2024 NBA Season

[TravelMug]

How about Booker putting up 49 in a 1 point loss to the Jazz tonight… He had a great night also getting 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Markkanen had a super efficient scoring night for the Jazz that was though to overcome. He shot 15-18 from the field which is pretty insane. I’m guessing that was probably the best shooting night he’s had in his career. A shame the Suns couldn’t pull this one out.

I guess he can feel what Steph felt when he score 50 in a losing cause against them. 

But in any case, it was a great game between the two teams, the Jazz had a good lead by the Suns comes back with Booker at the picture.

Jazz though are for real, it was a good decision for them to disband the team and now they are paying the price but in a positive way. Markkanen 38 points for the big guy, Clarkson was consistent in this team, with 20 points.

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[YuginKadoya]

Quite a close game. Holiday is playing that makes the playing field even. Tyrese Maxey is injured but the game is still close. The sixers are on top by  5 points as this is writing with 2 minutes left in the game. This could still go anyway but the Sixers have the momentum. Joel Embiid is a monster right now, picking up the slack that Maxey and Harden have left because of their absence.

Edit: Philadelphia Sixers won 110 -102

It was really a close game, and the bucks started strong but before that Giannis was blocked by Embiid, but yeah Joel Embiid has done it again, getting those needed plays for the team now that James Harden was absent due to injury, but the Bucks surely has many injuries that cut their progress in making a good team play,


now the results for my picks on today's game,

Philadelphia 76ers VS Milwaukee Bucks SCORE 110 - 102 - LOST

It was a close game but the Bucks have started strong, but Joel Embiid has picked up the pace in the last struggle of the Bucks, and Bobby Portis has a double-double performance of 11 rebounds and 21 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo has a double-double performance aswell of 14 rebounds and 25 points but it was not enough with Joel Embiids double-double performance of 11 rebounds and 32 points,

New Orleans Pelicans VS Boston Celtics SCORE 109 - 117 - WIN

The Boston Celtics have done it from start to finish the Pelicans didn't make a lead pretty it was a one-sided game, nothing much to say but the Celtics have ruled the game even without Marcus Smarts

Utah Jazz VS Phoenix Suns SCORE 134 - 133 - WIN

Surely the newly formed Utah Jazz is really something to behold Malik Beasley has 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen did mostly the work making 38 points for the game, it was really a close game but the Utah Jazz has really surprised the Suns, for their unbelievable performance,

Golden State Warriors VS New York Knicks SCORE 111 - 101 - WIN

Pretty much the odds are really accurate it was no surprise for the Warriors to win over the Knicks, it was a good spread for the Warriors Klay Thompson has 20 points Andrew Wiggins also got 20, while Chef Curry has a double-double performance of 10 assists and 24 points,

[Dave1]

Yes, that's correct, and this is the season that looks unpredictable again. It's better. Last year was a good run too as the Warriors was not really expected to take the throne again. They are either underdogs or they are neglected to be a championship caliber during last year season.
But now, it's different. Young teams like the Jazz and Thunder are making big efforts to enter the playoffs.
I bet even the pro basketball analysts are having a hard time to predict who will be the champion this year. Even the Bucks are losing while the Celtics are consistent.

Utah have been playing very well so far this season, their results have been pretty consistent since the start of the season, but until yesterday they had a bad streak, losing three games in a row. And yesterday, in a very difficult game, they managed to beat Phoenix and break this unsuccessful series. In general, Utah looks very promising, but it is still difficult to single out a clear favorite, there are many worthy teams.

I guess team owners know that they have to do something in order to compete with the Warriors and to some extend the Lebron era to become competitive. And that is why it seems that there are well balance, both divisions haven't had a dominant team. And Warriors are struggling now as defending champion and I don't see them going back to back NBA champs. So it will be hard to predict as who will be on top of both divisions this early.

[Ziskinberg]

Carmelo isn't signing in that league.  If he doesn't get signed anywhere here he will just retire.  Most likely he gets picked up mid season.  His wife La La wouldn't live there she likes the LA/NY life.

Who knows. We have not heard of an official statement coming from him on whether or not he accepts the offer or he already had but i missed it lol. Besides, he can actually play overseas with his wife still living in the US. However, if he thinks some team will pick him up mid season, then that should be the main reason why he's not signing, otherwise that offer is actually good than nothing as he still does not consider retiring.
He could still play for a couple of years, and he'll probably going to be a good addition in any of the teams from that Taiwan league.

