2024 NBA Season

[Pamadar]

This should not be a surprised that they lost the game. They have been in this kind of situation before, having a good lead against a home town in the first 2 quarters.

Only to choke on the 4th quarter as the Pelicans made a huge comeback and they don't have any answers. James was visibly distraught with his players as they can't make a basket. He has given them chance to score. A Carmelo Anthony 3 in the corner could have given them some chance, but he missed. And then THT also trying a 3. Lebron is really frustrated on how the Lakers turns out to be this season.

Single carry a team is no longer possible to an aging LeBron. If he's on his prime, maybe he can just drive all the way.

But it's not the case now, even as he keeps on frustrating himself, there's nothing that can be changed to the outcome of the game,
his teammates are not producing the kind of help that he needs.

It might be a tough season for this team. Moving to the second round is a big question now. The chance is more slimmer. They
still losing games.

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[yazher]

The Boston Celtics are the best right now and the team will face them in the first round will be in trouble since this team has been doing so well that they cannot stop winning in their 6th straight game which makes them the number one seed today. If they won't lose in their next remaining games, they will secure this number one spot and most likely they will go against the Brooklyn Nets.

[Rufsilf]

Joel Embiid carries the team in Philadelphia, but Devin Booker played such a game in Phoenix that he scored 22 points in the first quarter. In general, too many points are scored. There's no defense. The first quarter ended 39-37. The end of the match can be over 250 points. Bench players may not score that many in the second quarter. Still, it seems certain that we will see a very high number. Both teams are at the top of their respective conferences.

The game has ended in-favor of the Phoenix Suns (114-104), the game was intense in the second half. Joel Embiid was the highest pointer in the both teams but sadly they cannot just steal the lead because the Sun's ball is really shared throughout the team and it's hard to know who will make the shot and almost everybody is shooting downtown. After the 76ers lost today, they're now in the 4th spot in the ECF from being the 1st last night.

[Sanitough]

Brooklyn Nets still have some chance to grab a secure seat on the playoffs without the need of playing more games in the play-in, they still have some few more games left and they needed it to win.

The sure seat on the playoffs is from 1st to 6th seed. They are behind 3 win games on the 6th and 2 games on the 7th. They might have a chance but it's hard to think that teams on the 6th r 7th won't be able to win some of their remaining games. Because of that, it's now safe to conclude and assume that Brooklyn Nets will play at the play-in tournament.

Not a problem at all as Irving is now there. It's just that, Brooklyn Nets need an extra step to be in the playoffs due to the absences of their superstars this season and not playing by 100% of their lineup. I'm sure they can get a slot in the playoffs.

They could have a higher chance to grab that seat but today they lost again against the hot Hornets and they're back in the 9th seed again. Irving only contributed 16 points while playing 40+ minutes in the game while Ball and Bridges made a combined 57 points, that's already more than the half of total score of the Nets. Looks like they will be in the play-in after all.

[Yaunfitda]

Brooklyn Nets still have some chance to grab a secure seat on the playoffs without the need of playing more games in the play-in, they still have some few more games left and they needed it to win.

The sure seat on the playoffs is from 1st to 6th seed. They are behind 3 win games on the 6th and 2 games on the 7th. They might have a chance but it's hard to think that teams on the 6th r 7th won't be able to win some of their remaining games. Because of that, it's now safe to conclude and assume that Brooklyn Nets will play at the play-in tournament.

Not a problem at all as Irving is now there. It's just that, Brooklyn Nets need an extra step to be in the playoffs due to the absences of their superstars this season and not playing by 100% of their lineup. I'm sure they can get a slot in the playoffs.

They could have a higher chance to grab that seat but today they lost again against the hot Hornets and they're back in the 9th seed again. Irving only contributed 16 points while playing 40+ minutes in the game while Ball and Bridges made a combined 57 points, that's already more than the half of total score of the Nets. Looks like they will be in the play-in after all.

It's a horrible shooting night for Irving and Durant as well. Not sure what happened to Irving but his shots are not falling while the Hornets are very hot and even though the Nets did mount a good comeback to cut the lead, that is the best thing that they can do as Ball and Bridges made a good run in the last 4 minutes of the game so secured a huge win.

