2024 NBA Season

[dwyane36]

Can we talk about Demarcus Cousins’ stat line last night with a few minutes… He put up 31 points and 9 rebounds on 71% shooting with also 4 assists and 3 steals. He did all this with only 23 minutes of playing time. Looking like the old Sacramento Boogie. If he can stay healthy and continue getting back to his old self, he’ll be one of the biggest steals in the NBA. Denver better lock him up with a good contract now. Staying healthy and playing well is likely to increase his value 10x if he can keep it up. Even for trade bait he’s worth the contract risk.

Those are really good numbers from a veteran player. The thing though is it's against the Rockets. No hate but I don't think he'll be this consistent throughout the season to get a better contract. At least he's showing that he's still reliable and efficient in some games.

It was a great performance by Cousins, especially since he scored 30+ points for the first time since 2018. However, I also assume that he will not be able to systematically show such results this season. To be honest, I still doubt that the Nuggets or any other team will offer him a new contract during the off-season. Obviously, it will be risky for them because Cousins is too prone to injury.

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[danherbias07]

"Desperation." Said Lebron James while being interviewed.
Yes, I think that's the right word for it, and what better team to win a game is against a struggling Warriors. Lebron put a show with 56 points 6/11 behind the arc. He almost did it all because they badly need a win after their long streak of losses.

On the Eastside, Miami Heat dominated a Harden-less 76ers. Note that Kyle Lowry is not even playing yet due to personal reasons and there's Morris who rested the hit from Jokic. Then, there's Oladipo reported to be near his season debut. Heat will have a deeper bench once they are complete.

[Beparanf]

LeBron is putting on a show right now against the Warriors. He is playing center tonight and already has 51 points with 6 minutes left. Westbrook playing well tonight also. This is the Lakers play they need to be winning games. It looks like this game is going to come down to the wire and I wouldn’t put it past LeBron to try and go for 60. It’s turning into a three point contest, so the Lakers might have their work cut out for them… I’d get to a TV if you can to see the end of this one.

Actually Center they really lacking a good center to make strong defense and offense inside. Good point on noticing LeBron adjustment but I wonder if he will continue to play like this because this is exhausting for him since there's a lot of physical contact on this role most of the time. But good thing is LeBron body build is suitable for any role but I wet his coach, I will not waste LeBron talent on this kind role because there's too much risk on the line playing that position compared when you just invest on good young center and wait for him to develop.

[yazher]

Actually Center they really lacking a good center to make strong defense and offense inside. Good point on noticing LeBron adjustment but I wonder if he will continue to play like this because this is exhausting for him since there's a lot of physical contact on this role most of the time. But good thing is LeBron body build is suitable for any role but I wet his coach, I will not waste LeBron talent on this kind role because there's too much risk on the line playing that position compared when you just invest on good young center and wait for him to develop.

Hope they continue winning from now on because they are one of the teams who have lots of expectations from the fans especially when Lebron James decided to get Westbrook to play with him this season. right now they find a better adjustment to score and manage to beat a real contender, If they can also execute such play against the other teams then our hope to see them competing in the NBA playoffs will be possible.

[Russlenat]

LeBron is putting on a show right now against the Warriors. He is playing center tonight and already has 51 points with 6 minutes left. Westbrook playing well tonight also. This is the Lakers play they need to be winning games. It looks like this game is going to come down to the wire and I wouldn’t put it past LeBron to try and go for 60. It’s turning into a three point contest, so the Lakers might have their work cut out for them… I’d get to a TV if you can to see the end of this one.

It was good seeing LBJ with the Lakers roster play like they did today, that was the kind of performance the fans have been wanting to see. The King made 56 points and 10 rebs, it was his three straight 3's was the turning point of the game and their first lead in the 2nd half. WB also did well as I didn't saw him playing selfishly and of course Carmelo for the rebounds and 3's he made. Hopefully they'll be consistent these days so that they will be secured in the playoffs and not in the play-in tournament.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

LeBron is putting on a show right now against the Warriors. He is playing center tonight and already has 51 points with 6 minutes left. Westbrook playing well tonight also. This is the Lakers play they need to be winning games. It looks like this game is going to come down to the wire and I wouldn’t put it past LeBron to try and go for 60. It’s turning into a three point contest, so the Lakers might have their work cut out for them… I’d get to a TV if you can to see the end of this one.

It was good seeing LBJ with the Lakers roster play like they did today, that was the kind of performance the fans have been wanting to see. The King made 56 points and 10 rebs, it was his three straight 3's was the turning point of the game and their first lead in the 2nd half. WB also did well as I didn't saw him playing selfishly and of course Carmelo for the rebounds and 3's he made. Hopefully they'll be consistent these days so that they will be secured in the playoffs and not in the play-in tournament.

