NBA 21.03

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Pacers vs Nets

Both teams played last night, so it is a back-to-back situation for both sides. Difference of course is that the Nets had to play 3 OT periods meaning 15 extra minutes to win the game against the Bucks. The Nets are probably one of the teams that suffers the most from extra minutes played and they have been bad in back-to-back situations anyway (4-10 this season). Reason is the age of their key players and nagging injuries that makes it tougher to play 2nd night in a row.

Indiana has lost 4 games in a row, but have met 3 top teams in the Eastern Conference (TOR, CHI, CLE). They made it a fight against the Cavaliers last night, kept the game close, but lost it after failing to score during the last 2 minutes of the game. So although losing the game the Pacers performance was reasonably good. The Nets won the game, but they played an awful game really. Their defense was non-existent as the Bucks at times scored like it was a pregame layup drill. With the Bucks key players fouling out during the overtime and Milwaukee just being unable to make outside shots, the Nets got a win they did not deserve. It will be different with the Pacers though as Indiana has all players being able to shoot with a reasonable efficiency.

If the Nets play at the defensive end like they did last night – the Pacers will murder them. It is possible they do, as extra 15 minutes and back-to-back situation will weigh heavy on their shoulders. Could easily turn out to be a „lets take a day off“ game for the Nets. This bet though feels a bit too obvious and obvious thing in NBA often do not happen. We believe this is not the case here, but will limit our stakes. Take Indiana to cover -7.5 points @1.970 from Pinnacle with 2/5 units.

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