2024 NBA Season

[Febo]

76ers need to really pick up the pace and error is not an option for them right now while the Brooklyn Nets are stealing their number 1 spot.

76ers play good defence. Season is still long. For me so far they are my favourite Eastern team. Nets are missing two key players, but luckily All star break is close.

Nets will likely stay at the number 1 spot, they are so consistent while 76ers have some problem sometimes that resulted a loss. Although the ranking now favors the nets but I think in the playoffs it will be a different story, I'll also back the 76ers to win against the Nets if ever they'll play in the ECF.

Not without KD, Irving and Dinwiddie.  Right now Nets looks like Harden, Jordan, Harris and a bunch of scrubs.

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[bitgolden]

NBA has shown that they do not like Spurs once again, that has always been the case. There is no team that is over 50% without All-star this year, and the only one is Spurs who is our superstar and definitely deserves to be an all-star, think about it ESPN said Demar was 82nd best player in the league, he carried the team to 5th spot, mainly filled with youngsters team, and he lost his father, he was denied all-star game and he came back after a whole corona break and just dropped 30+ points in a game.

You have to realize that this guy is a super star and not just an all-star and him not being in the game is a damn shame, obviously as a bench player in all-star game but he should have been there. But at the end of the day, I know as a Spurs fan I know that everything will be awesome and we will definitely be challenging for a championship very soon.

[Reid]

I don't see an off game from Durant once he is in the floor, he is resting and that's okay as Nets improve their standing even without him. Just like the LA Lakers, they did not force Davis as they understand he should be healthy in the playoffs, so I guess that's what the Nets are thinking as well.

Durant and Davis injury will heal and these two will be back dominating the scoring again, I can't wait to see them but I understand that risking their health will be risking the team's future.

Preserving the goods for future battles.  
Yeah, that's all the reason behind it.
Nets also took the risk of signing a contract with him. He will be better when he's at full strength rather than miss him again for the whole year if they force him to play without a signal from the medical team.

They are on 2nd rank in the East so there is no rush to win every game using their stars.
Even Kyrie can get a lot of rest thanks to Harden. I doubted the trade before but now I take it back. It may have been their best decision to put Harden in their roster.

[wheelz1200]

Knicks at Detroit tonight should the knicks win this will be the latest in the season they've been over .500 in awhile.  Just to note the over under on wins for the season for the knicks was only 23.  They should handle that very easily.  Hoping they can win out before the break.  They need to win these games against teams under .500.  Give IQ more aging time.  Release him thibs!

[OgNasty]

The Cavs beating the 6ers last night makes them undefeated against the 6ers and Bucks this year.  Teams that heavily rely on iso or driving to the basket struggle greatly against the big front line of the Cavs.  Something to keep in mind for the future.  They were heavy underdogs yesterday but pulled out the W again.  I think the odds were around 6 to 1...   

[chaser15]

NBA has shown that they do not like Spurs once again, that has always been the case. There is no team that is over 50% without All-star this year, and the only one is Spurs who is our superstar and definitely deserves to be an all-star, think about it ESPN said Demar was 82nd best player in the league, he carried the team to 5th spot, mainly filled with youngsters team, and he lost his father, he was denied all-star game and he came back after a whole corona break and just dropped 30+ points in a game.

There are also lots of deserving players too, same as him, on the All-Star but think about it, there are standards and criteria. It's not about he's the 82nd best player in the league or he just lost his father recently (condolence). It doesn't also mean that NBA doesn't like the Spurs. Don't worry soon he will be back again at the All-Star pool.

And correction, he is averaging 20 PPG this season and not 30 PPG as you were saying.

[dwyane36]

What is happening with the Rockets? I know some of their players had minor health problems, but Wall is looking healthy and active. Nevertheless, the Rockets have won only two times in February, and they have a ten-game losing streak.

[Miki8]

And Jokic is playing his best season ever. Absolutely deserved All-Star. And Denver finally started to win games!

[Russlenat]

What is happening with the Rockets? I know some of their players had minor health problems, but Wall is looking healthy and active. Nevertheless, the Rockets have won only two times in February, and they have a ten-game losing streak.

