2024 NBA Season

[Jating]

2 back to back OT games between OKC and Lakers. From the looks of it, it seems like another OT win for the Lakers. LeBron's clutch 3 pointer tied the game to bring it into overtime. Dort had a free 3 for the win, but he missed it.

In the other game, Bucks trailed by 1 with 2.5 secs to go and they decided to give the ball to Giannis outside the 3point line instead of giving it to Middleton. Giannis takes a jumper and of course, misses. I don't know why Giannis is standing outside of 3 point line in the first place and what their plan was with just 2.5 secs remaining.

Edit: Lakers win 114 - 113 OKC

We have 3 great games today that is only won by 1 point.

113--114 Lakers
124-125 Suns
117-118 Mavericks.

All these are great games to see, it looks like the old NBA is back where we see a thrilling game like this.

Hopefully we can see more of this entertaining games and congrats to the winners.

We are almost half of this season, so teams have really blend very well specially those who have a lot of players being acquired before the start. And they have been developing, so expect many more high scoring but close games in the next coming days.

So yes, the NBA is back, adjusted well in the bubble, in the West, it's only 7 games separating the 1st spot  Jazz against the 8th seeded Warriors, and only a few games separating from 2-7.

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[Questat]

2 back to back OT games between OKC and Lakers. From the looks of it, it seems like another OT win for the Lakers. LeBron's clutch 3 pointer tied the game to bring it into overtime. Dort had a free 3 for the win, but he missed it.

In the other game, Bucks trailed by 1 with 2.5 secs to go and they decided to give the ball to Giannis outside the 3point line instead of giving it to Middleton. Giannis takes a jumper and of course, misses. I don't know why Giannis is standing outside of 3 point line in the first place and what their plan was with just 2.5 secs remaining.

Edit: Lakers win 114 - 113 OKC

We have 3 great games today that is only won by 1 point.

113--114 Lakers
124-125 Suns
117-118 Mavericks.

All these are great games to see, it looks like the old NBA is back where we see a thrilling game like this.

Hopefully we can see more of this entertaining games and congrats to the winners.

We are almost half of this season, so teams have really blend very well specially those who have a lot of players being acquired before the start. And they have been developing, so expect many more high scoring but close games in the next coming days.

So yes, the NBA is back, adjusted well in the bubble, in the West, it's only 7 games separating the 1st spot  Jazz against the 8th seeded Warriors, and only a few games separating from 2-7.

I'm happy to see that Warriors are already in the top 8 in the west, my excitement was gone when Thompson was announce out this season but here they are, they are sticking around and showed how good they are as a team. Curry is a real superstar because as of now, I can say that he has been carrying this team with his impressive performance in every game.

I hope that they'll continue to improve their chemistry, and Curry can't be injured this season, otherwise, hope is over.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

2 back to back OT games between OKC and Lakers. From the looks of it, it seems like another OT win for the Lakers. LeBron's clutch 3 pointer tied the game to bring it into overtime. Dort had a free 3 for the win, but he missed it.

In the other game, Bucks trailed by 1 with 2.5 secs to go and they decided to give the ball to Giannis outside the 3point line instead of giving it to Middleton. Giannis takes a jumper and of course, misses. I don't know why Giannis is standing outside of 3 point line in the first place and what their plan was with just 2.5 secs remaining.

Edit: Lakers win 114 - 113 OKC

We have 3 great games today that is only won by 1 point.

113--114 Lakers
124-125 Suns
117-118 Mavericks.

All these are great games to see, it looks like the old NBA is back where we see a thrilling game like this.

Hopefully we can see more of this entertaining games and congrats to the winners.

We are almost half of this season, so teams have really blend very well specially those who have a lot of players being acquired before the start. And they have been developing, so expect many more high scoring but close games in the next coming days.

So yes, the NBA is back, adjusted well in the bubble, in the West, it's only 7 games separating the 1st spot  Jazz against the 8th seeded Warriors, and only a few games separating from 2-7.

I'm happy to see that Warriors are already in the top 8 in the west, my excitement was gone when Thompson was announce out this season but here they are, they are sticking around and showed how good they are as a team. Curry is a real superstar because as of now, I can say that he has been carrying this team with his impressive performance in every game.

