2024 NBA Season

[Kelvinid]

But, the really starts when 2nd half starts, it was the Magic patience and determination that keeps them alive and really steps up
to even the game in the last few minutes of the game.

I really like how the Orlando Magic played them last night ang they don't seem to care that their opponent are the depending champion. They managed to execute great play throughout the last minutes and they won the game. GSW was also doing good and they were sinking threes as well but it's not enough since it was the Magic night.

No pressure from this team because they don't have a superstar, I mean they are a young team, and winning against the depending champ makes them confident going forward. Warriors are struggling, they have a serious problem now, this is by far the longest losing streak I witness from this team.

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[chaser15]

Bad loss for the Warriors. They need to talk this one out and review why they keep losing a huge lead during the last minutes
defense needs to be adjust base from how I assess the system.

They really need to. If only the game is close, then I don't see it as a big deal if the Warriors lose even if that was against an Orlando Magic.

The Warriors blew their large lead and they remained comfortable because of that. They thought a team like Magic don't have the ability to do a big rally.

Much worst that they gave up 130 points for a non-offensive like Orlando Magic. It means their defense is at worst on that game for a considered contender team in the league.

[Sanitough]

Exactly, it might not be a big deal for the other people because they are not the ones who are playing for the franchise but for them, it is as they needed a boost as well, just like what you've said. Now that they got what they wanted, let's see if that boost restored their morale and is already enough to beat the NOP next game. Darvin Ham might've got an idea because of that win they've got.

Any win for LA Lakers right now is a cause for celebration. With how bad they started this season and how disarrayed their roster is, they should be happy they have won against Nuggets. Maybe it was pure luck or they have finally found something that clicks in their roster, we will know that in the next few games if they continue winning. And we need a tougher team than NOP to prove that they have found their formula for winning. Maybe a win against Bucks or Celtics will cement that.

Well, they seem got a hold of it because they manage to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans earlier today. It was a crazy game but it's undeniable that the Lakers is quite different now and Westbrook already got used to his role as he keeps on laying the table for his teammate to score. Pelicans was shocked as the gaps of their score becomes wider as the first half finished, they managed to chase the Lakers in the 2nd half but Lakers was so determined to put a win today.

I guess you can say that because the Lakers have indeed improved as they are now playing wholly as a team and not relying on their superstars alone, we saw it recently that LeBron and Davis didn't carry much load as they gave some chance to their comrades to contribute too, and it turns out positively.

[OgNasty]

A couple of good games on ESPN today. First up is the Bulls and Celtics, which seems likely to be a playoff matchup at the end of the year. I haven’t seen the Bulls play yet so I may watch some of that one. The main course being the undefeated Bucks vs the Minnesota Timberwolves who are still trying to figure out Gobert in the lineup, but have been playing well.

[xzone]

LA Lakers escaped from another loss, good thing they have Ryan who forced an OT and the Lakers then too over in the OT. 2 wins in a row, now bad, but hopefully they'll be more consistent and dominant so we will not feel nervous while watching the game.

Westbrook now is playing limited minutes but he had some good contribution, I think that's good for the team.

It's good to see the team going to a better level. They started really badly this year, but it's good that they've won in the last 2 games. I think if they manage to win a few more games, the confidence of the team will increase.
Next is the Utah Jazz game, it won't be easy for them to win this game. But if they can win, it would be great for the Lakers

[Hypnosis00]

LA Lakers escaped from another loss, good thing they have Ryan who forced an OT and the Lakers then too over in the OT. 2 wins in a row, now bad, but hopefully they'll be more consistent and dominant so we will not feel nervous while watching the game.

Westbrook now is playing limited minutes but he had some good contribution, I think that's good for the team.

It's good to see the team going to a better level. They started really badly this year, but it's good that they've won in the last 2 games. I think if they manage to win a few more games, the confidence of the team will increase.

They manage to win but I think it was a lucky win, they need to prove that they really have fix their problems and that is by winning with a decent margin and controlling the game. The first win was pretty convincing, the 2nd one is just luck.

