2024 NBA Season

[Natalim]

Lakers are really done. Spurs and Pelicans both won their respective games. I did not see the standing yet, maybe they are already out in the play-in contention. I can't wait to see the play-in tournament, I like to see how the Spurs would surprise the fans that despite their being a young team, they still make it to the playoffs.

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[dezoel]

It is not just about how Lakers is losing neither, I mean they are losing and it is a hilarious thing to see them do this badly when everyone talked about how they were fighting for championship at the start of the season. But the funny thing is, Spurs keep on winning as well. This is a team that has 34 wins total, and they got 8 of them in the last 10 games as well .

It's like Spurs tried to tank at first, but realized how bad Lakers were, and said "how about we do a final push and go to playing tournament instead of Lakers?" and did exactly that. No team that is at 10th end up getting 80% win rate this late into the season that easily, it is quite incredible to see.

[wheelz1200]

It is not just about how Lakers is losing neither, I mean they are losing and it is a hilarious thing to see them do this badly when everyone talked about how they were fighting for championship at the start of the season. But the funny thing is, Spurs keep on winning as well. This is a team that has 34 wins total, and they got 8 of them in the last 10 games as well .

It's like Spurs tried to tank at first, but realized how bad Lakers were, and said "how about we do a final push and go to playing tournament instead of Lakers?" and did exactly that. No team that is at 10th end up getting 80% win rate this late into the season that easily, it is quite incredible to see.

I mean it's always nice to play okc, Houston and Portland 3 times in this 10 game set.  I know they still have to win the games but they were the sure fire favorite in each one.  Portland is terrible that was a gimme 3 games.  Would like to see how good Murray could be in a legit playoff series against top competition.  Wish he was a knick..

[Yogee]

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It's like Spurs tried to tank at first, but realized how bad Lakers were, and said "how about we do a final push and go to playing tournament instead of Lakers?" and did exactly that. No team that is at 10th end up getting 80% win rate this late into the season that easily, it is quite incredible to see.

I doubt that's the case but I still find it funny while imagining how coach Pop would say that to his players hehe. It's probably a good send off for him if the talks that he'll retire after this season is true. What Spurs had done or achieved so far was kinda similar to what the Suns did during the bubble.

[Dave1]

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It's like Spurs tried to tank at first, but realized how bad Lakers were, and said "how about we do a final push and go to playing tournament instead of Lakers?" and did exactly that. No team that is at 10th end up getting 80% win rate this late into the season that easily, it is quite incredible to see.

I doubt that's the case but I still find it funny while imagining how coach Pop would say that to his players hehe. It's probably a good send off for him if the talks that he'll retire after this season is true. What Spurs had done or achieved so far was kinda similar to what the Suns did during the bubble.

Lol, yeah, we have seen coach Pop for many years and we doubt that he will just wanted to lose games intentionally and think just like that.

And look at what they have accomplished so far, now they are in the play-in tournament having won 3 straight games.

[dwyane36]

Lakers are really done. Spurs and Pelicans both won their respective games. I did not see the standing yet, maybe they are already out in the play-in contention. I can't wait to see the play-in tournament, I like to see how the Spurs would surprise the fans that despite their being a young team, they still make it to the playoffs.

The recent results of the Spurs are really impressive, given that this team was clear underdogs at the beginning of this season, and no one believed that they would be able to reach the play-in tournament. By the way, the Pelicans and the Spurs will play against each other in the play-in tournament, which means one of these teams might have a chance to face the Suns in the first round of the playoffs.

