We’re only two nights into the 2021-22 NBA season, and bettors are already freaking out while monitoring their tickets. Whether it’s been a parlay that neared destruction in its final leg or a prop bet that fell apart thanks to a completely one-sided game, the outcomes of these opening games have created some early-season excitement.
Wednesday night’s Chicago Bulls-Detroit Pistons matchup was great, but the drama of the 94-88 Chicago win was even greater. Down by six points with just seconds to play, Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph rebounded and scored a bricked Jerami Grant desperation three-pointer as time expired, causing many viewers to fall out of their seats.
Bulls -5.5 never a doubt 😅
Cory Joseph’s putback gets waved off
— br_betting (@br_betting) October 21, 2021
But, why? The Bulls still won regardless of the shot, and instead of escaping Detroit with a six-point victory, they’d settle with a four-point win. No big deal, right? Well, that’s all fine and dandy for the bettors who took the money line with the Bulls. However, the additional two points made all the difference in the world for the many distraught individuals who had put down money on Chicago to cover the spread (-5.5). To the delight of those formerly distraught gamblers, though, Joseph’s shot was waved off as it did not actually beat the final horn, reverting the final score back to 94-88.
Let’s hope that this absolutely fantastic ending is a precursor to an intriguing and drama-filled NBA season.
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