NBA Season 2021-22

[Who]

You also could've got them at 16-1 to miss the playoffs.

I am very surprised  they are going to miss the playoffs. I would not have made that bet. I expected a 5th-8th seed team (most likely outcome).

[mobilija]

From the Ringer.

Greatest Underachievers Among Teams Projected to Win 50-Plus Games

Team   Over/Under   Wins   Difference

2022 Lakers   52.5   31 to 34   -18.5 to -21.5
2006 Rockets   53.0   34   -19.0
2008 Bulls   50.5   33   -17.5
2016 Rockets   56.5   41   -15.5
2022 Nets   56.5   41 to 44   -12.5 to -15.5
2013 Lakers   58.5   45   -13.5
2014 Knicks   50.0   37   -13.0
2005 Timberwolves   55.5   44   -11.5
2006 Pacers   52.5   41   -11.5
2009 Pistons   50.5   39   -11.5

Among teams since 1999-00. Data via Basketball-Reference.

Crazy that there are 2 teams from 2022 on that list...what does that mean?
Changing of the guard?

[Donoghus]

From the Ringer.

Greatest Underachievers Among Teams Projected to Win 50-Plus Games

Team   Over/Under   Wins   Difference

2022 Lakers   52.5   31 to 34   -18.5 to -21.5
2006 Rockets   53.0   34   -19.0
2008 Bulls   50.5   33   -17.5
2016 Rockets   56.5   41   -15.5
2022 Nets   56.5   41 to 44   -12.5 to -15.5
2013 Lakers   58.5   45   -13.5
2014 Knicks   50.0   37   -13.0
2005 Timberwolves   55.5   44   -11.5
2006 Pacers   52.5   41   -11.5
2009 Pistons   50.5   39   -11.5

Among teams since 1999-00. Data via Basketball-Reference.

Crazy that there are 2 teams from 2022 on that list...what does that mean?
Changing of the guard?

Statmuse had posted that since preseason title favorites were first announced before the '84-85 season, the top two teams have never failed to miss the playoffs.

These Lakers were the number 2 favorite and the first team to achieve this.  Number 1 heading into this season?  The Nets.

This is a historical failure.

[celticsclay]

From the Ringer.

Greatest Underachievers Among Teams Projected to Win 50-Plus Games

Team   Over/Under   Wins   Difference

2022 Lakers   52.5   31 to 34   -18.5 to -21.5
2006 Rockets   53.0   34   -19.0
2008 Bulls   50.5   33   -17.5
2016 Rockets   56.5   41   -15.5
2022 Nets   56.5   41 to 44   -12.5 to -15.5
2013 Lakers   58.5   45   -13.5
2014 Knicks   50.0   37   -13.0
2005 Timberwolves   55.5   44   -11.5
2006 Pacers   52.5   41   -11.5
2009 Pistons   50.5   39   -11.5

Among teams since 1999-00. Data via Basketball-Reference.

I’ve been selling hard on the Lakers.  There’s no easy (read: 100% legal so I don’t lose my government job) way for me to put a decent sum of money on the under for the Lakers win total this year, while living in Mass, is there?

Man I wish I’d figured out how to place this bet.

For future reference, I am 99.9% positive that next time you want to do this you can drive to New York, New Jersey or PA and place the bet when you are in the state. If it wins, you go back into the state and cash out. Could be a couple of fun overnight trips. Additionally, a lot of the big sites like MGM, DK or Fan Duel will give you a free bet or some kind of bonus if you sign up. It is basically just like flying to vegas to place a bet.

[celticsclay]

From the Ringer.

Greatest Underachievers Among Teams Projected to Win 50-Plus Games

Team   Over/Under   Wins   Difference

2022 Lakers   52.5   31 to 34   -18.5 to -21.5
2006 Rockets   53.0   34   -19.0
2008 Bulls   50.5   33   -17.5
2016 Rockets   56.5   41   -15.5
2022 Nets   56.5   41 to 44   -12.5 to -15.5
2013 Lakers   58.5   45   -13.5
2014 Knicks   50.0   37   -13.0
2005 Timberwolves   55.5   44   -11.5
2006 Pacers   52.5   41   -11.5
2009 Pistons   50.5   39   -11.5

Among teams since 1999-00. Data via Basketball-Reference.

Crazy that there are 2 teams from 2022 on that list...what does that mean?
Changing of the guard?

Statmuse had posted that since preseason title favorites were first announced before the '84-85 season, the top two teams have never failed to miss the playoffs.

These Lakers were the number 2 favorite and the first team to achieve this.  Number 1 heading into this season?  The Nets.

This is a historical failure.

I will admit I will still be surprised if the Nets don't make the playoffs. It seems likely they would have to lose two in a row. They have obviously underachieved but pretty sure they went a long stretch of games where they were without harden, irving or durant and that is when they really plummeted (if it was like 7 games in a row against the west and teams like the kings and led to some silly crowing in the conference debate).

