2024 NBA Season

[Oasisman]

Amazing performance by Boston Celtics, but we all know the true no?.

They destroy bucks but if this game were for Play off nothing of this happen, Bucks wake up and slap Celtics if the match really matter, because this celtics always fails in the important situation.

Seriously? did you really think the Bucks is unbeatable and the Celtics aren't capable of doing so in the playoffs? Did you just start watching the NBA this year or did you missed the playoffs last year?
Ok, so let me remind you this, the Celtics blown out the Bucks with a 28 points deficit in game 7 to end the series in 2022 conference semis. And, don't get me wrong, the Bucks were the defending champs last year, did the Bucks woke up and slap the Celtics because they are the defending champs and that game really matters? Guess what? they didn't. The Celtics are young and hungry, and I don't call it failing when every year the Celtics were progressing, they just reached the Finals last year. So, chill down bro, they'll eventually make it. Jaylen and Tatum are both in mid 20's - so they still have a lot of time left.

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[danherbias07]

Boston Celtics won by a blowout game but I didn't see any energy from the Bucks' usual defensive dedication. No bearing game, and as I watched it, the game almost look like a practice game or something like an All-Star. It's not enough to say it's the Celtics who have the upper hand when the playoff or finals come.
Tatum went nuts 8 of 10 in the 3-point line. Well, that says it all, lack of defense, and the Bucks are not really playing as tough as their past games, just protecting themselves to avoid injuries.

The Nuggets on the other hand without Jokic are giving a lot of trouble for the Pelicans who badly need a win. They may be in the lead but Murray keeps on coming back and cutting the lead. 4th quarter is next.

[OgNasty]

That Celtics game was something else. They really focused on shutting Giannis down and forcing him to take bad shots. At the same time their offense was incredible behind great games from both Tatum and Brown. They’ve been figuring out how to beat the Bucks for years now and tonight it looked like they had it figured out. The playoffs are going to be great this year.

[Distinctin]

That Celtics game was something else. They really focused on shutting Giannis down and forcing him to take bad shots. At the same time their offense was incredible behind great games from both Tatum and Brown. They’ve been figuring out how to beat the Bucks for years now and tonight it looked like they had it figured out. The playoffs are going to be great this year.

The playoffs will be exciting, especially if these two teams meet again. While the Celtics found a way to limit Giannis, a best-of-seven series means that both teams will have to make adjustments to secure victory.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans dominated the Nuggets, who were without Jokic, and won by 19 points on the road. This win is crucial for them as they desperately need to win their remaining games.

[OgNasty]

That Celtics game was something else. They really focused on shutting Giannis down and forcing him to take bad shots. At the same time their offense was incredible behind great games from both Tatum and Brown. They’ve been figuring out how to beat the Bucks for years now and tonight it looked like they had it figured out. The playoffs are going to be great this year.

The playoffs will be exciting, especially if these two teams meet again. While the Celtics found a way to limit Giannis, a best-of-seven series means that both teams will have to make adjustments to secure victory.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans dominated the Nuggets, who were without Jokic, and won by 19 points on the road. This win is crucial for them as they desperately need to win their remaining games.

I’m sure they will meet again in the playoffs. The only team that can really even have a chance to emerge from the East besides those two would be Philly, and I just don’t think a James Harden team can perform well in the playoffs.

I was surprised the Pelicans dominated the Nuggets even without Joker. When the Pelicans get Zion back they’re going to be a nightmare matchup.

[Questat]

That Celtics game was something else. They really focused on shutting Giannis down and forcing him to take bad shots. At the same time their offense was incredible behind great games from both Tatum and Brown. They’ve been figuring out how to beat the Bucks for years now and tonight it looked like they had it figured out. The playoffs are going to be great this year.

The playoffs will be exciting, especially if these two teams meet again. While the Celtics found a way to limit Giannis, a best-of-seven series means that both teams will have to make adjustments to secure victory.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans dominated the Nuggets, who were without Jokic, and won by 19 points on the road. This win is crucial for them as they desperately need to win their remaining games.

I’m sure they will meet again in the playoffs. The only team that can really even have a chance to emerge from the East besides those two would be Philly, and I just don’t think a James Harden team can perform well in the playoffs.

James Harden hasn't performed well in the playoffs so far, while Embiid has been consistent. However, the real challenge for the 76ers is how to defeat a team like the Celtics, whose points come from multiple sources and who have big men that could limit Embiid's production. Facing the Celtics in the second round would be a nightmare for the 76ers.

