2024 NBA Season

[Avirunes]

There's no betting odds yet but I believe Blazers will be the favorites to win.

The Blazers has experienced players compared to the Grizzlies that composed with young fellas and not that much of experienced in the playoffs. Dame is on the zone when playoffs is approaching, literally on fire.

Trail blazers waving to Lakers.

Yeah quite agree with that. Lillard is on fire right now which is good sign for Blazers. Still both teams know how crucial the match is so it's not like Grizzlies will be out there unprepared. Anything can happen but yes given the performance Blazers should be the favourites.

Btw which one are you rooting for? Blazers or Grizzlies?

[Kasabus]

There's no betting odds yet but I believe Blazers will be the favorites to win.

The Blazers has experienced players compared to the Grizzlies that composed with young fellas and not that much of experienced in the playoffs. Dame is on the zone when playoffs is approaching, literally on fire.

Trail blazers waving to Lakers.

Yeah quite agree with that. Lillard is on fire right now which is good sign for Blazers. Still both teams know how crucial the match is so it's not like Grizzlies will be out there unprepared. Anything can happen but yes given the performance Blazers should be the favourites.

Btw which one are you rooting for? Blazers or Grizzlies?

I would answer this question, I like the Blazers as they are the hot team and they have a better squad with good playoffs experience. The return of Nurkic was really helpful and though CJ was playing with injury, it still doesn't affect much to the team as Lillard has been a beast in the bubble. I like the match up of Lebron vs Melo, both are superstars and I think Melo still has it, he doesn't need to score though, he just focus on defense and that is defending Lebron James, if he can do that effectively, they might be able to upset the Lakers.

Lakers vs Portland, which team gonna win?

[freedomgo]

Lakers vs Portland, which team gonna win?

Majority would say Lakers because they are one of the favorites to win the NBA finals, if Blazers would win, that would be a big success for them because they have a hard time making to the playoffs and upsetting the first 1st seed is something.

Lillard deserve some respect, he is like Curry this bubble but their lack of defense might be their big problem in the long run.

[Reid]

There's no betting odds yet but I believe Blazers will be the favorites to win.

The Blazers has experienced players compared to the Grizzlies that composed with young fellas and not that much of experienced in the playoffs. Dame is on the zone when playoffs is approaching, literally on fire.

Trail blazers waving to Lakers.

Yeah quite agree with that. Lillard is on fire right now which is good sign for Blazers. Still both teams know how crucial the match is so it's not like Grizzlies will be out there unprepared. Anything can happen but yes given the performance Blazers should be the favourites.

Btw which one are you rooting for? Blazers or Grizzlies?

If I am to bet with one of them. I'll go Grizzlies.
My instincts tells me (no I am not Spiderman) that Grizzlies is now pumped up.
They want that position back. They need it.
Even if it will be Lakers on the other side of it when they won, playoffs time is still a huge achievement.
Plus, it will be good for additional experience with the Grizzlies team especially Ja.
A rookie in playoffs with a chance to upset the Lakers. One hell of a news.

[Rosilito]

Btw which one are you rooting for? Blazers or Grizzlies?

I'm gonna go with Grizzlies, although I cannot deny the fact that Blazers was quite more dominant team between the two  . Dame was on a different level today, that guy alone is a huge pain for them to defend. And by the way, I'm rooting for Grizzlies because I wanna see Morrant performance in playoffs, besides he's the only one among the first ten picks on this recent draft who still has chance to clinch in. The other nine were now enjoying their vacation   .

[bitterguy28]

Lakers vs Portland, which team gonna win?

Majority would say Lakers because they are one of the favorites to win the NBA finals, if Blazers would win, that would be a big success for them because they have a hard time making to the playoffs and upsetting the first 1st seed is something.

Lillard deserve some respect, he is like Curry this bubble but their lack of defense might be their big problem in the long run.

No doubt about that, Lakers are far dominance than Blazers Lilards alone can't handle the pressures of the good defense of lakers.

Unless CJ, Melo, Nurkić and  Whiteside will blend well and distribute the ball it will be an interesting game, but with the way the

system of Blazers centered with Lilard it's predictable and for such a good team like lakers they can adjust and intercept this game plan.

[justdimin]

Portland is in a better mood right now, they always had a chance but they also played insanely well during this period, I don't know how long CJ will be out but if they can handle themselves until he comes back, we are talking about the new style Melo and the MVP level player Dame with the second best player on the team coming back, they are definitely going to be a big threat to any team they face.