It's definitely because of this guy. https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/basketball/nba/player/30279/christian-wood

Christian Wood has been playing like an all star and Rockets had been winning until he got injured and everything changes.
Rockets has become one of the shitty team now, hard to say but we cant deny the reality.

[gagux123]

Nothing to reason out,  Nets winning streak already been break after this lost.

Without KD and Kyrie against the team who really in need of winning, the determination is far better and yes, Luka find he's big bro
inside the court and now contributing, coming from that injury Porzingis needs to show back strong, he didn't disappoint the fans and with the rest of the team play well they've got the win with a good edge.

Hey guys, it is normal that Nets could not win over Dallas but I was wondering what happens with Kevin Durant, I have been doing my own research and there is nothing clear about his injured issues. He looks like he will be able to play the All Start Game and that's really sad. He has lost 6 games in a row and it is like he is being prepared for this NBA event.

Kevin Durant is still resting due to injury.

Kevin Durant injury update: Brooklyn Nets All-Star forward will remain out through NBA All-Star break

The team announced that Durant will remain out through the NBA All-Star break after undergoing a routine follow-up MRI on his hamstring.

We will not see him for awhile but I'm sure he will come back soon and will contribute big time to his team.

I hope Durant will recover and come back soon, because he is a "key player" for the Nets, as Davis is for the Lakers.

I think the Nets get a place in the playoffs without Kevin Durant in the squad, but I contrast he is a very important playoff player, as Durant is a player who always plays well during playoffs.

[chaser15]

What is happening with the Rockets? I know some of their players had minor health problems, but Wall is looking healthy and active. Nevertheless, the Rockets have won only two times in February, and they have a ten-game losing streak.

John Wall can't carry the whole Rockets alone. He needs some backup and that's what Rockets is currently lacking.

Don't hope for them this season. The moment Harden leaves, their offensive power decreases. They should just tank this season and play without pressure.

[OgNasty]

What is happening with the Rockets? I know some of their players had minor health problems, but Wall is looking healthy and active. Nevertheless, the Rockets have won only two times in February, and they have a ten-game losing streak.

John Wall can't carry the whole Rockets alone. He needs some backup and that's what Rockets is currently lacking.

Don't hope for them this season. The moment Harden leaves, their offensive power decreases. They should just tank this season and play without pressure.

Ya, like Harden said, they just aren’t good enough. I feel bad for John Wall having to play there as he is one of the best players in the league, but he’s also enjoying no state income tax on his massive paycheck, so it isn’t all bad for him. If he can show he’s healthy and can return to his prior injury greatness then maybe a team will take a chance on his contract and add him to a contender.

[mirakal]

What is happening with the Rockets? I know some of their players had minor health problems, but Wall is looking healthy and active. Nevertheless, the Rockets have won only two times in February, and they have a ten-game losing streak.

John Wall can't carry the whole Rockets alone. He needs some backup and that's what Rockets is currently lacking.

Don't hope for them this season. The moment Harden leaves, their offensive power decreases. They should just tank this season and play without pressure.

Ya, like Harden said, they just aren’t good enough. I feel bad for John Wall having to play there as he is one of the best players in the league, but he’s also enjoying no state income tax on his massive paycheck, so it isn’t all bad for him. If he can show he’s healthy and can return to his prior injury greatness then maybe a team will take a chance on his contract and add him to a contender.

I hope that would happen as Wall really deserve that. Rockets is a mess now, they now are officially in 10 losing streak. I think we will see a new coach being fired soon, or maybe the management will understand since one of their biggest contributor is injured.

[Sanitough]

First game today,

Bucks defeated the Clippers with the score of 100-105.

https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401267680

Giannis had a monster performance with 36 points, 14 rebounds, 5 Ast, 1 STL, and 4 Blocks.
This is probably the best game of him so far this season.

[jossiel]

First game today,

Bucks defeated the Clippers with the score of 100-105.

https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401267680

Giannis had a monster performance with 36 points, 14 rebounds, 5 Ast, 1 STL, and 4 Blocks.
This is probably the best game of him so far this season.