Next is the Utah Jazz game, it won't be easy for them to win this game. But if they can win, it would be great for the Lakers

This would not be easy by the Lakers, Jazz is doing very well this season, their teamwork is very impressive, so I'm thinking they'll bounce back after a lose to the mavericks.

[freedomgo]

Well, they seem got a hold of it because they manage to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans earlier today. It was a crazy game but it's undeniable that the Lakers is quite different now and Westbrook already got used to his role as he keeps on laying the table for his teammate to score. Pelicans was shocked as the gaps of their score becomes wider as the first half finished, they managed to chase the Lakers in the 2nd half but Lakers was so determined to put a win today.

While he is getting used to his new role, the Lakers are gaining momentum to make straight wins but the real test will be in their next game vs the Utah Jazz where undeniably one of the best in the west. But the Lakers will gonna do their best and will try everything they can to keep winning every single game from now on. So it's better to assume that they will gonna fight for it and let's just hope no injuries will haunt them sooner since they are now obviously making difference from their last games.

If they can beat Zion, CJ, and the Pelicans I think they have a higher chance of beating a rebuilding team without superstars in their team. The advantage of Jazz is they are unpredictable, and they are young and hungry. I am thinking Lebron, AD, and Westbrook would be able to handle them with the help of the young players of the Lakers. It would be a good match even though Lakers and Jazz are far apart in the standing. Now that Lakers are finding their groove, they can give the Jazz a good game.

I agree! Lakers does have a fair chance to win against the Utah Jazz who are quite establishing their name after the rebuilding, though it's not yet complete but they can already compete against the heavy teams in the league. I bet the Lakers will give everything they've got especially now that they are slowly getting in the rhythm with the bench guys. If Jazz's have young players, the Lakers have it too with the guide of their superstars.

Anyway, the Lakers are listed as a slight favorite over the Utah Jazz on tomorrow's game. This will be a good game!

[danherbias07]

A couple of good games on ESPN today. First up is the Bulls and Celtics, which seems likely to be a playoff matchup at the end of the year. I haven’t seen the Bulls play yet so I may watch some of that one. The main course being the undefeated Bucks vs the Minnesota Timberwolves who are still trying to figure out Gobert in the lineup, but have been playing well.

That two games is what I want to find out who is going to win.
Bucks especially since they are the favorites in the Eastern Conference. With twin towers stopping him, can Giannis still do the normal thing which is attacking the paint.
Twolves specialty before is speed and offense, they added Gobert to fill the missing link which is defense.
Will this be just another day for the Bucks to gain 8-0 or will it be the Timberwolves to stop them and stain that perfect win the Bucks have?
Can't wait for the game to start.

[jakelyson]

Bad loss for the Warriors. They need to talk this one out and review why they keep losing a huge lead during the last minutes
defense needs to be adjust base from how I assess the system.

They really need to. If only the game is close, then I don't see it as a big deal if the Warriors lose even if that was against an Orlando Magic.

The Warriors blew their large lead and they remained comfortable because of that. They thought a team like Magic don't have the ability to do a big rally.

Much worst that they gave up 130 points for a non-offensive like Orlando Magic. It means their defense is at worst on that game for a considered contender team in the league.

I also noticed that. Actually, most of the games this year of the warriors are high scoring. There is just too much offense and less defense already. We know that that type of game cannot secure a championship. I think the rockets proved that to us already. They are offense centered and they can't win a championship. The Warriors need to adjust their defense. Klay is not that strong in defense anymore since his injury. Steph and Poole better step up their defense if they want to defend their title.

They manage to win but I think it was a lucky win, they need to prove that they really have fix their problems and that is by winning with a decent margin and controlling the game. The first win was pretty convincing, the 2nd one is just luck.

Well, luck is also a part of basketball. Some shots fall your way, sometimes they don't. The important thing with the Lakers is that they were able to get something out of their roster. It means they can improve on it and get some more wins. At least they have a set that could work and beat other teams. Maybe they can push that to defeat the Jazz too.

Next is the Utah Jazz game, it won't be easy for them to win this game. But if they can win, it would be great for the Lakers

This would not be easy by the Lakers, Jazz is doing very well this season, their teamwork is very impressive, so I'm thinking they'll bounce back after a lose to the mavericks.

