2024 NBA Season

[wheelz1200]

“We’re still expecting to win. We still know that we can,” - Jimmy Butler

It's just Game 1 but he used the word "still". This means he understands how worst the situation they are facing right now.

I like that.
The key is this guy actually. Meyers Leonard.
They have not been using this guy for a long period of time, I think Spoelstra forgot about him.
Davis and Howard had been dominating the paint but this guy still have the strength to defend against those names.
I think they got used of playing small against the Celtics.
There's a chance. Rotate the players. Use Nunn, Jones Jr. and Olynyk.
Not as garbage time players but more of a second team. Give them more minutes to gain confidence.

Just to add.
Sources: Doc Rivers agrees to five-year deal to coach Philadelphia 76ers

There is no way meyers can cover anthony Davis that is why he doesn't get as much burn.  Miami is just too undermanned for the lakers.  This is as boring as a finals can be.  Unfortunate but the ratings for this finals is probably going to be terrible.

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[boyptc]

Now at the final quarter, 105 - 94.

There's still a chance that Heat can chase the lead with this last quarter.

[Janation]

Now at the final quarter, 105 - 94.

There's still a chance that Heat can chase the lead with this last quarter.

Lakers won, 124-114

Without Bam and Dragic, they are still getting good offense with Butler leading the team's offense. Still, it is not enough with the performance of Lebron, AD, and Rondo. When will these two players return? Without these two they can't give that much offense on said to be one of the best defensive teamin this season, LA Lakers.

[boyptc]

Now at the final quarter, 105 - 94.

There's still a chance that Heat can chase the lead with this last quarter.

Lakers won, 124-114

Without Bam and Dragic, they are still getting good offense with Butler leading the team's offense. Still, it is not enough with the performance of Lebron, AD, and Rondo. When will these two players return? Without these two they can't give that much offense on said to be one of the best defensive teamin this season, LA Lakers.

Honestly, Miami is impressive. I'm hoping that they'll make it on game 3.

I don't have any idea when they'll be back. I'm looking at updates through articles and news for their comeback. As I surf, many are having an early celebration for Lakers win.

[Kasabus]

Great news!

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/heats-bam-adebayo-plans-to-play-game-3-of-nba-finals-im-feeling-better-i-believe-ill-play/

Heat's Bam Adebayo plans to play Game 3 of NBA Finals: 'I'm feeling better. I believe I'll play'

Take Miami Heat now, they are current +9, Miami will try to win one game here, with Bam, Heat are a better team.

[Oasisman]

Now at the final quarter, 105 - 94.

There's still a chance that Heat can chase the lead with this last quarter.

Lakers won, 124-114

Without Bam and Dragic, they are still getting good offense with Butler leading the team's offense. Still, it is not enough with the performance of Lebron, AD, and Rondo. When will these two players return? Without these two they can't give that much offense on said to be one of the best defensive teamin this season, LA Lakers.

IMO, The Heat only has less than 40% chance to win the NBA Finals. I knew the Lakers are too much for them, and I also though the only opponent that gave the Lakers a good fight is the Denver Nuggets.
Now, without Dragic and Adebayo the Heat are now only have less than 20% chance of winning the series.
I'm not underestimating the Heat, but it's just the fact that the Lakers are too strong for them in terms of size, strength, and experience.

[mirakal]

Great news!

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/heats-bam-adebayo-plans-to-play-game-3-of-nba-finals-im-feeling-better-i-believe-ill-play/

Heat's Bam Adebayo plans to play Game 3 of NBA Finals: 'I'm feeling better. I believe I'll play'

Take Miami Heat now, they are current +9, Miami will try to win one game here, with Bam, Heat are a better team.

This is what like to see, I was already expecting that Bam would play in game 3 as he was present in the court in game 2, so hopefully he will not suffer injury again to at least give the Lakers a hard game, those last two games were too easy for the Lakers, there seems to be less defense in this game, it's a high scoring game, very unusual for a finals series.

[Astvile]

Now at the final quarter, 105 - 94.

There's still a chance that Heat can chase the lead with this last quarter.

Imagining Heat got this close without Dragic and Bam is pretty impressive already.  Bam might play in game3 so we can see a better team in offense and defense I'm still rooting for heat to get at least 1 win in this series. Betting would be a lot fun if both teams is complete in players. But looking at it right now Lakers really have a good chance at sweeping this series.

[Yaunfitda]

Now at the final quarter, 105 - 94.

