2024 NBA Season

[ultrloa]

I'm really devastated to see Lakers being eliminated by Suns 4-2. I was hoping much better from them. But Davis' condition was really affective on this result that's for sure. Lebron couldn't save the team just by himself.

I'm surprised to see the outcome of the game and I can't imagine Lakers exit so early this season. They are strong team eventhough davis or either lebron is out but unfortunately there supposed to be good rooster didn't click as they are relying on their stars. Also they should get a legit shooter in their team to help maximize their perimeter shooting and I think this could give them a different looks on next season.

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[stadus]

I'm really devastated to see Lakers being eliminated by Suns 4-2. I was hoping much better from them. But Davis' condition was really affective on this result that's for sure. Lebron couldn't save the team just by himself.

I'm surprised to see the outcome of the game and I can't imagine Lakers exit so early this season. They are strong team eventhough davis or either lebron is out but unfortunately there supposed to be good rooster didn't click as they are relying on their stars. Also they should get a legit shooter in their team to help maximize their perimeter shooting and I think this could give them a different looks on next season.

They are not a strong team without Davis and Lebron playing for the team. In Lebron's first year with the Lakers, they did not reach the playoffs because Lebron got injured and missed many games, 2nd season they won a championship, and that' because they got AD and Lebron was healthy.

[Sanitough]

I'm really devastated to see Lakers being eliminated by Suns 4-2. I was hoping much better from them. But Davis' condition was really affective on this result that's for sure. Lebron couldn't save the team just by himself.

I'm surprised to see the outcome of the game and I can't imagine Lakers exit so early this season. They are strong team eventhough davis or either lebron is out but unfortunately there supposed to be good rooster didn't click as they are relying on their stars. Also they should get a legit shooter in their team to help maximize their perimeter shooting and I think this could give them a different looks on next season.

They are not a strong team without Davis and Lebron playing for the team. In Lebron's first year with the Lakers, they did not reach the playoffs because Lebron got injured and missed many games, 2nd season they won a championship, and that' because they got AD and Lebron was healthy.

Prior to the playoffs, the Lakers were 2nd in the favorites to win the NBA championship this season, that odds are based on the healthy squad of the Lakers.  So if one star is down, the odds will not be justifiable anymore. The odds have changed now.

https://www.oddsshark.com/nba/championship-odds

2021 NBA Championship Futures
Team   Odds
Brooklyn Nets   +170
Utah Jazz   +300
Milwaukee Bucks   +600
Phoenix Suns   +750
Philadelphia 76ers   +1000
Los Angeles Clippers   +1100
Denver Nuggets   +1500
Dallas Mavericks   +2500
Atlanta Hawks   +3300

But before Harden was traded, Brooklyn was not in the top favorite, it was the Lakers.

You see, it changes depending on the status of the team, Lakers are just unlucky they have injury problems this season.

[Yogee]

...Kristaps Porzingis has been paid $31 Million this year but in the playoffs, he can't contribute to the team that well. I don't think that he deserves that salary knowing that his health is a little bit concerning. Your takeaways from it?

There are many players "with potential" that suddenly disappears from the court during playoffs even if they were healthy. I'm talking about almost non-existent presence while playing for long minutes. Some people chokes when the stakes are higher.

Kahwi doesn't get the help he needs from his buddy PG too.

[SquallLeonhart]

I have to say I do not usually say that Refs are bad for a game because it is a quick easy way to get out, and I do believe that NBA refs are the worst refs in any sports, I watch almost all the famous sports and by far very easily NBA refs are the worst, only close competition is premier league refs.

However refs usually make horrible calls for both sides, I have never seen a ref be bad towards just one team because they do not really favor one team over another or at least make that known with calls, gotta give it to them they are always acting honest when it comes to teams, they suck for BOTH teams which is not good at all of course but at least fair. This game however was different, I have seen many many different times when Clippers got the favored call, Luka Doncic was murdered basically and he couldn't get most of the fouls, he would have 2x amount of FT if he got the calls he should have gotten.