I hope that they'll continue to improve their chemistry, and Curry can't be injured this season, otherwise, hope is over.

Curry has a lot of good games this season, and that is enough for them to survived 8th in the West. They have a lot of things to improve though, as we all know that they have a lot of young talents in their roster. Probably need at least a season or two of experimenting the right combination. And when Thompson is ready maybe they can contend again in the finals.

[FlightyPouch]

and moving on I guess the Brooklyn Nets is a surprising team indeed Kyrie Irving is showing his prowess in making assist and coördination with his teammates, I am thinking that this team will make a change in the upcoming seasons to come.

With that roster, I really think they already made history as one of the best offensive teams and the worst defensive team in the league. For sure they will hit the playoffs but I don't think they will win the ECF. History is said to be repeating itself as LA Lakers being the defending champion and 76ers which might take that from them. What can you say about this? Danny Green might three-peat.

[akirasendo17]

2 back to back OT games between OKC and Lakers. From the looks of it, it seems like another OT win for the Lakers. LeBron's clutch 3 pointer tied the game to bring it into overtime. Dort had a free 3 for the win, but he missed it.

In the other game, Bucks trailed by 1 with 2.5 secs to go and they decided to give the ball to Giannis outside the 3point line instead of giving it to Middleton. Giannis takes a jumper and of course, misses. I don't know why Giannis is standing outside of 3 point line in the first place and what their plan was with just 2.5 secs remaining.

Edit: Lakers win 114 - 113 OKC

We have 3 great games today that is only won by 1 point.

113--114 Lakers
124-125 Suns
117-118 Mavericks.

All these are great games to see, it looks like the old NBA is back where we see a thrilling game like this.

Hopefully we can see more of this entertaining games and congrats to the winners.

We are almost half of this season, so teams have really blend very well specially those who have a lot of players being acquired before the start. And they have been developing, so expect many more high scoring but close games in the next coming days.

So yes, the NBA is back, adjusted well in the bubble, in the West, it's only 7 games separating the 1st spot  Jazz against the 8th seeded Warriors, and only a few games separating from 2-7.

I'm happy to see that Warriors are already in the top 8 in the west, my excitement was gone when Thompson was announce out this season but here they are, they are sticking around and showed how good they are as a team. Curry is a real superstar because as of now, I can say that he has been carrying this team with his impressive performance in every game.

I hope that they'll continue to improve their chemistry, and Curry can't be injured this season, otherwise, hope is over.

Curry has a lot of good games this season, and that is enough for them to survived 8th in the West. They have a lot of things to improve though, as we all know that they have a lot of young talents in their roster. Probably need at least a season or two of experimenting the right combination. And when Thompson is ready maybe they can contend again in the finals.

No doubt , even with good performance and games won, they still need the service of Klay, not only he is a threat outside, Steph and Klay are deadly when they are both in the game, GSW has lots of option, also Klay can set a play for his teammates, and Steph loads are lessened make them fresh in the 4th quarter thats the luxury of having klay healthy.

[freedomgo]

and moving on I guess the Brooklyn Nets is a surprising team indeed Kyrie Irving is showing his prowess in making assist and coördination with his teammates, I am thinking that this team will make a change in the upcoming seasons to come.

With that roster, I really think they already made history as one of the best offensive teams and the worst defensive team in the league. For sure they will hit the playoffs but I don't think they will win the ECF. History is said to be repeating itself as LA Lakers being the defending champion and 76ers which might take that from them. What can you say about this? Danny Green might three-peat.

76ers are probably their biggest match up in the east, but it's too early, what if these 3 superstar in the Nets will blend perfectly, I think it will be hard for them to stop. Embiid is no doubt giving everything this season, we can see on his stats but 76ers hasn't prove anything yet in the playoffs, so I have a little double, regular season and playoffs are different and the big 3 of nets have a lot of playoff experience, 2 of them has become a champion.

[SammyBiG]

In the other game, Bucks trailed by 1 with 2.5 secs to go and they decided to give the ball to Giannis outside the 3point line instead of giving it to Middleton. Giannis takes a jumper and of course, misses. I don't know why Giannis is standing outside of 3 point line in the first place and what their plan was with just 2.5 secs remaining.