Yes, Carmelo is really hoping for that. That is why he is not yet signing with that Taiwanese team who wanted him because he still have that feeling that there will be a team in the league that will need his skills and contribution this season. If not, then there will be no doubt that he will be playing overseas too just like Howard did, I don't think that his wife is the main reason why he is not yet signing.

I do not think that Melo "hopes" for NBA contract to be fair, I feel like he just doesn't need to play. Like if he was offered a contract from France, Italy, even England which doesn't have a proper basketball league, he "could" accept because those nations are beautiful to live in, but Taiwan? Really? No way he accepts that, no matter how much they offer. Money is not an issue for this dude unless he lost it all on ftx or something .

He must be rich as hell, so he can just relax and just enjoy retirement, or he can start focusing on what he wants to do after he retired, some just enjoy life, some find another work and keep working after a while too.

Wait, what's wrong with Taiwan? The country has its own beauty too that the other countries you mentioned doesn't have, as well as their culture. It feels like your defaming and insulting Taiwan just like how you compared it to France, Italy or England. In addition, if Carmelo Anthony himself don't wanna play anymore then he should've retired already but he didn't, did he?

Money is not the problem of course, the main reasons why these veterans are not yet retiring is because they still want to play in the sport they loved and still had some hopes that there will some team in the NBA that will offer them a contract.

[carlisle1]

Yes, that's correct, and this is the season that looks unpredictable again. It's better. Last year was a good run too as the Warriors was not really expected to take the throne again. They are either underdogs or they are neglected to be a championship caliber during last year season.
But now, it's different. Young teams like the Jazz and Thunder are making big efforts to enter the playoffs.
I bet even the pro basketball analysts are having a hard time to predict who will be the champion this year. Even the Bucks are losing while the Celtics are consistent.

Utah have been playing very well so far this season, their results have been pretty consistent since the start of the season, but until yesterday they had a bad streak, losing three games in a row. And yesterday, in a very difficult game, they managed to beat Phoenix and break this unsuccessful series. In general, Utah looks very promising, but it is still difficult to single out a clear favorite, there are many worthy teams.

I guess team owners know that they have to do something in order to compete with the Warriors and to some extend the Lebron era to become competitive. And that is why it seems that there are well balance, both divisions haven't had a dominant team. And Warriors are struggling now as defending champion and I don't see them going back to back NBA champs. So it will be hard to predict as who will be on top of both divisions this early.

Hard to predict, all the players and the team owners are really aiming to reached better standing and make a good season run,
looking from the current standing, most of those underdogs are really performing.

While the favorites are struggling to win games, a well balance season which we really can't say what will happen next.

Maybe most of these favorites will try to use their remaining cap to utilize stars those who are still open for trades, they
will use their capabilities to balance and adjust their squad.

[dwyane36]

Quite a close game. Holiday is playing that makes the playing field even. Tyrese Maxey is injured but the game is still close. The sixers are on top by  5 points as this is writing with 2 minutes left in the game. This could still go anyway but the Sixers have the momentum. Joel Embiid is a monster right now, picking up the slack that Maxey and Harden have left because of their absence.

Edit: Philadelphia Sixers won 110 -102

It was really a close game, and the bucks started strong but before that Giannis was blocked by Embiid, but yeah Joel Embiid has done it again, getting those needed plays for the team now that James Harden was absent due to injury, but the Bucks surely has many injuries that cut their progress in making a good team play,

It's always interesting to watch matches when players like Embiid and Giannis compete against each other. Embiid's performance was really great, especially in the second half. Moreover, he was close to making a triple-double, and that's what allowed him to surpass Giannis this time. As for that Embiid's block shot, it looked powerful, and I'd even say it was the most memorable moment of the match.

[blockman]

I guess no Lebron, no problem for the Lakers.  
Just a bit off-topic but still related I guess, it's all about Dwight Howard. I've watched his first game on T1 League and I've seen the crowd, it's big although too far big, and smaller compared to NBA as usual. But the warm welcome of the fans there is absolutely amazing. The game was close against the DEA, and it got an OT. He's got their win, got a double-double and the fans are really happy seeing and watching him live.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

I guess no Lebron, no problem for the Lakers.  

Yes, but it's against a low team, but as we have said, a win is a win, so Lakers getting a big W.