There's still a chance that Heat can chase the lead with this last quarter.

Imagining Heat got this close without Dragic and Bam is pretty impressive already.  Bam might play in game3 so we can see a better team in offense and defense I'm still rooting for heat to get at least 1 win in this series. Betting would be a lot fun if both teams is complete in players. But looking at it right now Lakers really have a good chance at sweeping this series.

I do hope that Bam can play in game 3. They really do their best in this game, getting as close as 8 points in the third quarter. But Anthony Davis and Lebron was unstoppable, specially Davis, all around. Yeah, hope to see that Miami at least get one win in the series. They really miss Dragic contributions in the floor, he is unlucky not to play in the most important games in their playoff, Butler needs to score more and carry the team against LA.

[Russlenat]

Now at the final quarter, 105 - 94.

There's still a chance that Heat can chase the lead with this last quarter.

Imagining Heat got this close without Dragic and Bam is pretty impressive already.  Bam might play in game3 so we can see a better team in offense and defense I'm still rooting for heat to get at least 1 win in this series. Betting would be a lot fun if both teams is complete in players. But looking at it right now Lakers really have a good chance at sweeping this series.

I do hope that Bam can play in game 3.

Look few posts above you, you'll see the update.

As per the update, it say's Bam plans to play, so that means he will play as the xray was negative and he will come to help his team.
Down, 2-0, I think it's already the right time for him to come back, this is an opportunity for him and for his team as only few teams are given a chance to be in the NBA Finals.

They really do their best in this game, getting as close as 8 points in the third quarter. But Anthony Davis and Lebron was unstoppable, specially Davis, all around. Yeah, hope to see that Miami at least get one win in the series. They really miss Dragic contributions in the floor, he is unlucky not to play in the most important games in their playoff, Butler needs to score more and carry the team against LA.

They need to adjust again, they can't win against the Lakers with the type of play they showed in the last two games, but game 2 was better as they were already down 10 points by the end of the game, hopefully there's a progress in game 3 as BAM plans to joined.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

There is no way meyers can cover anthony Davis that is why he doesn't get as much burn.  Miami is just too undermanned for the lakers.  This is as boring as a finals can be.  Unfortunate but the ratings for this finals is probably going to be terrible.

Well according to this report: Game 1 of NBA Finals sees lowest viewership in recorded ratings history, probably it's because they know that Lakers are going to win against the Heat, and with the injuries of Bam and Dragic, maybe a lot has concluded that it may end up 4-0 in favor of the Lakers. Now they are up 2-0 already. The Heat really try their best against James and Davis, but it's not enough.

[freedomgo]

There is no way meyers can cover anthony Davis that is why he doesn't get as much burn.  Miami is just too undermanned for the lakers.  This is as boring as a finals can be.  Unfortunate but the ratings for this finals is probably going to be terrible.

Well according to this report: Game 1 of NBA Finals sees lowest viewership in recorded ratings history, probably it's because they know that Lakers are going to win against the Heat, and with the injuries of Bam and Dragic, maybe a lot has concluded that it may end up 4-0 in favor of the Lakers. Now they are up 2-0 already. The Heat really try their best against James and Davis, but it's not enough.

That's probably the reason, the series match up was not exciting to them but if Heat were able to give a close game to the Lakers in game 1, things could have been different. Actually Heat has to work here, they need to prove that people are wrong of what they are thinking, come on, this is just 2 games, they are down 0-2 but it's not over yet, I repeat, it's not over yet.

[LogitechMouse]

Great news!

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/heats-bam-adebayo-plans-to-play-game-3-of-nba-finals-im-feeling-better-i-believe-ill-play/

Heat's Bam Adebayo plans to play Game 3 of NBA Finals: 'I'm feeling better. I believe I'll play'

Take Miami Heat now, they are current +9, Miami will try to win one game here, with Bam, Heat are a better team.

I'd like to take them +9 but I'm doubting that they will play the same in Game 3.
We saw that they are better right now compare to Game 1 or they just got overwhelmed by the defense of the Lakers so they created an adjustment.

Anyway this is a good news for the Heat fans. There is a high chance that they will take Game 3 but still there is a chance that they might swept especially if they don't win in this Game 3.
The best highlight of the Game 2 is when Nunn blocked A.D inside the paint face to face.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8-0k_ouPS8

[livingfree]

Miami heat has to win one game and there will be a thrill in this series. Right now, all eyes are on the Lakers and fans are thinking that Lakers are too much for them as they got dominated in game 1, they have to answer in game 2 so they'll gain that respect.

