2024 NBA Season

[carlisle1]

Well, I think it wasn't just me who realized Kristaps Porzingis is playing  poorly in Dallas and not helping the team like he should be, and also KP is very inconsistent in games.

I would like to know, but I don't understand why KP has been playing so poorly lately.
He's very tall 221cm (7-3), he's young, has good ball control (for his height) and he certainly has the ability to be an All Star.

Anyway, I don't understand why he's not an excellent duo with Luka Doncic.
If KP could play a little bit better and improve his skills, probably KP and Dondic could be one of the best duos in the NBA nowdays, maybe in top 10 (my opinion)

KP didn't helped when Luka needed him the most, if Mavs won't trade him next season they need to demand a lot from this player.
Luka needs to have a backup partner who can provide him the help, someone who can lift the team when he's not playing well
or when the defense are all focus with him, there's someone that's needs to step up and provide that lift.

KP is not that type he just there to play but not as how Luka treat this opportunities, sad to say that they need to end their quest for the title.

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[stadus]

Well, I think it wasn't just me who realized Kristaps Porzingis is playing  poorly in Dallas and not helping the team like he should be, and also KP is very inconsistent in games.

I would like to know, but I don't understand why KP has been playing so poorly lately.
He's very tall 221cm (7-3), he's young, has good ball control (for his height) and he certainly has the ability to be an All Star.

Anyway, I don't understand why he's not an excellent duo with Luka Doncic.
If KP could play a little bit better and improve his skills, probably KP and Dondic could be one of the best duos in the NBA nowdays, maybe in top 10 (my opinion)

KP didn't helped when Luka needed him the most, if Mavs won't trade him next season they need to demand a lot from this player.
Luka needs to have a backup partner who can provide him the help, someone who can lift the team when he's not playing well
or when the defense are all focus with him, there's someone that's needs to step up and provide that lift.

KP is not that type he just there to play but not as how Luka treat this opportunities, sad to say that they need to end their quest for the title.

Kawhi got PG, Luka does not have KP when he needed the most. It's previous obvious that Luka will get tired in the 2nd half as he was producing a lot of points in the 1st haft, that 1st half alone was already a big contribution for Luka, it should be the other players who have to do the favor, help the young star and pull a win or at least compete at a very high level.

[carlisle1]

Well, I think it wasn't just me who realized Kristaps Porzingis is playing  poorly in Dallas and not helping the team like he should be, and also KP is very inconsistent in games.

I would like to know, but I don't understand why KP has been playing so poorly lately.
He's very tall 221cm (7-3), he's young, has good ball control (for his height) and he certainly has the ability to be an All Star.

Anyway, I don't understand why he's not an excellent duo with Luka Doncic.
If KP could play a little bit better and improve his skills, probably KP and Dondic could be one of the best duos in the NBA nowdays, maybe in top 10 (my opinion)

KP didn't helped when Luka needed him the most, if Mavs won't trade him next season they need to demand a lot from this player.
Luka needs to have a backup partner who can provide him the help, someone who can lift the team when he's not playing well
or when the defense are all focus with him, there's someone that's needs to step up and provide that lift.

KP is not that type he just there to play but not as how Luka treat this opportunities, sad to say that they need to end their quest for the title.

Kawhi got PG, Luka does not have KP when he needed the most. It's previous obvious that Luka will get tired in the 2nd half as he was producing a lot of points in the 1st haft, that 1st half alone was already a big contribution for Luka, it should be the other players who have to do the favor, help the young star and pull a win or at least compete at a very high level.

Indeed! But we did not see that from KP, he's just playing at his level and not minding what to do in helping the entire team, Unlike this young super star who carried this team up to this do or die game, he have an impressive playoff run but ain't enough if there's no one who will help him, this sport is for teamwork, it's no longer the Jordan Era where he will lift the entire team and win the game.

This  generation where superstars are playing alongside with more superstars, very difficult to win if you are the only one who have the mentality while your other teammates are just there to complete the needed 4 additional players inside the court.

[stadus]

Well, I think it wasn't just me who realized Kristaps Porzingis is playing  poorly in Dallas and not helping the team like he should be, and also KP is very inconsistent in games.

I would like to know, but I don't understand why KP has been playing so poorly lately.
He's very tall 221cm (7-3), he's young, has good ball control (for his height) and he certainly has the ability to be an All Star.

