2024 NBA Season

[chaser15]

Lebron was down 3-1 against a 73 win warriors and still managed to win the championship with bunch of scrabs that became tanking team after he left, I do not get how in the world people are still underestimating lebron after all these years, it is seriously unbelievable.

It's not about people are underestimating him but they are just concerned because of the injuries that hit Lebron James.

Did you see how he played after getting back to 20 games absence? You should notice already the changes then another injury hit him again. That win behind 1-3 to Golden State Warriors in the 2016 finals is played by a healthy Lebron. Lebron might not be seen being slow down for many years but the injury he got this season is slowly seeing an effect on his body. Lebron James is already 36 years old. His explosiveness is expected not to be the same during that 2016 finals.

And in the end, why only Lebron? Los Angeles Lakers, if won a championship, will be because of all-team performance.

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[Kelvinid]

Lebron was down 3-1 against a 73 win warriors and still managed to win the championship with bunch of scrabs that became tanking team after he left, I do not get how in the world people are still underestimating lebron after all these years, it is seriously unbelievable.

It's not about people are underestimating him but they are just concerned because of the injuries that hit Lebron James.

Did you see how he played after getting back to 20 games absence? You should notice already the changes then another injury hit him again. That win behind 1-3 to Golden State Warriors in the 2016 finals is played by a healthy Lebron. Lebron might not be seen being slow down for many years but the injury he got this season is slowly seeing an effect on his body. Lebron James is already 36 years old. His explosiveness is expected not to be the same during that 2016 finals.

And in the end, why only Lebron? Los Angeles Lakers, if won a championship, will be because of all-team performance.

Lebron is very significant on the success of the Lakers that's why people are only talking about him. Lakers obviously rely on Lebron, without him, Lakers are just an ordinary team that can be beaten by any team, even the worst team in the NBA, so it's understandable why people always talk on Lebron and the Lakers.

[Fredomago]

Lebron was down 3-1 against a 73 win warriors and still managed to win the championship with bunch of scrabs that became tanking team after he left, I do not get how in the world people are still underestimating lebron after all these years, it is seriously unbelievable.

It's not about people are underestimating him but they are just concerned because of the injuries that hit Lebron James.

Did you see how he played after getting back to 20 games absence? You should notice already the changes then another injury hit him again. That win behind 1-3 to Golden State Warriors in the 2016 finals is played by a healthy Lebron. Lebron might not be seen being slow down for many years but the injury he got this season is slowly seeing an effect on his body. Lebron James is already 36 years old. His explosiveness is expected not to be the same during that 2016 finals.

And in the end, why only Lebron? Los Angeles Lakers, if won a championship, will be because of all-team performance.

Lebron is very significant on the success of the Lakers that's why people are only talking about him. Lakers obviously rely on Lebron, without him, Lakers are just an ordinary team that can be beaten by any team, even the worst team in the NBA, so it's understandable why people always talk on Lebron and the Lakers.

Not against that statement but with AD and the rest of the team, it's tough to beat that team, they are just relying with him right now since his the main man but if he needed to rest and they allow AD to take over this team,

Still a team to beat, in terms of Lineup, the addition of Drummond will give AD a much comfortable offensive threat, knowing that there's someone down there who can fight hard to get the ball back, for sure the rotations without LeBron will change up.

For now, they are talking about LeBron but if in case they need to play without him, they'll be forced to fight more harder.

[akirasendo17]

Lebron was down 3-1 against a 73 win warriors and still managed to win the championship with bunch of scrabs that became tanking team after he left, I do not get how in the world people are still underestimating lebron after all these years, it is seriously unbelievable.

It's not about people are underestimating him but they are just concerned because of the injuries that hit Lebron James.

Did you see how he played after getting back to 20 games absence? You should notice already the changes then another injury hit him again. That win behind 1-3 to Golden State Warriors in the 2016 finals is played by a healthy Lebron. Lebron might not be seen being slow down for many years but the injury he got this season is slowly seeing an effect on his body. Lebron James is already 36 years old. His explosiveness is expected not to be the same during that 2016 finals.

And in the end, why only Lebron? Los Angeles Lakers, if won a championship, will be because of all-team performance.

