The best player in basketball was practically invisible in Game 4 of the NBA Finals and the opposing team only won by three points. Yes, LeBron James’ disappearing act has a lot to do with the movement NBA bettors are seeing to the Game 5 spread.
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Following Dallas’ miracle comeback 86-83 win to tie the series 2-2, everybody has been ripping LeBron James, who didn’t score a single point in the fourth quarter as the Mavs outscored the Heat 21-9 down the stretch.
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The Mavs hope Nowitzki will be back at full strength Thursday as they host the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Dallas' win Tuesday evened the best-of-seven at two wins apiece.
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Dirk Nowitzki shook off an illness and scored 10 of his 21 points in the pivotal fourth quarter as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 86-83 in Game 4 Tuesday night to even the NBA Finals 2-2.
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Even the Mavs’ super sub, Jason “Jet” Terry, isn’t carrying the load, especially in the fourth quarter when Dirk Nowitzki needs his help the most.
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Dwyane Wade had 29 points and 11 rebounds and was by far the best player on the Heat roster, taking over the scoring load while Bosh (7 for 18 from the floor) and James (6 for 14) struggled.
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Oddsmakers opened with the hosting Mavericks favored by three but the number was bet down to 2.5 and by Sunday afternoon most shops were dealing Mavs -2.
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The Miami Heat are a perfect 9-0 straight up and 7-2 against the spread on their home court in the playoffs, following Tuesday’s win and cover against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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Gotye’s smash hit Somebody That I Used To Know is a dominant $1.11 favourite to take the number one spot in Triple J’s annual Hottest 100 countdown on Australia Day.
Lleyton Hewitt is given little hope of victory in his first round Sydney International clash with Viktor Troicki on Tuesday, with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au installing the Australian as the $2.82 outsider and his Serbian opponent the $1.40 favourite.
Speculation surrounding Serena Williams’ ankle injury has cost her favouritism at next week’s Australian Open, with punters getting on board Petra Kvitova to win the Grand Slam with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au.
Three of the four away teams will start favourites in their respective Round 14 NBL matches this weekend with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au tipping Townsville, Gold Coast and the New Zealand Breakers to each earn valuable road wins.