He literally carry the team that's why they got their biggest win so far.

WB is not selfish with the Lakers, it's that he has a shooting slump and then when he drives, he usually misses the shot unlike during his prime that it is a sure 2 points.

So the Lakers have a chance for a play-in, while the Warriors suffered their 4 straight losses and now in the 3rd spot in the West.

[Russlenat]

LeBron is putting on a show right now against the Warriors. He is playing center tonight and already has 51 points with 6 minutes left. Westbrook playing well tonight also. This is the Lakers play they need to be winning games. It looks like this game is going to come down to the wire and I wouldn’t put it past LeBron to try and go for 60. It’s turning into a three point contest, so the Lakers might have their work cut out for them… I’d get to a TV if you can to see the end of this one.

It was good seeing LBJ with the Lakers roster play like they did today, that was the kind of performance the fans have been wanting to see. The King made 56 points and 10 rebs, it was his three straight 3's was the turning point of the game and their first lead in the 2nd half. WB also did well as I didn't saw him playing selfishly and of course Carmelo for the rebounds and 3's he made. Hopefully they'll be consistent these days so that they will be secured in the playoffs and not in the play-in tournament.

He literally carry the team that's why they got their biggest win so far.

WB is not selfish with the Lakers, it's that he has a shooting slump and then when he drives, he usually misses the shot unlike during his prime that it is a sure 2 points.

So the Lakers have a chance for a play-in, while the Warriors suffered their 4 straight losses and now in the 3rd spot in the West.

He was unstoppable in that game, you can see that he really want to win and they had a good win. I have not seen LBJ score that high for a while, that only tells he is really desperate for a win and he understands that if he will not carry the team behind his back, there's a big chance that their losing streak will extend.

[qwertyup23]

LeBron is putting on a show right now against the Warriors. He is playing center tonight and already has 51 points with 6 minutes left. Westbrook playing well tonight also. This is the Lakers play they need to be winning games. It looks like this game is going to come down to the wire and I wouldn’t put it past LeBron to try and go for 60. It’s turning into a three point contest, so the Lakers might have their work cut out for them… I’d get to a TV if you can to see the end of this one.

The game that Lakers showed tonight is like a blast from the past- all of these relatively old superstar players did their roles like they were at their peak. With all the boos and backlash that the Lakers have been receiving, this game is a testament to their innate and natural skill as a player.

Though I am heavily rooting for Warriors to win this year's playoffs, I just hope that this will be the start of the momentum that the Lakers need. Lebron James is just a phenomenal of a player given his athleticism and 3-point shots. It was also nice to see Melo in shape, hitting those perimeters and clutch 3s.

[Oasisman]

LeBron is putting on a show right now against the Warriors. He is playing center tonight and already has 51 points with 6 minutes left. Westbrook playing well tonight also. This is the Lakers play they need to be winning games. It looks like this game is going to come down to the wire and I wouldn’t put it past LeBron to try and go for 60. It’s turning into a three point contest, so the Lakers might have their work cut out for them… I’d get to a TV if you can to see the end of this one.

The game that Lakers showed tonight is like a blast from the past- all of these relatively old superstar players did their roles like they were at their peak. With all the boos and backlash that the Lakers have been receiving, this game is a testament to their innate and natural skill as a player.

Nah, that game is for the Lakers fans to remind them who bought them another championship after Kobe.
Remember how the home crowd boo'd Lebron during the match up against the Clippers? They seem to have forgotten what LeBron brought to them after more than 10 years of struggling to even make it to the playoffs.
However, this doesn't change the fact that the Lakers are still in a bad position. LeBron can't do it every single night. WB needs to step up, and everybody in the Lakers roster need to step up their game.
Reduce turn overs, enhance defense, and be more efficient on the offensive end.  They still have like less than 20 games left, but If they could start winning, they can still chase the 7th spot to avoid a more dangerous position for them.
Winning the play-in won't be enough for sure.

[Pamadar]

Nah, that game is for the Lakers fans to remind them who bought them another championship after Kobe.
Remember how the home crowd boo'd Lebron during the match up against the Clippers? They seem to have forgotten what LeBron brought to them after more than 10 years of struggling to even make it to the playoffs.
However, this doesn't change the fact that the Lakers are still in a bad position. LeBron can't do it every single night. WB needs to step up, and everybody in the Lakers roster need to step up their game.
Reduce turn overs, enhance defense, and be more efficient on the offensive end.  They still have like less than 20 games left, but If they could start winning, they can still chase the 7th spot to avoid a more dangerous position for them.
Winning the play-in won't be enough for sure.

Yes, that's something to be remind but seems that it's long been forgotten.

