2024 NBA Season

[freedomgo]

I'm not yet certain with Raptors here as Celtics was indeed a tough team to beat. However, with no doubts, they are going to reach Game 7 here, since both of 'em are playin' pretty well.

OG was the hero if the Raptors will win this series which has a high possibility as they already even the series.
Remember last year, they lose 2 games but when they started wining, they already win all the way to go into the NBA finals, that was against the Bucks, same team Giannis had which are already 0-3, what can I say? Are they a 2nd round team only?

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[Russlenat]

I'm not yet certain with Raptors here as Celtics was indeed a tough team to beat. However, with no doubts, they are going to reach Game 7 here, since both of 'em are playin' pretty well.

OG was the hero if the Raptors will win this series which has a high possibility as they already even the series.
Remember last year, they lose 2 games but when they started wining, they already win all the way to go into the NBA finals,

Finally Siakam came alive in this game, I hope he will be consistent to the rest of the series and maybe he can improve his 3 point shooting, he is only 2-13, that's very poor coming from one of the star player in the team.

that was against the Bucks, same team Giannis had which are already 0-3, what can I say? Are they a 2nd round team only?

The series is not over, they have to make adjustment in the do or die game, maybe they will win at least one game before they get eliminated so fans would not cry.  will see tomorrow, heat is -2 now.

[freedomgo]

that was against the Bucks, same team Giannis had which are already 0-3, what can I say? Are they a 2nd round team only?

The series is not over, they have to make adjustment in the do or die game, maybe they will win at least one game before they get eliminated so fans would not cry.   will see tomorrow, heat is -2 now.

Yes, it's not over yet but I don't think Bucks still have the determination here, it's a very hard task to come back from 0-3 deficit, so they might just play lazy again and just prepare for the next season. What a sad playoffs for the Bucks, this is already twice in a row per season.

[rhomelmabini]

Yes, it's not over yet but I don't think Bucks still have the determination here, it's a very hard task to come back from 0-3 deficit, so they might just play lazy again and just prepare for the next season. What a sad playoffs for the Bucks, this is already twice in a row per season.

They choke on it again, they got a good real deal on the regular season yet in the playoffs they got off the play, seems ironic. I don't what's lacking in them but they should figure it out. Was Giannis a free-agent next season, by the way? I guess many teams will be offer the best they can do to get him. GSW?

[freedomgo]

Yes, it's not over yet but I don't think Bucks still have the determination here, it's a very hard task to come back from 0-3 deficit, so they might just play lazy again and just prepare for the next season. What a sad playoffs for the Bucks, this is already twice in a row per season.

They choke on it again, they got a good real deal on the regular season yet in the playoffs they got off the play, seems ironic. I don't what's lacking in them but they should figure it out. Was Giannis a free-agent next season, by the way? I guess many teams will be offer the best they can do to get him. GSW?

He is going to be a free agent but Bucks promise him already for a supermax contract, so I think he  will stay, they maybe just look for role players that could help Giannis to be more effective. However, that decision by the management were release when the Bucks were doing pretty well in the regular season, so it's still interesting to know what would be their decision if Bucks get swept.

[el kaka22]

Bucks has to keep Giannis no matter what, the moment Giannis is gone, they are not going to be like Raptors they are going to be like Cavs. Raptors still has Lowry, Siakam and even OG there with all other role players too (like gasol and ibaka) so they are not bad at all, who could be like that for Bucks? Middleton? I do not think so. They have to do whatever they can to keep him and give him whatever he wants, bring in all of his brothers if you can, dude is just way too important, they could never have anyone similar talent again for a long time.

However if he leaves, that means there is a question of where he will go and that could change NBA for a long time. If he leaves to an already good team, that would really result with NBA parity to be gone again and that team to be champions back to back for a while like how GSW were when they got Durant.

[Taskford]

Bucks has to keep Giannis no matter what, the moment Giannis is gone, they are not going to be like Raptors they are going to be like Cavs. Raptors still has Lowry, Siakam and even OG there with all other role players too (like gasol and ibaka) so they are not bad at all, who could be like that for Bucks? Middleton? I do not think so. They have to do whatever they can to keep him and give him whatever he wants, bring in all of his brothers if you can, dude is just way too important, they could never have anyone similar talent again for a long time.

