2024 NBA Season

[Pamadar]

They are now leading the Phoenix Suns comfortably, Kemba Walker has a good game, good match up against Chris Paul but he got the numbers now.

Got 32 points for this game leading the Celtics to win this match, I like the way they've handle this game, playing solid
and really got the determination to keep what they've estabished from the beginning.

I put a bet on Suns @(-4.5), but I guess I have to accept that most likely I will lose this bet.

It's really tough to bet if you are leaning with comaprison and with those forecast news that most of the ain't accurate.

Finally though, it seems that the New Orleans will end their losing drought against Orlando Magic (hopefully).

No question, they lead huge from first to third quarters, finishing this with a large deficits.

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[Jating]

No Jayson Tatum, No Kemba Walker, No Jaylen Brown, Celtics will be too easy to handle for the Phoenix Suns.

On their first meeting, Sunx able to hold Celtics with a 10 point lead with Tatum and Kemba on board.

Don't risk for Moneyline with them.

Tatum and Walker played. Celtics at lead now with 10 points.
I don't think this will go the Suns way.
That's the problem with news they provide before the game. They put players in questionable status while they are totally healthy.
Celtics might win this one with Kemba on fire.

Mavs vs Lakers later. Don't miss it. A must win for the Mavs team so this game might go crazy tight.

Regarding the Mavs vs Lakers, will Anthony Davis suited up for this game? Reports are circulating that he might be playing tonight.

Yeah, Celtics already won by 13 points. Hope someone won because they are a underdog here.

Anthony Davis played a little but not well. Not very encouraging but nice to see him out there. The game is ending as I type this. A good ending so far, especially the part Montrez Harrell got hit in the face with the ball on a pass from Dennis Schroeder. Looks like Luka Doncic is going to bring home the win for the Dallas Mavericks though.

We should never expect a big game from Anthony Davis after coming back from an injury. I think the Lakers are going to to play him limited minutes for the first few games and he how Davis body will respond.

I like the intensity of Boston in their games against the Suns. The problem is that they are very inconsistent. They should really play very hard day in day out, they are capable of wining big games against highly touted teams.

[akirasendo17]

No Jayson Tatum, No Kemba Walker, No Jaylen Brown, Celtics will be too easy to handle for the Phoenix Suns.

On their first meeting, Sunx able to hold Celtics with a 10 point lead with Tatum and Kemba on board.

Don't risk for Moneyline with them.

Tatum and Walker played. Celtics at lead now with 10 points.
I don't think this will go the Suns way.
That's the problem with news they provide before the game. They put players in questionable status while they are totally healthy.
Celtics might win this one with Kemba on fire.

Mavs vs Lakers later. Don't miss it. A must win for the Mavs team so this game might go crazy tight.

Regarding the Mavs vs Lakers, will Anthony Davis suited up for this game? Reports are circulating that he might be playing tonight.

Yeah, Celtics already won by 13 points. Hope someone won because they are a underdog here.

Anthony Davis played a little but not well. Not very encouraging but nice to see him out there. The game is ending as I type this. A good ending so far, especially the part Montrez Harrell got hit in the face with the ball on a pass from Dennis Schroeder. Looks like Luka Doncic is going to bring home the win for the Dallas Mavericks though.

We should never expect a big game from Anthony Davis after coming back from an injury. I think the Lakers are going to to play him limited minutes for the first few games and he how Davis body will respond.

I like the intensity of Boston in their games against the Suns. The problem is that they are very inconsistent. They should really play very hard day in day out, they are capable of wining big games against highly touted teams.

definitely, as I said before they will restrict Anthony Davis minutes and he will not perform well in his return because he will, measure or check if there is still pain, he needs a couple of games to bring back to the original shape, Boston players are really improving especially Jason Tatum he will be a franchise player for them, he is still young and more room for growth can't wait to see how he will perform in his prime.

[Vaculin]

definitely, as I said before they will restrict Anthony Davis minutes and he will not perform well in his return because he will, measure or check if there is still pain, he needs a couple of games to bring back to the original shape, Boston players are really improving especially Jason Tatum he will be a franchise player for them, he is still young and more room for growth can't wait to see how he will perform in his prime.