After that title, Lakers got high expectations from the fans, but due to injuries last year they were unable to defend the crown and lose
in the playoffs, this season another high expectations since in papers they are really strong but looking from the actual performances
they are not and fans again are disappointed. They need to continue winning if they are still chasing for another title, not just LeBron.
but the entire cast of Lakers.

[mirakal]

LeBron is putting on a show right now against the Warriors. He is playing center tonight and already has 51 points with 6 minutes left. Westbrook playing well tonight also. This is the Lakers play they need to be winning games. It looks like this game is going to come down to the wire and I wouldn’t put it past LeBron to try and go for 60. It’s turning into a three point contest, so the Lakers might have their work cut out for them… I’d get to a TV if you can to see the end of this one.

Actually Center they really lacking a good center to make strong defense and offense inside. Good point on noticing LeBron adjustment but I wonder if he will continue to play like this because this is exhausting for him since there's a lot of physical contact on this role most of the time. But good thing is LeBron body build is suitable for any role but I wet his coach, I will not waste LeBron talent on this kind role because there's too much risk on the line playing that position compared when you just invest on good young center and wait for him to develop.

They don't have much of a choice because Anthony Davis was still injured, probably he can get back in playoffs season if ever Lakers can make it through the play-in tournament or secure a spot in the playoffs. LeBron is a versatile player and he's body is build to achieve more so I didn't get surprised but yes he's aging so he have some limits now and it is not good if he plays consecutively like he did today.

[Reid]

They don't have much of a choice because Anthony Davis was still injured, probably he can get back in playoffs season if ever Lakers can make it through the play-in tournament or secure a spot in the playoffs. LeBron is a versatile player and he's body is build to achieve more so I didn't get surprised but yes he's aging so he have some limits now and it is not good if he plays consecutively like he did today.

And the problem is who will fill the shoes that he will leave if he needs the rest. Specially now that they are trying to reach a playoff spot, every game should be a win from hereon or else it will more of a bother trying to win 2 games in the play-in tournament when you are at 9th or 10th seed. Maybe reach the 8th spot so that 1 game to win is all they needed to advance and they can have some rest.

It's Lebron's night but not every night will be like that and I wish this will boost the confidence and effort of his team mates.

[Rufsilf]

"Desperation." Said Lebron James while being interviewed.
Yes, I think that's the right word for it, and what better team to win a game is against a struggling Warriors. Lebron put a show with 56 points 6/11 behind the arc. He almost did it all because they badly need a win after their long streak of losses.

It was really clear though, indeed desperation is the right word to describe him today. I was really shocked and amazed that LeBron really pushed the limit just to carry the team and win against the struggling Warriors, and actually they really need a win on this one and to more upcoming games if they want to get a seat on the playoffs. Other than that, I really admire Austin Reaves because aside from LeBron, he is also doing and giving his best every games and he is really hungry to win.

[btc_angela]

"Desperation." Said Lebron James while being interviewed.
Yes, I think that's the right word for it, and what better team to win a game is against a struggling Warriors. Lebron put a show with 56 points 6/11 behind the arc. He almost did it all because they badly need a win after their long streak of losses.

It was really clear though, indeed desperation is the right word to describe him today. I was really shocked and amazed that LeBron really pushed the limit just to carry the team and win against the struggling Warriors, and actually they really need a win on this one and to more upcoming games if they want to get a seat on the playoffs. Other than that, I really admire Austin Reaves because aside from LeBron, he is also doing and giving his best every games and he is really hungry to win.

Yeah, that's how we describe the Lakers predicament now, they are indeed very desperate and I would say also pressure at this point that they have to win regardless of who the opposing team is. And it just so happen that the warriors are in a slumped so they become the victims of Lebron James monster game. I think Reaves is one of the most underrated players in Lakers because every night you can see this kid trying to improved at both ends of the court specially in defense.

[Baofeng]

"Desperation." Said Lebron James while being interviewed.
Yes, I think that's the right word for it, and what better team to win a game is against a struggling Warriors. Lebron put a show with 56 points 6/11 behind the arc. He almost did it all because they badly need a win after their long streak of losses.

Yes, if I'm not mistaken, this is the most points that Lebron score as a Laker so it's a big accomplished. And superstars like him, come up big in crucial time as they are really on the desperation and needed a break and for sure they are very happy to win a game. So whether they build a momentum with this huge win or goes back to losing again, it's up to Lebron again.

[OgNasty]

"Desperation." Said Lebron James while being interviewed.
Yes, I think that's the right word for it, and what better team to win a game is against a struggling Warriors. Lebron put a show with 56 points 6/11 behind the arc. He almost did it all because they badly need a win after their long streak of losses.

