• Posted by Marc Lawrence Jr.
• Date : May 03, 2025
• Time : 08:00 AM

Director John Hughes big screen smash hit Breakfast Club illuminated the challenges teenagers encounter are not one size fits all.

The emotional roller coaster can include entanglements with young Einstein’s practicing their best Alec Trebek or those experienced explorers that have been there and done that. Lest not forget those showdowns with short-sided sassy philosophers.

Whoever they might be and will eventually become is for later. What matters most to us today isolating the Playoff Juveniles. These are the teams that have initiated that winning pedigree capturing between 48 and 59 Su [ Straight Up ] victories last season.

They bring that immature arrogant spirit returning to the second round wanting to illustrate they belong on this stage. What these teams exude and execute on the floor are entirely two different realities.

NBA Playoff Juveniles see greatness where we see weakness noting since 2003 teams in the 2nd Round that won at least 48 and less than 60 [ 48 – 59 Su ] in Games 2-1 thru 2-4 ( Round 2 Game 1 thru Round 2 Game 4 ) are

38-67 ATS as Underdogs +2 > points

Advancing into the latter rounds of the NBA Playoffs requires talent, good coaching, luck and desire to prepare. Above all playing exceptional defense forcing your opponent into uncomfortable scenarios they were unprepared to overcome.

These young dudes are busy admiring their newfound fortunes vs. finding the fiery fortitude found in champions. We see evidence in teams off BB Doggie roles falling to 21-47 $ATS including 3-16 $ATS off a DD $ATS Spread Win.

Spoiled brats do exist at this level and when we see the conditions for a temper tantrum we will send signals for these Juveniles become so flustered they disintegrate the game plans at rate of 4-26 $ATS – Ouch!

Focus on the adults in the room and you will enjoy the experience with greater efficiency earning those Ws. In the interim stay with us each day as we Keep Making Winning a Daily Habit – May the Ball Bounce Our Way