2024 NBA Season

[bitgolden]

That game score is like one of the old time scores, you love to see it. I mean back in the day in early 2000's I remember teams had like 90 point or so average, and Pistons kept their opponents under 90 points for god knows how many games because of the amazing defense they had, it was really a great period in basketball because we actually saw defense and people trying so hard to score, it was really difficult to score which made it even more valuable to have people who scored like 35 points per game in a league with 90-100 point average, nowadays everyone started to score 30+ ppg because teams score like 120-130 points per game.

I watched the game and it was basically teams trying hard "not to lose" instead of just to win, there is a difference and that is why there was such a low score because the focus was on defense and not getting scored a ton.

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[Questat]

The Bucks won the game in the end, but I don't know if it's more of their merit or the ineffectiveness of the Nets players. Joe Harris 1/11 ... another match like this is not going to happen to him soon. Overall, this match was hard to watch, lots of fight, but even more mistakes and ineffectiveness of the players. Eventually, Middleton woke up, with more points in the first half than in the first two games of this series. Brook Lopez played great in defense, blocking his rivals 6 times.

The Bucks have adjusted, they make it a defensive game and that's where they are effective.

Total points was only 169, which is not their average, they usually hit 220 points and up, but in this game, the Bucks decided to slow down the game to focus on their defense as they have some problem with their offense if they'll stay on a high pace game.  Expect that the same strategy will be employed in game 4.

[Oasisman]

The Bucks won the game in the end, but I don't know if it's more of their merit or the ineffectiveness of the Nets players. Joe Harris 1/11 ... another match like this is not going to happen to him soon. Overall, this match was hard to watch, lots of fight, but even more mistakes and ineffectiveness of the players. Eventually, Middleton woke up, with more points in the first half than in the first two games of this series. Brook Lopez played great in defense, blocking his rivals 6 times.

I as well doubt the Bucks' chances to win this series after a 3 point win against an ineffective Nets. I mean 2 of their best player filled the stat sheet and they have played good defense yet they almost cost the game.
I guess Harden will be playing in the game 4 and the Nets might steal one game on Bucks' home game.
If the Bucks keeps up this pace and hold the Nets below 100 points, then this will become a good series to watch. Which is supposed to be a good series, not a blowout in every game lol.

[Kelvinid]

The Bucks won the game in the end, but I don't know if it's more of their merit or the ineffectiveness of the Nets players. Joe Harris 1/11 ... another match like this is not going to happen to him soon. Overall, this match was hard to watch, lots of fight, but even more mistakes and ineffectiveness of the players. Eventually, Middleton woke up, with more points in the first half than in the first two games of this series. Brook Lopez played great in defense, blocking his rivals 6 times.

I as well doubt the Bucks' chances to win this series after a 3 point win against an ineffective Nets. I mean 2 of their best player filled the stat sheet and they have played good defense yet they almost cost the game.
I guess Harden will be playing in the game 4 and the Nets might steal one game on Bucks' home game.
If the Bucks keeps up this pace and hold the Nets below 100 points, then this will become a good series to watch. Which is supposed to be a good series, not a blowout in every game lol.

There's no news yet about Harden playing in game 4, but the current lineup of the Nets could beat the Bucks at home, they don't need to force him to play,  they still have the home-court advantage which is huge. If the bucks could tie the series, that's where they will allow Harden to play as they'll certainly wi in game 5.

[freedomgo]

When will we see another low-scoring game like the Bucks vs Nets game 3.

I forgot to put my bet on the point range, that 160-170 points should give very big odds, probably x100 since the line was 234 points.

like for instance, in this particular game (76ers vs Hawks) the odds is x100.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/usa/nba/atlanta-hawks-philadelphia-76-ers-60c077efa2b818e9bf1698ea

[Hypnosis00]

When will we see another low-scoring game like the Bucks vs Nets game 3.

I forgot to put my bet on the point range, that 160-170 points should give very big odds, probably x100 since the line was 234 points.

like for instance, in this particular game (76ers vs Hawks) the odds is x100.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/usa/nba/atlanta-hawks-philadelphia-76-ers-60c077efa2b818e9bf1698ea

Nice odds, thank you for sharing. I guess I'll take the 171-180 as that is what is most likely will happen here. 76ers is used to be a defensive team, if they will put a lot of defense on game 3, we might not see both teams scoring above 100.. Maybe a 95-80 score at the end, lol.. but anyway I just want it to be in the range.