The eyes of everyone has always been with the Lakers since the start of the season.

Yes, at least they live up to the hype of James-Davis combination and bring the LA Lakers to the finals.

Yes, that's a worth it hype.

A one win can be taken by Heat but we'll see if there's an improvement from their last match to the match later. Much respect for all the games that were able to get into the finals.

I think Game 2 will be crucial for the Heat. If they lose this one, I will say it will be game over and probably we are going to see a sweep. But if they push back and take Game 2, then Lakers will get their respect. We see Game 1, Lakers just running around, outside shooting, going inside and having fun. Miami Heat should make it difficult for the Lakers and proved why they are in the finals. They can't allow that many points and easy shots if they want to win Game 2.

Sadly they've lost.

It's crucial but Lakers still showed that they are the dominator for this game.

I think that Bam's existence in the court for game 3 can still make a difference.

[stadus]

Great news!

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/heats-bam-adebayo-plans-to-play-game-3-of-nba-finals-im-feeling-better-i-believe-ill-play/

Heat's Bam Adebayo plans to play Game 3 of NBA Finals: 'I'm feeling better. I believe I'll play'

Take Miami Heat now, they are current +9, Miami will try to win one game here, with Bam, Heat are a better team.

I'd like to take them +9 but I'm doubting that they will play the same in Game 3.
We saw that they are better right now compare to Game 1 or they just got overwhelmed by the defense of the Lakers so they created an adjustment.

Good job, game 1 was the only chance Lakers will cover, the rest will be on Heat even if they'll lose, that's what I think.

Anyway this is a good news for the Heat fans. There is a high chance that they will take Game 3 but still there is a chance that they might swept especially if they don't win in this Game 3.
The best highlight of the Game 2 is when Nunn blocked A.D inside the paint face to face.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8-0k_ouPS8

I saw that one, Nunn was given enough minutes, that was good for the Heat, he had already contributed for the Heat to make it somehow a close game compared to the previous game.  Game 3 heat to win, that gives a huge ML return, good luck and keep backing the Heat.

[Taskford]

There is no way meyers can cover anthony Davis that is why he doesn't get as much burn.  Miami is just too undermanned for the lakers.  This is as boring as a finals can be.  Unfortunate but the ratings for this finals is probably going to be terrible.

Well according to this report: Game 1 of NBA Finals sees lowest viewership in recorded ratings history, probably it's because they know that Lakers are going to win against the Heat, and with the injuries of Bam and Dragic, maybe a lot has concluded that it may end up 4-0 in favor of the Lakers. Now they are up 2-0 already. The Heat really try their best against James and Davis, but it's not enough.

That's probably the reason, the series match up was not exciting to them but if Heat were able to give a close game to the Lakers in game 1, things could have been different. Actually Heat has to work here, they need to prove that people are wrong of what they are thinking, come on, this is just 2 games, they are down 0-2 but it's not over yet, I repeat, it's not over yet.

Although its very clear that this championship will be taken out by the lakers but still I feel excited when the game starts since I'm truly looking forward on how miami surpass these big challenges given by the lakers and what will be the result of butlers performance each game. Agree the series is not done yet everything will be change for some reasons but i believe the chances is so thin since I believe lebron knows on how the play runs under coach Spoelstra.

[Jating]

There is no way meyers can cover anthony Davis that is why he doesn't get as much burn.  Miami is just too undermanned for the lakers.  This is as boring as a finals can be.  Unfortunate but the ratings for this finals is probably going to be terrible.

Well according to this report: Game 1 of NBA Finals sees lowest viewership in recorded ratings history, probably it's because they know that Lakers are going to win against the Heat, and with the injuries of Bam and Dragic, maybe a lot has concluded that it may end up 4-0 in favor of the Lakers. Now they are up 2-0 already. The Heat really try their best against James and Davis, but it's not enough.

That's probably the reason, the series match up was not exciting to them but if Heat were able to give a close game to the Lakers in game 1, things could have been different. Actually Heat has to work here, they need to prove that people are wrong of what they are thinking, come on, this is just 2 games, they are down 0-2 but it's not over yet, I repeat, it's not over yet.

Although its very clear that this championship will be taken out by the lakers but still I feel excited when the game starts since I'm truly looking forward on how miami surpass these big challenges given by the lakers and what will be the result of butlers performance each game. Agree the series is not done yet everything will be change for some reasons but i believe the chances is so thin since I believe lebron knows on how the play runs under coach Spoelstra.