Grizzlies on the other hand have been horrible in the bubble, the only reason why they went to play in is the fact that they were far ahead of everyone else before the bubble, after the bubble they even lost their 8th seed with all that lead. I think Blazers will win the first game and send Grizz back home without delaying it too much. Lakers vs Blazers will be a good matchup as well.

[Vaculin]

Portland is in a better mood right now, they always had a chance but they also played insanely well during this period, I don't know how long CJ will be out but if they can handle themselves until he comes back, we are talking about the new style Melo and the MVP level player Dame with the second best player on the team coming back, they are definitely going to be a big threat to any team they face.

CJ did not rest despite of the injury, he understand that the spot in the playoffs is very important so he keeps playing.

Blazers' C.J. McCollum has played last three games with fracture in lower back, per report


Also played against the Nets, even played 43 minutes.

Grizzlies on the other hand have been horrible in the bubble, the only reason why they went to play in is the fact that they were far ahead of everyone else before the bubble, after the bubble they even lost their 8th seed with all that lead. I think Blazers will win the first game and send Grizz back home without delaying it too much. Lakers vs Blazers will be a good matchup as well.

That's what the public is thinking, Blazers are hot, Grizz are tanking and they need to beat the Blazers twice to advance.

[goinmerry]

The game between Nets and Portland is intense!

I was amazed by the Nets throughout the game playing much better without their key players. Their shooting is unbelievable and Blazers able to keep it up. I thought Nets will win that game as they just maintaining their lead but the "Dame Time" activated during the last quarter and Nets able to make the game close.

Sad that Spurs playoffs streak now broken. It was expected. It's a good run.

[chaser15]

Sad that Spurs playoffs streak now broken. It was expected. It's a good run.

Spurs should trade DeRozan. He is not fit for the team. Already 2 seasons with the team but still can't blend properly with his teammates. He is acting a main man that's why. When he is off-night, he should make Aldridge as the main man.

Spurs is playing well even without Kawhi so DeRozan is the problem.

Coach Pop needs to take a rest too.

[stadus]

Sad that Spurs playoffs streak now broken. It was expected. It's a good run.

Spurs should trade DeRozan.

That's probably be the best solution, DeRozan is very inconsistent, does not even have a decent percentage of shooting from the outside.
Maybe this is one of the mistake of the Spurs when they acquire this for Leonard, they could have get something that is at par with Leonard.

If Spurs will decide to trade him, who would they get for him? A star or a bunch of players?

Coach Pop needs to take a rest too.

That's up to Pop now.

[Pamadar]

Sad that Spurs playoffs streak now broken. It was expected. It's a good run.

Spurs should trade DeRozan.

That's probably be the best solution, DeRozan is very inconsistent, does not even have a decent percentage of shooting from the outside.
Maybe this is one of the mistake of the Spurs when they acquire this for Leonard, they could have get something that is at par with Leonard.

If Spurs will decide to trade him, who would they get for him? A star or a bunch of players?

He went out of the Raptors and the team win the first ever ring and they are still making a good run, Spurs should think bout
this DeRozan is not fit with the system, he's not the leader that this team needs.

Maybe trading him with another star who are more consistent.

[TravelMug]

Sad that Spurs playoffs streak now broken. It was expected. It's a good run.

Spurs should trade DeRozan.

That's probably be the best solution, DeRozan is very inconsistent, does not even have a decent percentage of shooting from the outside.
Maybe this is one of the mistake of the Spurs when they acquire this for Leonard, they could have get something that is at par with Leonard.

If Spurs will decide to trade him, who would they get for him? A star or a bunch of players?

He went out of the Raptors and the team win the first ever ring and they are still making a good run, Spurs should think bout
this DeRozan is not fit with the system, he's not the leader that this team needs.

Maybe trading him with another star who are more consistent.

No disrespect to DeRozan fans here, but it seems he was really exposed as a B-level player. He was touted to be the next great player and he did his share when we has in Toronto but always felt short.

And then the trade, but still he can't elevated his game and I agree that he is inconsistent. One solution for Spurs is to trade him because there seems to be a chemistry problem. I doubt that coach Pop will retire after this though.

[FlightyPouch]

Sad that Spurs playoffs streak now broken. It was expected. It's a good run.

Spurs should trade DeRozan. He is not fit for the team. Already 2 seasons with the team but still can't blend properly with his teammates. He is acting a main man that's why. When he is off-night, he should make Aldridge as the main man.