Giannis is the fire power of the bucks and if they cannot able to keep him in the line up most provably they will have a the same faith with Cavs, so they should offer something big if they want to win the champ.

However if he leaves, that means there is a question of where he will go and that could change NBA for a long time. If he leaves to an already good team, that would really result with NBA parity to be gone again and that team to be champions back to back for a while like how GSW were when they got Durant.

There are rumors that he will go on GSW but I don't know if this is true since I think  it haa 50 - 50 chances for him to go on that team since the cap space is so little left by now and might they can't afford Giannis to join on their team.

[rhomelmabini]

He is going to be a free agent but Bucks promise him already for a supermax contract, so I think he  will stay, they maybe just look for role players that could help Giannis to be more effective. However, that decision by the management were release when the Bucks were doing pretty well in the regular season, so it's still interesting to know what would be their decision if Bucks get swept.

Hoping they'll keep him and it's still just a promised though and he never signed on it yet. I think Giannis will stay on Bucks but maybe he should just demands for another superstar on him?

[Reid]

Bucks has to keep Giannis no matter what, the moment Giannis is gone, they are not going to be like Raptors they are going to be like Cavs. Raptors still has Lowry, Siakam and even OG there with all other role players too (like gasol and ibaka) so they are not bad at all, who could be like that for Bucks? Middleton? I do not think so. They have to do whatever they can to keep him and give him whatever he wants, bring in all of his brothers if you can, dude is just way too important, they could never have anyone similar talent again for a long time.

However if he leaves, that means there is a question of where he will go and that could change NBA for a long time. If he leaves to an already good team, that would really result with NBA parity to be gone again and that team to be champions back to back for a while like how GSW were when they got Durant.

True.
I doubt the Bucks will let him go.
They might even offer something better just for him.

He is still young. A lot of opportunities for him. But, if I am Giannis I will also be devastated with what is happening.
From being on top and now a possible sweep. That should not happen.
I bet he is also thinking to talk with the management bringing good players around him.

[chaser15]

HALFTIME: HEAT 48 BUCKS 50

Giannis Antetokounmpo currently with 19 points and the only Bucks player with double-digit production. Others have 2, 2, 4, 6, etc.

He is carrying the Bucks. If that continues, he will be exhausted soon. Looking forward for more productivity of his teammates after halftime.

[Russlenat]

HALFTIME: HEAT 48 BUCKS 50

Giannis Antetokounmpo currently with 19 points and the only Bucks player with double-digit production. Others have 2, 2, 4, 6, etc.

He is carrying the Bucks. If that continues, he will be exhausted soon. Looking forward for more productivity of his teammates after halftime.

It's not him alone, Middleton also has a a good production with 25 points so far.

3rd quarter now is about to end and the lead was already taken by the Heat, 83-88 now.

Looks like a sweep is going to happen.


Edit : 86-88 end of 3rd quarter.

[goinmerry]

Intense game. An overtime win by the Milwaukee Bucks 118 against Heat 115.

Giannis exited the game early with an ankle injury and not able to come back. But still, in 11 minutes, he able to score 19 points.

Without Giannis, I thought this will now be a sweep from Miami Heat but Khris Middleton and the others step up after the half.

It's not him alone, Middleton also has a a good production with 25 points so far.

Checking the stats at halftime, only Giannis scored a double-digit point with Middleton's 8 next then the rest at around 2-5 points.

The Bucks able to survived the sweep. But Giannis is now in question if he will play the next game.

[dunfida]

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It's not him alone, Middleton also has a a good production with 25 points so far.

Checking the stats at halftime, only Giannis scored a double-digit point with Middleton's 8 next then the rest at around 2-5 points.

The Bucks able to survived the sweep. But Giannis is now in question if he will play the next game.

That would be the question if he do able to play on next game but basing of with that left leg injury and on his facial expression and scream then we can say that its a bit severe.
Its unlikely that he would able to play on next game and that would really be a big problem on having no Giannis on the court yet game 5 would be on 9/9. 2 days wont be
enough for that kind of injury.