Just a bit off-topic but still related I guess, it's all about Dwight Howard. I've watched his first game on T1 League and I've seen the crowd, it's big although too far big, and smaller compared to NBA as usual. But the warm welcome of the fans there is absolutely amazing. The game was close against the DEA, and it got an OT. He's got their win, got a double-double and the fans are really happy seeing and watching him live.

I haven't seen his first game, but NBA players are big in Asia, and that's why they love Dwight over there. Howard also has that personally to be very funny so that is a instant click.

And it will be a bigger crowd every night if by chance Carmelo decided to play in Taiwan as well.

[Yamifoud]

Quite a close game. Holiday is playing that makes the playing field even. Tyrese Maxey is injured but the game is still close. The sixers are on top by  5 points as this is writing with 2 minutes left in the game. This could still go anyway but the Sixers have the momentum. Joel Embiid is a monster right now, picking up the slack that Maxey and Harden have left because of their absence.

Edit: Philadelphia Sixers won 110 -102

It was really a close game, and the bucks started strong but before that Giannis was blocked by Embiid, but yeah Joel Embiid has done it again, getting those needed plays for the team now that James Harden was absent due to injury, but the Bucks surely has many injuries that cut their progress in making a good team play,

It's always interesting to watch matches when players like Embiid and Giannis compete against each other. Embiid's performance was really great, especially in the second half. Moreover, he was close to making a triple-double, and that's what allowed him to surpass Giannis this time. As for that Embiid's block shot, it looked powerful, and I'd even say it was the most memorable moment of the match.

We need that kind of Embiid in the playoffs so they can advance to the NBA Finals. His performance was really great as despite not having James Harden in that game, they still manage to beat a powerhouse team like the Bucks.  Maxey has to be consistent with his great contribution while Harden is still out.

[btc_angela]

Quite a close game. Holiday is playing that makes the playing field even. Tyrese Maxey is injured but the game is still close. The sixers are on top by  5 points as this is writing with 2 minutes left in the game. This could still go anyway but the Sixers have the momentum. Joel Embiid is a monster right now, picking up the slack that Maxey and Harden have left because of their absence.

Edit: Philadelphia Sixers won 110 -102

It was really a close game, and the bucks started strong but before that Giannis was blocked by Embiid, but yeah Joel Embiid has done it again, getting those needed plays for the team now that James Harden was absent due to injury, but the Bucks surely has many injuries that cut their progress in making a good team play,

It's always interesting to watch matches when players like Embiid and Giannis compete against each other. Embiid's performance was really great, especially in the second half. Moreover, he was close to making a triple-double, and that's what allowed him to surpass Giannis this time. As for that Embiid's block shot, it looked powerful, and I'd even say it was the most memorable moment of the match.

We need that kind of Embiid in the playoffs so they can advance to the NBA Finals. His performance was really great as despite not having James Harden in that game, they still manage to beat a powerhouse team like the Bucks.  Maxey has to be consistent with his great contribution while Harden is still out.

Yes, Joel still need James Harden if they want to advance into the NBA finals as he can't single handedly carry the Sixers. It's good that Maxey has really shown improvement at a young age, and Harris should also help and be consistent as well and not choke. For sure there will be a lot battle between Giannis and Joel in the future, and maybe they will face each other in the playoffs.

[jakelyson]

Yes, Joel still need James Harden if they want to advance into the NBA finals as he can't single handedly carry the Sixers. It's good that Maxey has really shown improvement at a young age, and Harris should also help and be consistent as well and not choke. For sure there will be a lot battle between Giannis and Joel in the future, and maybe they will face each other in the playoffs.

Maxey will be a vital piece in their run for the championship. Hopefully, his injury earlier is not a major injury. They are starting to have a winning streak but alas, they are starting to have injuries again. Hopefully, Harden will be back soon so they can continue to win.

For sure there will be a lot battle between Giannis and Joel in the future, and maybe they will face each other in the playoffs.

If they continue to win and their starting players start to be healthy, then they will probably face either the Celtics or the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals. A healthy Bucks and Celtics are the top teams in the east right now. Giannis and Jayson Tatum are in their prime right now and they are heavily carrying their respective teams. So, if the Sixers want to go to the NBA Finals, they will probably have to go through one or both of these teams depending on the rank they will finish.

[Oasisman]

I guess no Lebron, no problem for the Lakers.  
Just a bit off-topic but still related I guess, it's all about Dwight Howard. I've watched his first game on T1 League and I've seen the crowd, it's big although too far big, and smaller compared to NBA as usual. But the warm welcome of the fans there is absolutely amazing. The game was close against the DEA, and it got an OT. He's got their win, got a double-double and the fans are really happy seeing and watching him live.