[onetwostep]

Brooklyn Nets defeated New York Knicks 110-98. Durant scored 32 points and Irving 24 points and became the two top scorers of the team. When these two players are together, the team can play quite well.
The game went pretty close until the last quarter, but in the final period the Nets players played very well and widened the gap, the New York Knicks could have won this game

[Coin_trader]

Brooklyn Nets defeated New York Knicks 110-98. Durant scored 32 points and Irving 24 points and became the two top scorers of the team. When these two players are together, the team can play quite well.
The game went pretty close until the last quarter, but in the final period the Nets players played very well and widened the gap, the New York Knicks could have won this game

I don't want to down New York Knicks but they are not a good basis to show off strenght because they are not the best on the league or even qualified on the Playoffs. Nets is surely strong but they are still losing even with KD and Irving when they are against strong team such as Bucks, Celtics and even Grizzlies. I still doubtful that they can win the championship because there’s a lot of team right now that has a consistent solid games all through out this season.

[OgNasty]

Brooklyn Nets defeated New York Knicks 110-98. Durant scored 32 points and Irving 24 points and became the two top scorers of the team. When these two players are together, the team can play quite well.
The game went pretty close until the last quarter, but in the final period the Nets players played very well and widened the gap, the New York Knicks could have won this game

I don't want to down New York Knicks but they are not a good basis to show off strenght because they are not the best on the league or even qualified on the Playoffs. Nets is surely strong but they are still losing even with KD and Irving when they are against strong team such as Bucks, Celtics and even Grizzlies. I still doubtful that they can win the championship because there’s a lot of team right now that has a consistent solid games all through out this season.

The Knicks definitely have a lot of issues of their own but even without their drama they don't have the talent to match up with the Nets.  It was pretty clear they weren't going to win this one.  Durant keeping himself in the run for scoring champion, but after his last game where he scored less than 20, it's looking like Embiid's title to lose.

The big question mark on the Nets to me is Ben Simmons.  If he can come back healthy I think the Nets have a big advantage over other teams.  If not, they're going to have to rely on Durant and hope he can get them to the promise land.  He missed it last year by toenail being on the 3 point line.  He alone could carry the team without Ben and Kyrie, but hopefully he won't have to.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

^ It's better that Durant will have someone to work with and help him bring the team to the finals. They are almost close last year if not for his big toe, stepping on the 3 point line and lost to the eventual champion Bucks. But this year,  him and Kyrie and perhaps Ben will be needed by the team. It will be difficult for Durant to carry the team again on his shoulder specially in playoff type of games.

[Yaunfitda]

The Suns emerged victorious from the Lakers game that LeBron James did not play. With 63 wins in 79 matches the Suns broke the organizational record. The Lakers on the other hand have suffered 48 losses in 79 games this season with poor performance. With this result the LA team did not have a chance to Play-in and said goodbye to the season.

The Lakers are honestly so bad this season, it's not funny.

There is a real chance that LeBron/AD leaves this offseason through a trade of sorts. I'm not sure why any other team would take them but they would potentially offer some upside for championship contenders that have the cap space.

Either way, at least the other L.A. team (Clippers) will be making the play-in tournament. Hopefully they can win a few series.

On the contrary, I think Lebron/AD will stay as long as there will be a bug shuffle on the players and even at the coaching staff because this season was really a disaster for them. In the beginning, they are one of the favorites but badluck, injuries and then chemistry issues.

For the other LA team, for sure with Paul George back, they will have a good chance to make it to the playoff again.

[danherbias07]

The big question mark on the Nets to me is Ben Simmons.  If he can come back healthy I think the Nets have a big advantage over other teams.  If not, they're going to have to rely on Durant and hope he can get them to the promise land.  He missed it last year by toenail being on the 3 point line.  He alone could carry the team without Ben and Kyrie, but hopefully he won't have to.

Defense is what they lack and if Ben Simmons will be playing, that will be a good addition. They don't need him to force a shot, just showing how good he is at the defensive end will be a big impact. His wingspan and height will be troublesome to guards and even forwards.
KD will need his rest and if they could come up with a plan to make an early lead with Ben around then he could preserve his energy for the next half. Unlike what happened today where he played 42 minutes and near the exhaustion time. I am glad Kyrie, Seth, and Mills stepped up their game or it will be another embarrassing loss from a team that will not even enter the tournament.

