2024 NBA Season

[Reid]

Biggest choker this playoffs so far, but if you like betting on the Timberwolves, probably betting on 1st half is way more appealing than the full game.

If we discuss about chokers, I think its the Utah Jazz that is worst of all.
The Mavericks are playing without their star Luka Doncic who had been the heart and soul of the team and yet they had the hard time winning that first game and worse they lose twice against them. 1 road and 1 home. Either Coach Snyder is not taking this seriously or he loves Gobert so much he doesn't want to bench him. That's the only way to win it because he had been the weakness of the team from last year and now.

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[Questat]

Biggest choker this playoffs so far, but if you like betting on the Timberwolves, probably betting on 1st half is way more appealing than the full game.

If we discuss about chokers, I think its the Utah Jazz that is worst of all.
The Mavericks are playing without their star Luka Doncic who had been the heart and soul of the team and yet they had the hard time winning that first game and worse they lose twice against them. 1 road and 1 home. Either Coach Snyder is not taking this seriously or he loves Gobert so much he doesn't want to bench him. That's the only way to win it because he had been the weakness of the team from last year and now.

Let us count that too, but my basis is that Timberwolves were up big time and yet thy allow the Memphis to come back and beat them by 9 points, at least that's what people are talking now based on what I observed.

They are in a headline news.
https://www.fox9.com/sports/minnesota-timberwolves-vs-memphis-grizzlies-nba-playoffs-game-3

By the way the 4th quarter score was 37-12 .. Huge run, right? I think that's the biggest this playoffs and even in the regular season.

[yazher]

So who thinks the Chicago Bulls have a shot at beating the Milwaukee Bucks tonight ? The good news for the Bulls is the Bucks have lost one of their top players in Khris Middleton, which is a major blow by all measures. The Bulls have some nice momentum after taking game 2. I am planning to put a couple Satoshis down on the Bulls at +2.5. As a lifelong Bulls fan it’s simply nice to be back in the playoffs!

Giannis is still there that's why the prediction is still hard and anything can happen on the court but we already know Lavine and DeRozan already knows how to execute some effective play to beat the Bucks this time, it's up for the coach how he gonna counter their strategies to stop the duo from getting more points because as we all know, these two are brutal long-range shooter nowadays that can widely spread the score if given enough minutes to plat if they are on fire.

[wheelz1200]

Timberwolves blew up a lead of 20+ points in a matter of minutes. How can this be possible in play-offs ? Simple. It's because Wolves thought that the game was over as soon as they have that lead. What is even worst for them , is the fact that Memphis now is having a great mental boost that will most likely push them to take the next W and the series.

And that is inexperience for you, you thought that the Wolves are done in the 2nd quarter. And they increased their lead in the 3rd and everything was going well with them. Until they found out that the playoffs are very different, the intensity is high. I doubt that they can come back from that kind of lost mentally.  So probably it will be Memphis 4-1 here.

That's where the coach needs to step in.  Timberwolves played as if the game was over.  No defense and played on offense like it was a preseason game chucking up terrible shots.  Going up 2-1 with home court back in their favor for Memphis, this game 3 might have been theist critical ge for the wolves to win and they were more worried about gloating in game than putting Memphis away.  Coach needs to be somewhat responsible here.

Biggest choker this playoffs so far, but if you like betting on the Timberwolves, probably betting on 1st half is way more appealing than the full game.

What about the Bulls tonight, they were playing great basketball in the last 2 games, though the series is 1-1 but they are back at home now and the Bucks does not have Middletone tonight, you think Bulls will have their 2nd straight win?

As long as DeRozan puts up a huge number, bulls should be fine IMO, at least if they lose, that handicap could still save them.
Happy to see them as dogs in the betting sites.

Gonna be a tough game.  I actually think bulls might struggle.  Knowing Kris is out I think giannis will take a more active roll in the offense knowing he has to be the man.  He is a tough cover.  If I were the bulls I'd rather Kris be in and hope that Kris has an off night and misses a bunch of outside shots.  But being underdogs if I'd put money on the game it would be the bulls.  Gimme the under on the game too.

[sana54210]

On other hand why he do fasting in the middle of important games? He's an athlete he needs more energy and might that one can affect him since for not eating he might lose focus also cannot perform normally as we see he plays before. For game 3 I will bet on Nets since I expect they can perform more better since if they lose again this time maybe this will totally affect them and might they will sweep out by Boston on this series.

