2024 NBA Season

[LogitechMouse]

Damn, the Warriors surprises me again. Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson both had 30+ point defeating a complete Jazz team. 
Poole especially has his nights but it became a consistent night scoring at high numbers. His confidence is way up compared to other players of the team.
Then there's Gary Payton II who I think made his father proud on that last quarter clinch moments. Cuts, 3 point, rebound, and defense. It may not be seen in his stats but his impact to the crowd is high.
18-0 run, Warriors win.

The good thing is when Steph is injured and cannot play, there is Poole who can be the substitute for him and just shoot threes wherever he wants to and sinks .
Just watched it on Youtube and Mitchell's reaction after the game is he just put his 2 hands in his head showing frustration on what happened. An 18-0 run at the final minutes of the game is just insane and that is the momentum shifter.

With that the Jazz lost 6 on their last 10 games. Tied with the Nuggets and only 2 games above Minnesota in the 7th spot. Their remaining 4 games will be crucial against MEM, OKC, PHX and POR.

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[Russlenat]

Damn, the Warriors surprises me again. Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson both had 30+ point defeating a complete Jazz team. 
Poole especially has his nights but it became a consistent night scoring at high numbers. His confidence is way up compared to other players of the team.
Then there's Gary Payton II who I think made his father proud on that last quarter clinch moments. Cuts, 3 point, rebound, and defense. It may not be seen in his stats but his impact to the crowd is high.
18-0 run, Warriors win.

The good thing is when Steph is injured and cannot play, there is Poole who can be the substitute for him and just shoot threes wherever he wants to and sinks .
Just watched it on Youtube and Mitchell's reaction after the game is he just put his 2 hands in his head showing frustration on what happened. An 18-0 run at the final minutes of the game is just insane and that is the momentum shifter.

Maybe that's the kind of problem that they have to fixed.
IIRC, in the last playoffs, they were also ahead against the Clippers but they allow the Clippers to have a big run and beat them, and take note, Kawhi was out that time, it was only PG who are carrying the team.

With that the Jazz lost 6 on their last 10 games. Tied with the Nuggets and only 2 games above Minnesota in the 7th spot. Their remaining 4 games will be crucial against MEM, OKC, PHX and POR.

They are not in a good position, if they will still lose some games, they might be in the play-in tournament.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Damn, the Warriors surprises me again. Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson both had 30+ point defeating a complete Jazz team. 
Poole especially has his nights but it became a consistent night scoring at high numbers. His confidence is way up compared to other players of the team.
Then there's Gary Payton II who I think made his father proud on that last quarter clinch moments. Cuts, 3 point, rebound, and defense. It may not be seen in his stats but his impact to the crowd is high.
18-0 run, Warriors win.

The good thing is when Steph is injured and cannot play, there is Poole who can be the substitute for him and just shoot threes wherever he wants to and sinks .
Just watched it on Youtube and Mitchell's reaction after the game is he just put his 2 hands in his head showing frustration on what happened. An 18-0 run at the final minutes of the game is just insane and that is the momentum shifter.

With that the Jazz lost 6 on their last 10 games. Tied with the Nuggets and only 2 games above Minnesota in the 7th spot. Their remaining 4 games will be crucial against MEM, OKC, PHX and POR.

I think they can still make it to the playoffs, could go 2 out 4 in their last games or so.

For the Warriors, everything really falls into pieces when Poole and Thompson is shooting high percentage. The last time they lost to the Phoenix Suns, it was really close, but it was only Poole who had a good game that time, Klay just so-so performance.

Now, that both of them exploded in this game, doesn't matter if Utah has a good lead. For sure the Warriors are going to close in and eventually win this game.

[danherbias07]

With that the Jazz lost 6 on their last 10 games. Tied with the Nuggets and only 2 games above Minnesota in the 7th spot. Their remaining 4 games will be crucial against MEM, OKC, PHX and POR.

Timberwolves may now be excited about the chance opening for them. If the Jazz keeps on losing all their games (they may lose 2/4 if Grizzlies and Suns won't rest their stars) the Twolves can squeeze themselves in the 6th spot. Upon checking their next games it sure is an easy road ahead. They may be able to have a perfect 4 wins straight.

Lakers now on the 11th, I don't think they can recover. The Nuggets will force a win here to avoid what is happening at the above statement.
Wait, what happens if they are tied with the Spurs? I checked their history and they are tied at 2-2. I know they use that basis for a tiebreaker but what if it's also a tie?