[CLS63]

The third game of the Bucks - Nets series was really interesting as it was a low-scoring one. It was really competitive for sure and ended 86-83 (Bucks victory). Middleton and Giannis literally carried the team with similar statistics and double-doubles. Irving and Durant didn't succeed this time. The series is 2-1 now but I think that Nets will move Bucks out of their way 4-1 or 4-2.

[harizen]

The Bucks have adjusted, they make it a defensive game and that's where they are effective.

Impressive but their defense is also the reason why the Nets make a rally. They are protecting a 19 point lead coming in the 2Q but the Nets outscored the Bucks at a 20-5 rally in around 6-7 minutes on which they narrow the lead into 3 entering the halftime. However, they managed to keep a close game, doing some exchanges shot with the Nets until the final buzzer.

Seeing the stat sheet for the Milwaukee Bucks, I see no adjustments for most players on the squad. Giannis and Middleton are the only ones performing until 3Q or 4Q. I've watched that game, there's a ball rotation, right, but seems their moves are predictable since the focus of their offense is only thru 2 players. These 2 even almost have an identical stats prior to halftime.

The game is not even finished when sports critics considering Bucks as a great example of a team that is better during the season but not in the playoffs. That's the time when the Nets are making a rally and the Bucks blow out their large lead. Good thing they have won on that game or else they will be on the hot seat.

Giannis on giving up huge lead vs Nets: 'A win is a win'

[akirasendo17]

Hawks and Sixers game, too much for trae, scores are coming everywhere for the Sixers and embiid is really on a mission to be in the east finals if we remember the heartbreaking loss with the raptors, so I think that's whats motivate him so much, the sixers are making it hard for young to score and be in the zone, dominant win for the sixers to take the series lead.

[Dave1]

Hawks and Sixers game, too much for trae, scores are coming everywhere for the Sixers and embiid is really on a mission to be in the east finals if we remember the heartbreaking loss with the raptors, so I think that's whats motivate him so much, the sixers are making it hard for young to score and be in the zone, dominant win for the sixers to take the series lead.

I think the Sixers was really surprised by the game one lost. So there's a lot of adjustments on the Sixers part, like putting Simmons on Young 1:1. And I think that really help a lot as Trae although scoring 20-30 points per night, but it wasn't the same Trae in the first game.

And it could be the lost to Raptors was a big motivation on Embiid and the rest of the team. That's why they don't want this series to slip away, not from a one man name Trae Young.

[danherbias07]

Hawks and Sixers game, too much for trae, scores are coming everywhere for the Sixers and embiid is really on a mission to be in the east finals if we remember the heartbreaking loss with the raptors, so I think that's whats motivate him so much, the sixers are making it hard for young to score and be in the zone, dominant win for the sixers to take the series lead.

It's expected to happen, thankfully I put my bet for the 76ers -3.5. Good win with the addition of over 222.5.
They are both offensive team so a high scoring game will always have a better chance to win. Trae cannot handle the offensive strength of the 76ers.
Simmons doesn't even have to score, he just need to keep his eyes with Trae which is a big mismatch.
Hawks must find a way to stop Embiid and look for another attack instead of just putting the ball to Trae which is not working anymore. 76ers found their weakness in Game 1.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

I'm impressed on how strong the Phoenix Suns are, specially against their series with Denver. Specially CP3, who put another big numbers in today's game. Makes us wonder "what if" he didn't go down and got injured against GSW when he was still in Houston.

Jokic receiving his MVP trophy, had a monster game, another triple double, but not enough to stop Booker and the Suns, now they are down 0-3 and it seems it's over now.

[Jating]

Hawks and Sixers game, too much for trae, scores are coming everywhere for the Sixers and embiid is really on a mission to be in the east finals if we remember the heartbreaking loss with the raptors, so I think that's whats motivate him so much, the sixers are making it hard for young to score and be in the zone, dominant win for the sixers to take the series lead.

