$5 Down the Tube
With Minnesota's loss last night to Seattle the Timberwolves are officially out of the playoff hunt in the West, and I am $5 poorer. I was in Vegas prior to the start of the season and (foolishly) put down $5 on the T-Wolves for winning it all this year, who had 5-1 odds at the time. Last night's loss rendered that gambling ticket as worth as much as the paper it's printed on.
My other $5 bet made that trip was on the Spurs winning it all. If they do, I'll break even.... so come on Spurs! :-) The last time I bet on the NBA in Vegas was in the 2002/2003 season, when I put $5 down that the Lakers would three-peat. And, sure enough, they did, netting me $2.50, if I recall correctly. Bouyed by this success from years past, I punkered down twice as much capital back in October. Drat, Vegas is a mean temptress!