2024 NBA Season

[Yogee]

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, but I would like to see someone new end up winning the title.

Don't we all? It would take a Dirk-like performance for Luka to lead his team and win against the Warriors. The problem is he doesn't or can't defend like Dirk.

If his other teammates could lock the other two shooters of GSW then this series could be entertaining. Steph vs. Luka or Klay vs. Luka looks like an even match.

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[wheelz1200]

So I know conf finals start tonight but as an avid knick fan....it's lottery night!!  Knicks with a 10% shot to jump into the top 4.  I'd love to see them hit in the lottery and get a wing like bachelor or Jabari Smith.  Would take ivey too, so many holes to fill on the team. 

Sorry just as a knick fan every year this is a big night for us.😭

[goinmerry]

Don't we all? It would take a Dirk-like performance for Luka to lead his team and win against the Warriors. The problem is he doesn't or can't defend like Dirk.

If his other teammates could lock the other two shooters of GSW then this series could be entertaining. Steph vs. Luka or Klay vs. Luka looks like an even match.

I'm expecting to see the Mavericks vs Heat in the Finals.

2006, 2011, possible 2022 - different lineup, different roster, and their respective Coaches face last Finals in 2011, Coach Spoelstra and Coach Jason Kidd, although the latter was part of a Mavericks roster back in 2011 (Mavericks head coach that time is Rick Carlisle).

Aside from that, looks to me that the Celtics are more of a threat to the Mavericks if ever they meet in the Finals. That's why I like Miami Heat to advance lol.

[chaser15]

So I know conf finals start tonight but as an avid knick fan....it's lottery night!!  Knicks with a 10% shot to jump into the top 4.  I'd love to see them hit in the lottery and get a wing like bachelor or Jabari Smith.  Would take ivey too, so many holes to fill on the team. 

Sorry just as a knick fan every year this is a big night for us.😭

I don't know that tonight is the lottery night?

New York Knicks ended up in the 11th spot this season in the Eastern Conference so I think it can be expected that at least they can get the draft rights for the top 6-10 or much better in the First Round. But if they did some trade before involving trading this off-season their future picks, maybe don't expect good.

Are they cleaned from any trade in the 1st round draft pick? What I mean is, that they will get the rights of their pick with no prior trade arranged during the current season? Damn, am I explaining it right? haha.

[morvillz7z]

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The '22 NBA draft lottery concluded just moments ago. Orlando Magic won the lottery and will pick first in the upcoming draft which is set for next month (June, 23). Most draft boards have Chet Holmgren as the future number 1 pick, he is a big man that can shoot/space the floor, but also a very good shot-blocker at 7'0 ft, 3.7 blocks per game in college. Jabari Smith and Ivey from Purdue are two outstanding young players which are projected to be lottery picks as well. My favorite prospect from this year's draft though has to be Paolo Banchero. He has the size, the athleticism, excellent passer with an alright jumper coming out of Duke, and is possibly the most NBA-ready player. Interesting to see where he lands, lots of upside, him to Houston at 3 looks good imo...

So I know conf finals start tonight but as an avid knick fan....it's lottery night!!  Knicks with a 10% shot to jump into the top 4.  I'd love to see them hit in the lottery and get a wing like bachelor or Jabari Smith.  Would take ivey too, so many holes to fill on the team.  

Sorry just as a knick fan every year this is a big night for us.😭

Any preference at 11? ....maybe a guard or yall sticking with Quickley next season?

[Dave1]

So I know conf finals start tonight but as an avid knick fan....it's lottery night!!  Knicks with a 10% shot to jump into the top 4.  I'd love to see them hit in the lottery and get a wing like bachelor or Jabari Smith.  Would take ivey too, so many holes to fill on the team. 

Sorry just as a knick fan every year this is a big night for us.😭

No worries bro, we all know that you are a solid Knicks fan.  .

Just disappointed with the way they show this season, from a very good team last year with Randle and this season was just a shadow of themselves. So hopefully they can get a good player and bring back the life in MSG.

For the match today, it's about to start now, Miami's advantage in the first game is that it will be in their home court so let's see how the Celtics will show up tonight.