Yes, specially if you have put a bet, every game is very exciting even though it already a foregone conclusion to many NBA fans. So it's time to take advantage and see how are we going to at least squeeze some win in this finals, maybe not the ML as it is not attractive. But the over/under and then Players "total points.

Let's see how coach Spoelstra will respond, the pressure is now getting bigger to at least win a game against this Lakers. And now with Bam playing in game 3, he will be a big factor and hope that Butler and Robinson and Herro click, to cut the Lakers lead and make this series close.

[Taskford]

There is no way meyers can cover anthony Davis that is why he doesn't get as much burn.  Miami is just too undermanned for the lakers.  This is as boring as a finals can be.  Unfortunate but the ratings for this finals is probably going to be terrible.

Well according to this report: Game 1 of NBA Finals sees lowest viewership in recorded ratings history, probably it's because they know that Lakers are going to win against the Heat, and with the injuries of Bam and Dragic, maybe a lot has concluded that it may end up 4-0 in favor of the Lakers. Now they are up 2-0 already. The Heat really try their best against James and Davis, but it's not enough.

That's probably the reason, the series match up was not exciting to them but if Heat were able to give a close game to the Lakers in game 1, things could have been different. Actually Heat has to work here, they need to prove that people are wrong of what they are thinking, come on, this is just 2 games, they are down 0-2 but it's not over yet, I repeat, it's not over yet.

Although its very clear that this championship will be taken out by the lakers but still I feel excited when the game starts since I'm truly looking forward on how miami surpass these big challenges given by the lakers and what will be the result of butlers performance each game. Agree the series is not done yet everything will be change for some reasons but i believe the chances is so thin since I believe lebron knows on how the play runs under coach Spoelstra.

Let's see how coach Spoelstra will respond, the pressure is now getting bigger to at least win a game against this Lakers. And now with Bam playing in game 3, he will be a big factor and hope that Butler and Robinson and Herro click, to cut the Lakers lead and make this series close.

Bam Abedayo's addition will be great in game 3 and I believe the intensity of the game will be different from game 1 and 2 since for sure major adjustment has been made provably they will give a better fight since for game 2 they truly gave a good run which not far just like what happen on game 1. I believe since Abedayo will be back for sure the bettors will likely bet for Miami for this game 3.

[Sanitough]

Bam Abedayo's addition will be great in game 3 and I believe the intensity of the game will be different from game 1 and 2 since for sure major adjustment has been made provably they will give a better fight since for game 2 they truly gave a good run which not far just like what happen on game 1. I believe since Abedayo will be back for sure the bettors will likely bet for Miami for this game 3.

I am looking forward to that, Bam Abedayo and Dragic were the top scorers of the team when they had the success going to the NBA finals but good thing they have awaken the sleeping Kendrick Nunn and he has fill the absence of Dragic effectively, I just hope Nunn and Bam would have a good chemistry in game 3.

Game 1- 18 points, and Game 2 - 13 points, that's already a good contribution for the team.

Also, let us not forget the big man Kelly Olynyk who scored 24 points in game 2 from a 9/16 shooting which is 3/7 from 3 point line.

[mezzaluna]

Bam Abedayo's addition will be great in game 3 and I believe the intensity of the game will be different from game 1 and 2 since for sure major adjustment has been made provably they will give a better fight since for game 2 they truly gave a good run which not far just like what happen on game 1. I believe since Abedayo will be back for sure the bettors will likely bet for Miami for this game 3.

I am looking forward to that, Bam Abedayo and Dragic were the top scorers of the team when they had the success going to the NBA finals but good thing they have awaken the sleeping Kendrick Nunn and he has fill the absence of Dragic effectively, I just hope Nunn and Bam would have a good chemistry in game 3.

Game 1- 18 points, and Game 2 - 13 points, that's already a good contribution for the team.

Also, let us not forget the big man Kelly Olynyk who scored 24 points in game 2 from a 9/16 shooting which is 3/7 from 3 point line.

The time for adjustments are already over because this is already the NBA Finals. Miami Heat taking these injuries during this times are really saddening because everybody at least expected all teams to be healthy during this times and produce games that are nail-biters. The absence of Dragic was really significant because even though Butler was carrying the team, these supplemental players contributes a lot. Bam may change the game a little bit but as we know, the big man's of Lakers wont back down.