2024 NBA Season

[TravelMug]

Nice win by the Dallas against the Spurs, this time they really make sure they'll win although have some small rally.

The scoring balance of the Mavericks is very impressive.
look at them.

D. Powell    11
K. Porzingis 13
D. Finney-Smith 13
L. Doncic 24
T. Hardaway Jr. 17
D. Wright  12

I think it's the first game of Luka which is back from injury.

Whoa! Nice!
So he is back and already got 24 points. It almost look like he did not came from an injury.

Here are some good bets tomorrow with a risk.  A lot of risk.

Cleveland +13 vs Celtics -13 Moneyline is +700 for the Cleveland. 
Atlanta Hawks +11 vs Bucks -11 @ +500 for the Hawks.

I might take the Cleveland bet rather than the Hawks. 

Doncic simply amazed  the fans again, playing smoothly and still dominated the scoring stats. Though he came from the injury but looking from how he showed today seems that there's nothing wrong and he's recovery's already been done. Although Spurs with how they are playing right now unable to blend well.

That's a speedy recovery for Doncic right there. I don't know what therapy he undergoes but but it seems too fast. Unlike the injury of Stephen Curry where it's his finger only and it took him months I guess and still didn't play until now.

You really can't compare injuries though.

Maybe Doncic injury is not as severe as Curry and not needed some stretching to bring some fresh blood and some rest. As compare to Curry's broken finger which needed time to heal and you can't do anything about it but to wait and see how the healing process is.

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[jakelyson]

That's a speedy recovery for Doncic right there. I don't know what therapy he undergoes but but it seems too fast. Unlike the injury of Stephen Curry where it's his finger only and it took him months I guess and still didn't play until now.

Basketball players get a sprained ankle all the time. It is not serious and if you are young and healthy you can recover rather quickly, like Luka. Steph's injury is different. It is a broken left hand. It required surgery. Luckily he can fully recover and I hope his shooting is not affected because it is his bread and butter.

[bamboylee]

4 consecutive defeats the coach must immediately evaluate the Lakers game. I think this will affect their mentality in the future. Yes, I understand that it is impossible for a team to win continuously. However, if you experience 4 successive defeats I think there is a big problem that occurs

Actually, IMO it is good for the team to lose sometimes. A high caliber team like Lakers will think they are invincible if they keep on winning. That will be bad in playoffs when they are playing in a series and their weakness is exposed. It will be too late then to make adjustments. At least when they lose in regular season, they can still make adjustments, trade players and remove their weakness.

Made sense, but 4 consecutive losses ain't good for the team though. Another loss and they will surely needs an adjustment, whether to trade someone or just improve ball movements. LeBron's style of game is an open book to any teams right now, and any teams with good defensive awareness and hussle like the Clippers or Bucks can shut him down and the entire team since he's running their offense most of the time.

I just noticed that the last 4 loses of Lakers are from teams about 0.600. Lakers are pegged to be on the NBA Finals, but if they can't win to those teams, how can they even win the Western Conference Finals? I do not think they are lacking in talent, so what do you think they lack?

[Reid]

Yeah, that is what I said. It is risky. But for +700? I think that is a good bet even for just $10? It is gambling though. 

Good luck mate, it would be nice if you can actually win that one.

I check on the betting site already, .. how about this one too?

Hey there. Where are you betting?
It is the first time I saw that kind of UI.
Well that is great too. With +11 only right? If Cavaliers could somehow make some good garbage time at the end of the 4th then maybe we could really win it.
That is only what I am hoping for since they might really lose against the Celtics. But who knows? Maybe they could also win it. 

[Natalim]

Yeah, that is what I said. It is risky. But for +700? I think that is a good bet even for just $10? It is gambling though. 

Good luck mate, it would be nice if you can actually win that one.

I check on the betting site already, .. how about this one too?

Hey there. Where are you betting?
It is the first time I saw that kind of UI.
Well that is great too. With +11 only right? If Cavaliers could somehow make some good garbage time at the end of the 4th then maybe we could really win it.
That is only what I am hoping for since they might really lose against the Celtics. But who knows? Maybe they could also win it. 

That's sportsbet, they need to win by 11 points or more to get that x90, and if you have a price boost you can increase the odds.
it's almost similar to warriors vs rockets game where warriors are +11.5, and game ended up warriors winning by 12 points, so it's a good gamble.

[Ranly123]

People in the organization of LA feared that LBJ must take this injury seriously.

Exactly because they really so much on Lebron to win.