Lebron is very significant on the success of the Lakers that's why people are only talking about him. Lakers obviously rely on Lebron, without him, Lakers are just an ordinary team that can be beaten by any team, even the worst team in the NBA, so it's understandable why people always talk on Lebron and the Lakers.

Not against that statement but with AD and the rest of the team, it's tough to beat that team, they are just relying with him right now since his the main man but if he needed to rest and they allow AD to take over this team,

Still a team to beat, in terms of Lineup, the addition of Drummond will give AD a much comfortable offensive threat, knowing that there's someone down there who can fight hard to get the ball back, for sure the rotations without LeBron will change up.

For now, they are talking about LeBron but if in case they need to play without him, they'll be forced to fight more harder.

With Drummond addition, Anthony Davis can focus on Offensive with Lebron, and as everybody says, this is really the team to beat even though they will be in the 7th or 8th seed it does not matter, the only reason they are at the bottom is that the two superstars are out and suns and jazz are aware of that I think they are praying not to face this team because its playoffs they will not get easy on any team especially their throne is on the line.

[yazher]

With Drummond addition, Anthony Davis can focus on Offensive with Lebron, and as everybody says, this is really the team to beat even though they will be in the 7th or 8th seed it does not matter, the only reason they are at the bottom is that the two superstars are out and suns and jazz are aware of that I think they are praying not to face this team because its playoffs they will not get easy on any team especially their throne is on the line.

If those Lakers superstars are healthy, there is no problem facing either of those teams. But before that, they need to win one more game to officially enter the NBA Playoffs and there's no doubt that will play with the one of the current best team in the league this year. If they can beat their first opponent in the first round, then the next games will be as easy as last year's games for them.
Unfortunately, they don't have any Howard and Rondo right now which will make the game difficult than last year.

[danherbias07]

Celtics won thru defense which is a good sign. They took the 7th spot for the playoffs defeating the Wizards in the Garden. Nets will be their opponent in the playoffs.
Jayson Tatum. Wow! This kid is really good. Just as I thought, if he fights back against the monster duo of the Wizards then it will be a win for the Celtics.
50 points and broken a record of most points in a play-in tournament. If he can keep this up then Brooklyn Nets will have a hard time defeating them.

Pacers also won versus the Hornets so the Wizards will be facing the Pacers for a chance to participate in the playoffs in the 8th spot. A battle of offense.

[OgNasty]

I thought both teams in that Boston versus Washington game shot pretty poorly. Especially the stars. With both teams field-goal percentage hovering around 40% I don’t think there’s too much to feel good about on this one. You can say it was their defense but it looked like a lot of sloppy shooting to me. I really wanted to see Russell Westbrook make a difference these playoffs but he still had a great season.

[LogitechMouse]

Celtics won thru defense which is a good sign. They took the 7th spot for the playoffs defeating the Wizards in the Garden. Nets will be their opponent in the playoffs.
Jayson Tatum. Wow! This kid is really good. Just as I thought, if he fights back against the monster duo of the Wizards then it will be a win for the Celtics.
50 points and broken a record of most points in a play-in tournament. If he can keep this up then Brooklyn Nets will have a hard time defeating them.

Pacers also won versus the Hornets so the Wizards will be facing the Pacers for a chance to participate in the playoffs in the 8th spot. A battle of offense.

Both of my predictions went wrong. I predicted for Hornets and Wizards to win but it went the other way.

Anyway congratulations to the Celtics as they will face the Nets in the playoffs and the Pacers has a chance to clinch to the playoffs if they will defeat the Wizards but enough of these 2 games.

I know that we are all waiting for the possible best game of the play-ins so far. LeBron VS. Steph. The battle of 2 all-stars. Which team will you bet on this game? I want to see them match up for at least 7 games but it seems that it will happen next year possibly.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Celtics won thru defense which is a good sign. They took the 7th spot for the playoffs defeating the Wizards in the Garden. Nets will be their opponent in the playoffs.
Jayson Tatum. Wow! This kid is really good. Just as I thought, if he fights back against the monster duo of the Wizards then it will be a win for the Celtics.
50 points and broken a record of most points in a play-in tournament. If he can keep this up then Brooklyn Nets will have a hard time defeating them.

Pacers also won versus the Hornets so the Wizards will be facing the Pacers for a chance to participate in the playoffs in the 8th spot. A battle of offense.