[Jating]

No chance for the Nets to be in the top 6, with the loss to the Hawks, they'll be in the play-in tournament.

I don't understand why Irving and Durant try to do everything in the scoring department, they don' share the ball well, in this loss, only two of them have scored a double-digit, not good for a team.

If they will lose in the play-in tournament, that would be a major disappointment for the fans because they were expecting the Nets to compete in the playoff which is in jeopardy right now because of the current play they have in court which does not really have a good result so far. luckily only a few games left in the season because if there were more games, they are more likely to become like the Lakers who are out of the play-in tournament.

I doubt they'll lose in the play-in tournament.. Maybe the Lakers will but not the Nets. Durant and Irving have the experience in the playoffs, and they get better in that kind of situation, just like the past playoffs, if only Irving was not injured, they might beat the Bucks that time.

Yeah, I do agree, however, it's only Durant and Irving that is carrying the load for the Nets. Drummond maybe as the 3rd choice? or maybe Curry? but they are inconsistent. Just like the game tonight, Durant pour in 55, but they still lost.

As for the Lakers, it seems that they have given up this season, even if they made it to the playoff and win, I'm seeing them losing in the first round.

[Yamifoud]

As for the Lakers, it seems that they have given up this season, even if they made it to the playoff and win, I'm seeing them losing in the first round.

Fans had already given up too, they are not expecting anymore that the Lakers will make it to the playoffs. Looking at their coming games, I think they have a tougher schedule compared to the Spurs and Pelicans.

I'm checking the betting odds now.

Will this (team) make it to the playoffs?

Clippers 4.20
Lakers 11.00
Wolves 7.00
Pelicans 4.40
Spurs 7.00

source.

[freedomgo]

As for the Lakers, it seems that they have given up this season, even if they made it to the playoff and win, I'm seeing them losing in the first round.

Fans had already given up too, they are not expecting anymore that the Lakers will make it to the playoffs. Looking at their coming games, I think they have a tougher schedule compared to the Spurs and Pelicans.

I'm checking the betting odds now.

Will this (team) make it to the playoffs?

Clippers 4.20
Lakers 11.00
Wolves 7.00
Pelicans 4.40
Spurs 7.00

source.

This is unusual, Lakers at @11, that's some kind of a steal for those who think they can still make it. Their standing with the Spurs is very close to each other, so taking risk with that odds would be okay, but of course with some limit.

[OgNasty]

Atlanta Hawks got a really nice win after a tight game against Brooklyn Nets. And it was a magical night for Kevin Durant too. He scored 55 points in this game and showed one of his best performances of the season. But when there is not a big team play, you can still lose the game like it happened here too. They lost by 122-115 still. However Brooklyn Nets must be still happy to guaranteed promoting to the playoffs. But it is impossible for them to enter top six from now on. So they will play an extra playoff round.

I think the Nets are more concerned with getting Durant the scoring title over LeBron than they are with winning games. Now Durant is only 0.2 points per game behind LeBron. With the Lakers playing today in a couple hours on ABC I’m expecting to see LeBron try to put up a huge game to keep himself in the top spot on the scoring list. I have a feeling we’re going to see LeBron and KD both putting up some big numbers the rest of the way as Durant tries to keep LeBron from becoming the oldest player to ever win a NBA scoring title.

[Beparanf]

As for the Lakers, it seems that they have given up this season, even if they made it to the playoff and win, I'm seeing them losing in the first round.

Fans had already given up too, they are not expecting anymore that the Lakers will make it to the playoffs. Looking at their coming games, I think they have a tougher schedule compared to the Spurs and Pelicans.

I'm checking the betting odds now.

Will this (team) make it to the playoffs?

Clippers 4.20
Lakers 11.00
Wolves 7.00
Pelicans 4.40
Spurs 7.00

source.

This is unusual, Lakers at @11, that's some kind of a steal for those who think they can still make it. Their standing with the Spurs is very close to each other, so taking risk with that odds would be okay, but of course with some limit.

Lakers remaining 5 matches is against  x2 Nuggets, Warriors, Suns and Thunder. The only game they might have an easy win is against OKC that’s why the odds for Lakers is huge. That's a do or die bet since Lakers recently lose to Pelicans with James and Davis in the roster. I will definitely not bet on that odds but ofc they have chance but I rather bet on there single match rather than there spot on playoffs especially if Davis and Lebron will still play on there remaing games or just rest for next season.