[OgNasty]

Nets vs Bucks is nearly upon us. KD vs Giannis. I think the Nets while lacking the team chemistry of the Bucks will still be able to easily win this series. They just have too much talent. I think the Bucks probably have the best shot at stopping them though. After this series it should be smooth sailing for the Nets now that the Lakers are off the board…

[Dave1]

Nets vs Bucks is nearly upon us. KD vs Giannis. I think the Nets while lacking the team chemistry of the Bucks will still be able to easily win this series. They just have too much talent. I think the Bucks probably have the best shot at stopping them though. After this series it should be smooth sailing for the Nets now that the Lakers are off the board…

Yeah, but Bucks though is a improve taam, they have matured and invested on players that can play defense. So for me it will be a close series, the only talent the Nets have is the big 3 and then Joe Harris. The Bucks have Giannis Middleton and Jrue Holiday. Brook Lopez did play good against the Wizards, and I'm thinking he can continue with his high percentage hook shot against Blake.

[Oasisman]

The Lakers are done.
This might be the end of the LeBron era. A first round exit is such a devastating career record for LeBron as the defending champ, and this for sure will hurt his legacy. I personally didn't expect this to happen, but kodus to Booker, Cp3, and the whole Phoenix squad. Well deserved win against the defending champ. The AD injury isnt enough reason . The Lakers have no match with the Suns plain and simple.

I don't think so. Lebron still looks great, but I guess he didn't have enough time to adapt after injury, and he also didn't get enough help from teammates during the last two games. Anyway, congrats to the Suns. It was a great performance by Booker, considering that he destroyed the Lakers in the first quarter.

Yeah LeBron is still in good shape, but what I meant is that some new player might take LeBron's place as a dominant player in the NBA. And yeah we all see how the Lakers struggle without AD and LeBron with zero help from his teammates.
If the Lakers won't be able to bounce back next season then I officially call it the end of LeBron's era.

I'm a bit curious on who will be the next face of the NBA next to LeBron. We have seen so many promising players such as Luka, Devin Booker, Trae Young, and Ja Morant.

[Joca97]

Nets vs Bucks is nearly upon us. KD vs Giannis. I think the Nets while lacking the team chemistry of the Bucks will still be able to easily win this series. They just have too much talent. I think the Bucks probably have the best shot at stopping them though. After this series it should be smooth sailing for the Nets now that the Lakers are off the board…

This will be a really intresting match bucks won in the last two matches. Harden didnt play for them this was a big minus for that squad maybe thats why they lost those games. But i think this will probobly be one of the intresting matches in the play offs maybe another 7 match game

[TravelMug]

Nets vs Bucks is nearly upon us. KD vs Giannis. I think the Nets while lacking the team chemistry of the Bucks will still be able to easily win this series. They just have too much talent. I think the Bucks probably have the best shot at stopping them though. After this series it should be smooth sailing for the Nets now that the Lakers are off the board…

This will be a really intresting match bucks won in the last two matches. Harden didnt play for them this was a big minus for that squad maybe thats why they lost those games. But i think this will probobly be one of the intresting matches in the play offs maybe another 7 match game

Interesting to watch the game and hear the announcer that James Harden is not available?

The Bucks should take advantage of this, Giannis should step up big in game 1 and prove his case as the reigning MVP, all I saw those is him making long shot. He should penetrate more as he has the height and Brooklyn doesn't have a big man. Only Blake can contest or Durant. I think this will be the key in this game 1.

[Pamadar]

Nets vs Bucks is nearly upon us. KD vs Giannis. I think the Nets while lacking the team chemistry of the Bucks will still be able to easily win this series. They just have too much talent. I think the Bucks probably have the best shot at stopping them though. After this series it should be smooth sailing for the Nets now that the Lakers are off the board…

This will be a really intresting match bucks won in the last two matches. Harden didnt play for them this was a big minus for that squad maybe thats why they lost those games. But i think this will probobly be one of the intresting matches in the play offs maybe another 7 match game

Interesting to watch the game and hear the announcer that James Harden is not available?

The Bucks should take advantage of this, Giannis should step up big in game 1 and prove his case as the reigning MVP, all I saw those is him making long shot. He should penetrate more as he has the height and Brooklyn doesn't have a big man. Only Blake can contest or Durant. I think this will be the key in this game 1.