Just poor shooting on the part of Wizards, Westbrook and Beal can't really get their shots, yeah probably they well defended but they know how critical this game is. The Celtics on the other hand, with Walker and Tatum taking over the 3rd quarter and that's what they needed to win this game. Pretty much disappointed with Wizards, I thought that this is going to be close. Now Boston vs Nets in the playoffs, Tatum will have to be consistent against Brooklyn.

[danherbias07]

I know that we are all waiting for the possible best game of the play-ins so far. LeBron VS. Steph. The battle of 2 all-stars. Which team will you bet on this game? I want to see them match up for at least 7 games but it seems that it will happen next year possibly.

I am with GSW here as I was used betting for the unfavored team.

Same, I also lost both of my bets for Wizards and over 235.5.
I really thought it is going to be a high scoring game with Beal and WB around. But just like OG said, the percentage of shooting is too low.
Beal is not himself when it comes to offense that score 30+ points most of the time and that's still a bad night for him.
Same goes with Russell Westbrook with 6/18 field goals. That is not normal for a Wizards teams that really want that win.

Could it be a strategy to avoid confronting the Nets team but instead playing with the 76ers?
They will still need to go through the Pacers first.

[carlisle1]

With Drummond addition, Anthony Davis can focus on Offensive with Lebron, and as everybody says, this is really the team to beat even though they will be in the 7th or 8th seed it does not matter, the only reason they are at the bottom is that the two superstars are out and suns and jazz are aware of that I think they are praying not to face this team because its playoffs they will not get easy on any team especially their throne is on the line.

If those Lakers superstars are healthy, there is no problem facing either of those teams. But before that, they need to win one more game to officially enter the NBA Playoffs and there's no doubt that will play with the one of the current best team in the league this year. If they can beat their first opponent in the first round, then the next games will be as easy as last year's games for them.
Unfortunately, they don't have any Howard and Rondo right now which will make the game difficult than last year.

I see your point, the experienced and aggressiveness from Rondo and Howard really helped them to win the title from that last bubble.

But it's also true that if this Lakers squad will play healthier without any injury problem whoever they'll going to face in this incoming playoffs will still have a tough job beating them. Lakers with LeBron and Davis still have the advantage forcing things in their shoulders, and adding those supporting cast who are also good in their respective roles.

Let see tomorrow if they'll going to advance and win the number 7 spot from the hot Curry's leading Warriors.

[Yaunfitda]

I know that we are all waiting for the possible best game of the play-ins so far. LeBron VS. Steph. The battle of 2 all-stars. Which team will you bet on this game? I want to see them match up for at least 7 games but it seems that it will happen next year possibly.

Could it be a strategy to avoid confronting the Nets team but instead playing with the 76ers?
They will still need to go through the Pacers first.

This is also what I'm thinking, I don't want to say this but it looks like they deliberately took a dive here. It's very unusual for WB, even the commentators notice that he is not his usual left. Not gonna take away anything from the Celtics, they won, but Wizards is not the team that we witnessed last night against Boston.

Now they have to go to Pacers, who's riding on a momentum from a huge win against the Hornets.

[Jating]

I know that we are all waiting for the possible best game of the play-ins so far. LeBron VS. Steph. The battle of 2 all-stars. Which team will you bet on this game? I want to see them match up for at least 7 games but it seems that it will happen next year possibly.

I am with GSW here as I was used betting for the unfavored team.

It will be a huge win if GSW upset the Lakers tomorrow.

I think the key here, if Lakers opted to go on a tall line-up, AD, Drummond or AD Gasol, is that Golden State will have a field day playing pick and roll and switch for Curry. They are very good at that, and Curry might take advantage of the switch, pull some 3's or some ankle breakers for the Lakers big man.

But he has to score more here, I reckon he will be in the 30-40 or even more to win for GSW. And the supporting casts should contribute as well, Wiggins and Poole. And Curry might play the whole game too, he is averaging like 37 minutes per game. So we might see him going 40+ minutes to give GSW the W here.

[ultrloa]

I know that we are all waiting for the possible best game of the play-ins so far. LeBron VS. Steph. The battle of 2 all-stars. Which team will you bet on this game? I want to see them match up for at least 7 games but it seems that it will happen next year possibly.

I am with GSW here as I was used betting for the unfavored team.

It will be a huge win if GSW upset the Lakers tomorrow.

