2024 NBA Season

[Velvet78]

I was expecting the seventh game in the Heat - 76ers series but it didn't happen. Heat got an unexcepted win and finished the series 4-2. 76ers should have been able to compete with them much better after Embiid recovered from his injury. But even he couldn't help his team compete at a better level with Heat. This was a disappointing series for me unfortunately. But 76ers still seem to be promising and they might do better next season.

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[dwyane36]

I'm really shocked to see that Miami Heat finished the job already by 4-2 last night. I was feeling very confident about a win for Philadelphia 76ers but they lost the game 99-90. I was pretty sure about Embiid to make a big difference actually but he couldn't. And this was very important at this point. Maybe they could have won this game if he performed better. He got only 20 points. And of course, Harden's effort was poor too by 11 points only. Congrats to Heat!

Harden was a big factor on that loss, last game on their home court, Harden scored 30 points IIRC, and that 11 points is unacceptable for a star player.

If Embiid hadn't been injured, he probably would have played more aggressively, and the Heat would have been much harder to beat the 76ers. As for Harden, his performance in this playoffs wasn't impressive at all, and it looks like Embiid is disappointed in him. At least Embiid's comments during the last interview are no longer as enthusiastic as it was during Harden's trade.

[goinmerry]

If Embiid hadn't been injured, he probably would have played more aggressively, and the Heat would have been much harder to beat the 76ers. As for Harden, his performance in this playoffs wasn't impressive at all, and it looks like Embiid is disappointed in him. At least Embiid's comments during the last interview are no longer as enthusiastic as it was during Harden's trade.

That might be the case if Joel Embiid is just 100% healthy. It doesn't mean the Sixers will win the series but at least they can give Miami Heat a close competition on who will enter the Conference Finals. About James Harden, really expect some questions about his playoffs performance because people used to see him as consistent in having good playoffs stats even before.

Feel bad for Embiid. He always put his heart into every game and really serious about winning. One of the emotional players I have seen in an event of a painful loss. I think it's time now for Embiid to erase that loyalty as I'm sure he won't get any championship on Sixers.

Joel Embiid is the only one there who has the "Trust the process" mindset and I don't see anyone else having the same thinking.

[TravelMug]

What a game by Boston Celtics now, it looks like we are going to see a game 7 in this series,  .

It's not over yet, it was just in the 3rd quarter, but they have built a good lead and I don't know if Giannis or Jrue Holiday can carry the team again in the 4th. If they did they we will have another massive comeback from them.

[Bttzed03]

What a game by Boston Celtics now, it looks like we are going to see a game 7 in this series,  .

It's not over yet, it was just in the 3rd quarter, but they have built a good lead and I don't know if Giannis or Jrue Holiday can carry the team again in the 4th. If they did they we will have another massive comeback from them.

I thought Celtics will choke again like what happened in game 5 when Bucks cuts it to four in Q4 but Tatum really stepped up to keep the lead up. Although his teammates couldn't contribute well in the scoring, they did well to defend.

Another 40+ points from Giannis but he's too tired to do anything in the final five minutes. Imagine scoring almost half of the total team's score (44 out of 95)

[goinmerry]

Another 40+ points from Giannis but he's too tired to do anything in the final five minutes. Imagine scoring almost half of the total team's score (44 out of 95)

He seems exhausted but the good thing about him is that he is consistent throughout the series. It's just that there's a need for a push on his teammates. NBA fans get what they want, a decisive Game 7 series where there's no room for any mistakes on both teams.

Regardless if it's home or away, these teams will surely explode to get the ticket to the Conference Finals.

I'm expecting a close game on Game 7.

[Dave1]

What a game by Boston Celtics now, it looks like we are going to see a game 7 in this series,  .

It's not over yet, it was just in the 3rd quarter, but they have built a good lead and I don't know if Giannis or Jrue Holiday can carry the team again in the 4th. If they did they we will have another massive comeback from them.

I thought Celtics will choke again like what happened in game 5 when Bucks cuts it to four in Q4 but Tatum really stepped up to keep the lead up. Although his teammates couldn't contribute well in the scoring, they did well to defend.

