He got lucky. But your stack was so small you couldn't even make your opponent consider folding. Having $5 at a $50 table seems like a bad idea. (Others might disagree with me on this, though.)
Question: Would he have called if you pushed in $50? Probably not.
The problem is your bet size. Even if you had $50, if you bet half the pot, you're asking for a caller. Your hand is a good one, but it needs protecting. If you don't have enough to bet the whole pot on the flop, your stack size is the problem. m2c.
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