2024 NBA Season

[Reid]

It's very disappointing, they don't give a damn fight and this full of talent roster has been swept by the Celtics.

I think they need a rebuilding again.

The way they build the Philadelphia 76s  roster is completely wring, I've been saying that for more than a year now. Downhill started when they gave away Saric and Covington and took Butler, gambling their future for a shot at the title and we all know how that ended.
After that they signed few bad contracts and now we see where they are now, getting kicked in the first playoff round.

And yeah I agree, they will have to make some big changes if they wanna be competitive, since they ruined Hinkies "process", and that means either trading Embiid or Simmons, or getting different profile of players around them.

I agree with you Rikaflip.
I think they had traded players way too much.
They didn't even let it marinade with Butler. 
Chemistry. It's a strong weapon which could win a championship. GSW had it. They are not really superstars back then but because of their chemistry in both offensive and defensive end, they made it through.

I was shocked back then with the Saric and Covington trade. I really thought they will be the roleplayers of 76ers for a long time.
Well look at them now. Saric and the Suns team proved something on the bubble tournament with a perfect win.
Covington playing for a stronger team.
Butler is now a real star of the heat surrounded by good players.

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[Natalim]

It's very disappointing, they don't give a damn fight and this full of talent roster has been swept by the Celtics.

I think they need a rebuilding again.

The way they build the Philadelphia 76s  roster is completely wring, I've been saying that for more than a year now. Downhill started when they gave away Saric and Covington and took Butler, gambling their future for a shot at the title and we all know how that ended.
After that they signed few bad contracts and now we see where they are now, getting kicked in the first playoff round.

And yeah I agree, they will have to make some big changes if they wanna be competitive, since they ruined Hinkies "process", and that means either trading Embiid or Simmons, or getting different profile of players around them.

I agree with you Rikaflip.
I think they had traded players way too much.
They didn't even let it marinade with Butler. 
Chemistry. It's a strong weapon which could win a championship. GSW had it. They are not really superstars back then but because of their chemistry in both offensive and defensive end, they made it through.

I was shocked back then with the Saric and Covington trade. I really thought they will be the roleplayers of 76ers for a long time.
Well look at them now. Saric and the Suns team proved something on the bubble tournament with a perfect win.
Covington playing for a stronger team.
Butler is now a real star of the heat surrounded by good players.

Every team aim to be a champion, you can't blame the Sixers, they tried but the experiment failed. Also, we have to consider that Simmons did not play in the playoffs, that's a big thing as he is a star of the team who consistently have all around contribution to the team. It's just unfortunate for them that they face the Celtics in the first round which has a lot of good playoffs experience, if they'll face the Nets or the Pacers, they might have a chance to advance in the 2nd round.

But this is all I can say, losing 4-0 against Celtics is unacceptable, I should have stayed away from this team. lol

[yazher]

Dude. Luka!

That OT last shot, the buzzer-beater is hype!

Who has watched Luka's winning shot?

The stats of this kid is lit! 43 points, 17 rebounds and 13 assists

Although I was rooting for the Clippers since it was the team I predict to win the championship in our local prediction game, Luke has never failed to amaze me this time. I mean, Man! that was amazing buzzer-beater. In the playoff? with a championship contender? now Leonard really needs to step up to change the course of this match or else he can kiss the floor now and say goodbye to his back to back championships dream.

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[justdimin]

Look guys I am not saying that Luka will be better than Lebron James, however I should point out I am not saying he won't be neither!! Thank god the game was a bit early and I got to watch it, the game ended a bit later than midnight here but it was amazing game and I am so glad I watched it, normally neither teams are teams I really follow, I like Lakers and spurs but honestly this game was amazing.

Luka played like no other 21 year old has ever played, it was unbelievable and honestly I feel like that could be the best performance by a 21 year old in the entire NBA playoffs history. No idea whats wrong with Paul George though, dude hasn't been himself all series, watched him miss a lot of layups, simple ones as well, I don't know if it is injury or mental but I know he is better than this.

[chaser15]

now Leonard really needs to step up to change the course of this match or else he can kiss the floor now and say goodbye to his back to back championships dream.

There is no problem with Leonard's performance. He is stepping up since the beginning.

Paul George is the one who has the problem and those other role players.

But Clippers is an elite team and their roster is much in-depth compare to Mavericks even with Paul George not playing well. Clippers should be able to manage the Mavericks that is also dealing with the injury of Luka himself and Porzingis soreness of the knee. So far, this is the best series in playoffs now.


