2024 NBA Season

[goinmerry]

So this is it, Portland Trail Blazers now clinched the last playoffs spot on the Western Conference.

Hell of a stats. They are really playing aggressively snatch the last spot.

Lillard: 31 (with 10 assists)
McCollum: 29
Anthony: 21
Nurkic: 22 (with 21 boards)

Their run is really exhausting. In their last few games, all were closed games. A few days rest and they will now face the Los Angeles Lakers.

On the other hand, a great job by the Future Rookie of The Year. Memphis can come back stronger next season. Not a bad run for a team that doesn't have a considered superstar level player.

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[FlightyPouch]

On the other hand, a great job by the Future Rookie of The Year. Memphis can come back stronger next season. Not a bad run for a team that doesn't have a considered superstar level player.

Ja Morant did his best even with a thumb injury. After the game Damian Lilliard also called him a "star" and I agree with you that they will really get back stronger next season. Anyway, I read that someone should really award Dame about his performance in the restart of the league and he's been named as the Players of the Seedings Game, he really deserves that.

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/memphis-grizzlies

[boyptc]

So this is it, Portland Trail Blazers now clinched the last playoffs spot on the Western Conference.

Which team will be you in on Wednesday?

The match for Portland vs. Lakers.

The majority will be with Lakers on that time but somehow, there's this connotation to me about going for Blazers since it's just the game 1. What you think guys?

[verita1]

Damian Lillard is named the new MVP with the most votes unanimously. The superstar led all games in the bubble with an average of 37.6 points per game.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29668104/trail-blazers-damian-lillard-wins-bubble-mvp-suns-monty-williams-named-top-coach%3fplatform=amp

An anecdote when he was younger.

"Don Lippi, how the team coach was known, was extremely demanding and strict with Lillard since his arrival.

He even told him that his chances of reaching the NBA were very low.

His height did not help much, he was barely 1.67 m, and that he was more on the bench.

https://twitter.com/alfredogr_98/status/1294748175832502272?s=19

When perception breaks all obstacles...

[Pamadar]

So this is it, Portland Trail Blazers now clinched the last playoffs spot on the Western Conference.

Which team will be you in on Wednesday?

The match for Portland vs. Lakers.

The majority will be with Lakers on that time but somehow, there's this connotation to me about going for Blazers since it's just the game 1. What you think guys?

Very possible. It's tough to say that Lakers will intentionally give the first game to Lakers but who knows right.
If there's something behind like mafias from gambling industries, we can't tell or with this new found blends
from Trent Jr,  CJ, Lilard, Melo and Nurkic. I love the way they've played against Memphis, Lets see if they'll
bring the same rhythm against the dominating Lakers.

[boyptc]

So this is it, Portland Trail Blazers now clinched the last playoffs spot on the Western Conference.

Which team will be you in on Wednesday?

The match for Portland vs. Lakers.

The majority will be with Lakers on that time but somehow, there's this connotation to me about going for Blazers since it's just the game 1. What you think guys?

Very possible. It's tough to say that Lakers will intentionally give the first game to Lakers but who knows right.
If there's something behind like mafias from gambling industries, we can't tell or with this new found blends
from Trent Jr,  CJ, Lilard, Melo and Nurkic. I love the way they've played against Memphis, Lets see if they'll
bring the same rhythm against the dominating Lakers.

I'm not really thinking about the mafias but it's all about how they'll perform for their very first game.

So, who's you're bet for this match? Blazers?

[perfect999]

Spurs have been great for a very long time but they are actually quite unlucky to miss out this season because they have a very good young core players that could prosper under the coaching staff and become very good playoff players soon as well. I am not saying they will be right away, but if they could handle few more seasons of barely making it, I am pretty sure that team has a chance to turn into a team that could make it to playoffs every year without missing it once again.

The problem with Spurs right now is that they are too young or too old, players like murray, white, lonnie are all great young talents but they are too young, players like derozan (sort of) lamarcus and patty are great players but they are too old, they need to find newer players for older players spots and they need younger players to gain experience and develop.

[Russlenat]

Those who are a fan and has become a fan of the Blazers after their spectacular performance in the bubble, this one is a good read for you.