However, I think we can also see that in crunch time, he does not want to take a shot, he prefer to pass and fans doesn't like to see like that.
Lakers are winning because they have AD and they'll and their duo is good but the decision making of a PG which is Lebron currently taking that position now, should be smart enough to give his team a win especially in winning time, i don't see that more often this season by Lebron.

Really? LeBron having double digits in assists still you don't see him as effective PG? I mean come on man, this guys can score, defend, assist and most of all, his decision making during the game makes his team win aside from having AD.

[joshy23]

That's a speedy recovery for Doncic right there. I don't know what therapy he undergoes but but it seems too fast. Unlike the injury of Stephen Curry where it's his finger only and it took him months I guess and still didn't play until now.

Basketball players get a sprained ankle all the time. It is not serious and if you are young and healthy you can recover rather quickly, like Luka. Steph's injury is different. It is a broken left hand. It required surgery. Luckily he can fully recover and I hope his shooting is not affected because it is his bread and butter.

Indeed, Curry's shooting hopefully wouldn't be affected and he still able to bring those long range shoot. While in the other hand, Luka's able to easily recover from his injury and maintain his classic moves. It's determinations and how the player itself wanted to keep moving, great example is PG after
that hard injury that he got way back.

[wheelz1200]

People in the organization of LA feared that LBJ must take this injury seriously.

Exactly because they really so much on Lebron to win.

However, I think we can also see that in crunch time, he does not want to take a shot, he prefer to pass and fans doesn't like to see like that.
Lakers are winning because they have AD and they'll and their duo is good but the decision making of a PG which is Lebron currently taking that position now, should be smart enough to give his team a win especially in winning time, i don't see that more often this season by Lebron.

Really? LeBron having double digits in assists still you don't see him as effective PG? I mean come on man, this guys can score, defend, assist and most of all, his decision making during the game makes his team win aside from having AD.

You're right lebron isnt your typical point guard he can pretty much do it all.  He certainly would be one of the best point guards on any given team.  He has great vision and game IQ.  If he isnt shooting the last shot it's because he sees someone else with a better shot.  That is the mark of a good point guard on a team. 

[spadormie]

What a horrible night for Sacramento Kings as they were boo'd for their shooting performances. Even if the game went to 2OTs they still got boo'd by people. Here are their horrendous Field Goal percentage:
Bogdanovic - 28.6% 18.8%3pt and 0% in FT
Cory Joseph - 30% and 0 from downtown
Harisson Barnes -16.7%
Buddy Hield - 30% 27.3% from three.

Anyway a bad news everyone, Zach Randolph announced his retirement from the league

[beerlover]

I have been planning to write about Spurs for a long time since the season started and they had that awful 8 game losing streak. Now they are not doing as bad as those times but they are still horrible and this Dallas game was the thing that broke the straw for me. I love Pop, he is the best Head Coach in the game right now career wise and he might be best ever in history of NBA, you can argue all you want about if he is or not but 99% of the time people would know why you argue he is the GOAT.

However, he is way too late for the "lets shoot threes as much as we can" idea type of basketball and he didn't built a team around that idea so now he forces that with putting Patty+Marco+Bryn on the field together and making awful rotations that lacks defense like crazy, spurs was known for their amazing defense but they are not bottom 10 for their defense.

Either pop starts to put in Dejounte+Derrick+Lonnie together more and give them minutes and give Demarre Carroll some more minutes instead of Marco, or this will be the first year Spurs misses the playoffs after 22 years in a row playoffs. Pop is amazing and he can miss the playoffs 10 years in a row and I would still love him but it is time for him to stop with young player hazing and give them some chances to show themselves and stop giving minutes to Marco freaking Bellineli.

[wheelz1200]

What a horrible night for Sacramento Kings as they were boo'd for their shooting performances. Even if the game went to 2OTs they still got boo'd by people. Here are their horrendous Field Goal percentage:
Bogdanovic - 28.6% 18.8%3pt and 0% in FT
Cory Joseph - 30% and 0 from downtown
Harisson Barnes -16.7%
Buddy Hield - 30% 27.3% from three.

Anyway a bad news everyone, Zach Randolph announced his retirement from the league

Yeah it was a pretty bad game for them.  Same actually goes for minnesota.  They went 2 overtimes and the under of 221 still hit.  Both were pretty bad when clutch buckets were needed.  Both teams have a long way to go to be able to compete in the west.  I know towns is out for minn, hopefully he can get traded to the knicks 

[Japinat]

Anyway a bad news everyone, Zach Randolph announced his retirement from the league

He will be remembered, I can't forget the contribution of Randolph with the Memphis Grizzlies.