[goinmerry]

For the match today, it's about to start now, Miami's advantage in the first game is that it will be in their home court so let's see how the Celtics will show up tonight.

Against Boston Celtics, homecourt will never be an advantage. It will all go down on both teams' performance.

Currently, Miami Heat finally gained the lead after a series of being down by around 10+ points in the first half. Other Celtics players are still silent and it's only Jayson Tatum who breaches over 10+ points for the team and 3rd quarter will almost finish now as of this moment.

On the other hand, Jimmy Butler is doing good for the Heat and as always, he is consistent in every game this playoff.

[Beparanf]

For the match today, it's about to start now, Miami's advantage in the first game is that it will be in their home court so let's see how the Celtics will show up tonight.

Against Boston Celtics, homecourt will never be an advantage. It will all go down on both teams' performance.

Currently, Miami Heat finally gained the lead after a series of being down by around 10+ points in the first half. Other Celtics players are still silent and it's only Jayson Tatum who breaches over 10+ points for the team and 3rd quarter will almost finish now as of this moment.

On the other hand, Jimmy Butler is doing good for the Heat and as always, he is consistent in every game this playoff.

Miami heat home court has the best crowd to be honest when it comes to supporting there team. Miami is now low leading the game with 17 pts advantage and I don't know why the heck I bet last night on Boston while Al horford and Marcus Smart is out of the game 1. I’m not hopingmfor Boston to overturn the result since Heat already got the momentum and might finish this match with a huge lead. Butler is unstoppable while they a good defense by Adebayo, Tucker and Butler. Heat is on fire with this game.

[OgNasty]

For the match today, it's about to start now, Miami's advantage in the first game is that it will be in their home court so let's see how the Celtics will show up tonight.

Against Boston Celtics, homecourt will never be an advantage. It will all go down on both teams' performance.

Currently, Miami Heat finally gained the lead after a series of being down by around 10+ points in the first half. Other Celtics players are still silent and it's only Jayson Tatum who breaches over 10+ points for the team and 3rd quarter will almost finish now as of this moment.

On the other hand, Jimmy Butler is doing good for the Heat and as always, he is consistent in every game this playoff.

Miami heat home court has the best crowd to be honest when it comes to supporting there team. Miami is now low leading the game with 17 pts advantage and I don't know why the heck I bet last night on Boston while Al horford and Marcus Smart is out of the game 1. I’m not hopingmfor Boston to overturn the result since Heat already got the momentum and might finish this match with a huge lead. Butler is unstoppable while they a good defense by Adebayo, Tucker and Butler. Heat is on fire with this game.

I think not having Al Horford really hurt them. I’m not sure you can judge this game when one of the Celtics best players is out because of a covid test… I really hope this covid crap doesn’t keep determining the winners of games going forward. The only thing worse than a series decided by refs or injuries is one where it’s decided by covid tests. I hope Al Horford is allowed to play soon because his Celtics need him. I think I’ll wait before saying the Heat are going to take the series until we see what the matchup looks like when the Celtics are all allowed to play.

[wheelz1200]

So I know conf finals start tonight but as an avid knick fan....it's lottery night!!  Knicks with a 10% shot to jump into the top 4.  I'd love to see them hit in the lottery and get a wing like bachelor or Jabari Smith.  Would take ivey too, so many holes to fill on the team. 

Sorry just as a knick fan every year this is a big night for us.😭

I don't know that tonight is the lottery night?

New York Knicks ended up in the 11th spot this season in the Eastern Conference so I think it can be expected that at least they can get the draft rights for the top 6-10 or much better in the First Round. But if they did some trade before involving trading this off-season their future picks, maybe don't expect good.

Are they cleaned from any trade in the 1st round draft pick? What I mean is, that they will get the rights of their pick with no prior trade arranged during the current season? Damn, am I explaining it right? haha.

Yeah the Knicks hold the rights to theor pucl this year.  Next year they have theor own and dallas's first pick from the kristaps trade.  Was hoping they hit the top 4 but low and behold 38 years since they won the lottery and moved up.  Knicks luck on lottery and draft picks is terrible. 