Another 40+ points from Giannis but he's too tired to do anything in the final five minutes. Imagine scoring almost half of the total team's score (44 out of 95)

Yeah, I remember last game, in a blink of an eye, the Bucks take the lead and won the game. But the good thing is that the Celtics learn from that mistakes and Tatum come true in clutch. As for the Bucks, it was Giannis but it was evident that he can't play like this every game. He need someone to back him up and in this game, no one. Holiday? nah, this kind of situation is very evident that they really need Middleton.

[danherbias07]

Sportsmanship and respect. That's what I always want to see whenever a series ends. Draymond talking to Ja Morant, maybe giving some tips and wishing him good health. Jordan Poole and Jaren Jackson Jr. were ex-teammates in their high school and even became roommates saying their peace after all the heat that came out in the last quarter of the game.
Klay Thompson may be the best player in the books but I think it's Andrew Wiggins who did most of the exhausting defensive maneuvers to change the pace of the game to the Warriors' side.

[Coin_trader]

Quick Recap on NBA Playoffs

Miami Heat advance to Eastern Conference Finals with 4 - 2 against Philadelphia Sixers

Golden States Warriors advance to Western Conference Finals with 4 - 2 against Memphis Grizzlies

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Boston vs Bucks Game 7 on May 16 @ TD Garden

Suns vs Mavericks Game 7 on May 16 @ Footprint Center

What's your parlay bet on the upcoming do or die matches on Monday?

Suns & Bucks for me then Warriors vs Bucks in the NBA finals.  

[onetwostep]

What a game by Boston Celtics now, it looks like we are going to see a game 7 in this series,  .

It's not over yet, it was just in the 3rd quarter, but they have built a good lead and I don't know if Giannis or Jrue Holiday can carry the team again in the 4th. If they did they we will have another massive comeback from them.

I did not think that the Boston Celtics would win this game, now we will have watched a good and exciting series. Boston Celtics may have the advantage in the last game.
We've been talking about how excellent the Bucks played throughout the year, but now they can be eliminated.
In the last match, everything will be different and I think we will watch a tougher match

[LogitechMouse]

What a game by Boston Celtics now, it looks like we are going to see a game 7 in this series,  .

It's not over yet, it was just in the 3rd quarter, but they have built a good lead and I don't know if Giannis or Jrue Holiday can carry the team again in the 4th. If they did they we will have another massive comeback from them.

I did not think that the Boston Celtics would win this game, now we will have watched a good and exciting series. Boston Celtics may have the advantage in the last game.
We've been talking about how excellent the Bucks played throughout the year, but now they can be eliminated.
In the last match, everything will be different and I think we will watch a tougher match

The Celtics would've won Game 5 if they aren't allowing the Bucks offensive rebounds. If you will look at some highlights, you will see 4-5 Celtics players watching the ball as they rebound and this is a perfect opportunity for the Bucks to get offensive rebounds. 17 offensive rebounds? That is their mistake on that game and its good that they bounced back in Game 6 and they forced a Game 7 and right now, they have a bit of an advantage because of its their home.

I will still go with the Celtics with this one. Giannis scored 44 points and 20 rebounds but there isn't that much help offensively from other players or maybe lets also add the fact that he only shot 14/30 with 2/3 in 3pt. area. For me that's inefficient knowing that Giannis mostly shoots inside the paint. Help from other players offensively is needed if they want to steal one in the road and win against the Celtics or else they will lose. Don't focus on Giannis too much offensively and give chance to other players to shoot. The Bucks has many three-point shooters. Allen, Holiday, Matthews, Connaughton and even Portis.

[Sanitough]

What a game by Boston Celtics now, it looks like we are going to see a game 7 in this series,  .

It's not over yet, it was just in the 3rd quarter, but they have built a good lead and I don't know if Giannis or Jrue Holiday can carry the team again in the 4th. If they did they we will have another massive comeback from them.

I did not think that the Boston Celtics would win this game, now we will have watched a good and exciting series. Boston Celtics may have the advantage in the last game.
We've been talking about how excellent the Bucks played throughout the year, but now they can be eliminated.
In the last match, everything will be different and I think we will watch a tougher match

The Celtics would've won Game 5 if they aren't allowing the Bucks offensive rebounds. If you will look at some highlights, you will see 4-5 Celtics players watching the ball as they rebound and this is a perfect opportunity for the Bucks to get offensive rebounds. 17 offensive rebounds? That is their mistake on that game and its good that they bounced back in Game 6 and they forced a Game 7 and right now, they have a bit of an advantage because of its their home.