Once LeBron comes back, the Lakers will start lossing again lol. Hope LeBron will come up with a better plan once he come back. I know he's been studying how his teammate plays, so he took the rest.

On the other hand Dwight Howard was having fun in a Taiwan Basket League. He did a great job entertaining the crowd. I guess that was a sold out arena, all because of him.
It's just funny how he took more 3s in that game than in his whole career in the NBA. Not a bad thing though, as he is exploring to expand his range.

[Sanitough]

The NBA nowadays is becoming more and more competitive. More than 20 teams are capable of qualifying for the playoffs. We can only count the teams that are weak and some rebuilding teams with lots of future first-round draft picks like the Utah Jazz and OKC are performing at their unexpected pace. I am hoping that some teams without superstars can enter the playoffs as they are more fun to watch. Imagine the reactions of teams like the Brooklyn Nets with nearly $200 million in salaries and then all of a sudden a team like Indiana Pacers with less than a hundred million dollars performs better? The most expensive salaries this season will be spent by GSW with over $200 million. And there's Draymond Green wanting a max contract.

Well, that is what we wanted in the first place, a much interesting games because the teams are more competitive than the recent seasons. I also noticed that the games lately are far more entertaining because we cannot really say that the favorite team will win because the underdogs will be chasing them and will take the lead if the opposing team won't be consistent with their performance. That said, bettors are now in dilemma because the league has been so unpredictable.

[Japinat]

Knicks had a great win in Denver on the road.  Yep Denver was without jokic but going out west in Denver is never easy no matter the lineup.  2-0 on the west coast trip they need to get some wins behind them and clear space between being .500

Thibs is now locked into a 9 man rotation which seems to be working.  They go into golden state Friday night, I'm not expecting much from that visit but that's why they play the games right!  Glad nba is getting underway, fall is always the best season for sports.

It's good that they got a win against the Denver team, but obviously, they don't have their MVP and it was a very close game.

But against the Warriors at home, it might be tough for them. Curry just drop 50 points but they lost on the road against the Phoenix Suns.

For sure they want to have a good bounce in their own homecourt so as much as we wanted for the Knicks to upset the Warriors, it will be hard pressed for them.

It was a 3-point game, still a tough game for the Knicks even if it was a starless game form the Nuggets but the Knicks managed to rally in the 4th quarter with the help of Julius and Jalen. But surely they aren't that lucky this time because the Warriors proved again that they are really hard to beat in their homecourt. Curry didn't put much scores this time which is understandable after giving 50+ points in their last game vs the Suns.

[OgNasty]

I guess no Lebron, no problem for the Lakers.  
Just a bit off-topic but still related I guess, it's all about Dwight Howard. I've watched his first game on T1 League and I've seen the crowd, it's big although too far big, and smaller compared to NBA as usual. But the warm welcome of the fans there is absolutely amazing. The game was close against the DEA, and it got an OT. He's got their win, got a double-double and the fans are really happy seeing and watching him live.

Once LeBron comes back, the Lakers will start lossing again lol. Hope LeBron will come up with a better plan once he come back. I know he's been studying how his teammate plays, so he took the rest.

On the other hand Dwight Howard was having fun in a Taiwan Basket League. He did a great job entertaining the crowd. I guess that was a sold out arena, all because of him.
It's just funny how he took more 3s in that game than in his whole career in the NBA. Not a bad thing though, as he is exploring to expand his range.

Dwight was definitely having a time. He shot 10 3s!!! He finally ended his first game with 38 points to go along with 25 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 blocks. He really should still be in the NBA. He’s probably a top 10 center in the world and I think he’s been blackballed from the NBA for his off the court behavior, which is questionable for anyone not living in San Francisco, who ironically didn’t even want to give him a 1 year contract (Warriors).

[Pamadar]

Knicks had a great win in Denver on the road.  Yep Denver was without jokic but going out west in Denver is never easy no matter the lineup.  2-0 on the west coast trip they need to get some wins behind them and clear space between being .500

Thibs is now locked into a 9 man rotation which seems to be working.  They go into golden state Friday night, I'm not expecting much from that visit but that's why they play the games right!  Glad nba is getting underway, fall is always the best season for sports.

It's good that they got a win against the Denver team, but obviously, they don't have their MVP and it was a very close game.

But against the Warriors at home, it might be tough for them. Curry just drop 50 points but they lost on the road against the Phoenix Suns.