Yeah GSW is underdog here and many speculators are thinking that this is a easy win for lakers, but if GSW manage to take the challenge brought by this complete line up of lakers for sure this could be a great indicator that there adjustment abd team chemistry is now takibg on the right place. I'm excited to watch the game result tomorrow.

[OgNasty]

Hilarious that Charles Barkley guaranteed a Charlotte victory and they got stomped so badly by Indiana. His guarantee might as well be a kiss of death when it comes to predictions and NBA games. It’s hard to imagine that someone could have such a bad record even if you were just guessing. Charles Barkley is one of a kind. Always bet against his predictions.

[Natalim]

Hilarious that Charles Barkley guaranteed a Charlotte victory and they got stomped so badly by Indiana. His guarantee might as well be a kiss of death when it comes to predictions and NBA games. It’s hard to imagine that someone could have such a bad record even if you were just guessing. Charles Barkley is one of a kind. Always bet against his predictions.

Charles Barkley is a gambler, probably he is already betting against himself. No one could guarantee a win, even the Lakers is not guaranteed to win against the Warriors, so you are right, always bet against anyone popular who guarantees a specific team will win as he is most likely wrong.

[Hypnosis00]

The games yesterday are not close, what about the games tomorrow. I'm so excited with the Lakers vs Warriors games, do you think the Warriors can upset the Lakers here? I like to hear your thoughts on this, Warriors playing great basketball going to this play-in, do they have a good chance tomorrow?

[Reid]

The games yesterday are not close, what about the games tomorrow. I'm so excited with the Lakers vs Warriors games, do you think the Warriors can upset the Lakers here? I like to hear your thoughts on this, Warriors playing great basketball going to this play-in, do they have a good chance tomorrow?

It's slim. If Steph could heat up early in the game then a chance may open.
Put a big deficit on the scoreboard and just maintain it. Rest Curry, Green, and Wiggins while the 2nd team will try to stop every possession and waste time.
Because that's their problem against the Lakers team. Back up.
Curry is the kind of player who gets exhausted easily with the set-up play made for him. He keeps on running without the ball, screen, and it's like everything rotates on him.
The Lakers' only key to winning the game is to stop that.

[Hypnosis00]

The games yesterday are not close, what about the games tomorrow. I'm so excited with the Lakers vs Warriors games, do you think the Warriors can upset the Lakers here? I like to hear your thoughts on this, Warriors playing great basketball going to this play-in, do they have a good chance tomorrow?

It's slim. If Steph could heat up early in the game then a chance may open.
Put a big deficit on the scoreboard and just maintain it. Rest Curry, Green, and Wiggins while the 2nd team will try to stop every possession and waste time.
Because that's their problem against the Lakers team. Back up.
Curry is the kind of player who gets exhausted easily with the set-up play made for him. He keeps on running without the ball, screen, and it's like everything rotates on him.
The Lakers' only key to winning the game is to stop that.

Thanks for your opinion mate, I'm just impressed with Curry's game in the last few games, so I'm thinking maybe they have a chance to win against the Lakers. I believe GSW beat the Lakers once in the regular season, so that means they can really beat the Lakers.

However, I respect your opinion, Lakers are just smart, they have a lot of weapons, especially the inside while the Warriors are relying so much on Curry.

[wheelz1200]

The games yesterday are not close, what about the games tomorrow. I'm so excited with the Lakers vs Warriors games, do you think the Warriors can upset the Lakers here? I like to hear your thoughts on this, Warriors playing great basketball going to this play-in, do they have a good chance tomorrow?

It's slim. If Steph could heat up early in the game then a chance may open.
Put a big deficit on the scoreboard and just maintain it. Rest Curry, Green, and Wiggins while the 2nd team will try to stop every possession and waste time.
Because that's their problem against the Lakers team. Back up.
Curry is the kind of player who gets exhausted easily with the set-up play made for him. He keeps on running without the ball, screen, and it's like everything rotates on him.
The Lakers' only key to winning the game is to stop that.

I don't know about slim.  I do think lakers will win, but no way golden state lays down in this one.  Should be some good fireworks tonight.  Think steph drops 40 and makes a good run at it but in the end Lakers have too many pieces for steph to deal with.  Wish we could see a GS team against the Lakers with klay playing.  Shame, hope he returns to some form of his old self