Not happening now as Kyrie and KD is really taking over.

Almost end of the 3rd with only 3 minutes left 83-75 in favor of Nets no Harden no problem as of the moment, role players like Harris and Griffin is standing up to help the two superstars while Claxton also protecting the rim, The chemistry are enough to compete with the visiting Bucks, one more quarter and we will see who's gonna take this game..

[bisdak40]

Nets vs Bucks is nearly upon us. KD vs Giannis. I think the Nets while lacking the team chemistry of the Bucks will still be able to easily win this series. They just have too much talent. I think the Bucks probably have the best shot at stopping them though. After this series it should be smooth sailing for the Nets now that the Lakers are off the board…

This will be a really intresting match bucks won in the last two matches. Harden didnt play for them this was a big minus for that squad maybe thats why they lost those games. But i think this will probobly be one of the intresting matches in the play offs maybe another 7 match game

Interesting to watch the game and hear the announcer that James Harden is not available?

The Bucks should take advantage of this, Giannis should step up big in game 1 and prove his case as the reigning MVP, all I saw those is him making long shot. He should penetrate more as he has the height and Brooklyn doesn't have a big man. Only Blake can contest or Durant. I think this will be the key in this game 1.

Not happening now as Kyrie and KD is really taking over.

Almost end of the 3rd with only 3 minutes left 83-75 in favor of Nets no Harden no problem as of the moment, role players like Harris and Griffin is standing up to help the two superstars while Claxton also protecting the rim, The chemistry are enough to compete with the visiting Bucks, one more quarter and we will see who's gonna take this game..

Blake Griffin is the best player of this game IMO, he shut down Giannis while knocking those 3's in the offensive end.

If this trend continues then there's no problem if James Harden won't suit in the next game but I know adjustments are going to be made by the Bucks but as of now, let us just enjoy the moment that we, backers of Nets in game one are winning  .

[Dave1]

^^ Nets already proved in game 1 that they can win without Harden, and one of their superstars stepping up in Griffin. Huge game for him, I haven't seen the entire game but see him making three's and then playing good defense and rebounds. Bucks has no answer for him, even Giannis cannot penetrated against the good defense of Griffin. Was a close game early, but Nets took over in the third, sure they live up the the betting odds as the favorite.

[yazher]

^^ Nets already proved in game 1 that they can win without Harden, and one of their superstars stepping up in Griffin. Huge game for him, I haven't seen the entire game but see him making three's and then playing good defense and rebounds. Bucks has no answer for him, even Giannis cannot penetrated against the good defense of Griffin. Was a close game early, but Nets took over in the third, sure they live up the the betting odds as the favorite.

With that high level of play, they can get past the Bucks in this series with not much problem. I think they can also win the next game even without James Harden, still, Griffin gives his best this time and I think it's revenge for Giannis because they were swept by him last playoffs and now it's payback time. I'm sure they will respond to this kind of game shown by the Nets and we will see another close game in their next match.

[danherbias07]

^^ Nets already proved in game 1 that they can win without Harden, and one of their superstars stepping up in Griffin. Huge game for him, I haven't seen the entire game but see him making three's and then playing good defense and rebounds. Bucks has no answer for him, even Giannis cannot penetrated against the good defense of Griffin. Was a close game early, but Nets took over in the third, sure they live up the the betting odds as the favorite.

They needed a big body to stop Giannis from getting a momentum to attack the paint and Griffin is the best choice for that position.
Coach Nash did a good job analyzing the outcome of the game.
Now it will be the Bucks problem on how they would react after losing. I saw big errors that I hope they will see after reviewing the game.
One is they cannot handle one on one defense with Kyrie and Durant. Lopez also lettting Griffin free in the three point line which should not happen and we witnessed how he punished them for leaving him open. They lack trusting each other to get the rebound.

[Jating]

^^ Nets already proved in game 1 that they can win without Harden, and one of their superstars stepping up in Griffin. Huge game for him, I haven't seen the entire game but see him making three's and then playing good defense and rebounds. Bucks has no answer for him, even Giannis cannot penetrated against the good defense of Griffin. Was a close game early, but Nets took over in the third, sure they live up the the betting odds as the favorite.