[dupee419]

I think the Nets are more concerned with getting Durant the scoring title over LeBron than they are with winning games. Now Durant is only 0.2 points per game behind LeBron. With the Lakers playing today in a couple hours on ABC I’m expecting to see LeBron try to put up a huge game to keep himself in the top spot on the scoring list. I have a feeling we’re going to see LeBron and KD both putting up some big numbers the rest of the way as Durant tries to keep LeBron from becoming the oldest player to ever win a NBA scoring title.

KD played well earlier but fell off short, Trae and the Hawks did well but KD performed like how he should, if he keeps this up or at least averages 30+ pts per game then he'll most likely beat LeBron, I do think that both teams are more concerned with getting into the playoffs, for KD and Bron, this is more of a competition between them, I do wish Bron gets it, he deserves it, that 37 year old is playing like he was in his prime, having to carry Westbrick and the whole Lakers' inconsistency.

[DukeNickle]

It was a magnificent night for Kevin Durant for sure. He got 55 points and 7 rebounds in their game against Atlanta Hawks. And Kyrie Irving contributed highly by 31 points too.  They got 86 points combined and the team got 115 points in this game. However these performances were still not enough for a win as they lost by 122-115. Brooklyn Nets have promoted to the playoffs still thankfully but they must be better at team play to be successful in the playoffs.

[el kaka22]

Although they can still comeback big next season, hopefully that time not a super team again full of clowns. The Lakers future is still a bright sunny day but yes they indeed need to dispose their excess baggage who's not really needed in the team and they can still do it especially that they still have LeBron James who's leading the team and is the biggest contributor despite of his age now, not everyone can do that! In the league now, LeBron and CP3 are the ones who are still on their best even if they're not getting any younger anymore.

I do not think they can even come back that great next season neither. People see the PPG Lebron has and thinks that he is still carrying the team but the results are obvious, even with that he is not really helping the team as much as he used to. He doesn't work too hard on defence to save energy for offense, plus he misses plenty of games.

AD is great and all but he needs to stay healthy and I am not sure if he could, never seen him stay healthy for too long, last time he was, they won a ring. So, they will probably can only afford clowns at this point, and they do not have assets to trade neither, which is why I do not think that anything they can do, could change next season.

[Pamadar]

It was a magnificent night for Kevin Durant for sure. He got 55 points and 7 rebounds in their game against Atlanta Hawks. And Kyrie Irving contributed highly by 31 points too.  They got 86 points combined and the team got 115 points in this game. However these performances were still not enough for a win as they lost by 122-115. Brooklyn Nets have promoted to the playoffs still thankfully but they must be better at team play to be successful in the playoffs.

Not enough to win the game, but the duo shows how they can really play the game.

It's still possible for them to make it to the next round and whoever will be on the top seed will have a hard time moving
to the next round, if both Stars will continue to be healthy, the chance of Brooklyn in chasing the title is still alive, though
one game at a time that they needed to win to accomplish that chase.

[Reid]

Just watched it on Youtube and Mitchell's reaction after the game is he just put his 2 hands in his head showing frustration on what happened. An 18-0 run at the final minutes of the game is just insane and that is the momentum shifter.

I saw that too recently, he was devastated about what happened. He thought it was a win for them with a big lead ahead, all they had to do was take care of it but they can't. There is also one clip when Klay shoot the three in front of Gobert and he stomped one foot that was said to be a reaction of a French when they are frustated. Just saw it in Twitter. 
That's not actually the hilarious part. It was Steph Curry mimicking it that was funny.
https://twitter.com/kai_arman/status/1510442086830850055?s=20&t=tZmNnTKzuSYBriXqQCMF6w

[Shamm]

It was a magnificent night for Kevin Durant for sure. He got 55 points and 7 rebounds in their game against Atlanta Hawks. And Kyrie Irving contributed highly by 31 points too.  They got 86 points combined and the team got 115 points in this game. However these performances were still not enough for a win as they lost by 122-115. Brooklyn Nets have promoted to the playoffs still thankfully but they must be better at team play to be successful in the playoffs.

Not enough to win the game, but the duo shows how they can really play the game.

It's still possible for them to make it to the next round and whoever will be on the top seed will have a hard time moving
to the next round, if both Stars will continue to be healthy, the chance of Brooklyn in chasing the title is still alive, though
one game at a time that they needed to win to accomplish that chase.

