By Talia Morin
 In the early 1970s, the NBA Playoffs were dominated by the likes of the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers. Towards the mid-70s the power started to shift a bit. The Celtics were previously a dominant team in the league and they were ready to come back to the forefront of the scene.
The teams in the playoffs representing the Western Conference were the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls. While the Lakers were a dominant team in the playoffs the year before, they were just the 4th best team in the Western Conference in 1974. They would square off against the top seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. The other first round matchup would be between the Pistons and the Bulls.
The Lakers were simply no match for the Bucks. The Bucks took the first two games of the series and won the series in 5 games. The Bucks dominated defensively and did not allow the Lakers to score 100 points or more the entire series.
The Pistons and Bulls had
a fantastic series. The Pistons jumped out to a 1-0 lead over the Bulls, but the Bulls powered back in games 2 and 3 to take 2-1 lead in the series. The Pistons managed to even things out and the teams alternated wins before the Bulls took home a 2 point win in game 7 to take the series.
The Eastern Conference teams were the Celtics, Buffalo Braves, New York Knicks and Capital Bullets. The matchups would be between the Celtics and Braves and then Capitals against the Knicks.
The Celtics beat the Braves pretty easily. The Braves did manage to take home two victories in the series, but ultimately the Celtics were just too good. The Celtics scored over 100 points in every game during the series.
The Knicks survived a scare from the Bullets in the first round of the playoffs. The Knicks took home the first game, but the Bullets fought back to win the next two games to take the series lead. The Knicks did manage to regain control of the series with wins in games 4 and 5, but the Bullets were not ready to go down easily. The Bullets won the 6th game in convincing fashion over the Knicks. After taking home a 17 point victory many people thought that the Bullets would move on. Ultimately the Knicks were able to get their act back together and they won game 7 to advance to the next round.
The Bucks continued to dominate the playoffs. The Bulls were simply no match for the Bucks and the Bucks brought home 4 victories in a row for a series sweep. The series between the Celtics and Knicks was similar as the Celtics were just too good for the Knicks and brought home the series in 5 games.
The NBA Finals featured the Bucks and Celtics and was a great 7 game series. These teams fought back and forth throughout the series, but ultimately the Celtics came out on top with a victory in game 7 to win the NBA Title.
Talia Morin writes reviews on various sporting events including the various online sportsbook. In this piece of write up the author wrote about National Basketball Association games. The author takes the readers opinion on how to do NBA Betting online.
NCAA Basketball Sports Betting Systems
By Jamie Hanson
 Betting on NCAA Basketball sports are current one of the simplest and not to mention most popular forms of gambling. Its attraction could be considered as universal as well as significant as it is the first type of betting or wagering that a lot of people try before getting to more complex kinds. There is least possibility of cheating or tricking in a billion dollar online sports as there are systems like sports betting and online betting and this further enhances the thrill of the game.
However, there are still those with advanced knowledge about how the NCAA Basketball game and system works and still able to veer the game to a road which is more favorable for them.
Some people think NCAA basketball betting has just entered the market which is untrue. In fact, so long as there has been sports so has there been wagering and along with sports developments the betting industry has grown substantially also. This brings in more people wanting to bet for the sake of fun as well as to make money. However, not everybody leaves with their pockets heavier, in fact, with no suitable sports betting system these individuals are likely to lose their first time bets.
So what is an NCAA Basketball sports betting system? Well, a sports betting system has a basic set of rules that gamblers, who wish to improve their profits and make more income on sports betting, could follow. Once you have a good grasp of the basic rules and systems of the game you can easily make the transition from learning the basics to learning the tricks. Having an in depth knowledge of the NCAA Basketball game is actually your asset and is also one of the key elements if you want to learn how to beat the system while playing its own game.
Besides having a good NCAA Basketball sports betting system, money management is also essential to the game. A slight mistake in the management of your capital could lead to great risks and might even eventually cause you losing the game. Planning the budget properly and keeping his expenditures safely is something a good bettor will do. Doing this would help you stay in control and would prevent you from running out of cash in the event that you lose the game you betted on. Winning an NCAA Basketball sports betting game can come about out of sheer luck but don't expect this to happen every time. Having a NCAA Basketball sports betting system as well as an in depth knowledge of how the said game works would be useful to you in the long run and in continuously profiting from games. In fact, it is not as difficult as you might think it is. People bet on games for a number of reasons, but don't you feel it'd be more enjoyable if you profit from it too while you have fun as well?
Do think about NCAA basketball betting system and how much you know about the game before you dive in.
Adam Meyer is Americas top sports handicapper and has the inside track on betting on sports. Las Vegas insiders rely on his sports handicapping advice when placing bets on sports games.
How To Handicap College Basketball during NCAA March Madness
By Jamie Hanson
 There are several tips that should be glanced when handicapping the tournament during march madness as conference championships are almost on our heads.
Experience pays off. One must look at teams that have took part in championships to get back to the championship round. In the last five years teams that have won the championship has made it back to the big game 63% of the time. This has to do with being able to cope with the pressure of the big game.
Depth. Depth is a must for the championship tournament as it will always give an edge to a team when it comes to late in the tournament when teams have played several games over several days. Teams that are strong in depth allow players to be fresher for a longer time and eat up precious time as well as fouls at any given time.
Rebounding place an important part to control the tempo of the game as it gives the team a second chance at the missed shots. The teams in conference that have had the rebounding edge has gone to the championship round quite often.
Free Throws. Another obvious one is free throws. Teams that can shoot free throws will win games down the stretch and in conference events they are invaluable.
Here are some of the intangibles that will let you make money with the basics of picking up the winner as well.
Ride the Streak. Hot teams coming into the tournament are always a play in my book. These teams not just take advantage of playing out the string but also get all the bounces.
Avoid being the last team to make the tournament. The #8 seed is a risky go of things in conference championships. In march madness the lower seeds surprise more where as in conference tournaments #1 seed have played before and so #1 seed knows about the expected game and is not surprised by the game and tempo. The #8 seed is not a money maker also as they are just 51% in conference championships.
Your disappointments will be from the middle of the pack. This makes sense as the teams ranked #4-#6 are often playing opposition with equal talent or close to it . This is when the dog gets more valuable than not and will have an easier path to getting to the conference championship and often cashing as an underdog along the route.
Considering the big dance in march, conference tournaments are important to me. The reason is straightforward. When you pay close attention to the conference tournaments you are watching teams that will make the Big Dance and you will get insight on how to play them when March Madness starts. There are many variables; you will want a professional sports handicapper to help give you the picks to win when betting on NCAA college basketball.
Americas top sports handicapper Adam Meyer has the inside track for betting on sports. Las Vegas insiders rely on his basketball picks and advice when during March Madness.
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