2024 NBA Season

[karabiber]

The LA Lakers continued their bad course in the league with the Houston Rockets game. LeBron James outstanding performance also does not bring success to the LA team. The Nuggets team reflects their successful games in the last matches on the field and they caught a good series.

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The LA Lakers continued their bad course in the league with the Houston Rockets game. LeBron James outstanding performance also does not bring success to the LA team. The Nuggets team reflects their successful games in the last matches on the field and they caught a good series.

Its useless to have a triple double performance if the rest of the tram is dragging you down and game is extended to an OT. If Lakers just maintain there Lead from 3rd quarter to 4th quarter then they will not lose on an overtime match. Lebron is not suitable to play the center role if no one filling his position for scoring. Lakers has a very bad forward and bench players which doesn’t contribute enough points on this game when they are needed the most. I’m really sorry for LBJ to see like this. It feels like he will already leave the team or change complete roster for the next season.

[OgNasty]

Going to be an interesting night for basketball.  The 76ers playing the Nets is a spectacle you might have to tune in to watch.  Luckily it will be broadcast on TNT for everyone to have the chance to see.  Ben Simmons returning to Philly is going to be a nightmare for him I'm sure.  The fans will certainly be letting him hear it, and I think that's the point.  Ben's agent, Rich Paul, alluded to them filling a grievance with the NBA over a toxic work environment.  They plan to have Ben sitting on the sidelines getting insults in order to dig up evidence to back their claim.  I'm sure there will be no shortage of examples of why Ben didn't feel safe in the environment.  It will be interesting to see if he ends up getting his salary back and what sort of precedent this will set for the future.  I'm pretty sure that NBA owners will be kicking fans out left and right if Ben does get paid.  NBA games just got a little less fun for the fans and a little better for players who listen to them.

[wheelz1200]

Going to be an interesting night for basketball.  The 76ers playing the Nets is a spectacle you might have to tune in to watch.  Luckily it will be broadcast on TNT for everyone to have the chance to see.  Ben Simmons returning to Philly is going to be a nightmare for him I'm sure.  The fans will certainly be letting him hear it, and I think that's the point.  Ben's agent, Rich Paul, alluded to them filling a grievance with the NBA over a toxic work environment.  They plan to have Ben sitting on the sidelines getting insults in order to dig up evidence to back their claim.  I'm sure there will be no shortage of examples of why Ben didn't feel safe in the environment.  It will be interesting to see if he ends up getting his salary back and what sort of precedent this will set for the future.  I'm pretty sure that NBA owners will be kicking fans out left and right if Ben does get paid.  NBA games just got a little less fun for the fans and a little better for players who listen to them.

IMO they can't pay em.  That will only tilt the scale towards the players even more.  They already collude to who they want to play with.  If they get to sit out whenever they don't want to work and still collect 10s of millions it will only lead to more things.  I could only wish to work in the hostile environment he was working in.  It's an insult to people that actually do.

[judas]

Tonight is definitely a great night for this season of the NBA. 76ers are hosting Nets and Nuggets are having a home game as well against Warriors. 76ers are absolutely the favourite team to defeat Nets here. Nets are still in a miserable condition in general. They are still not a complete team now and it will continue to cost them a lot. 76ers are way ahead of them and their performance in the recent times has been highly impressive. And I'm curious about the Harden - KD duel too. And Nuggets - Warriors is hard to predict. Nuggets are a dangerous team for Warriors. They already played against each other three times and Nuggets won all of them. Let's see if GSW are ending it or not.

[Yogee]

It doesn't make sense for Ben to be sitting on the bench in his return to Philadelphia after the trade. Just go there when you can play and silence the crowd with every point you make. I prefer to see how Irving and Harden trade blows and not some jeering to a player not on the court.

[barbara44]

Lakers lost again, this time to Rockets on OT. They are showing the whole world that they do not even deserve to be in play in tournament let alone be in playoffs. I do not know what happened to that team. They got westbrook and a few older players to help, and even got some younger guys like Reaves and Monk helping right now. But they are losing against everyone these days. Next stop could only be losing to Orlando, don't know if they have any games left to play in Orlando but if they lose to them, then it is really this roster over.

After this year, they really need to work hard to find a way to send westbrook away, don't know who they can get, but westbrook is not a player they should be keeping at all. He needs to go and they need to get someone else. Even Rondo was much better there, and he gets paid so much little compared to westbrook.

[dwyane36]

The LA Lakers continued their bad course in the league with the Houston Rockets game. LeBron James outstanding performance also does not bring success to the LA team. The Nuggets team reflects their successful games in the last matches on the field and they caught a good series.

I wouldn't say that LeBron had an outstanding performance against the Rockets. Yes, he made a triple-double, but he also made five turnovers and scored only 1 of 9 three-pointers. In addition, LeBron could have won this match if he had scored a layup in the last seconds of the 4th quarter.