Just now, Milwaukee Bucks won the Game 4 against the Orlando Magic. 121-106.

Not surprising but look at those 5 Orland Magic players scoring double-digit with Vucevic scoring 31 points. They are good.

If only Aaron Gordon and MCW are playing, it will boost Magic's offense and they might give the Bucks a tough game every match.

[mirakal]

now Leonard really needs to step up to change the course of this match or else he can kiss the floor now and say goodbye to his back to back championships dream.

There is no problem with Leonard's performance. He is stepping up since the beginning.

Paul George is the one who has the problem and those other role players.

But Clippers is an elite team and their roster is much in-depth compare to Mavericks even with Paul George not playing well. Clippers should be able to manage the Mavericks that is also dealing with the injury of Luka himself and Porzingis soreness of the knee. So far, this is the best series in playoffs now.

Paul George seems to be fine, but his production is very low in this series, what's going on with him?
Maybe that's the reason why Clippers are struggling a bit because of PG because Leonard is playing well, Morris and Williams as well.

Just now, Milwaukee Bucks won the Game 4 against the Orlando Magic. 121-106.

Not surprising but look at those 5 Orland Magic players scoring double-digit with Vucevic scoring 31 points. They are good.

If only Aaron Gordon and MCW are playing, it will boost Magic's offense and they might give the Bucks a tough game every match.

As expected, thought Orlando is a real thing, this series might end at 4-1, buck winning the series.

[wheelz1200]

Look guys I am not saying that Luka will be better than Lebron James, however I should point out I am not saying he won't be neither!! Thank god the game was a bit early and I got to watch it, the game ended a bit later than midnight here but it was amazing game and I am so glad I watched it, normally neither teams are teams I really follow, I like Lakers and spurs but honestly this game was amazing.

Luka played like no other 21 year old has ever played, it was unbelievable and honestly I feel like that could be the best performance by a 21 year old in the entire NBA playoffs history. No idea whats wrong with Paul George though, dude hasn't been himself all series, watched him miss a lot of layups, simple ones as well, I don't know if it is injury or mental but I know he is better than this.

Yeah luka is carrying that team.  He looks amazing im sure Atlanta even with trae young being ok are pissed they traded away luka on draft night.  I do expect kawhi to outdoes him this series, i also would not be surprised to see dallas knock them off.  The later seeded teams are lucky this year since there is no real road games.

[morvillz7z]

Philadelphia 76ers fire coach Brett Brown after seven seasons
source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29732808/sources-philadelphia-76ers-fire-coach-brett-brown-7-seasons

Brett Brown is out as a head coach for the Sixers and this comes as a no surprise to anyone. It will interesting to see what other changes will follow (front office/roster) and will they break Simmons/Embiid duo (even though they are under contract), which many say it's not the greatest fit.

It's not all Brown's fault though, 76ers literally fucked up Markelle Fultz's shot release and psyche (17' #1 draft pick), who is now playing decent minutes for Orlando, Simmons couldn't learn how to shoot, Embiid is overweight and gets winded after 5 minutes on the court. Elton Brand signed Harris and Horford for nearly $300 mil combined, these two didn't hit a single 3pt shot in the first three games against the Celtics, but they gave up Redick like it was nothing, some other very questionable moves including the J.Butler one where they gave some valuable pieces out.

Cloudy future over Philadelphia.

[Questat]

Cloudy future over Philadelphia.

Are they going to go back to the ranking that we saw before Embiid arrive?
This was a shitty team in the past, the worst if I am not mistaken but they are too greedy to fast track the system by making unrealistic experiment.

I think the team would still be intact, so let's see how the new coach would manage the team where full of talented players.

For some reason, I really thought they'll be a championship contender this season, but man, they lack chemistry and this team IMO are not a good road team so they weren't able to capitalize their home court advantage as it's not present in this season.

[chaser15]

Brett Brown is out as a head coach for the Sixers and this comes as a no surprise to anyone. It will interesting to see what other changes will follow (front office/roster) and will they break Simmons/Embiid duo (even though they are under contract), which many say it's not the greatest fit.

Sixers firing a coach without realizing they are the ones that should be liable.

So much experimental done on their roster to combined with Simmons and Embiid. Actually there isn't really a problem with these two. The problem is outside of them. Sixers trade their missing pieces gambling for their future. Those holes that supposedly fill by the trades won't happen.