[püsür]

Charlotte Hornets had a solid win against Nets while Kyrie Irving made his home court debut. But Irving couldn't perform as expected by most of the people. I really like how Lamelo performed but he cannot perform like this every night, otherwise he would be a superstar. He is a really promising young player though, of course. His 9 assists and 7 rebounds also are very important in an important game like this. But how many games he can hit 7 threes, that is of course highly debatable. Nevertheless, I really like Hornets this year. They are above .5 in the standings and currently 8th in the east. I feel like they can surprise quite a lot of people in the playoffs.

[btc_angela]

Joel Embiid carries the team in Philadelphia, but Devin Booker played such a game in Phoenix that he scored 22 points in the first quarter. In general, too many points are scored. There's no defense. The first quarter ended 39-37. The end of the match can be over 250 points. Bench players may not score that many in the second quarter. Still, it seems certain that we will see a very high number. Both teams are at the top of their respective conferences.

The game has ended in-favor of the Phoenix Suns (114-104), the game was intense in the second half. Joel Embiid was the highest pointer in the both teams but sadly they cannot just steal the lead because the Sun's ball is really shared throughout the team and it's hard to know who will make the shot and almost everybody is shooting downtown. After the 76ers lost today, they're now in the 4th spot in the ECF from being the 1st last night.

It was really Booker who proved to much for the Sixers as they can't stop him in this game. Also they have a big guy that can probably give Joel a problem and that is Ayton, with double double grabbing 12 rebounds. This is the best version Phoenix that we have seen, they are on top of the NBA right now, the first time to win 60+ games so far and has a winning streak of 8 and could extend up to the last game of the regular season.

[stadus]

Lakers and Pelicans will square off later. Both teams are likely to face each other in the play-in tournament too. James and Ingram could be back for their respective teams.

I also noticed there's a poll on who will be the ninth and tenth in the Western Conference. I still think it's those two teams but the Spurs is just a few games behind them.

The Lakers vs. the Pelicans game is over. LeBron showed another great performance scoring 39 points, but it wasn't enough. The Lakers screwed up again and lost to the Pelicans for the second time this season. So if these teams really meet each other in the play-in tournament, then the Lakers will most likely not be able to reach the first round of the playoffs.

I thought they got this covered as they are slightly getting back on track but the result was the exact opposite because they were dominated by the Pelicans, poor LeBron who always try his best to carry the team but the roster ain't that flexible enough just like him and they end up badly this season.

[danherbias07]

Charlotte Hornets had a solid win against Nets while Kyrie Irving made his home court debut. But Irving couldn't perform as expected by most of the people. I really like how Lamelo performed but he cannot perform like this every night, otherwise he would be a superstar. He is a really promising young player though, of course. His 9 assists and 7 rebounds also are very important in an important game like this. But how many games he can hit 7 threes, that is of course highly debatable. Nevertheless, I really like Hornets this year. They are above .5 in the standings and currently 8th in the east. I feel like they can surprise quite a lot of people in the playoffs.

That's without Hayward, so yes, they are doing pretty well.
I watched the whole game and all I could see is Kyrie's missing shot after shot. That's not like him. Something might be bothering him because I doubt it will be because he lost his touch. Durant was infected with the off-night problem and that means trouble. All I was screaming to the TV was for Kyrie to attack the basket. Get his rhythm. Compose himself first using freethrows and find the perfect range which he did but it's too late. Most of his misses were short shots and it can be fixed during game time.
I bet they got comfortable after the blowout win against the Heat.

[Ziskinberg]

The poll result so far.

West 9-10 seed
Pelicans - Lakers   - 8 (88.9%)
Pelicans - Spurs   - 1 (11.1%)
Lakers - Spurs   - 0 (0%)
Total Voters: 9

I am the only one who voted for the Spurs-Pelicans to take the last 2 slots in the play-in. I have a feeling that Lakers would continue to struggle and the Spurs will make a surprise by making it to the play-in tournament.

[LogitechMouse]

The Boston Celtics are the best right now and the team will face them in the first round will be in trouble since this team has been doing so well that they cannot stop winning in their 6th straight game which makes them the number one seed today. If they won't lose in their next remaining games, they will secure this number one spot and most likely they will go against the Brooklyn Nets.
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Since after the all-star last February, the Celtics won 13 in their last 15 games which is quite insane. They are also one of the best teams defensively and all of their starters are at the top in terms of defense. From the 10th spot to now the top seeded team in the East.