[LogitechMouse]

The big question mark on the Nets to me is Ben Simmons.  If he can come back healthy I think the Nets have a big advantage over other teams.  If not, they're going to have to rely on Durant and hope he can get them to the promise land.  He missed it last year by toenail being on the 3 point line.  He alone could carry the team without Ben and Kyrie, but hopefully he won't have to.

Since Coach Nash already told that Simmons will be ruled out for the rest of the season including the playoffs. this will be applied next season. How will Ben fits for the team really is a big question mark for now.

Its a high risk high reward for me. If Ben will fit for the team then they already have another perimeter defender and at the same time passer. Never mind the shooting since it wasn't his strength though I'm not saying that he mustn't improve his shooting skills. On the other hand though if Ben isn't fit for the team, they need to trade him again and well no one would like to get a player who didn't play for a whole season and no shooting skills at all. Well there might be some but his value might get lower.

I'm hoping that next season, Ben, Kyrie and Kevin Durant will be a good trio that can lead the Nets team.

[dimonstration]

The Suns emerged victorious from the Lakers game that LeBron James did not play. With 63 wins in 79 matches the Suns broke the organizational record. The Lakers on the other hand have suffered 48 losses in 79 games this season with poor performance. With this result the LA team did not have a chance to Play-in and said goodbye to the season.

The Lakers are honestly so bad this season, it's not funny.

There is a real chance that LeBron/AD leaves this offseason through a trade of sorts. I'm not sure why any other team would take them but they would potentially offer some upside for championship contenders that have the cap space.

Either way, at least the other L.A. team (Clippers) will be making the play-in tournament. Hopefully they can win a few series.

On the contrary, I think Lebron/AD will stay as long as there will be a bug shuffle on the players and even at the coaching staff because this season was really a disaster for them. In the beginning, they are one of the favorites but badluck, injuries and then chemistry issues.

For the other LA team, for sure with Paul George back, they will have a good chance to make it to the playoff again.

I really hope Clippers can make in to the playoffs until Kawhi back in the game. There’s already a report that Kawhi and Powell has the possibility to play on the playoffs run. I’m sure they give a good fight against any strong team on the West especially the Suns.

On the Lakers note, They should start shuffling there players especially there bench players that is not contributing enough on the game. Bron sacrifice to lower his salary just to acquire some of the overrated players is just a waste this season. They should start investing again on young talents and develop them until the playoffs. That’s what they do on there first championship until this major acquisition of veteran players that’s not useful.

[Jating]

^^ Normal Powell already played against the Suns and scored 24 points. So definitely he is back, what everyone is waiting is for Kawhi Leonard. Because we all know that he is the leader of the Clippers. And their chances increases if he is not injured last year. So another great player that we will anticipate if he can play in the play in or playoff with the Clippers.

[Natalim]

^^ Normal Powell already played against the Suns and scored 24 points. So definitely he is back, what everyone is waiting is for Kawhi Leonard. Because we all know that he is the leader of the Clippers. And their chances increases if he is not injured last year. So another great player that we will anticipate if he can play in the play in or playoff with the Clippers.

Was there a rumor that he will be able to play in the playoffs?

I mean, if there's at least a rumor about that, then I guess it's worth betting on the Clippers to win the championship this season.
In fact, I'm impressed with how this team has developed, if you look at the statistics on every game, you will see how great the chemistry is with the distribution of points among the players.

[ultrloa]

The Suns emerged victorious from the Lakers game that LeBron James did not play. With 63 wins in 79 matches the Suns broke the organizational record. The Lakers on the other hand have suffered 48 losses in 79 games this season with poor performance. With this result the LA team did not have a chance to Play-in and said goodbye to the season.

The Lakers are honestly so bad this season, it's not funny.

There is a real chance that LeBron/AD leaves this offseason through a trade of sorts. I'm not sure why any other team would take them but they would potentially offer some upside for championship contenders that have the cap space.

Either way, at least the other L.A. team (Clippers) will be making the play-in tournament. Hopefully they can win a few series.