Anyway, I don't understand why he's not an excellent duo with Luka Doncic.
If KP could play a little bit better and improve his skills, probably KP and Dondic could be one of the best duos in the NBA nowdays, maybe in top 10 (my opinion)

KP didn't helped when Luka needed him the most, if Mavs won't trade him next season they need to demand a lot from this player.
Luka needs to have a backup partner who can provide him the help, someone who can lift the team when he's not playing well
or when the defense are all focus with him, there's someone that's needs to step up and provide that lift.

KP is not that type he just there to play but not as how Luka treat this opportunities, sad to say that they need to end their quest for the title.

Kawhi got PG, Luka does not have KP when he needed the most. It's previous obvious that Luka will get tired in the 2nd half as he was producing a lot of points in the 1st haft, that 1st half alone was already a big contribution for Luka, it should be the other players who have to do the favor, help the young star and pull a win or at least compete at a very high level.

Indeed! But we did not see that from KP, he's just playing at his level and not minding what to do in helping the entire team, Unlike this young super star who carried this team up to this do or die game, he have an impressive playoff run but ain't enough if there's no one who will help him, this sport is for teamwork, it's no longer the Jordan Era where he will lift the entire team and win the game.

This  generation where superstars are playing alongside with more superstars, very difficult to win if you are the only one who have the mentality while your other teammates are just there to complete the needed 4 additional players inside the court.

Of his years of stay with the Mavericks, we did not see him play the way he is expected, he got a high salary so the Mavericks could move him to acquire another star player, they've seen enough for him, I'm not saying KP is a terrible player, he maybe does not fit with the system of the Mavericks.

[Yamifoud]

The line in game 2 (Nets vs Bucks) is a bit strange, Harden is out, just like in game 1, but are we not seeing how the Nets dominated the Bucks in game 1?
Please experts, can you share your thoughts on why this happened? I'm worried about my bet on the Nets.

[Viscore]

The line in game 2 (Nets vs Bucks) is a bit strange, Harden is out, just like in game 1, but are we not seeing how the Nets dominated the Bucks in game 1?
Please experts, can you share your thoughts on why this happened? I'm worried about my bet on the Nets.

You'll never know the outcome, in-game 1 when Harden does not finish the game due to injury, everyone is jumping on the Bucks to win, but they were wrong, instead, it was the Nets who really dominate the Bucks in that game. Giannis still played his best, but in terms of weapons, the Nets have the better offensive unit as we saw in game 2.

I can't also predict correctly what will happen in game 2, but it should still be a win by the Nets since they are at home, had the momentum and they have already adjusted knowing Harden is out.

[Fredomago]

The line in game 2 (Nets vs Bucks) is a bit strange, Harden is out, just like in game 1, but are we not seeing how the Nets dominated the Bucks in game 1?
Please experts, can you share your thoughts on why this happened? I'm worried about my bet on the Nets.

You'll never know the outcome, in-game 1 when Harden does not finish the game due to injury, everyone is jumping on the Bucks to win, but they were wrong, instead, it was the Nets who really dominate the Bucks in that game. Giannis still played his best, but in terms of weapons, the Nets have the better offensive unit as we saw in game 2.

I can't also predict correctly what will happen in game 2, but it should still be a win by the Nets since they are at home, had the momentum and they have already adjusted knowing Harden is out.

If same firepower from KD and Kyrie and all those role players will have the same rhythm the way they played from game 1, even without Harden they can win it out from the Bucks a home court advantage should never be waste.

Though for sure there are lots of adjustment that both coaches will do, they needed to counter each momentum that each teams will shoe upon.

Bucks needs help Giannis can't lift it all  alone the productions from Middleton and Holiday is very important if they wanted to snatch one win from the Nets home court.

[Viscore]

The line in game 2 (Nets vs Bucks) is a bit strange, Harden is out, just like in game 1, but are we not seeing how the Nets dominated the Bucks in game 1?
Please experts, can you share your thoughts on why this happened? I'm worried about my bet on the Nets.

You'll never know the outcome, in-game 1 when Harden does not finish the game due to injury, everyone is jumping on the Bucks to win, but they were wrong, instead, it was the Nets who really dominate the Bucks in that game. Giannis still played his best, but in terms of weapons, the Nets have the better offensive unit as we saw in game 2.

I can't also predict correctly what will happen in game 2, but it should still be a win by the Nets since they are at home, had the momentum and they have already adjusted knowing Harden is out.

If same firepower from KD and Kyrie and all those role players will have the same rhythm the way they played from game 1, even without Harden they can win it out from the Bucks a home court advantage should never be waste.

Though for sure there are lots of adjustment that both coaches will do, they needed to counter each momentum that each teams will shoe upon.

Bucks needs help Giannis can't lift it all  alone the productions from Middleton and Holiday is very important if they wanted to snatch one win from the Nets home court.