[wheelz1200]

Lakers lost again, this time to Rockets on OT. They are showing the whole world that they do not even deserve to be in play in tournament let alone be in playoffs. I do not know what happened to that team. They got westbrook and a few older players to help, and even got some younger guys like Reaves and Monk helping right now. But they are losing against everyone these days. Next stop could only be losing to Orlando, don't know if they have any games left to play in Orlando but if they lose to them, then it is really this roster over.

After this year, they really need to work hard to find a way to send westbrook away, don't know who they can get, but westbrook is not a player they should be keeping at all. He needs to go and they need to get someone else. Even Rondo was much better there, and he gets paid so much little compared to westbrook.

This was destined to fail.  Combining a ton of older players together has never worked.  And throwing reeves and the like isn't going to cut it.  They need to shed age and start from there.  And I agree I'd hate yo see them in the playing game and make it to play the Suns or someone who will embarrass them in a series.  But they probably will make it, since 11th and below in the league just don't cut it.  

[Velvet78]

76ers - Nets game is very predictable but I can't say the same thing for Nuggets - GSW game. 76ers will win this game obviously unless Nets make a big surprise here. 76ers are one of the best teams of this season now and they are on a very great run now. And for the other game, GSW might be seen as the stronger team but they still have a decent probability to lose this too. Because Curry and Thompson is still not giving the performance their supporters want these days. And Nuggets might benefit from this.

[Yogee]

76ers - Nets game is very predictable ..... 76ers will win this game obviously unless Nets make a big surprise here. 76ers are one of the best teams of this season now and they are on a very great run now.

Would you mind telling us if you actually made a bet on the Sixers - Nets game? Moneyline or handicap? You sound so confident about the team who is going to win so it's only logical to think you would really bet on them.

I know Kevin Durrant and Kyrie Irving will be playing so no assurance whatsoever that they will lose.

[wheelz1200]

76ers - Nets game is very predictable but I can't say the same thing for Nuggets - GSW game. 76ers will win this game obviously unless Nets make a big surprise here. 76ers are one of the best teams of this season now and they are on a very great run now. And for the other game, GSW might be seen as the stronger team but they still have a decent probability to lose this too. Because Curry and Thompson is still not giving the performance their supporters want these days. And Nuggets might benefit from this.

I don't know how you can say this is easily predictable.  I actually have money the other way on the Nets.  Yeah the Nets underprerformed this year but that's due to the constant absence of kyrie and Durant.  With both of them playing this is about dead even to me.  Wouldn't be surprised kyrie doesn't throw up 30-35 points here.  The only game on during that time and the world will be watching.  Dude loves these games.  Call him what you want but one of the toughest covers and no one on Philly can cover him, Harden doesn't like to play d.  And Noone can cover kd on the outside, if they pull embid out to the 3 point line the paint will be open.  And then seth...lots of mismatches here and actually think Nets control this from tip to tip.  Only way Philly wins is if they dominate the foul shot category here.  Popcorn ready this one is gonna be good.

[OgNasty]

76ers - Nets game is very predictable but I can't say the same thing for Nuggets - GSW game. 76ers will win this game obviously unless Nets make a big surprise here. 76ers are one of the best teams of this season now and they are on a very great run now. And for the other game, GSW might be seen as the stronger team but they still have a decent probability to lose this too. Because Curry and Thompson is still not giving the performance their supporters want these days. And Nuggets might benefit from this.

The Nuggets are doing better than expected this year in my opinion.  While they may lose to the Warriors, they have bright days ahead.  Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr are said to be getting healthy and back on the court soon.  That will make them one of the better teams in the league.  The state of the team today is pretty bad though.  In addition to Murray and Porter, also out with injuries are Aaron Gordon, Bones Hyland, Zeke Nnaji, Jeff Green, and Will Barton.  You have to wonder who they do have healthy...  With Joker on the floor there's always a chance to win, but I think betting Golden State to win is probably a good call although I haven't seen the odds yet so probably not worth the reward...

[wheelz1200]

76ers - Nets game is very predictable but I can't say the same thing for Nuggets - GSW game. 76ers will win this game obviously unless Nets make a big surprise here. 76ers are one of the best teams of this season now and they are on a very great run now. And for the other game, GSW might be seen as the stronger team but they still have a decent probability to lose this too. Because Curry and Thompson is still not giving the performance their supporters want these days. And Nuggets might benefit from this.

The Nuggets are doing better than expected this year in my opinion.  While they may lose to the Warriors, they have bright days ahead.  Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr are said to be getting healthy and back on the court soon.  That will make them one of the better teams in the league.  The state of the team today is pretty bad though.  In addition to Murray and Porter, also out with injuries are Aaron Gordon, Bones Hyland, Zeke Nnaji, Jeff Green, and Will Barton.  You have to wonder who they do have healthy...  With Joker on the floor there's always a chance to win, but I think betting Golden State to win is probably a good call although I haven't seen the odds yet so probably not worth the reward...