It's expected to happen, thankfully I put my bet for the 76ers -3.5. Good win with the addition of over 222.5.
They are both offensive team so a high scoring game will always have a better chance to win. Trae cannot handle the offensive strength of the 76ers.
Simmons doesn't even have to score, he just need to keep his eyes with Trae which is a big mismatch.
Hawks must find a way to stop Embiid and look for another attack instead of just putting the ball to Trae which is not working anymore. 76ers found their weakness in Game 1.

Will be very difficult for the Hawks to win their series as they have close the gap on Trae Young. He can't get a good look and always contested. Capela is only good for a few quarters, but after getting into foul trouble, no one can stop Joel Embiid in the middle.

And then they have Seth Curry to contain as well, Tobias Harris being consistent on attacking. Lot of variables for Hawks to look. Trae needs to score 50 points to get close of winning a game against the 76ers.

[Yaunfitda]

I'm expressed on how strong the Phoenix Suns are, specially against their series with Denver. Specially CP3, who put another big numbers in today's game. Makes us wonder "what if" he didn't go down and got injured against GSW when he was still in Houston.

When CP3 is playing very well, Suns are going to win, their losses against the Lakers are either Paul is out or still nursing the injury.

Jokic receiving his MVP trophy, had a monster game, another triple double, but not enough to stop Booker and the Suns, now they are down 0-3 and it seems it's over now.

But he was frustrated throughout the whole game, even getting a technical foul. And since they are now 0-3, It might be a sweep in the next game. And definitely Suns going to the WCF.

[LogitechMouse]

I'm impressed on how strong the Phoenix Suns are, specially against their series with Denver. Specially CP3, who put another big numbers in today's game. Makes us wonder "what if" he didn't go down and got injured against GSW when he was still in Houston.

Jokic receiving his MVP trophy, had a monster game, another triple double, but not enough to stop Booker and the Suns, now they are down 0-3 and it seems it's over now.

No one can stop the perimeter shooting of CP3. He is called "Point God" for a reason and this is the reason.
It looks like CP3 recovered from his injury or at least he didn't got an injury against the Lakers last round because of how he is playing right now.

We might need some brooms here because the undermanned Nuggets are 1 loss away from getting swept. They can't stop CP3 and at the same time Booker. This is over already. They might win in Game 4 to prevent getting swept but this is over already. I'm seeing Jazz Vs. Suns in the WCF a week from now or two .

[Sanitough]

I'm impressed on how strong the Phoenix Suns are, specially against their series with Denver. Specially CP3, who put another big numbers in today's game. Makes us wonder "what if" he didn't go down and got injured against GSW when he was still in Houston.

Jokic receiving his MVP trophy, had a monster game, another triple double, but not enough to stop Booker and the Suns, now they are down 0-3 and it seems it's over now.

No one can stop the perimeter shooting of CP3. He is called "Point God" for a reason and this is the reason.
It looks like CP3 recovered from his injury or at least he didn't got an injury against the Lakers last round because of how he is playing right now.

We might need some brooms here because the undermanned Nuggets are 1 loss away from getting swept. They can't stop CP3 and at the same time Booker. This is over already. They might win in Game 4 to prevent getting swept but this is over already. I'm seeing Jazz Vs. Suns in the WCF a week from now or two .

I didn't expect that the Nuggets will just be easily beaten by the Suns, all the games, they lose by a huge margin, and even at home, they can't even make it a close game, wow! all I can say now is that this series is already over even if Nuggets will win in game 4.

[YuginKadoya]

Phoenix Suns really digging on it, now that they got 3-0 and on the lead against Denver Nuggets what can you say about it, does Denver Nuggets still have a chance of returning the win, or the PHX will surely make their way to the finals, from that last game the tandem of Devin Booker and Chris Paul had to make a big impact while Nikola Jokic is raking up points for Denver Nuggets, I think Jokic is struggling in keeping the team, while Phoenix Suns are getting a team play while Deandre Ayton is getting up some rebounds for the team,

I think in their next match this will be an easy win for the Phoenix Suns but maybe Denver Nuggets will steal 1 win from them because I think that is the way NBA works they tend to let the other win but that is just speculation I am not saying that the game is rigged, and if you would bet on stake.com the odds were in favor with PHX.