Davis had some limited production due to limited minutes, but I think he is pissed with that limit and Lebron laught at him.

I saw this video in youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvwOB80RFso... our guy Davis still want to play but has to follow the minute restriction.

[Sanitough]

definitely, as I said before they will restrict Anthony Davis minutes and he will not perform well in his return because he will, measure or check if there is still pain, he needs a couple of games to bring back to the original shape, Boston players are really improving especially Jason Tatum he will be a franchise player for them, he is still young and more room for growth can't wait to see how he will perform in his prime.

Davis had some limited production due to limited minutes, but I think he is pissed with that limit and Lebron laught at him.

I saw this video in youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvwOB80RFso... our guy Davis still want to play but has to follow the minute restriction.

Let's understand his emotion, he just want his team to win because their standing is going down. Give him few games and he will not be restricted again, just like Kevin Durant when he got back from injury, he was only given with limited minutes but eventually got off from restriction and played the maximum minutes, unfortunate for him he was injured again, so probably Lakers managemnet are just being careful as they know how valuable Davis in the playoffs.

[Reid]

definitely, as I said before they will restrict Anthony Davis minutes and he will not perform well in his return because he will, measure or check if there is still pain, he needs a couple of games to bring back to the original shape, Boston players are really improving especially Jason Tatum he will be a franchise player for them, he is still young and more room for growth can't wait to see how he will perform in his prime.

Davis had some limited production due to limited minutes, but I think he is pissed with that limit and Lebron laught at him.

I saw this video in youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvwOB80RFso... our guy Davis still want to play but has to follow the minute restriction.

Yes, it all for him. He will get his minutes. Besides, they are already in a good spot with 3 wins away from the numbers 6.
We all want to see him back and being explosive again but it will be better if we will see him in fully healthy body.
I watched him play and he keeps on falling on the floor. Damn, I was nervous with every fall coz he still looks fragile to me. 

The Warriors still hanging at the 10th while the Pelicans will require to win every game if they want a slot on the play in tournament.
Wizards, Raptors, and Bulls on the other side are tied with 25 wins.
Every game is important and a must-win for them.

[Ziskinberg]

definitely, as I said before they will restrict Anthony Davis minutes and he will not perform well in his return because he will, measure or check if there is still pain, he needs a couple of games to bring back to the original shape, Boston players are really improving especially Jason Tatum he will be a franchise player for them, he is still young and more room for growth can't wait to see how he will perform in his prime.

Davis had some limited production due to limited minutes, but I think he is pissed with that limit and Lebron laught at him.

I saw this video in youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvwOB80RFso... our guy Davis still want to play but has to follow the minute restriction.

Yes, it all for him. He will get his minutes. Besides, they are already in a good spot with 3 wins away from the numbers 6.
We all want to see him back and being explosive again but it will be better if we will see him in fully healthy body.
I watched him play and he keeps on falling on the floor. Damn, I was nervous with every fall coz he still looks fragile to me. 

The Warriors still hanging at the 10th while the Pelicans will require to win every game if they want a slot on the play in tournament.
Wizards, Raptors, and Bulls on the other side are tied with 25 wins.
Every game is important and a must-win for them.

The playoffs is coming, every game is important to them and with that, it will be more entertaining to us fans. Warriors needs to qualify, I love to see them in the playoffs and let Curry be is MVP form again although GSW is currently not expected by many to win in the playoffs.

Still, I would insist on seeing them as long as Curry is healthy, so hopefully they'll make it and win games from now on.
Also, I like the effort of the Wizards lately, WB and BEAL seems to be playing like they are in good chemistry, and they are enjoying  what they are doing.

[yazher]

definitely, as I said before they will restrict Anthony Davis minutes and he will not perform well in his return because he will, measure or check if there is still pain, he needs a couple of games to bring back to the original shape, Boston players are really improving especially Jason Tatum he will be a franchise player for them, he is still young and more room for growth can't wait to see how he will perform in his prime.

