Just desserts

Any time you lay a dollar (or any amount of green) on a game in which the players' concern about winning is secondary, you're singling out that money as money you really don't care if you ever see again.

That's why it's not a great idea to bet on all-star games. The West built a huge lead in the second quarter, then put it into cruise when the East stormed back in the third quarter. The final of 122-120 put the West bettors in the loss column.

Ah, well. (Sigh.) I guess we get another day away from the NBA grind before the league begins again in earnest. Enjoy the Olympics.