Rejections, Ejections & Money-Making Selections 🏀

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Playmaker fam, what’s good? I know you’ve been watching. And I damn well know you’ve been winning.

From Draymond Green once again violently kicking his opponents, LeBron and Dillon Brooks cursing each other out, and Russell Westbrook coming close to fighting a fan at halftime in the VIP section, it almost feels like we’re watching some sort of WWE video game. Or maybe it’s just a real-life Call of Duty game out here if you ask Devin Booker.

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PLAY-IN RESULTS 🏀

Warriors vs Kings, Kings Lead Series 2-0

• Let’s address the elephant in the room. We all know by now how Draymond Green acts in the playoffs, regardless of if Sabonis started things first or not. It may not be fair either that he’s suspended for game 3. Although, the problem that I have with this is that he’s taking all the attention away from what the Kings have been able to do against the defending champs. De’Aaron Fox is on fire averaging 31 points with Damontes Sabonis averaging close to a triple-double. However the inexperienced Kings head into San Francisco where the Warriors were 33-8 when playing at home this season.

MY PICK 💲💸

• Let’s not forget who we’re talking about here. The defending champs pulled off the biggest comeback of the decade by winning the title last season. Give me Warriors in 7.

Suns vs. Clippers, Series Tied 1-1

• This series has been the most exciting series in the West so far, in my opinion, as the Suns came into the Playoffs as the favorites to represent the West and contend for an NBA title. However, Westbrooks’s big-time rejection and deflection off of Devin Booker unleashed a scream, scowl, and game 1 victory for the Clippers. Regardless, the Suns came into game 2 as heavy favorites again at home - despite Chris Paul going 0-14 with Scott Foster as a referee - and tied the series 1-1 after rallying back from a double-digit deficit thanks to Devin Booker’s 38 points.

MY PICK 💲💸

• If game 2 were in LA, the Clippers would have been going back home 2-0 in this series. It’s not as easy as it looks, and I like the Suns to continue their momentum, but I’m curious to see how the Clippers will respond at home. I like the Clippers to cover the +2.5 in game 3, but I’ve got the Suns winning this series as the Clippers are still without Paul George.

Lakers vs Grizzlies, Series Tied 1-1

• With Ja going leaving game 1 due to a right-hand soreness, the Lakers took full advantage and won by double-digits while coming into the series as underdogs But you know what they say. No Ja? No problem. The Grizz took care of business - being a 1-point dog - in game 2 and proved to the sportsbooks to not bet against them even without their superstar. Grizz went on to win game 2 103-93 on Wednesday night with Xavier Tillman having a career-high 22 points and 14 rebounds…and Dillon Brooks calling Lebron old after the game 😳

MY PICK 💲💸

• Grizz are 9-0 when they hold opposing teams under 100 points, and Jaren Jackson just became Defensive Player of the Year. Look for Ja to return in either game 3 or 4 in LA. Give me the Grizzlies to win this series in 6.

Nuggets vs Timberwolves, Nuggets Lead Series 2-0

• The Nuggets have the guy who could possibly win his third straight MVP and surround himself with the great Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird. Jamal Murray also finished game 2 with 40 points. This team is scary, and it’ll be a 4-0 sweep without question.

MY PICK 💲💸

• If anything, take the spread in these last two games in favor of Denver.

LAST WEEK’S POLL: WHO WILL WIN THE NBA FINALS?

THE BEAST IN THE EAST

Cavs vs Knicks, Series Tied 1-1

• Coming off a close loss in Game 1 on Saturday night, the Cavs needed a big performance to avoid heading to New York down 2-0, and that’s exactly what happened. They let the world know Tuesday night they had what it takes to counter in a high-stakes environment. Led by Darius Garland’s 32 points, the Cavs punched back big time, routing the Knicks 107-90 Tuesday to even the first-round NBA playoff series 1-1.

MY PICK 💲💸

• Turnovers and allowing offensive rebounds were such a huge factor for the Knicks' loss in Game 2, but those are mental mistakes that can be corrected quickly. Expect the Knicks to look like a different team in Game 3. I also like the Knicks to win in 7 games.

Bucks vs Heat, Series Tied 1-1

• Losing Tyler Herro to a broken hand in game 1 is detrimental, especially after Giannis also injured himself in game 1 with a bruised lower back. That said, looks like the Bucks don’t even need Giannis. The Bucks defeated the Miami Heat 138-122 in Game 2, and without Giannis, the Bucks shot 53.5 percent from the floor and recorded 25 3-pointers.

MY PICK 💲💸

• Despite it being tied, this series is over with already with already. Giannis will come back and this will be a 4-1 gentlemen’s sweep. Take the Bucks spread next game and even sprinkle a little bit on them to win it all.

Celtics vs Hawks, Celtics Lead Series 2-0

• Celtics are right behind th Bucks to win it all at +275. This series is just a warmup for them. Plus, the Celtics’ third best player (Derrick White) is averaging more points that Trae Young in the series, 25 to 20.

MY PICK 💲💸

• Celtics sweep the series. Don’t touch this. If you do, take the Celtics spread for the last two games.

76ers vs Nets, 76ers Lead Series 2-0

• Philadelphia has dominated Brooklyn in almost every aspect through two contests and holds a comfortable 2-0 series lead. The 76ers are also a perfect 6-0 against the Nets this season. Joel Embiid could very well win MVP this year. Need I say more about this series?

MY PICK 💲💸

• The 76ers held the Nets to just 35 points in the second half of game 2. Look for them to take that defense into Brooklyn and come out with a big win. Lay the -4.5 in game 3 in favor of the 76ers.

Who You Got, Ryan Garcia or Gervonte Davis?

This is the fight that will save boxing. Years and years of fighting words on social media has actually led to signed contracts for a real fight inside the ring between 28-0 Gervonte “Tank” Davis and 23-0 Ryan Garcia. Taking place this Saturday, April 22nd at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas immediately sold out to a $20-million-plus gate, with A-list celebrities like Bad Bunny and Justin Bieber set to be ringside. Pay-per-view, 12 rounds, settling in at 136 pounds, Gervonte Davis comes into this fight as a heavy favorite sitting at -240 odds while Ryan Garcia has a +200 odds to win, with the over/under for total rounds finished is 7.5. Davis will be paid at least a purse of $5million, and that's before pay-per-view and ticket sales are counted up. Garcia will make around $2.5million, and both have agreed to split the revenue from PPV and ticket sales right down the middle, however. At $85 a PPV buy, one million buys could see the final pot amount to 85 million, which Davis and Garcia would split. In most recent news, Ryan and Gervonte hopped on an IG live together and bet each other an all-or-nothing wager, so we’ll see if that actually pulls through.

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