Davis had some limited production due to limited minutes, but I think he is pissed with that limit and Lebron laught at him.

I saw this video in youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvwOB80RFso... our guy Davis still want to play but has to follow the minute restriction.

Let's understand his emotion, he just want his team to win because their standing is going down. Give him few games and he will not be restricted again, just like Kevin Durant when he got back from injury, he was only given with limited minutes but eventually got off from restriction and played the maximum minutes, unfortunate for him he was injured again, so probably Lakers managemnet are just being careful as they know how valuable Davis in the playoffs.

That's right the guy has just returned after suffered some injuries that cause him to be absent in the court for months and now he's back. Although the game was not that good for them, they still at their good spot and will continue to be there when he gives all his best and when Lebron James returned too, they will play like they were in the NBA finals last year. now that they have Andrew in the line big man roles in the court will be easy for them at this time.

[Hypnosis00]

definitely, as I said before they will restrict Anthony Davis minutes and he will not perform well in his return because he will, measure or check if there is still pain, he needs a couple of games to bring back to the original shape, Boston players are really improving especially Jason Tatum he will be a franchise player for them, he is still young and more room for growth can't wait to see how he will perform in his prime.

Davis had some limited production due to limited minutes, but I think he is pissed with that limit and Lebron laught at him.

I saw this video in youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvwOB80RFso... our guy Davis still want to play but has to follow the minute restriction.

Let's understand his emotion, he just want his team to win because their standing is going down. Give him few games and he will not be restricted again, just like Kevin Durant when he got back from injury, he was only given with limited minutes but eventually got off from restriction and played the maximum minutes, unfortunate for him he was injured again, so probably Lakers managemnet are just being careful as they know how valuable Davis in the playoffs.

That's right the guy has just returned after suffered some injuries that cause him to be absent in the court for months and now he's back. Although the game was not that good for them, they still at their good spot and will continue to be there when he gives all his best and when Lebron James returned too, they will play like they were in the NBA finals last year. now that they have Andrew in the line big man roles in the court will be easy for them at this time.

I don't think it will be easier for them this NBA Finals if indeed they will make it again, why? because the Nets are a strong team, they could dominate in the East once they are all healthy. Drummond is strong but Nets have also upgraded their line up, and that is to beat the Lakers.

This NBA Finals will be a fair match up, unlike before where Heat was a real underdog.

[Botnake]

Dallas also need to keep winning so they'll be in a secure spot, they are now tied with Portland but Portland has some struggle recently, is on a 3 losing steak already.  With his injury of KP again, I hope Dallas would still be winning even without KP as KP need some rest so he will ready once playoff comes, unlike in the past that he was missed some important games.

per update, https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/basketball/nba/player/30160/kristaps-porzingis

Kristaps Porzingis sprained his left ankle and won't return to Thursday's game against the Lakers.
He somewhat surprisingly played in the back-to-back tonight and in hindsight, maybe he should have just taken the night off. KP finished with 19 points, six rebounds, a steal and a 3-pointer on 6-of-11 shooting and should be considered day-to-day with the injury, although it didn't look great in replays and it's possible he misses some time. Luka Doncic is on the bench with his shoe off, also dealing with an ankle issue, but we're guessing he'll return.

RELATED: Luka Doncic
SOURCE: Chris Haynes on Twitter
Apr 22, 2021, 11:50 PM ET

[CLS63]

Dallas got a very valuable win against Lakers, 115-110. It's important because they are trying to promote to the 1/8 finals. A. Davis played in this game but had a poor performance (4 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast).

[danherbias07]

Regarding the Mavs vs Lakers, will Anthony Davis suited up for this game? Reports are circulating that he might be playing tonight.

Sorry, for the late reply. I didn't mention it here because I already did at the other thread. 

Also, I like the effort of the Wizards lately, WB and BEAL seems to be playing like they are in good chemistry, and they are enjoying  what they are doing.