They needed a big body to stop Giannis from getting a momentum to attack the paint and Griffin is the best choice for that position.
Coach Nash did a good job analyzing the outcome of the game.
Now it will be the Bucks problem on how they would react after losing. I saw big errors that I hope they will see after reviewing the game.
One is they cannot handle one on one defense with Kyrie and Durant. Lopez also lettting Griffin free in the three point line which should not happen and we witnessed how he punished them for leaving him open. They lack trusting each other to get the rebound.

PJ Tucker try his best to stop Durant, and I think Griffin's game is unexpected, they concentrate too much on Irving and Durant and forget about how to handle Griffin as he has some outside three and getting a big 14 rebounds against a much taller Lopez.

Only Giannis and Middleton try to keep them in the fight, and they need to play team defense to stop Durant and Irving next game.

[btc_angela]

^^ Nets already proved in game 1 that they can win without Harden, and one of their superstars stepping up in Griffin. Huge game for him, I haven't seen the entire game but see him making three's and then playing good defense and rebounds. Bucks has no answer for him, even Giannis cannot penetrated against the good defense of Griffin. Was a close game early, but Nets took over in the third, sure they live up the the betting odds as the favorite.

With that high level of play, they can get past the Bucks in this series with not much problem. I think they can also win the next game even without James Harden, still, Griffin gives his best this time and I think it's revenge for Giannis because they were swept by him last playoffs and now it's payback time. I'm sure they will respond to this kind of game shown by the Nets and we will see another close game in their next match.

Yes, they didn't miss Harden after all because Blake Griffin and Joe Harris cover for him as both have a good game against the Bucks. I want Giannis though to really penetrate and challenge Blake or Durant in the middle, but it seems that Giannis weakness is still there, one on one fronting. He can post, but when he try to go one on one facing Blake, it seems that Giannis cannot get past Blake's defence and opted to pass the ball. It seems that Giannis is still not comfortable with this approach on his game and really need to improve it.

[LogitechMouse]

^^ Nets already proved in game 1 that they can win without Harden, and one of their superstars stepping up in Griffin. Huge game for him, I haven't seen the entire game but see him making three's and then playing good defense and rebounds. Bucks has no answer for him, even Giannis cannot penetrated against the good defense of Griffin. Was a close game early, but Nets took over in the third, sure they live up the the betting odds as the favorite.

No Harden, No Problem.
They got Griffin, they got the Win .

The Nets have the first blood in this series against the Bucks. The battle between Giannis and Durant is insane. 34 points and 29 points respectively but commend to Blake Griffin who is the big surprise in this game. He stepped up into his game having a 18 point 14 rebound night and his rebound is his playoff high since 2015 . I just hope that the injury that Harden took in the first minutes of the game will not be a big problem with his overall performance.

[Viscore]

^^ Nets already proved in game 1 that they can win without Harden, and one of their superstars stepping up in Griffin. Huge game for him, I haven't seen the entire game but see him making three's and then playing good defense and rebounds. Bucks has no answer for him, even Giannis cannot penetrated against the good defense of Griffin. Was a close game early, but Nets took over in the third, sure they live up the the betting odds as the favorite.

No Harden, No Problem.
They got Griffin, they got the Win .

The Nets have the first blood in this series against the Bucks. The battle between Giannis and Durant is insane. 34 points and 29 points respectively but commend to Blake Griffin who is the big surprise in this game. He stepped up into his game having a 18 point 14 rebound night and his rebound is his playoff high since 2015 . I just hope that the injury that Harden took in the first minutes of the game will not be a big problem with his overall performance.

It's actually Blake Griffin here who made a big difference for the team, he is playing with the hustle and he was rewarded for that. Durant and Irving, we know they can contribute but Blake Griffin just steps us his game big time.

[wildan88]

It seems like there is never really a big title contender before the start of the season. I don't know what causes that. Maybe it has to do with those raft days. That makes it a lot more exciting to follow than to watch Football. Those basketball players in America actually earn huge amounts of money with their performances. but some players are also legendary, that is. It is and remains a cumbersome system with all those groups of all directions such as east, west, etc.