I guess we will see that later. It is not easy to conclude that they can't win against the Jazz. They still have their stars healthy so far. I think we will see a good game.

[mirakal]

Looks like I'm not the only one who expect Warriors to win this game.

Include me on that list mate Of course, nobody would expect that the Warriors will lose a game versus the Magic today. It's already proven throughout the time that Warriors is much difficult to defeat especially in this game that they have the edge against the opposing team, I don't know what's wrong with them because recently, it looks like that they really struggling. Just my thought tho, maybe their locker room is now different than what they've been used to.

[Kasabus]

Well, they seem got a hold of it because they manage to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans earlier today. It was a crazy game but it's undeniable that the Lakers is quite different now and Westbrook already got used to his role as he keeps on laying the table for his teammate to score. Pelicans was shocked as the gaps of their score becomes wider as the first half finished, they managed to chase the Lakers in the 2nd half but Lakers was so determined to put a win today.

While he is getting used to his new role, the Lakers are gaining momentum to make straight wins but the real test will be in their next game vs the Utah Jazz where undeniably one of the best in the west. But the Lakers will gonna do their best and will try everything they can to keep winning every single game from now on. So it's better to assume that they will gonna fight for it and let's just hope no injuries will haunt them sooner since they are now obviously making difference from their last games.

Yes, another acid test for them against the Jazz, when we thought that Utah will be tanking this season, it seems though that the remaining players like Clarkson wanted to show and proved that they can be a good team despite losing Mitchell and Gobert.

So another tough match for the Lakers and it will be interesting game to watch. We don't know how many games that they can pull something like what they did against New Orleans.

Indeed! And somehow, I'm seeing that the Lakers and Jazz do have the same situation because both teams are still on a mission to find the right groove to make their team fiercer and stronger, the difference is that the Jazz somehow got on the process first before the Lakers did. So, this test is not just for Lakers alone but for the Jazz as well.

[YuginKadoya]

Looks like I'm not the only one who expect Warriors to win this game.
After leading double digits, they lost by only a point to a team who is also struggling and has a losing streak that has snapped because of this win. Now the Warriors are in a 4-game losing streak and currently at the bottom position.

What could be the possible problem with the Warriors? For me, I think they are experimenting with their younger players. I mean they are developing those young players by giving them more minutes and they will see if it will be beneficial for the team to keep them or to just trade them. I don't know any more reason, but anybody can share their opinions as to why the Warriors started like this.

Overall, I will still pick the Warriors as the team to beat this season and they have a chance to go back-to-back because their core players are still there, and they've added more shooters in Poole and Wiggins. Maybe their defense went down because of GPII being traded but still they are the one of the best teams offensively and we might see it at the mid part till the end of the season and in the playoffs.

I didn't even see Kuminga play in that game and surely many other rookies in the Warriors part plays but they didn't focus much on the rookie player and they got all out on that game against the Orlando Magic, but it was really bad luck for the Warriors that last 3 point shoot for Klay Thompson where he needed the most has gone down the drain, if that wasn't about the bad luck I really don't know what went wrong but we all saw that the Warriors was pretty much dominated the whole 1st half of the game, until the Magic,  have taken all the custody in making that win,

Well, postgame interview with Steve Kerr he said that they have given the Magic an opportunity to make 46 free throws with the Warrior's 32 fouls, surely that was gotten by the Magic, getting those free throws on the Warrior's faces,


Well, moving forward here are my picks for tomorrow's game, and because of inconsistency in their performance, the Warriors I will stay out of betting to them, and will only give 3 of my picks,

Philadelphia 76ers VS New York Knicks

The stake odds for this game are 1.63 for the 76ers, and 2.35 for the Knicks, I really don't know why the 76ers have huge odds compared to the Knicks right now James Jarden has an injury and can not play while Joel Embiid is questionable, so I don't know what happens to the odds, but for me, this is a good opportunity to bet for the Knicks,

Boston Celtics VS Chicago Bulls

The stake odds for this game are 1.35 for the Celtics and 3.35 for the Bulls, for me this is going to be the Celtic's win, even though in their last game the Bulls won, for me, this is going to be a revenge game for the Celtics,

San Antonio Spurs VS Los Angeles Clippers

The stake odds for this game are 2.55 for the Spurs and 1.55 for the Clippers, right now Kawhi Leonard and Robert Covington have injuries and will be back on November 6, while Zach Collins, Isaiah Roby, and Romeo Langford are questionable for the Spurs, but for me, the Los Angeles Clippers will win this,

[Pamadar]

Looks like I'm not the only one who expect Warriors to win this game.