Not for me. Sorry.
When I watched them, it's like WB and Beal is in a different team.
Pure isolation plays whenever they handle the ball. But I never saw the real chemistry like Jokic and Murray or Doncic and KP.
However, it does work for the Wizards and that's all that matters. Those two guys can make anything out of nothing. From the 10 point lead of GSW to nothing and even won the game. Both are awesome when they are focused.

[carlisle1]

definitely, as I said before they will restrict Anthony Davis minutes and he will not perform well in his return because he will, measure or check if there is still pain, he needs a couple of games to bring back to the original shape, Boston players are really improving especially Jason Tatum he will be a franchise player for them, he is still young and more room for growth can't wait to see how he will perform in his prime.

Davis had some limited production due to limited minutes, but I think he is pissed with that limit and Lebron laught at him.

I saw this video in youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvwOB80RFso... our guy Davis still want to play but has to follow the minute restriction.

Let's understand his emotion, he just want his team to win because their standing is going down. Give him few games and he will not be restricted again, just like Kevin Durant when he got back from injury, he was only given with limited minutes but eventually got off from restriction and played the maximum minutes, unfortunate for him he was injured again, so probably Lakers management are just being careful as they know how valuable Davis in the playoffs.

AD is one of their best asset so management will take care of him not even he's thinking that he can play for much longer time,
he needs to follow the rules coming from the inside staff.

He wanted to win but duty calls from the coaching staff, limiting he's minutes and not to allow him to force everything in his comeback.

Give him another 2-3 games and for sure he'll never let the Lakers fans lifting for  more upcoming win before the playoffs.

[Yaunfitda]

definitely, as I said before they will restrict Anthony Davis minutes and he will not perform well in his return because he will, measure or check if there is still pain, he needs a couple of games to bring back to the original shape, Boston players are really improving especially Jason Tatum he will be a franchise player for them, he is still young and more room for growth can't wait to see how he will perform in his prime.

Davis had some limited production due to limited minutes, but I think he is pissed with that limit and Lebron laught at him.

I saw this video in youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvwOB80RFso... our guy Davis still want to play but has to follow the minute restriction.

Let's understand his emotion, he just want his team to win because their standing is going down. Give him few games and he will not be restricted again, just like Kevin Durant when he got back from injury, he was only given with limited minutes but eventually got off from restriction and played the maximum minutes, unfortunate for him he was injured again, so probably Lakers managemnet are just being careful as they know how valuable Davis in the playoffs.

Yeah, it's all but natural for Davis to act and be emotional. After all he really wanted to play and chooses this game against the Mavs because this is critical for them. I think Durant though is different case, the timing, specially Lakers in the playoffs.

So let's wait and see what will be the response of LA management. They really need Davis, probably more minutes in his next game.

[el kaka22]

^^That limited minutes will also help him as much as it helps the team as well. Think about it this way, if he came back and started with 30+ minutes there is a chance he could be injured again and that is bad for himself the most, and also it would be bad for the team as well.

However it would also be bad for the team to play him 30 minutes, even without injury risk, because he hasn't played in a while and playing him small minutes first while he is still not back to his shape and then increasing his minutes will definitely make things better for the team, let him get back to his level again and he will be ready to play 30+ minutes and deliver for sure.

Of course Lakers needed him, and he will be there, he is playing already which is good news, but they can't risk an injury at this point, that would mean he may not be 100% in playoffs, that is why they are being extra careful.

[Spack17]

Celtics - Suns game could be the most boring game of last night.    After knowing that Celtics' important players would play in this game, I was expecting a high-scored and close game. But Celtics won the game 99-86. I wasn't surprised with Celtics' winning a victory but Suns were really not good enough to put up a good fight in this.

[Kelvinid]

Celtics - Suns game could be the most boring game of last night.    After knowing that Celtics' important players would play in this game, I was expecting a high-scored and close game. But Celtics won the game 99-86. I wasn't surprised with Celtics' winning a victory but Suns were really not good enough to put up a good fight in this.

Suns had a bad night, that's just it, sometimes they are exhausted and they loss a game, but don't worry it's just one game and they are still in good standing now, last time I check, they are already in the number 2 rank in the west, so that's a guaranteed playoff spot already.

