World Gaming Magazine

24 WGM #53 2017/12 wgm8.com 游戏 PLAY NBA has an asymmetrical structure that means individual team schedules can vary greatly in terms of the strength of opposition. The volume of games each team plays also means the impact of road games is arguably bigger than in other sports. A longer schedule introduced for this season means teams no longer have to play the dreaded four games in five days but can still play four road games in a row, all in different time zones. At least the advent of Tinder means players can organize their nocturnal activities without crawling the nightclubs while on the road! Like all major sports, treat team and individual stats with caution. As a rule, steer clear of the most touted stat categories unless they are placed into the correct context. For instance, raw field-goal percentage can be skewed by numerous factors. Offensive and defensive efficiency scored or allowed per 100 possessions is a far more accurate indicator of performance as different teams play at different speeds. Another major quirk in the NBA is the clear existence of tanking. Teams will conspire to lose games, thus improving their chances of securing the best talent in the draft. This is a superstar-driven league and the importance of the best player is worth short and medium-term pain for longer-term gain. The Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves are starting to bear the fruit of such a strategy. As with all forms of sports betting, ensure you have appropriate bankroll strategies in place, always chase the best possible price and understand the concept of value when making NBA wagers. Gamble responsibly and enjoy the experience of watching one of the most popular and exciting sports on the face of the planet. 分析球队及球员数据时务必谨慎，NBA如是，其他体 育运动亦然。简而言之，最受欢迎的统计类别必须辅以细 节，否则将是断章取义。比如说，投篮命中率受多种因素 影响，但以100个回合为基准，进攻或防守成功率却能更 准确地反映球队的实际表现，因为每支球队的节奏均有所 不同。 「摆烂」是NBA独有的怪现象，即球队往往故意不尽 全力而输掉比赛，从而在新秀选拔时获取更好的机会。 NBA是以超级巨星为主导的联赛，在中短期内表现不济的 阵痛，何及球队的长远利益？费城76人和明尼苏达森林狼 前几年忍受的阵痛，现在已开花结果。 一如其他任何体彩，玩家应建立合理的本金策略，投 注时寻求尽可能好的赔率，并理解价值概念。怀着负责任 的态度进行博彩，玩家将更加享受这个在刺激和受欢迎程 度上在全球名列前茅的体育赛事。