Edit: Lakers win 114 - 113 OKC

Very True! I've seen how hard they started the games and the pressure from OKC. I think the bubble changed the narrative 🤔, there ain't no overlooked side anymore and players keep improving on court.

We have 3 great games today that is only won by 1 point.

113--114 Lakers
124-125 Suns
117-118 Mavericks.

All these are great games to see, it looks like the old NBA is back where we see a thrilling game like this.

Hopefully we can see more of this entertaining games and congrats to the winners.

Yeah, games like this keep the suspense real. No easy pizzy for no smart baller. 

[Febo]

but nobody can guessed it right (maybe 1 person who chose Other but I don't think so ) and Utah Jazz (20-5) is the first team that get 20 wins in the league.

Guess one more time! I cast my vote late. It was after Jazz won 2 times against Dallas. So on  January 27. So they had 14 wins by that time.

[FlightyPouch]

and moving on I guess the Brooklyn Nets is a surprising team indeed Kyrie Irving is showing his prowess in making assist and coördination with his teammates, I am thinking that this team will make a change in the upcoming seasons to come.

With that roster, I really think they already made history as one of the best offensive teams and the worst defensive team in the league. For sure they will hit the playoffs but I don't think they will win the ECF. History is said to be repeating itself as LA Lakers being the defending champion and 76ers which might take that from them. What can you say about this? Danny Green might three-peat.

76ers are probably their biggest match up in the east, but it's too early, what if these 3 superstar in the Nets will blend perfectly, I think it will be hard for them to stop. Embiid is no doubt giving everything this season, we can see on his stats but 76ers hasn't prove anything yet in the playoffs, so I have a little double, regular season and playoffs are different and the big 3 of nets have a lot of playoff experience, 2 of them has become a champion.

I checked their stats this regular season and I am seeing something great from it. Kyrie's having an average of 27.9 per game 5.9 assists, while James Harden, having 23.3 ppg, and 11.3 APG. Kevin Durant is having 29.5 ppg, 5.2 APG, considering the fact that he's missing a lot of games because of contact tracing. Is it me or it is just that James Harden is making more plays than their PG which is Kyrie or they are having that switch from making plays to making their shots.

[Oasisman]

~snip~
That was a fun poll. Do you have any suggestions for new poll?

Nobody indeed was expecting the Utah Jazz to be at the top of every team in the NBA and as the first to reach the 20 wins.
Lakers just finished 2nd base on the poll.
I suggest the same poll, to who ever team gets to the 40th win first. I'm pretty sure the poll result will change this time.

[Reid]

New York Knicks
Arena: Madison Square Garden

Capacity: 19,812

What we know: The Knicks intend to host roughly 2,000 fans at every game, beginning on Feb. 23 when New York hosts the Golden State Warriors.

https://www.nba.com/news/where-nba-teams-stand-on-in-arena-attendance

For those who are trying to watch games live.
Here is the list of the courts that will accept fans.

Toronto has bad news though, they will not be going home until the end of this season.

Toronto Raptors
Arena: Tampa’s AMALIE Arena

Capacity: 20,500

What we know: The Raptors announced they will not be playing games in Toronto the rest of the 2020-21 season and will instead remain at Tampa’s Amalie Arena. There has also been a pause in admittance of fans to Raptors games due to a spike in COVID-19 numbers across west central Florida.

Most of the homecourts will not let any fans inside until further notice.

[sana54210]

I checked their stats this regular season and I am seeing something great from it. Kyrie's having an average of 27.9 per game 5.9 assists, while James Harden, having 23.3 ppg, and 11.3 APG. Kevin Durant is having 29.5 ppg, 5.2 APG, considering the fact that he's missing a lot of games because of contact tracing. Is it me or it is just that James Harden is making more plays than their PG which is Kyrie or they are having that switch from making plays to making their shots.