Suns loss now, but they'll start winning games again, and I think they are not so hungry now that they know they will be in the playoffs, you know injury could happen and things could go bad to them, not only they are after on winning in regular season but most especially itn he playoffs as they did not step on that big competition for a long time.

[stomachgrowls]

^^That limited minutes will also help him as much as it helps the team as well. Think about it this way, if he came back and started with 30+ minutes there is a chance he could be injured again and that is bad for himself the most, and also it would be bad for the team as well.

However it would also be bad for the team to play him 30 minutes, even without injury risk, because he hasn't played in a while and playing him small minutes first while he is still not back to his shape and then increasing his minutes will definitely make things better for the team, let him get back to his level again and he will be ready to play 30+ minutes and deliver for sure.

Of course Lakers needed him, and he will be there, he is playing already which is good news, but they can't risk an injury at this point, that would mean he may not be 100% in playoffs, that is why they are being extra careful.

Would really a tough decision but they would really be needing to that for them to keep AD on having the risk of some injury again and they would really be in big trouble if that would happen.

Their current standing is going down but still far of to be dropped on playoffs.Its just understandable if they put out limited minutes of gametime for AD but it would be gradually go back to normal

minutes as he would able to play further but he should really be careful because we dont know on when injuries could possibly happen.Even if you do play less minutes but
you arent careful then likely you would  really be injured again.

[ultrloa]

^^That limited minutes will also help him as much as it helps the team as well. Think about it this way, if he came back and started with 30+ minutes there is a chance he could be injured again and that is bad for himself the most, and also it would be bad for the team as well.

However it would also be bad for the team to play him 30 minutes, even without injury risk, because he hasn't played in a while and playing him small minutes first while he is still not back to his shape and then increasing his minutes will definitely make things better for the team, let him get back to his level again and he will be ready to play 30+ minutes and deliver for sure.

Of course Lakers needed him, and he will be there, he is playing already which is good news, but they can't risk an injury at this point, that would mean he may not be 100% in playoffs, that is why they are being extra careful.

Would really a tough decision but they would really be needing to that for them to keep AD on having the risk of some injury again and they would really be in big trouble if that would happen.

Their current standing is going down but still far of to be dropped on playoffs.Its just understandable if they put out limited minutes of gametime for AD but it would be gradually go back to normal

minutes as he would able to play further but he should really be careful because we dont know on when injuries could possibly happen.Even if you do play less minutes but
you arent careful then likely you would  really be injured again.

Better they not force him to play for better future since if their management is not sure about his health.
Better put him back on the line up once his 100% healthy. Looking at his last games performance makes him looks like that he's not totally ok so ita good to make him rest and maybe let him comeback in playoffs. Although we know lakers really need him but rushing his recovery doesn't give any good effects to them in the long run.

[TravelMug]

Celtics - Suns game could be the most boring game of last night.    After knowing that Celtics' important players would play in this game, I was expecting a high-scored and close game. But Celtics won the game 99-86. I wasn't surprised with Celtics' winning a victory but Suns were really not good enough to put up a good fight in this.

Suns had a bad night, that's just it, sometimes they are exhausted and they loss a game, but don't worry it's just one game and they are still in good standing now, last time I check, they are already in the number 2 rank in the west, so that's a guaranteed playoff spot already.

Suns loss now, but they'll start winning games again, and I think they are not so hungry now that they know they will be in the playoffs, you know injury could happen and things could go bad to them, not only they are after on winning in regular season but most especially itn he playoffs as they did not step on that big competition for a long time.

Yeah, I would say that Suns started very bad and let the Celtics get a huge lead. And with that lead, it's hard to comeback when Kemba is on fire, I thought that they can contend at least in the 1st half, trim the lead and then make it competitive in the 2nd half.

For AD's limited minutes in his comeback, I think LA did a good job not letting him play more minutes. It's obvious, we all know that a player who has been injured cannot come back and play full minutes like he use to when he didn't injured himself. They are still in 5th place, good position with enough room from the next team, Portland at 3 games.