I will still go with the Celtics with this one. Giannis scored 44 points and 20 rebounds but there isn't that much help offensively from other players or maybe lets also add the fact that he only shot 14/30 with 2/3 in 3pt. area. For me that's inefficient knowing that Giannis mostly shoots inside the paint. Help from other players offensively is needed if they want to steal one in the road and win against the Celtics or else they will lose. Don't focus on Giannis too much offensively and give chance to other players to shoot. The Bucks has many three-point shooters. Allen, Holiday, Matthews, Connaughton and even Portis.

Here we go to game 7, this series is very unpredictable. just like in game 6, Giannis could end the series because they have the home court advantage but it didn't happen, they were dominated by the Celtics, so let's see if they can make a surprise in game 7. Bucks won 2 already on the road, they are a team that should not be underestimated.

[Reid]

What's your parlay bet on the upcoming do or die matches on Monday?

Suns & Bucks for me then Warriors vs Bucks in the NBA finals.  

Now it gets confusing to pick who will be on the Finals.
Boston Celtics does surprising things and winning against the Bucks in their home proves that once again. It's not that the Bucks are lacking a defensive effort, it's there but Tatum is just better offensively just like how Giannis dominated them.

I will pass a parlay for team betting, I'd rather pick singles with good money on the line. Suns and Bucks too.

[Ziskinberg]

What's your parlay bet on the upcoming do or die matches on Monday?

Suns & Bucks for me then Warriors vs Bucks in the NBA finals.  

Now it gets confusing to pick who will be on the Finals.
Boston Celtics does surprising things and winning against the Bucks in their home proves that once again. It's not that the Bucks are lacking a defensive effort, it's there but Tatum is just better offensively just like how Giannis dominated them.

I will pass a parlay for team betting, I'd rather pick singles with good money on the line. Suns and Bucks too.

Well, you can make that decision if you like, but if you will bet on the ML, you will only get a little return if you go with your favorite team to win. It's very confusing, you are right, but in my case, I wouldn't take an odds lower than 1.88.

[Yaunfitda]

What's your parlay bet on the upcoming do or die matches on Monday?

Suns & Bucks for me then Warriors vs Bucks in the NBA finals.  

Now it gets confusing to pick who will be on the Finals.
Boston Celtics does surprising things and winning against the Bucks in their home proves that once again. It's not that the Bucks are lacking a defensive effort, it's there but Tatum is just better offensively just like how Giannis dominated them.

I will pass a parlay for team betting, I'd rather pick singles with good money on the line. Suns and Bucks too.

I agree, but I would go with the Celtics, I mean I'm with the bandwagon since they have defeated the Nets in the first round. So I wouldn't be surprised if they caught the Bucks in game 7 and defeated them with a huge lead.

As for the West, Suns still, love what has Luka did to Mavs this year, but I think it will be the Suns vs GSW for the West and then Heat vs Celtics, that's just my prediction.

[Yamifoud]

What's your parlay bet on the upcoming do or die matches on Monday?

Suns & Bucks for me then Warriors vs Bucks in the NBA finals.  

Now it gets confusing to pick who will be on the Finals.
Boston Celtics does surprising things and winning against the Bucks in their home proves that once again. It's not that the Bucks are lacking a defensive effort, it's there but Tatum is just better offensively just like how Giannis dominated them.

I will pass a parlay for team betting, I'd rather pick singles with good money on the line. Suns and Bucks too.

I agree, but I would go with the Celtics, I mean I'm with the bandwagon since they have defeated the Nets in the first round. So I wouldn't be surprised if they caught the Bucks in game 7 and defeated them with a huge lead.

As for the West, Suns still, love what has Luka did to Mavs this year, but I think it will be the Suns vs GSW for the West and then Heat vs Celtics, that's just my prediction.

It's possible that Celtics will beat the Bucks because on the last 6 games, Celtics have more easy win compared to the Bucks, so playing at home, as long as they will be careful, limit the turnover, they'll be able to reach the ECF. Good luck to them.

[Pamadar]

What's your parlay bet on the upcoming do or die matches on Monday?

Suns & Bucks for me then Warriors vs Bucks in the NBA finals.  

Now it gets confusing to pick who will be on the Finals.
Boston Celtics does surprising things and winning against the Bucks in their home proves that once again. It's not that the Bucks are lacking a defensive effort, it's there but Tatum is just better offensively just like how Giannis dominated them.