On the contrary, I think Lebron/AD will stay as long as there will be a bug shuffle on the players and even at the coaching staff because this season was really a disaster for them. In the beginning, they are one of the favorites but badluck, injuries and then chemistry issues.

For the other LA team, for sure with Paul George back, they will have a good chance to make it to the playoff again.

On the Lakers note, They should start shuffling there players especially there bench players that is not contributing enough on the game. Bron sacrifice to lower his salary just to acquire some of the overrated players is just a waste this season. They should start investing again on young talents and develop them until the playoffs. That’s what they do on there first championship until this major acquisition of veteran players that’s not useful.

If they only have patience to develop their young core before for sure they will not go unto this situation which end up miserable to them. Look what happen to the career of those young star they trade from various teams they are performing so well on their teams and if Lakers just hold them for sure they provably not struggle to find reliable rooster to fit on their system.

[Japinat]

^^ Normal Powell already played against the Suns and scored 24 points. So definitely he is back, what everyone is waiting is for Kawhi Leonard. Because we all know that he is the leader of the Clippers. And their chances increases if he is not injured last year. So another great player that we will anticipate if he can play in the play in or playoff with the Clippers.

Was there a rumor that he will be able to play in the playoffs?

I mean, if there's at least a rumor about that, then I guess it's worth betting on the Clippers to win the championship this season.
In fact, I'm impressed with how this team has developed, if you look at the statistics on every game, you will see how great the chemistry is with the distribution of points among the players.

He wasn't officially ruled out in the postseason so the chance is still open for Leonard to play.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/kawhi-leonard-return-clippers-western-conference-wildcard/ctaoy5itnvjglcruakvutjpf

Will Kawhi actually return?
The Clippers have just three games left and it seems rather unlikely that Leonard will return in the regular season.

The team however, still hasn't ruled Leonard out for the postseason and the two-time Finals MVP has been recently ramping up his activity.

Imagine how great they will be if Leonard will come back.
Also, in that article it was stated that coach Ty Lue might win the coach of the year award this season, I think he deserves that one.

[ChiBitCTy]

Yet another super ugly loss by the Chicago Bulls, I just don’t understand why these guys simply can’t beat any good teams at all. Thankfully they haven’t lost even more games or they’d be in the unfortunate position of having to face off versus either the play-in teams like the Nets might be or fall so far they’d have to face one of the very top teams in the east (Philadelphia 76rs, Milwaukee Bucks etc). I still have little faith they can do anything else other than maybe win one series, no way they can win two.

[Natalim]

^^ Normal Powell already played against the Suns and scored 24 points. So definitely he is back, what everyone is waiting is for Kawhi Leonard. Because we all know that he is the leader of the Clippers. And their chances increases if he is not injured last year. So another great player that we will anticipate if he can play in the play in or playoff with the Clippers.

Was there a rumor that he will be able to play in the playoffs?

I mean, if there's at least a rumor about that, then I guess it's worth betting on the Clippers to win the championship this season.
In fact, I'm impressed with how this team has developed, if you look at the statistics on every game, you will see how great the chemistry is with the distribution of points among the players.

He wasn't officially ruled out in the postseason so the chance is still open for Leonard to play.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/kawhi-leonard-return-clippers-western-conference-wildcard/ctaoy5itnvjglcruakvutjpf

Will Kawhi actually return?
The Clippers have just three games left and it seems rather unlikely that Leonard will return in the regular season.

The team however, still hasn't ruled Leonard out for the postseason and the two-time Finals MVP has been recently ramping up his activity.

Thanks, it's good to know that there's still a possibility that he will come back, ruled out in the regular season does not mean ruled out in the post season too. My assumption was really wrong though. 

Imagine how great they will be if Leonard will come back.
Also, in that article it was stated that coach Ty Lue might win the coach of the year award this season, I think he deserves that one.

Let's see, but whether no Leonard, I still believe that Clippers are capable of making a surprise in the playoffs.