The Blazers Are Surging. The Lakers Are Struggling. An NBA Upset Is Bubbling.

Could a No. 1 seed with LeBron James lose in the first round of the playoffs? It depends on Damian Lillard and Portland sneaking into the No. 8 seed this weekend.

So, I like  to ask the fans here, what do you think the Blazers will have to do in order to upset the Lakers?

Do you believe this is possible,? can you rate it in the scale of 1 to 10, 10 is the highest.

[Reid]

Hands down to Ja Morant. He really did great.
42 minutes playing is exhausting and then you will have to defend offensive agile guys like CJ and Lillard.
Wow! Then run offense. Super Wow.

So, who will bet for Portland against Lakers now?
Are you that kind of gambler who loves upsets?
I am.

[jostorres]

People overreacting on the Blazers and Lakers thing. I understand that Lakers didn't really played a great ball in the bubble so far and everyone is thinking that maybe it is due to fact that they are not prepared for the bubble and that break really hurt them, and everyone is overreacting on the Blazers because they played such a huge bubble period and Dame even got the bubble MVP award and they got CJ back now who played very well and even Melo is playing like old melo so I think it is quite good looking but they are still the 8th seed.

I feel like when the series starting, it may not be a sweep for Lakers but it would be damn close, the very best I can sense is Lakers in 6, but I say Lakers in 5 is a great possibility as well. I feel like everyone on Lakers and specially Lebron will take up a whole lot of notches when playoffs starts.

[Distinctin]

I feel like when the series starting, it may not be a sweep for Lakers but it would be damn close, the very best I can sense is Lakers in 6, but I say Lakers in 5 is a great possibility as well. I feel like everyone on Lakers and specially Lebron will take up a whole lot of notches when playoffs starts.

Blazers are playing good basketball, Lillard is not a selfish star, he can pass the ball that's why they won against the Grizzlies despite it's a close game. Also, what I like about the Blazers is their ability to come up with a win in a close match, their last 4 games I guess was a very close game but they are clutch in the end and they win the game, the only game I didn't like was against the Clippers I guess when Lillard missed 2 crucial FTs.

[Pamadar]

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I'm not really thinking about the mafias but it's all about how they'll perform for their very first game.

So, who's you're bet for this match? Blazers?

Ah I understand, first game, I'll go with the flow placing my bet for Blazers with +5.5 handicap the odd from the site I'm placing my
bet is @ 1.9

I personally like how the team played the last time, Nurkic  and Melo is stepping up helping the Duo's (Lilard and CJ)

[Reid]

People overreacting on the Blazers and Lakers thing. I understand that Lakers didn't really played a great ball in the bubble so far and everyone is thinking that maybe it is due to fact that they are not prepared for the bubble and that break really hurt them, and everyone is overreacting on the Blazers because they played such a huge bubble period and Dame even got the bubble MVP award and they got CJ back now who played very well and even Melo is playing like old melo so I think it is quite good looking but they are still the 8th seed.

I feel like when the series starting, it may not be a sweep for Lakers but it would be damn close, the very best I can sense is Lakers in 6, but I say Lakers in 5 is a great possibility as well. I feel like everyone on Lakers and specially Lebron will take up a whole lot of notches when playoffs starts.

I hope they do.
We always want to see great games right?

Trail Blazers will get their good rest for now and tomorrow will be a big one.
Let's see if they can also take their game to a higher level.
Offense vs offense here although I really want to see more defense on the Blazers side.
Will they just fight fire with fire? We will see match ups again with Lebron and Melo here. I am really excited.

[erikoy]

Ah I understand, first game, I'll go with the flow placing my bet for Blazers with +5.5 handicap the odd from the site I'm placing my
bet is @ 1.9

I personally like how the team played the last time, Nurkic  and Melo is stepping up helping the Duo's (Lilard and CJ)

The last previoue game of Blazers was pretty good. I thought Blazer gonna lose that game with Grizzlies. Lilllard had put so much effort in that game. However, they will going to face the best team in their conference (Lakers). They were unlucky this time and if I were them I will only bet to win to which they can decide when to throw a game. Probably that is a sure money for them but prettt sure a loss in their team in the play off. My bet here in the best of 7 games play off is Lakers. Hopefully gamblers should be able to predict winning game in the play off.