I think lets forget the Sixers a bit or the Heat and lets focus on this Celtics team because they are the team to be reckoned with. No one is talking too much about them here but to be at the 10th to now 1st is a big achievement for them. The changing of coach might helped a bit but the combination of Tatum and Brown are just one of the best duos now in the league. Many are talking about one of them getting traded because on how they played at the start of the season but they proved them wrong and now they are one of the best duos and maybe we can put now the Celtics in the championship conversations.
Maybe this is out of the topic since it happened days ago but if you watched the Nets-Heat game then you will notice this sign coming from Drummond.

It's a meme that I saw in Facebook hours ago. They say it is the new logo of NBA . Just shared it here because I saw it very funny

[Yamifoud]

The poll result so far.

West 9-10 seed
Pelicans - Lakers   - 8 (88.9%)
Pelicans - Spurs   - 1 (11.1%)
Lakers - Spurs   - 0 (0%)
Total Voters: 9

I am the only one who voted for the Spurs-Pelicans to take the last 2 slots in the play-in. I have a feeling that Lakers would continue to struggle and the Spurs will make a surprise by making it to the play-in tournament.

You are the only one who believed that it will happen but mate you are right, it could possibly happen. Lakers out in the play-in, that's so embarrassing and it's not good for the legacy of Lebron, I think Kobe had a superteam before and they struggle, but missing the playoffs, that's worst.

[püsür]

Charlotte Hornets had a solid win against Nets while Kyrie Irving made his home court debut. But Irving couldn't perform as expected by most of the people. I really like how Lamelo performed but he cannot perform like this every night, otherwise he would be a superstar. He is a really promising young player though, of course. His 9 assists and 7 rebounds also are very important in an important game like this. But how many games he can hit 7 threes, that is of course highly debatable. Nevertheless, I really like Hornets this year. They are above .5 in the standings and currently 8th in the east. I feel like they can surprise quite a lot of people in the playoffs.

That's without Hayward, so yes, they are doing pretty well.
I watched the whole game and all I could see is Kyrie's missing shot after shot. That's not like him. Something might be bothering him because I doubt it will be because he lost his touch. Durant was infected with the off-night problem and that means trouble. All I was screaming to the TV was for Kyrie to attack the basket. Get his rhythm. Compose himself first using freethrows and find the perfect range which he did but it's too late. Most of his misses were short shots and it can be fixed during game time.
I bet they got comfortable after the blowout win against the Heat.

Yes, Kyrie Irving just couldn't get his rhythm at all. I also agree that this is not the Kyrie Irving we know and it will not be like this always, naturally. I think he proved himself as a superstar and a solid performer who brings good numbers and effective performances. Maybe the first game in Brooklyn made him more tense. These things just happen. As you say, he really should drive inside more. That is one of his key moves.

Btw he’s averaging 27.7 points with 5.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds. Those are very very solid numbers from a player in his weird situation.

[mirakal]

Btw he’s averaging 27.7 points with 5.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds. Those are very very solid numbers from a player in his weird situation.

That's his normal stats, that's why he is a superstar, but we are looking for his consistency in the game because they need that consistency in the play-in tournament to advance to the playoffs. Their ranking is not good as well, a supposed to be the number 1 team, now ranked number 9 and has to play the play-in tournament just to qualify the playoffs.

[Kelvinid]

Btw he’s averaging 27.7 points with 5.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds. Those are very very solid numbers from a player in his weird situation.

That's his normal stats, that's why he is a superstar, but we are looking for his consistency in the game because they need that consistency in the play-in tournament to advance to the playoffs. Their ranking is not good as well, a supposed to be the number 1 team, now ranked number 9 and has to play the play-in tournament just to qualify the playoffs.

They are ranked number 9 now but they are still the favorite to win the ECF if I'm not mistaken.
Durant and Irving are going to be beast in the playoffs, plus, Simmons would be playing soon, it will only make the Nets a good team, so expect them to win.

[fiulpro]

Btw he’s averaging 27.7 points with 5.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds. Those are very very solid numbers from a player in his weird situation.

That's his normal stats, that's why he is a superstar, but we are looking for his consistency in the game because they need that consistency in the play-in tournament to advance to the playoffs. Their ranking is not good as well, a supposed to be the number 1 team, now ranked number 9 and has to play the play-in tournament just to qualify the playoffs.

They are ranked number 9 now but they are still the favorite to win the ECF if I'm not mistaken.
Durant and Irving are going to be beast in the playoffs, plus, Simmons would be playing soon, it will only make the Nets a good team, so expect them to win.