I was surprised the Pelicans dominated the Nuggets even without Joker. When the Pelicans get Zion back they’re going to be a nightmare matchup.

There's a rumor that he could return next month based on their article.
https://www.sportingnews.com/au/nba/news/zion-williamson-injury-timeline-return-date-updates-pelicans/om77edxbgkaeowzsbkpv9yjm

That means Williamson's earliest possible return date is April 5. At that stage of the season, New Orleans will only have three games left on its schedule (vs. Grizzlies on April 5, vs. Knicks on April 7 and at Timberwolves on April 9).

[OgNasty]

I was surprised the Pelicans dominated the Nuggets even without Joker. When the Pelicans get Zion back they’re going to be a nightmare matchup.

There's a rumor that he could return next month based on their article.
https://www.sportingnews.com/au/nba/news/zion-williamson-injury-timeline-return-date-updates-pelicans/om77edxbgkaeowzsbkpv9yjm

That means Williamson's earliest possible return date is April 5. At that stage of the season, New Orleans will only have three games left on its schedule (vs. Grizzlies on April 5, vs. Knicks on April 7 and at Timberwolves on April 9).

I’m excited. I hope they are able to make the playoffs. This is two years in a row now he’s supposedly healthy right when the season ends.

Lakers vs Timberwolves game tonight will be a good one. They might just end up matchup together in the play-in tournament and both teams are close to being out of it completely. This one will be a fight.

[LogitechMouse]

That Celtics game was something else. They really focused on shutting Giannis down and forcing him to take bad shots. At the same time their offense was incredible behind great games from both Tatum and Brown. They’ve been figuring out how to beat the Bucks for years now and tonight it looked like they had it figured out. The playoffs are going to be great this year.

No surprise for me TBH, and hours before that game, I put my bet on the Celtics already.

Fatigue kicked in. Just imagine playing on the road against the Pacers, and then you will travel to go back to play to your home the next day. I mean just look at how it is tiring. There was a point on that game as well where the total points of Tatum and Brown alone is more than the total points of the whole Bucks team (I think it was 70-69). Nevertheless, the Celtics won on the road like what I expected.
I don't see anybody saying this here, but Julius Randle is out for the rest of the season already, and doubtful on the playoffs.
https://www.spin.ph/basketball/nba/julius-randle-injury-update-sprained-ankle-new-york-knicks-a994-20230331

NEW YORK — Julius Randle will miss the rest of the regular season with a sprained left ankle, and his availability for the playoffs — if the New York Knicks make it — is in doubt.

This will be a huge one for the Knicks because they might lose their main offensive star. Yes he shoots a lot, and I mean a lot (average of 15-20 shots per game), but he is one of their leading scorer, and without him, they might need to step up offensively, and at least find a player/s who can at least cover up the point that Randle is doing. His regular season average is 25.1 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 35.5 minutes.

Well, they have Brunson, Barrett and Quickley who can lead the offense. Still this is a huge one for the whole Knicks team.

[boltz]

Unbelievable victory from Celtics last night , putting 41 points difference between them and Bucks. More than this , Tatum and Brown really outplayed Bucks by their own , with a total combined points of 70! That is 80% of Bucks points...which is already insane to process.  For me , Tatum is the best improved player in the last 2 years alongside Doncic of course.

[yazher]

Unbelievable victory from Celtics last night , putting 41 points difference between them and Bucks. More than this , Tatum and Brown really outplayed Bucks by their own , with a total combined points of 70! That is 80% of Bucks points...which is already insane to process.  For me , Tatum is the best improved player in the last 2 years alongside Doncic of course.

If these two will face against each other in any rounds in the NBA playoffs, it should be a nightmare for the Bucks because the Boston Celtics already know how to counter them and they were easily out played but there are some rumors that the Bucks are just saving their true strength for the NBA playoffs and the real game begins when they finally play against a team in the first round. If they easily swept their opponent, then Celtics should be careful.

[inthelongrun]

Boston Celtics won by a blowout game but I didn't see any energy from the Bucks' usual defensive dedication. No bearing game, and as I watched it, the game almost look like a practice game or something like an All-Star. It's not enough to say it's the Celtics who have the upper hand when the playoff or finals come.
Tatum went nuts 8 of 10 in the 3-point line. Well, that says it all, lack of defense, and the Bucks are not really playing as tough as their past games, just protecting themselves to avoid injuries.