[rhomelmabini]

CJ back now who played very well and even Melo is playing like old melo so I think it is quite good looking but they are still the 8th seed.

8th seed or not this is the playoffs now and 4 wins it could end up the game of one team. Seeds on regular season doesn't matter that much right now.

What's the edge of Blazers to Lakers is I think Blazers has more clutch player than the Lakers, just my two cents.

[Savemore]

Ah I understand, first game, I'll go with the flow placing my bet for Blazers with +5.5 handicap the odd from the site I'm placing my
bet is @ 1.9

I personally like how the team played the last time, Nurkic  and Melo is stepping up helping the Duo's (Lilard and CJ)

The last previoue game of Blazers was pretty good. I thought Blazer gonna lose that game with Grizzlies. Lilllard had put so much effort in that game. However, they will going to face the best team in their conference (Lakers). They were unlucky this time and if I were them I will only bet to win to which they can decide when to throw a game. Probably that is a sure money for them but prettt sure a loss in their team in the play off. My bet here in the best of 7 games play off is Lakers. Hopefully gamblers should be able to predict winning game in the play off.

Am I the only one who is excited to the 1st game of Lakers and Blazzers? In these past games we saw that Liliard have hot hands where he scored 60 points 2 times in a row. It is unbelievable while the Lakers have bad start in the NBA bubble. But we are now talking about playoffs and for sure all of the times want to win. It will be a tough match for me but still the lakers have the upper hand the Blazzers is the underdog.

[stadus]

Am I the only one who is excited to the 1st game of Lakers and Blazzers?

No you are not the only one, me too.
Lakers is a good team but I like the Blazers to take the game 1, this is the same court where the Blazers are playing very well, so I don't think they'll struggle even against the best team in the Weat.

In these past games we saw that Liliard have hot hands where he scored 60 points 2 times in a row. It is unbelievable while the Lakers have bad start in the NBA bubble. But we are now talking about playoffs and for sure all of the times want to win. It will be a tough match for me but still the lakers have the upper hand the Blazzers is the underdog.

Hopefully he can bring that kind of rhythm on their series of games against the Lakers,

Game 1 is very important, so it's important that they will win this game.

[Vaculin]

Game 1 is very important, so it's important that they will win this game.

I might follow this one, I will be betting on the Blazers to win in game 1, no point spread, I'll get them at Moneyline, if they lose, I will bet against them in game 2 until the series ends. Not settling for the + points here though it's attractive, I just want to see how far they can go.

[beerlover]

I never fully understood all the Lakers hate, I get that they have been champions for many times and as far as I know the only team that has more championships is Celtics with their very very early days of NBA dominance and they haven't had too much after that neither, so Lakers have been dominant for far longer which could cause people to not like them. However isn't that what all teams aspire to be? Win titles in every decade if you can? That is what I think every team wants to achieve so you can't blame Lakers for doing what other teams wanting to do in the first place.

For some reason wherever I check NBA related I see people supporting Blazers like crazy and hoping they would beat Lakers, well Lakers are first seed and blazers are 8th and they managed that on last day, so I think it is quite possible that Lakers could sweep Blazers let alone beat them.

[chaser15]

Portland Trail Blazers is on-fire on their last games to qualify for the playoffs.

But just come to think of it, they become on-fire because they are fighting for the playoffs spot where it's really close. They are heavily pressured because a single game loss will lead them into elimination. It's like they are fighting for their lives lol.

Now that it happened, no pressure now on Game 1 as even they will lose there's another game. I hope the same fire level will be shown on Game 1 even they aren't under pressure now. Lillard back then is confident they can beat the Warriors last playoffs meeting with this team and the same statement now again stated against the Lakers. And not that Lakers, he is confident they can beat any team. I like the level of confidence, they needed it, but hopefully, he won't be carried away.

I never fully understood all the Lakers hate,

It's because of LeBron that people mostly criticized.

Since he's on the Lakers, it's a domino effect.