That's a religious thing that he believes he should do. It is also a bit of a weird thing because he is fasting to go to heaven according to his religion, but then goes out and swears to fans of celtics.

I mean doesn't that break all the purposes of being a good Muslim? If you fast but then go out and say "suck my d--k" to someone, then why do you even fast? Aside from that, any player has a right to living their religion however they want, I wouldn't care, if he is playing badly because of it, then it's teams decision to sit him out for playing badly, but if he is providing good results then it's not something anyone should care about at all.

[Yogee]

So who thinks the Chicago Bulls have a shot at beating the Milwaukee Bucks tonight ? The good news for the Bulls is the Bucks have lost one of their top players in Khris Middleton, which is a major blow by all measures. The Bulls have some nice momentum after taking game 2. I am planning to put a couple Satoshis down on the Bulls at +2.5. As a lifelong Bulls fan it’s simply nice to be back in the playoffs!

They have already proven that they could do it in game 2 against a weakened Bucks so they can do it again in game 3. The problem now is complacency knowing they have the upperhand and also the element of surprise that the Middleton replacement could bring. He could step up big time and catch the Bulls off guard.

At +2.5 handicap looks good.

[Jating]

So who thinks the Chicago Bulls have a shot at beating the Milwaukee Bucks tonight ? The good news for the Bulls is the Bucks have lost one of their top players in Khris Middleton, which is a major blow by all measures. The Bulls have some nice momentum after taking game 2. I am planning to put a couple Satoshis down on the Bulls at +2.5. As a lifelong Bulls fan it’s simply nice to be back in the playoffs!

They have already proven that they could do it in game 2 against a weakened Bucks so they can do it again in game 3. The problem now is complacency knowing they have the upperhand and also the element of surprise that the Middleton replacement could bring. He could step up big time and catch the Bulls off guard.

At +2.5 handicap looks good.

Yeah, definitely the +2.5 is a good bet for the Bulls in this series. It seems they have the momentum in this game, Lavine and DeRozan are back in their own back yard, and with no Middleton, it will be very difficult for the Bucks to win unless Giannis put up a monster number in this game t offset both Lavine and DeRozan. But for sure, a double or triple team will be in front of Giannis every he gets the ball. So this series is going to be long though, but for tonight, I will put mu bet on the +2.5.

[Yaunfitda]

Nuggets had a 30-18 run in the third quarter against Warriors and I think it was their last and noble attempt to survive in the series. But the Warriors were just too good. They played in great control in the fourth quarter and sealed the deal. Jordan Poole was the key player in this series, I think. He is playing like a veteran or superstar almost. On the other hand Jokic also played really good and tried everything to avoid defeat but it just wasn't enough. His field goal percentage is 67, which is very very good. I feel like it is a pity that they will probably be eliminated. But game 4 will be Nuggets win in my opinion. They can't advance in playoffs though. Warriors will not let the series out of their hands.

Everyone is talking about their offensive weapon, but least we forgot, they have Draymond Green to contained Jokic all night long. And that one defensive stance he did against Jokic and talking the ball? Damn, mentally it looks like the Nuggets are already out of this series, I'm not going to be surprised that they are going to be swept by the Warriors in the next game. And it's obvious that Jokic can't do it alone.

[btc_angela]

Nuggets had a 30-18 run in the third quarter against Warriors and I think it was their last and noble attempt to survive in the series. But the Warriors were just too good. They played in great control in the fourth quarter and sealed the deal. Jordan Poole was the key player in this series, I think. He is playing like a veteran or superstar almost. On the other hand Jokic also played really good and tried everything to avoid defeat but it just wasn't enough. His field goal percentage is 67, which is very very good. I feel like it is a pity that they will probably be eliminated. But game 4 will be Nuggets win in my opinion. They can't advance in playoffs though. Warriors will not let the series out of their hands.

Everyone is talking about their offensive weapon, but least we forgot, they have Draymond Green to contained Jokic all night long. And that one defensive stance he did against Jokic and talking the ball? Damn, mentally it looks like the Nuggets are already out of this series, I'm not going to be surprised that they are going to be swept by the Warriors in the next game. And it's obvious that Jokic can't do it alone.