Yes, if I'm not mistaken, this is the most points that Lebron score as a Laker so it's a big accomplished. And superstars like him, come up big in crucial time as they are really on the desperation and needed a break and for sure they are very happy to win a game. So whether they build a momentum with this huge win or goes back to losing again, it's up to Lebron again.

Not just the most points LeBron has had as a Laker, but it also ties the most points scored by any player this season (Trae Young also had 56 this season).  Definitely a dominant game.  He was working hard in the paint all night.  I don't think he'll be able to keep that up the rest of the season and stay healthy.  It was great seeing him fight for rebounds.  There were a few times where he didn't make it back on defense though because he was too tired.  This was the sort of fatigue that Russell Westbrook is supposed to inflict on the other team...  I think the Lakers made a mistake not grabbing Boogie as a free agent.  It's clear Anthony Davis isn't going to be healthy for any long stretches.  They could have used another dominant big man to help Dwight Howard out.

[ingiltere]

While Lakers made an end to their bad losing streak LeBron shined like a young star. Unbelievable statistics at the age of thirty six, he made a record high of fifty six points with great field goal percentage. He's the first player that put fifty both before age of twenty one and after thirty five. I love how he evolved from an arrogant monster to humble superstar.
Lakers want play-offs so bad, they showed it. Westbrook returned to his normal. Melo put some numbers from the bench. Even though their squad depth is not enough for championship race they still should be in play-offs.

[diderdrogba]

Bucks - Suns can be a really nice game tonight and Bucks are favoured by bookmakers very highly interestingly. But maybe the main reason could be that Chris Paul and Devin Booker won't be able to play for Suns in this game. But I still don't think that Suns will perform that much badly. They are the best team in terms of statistics in the regular season so far. In this situation, they can't be underestimated for sure. I still think that Bucks will win this game but it would be by a close margin.

[justdimin]

LeBron is putting on a show right now against the Warriors. He is playing center tonight and already has 51 points with 6 minutes left. Westbrook playing well tonight also. This is the Lakers play they need to be winning games. It looks like this game is going to come down to the wire and I wouldn’t put it past LeBron to try and go for 60. It’s turning into a three point contest, so the Lakers might have their work cut out for them… I’d get to a TV if you can to see the end of this one.

It was good seeing LBJ with the Lakers roster play like they did today, that was the kind of performance the fans have been wanting to see. The King made 56 points and 10 rebs, it was his three straight 3's was the turning point of the game and their first lead in the 2nd half. WB also did well as I didn't saw him playing selfishly and of course Carmelo for the rebounds and 3's he made. Hopefully they'll be consistent these days so that they will be secured in the playoffs and not in the play-in tournament.

Seeing Lebron be that awesome is something I could not believe. I mean this dude is 37 years old and he still managed to get that many points in a single game. I am pretty sure that there were other players that scored more during those years, but he is really playing like insane.

Remember, this is the age where Kobe literally retired, sure he had a 60 point game on his last game, but that wasn't really that much of a real game and he had like 50 shots that day, Lebron did it at the same age, while averaging nearly 30 points per game. He is averaging nearly 30 ppg at age 37, can you imagine how hard that must be? Probably the highest average at that age, haven't checked but I am 99% sure about it.

[Ziskinberg]

LeBron is putting on a show right now against the Warriors. He is playing center tonight and already has 51 points with 6 minutes left. Westbrook playing well tonight also. This is the Lakers play they need to be winning games. It looks like this game is going to come down to the wire and I wouldn’t put it past LeBron to try and go for 60. It’s turning into a three point contest, so the Lakers might have their work cut out for them… I’d get to a TV if you can to see the end of this one.

It was good seeing LBJ with the Lakers roster play like they did today, that was the kind of performance the fans have been wanting to see. The King made 56 points and 10 rebs, it was his three straight 3's was the turning point of the game and their first lead in the 2nd half. WB also did well as I didn't saw him playing selfishly and of course Carmelo for the rebounds and 3's he made. Hopefully they'll be consistent these days so that they will be secured in the playoffs and not in the play-in tournament.

Seeing Lebron be that awesome is something I could not believe. I mean this dude is 37 years old and he still managed to get that many points in a single game. I am pretty sure that there were other players that scored more during those years, but he is really playing like insane.

Remember, this is the age where Kobe literally retired, sure he had a 60 point game on his last game, but that wasn't really that much of a real game and he had like 50 shots that day, Lebron did it at the same age, while averaging nearly 30 points per game. He is averaging nearly 30 ppg at age 37, can you imagine how hard that must be? Probably the highest average at that age, haven't checked but I am 99% sure about it.

IMO, there was a big difference during the time of Lebron now and Kobe's time because Kobe during his time was already battling with serious injury while Lebron is still 100% healthy with no serious injury being suffered unlike Kobe who had an ankle injury which he was only carrying and playing not on his best anymore.