2024 NBA Season

[Japinat]

Pelicans, Lakers and Spurs are the ones who are fighting at the 9th and 10th spot. It would be very disappointing for the Lakers if they will be the ones who will be eliminated and will not enter the play-in tournament. I want Lakers though to enter at least the play-in . Maybe Spurs and Lakers .

As of this stage, I would not be disappointed anymore because I witnessed how long they are struggling, if they can barely make it on the play-in, there's no chance for them to upset the upper team in the playoffs.

Let's look at their last 10 games. (Win-Loss)

Spurs 5-5
Pelicans 4-6
Lakers 3-7

Can you imagine that record of the Lakers?

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[ILuckyGuyI]

Memphis Grizzlies are going to be playing a home game against Milwaukee Bucks tonight. And Memphis Grizzlies have already guaranteed qualifying for the 1/8-finals in the playoffs. Milwaukee Bucks are close to do so too. Memphis Grizzlies are the favourite team to win this game but it is by a small margin. I think that Milwaukee Bucks are going to be the winner here. They already played against each other before and Milwaukee Bucks won that. This can repeat itself. These teams both have a big potential in the playoffs.

[Yogee]

.... Memphis Grizzlies are the favourite team to win this game but it is by a small margin. I think that Milwaukee Bucks are going to be the winner here. They already played against each other before and Milwaukee Bucks won that. This can repeat itself.

Grizzlies are formidable at home that's why they are still favored despite Ja Morant's absence. There's also a chance that Giannis could be back but he will probably play with restricted minutes. It's tough betting on this game right now. I'd rather bet live or just wait for the announcement of the line up.

[stadus]

I agree with you depending on who is playing I might take the pels in that too.  Back against the wall I'd hate to bet against lebron though, his best comes out in those games.  I think the question that really needs to be answered is will AD be playing or not.  That is huge.

They might play AD because it's an important game, if they'll lose, that would be too embossing for the team who started to look like a super team prior to the start of the season. Even with AD, I still feel backing the Pelicans because I believe that the struggle of the Lakers this season will not end right away.

You're right that this game against the Pelicans will be very important for the Lakers. However, there is no chance that Davis will play because he has not yet fully recovered from his injury. It is expected that he will be able to return only by the first week of April. So LeBron will have to try to win this game alone again.

There's still no assurance that Lebron can play on there Sunday match against Pelicans. Lakers show an impressive improvement without James basae on there previous match against strong opponent 76ers because Westbrook is finally awaken his inner beast skills. I assume they can beat Pelicans without James if they will maintain the same level of performance during 76ers match. I hope there coach will not force Lebron to play the game if he is still not ok to play because there playoffs spot will be useless if his injury will gonna worsen later on. 

Lakers: Frank Vogel 'Hopeful' LeBron James Will Play on Sunday

Looks like he will be back because as Vogel said that this Sunday is an important game for them so they need him, but it is not yet confirmed. IMO, Frank Vogel should let LeBron to rest more so that he will be back at his A-game soon because there's a much more important than the Pelicans game as they will face the Mavs before the month ends. Let Howard, WB, and Melo handle the helm for the time being.

[xzone]

Minnesota Timberwolves won 116-95 against the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic scored the highest score in the match and almost made a triple double, he played with a very good performance. But that alone was not enough to win the game.
Again, we watched a good team game in Minnesota, 7 players scored over 10 points. The victory in the team does not depend only on one or two people, they can all play a good basketball together

[agustina2]

Question is, how big he could contribute to the team.

We've seen Draymond Green after a long rest due to injury, in his return he wasn't contributing as his normal contribution, so what I'm saying is that Davis will have to readjust again to get back on his game, and every game may cause the Lakers an L .

You might be missing something, mate. Try to make a recap and watch all games after Anthony Davis returns this season. He is putting up big numbers already even coming from an injury. There is no question how big he can contribute once he comes back but the question is, how long he can stay healthy after being injured. No problem with his stats and contribution, that's one thing for sure.

The comparison with hin and Draymond Green is not appropriate. They have different roles and Green is not putting the same numbers as Anthony Davis regardless if they are healthy or coming back from an injury.

[Rufsilf]

If Davis will make it in the first week of next month, then he will have a chance to help the team win in the play-in tournament.

Their chances will somehow increase if Davis will indeed return in the play-in schedule and that's good for them as they they need to win two consecutive games if they will be locked in the 10th spot. However, Frank Vogel's decision making is also a factor in their chances to win because he likes playing small. Dwight Howard's presence in the center will help them as he can really handle the team's defense while AD and LBJ will go offensive. That's if Vogel will still give Howard the minutes he need.

