NBA May 19th

[tipsterpicks]

Game: SA Spurs @ NO Hornets
Pick: SA Spurs @ 2.74 (PinnacleSports.com)
Stake: Game of the Year so I take 10 times maximum (100 units)

Reason:
The tonight match between SA Spurs @ NO Hornets it the match where the coaches’ experience will have a bigger impact in the entire match.
Although almost all previews are talking only about players, I want to emphasize the coaches’ roles.
It is true that players play the game in the field, but the real “minds” behind this match are coaches.
The San Antonio’s coach Gregg Popovich is leading the team this year in the 12 consecutive seasons.
More statistical data can be found here http://www.nba.com/coachfile/gregg_popovich/
What I can tell you is that Gregg Popovich is one of the coach who learn from his mistakes and can use the opposite team strength into his advantage. This sounds strange but this is one of his abilities.
It is all right for Spurs that NBA review doesn't find problem with Horry's foul on Hornets' West few days ago. I’m sure that this foul was one of the coach’s strategies. What does Robert Horry did for 5 years? Almost nothing in statistical table, but in reality he did a great job helping with a memorable 3 pointer 3 years ago when SA Spurs win the title, and now with a “magical” foul.
The whole SA Spurs is a UNITED team with players that played together since more than any other NBA team.
The NBA is a TEAM game not superstars players which are playing basketball.
The strongest mentally (team & coach) will go into NBA 2007 – 2008 semifinal and the winner takes it all!

[Varadinum]

Originally Posted by tipsterpicks

Game: SA Spurs @ NO Hornets
Pick: SA Spurs @ 2.74 (PinnacleSports.com)
Stake: Game of the Year so I take 10 times maximum (100 units)


The whole SA Spurs is a UNITED team with players that played together since more than any other NBA team.
The NBA is a TEAM game not superstars players which are playing basketball.
The strongest mentally (team & coach) will go into NBA 2007 – 2008 semifinal and the winner takes it all!

Spurs are the winner! Good tip!