Matusow Runs Into Pyles' Set

David Salituro

Level 19 : Limits 12,000/24,000, 0 ante

Blinds: 6,000-12,000
Limits: 12,000-24,000

James Pyles raised on the button and Mike Matusow called in the small blind.

Matusow then led out with a bet on the K♦9♣5♦ flop, Pyles put in his last 43,000, and Matusow called.

James Pyles: A♣K♣K♥2♣ All in
Mike Matusow: K♠Q♦Q♥J♥

Pyles was ahead with top set, while Matusow was on a straight draw. The 2♦ turn and 4♣ river missed Matusow as Pyles held on to earn the double up.