[OgNasty]

Goran Dragic and Seth Curry are coming back from injuries to play in todays Nets game against the Miami Heat. Miami has lost 3 straight and their frustration has been showing lately. Boiling over with Butler and Haslem going at each other on the sidelines during a game. They have have the better record but I think I’d take the Nets today. They’re playing hot and Miami is a mess. Still no Ben Simmons in the lineup but with the season winding down I think he needs to start making appearances on the court to get ready for the playoffs.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Memphis Grizzlies are going to be playing a home game against Milwaukee Bucks tonight. And Memphis Grizzlies have already guaranteed qualifying for the 1/8-finals in the playoffs. Milwaukee Bucks are close to do so too. Memphis Grizzlies are the favourite team to win this game but it is by a small margin. I think that Milwaukee Bucks are going to be the winner here. They already played against each other before and Milwaukee Bucks won that. This can repeat itself. These teams both have a big potential in the playoffs.

Its' going to be a close game as both of them are high caliber team. Both have shown the they can win games without their star player. Maybe one advantage of Memphis is that they are comfortable playing at their home court. The Bucks doesn't have a good record playing in the road, that's why they are favored to win in this game. But if Bucks can stay within range entering the 4th quarter, this will be very another very close and exciting game.

[onetwostep]

.... Memphis Grizzlies are the favourite team to win this game but it is by a small margin. I think that Milwaukee Bucks are going to be the winner here. They already played against each other before and Milwaukee Bucks won that. This can repeat itself.

Grizzlies are formidable at home that's why they are still favored despite Ja Morant's absence. There's also a chance that Giannis could be back but he will probably play with restricted minutes. It's tough betting on this game right now. I'd rather bet live or just wait for the announcement of the line up.

It can be easy to predict who will win the match if one of the star players does not take the field. I don't think the Bucks will have much of a chance unless Giannis plays, the Memphis Grizzlies could win this game.
Ja Morant is having an incredible season and will ensure his team wins this game as well, but that might change if Giannis can play too

[Jating]

.... Memphis Grizzlies are the favourite team to win this game but it is by a small margin. I think that Milwaukee Bucks are going to be the winner here. They already played against each other before and Milwaukee Bucks won that. This can repeat itself.

Grizzlies are formidable at home that's why they are still favored despite Ja Morant's absence. There's also a chance that Giannis could be back but he will probably play with restricted minutes. It's tough betting on this game right now. I'd rather bet live or just wait for the announcement of the line up.

It can be easy to predict who will win the match if one of the star players does not take the field. I don't think the Bucks will have much of a chance unless Giannis plays, the Memphis Grizzlies could win this game.
Ja Morant is having an incredible season and will ensure his team wins this game as well, but that might change if Giannis can play too

The Bucks win their last game without Giannis, same with the Memphis Grizzlies without Ja Morant. So it's hard to predict this games because other players are stepping up in absence of their superstar.

So we will have to see if both stars are going to play and if they play, how long the coach as going to insert them in the game. Even though they have clinch a playoff spot, this games are still very important because you want to continue winning and have a good momentum and secured your spot.

[Spack17]

There are three teams that have qualified for the playoffs already now. These teams are: Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat. Grizzlies are doing an amazing job even in the absence of their most valuable player Ja Morant. This shows how great they are when it comes to the team performance. Suns are already the best team of the regular season statistically. They are surely one of the biggest candidates to win the title. And the other team I mentioned, Miami Heat are doing a superb job as well. They didn't have a this much good season for many years. But now, they are leading the Eastern Conference.

[wheelz1200]

Booker was obviously their main scorer even before CP3 joined the team but let's not forget their position in the league back then. They were fighting for playoff spot which is completely diffefent now.

Paul changes the team from a playoff potential team to a championship potential team.

This season, I see that their chance to be back in the finals again are huge, not underestimating the other teams like the GSW, Nuggets and Dallas, but as a team, they are so consistent and they have the best chemistry IMO.

I agree.  The team that would give them the most fits might be Memphis with their good guard play and front court that can guard the phoenix front court.  That's the series I'm hoping for in the western conf finals.  How fun would that be to watch.  Cp3 is key to them making another run.

[Reid]

Goran Dragic and Seth Curry are coming back from injuries to play in todays Nets game against the Miami Heat. Miami has lost 3 straight and their frustration has been showing lately. Boiling over with Butler and Haslem going at each other on the sidelines during a game. They have have the better record but I think I’d take the Nets today. They’re playing hot and Miami is a mess. Still no Ben Simmons in the lineup but with the season winding down I think he needs to start making appearances on the court to get ready for the playoffs.

I wish he do. The Brooklyn Nets are in bad shape now and they need to protect that 8th rank so that a 1 game win is all they need to win to enter that playoffs. If they lose now, Hornets and Hawks are at their tail to try and obtain that spot and secure it for a higher chance to be in the playoffs.
Kyrie will be there but this is the top seed of the East which is undoubtedly balanced with their roster. They may have some differences in the sidelines and a bad losing streak considering how they lose against a star-less Warriors but they are still a strong opponent which should not be taken lightly.
Seth will play an important role on the defensive end.