The Nets have been practicing this all season long, they are playing with 2 stars only when one is down and they are still winning. Now that they are in the playoffs, there is a sense of urgency and they need to assure they will win both home games before going to Milwaukee for games 3 and 4, and probably at least snatch one win.

[wheelz1200]

The line in game 2 (Nets vs Bucks) is a bit strange, Harden is out, just like in game 1, but are we not seeing how the Nets dominated the Bucks in game 1?
Please experts, can you share your thoughts on why this happened? I'm worried about my bet on the Nets.

It's a trap game for the Nets.  First game is very different than the second.  Bucks do not want to get down 2 games to none so chances are game gets closer.  With that being said I love the Nets in every one of these games.  Do I think they will sweep, no but I got money on 5 or 6 game series.  They Match up real well against the bucks.  

[arwin100]

The line in game 2 (Nets vs Bucks) is a bit strange, Harden is out, just like in game 1, but are we not seeing how the Nets dominated the Bucks in game 1?
Please experts, can you share your thoughts on why this happened? I'm worried about my bet on the Nets.

Although if harden is there they have bigger chance to win the game but Nets already used to play even if they are lacking of stars and Kyrie as well Durant can score 40 pts in a game so there's no need to worry about since for sure they will do their best to win this game before they go on the Bucks homecourt for 2 consecutive games.

[akirasendo17]

The line in game 2 (Nets vs Bucks) is a bit strange, Harden is out, just like in game 1, but are we not seeing how the Nets dominated the Bucks in game 1?
Please experts, can you share your thoughts on why this happened? I'm worried about my bet on the Nets.

Although if harden is there they have bigger chance to win the game but Nets already used to play even if they are lacking of stars and Kyrie as well Durant can score 40 pts in a game so there's no need to worry about since for sure they will do their best to win this game before they go on the Bucks homecourt for 2 consecutive games.

The bucks need to start with a bang, because if the nets will dictate the tempo then the bucks will lose the game, the have to take advantage of the opportunity, harden will be surely back ingame 3, and when it happens, the fouls will be all over the place, im just curious if harden style of going to the line is an offensive foul, when he drives to the hoop, he will ententionally lock the defenders arm, how in the world will that be a foul if the offensive player have cause it, they should check if its still a legit foul or offensive, just saying.

[harizen]

Well, I think it wasn't just me who realized Kristaps Porzingis is playing  poorly in Dallas and not helping the team like he should be, and also KP is very inconsistent in games.

At least we have now seen the result of the KP + Doncic tandem and the Dallas Mavericks won't now have a hard time deciding if they will consider trading KP in the future. Since Game 1, KP is not showing any aggressiveness or comfortability.

"Porzingis has not been particularly quiet about his displeasure with the Mavericks offensive system, making public comments about ball movement on a number of occasions. " LINK

I hope that isn't true. Because of that, it cost them a game (although it's not a joke dealing with the Los Angeles Clippers). Luka might be a ball hog but that was effective. There should be one who will adjust. If Doncic is somehow hot then give him the role to decide about their gameplay. What's worst is,  Mark Cuban has previously admitted Doncic and Porzingis are not friends off the floor. While Doncic is giving his best, there is one of his teammates, that expected to explode and help the team but doing some unusual behavior.

[chaser15]

The bucks need to start with a bang, because if the nets will dictate the tempo then the bucks will lose the game, the have to take advantage of the opportunity,

I don't have any problem with Bucks gameplay last Game 1. They are good. But they was being dominated by the Nets three point shooters that even there's a defense, they are knocking it down. I hope the same energy with the Bucks on today's game or even much more.

I will be rooting for Milwaukee Bucks on Game 2. I've bet on them but not in a series as it was risky.

harden will be surely back ingame 3, and when it happens, the fouls will be all over the place,

Is this a trashtalk for James Harden?

[yazher]

The line in game 2 (Nets vs Bucks) is a bit strange, Harden is out, just like in game 1, but are we not seeing how the Nets dominated the Bucks in game 1?
Please experts, can you share your thoughts on why this happened? I'm worried about my bet on the Nets.

I think they just keep the way they played with game 1 where they give the Bucks a pain in the ass. as you can see right now the game is all going to the Nets as they already left Bucks with 17 points at the end of the first quarter. Let's see if they can steal the show at the end of the game but right I'm currently doubting that since KD is playing like he was in GSW.

as of now: Bucks 33 Nets 57
                2nd Quarter

[TravelMug]

The line in game 2 (Nets vs Bucks) is a bit strange, Harden is out, just like in game 1, but are we not seeing how the Nets dominated the Bucks in game 1?
Please experts, can you share your thoughts on why this happened? I'm worried about my bet on the Nets.