Golden state only favored by 2 right now.  On Denver floor and no draymond I can't figure out how they slow down jokic.  He will get everyone wide open looks.  I'm going against the grain and taking Denver here.  Just can't see looney holding down jokic.  Could be wildly wrong but hey ho that's the game.  Either way can't wait to watch both.

[harizen]

It's been a while since we saw a close competition between 2 Centers for Top 1 on the KIA MVP Ladder.

Usually, SG's and SF's are always on the ladder. The game really changed now where Big Guys, aside from being dominant in the paint, can now shoot 3s and has a good shooting stroke at the perimeter areas. They are even both have good passing skills and dribbling lol.

Just imagine the threat imposed on these types of big guys, especially in terms of defending them. They have to be guarded well defensively, not just inside but also outside.

[danherbias07]

76ers - Nets game is very predictable but I can't say the same thing for Nuggets - GSW game. 76ers will win this game obviously unless Nets make a big surprise here. 76ers are one of the best teams of this season now and they are on a very great run now. And for the other game, GSW might be seen as the stronger team but they still have a decent probability to lose this too. Because Curry and Thompson is still not giving the performance their supporters want these days. And Nuggets might benefit from this.

Well, surprise!!!  
I took the bet for Nets here because I know they will win it. They are in a rough spot right now so the goal is to win every game they can. Watch them make a streak with Kyrie around but the struggle will be without him and Durant carrying the team. 4 games left for Kyrie to play out of 15. They should try and bring Simmons on the floor as fast as possible and try the chemistry. That's 11 games without Kyrie and Durant will be too exhausted extending his minutes.

Just imagine the threat imposed on these types of big guys, especially in terms of defending them. They have to be guarded well defensively, not just inside but also outside.

Agree! That point is being magnified now with Jokic dominating a small Warriors team.

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Agree! That point is being magnified now with Jokic dominating a small Warriors team.

Yet Golden State Warriors still managed to outscore them by using long range shot which Jokic don’t have an answer. GSW is compensating there luck of defense by having a strong offense. Thy can’t defend properly Jokic but Nuggets too can’t defend against GSW sharpshooter so in the end, the points accumulated on there 3’s and high field goal percentage gives them an advantage on this last quarter of the game. I have no sweat at all no on ,y bet because I bet +10.5 on GSW during the end of first half. 

[Yogee]

The Nets routing the Sixers should be a good reason to never speak as if the result is already determined even before the game started just because they are "the best" or on a "good run". At least check the roster and see who will be playing. It's no surprise that KD and Irving could pull off a win since these two are scoring machines. They didn't put up big numbers but it was enough for a convincing win. Great job by Seth Curry too.

[jhonjhon]

The LA Lakers continued their bad course in the league with the Houston Rockets game. LeBron James outstanding performance also does not bring success to the LA team. The Nuggets team reflects their successful games in the last matches on the field and they caught a good series.

Lebron has such amazing ability but in my own opinion, his mentality is weak and thats take a huge hit on this game. Lebron not really Michael Jordan or Kobe level when the game is on the line. He trust his teammates more than he trust himself. Instead of reverse dunk or lay -up to win he passed it to Carmelo. His always afraid to take the last shot. Well, that was a good game. The H.Rockets took it to the L.A lakers to get the win.

[LogitechMouse]

The Nets routing the Sixers should be a good reason to never speak as if the result is already determined even before the game started just because they are "the best" or on a "good run". At least check the roster and see who will be playing. It's no surprise that KD and Irving could pull off a win since these two are scoring machines. They didn't put up big numbers but it was enough for a convincing win. Great job by Seth Curry too.

If the Nets are complete, they are a championship team we know that but unfortunately they aren't and both Kyrie and KD only played 6 games together where they are 4-2.
I think the Nets really has a high chance of getting the win against the Sixers and the boo's on Simmons? I mean we expected it already. The 3 things that I didn't expect to happen is:
1. The tribute of the Sixers to Simmons which is very opposite to what we are often seeing when we see all-star players being traded to another team. They showed to him his flaws when he is playing and his inability to shoot which I find embarrasing.
2. The boo's of the Sixers fans towards the players themselves. I mean they are playing at their home and yet they will receive boo's from their crowd? The Knicks fans didn't boo their players when they got blew up their 24 point lead against the Nets but them.
3. The outcome of the game. I expect that this game will be a close match since we might see a possible good match-up in the playoffs but what happened. Embiid and Harden shot 8/34 on the field. Probably not their night and I hope that if they will be matched together in the playoffs, it will not be like this again.