Should serve as a lesson now for them. They must consider that Embiid and Simmons are now in the mid-prime of their career. They must be careful the next time they will trade a player. I don't see the duo will be traded. Maybe 1-2 seasons more.

[wheelz1200]

Brett Brown is out as a head coach for the Sixers and this comes as a no surprise to anyone. It will interesting to see what other changes will follow (front office/roster) and will they break Simmons/Embiid duo (even though they are under contract), which many say it's not the greatest fit.

Sixers firing a coach without realizing they are the ones that should be liable.

So much experimental done on their roster to combined with Simmons and Embiid. Actually there isn't really a problem with these two. The problem is outside of them. Sixers trade their missing pieces gambling for their future. Those holes that supposedly fill by the trades won't happen.

Should serve as a lesson now for them. They must consider that Embiid and Simmons are now in the mid-prime of their career. They must be careful the next time they will trade a player. I don't see the duo will be traded. Maybe 1-2 seasons more.

Goes to show you cant just hire a championship team.  Harris and Horford didn't push them over the edge, team played with no chemistry and no real leadership.  They seem lile they will always be good enough for a 3-4 spot in the east and never get anywhere with it...we'll see

[Reid]

Every team aim to be a champion, you can't blame the Sixers, they tried but the experiment failed. Also, we have to consider that Simmons did not play in the playoffs, that's a big thing as he is a star of the team who consistently have all around contribution to the team. It's just unfortunate for them that they face the Celtics in the first round which has a lot of good playoffs experience, if they'll face the Nets or the Pacers, they might have a chance to advance in the 2nd round.

But this is all I can say, losing 4-0 against Celtics is unacceptable, I should have stayed away from this team. lol

Yes, they are to blame. You said it. They made an experiment and it failed so, they are the culprit of this downfall.
I don't agree that it should be on the shoulders of Ben.
A team should be composed of good players that can win a team without their leader or star.
They are all paid with good salary there.

Philadelphia 76ers fire coach Brett Brown after seven seasons
source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29732808/sources-philadelphia-76ers-fire-coach-brett-brown-7-seasons

Brett Brown is out as a head coach for the Sixers and this comes as a no surprise to anyone. It will interesting to see what other changes will follow (front office/roster) and will they break Simmons/Embiid duo (even though they are under contract), which many say it's not the greatest fit.

It's not all Brown's fault though, 76ers literally fucked up Markelle Fultz's shot release and psyche (17' #1 draft pick), who is now playing decent minutes for Orlando, Simmons couldn't learn how to shoot, Embiid is overweight and gets winded after 5 minutes on the court. Elton Brand signed Harris and Horford for nearly $300 mil combined, these two didn't hit a single 3pt shot in the first three games against the Celtics, but they gave up Redick like it was nothing, some other very questionable moves including the J.Butler one where they gave some valuable pieces out.

Cloudy future over Philadelphia.

And this is what happens.
Management will put all eyes of the media to the coach like telling everyone it is his fault. 
Coach can't even fight back. He will just need to get over it.

[danherbias07]

This is the only best match up in the first round series, Nuggets and Jazz seems not an interesting as we have expected, looks like Nuggets will exit soon.
Mavericks vs Clippers looks like a WCF, damn, this game is really satisfying to watch, though it's early in my timezone, i really find a way to watch the game.

So true. It's intense and exciting.
A lot of skills is being showcased by players on both end.
There is also a little drama with fights and injuries. These are the kind of games that marks history of NBA.

Philadelphia 76ers fire coach Brett Brown after seven seasons
source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29732808/sources-philadelphia-76ers-fire-coach-brett-brown-7-seasons

Brett Brown is out as a head coach for the Sixers and this comes as a no surprise to anyone. It will interesting to see what other changes will follow (front office/roster) and will they break Simmons/Embiid duo (even though they are under contract), which many say it's not the greatest fit.

It's not all Brown's fault though, 76ers literally fucked up Markelle Fultz's shot release and psyche (17' #1 draft pick), who is now playing decent minutes for Orlando, Simmons couldn't learn how to shoot, Embiid is overweight and gets winded after 5 minutes on the court. Elton Brand signed Harris and Horford for nearly $300 mil combined, these two didn't hit a single 3pt shot in the first three games against the Celtics, but they gave up Redick like it was nothing, some other very questionable moves including the J.Butler one where they gave some valuable pieces out.