Harden was always a good assist kind of guy, whereas kyrie was always a good scroing guy, so that does make sense. Kyrie Irvings highest assist number is 6.9 assists per game in 2018-2019 Celtics year, he was mainly under 6 assists every year before that as well but he has been scoring a lot more as well since he left Cavs too. Whereas Harden had 11+ assist per game years as well as have 3 seasons with 10+ assists per game and also this year is like that as well so this will be 4th year if he finishes this way.

Sure Harden is a great scorer and nobody denies that but he is also a great passer as well, he managed to have 17+ assist games many times if I remember correctly. Finally looking at how Kyrie is a good scorer, and how Durant is a great scorer, it makes sense that Harden will be the passer in them, dude at least could hit them with great passes compared to others just looking to score.

[Fredomago]

I checked their stats this regular season and I am seeing something great from it. Kyrie's having an average of 27.9 per game 5.9 assists, while James Harden, having 23.3 ppg, and 11.3 APG. Kevin Durant is having 29.5 ppg, 5.2 APG, considering the fact that he's missing a lot of games because of contact tracing. Is it me or it is just that James Harden is making more plays than their PG which is Kyrie or they are having that switch from making plays to making their shots.

Harden was always a good assist kind of guy, whereas kyrie was always a good scroing guy, so that does make sense. Kyrie Irvings highest assist number is 6.9 assists per game in 2018-2019 Celtics year, he was mainly under 6 assists every year before that as well but he has been scoring a lot more as well since he left Cavs too. Whereas Harden had 11+ assist per game years as well as have 3 seasons with 10+ assists per game and also this year is like that as well so this will be 4th year if he finishes this way.

Sure Harden is a great scorer and nobody denies that but he is also a great passer as well, he managed to have 17+ assist games many times if I remember correctly. Finally looking at how Kyrie is a good scorer, and how Durant is a great scorer, it makes sense that Harden will be the passer in them, dude at least could hit them with great passes compared to others just looking to score.

Or, Harden is just adjusting since KD and Kyrie is really fire power, give them the ball and they'll attack. It was nature with this two superstar to move the ball inside the basket before thinking of passing it to their teammates.

Good thing that Harden are capable on adjusting, he also have that capabilities being scoring champ but since he just added himself to this team, he's the one who needs to adjust with how he's teammates needs him, passing is not a problem as he knows how to find who's on the good place to shoot the ball.

[wheelz1200]

2 back to back OT games between OKC and Lakers. From the looks of it, it seems like another OT win for the Lakers. LeBron's clutch 3 pointer tied the game to bring it into overtime. Dort had a free 3 for the win, but he missed it.

In the other game, Bucks trailed by 1 with 2.5 secs to go and they decided to give the ball to Giannis outside the 3point line instead of giving it to Middleton. Giannis takes a jumper and of course, misses. I don't know why Giannis is standing outside of 3 point line in the first place and what their plan was with just 2.5 secs remaining.

Edit: Lakers win 114 - 113 OKC

That 3 pointers made by Lebron in the last minute of the 4th quarter were their key to won the game as it forced them to go to the OT to compete furthermore with the young team OKC. now they finally got the 20 wins.

Honestly, if this kind of Lakers will get to the playoff without AD, I think they won't survive the 1st round since they are having a hard time getting the lead in the earliest quarter. thankfully they keep pushing and finally won this match. I wanted to see them compete with another team without AD since these last two games were only VS OKC, if they will get another win with that, then I'll change my opinion regarding playoffs.

They might be "struggling" a little but playoffs are wayyy different than regular season.  Lakers would sweep ok city if they ever ended up meeting.

Lebron had complete garbage to work with in clevland and always made it far.  Remember lebron has never lost a first round series.  And that's riding with teams that started people like "boobie" Gibson...  all these years its the same story lebron doesn't have it, he is getting old, and then playoffs come and poof he is unstoppable.

And this is from a knick fan not a bron rider just got to give props where its due

[harizen]

NBA All-Star update, the plan is to make all events happen on a single night. The dunk contest is planned to insert during half-time.

I don't get it, why they don't just hold the Dunk Contest on a separate schedule on that day instead. No difference at all.

... and 76ers which might take that from them. What can you say about this? Danny Green might three-peat.