Right, someone needs to step up for the Nuggets, Jokic was doing everything he can but we clearly seen the Green is a game changer. The way he guard and make Jokic very uncomfortable and for sure this is an element of mind games between the two.

Also, the Grizzlies coming back and take game 3, one of the worst meltdown we have seen in a playoff game in the last 5 years. They established 20 point lead only to vanished in the 4th, suck to be a Wolves fan now.

[dwyane36]

It is really unfortunate for Nets to be left behind by Celtics 2-0 now. I was hopeful about Nets for the second game but they got another loss. Irving's performance was so terrible that it was one of the reasons why they lost this game. To be able to make a comeback in the series from there, Durant and Irving both will need to show their best performances in the remaining games. If they go on playing inconsistently, then Nets might not even manage to win once. Nets are going to have 2 home games in a row from now on. They can make the series 2-2 if they play like that.

The home court and fans are always a great advantage. So Durant and Irving should pull together and win the next game at any price. By the way, Simmons' status was also updated today, and it looks like he can finally make his debut for the Nets on Monday. To be honest, I still doubt that Simmons can be helpful for the team in such important playoff games, given that he has not played for almost a year.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

It is really unfortunate for Nets to be left behind by Celtics 2-0 now. I was hopeful about Nets for the second game but they got another loss. Irving's performance was so terrible that it was one of the reasons why they lost this game. To be able to make a comeback in the series from there, Durant and Irving both will need to show their best performances in the remaining games. If they go on playing inconsistently, then Nets might not even manage to win once. Nets are going to have 2 home games in a row from now on. They can make the series 2-2 if they play like that.

The home court and fans are always a great advantage. So Durant and Irving should pull together and win the next game at any price. By the way, Simmons' status was also updated today, and it looks like he can finally make his debut for the Nets on Monday. To be honest, I still doubt that Simmons can be helpful for the team in such important playoff games, given that he has not played for almost a year.

But it seems the Nets back is against the wall and willing to take the risk to make him play just even for a couple of minutes contribute to the team either by assists or points made. Otherwise the Boston Celtics might take a commanding 3-0 lead and we all know that no teams have come back from that kind of deficit.

So coach Nash will have a lot of thinking to do, whether allow Simmons to play because Durant and Irving are having a bad series.

[ingiltere]

Today is the last chance for Hawks, if they lose at home then this series is over. Hawks should concentrate on defense more, they conceded 115 points in both games. It was similar in regular season games. I understand that they like faster play rather than sets but when their three point accuracy dropped the loss would be inevitable.
Heat is playing like the leader and I expect them to sweep Hawks if they win today. Jimmy Butler is unstoppable in this round, they don't even need Lowry much.

[Velvet78]

It looks like the Milwaukee Bucks - Chicago Bulls matchup won't be ending very quickly. Because Bulls managed to get a win away against Bucks the last time and brought the series to 1-1 already. And tonight, Bulls are hosting them. Bookmakers are still favouring Bucks to win here of course but I think that Bulls might use the momentum and get 2-1 ahead in this series too. I really loved their last performance against Bucks. As long as they carry that to this game, they are my favourite.

[Baofeng]

It looks like the Milwaukee Bucks - Chicago Bulls matchup won't be ending very quickly. Because Bulls managed to get a win away against Bucks the last time and brought the series to 1-1 already. And tonight, Bulls are hosting them. Bookmakers are still favouring Bucks to win here of course but I think that Bulls might use the momentum and get 2-1 ahead in this series too. I really loved their last performance against Bucks. As long as they carry that to this game, they are my favourite.

Well the reason that the Bulls can get a 2-1 lead is because one of the key players of Milwaukee is down and out with a injury. So it will be Giannis all over again. And with that lost in game 2, for sure it will be the Bulls who will have the momentum but it's not an assurance even if they will host the Bucks at United Center. It will take a perfect defense on Giannis to stop them and then at least either DeRozan and Lavine taking over for the Bulls.

[TravelMug]

It looks like the Milwaukee Bucks - Chicago Bulls matchup won't be ending very quickly. Because Bulls managed to get a win away against Bucks the last time and brought the series to 1-1 already. And tonight, Bulls are hosting them. Bookmakers are still favouring Bucks to win here of course but I think that Bulls might use the momentum and get 2-1 ahead in this series too. I really loved their last performance against Bucks. As long as they carry that to this game, they are my favourite.