The Nuggets on the other hand without Jokic are giving a lot of trouble for the Pelicans who badly need a win. They may be in the lead but Murray keeps on coming back and cutting the lead. 4th quarter is next.

They might as well just rested Giannis or Jrue, Kris, or even the aging Brook Lopez to avoid expectations from the fans and fully avoid possible injuries. People went in there expecting an intense rivalry game between the Eastern conference's best teams. Although a few years ago I read about Giannis not being a fan of resting players so the whole Bucks starters went in there but only to chill and void a physical game. I only watched a portion of the first half but I never went back to finish the remaining quarters.

Denver is another team that is 3 games ahead of Memphis so they can also afford to rest or chill out. That win from the Pelicans though costs Luka and his team to grind harder than ever just to secure a playoff spot.

[Yogee]

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If these two will face against each other in any rounds in the NBA playoffs, it should be a nightmare for the Bucks because the Boston Celtics already know how to counter them and they were easily out played but there are some rumors that the Bucks are just saving their true strength for the NBA playoffs and the real game begins when they finally play against a team in the first round. If they easily swept their opponent, then Celtics should be careful.

Big win no doubt but don't exagerate this dominating performance. These two teams know each other very well and it's not like the Bucks cannot make adjustments during the playoffs. They also understand the strength of Celtics and their coach can also device strategies to counter that.

Forget about the rumor. It's just a made up excuse by whoever is spreading that.

[freedomgo]

Celtics destroyed Bucks and gave a good message about play-offs. They are ready. Insane shooting from whole team. Tatum and Brown are the best duo in the league right now. They scored more than Bucks in third period, they sit in the bench in last period when the gap went up to 40 points. Crazy night for Celtics. If they play like that in the play-off they'll be my favorite team to win the championship this year.

The Celtics are playing as if they own the Bucks, with points coming from all over the court thanks to excellent ball movement. Antetokounmpo isn't dominating the game like we've seen in their games against the Celtics. It's possible that these two teams will meet again in the ECF and the Celtics might probably advance into the Finals.

There is indeed a huge chance that these two will match-up in the Eastern Conference and I believe that it will happen given that both of them sure do like they own the conference but there might be some slight changes this time as there are also teams like the Sixers who are going to challenge both teams mentioned above.

On the other hand, the Western Conference Finals are more uncertain, as it's unclear which team will make it there.

That's what makes it more interesting because we really don't know who will prevail in the long run, these standings we have now won't matter as when the playoffs commence, all of them will start from scratch and their strengths will be tested in a series game.

[Japinat]

Amazing performance by Boston Celtics, but we all know the true no?.

They destroy bucks but if this game were for Play off nothing of this happen, Bucks wake up and slap Celtics if the match really matter, because this celtics always fails in the important situation.

Have you seen the latest playoffs where the Celtics defeated the Bucks? It's possible for them to do it again. In fact, if you check the championship odds, you'll notice that the Boston Celtics are the clear favorites to win the championship, which proves that they are a serious contender.

Yes, that was kind of awful on the side of Milwaukee Bucks because they got themselves beaten badly by the Boston Celtics and by the looks of it, we might have saw a little preview of what will happen if these two will meet again in the conference finals.

Honestly, I was expecting that the Bucks will at least give a good game towards the Celtics and the game will be intense just like we all have thought but unfortunately, what we saw was the exact opposite.

[rhomelmabini]

That Celtics game was something else. They really focused on shutting Giannis down and forcing him to take bad shots. At the same time their offense was incredible behind great games from both Tatum and Brown. They’ve been figuring out how to beat the Bucks for years now and tonight it looked like they had it figured out. The playoffs are going to be great this year.

I think they should have figured it out years ago on how Kawhi and the Raptors during the 2019 ECF. Look how the Bucks made a 2-0 run and then losses four straight when Giannis was being guarded by Kawhi, I think it's still Giannis the weak link for Bucks, if he can be guarded and won't make it inside the paint, it will be disastrous. To take down Giannis and the Bucks they surely have rewinded that 2019 ECF.

[Wapfika]

Celtics destroyed Bucks and gave a good message about play-offs. They are ready. Insane shooting from whole team. Tatum and Brown are the best duo in the league right now. They scored more than Bucks in third period, they sit in the bench in last period when the gap went up to 40 points. Crazy night for Celtics. If they play like that in the play-off they'll be my favorite team to win the championship this year.