[mirakal]

Phoenix Suns really digging on it, now that they got 3-0 and on the lead against Denver Nuggets what can you say about it, does Denver Nuggets still have a chance of returning the win, or the PHX will surely make their way to the finals, from that last game the tandem of Devin Booker and Chris Paul had to make a big impact while Nikola Jokic is raking up points for Denver Nuggets, I think Jokic is struggling in keeping the team, while Phoenix Suns are getting a team play while Deandre Ayton is getting up some rebounds for the team,

I think in their next match this will be an easy win for the Phoenix Suns but maybe Denver Nuggets will steal 1 win from them because I think that is the way NBA works they tend to let the other win but that is just speculation I am not saying that the game is rigged, and if you would bet on stake.com the odds were in favor with PHX.

The odds changes are just right, based on the last 3 games, the Suns won by more than 10 points so that -3.5 for the Suns is already good to take. Nuggets would not anymore play the same intensity because they are already convinced they won't be able to come back in this series.

[akirasendo17]

I'm impressed on how strong the Phoenix Suns are, specially against their series with Denver. Specially CP3, who put another big numbers in today's game. Makes us wonder "what if" he didn't go down and got injured against GSW when he was still in Houston.

Jokic receiving his MVP trophy, had a monster game, another triple double, but not enough to stop Booker and the Suns, now they are down 0-3 and it seems it's over now.

No one can stop the perimeter shooting of CP3. He is called "Point God" for a reason and this is the reason.
It looks like CP3 recovered from his injury or at least he didn't got an injury against the Lakers last round because of how he is playing right now.

We might need some brooms here because the undermanned Nuggets are 1 loss away from getting swept. They can't stop CP3 and at the same time Booker. This is over already. They might win in Game 4 to prevent getting swept but this is over already. I'm seeing Jazz Vs. Suns in the WCF a week from now or two .

I didn't expect that the Nuggets will just be easily beaten by the Suns, all the games, they lose by a huge margin, and even at home, they can't even make it a close game, wow! all I can say now is that this series is already over even if Nuggets will win in game 4.

Paul presence lifts the team up, with booker focus on score and Ayton underneath the basket and paul facilitate the floor, there is no chance that the short-handed nuggets can win the series, but I don't expect that they will be down 3-0 too they really need Murray as another scorer and play maker that gives the nuggets option, i hope he will be healthy next year.

[freedomgo]

I'm impressed on how strong the Phoenix Suns are, specially against their series with Denver. Specially CP3, who put another big numbers in today's game. Makes us wonder "what if" he didn't go down and got injured against GSW when he was still in Houston.

Jokic receiving his MVP trophy, had a monster game, another triple double, but not enough to stop Booker and the Suns, now they are down 0-3 and it seems it's over now.

No one can stop the perimeter shooting of CP3. He is called "Point God" for a reason and this is the reason.
It looks like CP3 recovered from his injury or at least he didn't got an injury against the Lakers last round because of how he is playing right now.

We might need some brooms here because the undermanned Nuggets are 1 loss away from getting swept. They can't stop CP3 and at the same time Booker. This is over already. They might win in Game 4 to prevent getting swept but this is over already. I'm seeing Jazz Vs. Suns in the WCF a week from now or two .

I didn't expect that the Nuggets will just be easily beaten by the Suns, all the games, they lose by a huge margin, and even at home, they can't even make it a close game, wow! all I can say now is that this series is already over even if Nuggets will win in game 4.

Paul presence lifts the team up, with booker focus on score and Ayton underneath the basket and paul facilitate the floor, there is no chance that the short-handed nuggets can win the series, but I don't expect that they will be down 3-0 too they really need Murray as another scorer and play maker that gives the nuggets option, i hope he will be healthy next year.

Murray will come back next season, but we are still seeing a hole already on the Nuggets defense, they are too reliant on 3 points but they are not shooing well, unlike the Suns where they can find a lot of open shots, and that is due to their veteran point guard who can do a lot on the floor.

Let's call it a series, no way they'll come back from 3-0 deficit.