Well the reason that the Bulls can get a 2-1 lead is because one of the key players of Milwaukee is down and out with a injury. So it will be Giannis all over again. And with that lost in game 2, for sure it will be the Bulls who will have the momentum but it's not an assurance even if they will host the Bucks at United Center. It will take a perfect defense on Giannis to stop them and then at least either DeRozan and Lavine taking over for the Bulls.

Not going to happen, Bucks is comfortable right now with a huge lead. The Bulls plays luckluster in their own homecourt. While the Bucks is tearing them down inside and outside. It's going to be a painful exit for the Bulls if they can't comeback on the next game. I don't think that anyone see this coming, specially the way Bulls play in game 2. DeRozan and Lavine just scored 11 and 15.

[OgNasty]

The Bucks game turned into a blowout but the Suns and Pelicans are neck and neck at the end of the third quarter.  You can really see the Suns missing Booker but Ayton has stepped up in a major way to try and fill the hole.  He's already at 28 and 11 with another quarter to go. 

The surprise of the night so far has to be the Hawks beating the Heat 110 to 111.  That keeps them alive as they get their first win in the series and bring it a little closer now at 2-1. 

I've always thought the Suns success in the playoffs last year was due to great postseason play by Ayton, so it's great to see him doing big things again.  I hope he can help them hang on for the win in this final quarter...

[Pamadar]

It looks like the Milwaukee Bucks - Chicago Bulls matchup won't be ending very quickly. Because Bulls managed to get a win away against Bucks the last time and brought the series to 1-1 already. And tonight, Bulls are hosting them. Bookmakers are still favouring Bucks to win here of course but I think that Bulls might use the momentum and get 2-1 ahead in this series too. I really loved their last performance against Bucks. As long as they carry that to this game, they are my favourite.

Well the reason that the Bulls can get a 2-1 lead is because one of the key players of Milwaukee is down and out with a injury. So it will be Giannis all over again. And with that lost in game 2, for sure it will be the Bulls who will have the momentum but it's not an assurance even if they will host the Bucks at United Center. It will take a perfect defense on Giannis to stop them and then at least either DeRozan and Lavine taking over for the Bulls.

Not going to happen, Bucks is comfortable right now with a huge lead. The Bulls plays luckluster in their own homecourt. While the Bucks is tearing them down inside and outside. It's going to be a painful exit for the Bulls if they can't comeback on the next game. I don't think that anyone see this coming, specially the way Bulls play in game 2. DeRozan and Lavine just scored 11 and 15.

Bucks secured the lead and win the game. There's no chance for the Bulls since Bucks rotations

are hurting them both in defense and offense, a team who is very aggressive is the one who will take the win
in most cases, Bucks dominates the entire first 3 quarters and keeps holding the lead till the last seconds of the
game, congrats to all handicappers for Bucks. They again lead the series  2-1, another game
inside Chicago and the home team will try to tie this one or Bucks will extend their lead.

[Yogee]

The game 3 result just made their game 2 win look like a fluke. I expected a close score but DeMar DeFrozen went back to his usual playoff self hehe. Not to put the blame entirely on him since the rest played bad too. Bucks didn't even need a Giannis heroics to get a comfortable win. Such a shame really.

[onetwostep]

It was an easy win for the Milwaukee Bucks, with the Chicago Bulls doing almost nothing in this game. The Bucks scored a lot of points in the first quarter of the match, and although the second quarter was close to each other, it was clear that the match would end in this way.
It was a nice win for the Bucks, their players didn't get too tired and they didn't struggle against their opponents

[danherbias07]

The game 3 result just made their game 2 win look like a fluke. I expected a close score but DeMar DeFrozen went back to his usual playoff self hehe. Not to put the blame entirely on him since the rest played bad too. Bucks didn't even need a Giannis heroics to get a comfortable win. Such a shame really.

Adjustments. That's what I see behind why the Bucks won this game tonight. They saw how good DeRozan is when ignored and they changed it. Bobby Portis coming back after that eye injury is also a big addition to them. Funny thing, it made him better at shooting the ball.  
Then there is Jrue Holiday back from how he played last year's championship. More penetration, fewer long-range shots. That's his signature and I think he realized that after losing at home.
Now we wait for the Bulls' answer on what adjustments they will make.