jimmythegreek
The opening odds start here
So much for over 340's, at least for this season
NBA All-Star Game's new format
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Viejo Dinosaur
EOG Master
I still don’t understand the 47 point cap for the fourth quarter....
Awful idea.
I read the change in format twice and I still don't fully understand the new rules.
Too complicated.
And the NBA says this is a way to honor Kobe?
Nonsense.
I read the change in format twice and I still don't fully understand the new rules.
Too complicated.
And the NBA says this is a way to honor Kobe?
Nonsense.
The NBA announced that they are revamping the 2020 All-Star Game, and it will feature a tribute to Kobe Bryant, who tragically died in a helicopter crash along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven other people.
Under the new format, instead of playing a full game, teams will take part in three mini-games that will be 12 minutes each, with the score resetting after each game. The winner of each mini-game will win $100,000 for a Chicago-based charity. If there is a tie, the money will roll over to the next game. After the first three games are complete, their scores will be combined, and they will play an untimed game, with the goal of hitting a target score to win. The target score will be determined by adding 24 points to the score of the leading team. For example, if the score is 100-95 going into the final game, the target score would 124 and the first team to reach that would be declared the victor and win $200,000 for their charity.
The 24 points is an homage to Kobe, who wore the number 24 for the last ten years of his NBA career.
If one team wins all four games, the losing team's charity will still receive $100,000.
Source: Fox Sports Radio
Under the new format, instead of playing a full game, teams will take part in three mini-games that will be 12 minutes each, with the score resetting after each game. The winner of each mini-game will win $100,000 for a Chicago-based charity. If there is a tie, the money will roll over to the next game. After the first three games are complete, their scores will be combined, and they will play an untimed game, with the goal of hitting a target score to win. The target score will be determined by adding 24 points to the score of the leading team. For example, if the score is 100-95 going into the final game, the target score would 124 and the first team to reach that would be declared the victor and win $200,000 for their charity.
The 24 points is an homage to Kobe, who wore the number 24 for the last ten years of his NBA career.
If one team wins all four games, the losing team's charity will still receive $100,000.
Source: Fox Sports Radio
WildBill
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What kind of format would you suggest for an already nonsense game?
I'd stick with the traditional scoring over four quarters, WildBill.
If you want to queer the game a bit, you might add a four-point shot but that's as far as I would go.
The All-Star games were special before the age of cable television when we didn't have a chance to see all the stars in countless games every night.
If you want to queer the game a bit, you might add a four-point shot but that's as far as I would go.
The All-Star games were special before the age of cable television when we didn't have a chance to see all the stars in countless games every night.
jimmythegreek
The opening odds start here
They could honor Kobe in so many more honorable ways, although the proceeds going to the families affected is a classy gesture.
The game in it's previous format was nonsense since nobody has been playing defense for years. Additionally they should go back to the traditional East/West format. However, with so many points scored year after year, until the totals gods catch up, the advantage to the over isn't as nonsense as one thinks for wagering purposes.
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I like the East-West format too.
The captain/draft idea is silly.
The captain/draft idea is silly.
WildBill
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Good point about those old games. I remember them being in domes and getting huge crowds. People wanted to see them. I think where it changed was the dunk contest and 3 point shootout. That became more anticipated than the game.
Now All Star weekend is about entertaining sponsors and entertainment world stars. No one gives a damn about the game. I frankly don't think it matters what they do, but for the bettors obviously keeping it traditional probably works best.
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
If you are going to change it, copy the NHL AS format. This way, every team gets represented and more exposure to the lesser teams and players. You can name the MVP trophy the Kobe Bryant MVP Award.
High Times
EOG Master
I like the idea of playing hard in Kobe's honor.
I think all all-star games should be eliminated. Nobody wants to play in them anymore and the money they make prevents them from going all out and getting hurt.
The NHL all-star thing is completely ridiculous.
I think all all-star games should be eliminated. Nobody wants to play in them anymore and the money they make prevents them from going all out and getting hurt.
The NHL all-star thing is completely ridiculous.
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Here's the NHL All-Star Game format compliments of Wikipedia:
On November 18, 2015, the NHL announced significant changes to the All-Star Game format, starting with the 2016 game: instead of one game pitted against two teams, there would be four All-Star teams based on the league's four divisions, competing in a single-elimination tournament. The format of all three games in the tournament will be three-on-three, with 10-minute halves each. If a tie remains after 20 minutes, then it will directly go to a three-round shootout plus extra rounds as needed to determine the winner; there is no standard overtime. In 2016, the Atlantic Division All-Stars faced the Metropolitan Division All-Stars in one semifinal, while the Central Division All-Stars played against the Pacific Division All-Stars in the second semifinal. The winners of these two games then meet in an All-Star Game Final.[1] Since 2017, the format was slightly changed: the division that wins the NHL All-Star Skills Competition during the previous night then gets to pick which team they will play first in the semifinals.[2]
On November 18, 2015, the NHL announced significant changes to the All-Star Game format, starting with the 2016 game: instead of one game pitted against two teams, there would be four All-Star teams based on the league's four divisions, competing in a single-elimination tournament. The format of all three games in the tournament will be three-on-three, with 10-minute halves each. If a tie remains after 20 minutes, then it will directly go to a three-round shootout plus extra rounds as needed to determine the winner; there is no standard overtime. In 2016, the Atlantic Division All-Stars faced the Metropolitan Division All-Stars in one semifinal, while the Central Division All-Stars played against the Pacific Division All-Stars in the second semifinal. The winners of these two games then meet in an All-Star Game Final.[1] Since 2017, the format was slightly changed: the division that wins the NHL All-Star Skills Competition during the previous night then gets to pick which team they will play first in the semifinals.[2]
Yuk!
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
Its a great format - and very bettable.
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
Actually no one will care about this NBA game as it'll be Kobe, Kobe, Kobe and little else. One team is wearing 2 and the other is wearing 24. The draft thing is played out also - unless they are showing it live.
Sportsrmylife
EOG Master
I think the books are ok with not putting a number on this this mtv style of format.
Sportsrmylife
EOG Master
Why not 24 and 8?
raycabino
Long Live Wilson!
Too big to not deal one way or another in my opinion. I'll figure something out.
Because they are honoring both Kobe and his daughter.
Never followed soccer on ice.
Though I understand those who love the sport REALLY love the sport.
I never got it.
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
It’s hard to relate to if you never played it. It seen a game live.