For sure they want to have a good bounce in their own homecourt so as much as we wanted for the Knicks to upset the Warriors, it will be hard pressed for them.

It was a 3-point game, still a tough game for the Knicks even if it was a starless game form the Nuggets but the Knicks managed to rally in the 4th quarter with the help of Julius and Jalen. But surely they aren't that lucky this time because the Warriors proved again that they are really hard to beat in their homecourt. Curry didn't put much scores this time which is understandable after giving 50+ points in their last game vs the Suns.

Warriors play the game the way it used to be. Core stars share good ball movement and splash bro plus Wiggins, lead the
offense.

Knicks unable to manage to rally back, though they attempt it during the 2nd quarter
but GSW is hell good when playing in front of their fans. This team always has that
entertainment for the fans.

[LGD2Business]

On the other hand Dwight Howard was having fun in a Taiwan Basket League. He did a great job entertaining the crowd. I guess that was a sold out arena, all because of him.
It's just funny how he took more 3s in that game than in his whole career in the NBA. Not a bad thing though, as he is exploring to expand his range.

I was very surprised by the news when I first heard it. Dwight Howard could still find a place in many NBA teams, but I don't understand why no team signed him. In Taiwan, it's like a one man show. He's having fun and entertaining, and he's got a good contract. Normally, although there is an upper limit in the Taiwan League, a special law has been enacted for him and he is provided with a higher salary.
I wonder what will happen to Carmelo Anthony. He may be a good bench player, but for some reason no team is willing to do so. There are also claims that he can go to one of the European leagues. Personally, I would love to continue watching him in the NBA.

[wheelz1200]

On the other hand Dwight Howard was having fun in a Taiwan Basket League. He did a great job entertaining the crowd. I guess that was a sold out arena, all because of him.
It's just funny how he took more 3s in that game than in his whole career in the NBA. Not a bad thing though, as he is exploring to expand his range.

I was very surprised by the news when I first heard it. Dwight Howard could still find a place in many NBA teams, but I don't understand why no team signed him. In Taiwan, it's like a one man show. He's having fun and entertaining, and he's got a good contract. Normally, although there is an upper limit in the Taiwan League, a special law has been enacted for him and he is provided with a higher salary.
I wonder what will happen to Carmelo Anthony. He may be a good bench player, but for some reason no team is willing to do so. There are also claims that he can go to one of the European leagues. Personally, I would love to continue watching him in the NBA.

Carmelo is not gonna play outside the US.  Him and Dwight are 2 completely different personalities.  And he will be signed, once the NBA injuries start racking up and the season moves along a te that emerges as a contender will reach out.  He isn't built for the entire season anymore so someone will snag him after the all star break.

[Jating]

On the other hand Dwight Howard was having fun in a Taiwan Basket League. He did a great job entertaining the crowd. I guess that was a sold out arena, all because of him.
It's just funny how he took more 3s in that game than in his whole career in the NBA. Not a bad thing though, as he is exploring to expand his range.

I was very surprised by the news when I first heard it. Dwight Howard could still find a place in many NBA teams, but I don't understand why no team signed him. In Taiwan, it's like a one man show. He's having fun and entertaining, and he's got a good contract. Normally, although there is an upper limit in the Taiwan League, a special law has been enacted for him and he is provided with a higher salary.
I wonder what will happen to Carmelo Anthony. He may be a good bench player, but for some reason no team is willing to do so. There are also claims that he can go to one of the European leagues. Personally, I would love to continue watching him in the NBA.

Definitely, we still want to see Carmelo in the NBA, although he is no longer in his prime, but he can still contribute just like what he did with the Lakers last season, he had games wherein he score 20++ points.

So it really up to him, to stay and wait if there will be an offer. Still hoping though that the Knicks will give him a second chance. I thought that he will play with them this season but it didn't go. But yeah, maybe after the all star break when body has been bruises, some team might find Carmelo, and be uses as coming from the bench players.

[boltz]

Kings to playoffs this season ? I could see this happening as they have a great core of players around Sabonis that could help him playing at its best and so far he delivers as Kings are 7th place in Western Conference.

Raptors are also looking juicy this year and they have a hard game tonight against Hawks and I'm willing to take a bet against Raptors tonight and I can also watch the game live on my national TV as they have only 1 live game per night and this is the one they are having today and also taking Portland in 1st quarter because I can see them having a great run so they just need some balance in order to start at least a short winning streak.