[Bttzed03]

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Miami is now low leading the game with 17 pts advantage and I don't know why the heck I bet last night on Boston while Al horford and Marcus Smart is out of the game 1.

Your bet was looking good in the first half though

The Heat's defensive performance and Celtics turnover in the third changed the momentum of the game. How many steals converted into points were there? The fourth quarter was just about trading three-pointers. It's good that the Heat have players that are unafraid to take those shots and respond.

[yazher]

I think not having Al Horford really hurt them. I’m not sure you can judge this game when one of the Celtics best players is out because of a covid test… I really hope this covid crap doesn’t keep determining the winners of games going forward. The only thing worse than a series decided by refs or injuries is one where it’s decided by covid tests. I hope Al Horford is allowed to play soon because his Celtics need him. I think I’ll wait before saying the Heat are going to take the series until we see what the matchup looks like when the Celtics are all allowed to play.

They were leading in the first half but can't hold it due to their lack of role players, Smart and Horford are absent which they really need the most to play great defense and fastbreak points. The Miami Heat see this hole in the second half which lead them to further cut the lead and finally buried the Celtics with threes. Jimmy Butler is doing his best in this series as well, scoring 40+ points in the conference final something praiseworthy especially when you won from such strong defensive team.

[LogitechMouse]

I think not having Al Horford really hurt them. I’m not sure you can judge this game when one of the Celtics best players is out because of a covid test… I really hope this covid crap doesn’t keep determining the winners of games going forward. The only thing worse than a series decided by refs or injuries is one where it’s decided by covid tests. I hope Al Horford is allowed to play soon because his Celtics need him. I think I’ll wait before saying the Heat are going to take the series until we see what the matchup looks like when the Celtics are all allowed to play.

You can really feel the absence of Horford and Smart in Game 1.
They are a good defender and they can at least lessen the productivity of Butler especially in the perimeter where he is shooting most of the time but in Game 1, Butler just dominated and scored 41 points and he took 17 shots at the perimeter. If only those 2 player then it will be a different scenario but it is what it is.

Like always, its only Game 1 and anything can still happen. Maybe Horford and Smart will play in Game 2 and it might change the whole game. They will adjust for sure. One thing more is that after Williams' monstrous performance in Game 7, he is no-show in this game scoring only 7 points with -14 rating. Congratulations to the Heat but Celtics in 7 .

[danherbias07]

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The '22 NBA draft lottery concluded just moments ago. Orlando Magic won the lottery and will pick first in the upcoming draft which is set for next month (June, 23). Most draft boards have Chet Holmgren as the future number 1 pick, he is a big man that can shoot/space the floor, but also a very good shot-blocker at 7'0 ft, 3.7 blocks per game in college. Jabari Smith and Ivey from Purdue are two outstanding young players which are projected to be lottery picks as well. My favorite prospect from this year's draft though has to be Paolo Banchero. He has the size, the athleticism, excellent passer with an alright jumper coming out of Duke, and is possibly the most NBA-ready player. Interesting to see where he lands, lots of upside, him to Houston at 3 looks good imo...

Just finished watching this and also checked different mock drafts.
Chet in the favorites as 1st pick but I think Orlando Magic's missing piece is a great shooter and Jabari Smith might fit that hole. Then, I doubt OKC Thunder will pass on an opportunity to get Chet Holmgren. I think he will be a good pair for Shai.
3rd pick for the Rockets which I think will be a difficult decision. Ivey or Banchero. I am guessing it will be Banchero to add more height because they have lots of smalls already.

[Reid]

Did Kobe also trained Jayson Tatum before? Wow! I didn't know that, what I know was is that Durant also used to train the Celtics superstar before when I think Tatum was still a high school student or somewhere in his younger years.

Yes he did. He workout with him. God, how I miss Kobe.

Anyway, Tatum and the rest of Celtics roster did a good job on defeating and eliminating two heavy teams in the league this season. Maybe I'm wrong but I think it will be the Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks who will play on the Finals.

