Matusow Runs Into Pyles' Set
Level 19
: Limits 12,000/24,000, 0 ante
Blinds: 6,000-12,000
Limits: 12,000-24,000
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♣ 
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.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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100,000
45,000
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45,000 |
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80,000
40,000
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40,000 |
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