[Ziskinberg]

Nice game by the Lakers, Rockets came back in the 3rd quarter but the Lakers had a good run in the 4th quarter.
The series is tied now, this is getting more exciting for the fans of both teams.

Again Westbrook was quite missing in the offensive end, his awful shooting is at display again tonight.

Westbrook shoots 4-15, 1 of 7 from 3 point line, this guy has no range in that area, why keep shooting?

[erikoy]

Nice game by the Lakers, Rockets came back in the 3rd quarter but the Lakers had a good run in the 4th quarter.
The series is tied now, this is getting more exciting for the fans of both teams.

Again Westbrook was quite missing in the offensive end, his awful shooting is at display again tonight.

Westbrook shoots 4-15, 1 of 7 from 3 point line, this guy has no range in that area, why keep shooting?

At last my bet wins against houston though I support the houston with harden and westbrook looking for a championship but due to lakers really a strong team then this is the reason why I bet for lakers. However,  if in the series houston will going to win in this match then I can go to bet in houston. KD has already won championship and became MVP, they are former teammates in the OKC team before that almost win the championship game but it did not happen. Now, these two players I think will going to make it happen and this could be done in this season beating up lakers.

[danherbias07]

Who would've thought the Bucks could still win it when Giannis was suddenly injured at 2nd quarter.
I have given up that idea after that. But, they still gave the Heat a difficult time for a sweep and win it at overtime.

I think there will be a lot of discussion around that they don't really need Giannis. 
Or, is it what they need to push them to their limits?
Have you thought about that after they win it? They played really good especially Middleton.
From just 18 points in Game 3 to 36 points in Game 4.  

[matchi2011]

Who would've thought the Bucks could still win it when Giannis was suddenly injured at 2nd quarter.
I have given up that idea after that. But, they still gave the Heat a difficult time for a sweep and win it at overtime.

I think there will be a lot of discussion around that they don't really need Giannis. 
Or, is it what they need to push them to their limits?
Have you thought about that after they win it? They played really good especially Middleton.
From just 18 points in Game 3 to 36 points in Game 4.  

they able to survive this sweep but without Giannis that will be a much harder game for them. Middleton really explode and
take the full responsibilities. He needs more of heroic game like this if they wanted to extend this series.
Though it's tough now for Bucks if Giannis got a serious injury and needs to be rested for the rest of this series.

[Distinctin]

Though it's tough now for Bucks if Giannis got a serious injury and needs to be rested for the rest of this series.

They better do that, they can't risk his future in a series that they have a less chance of winning already.

No update for Giannis injury yet, he is still doubtful per status but if Bucks management would not play him, we will understand as he needs to be healthy for the next season, and he has to consider as well that he will get a max contract, please he does not need to be a Hero like Durant who force to play despite of the injury and ends up missing the next full season.

[Natalim]

Though it's tough now for Bucks if Giannis got a serious injury and needs to be rested for the rest of this series.

They better do that, they can't risk his future in a series that they have a less chance of winning already.

No update for Giannis injury yet, he is still doubtful per status but if Bucks management would not play him, we will understand as he needs to be healthy for the next season, and he has to consider as well that he will get a max contract, please he does not need to be a Hero like Durant who force to play despite of the injury and ends up missing the next full season.

I agree, maybe they can experiment not to play Giannis in game 5, they won without Giannis so maybe that's the way they can win. They should not rush things, Giannis is still young and he has become a superstar so it's hard to risk his future just for the game that they aren't sure they can come back.

News about his injury.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's availability for Game 5 uncertain after Bucks star reinjures ankle

I heard he shout when he got injured, so that must be painful.

[Yogee]

....Westbrook shoots 4-15, 1 of 7 from 3 point line, this guy has no range in that area, why keep shooting?

He's never a consistent shooter. He's a drive and dunk or layup type player since his rookie days and he's good at it thanks to his athleticism. Out of the 3 OKC players before, he's the slowest to evolve as a player. Durant was always lethal on both ends of the floor. Harden may have defensive issues but he's deadly on the offensive end.

I don't want to be critical to the Houston coach but i wonder why they keep under performing players on the floor. It's as if they have no supporting players eagerly waiting on the bench.