Giannis is different when clutch time like playoffs. Last year was different because he doesn’t have reliable team mate that can cover scoring on the perimeter. This game is the typical game of Boston having the phase but playoffs is always is different level due counter strategy and players will to win the game.

Celtics is a monster on this game butI still believe on the best Giannis can give them a good match on playoffs if they will ever face again on the Eastern finals.

[wheelz1200]

Celtics destroyed Bucks and gave a good message about play-offs. They are ready. Insane shooting from whole team. Tatum and Brown are the best duo in the league right now. They scored more than Bucks in third period, they sit in the bench in last period when the gap went up to 40 points. Crazy night for Celtics. If they play like that in the play-off they'll be my favorite team to win the championship this year.

Giannis is different when clutch time like playoffs. Last year was different because he doesn’t have reliable team mate that can cover scoring on the perimeter. This game is the typical game of Boston having the phase but playoffs is always is different level due counter strategy and players will to win the game.

Celtics is a monster on this game butI still believe on the best Giannis can give them a good match on playoffs if they will ever face again on the Eastern finals.

People making too much of this game. Celtics aren't going to shoot like that from behind the arc like that.  And yeah in the playoffs it's a whole new ball game.  Playoff basketball is so much different then regular season.  Benches and rotations get shortened.  Usage rate shifts and the Bucks are set up to thrive in the playoffs.  I think they have the best shot honestly in all of the league right now.  Giannis can be stopped for a game but in a best of 7 who the hell wants to guard that dude lol.

[btc_angela]

Celtics destroyed Bucks and gave a good message about play-offs. They are ready. Insane shooting from whole team. Tatum and Brown are the best duo in the league right now. They scored more than Bucks in third period, they sit in the bench in last period when the gap went up to 40 points. Crazy night for Celtics. If they play like that in the play-off they'll be my favorite team to win the championship this year.

Giannis is different when clutch time like playoffs. Last year was different because he doesn’t have reliable team mate that can cover scoring on the perimeter. This game is the typical game of Boston having the phase but playoffs is always is different level due counter strategy and players will to win the game.

Celtics is a monster on this game butI still believe on the best Giannis can give them a good match on playoffs if they will ever face again on the Eastern finals.

People making too much of this game. Celtics aren't going to shoot like that from behind the arc like that.  And yeah in the playoffs it's a whole new ball game.  Playoff basketball is so much different then regular season.  Benches and rotations get shortened.  Usage rate shifts and the Bucks are set up to thrive in the playoffs.  I think they have the best shot honestly in all of the league right now.  Giannis can be stopped for a game but in a best of 7 who the hell wants to guard that dude lol.

And it's probably one of those games that everything was almost perfect for the Celtics, in the first quarter alone, they made a lot of 3's already pushing for a good lead and it continue as everyone is shooting from the outside and playing good defense.

Milwaukee Bucks can't do anything about it, so they just accept that fact and move on and rested their players already.

They are still ahead as the best team in the East even with this lost so they won't force any on this game. And the Celtics has to bounce back from that embarrassing lost to the Wizards.

[xzone]

Unbelievable victory from Celtics last night , putting 41 points difference between them and Bucks. More than this , Tatum and Brown really outplayed Bucks by their own , with a total combined points of 70! That is 80% of Bucks points...which is already insane to process.  For me , Tatum is the best improved player in the last 2 years alongside Doncic of course.

Tatum has really improved himself and is one of the best players right now. Their performance in the last match was really great, we watched a very good show. They managed to win the match by a huge score difference. Actually, I don't like 1-2 players to win the match by scoring a lot of points, team play is more valuable to me. But that was not the case in this match, they showed a very successful game both as a team and individually

[beerlover]

Big win no doubt but don't exagerate this dominating performance. These two teams know each other very well and it's not like the Bucks cannot make adjustments during the playoffs. They also understand the strength of Celtics and their coach can also device strategies to counter that.

Forget about the rumor. It's just a made up excuse by whoever is spreading that.

There are things that teams could look for when they are defending in the playoffs and this type of performance would not be possible in the playoffs because of that. We have seen multiple times of backdoor cuts, we have seen multiple times players shooting over defenders hands, seen multiple quick transition on the board.

These are all things they could have adjusted even within the game and for some reason they didn't, and the bucks defense didn't look like they were even trying, they looked given up. So during playoffs they may work harder on defense and defend these things a lot better and the result would be different. I am not saying Bucks would win, just that it wouldn't be this much of a difference.