Re: Protecting top pair on the turn?
It really doesn't protect your hand, but giving a free card is worse. Any K-T on the turn is really ugly for your hand, and at this level, lots of people love to see flops with as little as one paint. I would have bet the flop here. Also, the way you played the hand is inconsistant on the turn/river. After raising the turn, you should have bet the river.
-Jaran
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