He, gasol, conley, and Allen were one of the best team, they can beat the Clippers with Griffin and Paul but things really changed and we have to accept that. his defense and offense are outstanding, at least for me.. and he is unstoppable inside the paint.

full news https://sports.yahoo.com/zach-randolph-announces-retirement-170014882.html

some of his good highlights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d0Hv-V0lYI

[Reid]

Yeah, that is what I said. It is risky. But for +700? I think that is a good bet even for just $10? It is gambling though.  

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That's sportsbet, they need to win by 11 points or more to get that x90, and if you have a price boost you can increase the odds.
it's almost similar to warriors vs rockets game where warriors are +11.5, and game ended up warriors winning by 12 points, so it's a good gamble.

Oh sportsbet.
I will try that one later on.

They have better deals when it comes to money line but they will also subtract some + points.
2 points is the difference with where I am betting at.
But money line increase is better for me of course. I like betting for a larger prize rather than just winning.
Thanks for the information.
And I did win @+13 for Cleveland.  

[Botnake]

And I did win @+13 for Cleveland.  

That was close, nice win mate.



Meanwhile, what a good game that I am witnessing now, Pacers and Heat are in a tight game.. who will win ?

[matchi2011]

And I did win @+13 for Cleveland.  

That was close, nice win mate.



Meanwhile, what a good game that I am witnessing now, Pacers and Heat are in a tight game.. who will win ?

Heat survived the game what a close missed by holiday he got the rhythm from that attack wasn't sure why he change the lay up.
Butler and Adebayo keeps the ball alive then Dragić take the winning shot. Miami keeps their pride winning most of the game from
their home court.

[Yaunfitda]

And I did win @+13 for Cleveland.  

That was close, nice win mate.



Meanwhile, what a good game that I am witnessing now, Pacers and Heat are in a tight game.. who will win ?

Heat survived the game what a close missed by holiday he got the rhythm from that attack wasn't sure why he change the lay up.
Butler and Adebayo keeps the ball alive then Dragić take the winning shot. Miami keeps their pride winning most of the game from
their home court.

Damn, it was a heart breaking lost for the Pacers. They have the lead in the last minutes or so. But Butler takes over, had 2 assists and a goal and then he also involved himself in their last possession to keep the ball alive in their basket and Dragić make the best out of it.

I thought that Holiday are going to make that shot in the last 6 seconds, tough lost for them.

[Maslate]

Any inputs on this game tomorrow?

Heat vs Pacers.. what do you think, as heat survive against the Pacers, I think Sixers are a better team.. do you think they can still win despite playing B2B?

[stadus]

Any inputs on this game tomorrow?

Heat vs Pacers.. what do you think, as heat survive against the Pacers, I think Sixers are a better team.. do you think they can still win despite playing B2B?

Both teams are playing a b2b games, the only difference is that Sixers lose in their previous while Heat win against the Pacers.

I believe Sixers will do every to bounce back and win, but it's hard to bet against the Heat which has a record of 14-1 at home.
anyway, it's your choice, so good luck.

[Reid]

And I did win @+13 for Cleveland.  

That was close, nice win mate.

Thanks mate.

Meanwhile, what a good game that I am witnessing now, Pacers and Heat are in a tight game.. who will win ?

I just saw the score. It was a 1 point game differential. I will watch the replay later on.

Meanwhile also,   The Warriors got their 4th winning streak against the Suns.
DLo with 31 and Lee at his support with 16 points and others having some good numbers too.
Draymond still keeping this young players to put their best games.

[FlightyPouch]

People in the organization of LA feared that LBJ must take this injury seriously.

Exactly because they really so much on Lebron to win.

However, I think we can also see that in crunch time, he does not want to take a shot, he prefer to pass and fans doesn't like to see like that.
Lakers are winning because they have AD and they'll and their duo is good but the decision making of a PG which is Lebron currently taking that position now, should be smart enough to give his team a win especially in winning time, i don't see that more often this season by Lebron.

Really? LeBron having double digits in assists still you don't see him as effective PG? I mean come on man, this guys can score, defend, assist and most of all, his decision making during the game makes his team win aside from having AD.

With his gamesense, he is a god. That's just it. He can play every positions with his godlike gamesense. He is a great player and also he is playing with his teammates, that is why it is a strong team. Though I don't agree that he is not making shots since he is still having great points and assists per game.