Include me on that list mate Of course, nobody would expect that the Warriors will lose a game versus the Magic today. It's already proven throughout the time that Warriors is much difficult to defeat especially in this game that they have the edge against the opposing team, I don't know what's wrong with them because recently, it looks like that they really struggling. Just my thought tho, maybe their locker room is now different than what they've been used to.

Warriors lose with a single point and snatch from an underdog Magic team.

Not sure about the reason, but they needed to figure it out as fans will start to question them, and for sure haters and critics
will start to come up just like how it was with Lakers and Nets. As early as now, Warriors need to work it out, maybe the locker
room has something that will boost them if they will find the old ways and bring that talk into good executions.

[BALIK]

The Nets drama continues. This time the Nets management released a statement regarding the Irving situation, and it looks like they are pretty mad at him since they mentioned that he is currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets. In other words, they have decided to suspend him for at least 5 games without pay. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if Irving missed a lot more than 5 games because of this situation.

Then, an apology. Whatever is happening to his brain, it's difficult to understand. He keeps on making theories after theories, Covid, Jews, his own coach, flat earth, NBA, and more. He might as well become a scientist. I will call him Uncle Sci.  
There's no wrong about having these ideas IMO, but there are times you just have to be silent about it and don't go public about telling people about how you feel or what your theory is. He is a public figure now, and a lot of kids are watching and looking up to him.

Brooklyn Nets without him, who knows, it might be for good. If they win games while he is suspended, then the Nets might've fired the wrong guy.

I’m gonna be honest, I feel the most terrible thing that can happen to a person is that he is stupid and he doesn’t know it yet.

It is okay to think a lot of things, but not everything needs to be said. And I think this bullshittery of his has been going on for a long time. Now it is high time that people actually took steps about this. Furthermore, he needs to realize that he has a good deal of influence.

So, he cannot do anything that he wants right now because people who follow him might really think those are true. Obviously, as you said, a lot of kids might actually not research it and think he is right.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Looks like I'm not the only one who expect Warriors to win this game.

Include me on that list mate Of course, nobody would expect that the Warriors will lose a game versus the Magic today. It's already proven throughout the time that Warriors is much difficult to defeat especially in this game that they have the edge against the opposing team, I don't know what's wrong with them because recently, it looks like that they really struggling. Just my thought tho, maybe their locker room is now different than what they've been used to.

Warriors lose with a single point and snatch from an underdog Magic team.

Not sure about the reason, but they needed to figure it out as fans will start to question them, and for sure haters and critics
will start to come up just like how it was with Lakers and Nets. As early as now, Warriors need to work it out, maybe the locker
room has something that will boost them if they will find the old ways and bring that talk into good executions.

Defense, they played very poor defense in the second half, they allow a lot of second chance points for the Magic.  They can't get the rebound even in the free throw and then they commit useless foul.

Their offense no doubt is still there with Steph Curry, but something has change regarding their defense this season. I think Steve Kerr knows this and for sure they wanted to snap that losing streak and take a win.

[btc_angela]

But, the really starts when 2nd half starts, it was the Magic patience and determination that keeps them alive and really steps up
to even the game in the last few minutes of the game.

I really like how the Orlando Magic played them last night ang they don't seem to care that their opponent are the depending champion. They managed to execute great play throughout the last minutes and they won the game. GSW was also doing good and they were sinking threes as well but it's not enough since it was the Magic night.