Spurs is playing well even without Kawhi so DeRozan is the problem.

Coach Pop needs to take a rest too.

I don't remember that much but this is just sad. They did well, and I agree that he needs to rest. It's been a while and since their loss, that is when I feel that it is really changing. I don't know, I feel down not about this. Another history going down, and another emerging from Houston Rockets.

[Russlenat]

There's no betting odds yet but I believe Blazers will be the favorites to win.

The Blazers has experienced players compared to the Grizzlies that composed with young fellas and not that much of experienced in the playoffs. Dame is on the zone when playoffs is approaching, literally on fire.

Trail blazers waving to Lakers.

We will find out later tonight, Blazers is currently -6 against the Grizzlies, so that says already that they have a very high chance of winning and ending the Grizzlies season. Damian Lillard cannot be stop, I expect him to still dropped at least 50 points in this game, they'll make sure there will be no more game so they can rest.

[Distinctin]

There's no betting odds yet but I believe Blazers will be the favorites to win.

The Blazers has experienced players compared to the Grizzlies that composed with young fellas and not that much of experienced in the playoffs. Dame is on the zone when playoffs is approaching, literally on fire.

Trail blazers waving to Lakers.

We will find out later tonight, Blazers is currently -6 against the Grizzlies, so that says already that they have a very high chance of winning and ending the Grizzlies season. Damian Lillard cannot be stop, I expect him to still dropped at least 50 points in this game, they'll make sure there will be no more game so they can rest.

Here's the scores of Lillard in the last 5 games.

https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6606/damian-lillard



Memphis is not Clippers, so I think you are right, 50 is possible as his high was 61 points.

I can already expect a raining 3s from him, his confidence is really high and especially now that it's not a do or die for them.

[btc_angela]

Sad that Spurs playoffs streak now broken. It was expected. It's a good run.

Spurs should trade DeRozan. He is not fit for the team. Already 2 seasons with the team but still can't blend properly with his teammates. He is acting a main man that's why. When he is off-night, he should make Aldridge as the main man.

Spurs is playing well even without Kawhi so DeRozan is the problem.

Coach Pop needs to take a rest too.

I don't remember that much but this is just sad. They did well, and I agree that he needs to rest. It's been a while and since their loss, that is when I feel that it is really changing. I don't know, I feel down not about this. Another history going down, and another emerging from Houston Rockets.

The game is changing and old guard like Coach Pop will have to adjust as well.

But we have to understand that time is catching up and if he retires I think San Antonio will have to overhaul their system itself. Maybe have some trade and reorganised themselves. Of course who wouldn't be sad to not see them in the playoffs. But this could be a learning experience for them and make their mind in the summer on what to do next.

[Reid]

Sad that Spurs playoffs streak now broken. It was expected. It's a good run.

Spurs should trade DeRozan. He is not fit for the team. Already 2 seasons with the team but still can't blend properly with his teammates. He is acting a main man that's why. When he is off-night, he should make Aldridge as the main man.

Spurs is playing well even without Kawhi so DeRozan is the problem.

Coach Pop needs to take a rest too.

First, thank you, that is a good way to remember people especially Kobe.
But please....
Don't forget about JJ Redick. 
This is his first miss of the playoffs since he was a rookie.

Damn! That was some achievement. Is he lucky or what? Like a Robert Horry charm.

[Rosilito]

Here's the scores of Lillard in the last 5 games.

Damn!! That 61% FG% is insane for his total points  , not to mention his position though. It must be very tough to achieve, however, he made it looked so easy. Grizzlies is really in trouble disaster with this guy, and it seems no one from that team could tightly defend Lilliard  .  Anyway, so he's basically averaging 55% on his FG% and avg 44.2 on pts on his five recent game? (He deserved some recognition). Looks like, their play-in match up is already been decided.

[Russlenat]

Here's the scores of Lillard in the last 5 games.

Damn!! That 61% FG% is insane for his total points  , not to mention his position though. It must be very tough to achieve, however, he made it looked so easy. Grizzlies is really in trouble disaster with this guy, and it seems no one from that team could tightly defend Lilliard  .  Anyway, so he's basically averaging 55% on his FG% and avg 44.2 on pts on his five recent game? (He deserved some recognition). Looks like, their play-in match up is already been decided.

In the game today between the Grizzlies, Lillard already made over 30 points, I think he can end up with over 40 points in this game but I don't know if they can win as Grizzlies is ahead at the moment. Good luck Grizzlies backers, looks like it's your night.