Most players, having a room of players pulling against you motivates them. Even some shaking. I know it does me...It’s not the table. If you watched the match and don’t understand why the environment was hostile to Oscar and not to his opponent, I can’t help you.
If you want to be a gambler on pool you need to turn negatives into positives; fade the pressure, thrive on no sleep, not eating, being on your feet. You better train for it too.
I used to set an alarm for 4 am and go shoot on my table, just to be better playing tired. Most nights, you make your money late night after 8 plus hours of play. If you are playing sets, you only really score when the opponent is down and wants to double up the bet to make money. If you aren't there to punish him for trying...you won't leave with his money.
I just played 3 hours in my garage....thankfully now heated. I don't even play out. I'm playing to get right for Super Billiards and get it the frame of mind to grind out matches. It isn't at all like it used to be, but there's a bunch of guys I gamble 500 a set plus and I'm not stealing ever.