Cloudy future over Philadelphia.

Letting Redick go was the biggest mistake of all.
Simmons cannot shoot so what needs to be done is surround him with shooters.
Embiid also has to stop thinking of himself like a point guard. Who could be the best teacher near him? Damn, Elton Brand!

[Russlenat]

Congrats Lakers for a dominant win, that first half was the difference maker, Lillard contribution to this game was very low, was it because he was still feeling that injury he suffered in the past game? I can see where this series is going, I think it's gonna end in 5.

[Vaculin]

Congrats Lakers for a dominant win, that first half was the difference maker, Lillard contribution to this game was very low, was it because he was still feeling that injury he suffered in the past game?

Maybe he is still feeling that injury, or the Lakers have already adjusted and figure out how to win easily against the Blazers.

I can see where this series is going, I think it's gonna end in 5.

I hope not, lol.. if this series will get longer the better for the fans. 
The series is 3-1 in favor of the Lakers, that's why Blazers needs to win to get back in the series but if Lillard won't show off, then Blazers is done.

Anyway, the most exciting series in the first round will play their game 5 tomorrow, which team you'll bet?

Still Luka here?

[JesVarez]

Congrats Lakers for a dominant win, that first half was the difference maker, Lillard contribution to this game was very low, was it because he was still feeling that injury he suffered in the past game? I can see where this series is going, I think it's gonna end in 5.

Same here, I think this series was over since it started, didn't even flinched when the Blazers won that game one, Lakers played awful that game and the Blazers were making half-courters to stat ahead. It's nice to see Danny Green and KCP step up for the Lakers, someone finally had to do it.

Can't blame Lillard, he's really good in the offensive end but as a team, they can't guard anyone, they got Carmelo on Lebron who is playing the best basketball we've seen him lately.

In the other side of the bracket, the Bucks are looking like the regular season team that scared everyone, they were on a pace to win 70 games! But I still think that the Raptors win that conference without any issues.

Who do you guys have between the Raptors and Celtics?

[Pamadar]

Congrats Lakers for a dominant win, that first half was the difference maker, Lillard contribution to this game was very low, was it because he was still feeling that injury he suffered in the past game? I can see where this series is going, I think it's gonna end in 5.

Maybe yes or maybe Lakers already adjusted with him. Plus the fact that the offense of Lakers are working well as  the distributions of ball are well shared, LeBron and Davis leaderships are dominating.
It's hard to defeat Lakers when the entire squad are active and doing their own shared, Pope and Kuzma plus Green outside when start to hears up expect more contributions.

[Natalim]

Congrats Lakers for a dominant win, that first half was the difference maker, Lillard contribution to this game was very low, was it because he was still feeling that injury he suffered in the past game? I can see where this series is going, I think it's gonna end in 5.

Maybe yes or maybe Lakers already adjusted with him. Plus the fact that the offense of Lakers are working well as  the distributions of ball are well shared, LeBron and Davis leaderships are dominating.
It's hard to defeat Lakers when the entire squad are active and doing their own shared, Pope and Kuzma plus Green outside when start to hears up expect more contributions.

Lebron has never excited in the first round, looks like the trend will continue. If the Blazers will be lucky to win the next game, it would still be the Lakers to win in the series as they are way ahead now, and I guess they will double their effort in game 5 so they can rest early if Jazz would not end the series tonight.

[wheelz1200]

Congrats Lakers for a dominant win, that first half was the difference maker, Lillard contribution to this game was very low, was it because he was still feeling that injury he suffered in the past game? I can see where this series is going, I think it's gonna end in 5.

Maybe yes or maybe Lakers already adjusted with him. Plus the fact that the offense of Lakers are working well as  the distributions of ball are well shared, LeBron and Davis leaderships are dominating.
It's hard to defeat Lakers when the entire squad are active and doing their own shared, Pope and Kuzma plus Green outside when start to hears up expect more contributions.

Lebron has never excited in the first round, looks like the trend will continue. If the Blazers will be lucky to win the next game, it would still be the Lakers to win in the series as they are way ahead now, and I guess they will double their effort in game 5 so they can rest early if Jazz would not end the series tonight.

This game is a wrap in game 5.  I can't see how portland gets over being dominated like that.  It looked like a varsity vs jv scrimmage out there.  And with dame hurting its over, it would take a 50-60 dame game to beat the lakers because they just don't have the firepower to compete with the lakers right now