LeBron James, Cavaliers Still Favorites Despite Buzzer Beater
They were about to go down 0-2 heading into Orlando. But then a miracle happened.
LeBron James made a buzzer-beating three-pointer as time expired to rescue the Cleveland Cavaliers in a thrilling 96-95 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday.
With one second remaining and his team down two points, James caught an inbounds pass and drilled a 25-footer over the flailing arms of Hedo Turkoglu to tie up the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Final series at 1-1.
"We just couldn't afford to go down 0-2 in this series going back to Orlando," James, who shot a game high 35 points, told reporters.
"Rashard (Lewis) hit a game-winner in Game One and I matched him with one in Game Two. It was a great shot. Wow."
But now comes the tough part: Head into Orlando and try to keep up the momentum.
The Magic opened the season as +1400 (14/1) long shots to win the 2009 NBA Championship. Following LeBron James miracle shot, they were still listed with enticing +800 odds for a potential $800 payout on every $100 bet.
The Cavaliers had opened the season with +700 odds but were -125 favorites to win the 2009 NBA Championship.
One of the biggest underdogs still alive this weekend is the Denver Nuggets, having opened the season with +4000 odds (the payout would be $4000 for every $100 bet). They would still pay $425 for every $100 bet if you were to place your wager today.
The Lakers have value at +225 odds for a payout potential of $225 on every $100 bet.
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Cleveland Cavaliers -125
Denver Nuggets +450
Los Angeles Lakers +225
Orlando Magic +800
Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com