I think they just keep the way they played with game 1 where they give the Bucks a pain in the ass. as you can see right now the game is all going to the Nets as they already left Bucks with 17 points at the end of the first quarter. Let's see if they can steal the show at the end of the game but right I'm currently doubting that since KD is playing like he was in GSW.

as of now: Bucks 33 Nets 57
                2nd Quarter

Exactly, even without James Harden, the Nets are pulling in game 2 against the Bucks, huge lead, KD is waxing hot and having a good shooting night. They also playing good defense on Giannis, Griffin is playing and very intelligent on his approach playing against Giannis. I just his experience is showing in this series, checking Giannis.

And then we have Joe Harris again, getting into the grove and contributing. And surprisingly Bruce Brown  already in double figures. I'm seeing 2-0 for the Nets now after this game.

[OgNasty]

The line in game 2 (Nets vs Bucks) is a bit strange, Harden is out, just like in game 1, but are we not seeing how the Nets dominated the Bucks in game 1?
Please experts, can you share your thoughts on why this happened? I'm worried about my bet on the Nets.

I think they just keep the way they played with game 1 where they give the Bucks a pain in the ass. as you can see right now the game is all going to the Nets as they already left Bucks with 17 points at the end of the first quarter. Let's see if they can steal the show at the end of the game but right I'm currently doubting that since KD is playing like he was in GSW.

as of now: Bucks 33 Nets 57
                2nd Quarter

Exactly, even without James Harden, the Nets are pulling in game 2 against the Bucks, huge lead, KD is waxing hot and having a good shooting night. They also playing good defense on Giannis, Griffin is playing and very intelligent on his approach playing against Giannis. I just his experience is showing in this series, checking Giannis.

And then we have Joe Harris again, getting into the grove and contributing. And surprisingly Bruce Brown  already in double figures. I'm seeing 2-0 for the Nets now after this game.

This game is hard to watch. The Bucks were considered a premier team a year or two ago. The Nets are just that much better than everyone else. I don’t think we’ll see many good games going forward. Maybe the Lakers will pick up Lillard in the off-season and next year we’ll have a shot at a competitive finals. Once Harden comes back, I think they won’t even have to play very hard to win.

[Yaunfitda]

^^ I'm really surprised not by the Nets, but by the Bucks performance here. In paper it looks like they are a solid team as compare to like two years ago. I think Giannis has plateaued already and so is the team. And after the Nets win this series, a lot of decisions on management and players as well. To stay in this system or look for superstar players to complement Giannis (if he chooses to stay).

They have to win game 3 at their homecourt, otherwise this is moot. And if Harden's come back, will be difficult for the Bucks to win.

[akirasendo17]

^^ I'm really surprised not by the Nets, but by the Bucks performance here. In paper it looks like they are a solid team as compare to like two years ago. I think Giannis has plateaued already and so is the team. And after the Nets win this series, a lot of decisions on management and players as well. To stay in this system or look for superstar players to complement Giannis (if he chooses to stay).

They have to win game 3 at their homecourt, otherwise this is moot. And if Harden's come back, will be difficult for the Bucks to win.

The nets have an all-star team, not only they have griffin but a solid bench, while the bucks are good, bucks can't match kyrie, and griffin at the center, I have a feeling the griffin intentionally play dumb in his last team to be a wave, because he knows other teams will pursue him if the bucks will go down 3-0 in the series and harden is good to play it is over for the bucks, and another disappointment for the greek freak.

[Dave1]

Good game between the Suns and the Nuggets, Denver took a good lead in the fourth quarter but they can't extend it as the Suns keeps coming back. It seems though that Paul might have re-injured his shoulder, he is missing shots even close range and then opt to pass the ball.

So again, this will be a close game, still 50/50 and hard to say who will make the mistakes and the other team taking advantage of it.

[danherbias07]

So again, this will be a close game, still 50/50 and hard to say who will make the mistakes and the other team taking advantage of it.

Suns won it with a blowout game at 4th quarter. CP3 doesn't have a problem with his shoulder injury anymore and he is doing great with outside shots.
Nuggets will surely have a problem with their defensive strategy. They keep on leaving outside shots from Jae Crowder and Mikal Bridges.
They need speed and if ever they will change their strategy, I'll keep the man to man defense rather than a zone.
If a switch is unavoidable then trust your team mate to keep him in front. I didn't see that. It's only Campazzo that made pure effort defending and he's exhausted.