Odds Say Drake Won’t Touch Nick Nurse During Game 6 of Eastern Conference Finals

• Raptors Ambassador Drake is the center of attention following his antics in Games 3 and 4
• Toronto is looking to clinch an NBA Finals berth with a win in Game 6
• How prominent will Drake be courtside as the Raptors try to close out the series?

Somehow, with an NBA Finals berth on the line Saturday night for the Toronto Raptors, a whole page of betting for Game 6 is centered around… Drake.

Drake 💀😂#WeTheNorth | #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/SuHZzatmYa

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 22, 2019

He was hard to miss in Games 3 and 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, a prominent fixture courtside, yukking it up and poking fun at Milwaukee players, most notably at Giannis Antetokounmpo, who struggled mightily at the free throw line.

Mike Budenholzer wasn't a fan of Drake's sideline antics last night. 👀 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zLMeNIlkVQ

— theScore (@theScore) May 22, 2019

From Giannis reps to Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer, the Raptors ambassador has clearly rubbed many the the wrong way. And among the fans at Jurassic Park for the pivotal Game 5 win, he seems like he’ll remain in peak form come the weekend.

Drake cheering for the Raptors from Jurassic Park after Kawhi 3 pic.twitter.com/ry53vyvTMe

— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) May 24, 2019

So let’s run through some of these Drake-centered wagers for Game 6, and see if you can’t cash in.

Will Drake Touch Nick Nurse?

* All odds taken 05/24/19

It was the shoulder massage seen ’round the world. Nick Nurse claimed he was so locked in he didn’t even remember that incident.

Get you a hype man like Drake. 😂#WeTheNorth | #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/8X7pVo0Wvg

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 22, 2019

The key here is that Drake doesn’t need to massage Nurse, he just needs to touch him. There’s gotta be some kind of interaction – they’re a few steps from each other. A high-five or a handshake is what I’m banking on.

Pick: Yes (+300)

How Many Free Throws Will Giannis Antetokounmpo Miss?

The likely MVP of the league has, to put it kindly, an unreliable stroke, and that translates all the way to the charity stripe.

https://twitter.com/_MarcusD3_/status/1131001365994582021

He’s already fired up two airballs at Scotiabank Arena, and Antetokounmpo is shooting just 56.6% for the series. He has missed at least four free throws in each of the last three games and at least three in every game of the series. Somehow, I see him turning it around in this do-or-die.

Under 3.5 Free Throws (-110)

Will Giannis and Drake Talk?

So far this series, there’s only one dude doing the talking.

Drake had some words for the Greek Freak. 👀#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/1ZsHq1PQ0v

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 20, 2019

Giannis doesn’t talk much dirt, but when he does, it’s out loud, to no one in particular, and exceptionally vicious.

https://twitter.com/natemarzion/status/1107400226908848129

Other than that, Giannis is a pretty cool cat, and while he did look rattled at times over the course of two games in Toronto, it was from the concerted defensive effort from the Raptors, and not from anyone in the stands. This wager is for “during” Game 6, so there shouldn’t be much interaction between the two until after the game. If the Raptors do end up beating the Bucks, Drake will pay his respects. It’s all love, anyways.

Pick: No (-700)

Will TNT Mention Drake at Halftime?

It was a topic of discussion on TNT’s pregame show for Game 5, but the halftime show is a different beast altogether.

"I ain't worried about no Drake!" 😂

Chuck weighs in on Drake's antics on the sidelines. pic.twitter.com/yUprcEQBfd

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 24, 2019

The first segment is highlights and a brief game analysis, and then for Kenny or Shaq to show pictures, and then they reel off some tweets and have a little fun in the end. After a commercial break, there’s another quick segment and they’re gone. There’s two chances to win this bet: if someone were to make a comment on Twitter pertaining to Aubrey, or if they show Drake in their first half highlight package. I’m banking on the latter.

Pick: Yes (+300)

Will the NBA Warn Drake Over His Antics?

Unlike other sports leagues, the NBA is pretty good at understanding what their fanbase is all about. They don’t need to get involved, as the vibrant online basketball community knows how to handle that stuff. Bucks Twitter will get their Drake shots in.

Mallory Edens wearing a Pusha T shirt vs drakes squad. Troll level 1000 pic.twitter.com/0oAlfEKsVP

— Reilly Jeffers (@ReillyJeffers) May 24, 2019

And Milwaukee’s owner’s daughter can do her own bit of trolling – rocking a tee with the likeness of Drake rival Pusha T.

Drake changed his IG profile picture to Mallory Edens and put her on his story. 💀

ELITE TROLLING. 😂 pic.twitter.com/QOYV1q9jSh

— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) May 24, 2019

Careful though, Drake is a master of petty, and he wasn’t about to let that slide. What I’m saying is don’t expect the NBA to come in and tell their party guests to keep it down.

Pick: No (-2500)

Will Drake Be Removed From the Building?

Unless Drake takes a swing at a player, there’s no way that the biggest Toronto Raptors fan and the team’s global ambassador is being shown the door.

So I'm @ da Heat game right, rootin 4 da Lakers kuz dats my team & would u believe they got police 2 make me leave?! Wow! F#€k da Heat

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) February 10, 2013

Other celebrities have been ousted from an NBA game, most notably Jimmy Buffet and Lil’ Wayne, but neither of them has helped create a lounge in the arena, or have their OVO brand plastered onto the team’s practice facility.

Pick: No (-2500)