[dwminer1]

Kyrie Irving can play at home again. When news broke Wednesday that the New York City mandate that kept unvaccinated athletes from playing in home games has been lifted, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving said he had to keep pinching himself to make sure it was real. Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33601551/brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving-excited-play-home-games-season

[Harkorede]

Kyrie Irving can play at home again. When news broke Wednesday that the New York City mandate that kept unvaccinated athletes from playing in home games has been lifted, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving said he had to keep pinching himself to make sure it was real. Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33601551/brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving-excited-play-home-games-season

It's been coming all along, it was just a matter of time, now with an unleashed Kyrie Irving and should Ben Simmons get back heathily then Brooklyn Nets would be the favorites to win the championship imo, they'd have ticked every available boxes there is inorder to beat any team in any potential series.

[freedomgo]

Goran Dragic and Seth Curry are coming back from injuries to play in todays Nets game against the Miami Heat. Miami has lost 3 straight and their frustration has been showing lately. Boiling over with Butler and Haslem going at each other on the sidelines during a game. They have have the better record but I think I’d take the Nets today. They’re playing hot and Miami is a mess. Still no Ben Simmons in the lineup but with the season winding down I think he needs to start making appearances on the court to get ready for the playoffs.

Same here, Miami Heat is sure a tough team to beat but the way the play recently was a kind of disorganized compared to the Nets who is really thirsty to win and get a secure spot in the playoffs season without getting themselves in the play-in tournament, they still have a chance and winning against the Heat today is a step they need to take.

The Nets have lost last time against the undermanned Grizzlies and that surely shocked them, so I really think they would gather all their strengths to win and bounce back from that defeat.

[Japinat]

Goran Dragic and Seth Curry are coming back from injuries to play in todays Nets game against the Miami Heat. Miami has lost 3 straight and their frustration has been showing lately. Boiling over with Butler and Haslem going at each other on the sidelines during a game. They have have the better record but I think I’d take the Nets today. They’re playing hot and Miami is a mess. Still no Ben Simmons in the lineup but with the season winding down I think he needs to start making appearances on the court to get ready for the playoffs.

Same here, Miami Heat is sure a tough team to beat but the way the play recently was a kind of disorganized compared to the Nets who is really thirsty to win and get a secure spot in the playoffs season without getting themselves in the play-in tournament, they still have a chance and winning against the Heat today is a step they need to take.

The Nets have lost last time against the undermanned Grizzlies and that surely shocked them, so I really think they would gather all their strengths to win and bounce back from that defeat.

Both teams are pretty much unpredictable now but both still need to play hard because of the positioning that they need. Miami Heat might be the number 1 team in the East currently but they could drop to number 5 and lose their home-court advantage if they will continue that losing streak. On the other hand, Nets need more wins so they can prevent the play-in tournament.

[Webetcoins]

Pelicans, Lakers and Spurs are the ones who are fighting at the 9th and 10th spot. It would be very disappointing for the Lakers if they will be the ones who will be eliminated and will not enter the play-in tournament. I want Lakers though to enter at least the play-in . Maybe Spurs and Lakers .

As of this stage, I would not be disappointed anymore because I witnessed how long they are struggling, if they can barely make it on the play-in, there's no chance for them to upset the upper team in the playoffs.

Let's look at their last 10 games. (Win-Loss)

Spurs 5-5
Pelicans 4-6
Lakers 3-7

Can you imagine that record of the Lakers?

As a spurs fan, this scares me. I mean we are not like "win now" mode like lakers, we have great young players and we are building a great future. Between dejounte, poeltl, keldon, vassal, primo and many that I am forgetting right now, we are talking about a team that is mainly like 24-25 years old on average.

In 3-5 years this team would be amazing and beyond measure and we could get some rookies that could be decent in 3-5 years as well. So we should not be focusing on play-in tournament right now. Instead Spurs should be trying to tank, like be the last team in the whole league, that would be a lot better if you ask me. This is not the way to .

[Distinctin]

Pelicans, Lakers and Spurs are the ones who are fighting at the 9th and 10th spot. It would be very disappointing for the Lakers if they will be the ones who will be eliminated and will not enter the play-in tournament. I want Lakers though to enter at least the play-in . Maybe Spurs and Lakers .

As of this stage, I would not be disappointed anymore because I witnessed how long they are struggling, if they can barely make it on the play-in, there's no chance for them to upset the upper team in the playoffs.

Let's look at their last 10 games. (Win-Loss)

Spurs 5-5
Pelicans 4-6
Lakers 3-7

Can you imagine that record of the Lakers?

As a spurs fan, this scares me. I mean we are not like "win now" mode like lakers, we have great young players and we are building a great future. Between dejounte, poeltl, keldon, vassal, primo and many that I am forgetting right now, we are talking about a team that is mainly like 24-25 years old on average.

In 3-5 years this team would be amazing and beyond measure and we could get some rookies that could be decent in 3-5 years as well. So we should not be focusing on play-in tournament right now. Instead Spurs should be trying to tank, like be the last team in the whole league, that would be a lot better if you ask me. This is not the way to .

You should be happy that the Spurs have a chance to be in the playoffs, I mean, their lineup is not as strong as the other teams who have a couple of all-star players, and yet they are still competing at a higher level. They are currently playing with the Pelicans now, let's see if they can have a good run to make it a close game.