Yeah, they just played their normal game, doesn't care if Curry or Thompson is beating them in the 3 point line early. Then probably going to be the rookie of the year, Banchero pouring points in the 3rd where it is important. He anchor their comeback from a double digit lead. And in the 4th, it was very close, they take the lead, but the winnin mentality of the Warriors, they make a comeback and even had the lead. But the Magic can't be denied, fought back hard in the last two minutes. So another ugly and bad lost for GSW.

[jakelyson]

Looks like I'm not the only one who expect Warriors to win this game.

Include me on that list mate Of course, nobody would expect that the Warriors will lose a game versus the Magic today. It's already proven throughout the time that Warriors is much difficult to defeat especially in this game that they have the edge against the opposing team, I don't know what's wrong with them because recently, it looks like that they really struggling. Just my thought tho, maybe their locker room is now different than what they've been used to.

Warriors lose with a single point and snatch from an underdog Magic team.

Not sure about the reason, but they needed to figure it out as fans will start to question them, and for sure haters and critics
will start to come up just like how it was with Lakers and Nets. As early as now, Warriors need to work it out, maybe the locker
room has something that will boost them if they will find the old ways and bring that talk into good executions.

It is still too early in the season. They have plenty of time to go back to the drawing board and figure out what is keeping them from winning. A lot of teams that started poorly early on the season came back strong and finished strong. We know the warriors are strong since their core is still complete and their young cores are performing well. It is just a matter of time before we see them winning again.

Defense, they played very poor defense in the second half, they allow a lot of second chance points for the Magic.  They can't get the rebound even in the free throw and then they commit useless foul.

Their offense no doubt is still there with Steph Curry, but something has change regarding their defense this season. I think Steve Kerr knows this and for sure they wanted to snap that losing streak and take a win.

Yeah, I noticed that too. They do not have GPII which is a very good defender coming from the bench. That guy is good in offense and defense. Steve Kerr need to develop someone from this current roster that they can rely on defensively. They already have too much fire power. If they can get someone who can fill up their defensive needs, then we will see them win again.

[rhomelmabini]

But, the really starts when 2nd half starts, it was the Magic patience and determination that keeps them alive and really steps up
to even the game in the last few minutes of the game.

I really like how the Orlando Magic played them last night ang they don't seem to care that their opponent are the depending champion. They managed to execute great play throughout the last minutes and they won the game. GSW was also doing good and they were sinking threes as well but it's not enough since it was the Magic night.

No pressure from this team because they don't have a superstar, I mean they are a young team, and winning against the depending champ makes them confident going forward. Warriors are struggling, they have a serious problem now, this is by far the longest losing streak I witness from this team.

They're by far the worst with the start of the season just like with the Lakers but now we're seeing progress as they beat the defending champion. I think for the Warriors that Green-Poole drama plus that Klay with Booker was just a few to mention that may take a toll on this struggle but they'll bounce back after this. I'm sure with that.

[redsun114]

Warriors are playing in a relax mode right now and to be perfectly honest it has been not even 10 games since the season started. They are a great team, who happen to just not have the chemistry they so famously had so far. Klay is not doing as well as he used to but he is Klay and he will go nuclear when the time comes, Curry is still awesome, I think it’s all about who will be the third this year that is getting a bit of a trouble.

All those Draymond Green fights are because Green is no longer the third best player in the team and that causes a bit of a rift between younger players and Green and normally he should have been their leader and veteran help.

[wheelz1200]

Warriors are playing in a relax mode right now and to be perfectly honest it has been not even 10 games since the season started. They are a great team, who happen to just not have the chemistry they so famously had so far. Klay is not doing as well as he used to but he is Klay and he will go nuclear when the time comes, Curry is still awesome, I think it’s all about who will be the third this year that is getting a bit of a trouble.

All those Draymond Green fights are because Green is no longer the third best player in the team and that causes a bit of a rift between younger players and Green and normally he should have been their leader and veteran help.

People spaz over the first set of games.  Dubs usually don't start off hot.  But they have the shooters to make this work.  They will get it together and honestly it might not be a bad move and lay some futures on them before the odds on them start tightening up. 

Big game for the Knicks tonight, a win over the 76ers would be a nice way to end this skid.