These two players showed up that they can carry their teams and win the match, as durant plays in and Out that's why he got a high score and Irving scored drive and outer shot the duo in this team are still fresh and I do hope on the next game third performance end like this, so that they can maintain their winning.

[Viscore]

That was too bad, but their problem is really their defense.

I think they are still not out in the play-in tournament, they still have more games waiting and they just need to win them all.
Now that Davis is back, I think the Lakers chance will increase but I don't want to expect so much as I don't want to get disappointed.

With Davis yes they can win game/s but if for the future of the franchise it's much better not to push the players and let things to

happen, having an early exit will secure the players from possible injuries. though we really don't know if how the coaching staff will handle

those remaining games, if they wanted to continue chasing for the play-in they needed to work hard and win games.

Still possible and like you, I will not expect too much just go with the flow.

Davis has now returned to the court and is now making a productive week. If his come back will create progress and could be an asset to win the remaining games, i guess the stat of the Lakers will be improved. Though i know its not only Davis who should work so hard, but definitely the staff involved in the team should probably do all their best giving their best shots so they can win the next games in the court.

[DukeNickle]

It was a magnificent night for Kevin Durant for sure. He got 55 points and 7 rebounds in their game against Atlanta Hawks. And Kyrie Irving contributed highly by 31 points too.  They got 86 points combined and the team got 115 points in this game. However these performances were still not enough for a win as they lost by 122-115. Brooklyn Nets have promoted to the playoffs still thankfully but they must be better at team play to be successful in the playoffs.

Not enough to win the game, but the duo shows how they can really play the game.

It's still possible for them to make it to the next round and whoever will be on the top seed will have a hard time moving
to the next round, if both Stars will continue to be healthy, the chance of Brooklyn in chasing the title is still alive, though
one game at a time that they needed to win to accomplish that chase.

It is alive indeed. When we consider that they still did a great job last season in the absence of James Harden and Kyrie Irving, they can do better with this lineup now. Durant had a big impact on their success in last season. Now he has Irving as his companion as long as he doesn't get injured again. And the new transfers also brought a new hope to the team. I will be looking forward to watching their playoff games. They wouldn't have too big problems on weaker teams maybe but I wonder what they will do against challenging competitors.

[dezoel]

It doesn't matter how much you score as long as your team doesn't win. Hawks still managed to beat them and that means Durant scoring meant nothing in the end. They are 10th in the east right now and that is not acceptable for a team that has Durant.

If you have him, you need to be better even OKC at the last season when they were "worst" reached finals of west if I am not wrong. That is just too difficult for me to accept that a team with him, scoring 55, still could suck this much and lose and be 10th in east. Not like they could somehow pull something off and be champions neither, their best bet right now would be like a first round exit, that's it, can't even imagine them in the second round unless something super shocking happens.

[Yogee]

It doesn't matter how much you score as long as your team doesn't win. Hawks still managed to beat them and that means Durant scoring meant nothing in the end. They are 10th in the east right now and that is not acceptable for a team that has Durant.

The loss was definitely not the result they wanted but the score still matters in his case since he's also competing for the scoring title.

We also have to be reminded that they are 10th because he missed a lot of games due injuries and one player refused to get vaccinated. It's not as if they have a complete or healthy roster and played really bad.

[harizen]

It was a magnificent night for Kevin Durant for sure. He got 55 points and 7 rebounds in their game against Atlanta Hawks. And Kyrie Irving contributed highly by 31 points too.  They got 86 points combined and the team got 115 points in this game. However these performances were still not enough for a win as they lost by 122-115. Brooklyn Nets have promoted to the playoffs still thankfully but they must be better at team play to be successful in the playoffs.

I encounter a post yesterday when browsing on my timeline that since Kyrie Irving return and play alongside Kevin Durant, they are 0-3 now when they combined for 70+ points (will do some verification later on manually).  What happened? Instead of an automatic win or higher chance to get the win on that game when these 2 explode, that's not what happened. They also need a boost from their bench.

Looks like it's now happening, the possible worst-case scenario by the so-called analysts, where their teammates just allow Durant and Irving to do the scoring even though there are opportunities for other teammates to do it instead. There's no ball rotation in most of the cases resulting in teams easily reading where the ball will end.

However, the Nets really need that explosiveness of Durant and Irving, no doubt about that. Their teammates might just rely on and put their trust in them so it's fine not to be associated always during their offensive phase.