Beasts yes, will they get the job done though? I'm not too sure. With the bounce back from the Celtics since January they are now first in the eastern conference. And over 7 games I think Joel and the sixers will more than surprise the nets. Now that new york state is changing its rules Irving will be allowed to play home games. East is looking good. No cake walk at all.

[Oasisman]

Btw he’s averaging 27.7 points with 5.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds. Those are very very solid numbers from a player in his weird situation.

That's his normal stats, that's why he is a superstar, but we are looking for his consistency in the game because they need that consistency in the play-in tournament to advance to the playoffs. Their ranking is not good as well, a supposed to be the number 1 team, now ranked number 9 and has to play the play-in tournament just to qualify the playoffs.

They are ranked number 9 now but they are still the favorite to win the ECF if I'm not mistaken.
Durant and Irving are going to be beast in the playoffs, plus, Simmons would be playing soon, it will only make the Nets a good team, so expect them to win.

I can somehow agree to that but there is a big "IF" for than to finally happen for the Nets this year.
And that big IF is, can they keep healthy for the rest of the playoff run?
Either Kyrie or Durant gets injured in the playoffs, and they will have a huge winning rate reduction.
If the Nets is going to play with everyone healthy, I can say the chance is great, and they can beat anyone in the East with more than 50% win rate in every series.

[Beparanf]

Anyone here got burn on there Nets bet against Hornets, I never thought they will lose to Hornets with 9 points behind while the overall performance of Durant and Irving is good. I really don't understand what's the problem on this match besides LaMelo Ball is on fire. I don't watch the game but it really hurt to see that my supposed to be sure bet is the only one that lose in my todays bet on NBA. There's a lot of upset game today so I dodge many bullet by sticking on to 3 bets today with Mavs and Suns.

[Natalim]

Btw he’s averaging 27.7 points with 5.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds. Those are very very solid numbers from a player in his weird situation.

That's his normal stats, that's why he is a superstar, but we are looking for his consistency in the game because they need that consistency in the play-in tournament to advance to the playoffs. Their ranking is not good as well, a supposed to be the number 1 team, now ranked number 9 and has to play the play-in tournament just to qualify the playoffs.

They are ranked number 9 now but they are still the favorite to win the ECF if I'm not mistaken.
Durant and Irving are going to be beast in the playoffs, plus, Simmons would be playing soon, it will only make the Nets a good team, so expect them to win.

Beasts yes, will they get the job done though? I'm not too sure. With the bounce back from the Celtics since January they are now first in the eastern conference. And over 7 games I think Joel and the sixers will more than surprise the nets. Now that new york state is changing its rules Irving will be allowed to play home games. East is looking good. No cake walk at all.

The Celtics are surprising so far, but we know that Celtics is not that good in the playoffs. If Celtics will face the Nets in the 1st round, then I think I would go with the underdog and that is the Nets. As for the betting odds on the NBA futures, the favorites to win the NBA Finals is the Suns, followed by the Nets.

[arwin100]

Btw he’s averaging 27.7 points with 5.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds. Those are very very solid numbers from a player in his weird situation.

That's his normal stats, that's why he is a superstar, but we are looking for his consistency in the game because they need that consistency in the play-in tournament to advance to the playoffs. Their ranking is not good as well, a supposed to be the number 1 team, now ranked number 9 and has to play the play-in tournament just to qualify the playoffs.

They are ranked number 9 now but they are still the favorite to win the ECF if I'm not mistaken.
Durant and Irving are going to be beast in the playoffs, plus, Simmons would be playing soon, it will only make the Nets a good team, so expect them to win.

Beasts yes, will they get the job done though? I'm not too sure. With the bounce back from the Celtics since January they are now first in the eastern conference. And over 7 games I think Joel and the sixers will more than surprise the nets. Now that new york state is changing its rules Irving will be allowed to play home games. East is looking good. No cake walk at all.

The Celtics are surprising so far, but we know that Celtics is not that good in the playoffs. If Celtics will face the Nets in the 1st round, then I think I would go with the underdog and that is the Nets. As for the betting odds on the NBA futures, the favorites to win the NBA Finals is the Suns, followed by the Nets.

They have history that they choke on playoffs and maybe they need to look at that to ease the tension if they already on that series, they need to be relax and learn from their past mistake to play more better as a team then win each of their games until they reach to finals. But I doubt it will happen also I believe if they face Nets for sure they are in trouble since this team became more competitive as Durant and Irving will be in playoffs mode then do more better performance.