[Celtics2021]

From the Ringer.

Greatest Underachievers Among Teams Projected to Win 50-Plus Games

Team   Over/Under   Wins   Difference

2022 Lakers   52.5   31 to 34   -18.5 to -21.5
2006 Rockets   53.0   34   -19.0
2008 Bulls   50.5   33   -17.5
2016 Rockets   56.5   41   -15.5
2022 Nets   56.5   41 to 44   -12.5 to -15.5
2013 Lakers   58.5   45   -13.5
2014 Knicks   50.0   37   -13.0
2005 Timberwolves   55.5   44   -11.5
2006 Pacers   52.5   41   -11.5
2009 Pistons   50.5   39   -11.5

Among teams since 1999-00. Data via Basketball-Reference.

I’ve been selling hard on the Lakers.  There’s no easy (read: 100% legal so I don’t lose my government job) way for me to put a decent sum of money on the under for the Lakers win total this year, while living in Mass, is there?

Man I wish I’d figured out how to place this bet.

For future reference, I am 99.9% positive that next time you want to do this you can drive to New York, New Jersey or PA and place the bet when you are in the state. If it wins, you go back into the state and cash out. Could be a couple of fun overnight trips. Additionally, a lot of the big sites like MGM, DK or Fan Duel will give you a free bet or some kind of bonus if you sign up. It is basically just like flying to vegas to place a bet.

Good to know, as I’m typically in NY State every Labor Day, and back again for Passover.  Perfect for placing the over-unders.  The four I would have placed this year were under on Lakers and Knicks and over on Celtics and Raptors — would have hit all four.  Hopefully my instincts are as spot on for next season.

[Celtics2021]

From the Ringer.

Greatest Underachievers Among Teams Projected to Win 50-Plus Games

Team   Over/Under   Wins   Difference

2022 Lakers   52.5   31 to 34   -18.5 to -21.5
2006 Rockets   53.0   34   -19.0
2008 Bulls   50.5   33   -17.5
2016 Rockets   56.5   41   -15.5
2022 Nets   56.5   41 to 44   -12.5 to -15.5
2013 Lakers   58.5   45   -13.5
2014 Knicks   50.0   37   -13.0
2005 Timberwolves   55.5   44   -11.5
2006 Pacers   52.5   41   -11.5
2009 Pistons   50.5   39   -11.5

Among teams since 1999-00. Data via Basketball-Reference.

I’ve been selling hard on the Lakers.  There’s no easy (read: 100% legal so I don’t lose my government job) way for me to put a decent sum of money on the under for the Lakers win total this year, while living in Mass, is there?

Man I wish I’d figured out how to place this bet.

You also could've got them at 16-1 to miss the playoffs.

At those odds I might’ve laid down $20.  Oh well.  Next year.

[nickagneta]

Fakers are 17 games under .500.

17!!!

Given the world of unsatisfaction this place was for being .500 for 1-1/2 seasons, can anyone around here imagine the amount of anger and vitriol this place would be if the Celtics were 17 games under .500?

Lakers are lucky they won't catch as near as much crap as they should in LA because their fans are so fairweather.

[Donoghus]

Looks like Thybulle isn't vaxxed.

Tim Bontemps
@TimBontemps
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1h
On the latest injury report, the 76ers list Matisse Thybulle as “ineligible to play” tomorrow’s game in Toronto.

[Rondo9]

So how long until he's called an "idiot" or a "Trump supporter?"

[JSD]

Fakers are 17 games under .500.

17!!!

Given the world of unsatisfaction this place was for being .500 for 1-1/2 seasons, can anyone around here imagine the amount of anger and vitriol this place would be if the Celtics were 17 games under .500?

Lakers are lucky they won't catch as near as much crap as they should in LA because their fans are so fairweather.

17, like the amount of titles they pretend to have.

[Surferdad]

So plenty of blame gonig out to LeBron, Westbrook, even Davis as well as Pelinka and Buss. How about coach?  I like Frank Vogel and I think he’s a good coach, but given all those all-stars I think some blame should go his way too.

[SHAQATTACK]

So plenty of blame gonig out to LeBron, Westbrook, even Davis. How about coach?  I like Frank Vogel and I think he’s a good coach, but given all those all-stars I think some blame should go his way too.

I know the pay check is large ,  but I’d be ready to get the heck out of dodge . 

[SparzWizard]

Looks like Thybulle isn't vaxxed.

Tim Bontemps
@TimBontemps
·
1h
On the latest injury report, the 76ers list Matisse Thybulle as “ineligible to play” tomorrow’s game in Toronto.

I'm guessing everyone else is vaxxed. Hopefully it might work out for a Raptors/76ers series...if Thybulle can't show up in Toronto lol.

Or it'd also be nice to let them face the Nets. Builds more drama and intensity between the two Atlantic foes.

[Phantom255x]

Very early, but Nets down 5. Boy if the Knicks could pull off the upset I'd be stoked