This was a good match that I've watched before going somewhere. Giannis was really strong and flexible inside the perimeter. What I've noticed are those threes by Brooke Lopez, a center that shoots three is really something that amazes me.

In summary, most of them played well and contributed.

Props to LACs though, they've played well too.

[rhomelmabini]

I think that's the fans who voted for him, he doesn't need to feel guilty or what. if he will not play then he will disappoint the fans which is not good. All star is just suppose to be fan, seeing your favorite players in the floor is what matters at all, so Jimmy has to play, Bam will have his time.

The thing isn't about the vote by the fans but how he loves his teammate and how he have faith on how they play and Jimmy knows that. That's the bad side imo, people are just wanting their favorite players to play when in fact the people who knows that plays their best on the court are these players as well, well, we saw that when LeBron tweet those things about disrespected players and if there hasn't no injured players to replace with the show would just go on without seeing the best one on the court.

[vennali]

First game today,

Bucks defeated the Clippers with the score of 100-105.

https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401267680

Giannis had a monster performance with 36 points, 14 rebounds, 5 Ast, 1 STL, and 4 Blocks.
This is probably the best game of him so far this season.

When he gets it going, it is almost impossible to stop him. The only strat you can possibly run is to cover the whole paint and box him out, leave him to take jumpshot. They have fairly decent back court shooters to cover incase that happens. Middleton on his day, can be unstoppable from mid-range and truly an all star. Wasnt needed today as Giannis just did it all by himself. 14 rebounds 36 points and 5 assists.

[wheelz1200]

First game today,

Bucks defeated the Clippers with the score of 100-105.

https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401267680

Giannis had a monster performance with 36 points, 14 rebounds, 5 Ast, 1 STL, and 4 Blocks.
This is probably the best game of him so far this season.

When he gets it going, it is almost impossible to stop him. The only strat you can possibly run is to cover the whole paint and box him out, leave him to take jumpshot. They have fairly decent back court shooters to cover incase that happens. Middleton on his day, can be unstoppable from mid-range and truly an all star. Wasnt needed today as Giannis just did it all by himself. 14 rebounds 36 points and 5 assists.

Agreed Giannis is one person if he has the will that day and is getting in the paint with regularity than its going to be a long game for the other team.  He has the rare ability to single handedly take over the game with little that can be done on defense outside of double and true teaming him which just leads to wide open 3s all day so its a pick your poison scenario.  Havimg jrue back makes a HUGE difference.

[Lanatsa]

First game today,

Bucks defeated the Clippers with the score of 100-105.

https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401267680

Giannis had a monster performance with 36 points, 14 rebounds, 5 Ast, 1 STL, and 4 Blocks.
This is probably the best game of him so far this season.

When he gets it going, it is almost impossible to stop him. The only strat you can possibly run is to cover the whole paint and box him out, leave him to take jumpshot. They have fairly decent back court shooters to cover incase that happens. Middleton on his day, can be unstoppable from mid-range and truly an all star. Wasnt needed today as Giannis just did it all by himself. 14 rebounds 36 points and 5 assists.

Agreed Giannis is one person if he has the will that day and is getting in the paint with regularity than its going to be a long game for the other team.  He has the rare ability to single handedly take over the game with little that can be done on defense outside of double and true teaming him which just leads to wide open 3s all day so its a pick your poison scenario.  Havimg jrue back makes a HUGE difference.

He showed some splendid play on that one and he should really be remain constant when it comes to aggressiveness not only on offense but also in defense.

I have noticed that he had improved when it comes  to inside drive or clutching on where he don't hesitate even though he's been guarded tight.

He do need consistency with this one not only why physique but also into his mental state as well.Everything else is impressive on that game.

[yazher]

Today was a good day for both of the Lakers and Grizzlies, they blew out their opponent like it was just a pre-season game. If those players in Lakers do their job well, they can still be one of the best competitors in the league without AD. their defense is something that you cannot see in the other teams, as you can see Stephen Curry has done only a little thing at the 3 point line today.



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