I will pass a parlay for team betting, I'd rather pick singles with good money on the line. Suns and Bucks too.

I agree, but I would go with the Celtics, I mean I'm with the bandwagon since they have defeated the Nets in the first round. So I wouldn't be surprised if they caught the Bucks in game 7 and defeated them with a huge lead.

As for the West, Suns still, love what has Luka did to Mavs this year, but I think it will be the Suns vs GSW for the West and then Heat vs Celtics, that's just my prediction.

Whoever wins, we will continue to see interesting matchup in the upcoming WCF and ECF finals.

Both GSW and Miami Heat are waiting they understand the pressure, but they are not new to this place,
a former WCF and World Champ and an ECF Champ and World first placer.

Both are hunger to win and will do everything to take another shot to try winning the world title.
Still unknown if who among the 4 remaining teams will proceed to the next round.

[carlisle1]

What's your parlay bet on the upcoming do or die matches on Monday?

Suns & Bucks for me then Warriors vs Bucks in the NBA finals.  

Now it gets confusing to pick who will be on the Finals.
Boston Celtics does surprising things and winning against the Bucks in their home proves that once again. It's not that the Bucks are lacking a defensive effort, it's there but Tatum is just better offensively just like how Giannis dominated them.

I will pass a parlay for team betting, I'd rather pick singles with good money on the line. Suns and Bucks too.

I agree, but I would go with the Celtics, I mean I'm with the bandwagon since they have defeated the Nets in the first round. So I wouldn't be surprised if they caught the Bucks in game 7 and defeated them with a huge lead.

As for the West, Suns still, love what has Luka did to Mavs this year, but I think it will be the Suns vs GSW for the West and then Heat vs Celtics, that's just my prediction.

It's possible that Celtics will beat the Bucks because on the last 6 games, Celtics have more easy win compared to the Bucks, so playing at home, as long as they will be careful, limit the turnover, they'll be able to reach the ECF. Good luck to them.

Giannis needs help from everyone in his team, even how strong he might be without good contributions from his teammates it will be tough

for the Bucks to win. You noticed that right, Boston needs to take care of the ball now, no careless mistakes and continue attacking. The chance

is good for them exposing Bucks when Giannis needs to rest. That same mentality of Tatum to keep trying to score will increase the potential

in winning the game.

[stadus]

Mavs and Suns are going to game 7, I am also expecting Bucks and Celtics will have a game 7, otherwise it'll end on game 6 If the Celtics repeats the same mistake. They could've the lead by now If they didn't become comfortable with their lead in game 5.
Girzz and GSW might have a game 7 as well since the Grizz has been performing their best even without Ja.
The 2nd round is really interesting for most of the series.

In my own opinion, the suns will lose game 7 to the Mavericks this Sunday  because there is no way a team can win a game in Dallas because its tough to play there and the mavericks are a good 3 point shooting team and the suns are really in trouble because if they lose game 7 Chris Paul will never hear the end of this. Suns had their chance last year and have had an air of entitlement, arrogance and overconfidence this year.

Dallas will be playing at the home court of the Suns, they have not won a single game in this series on the road as well, so the advantage is on the Suns. What I like about Dallas is they have the momentum in game 7, so expect a great game, for sure it's an intense game and a very physical game.

This will certainly be a big challenge for the Suns this coming Game 7 if they can really defend this series against the Mavericks, they surely have some shortcomings on the last game especially Chris Paul but the way I see it, this time it will be carried by Luka and the rest of the roster. CP3 and the whole Suns roster have their chance last season but they blew it, if they can literally finish the finish on their side, they probably done it last time when they had a 2-0 run on the series but Luka have adjusted well that's why I can say that they will win this series.

[OgNasty]

We're getting very near the end of the 2022 season.   

Now we're subjected to days off with no games and looking at the potential outcomes.  The Mavericks are making the Suns work to get to the next round.  Now with both teams facing elimination, you can expect game 7 to be a heated and chippy matchup that will probably be dangerous for the players out there.  I hope the game ends without any injuries or suspensions, but I have my doubts.  Luka and Booker seem to have a legitimate beef now and none of the guys out there are going to want to call it the end of their season.  I feel like regardless of what happens tomorrow night, it's going to be the Warriors/Bucks in the finals, but so far the Warriors are the only sure thing for the conference finals.