Philadelphia 76ers always come up short during playoffs run no matter how impressive their season standing is and their key starters are doing well all-around within a season. Even with their current record and Embiid producing big numbers, I'm still in doubt that they can breach the ECF. Who knows though.

[OgNasty]

NBA All-Star update, the plan is to make all events happen on a single night. The dunk contest is planned to insert during half-time.

I don't get it, why they don't just hold the Dunk Contest on a separate schedule on that day instead. No difference at all.

The players are crying about having to be away from their family, which I'm not sure why this year that's suddenly a problem.  This seems like a way to try and make them happy, that they only need to spend a single day away from their families.  I feel for these athletes and the ridiculous requirements they have to meet to play these days, but some of the guys complaining are making over 40 million dollars per year.  That's almost a million dollars per week, and they still complain about having to attend an all star weekend that is supposed to be filled with fun and lasting memories for fans.  There's too much money out there...  People are forgetting why they started doing things in the first place.

[blockman]

NBA All-Star update, the plan is to make all events happen on a single night. The dunk contest is planned to insert during half-time.

I don't get it, why they don't just hold the Dunk Contest on a separate schedule on that day instead. No difference at all.

They should have just taken the suggestion of the players to hold it. Instead of pursuing it, it's understandable if it won't happen by this year. But I think the management still did their best just to give time for this but imagining that each of those participants coming from different places just to make it happen and has to follow certain health protocols, I don't know what's on their mind why they have to make it in a different schedule.

[agustina2]

I'm a DRose fan but we have to accept that there's no already spark in him. He is inconsistent for several seasons now and it's understandable. Feel sad for him that he ended up being traded for several teams. If there's a spark, then he won't be considered trading at all.

We cannot say that Derrick Rose has no spark already in him because he cannot move what he wants because the job of a player is to follow what the coach commands. Derrick Rose won't lose his own spark and maybe he is only in a team that is not very comfortable for himself. I think he can go all out when they have chemistry because even all-stars that have no team chemistry can easily be defeated by any weak team that has good chemistry.

If you really watch NBA you should accept the fact that DRose is done now. There's no impact or spark or what you are calling it. I'm his fan but I'm not blinded by the fact that he can't bring impact now for any team. Don't expect him to change a certain team,  like New York because he is Derrick Rose, the youngest MVP in the league.

Let's accept that fact and move on. Chemistry is not enough to become a competitor in the NBA.

[Russlenat]

I'm a DRose fan but we have to accept that there's no already spark in him. He is inconsistent for several seasons now and it's understandable. Feel sad for him that he ended up being traded for several teams. If there's a spark, then he won't be considered trading at all.

We cannot say that Derrick Rose has no spark already in him because he cannot move what he wants because the job of a player is to follow what the coach commands. Derrick Rose won't lose his own spark and maybe he is only in a team that is not very comfortable for himself. I think he can go all out when they have chemistry because even all-stars that have no team chemistry can easily be defeated by any weak team that has good chemistry.

If you really watch NBA you should accept the fact that DRose is done now. There's no impact or spark or what you are calling it. I'm his fan but I'm not blinded by the fact that he can't bring impact now for any team. Don't expect him to change a certain team,  like New York because he is Derrick Rose, the youngest MVP in the league.

Let's accept that fact and move on. Chemistry is not enough to become a competitor in the NBA.

I don't think he is done, he can still produce for his team, he may not be as good as his MVP year or years but definitely when it comes to contribution to the team, he can give something. As long as he can still play, I will still admire him, he suffered from a serious injury and he is still playing until now, that's how he love sports and I think as a fan I will continue to support him.

[FlightyPouch]

... and 76ers which might take that from them. What can you say about this? Danny Green might three-peat.

Philadelphia 76ers always come up short during playoffs run no matter how impressive their season standing is and their key starters are doing well all-around within a season. Even with their current record and Embiid producing big numbers, I'm still in doubt that they can breach the ECF. Who knows though.

They really fell short in the playoffs. The last season they got straight Ls against Boston Celtics. The last time they reached the finals is in 2001 against the LA Lakers too as far as I know, but at that time they lost. After that, they are falling short and just reaching opening matches and semis. Right now, they have a good line-up, it is not just Embiid, then there's Green and Howard.