Neither wrong, nor right. All the teams that's left keeps on surprising us and might as well say it will be an unpredictable Finals and this is what most NBA fans love. No super teams, just relying on the basics to play the game with high energy on both ends of the floor.
Miami Heat may have won at the 1st game but we saw how the 20 point lead was cut easily by the Celtics. That will mean a lot to them, a chance, especially when Horford and Smart comes back.

[Hypnosis00]

Big 3rq quarter by the miami Heat, I can't believe they limited the Celtics by just 14 points while they scored 39 points. That was the turning point of the game, that big run made them win the game. But is the series over? not yet, it's still one game, and Smart and Horford were out in that game.

[rdbase]

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Miami is now low leading the game with 17 pts advantage and I don't know why the heck I bet last night on Boston while Al horford and Marcus Smart is out of the game 1.

Your bet was looking good in the first half though

The Heat's defensive performance and Celtics turnover in the third changed the momentum of the game. How many steals converted into points were there? The fourth quarter was just about trading three-pointers. It's good that the Heat have players that are unafraid to take those shots and respond.

The Heat's defense made the difference for them to get the win by such a wide margin against a playoff hardened Celtics team.
Butler had several steals later in the quarter which made it easier to get those points off of layups.
But Boston being Boston will plug those holes up for the coming games.

Big 3rq quarter by the miami Heat, I can't believe they limited the Celtics by just 14 points while they scored 39 points. That was the turning point of the game, that big run made them win the game. But is the series over? not yet, it's still one game, and Smart and Horford were out in that game.

Think it was team record in the playoffs for scoring points in a 2nd half or something to do be within the 3rd quarter as was mentioned before the 4th started.

[Hypnosis00]

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Miami is now low leading the game with 17 pts advantage and I don't know why the heck I bet last night on Boston while Al horford and Marcus Smart is out of the game 1.

Your bet was looking good in the first half though

The Heat's defensive performance and Celtics turnover in the third changed the momentum of the game. How many steals converted into points were there? The fourth quarter was just about trading three-pointers. It's good that the Heat have players that are unafraid to take those shots and respond.

The Heat's defense made the difference for them to get the win by such a wide margin against a playoff hardened Celtics team.
Butler had several steals later in the quarter which made it easier to get those points off of layups.
But Boston being Boston will plug those holes up for the coming games.

That's for sure, they are not a team that easily give up, they usually bounce back after every lose and that's what they did to the Bucks.
And also, we have to remember that Celtics are playing on the road, for sure they'll even the series if they still lose game 2 once they are back playing at home.

Big 3rq quarter by the miami Heat, I can't believe they limited the Celtics by just 14 points while they scored 39 points. That was the turning point of the game, that big run made them win the game. But is the series over? not yet, it's still one game, and Smart and Horford were out in that game.

Think it was team record in the playoffs for scoring points in a 2nd half or something to do be within the 3rd quarter as was mentioned before the 4th started.

Maybe, because that was 25 points lead in one quarter alone.

[Pamadar]

Big 3rq quarter by the miami Heat, I can't believe they limited the Celtics by just 14 points while they scored 39 points. That was the turning point of the game, that big run made them win the game. But is the series over? not yet, it's still one game, and Smart and Horford were out in that game.

The productions that both Harford and Smart are crucial and it's true that the series is not over yet,

1st game is for Miami but we don't know if they've got the same energy on the next game, or, Boston will be able to adjust
and re-arrange their system to compete with the home team.

Credit to how Butler really taking the business on his shoulder, he's doing everything as we all know how the man, really
dedicates his skills and talents to his team.

[Yaunfitda]

Big 3rq quarter by the miami Heat, I can't believe they limited the Celtics by just 14 points while they scored 39 points. That was the turning point of the game, that big run made them win the game. But is the series over? not yet, it's still one game, and Smart and Horford were out in that game.

Definitely it's not over, just one game but the Heat shows a lot of heart in the 3rd while the Celtics has no responds. Butler again shows how good he is playing the leader role. He embraces it and then guard Tatum throughout.

So we will see how the Celtics is going to responds. Yeah, Smart and Horford were out of the game so that is a big plus for the Heat. So we will wait till the 2 played and then it's going to be a dog fight.