2024 NBA Season

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Lakers are a very dangerous team, especially when they are healthy. Their current struggles do not reflect their potential in the playoffs. With LeBron and AD on the team, I am confident that they'll perform well in the postseason.

The Warriors are getting stronger, but they were exposed by the Nuggets. The size difference remains a challenge for them, as evident in the last playoffs. While Curry and Thompson lead the team, Thompson's inconsistency makes it difficult to expect them to win another championship.

I don't really see the Lakers as dangerous.
There are plenty to teams ( Dallas, Minnesota, Denver, Clippers ) where the Lakers have no chance in a 7 game series, especially without home court advantage.
I mean when the best player is in retirement age, that says it all.

That's what I thought about this team last season because they ended up in the number 7 spot and beat the top teams to reach the WCF. Had anyone thought that the Lakers would win the in-season tournament? Nope, but they did, and not only did they win, but it was a very dominant win, exposing the inexperience of the Indiana Pacers.

Among the teams you've mentioned, I would count out Dallas and Minnesota as they haven't proven anything yet. Maybe Denver and the Clippers will beat the Lakers, but hopefully, they will not meet in the first round. That's just my thoughts, as the Lakers (LeBron and AD) experience will play a big role in the playoffs.

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[yazher]

Max Struss!!! Wow! A half-court buzzer-beater for the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the game. They depleted their timeout so there was not choice.
He was red hot! First, he made 3 consecutive three-pointers to delete the 10-point lead of the Mavericks. I bet he had a good morning and I am glad the Cavs saw that even though it happened at the end of the game. Great performance for the Cavs and just like I thought this game will be the most fun of all.
121-119. A big victory for them.

That would be a forever buzzer-beater highlight for decades in the future since that was really amazing since they were trailing by two points and there is no time left to shoot and they are also far away to shoot. That was amazing to watch and they were battling throughout the quarters until they reached to that point. We might probably see more such exciting games from him since that will gonna be the start of his chance to boost his fame if he can follow it up with another solid monster performance in their next games.

[dwyane36]

The Pistons managed to get themselves another win tonight against the Chicago Bulls. I believe that puts them at 9 wins on the season now. Still not great, but they’ve seen some improvement over the last couple of months. Looks like they are about to get themselves into double digit win territory, which is impressive given their start.

Yes, the Pistons have been so bad in the first half of this season that some fans even believed that the Pistons' long losing streak could extend until the end of the regular season. Some of them even placed bets on it. However, now the Pistons are tied with the Wizards in the Eastern Conference standings, and I think they can win at least 5 more games before the end of the season.

[Kelvinid]

The Pistons managed to get themselves another win tonight against the Chicago Bulls. I believe that puts them at 9 wins on the season now. Still not great, but they’ve seen some improvement over the last couple of months. Looks like they are about to get themselves into double digit win territory, which is impressive given their start.

Yes, the Pistons have been so bad in the first half of this season that some fans even believed that the Pistons' long losing streak could extend until the end of the regular season. Some of them even placed bets on it. However, now the Pistons are tied with the Wizards in the Eastern Conference standings, and I think they can win at least 5 more games before the end of the season.

They had a bad season, but they are making a comeback now and have improved a bit. It's a learning experience for them, and I'm sure next season they'll come back strong and won't be the worst team again, or second to the worst. The win against the Bulls was huge; they already know how to play it right in clutch times. So, I'm looking forward to more wins from this underdog in their succeeding games. 

[Yogee]

Have you seen Josh Hart's bloodied nose after getting hit by Zion? Watch it here if you haven't seen it https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YiH7TP7hGxA

They guy was understandably mad at the ref when no foul was called. Nobody wants to be at the receiving end of that but it's clear that Zion got the ball first and then hit his face.

[OgNasty]

Have you seen Josh Hart's bloodied nose after getting hit by Zion? Watch it here if you haven't seen it https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YiH7TP7hGxA

They guy was understandably mad at the ref when no foul was called. Nobody wants to be at the receiving end of that but it's clear that Zion got the ball first and then hit his face.

Zion is a monster. You definitely don’t want to get hit by him. He’s playing again tonight on ESPN against the Pacers. The later game will also be a good one to watch. The battle of Los Angeles as the Clippers take on the Lakers. Hopefully we’ll get a look at a lot of superstars on national television tonight.

[Dave1]

Have you seen Josh Hart's bloodied nose after getting hit by Zion? Watch it here if you haven't seen it https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YiH7TP7hGxA

They guy was understandably mad at the ref when no foul was called. Nobody wants to be at the receiving end of that but it's clear that Zion got the ball first and then hit his face.

Zion is huge, he is a freak and we have seen that even in his high school days. It's too bad that Josh Hart was hit in the nose but I don't think it's intentional on the part of Zion as he is attempting to block the shot.

Luka Doncic has another monster game against the Cavs with 45 points and and 14 assists and just 1 shy of a rebound for another triple double.

But they have lost to the Cavs here.

[Ayers]

As expected Warriors were able to win against the Wizards, but they really gave huge stress to bettors, lol


The first two quarters were pretty neck and neck.
But the third quarter absolutely took the game away from the Wizards.
In the third quarter, the score was 17- 38 in favor of the Warriors. That was the game right there.

And even though in the final quarter, Wizards were able to perform well, actually Wizards looked really good in the final quarter, 25-37 in favor of the Wizards, they were still unable to win the game. Because the damage had already been done in the third quarter.

Warriors will play the Knicks in the next game. i think Knicks is in upperhand in this match.

[TravelMug]

As expected Warriors were able to win against the Wizards, but they really gave huge stress to bettors, lol

The first two quarters were pretty neck and neck.
But the third quarter absolutely took the game away from the Wizards.
In the third quarter, the score was 17- 38 in favor of the Warriors. That was the game right there.

And even though in the final quarter, Wizards were able to perform well, actually Wizards looked really good in the final quarter, 25-37 in favor of the Wizards, they were still unable to win the game. Because the damage had already been done in the third quarter.

Warriors will play the Knicks in the next game. i think Knicks is in upperhand in this match.

The Warriors are the favorite in this game and I will say that you don't have to worry. I mean it's a 4 quarter games, so there will be times specially in the first half that it's going to be neck to neck games. But if you have followed the Warriors, they are usually a 3rd quarter team, meaning they really pour out everything in that quarter to make a separation and then continue their momentum in the last quarter. At least Klay Thompson, who is inconsistent this season, lead the Warriors and Chris Paul's comeback make a impact to the team. But I do agree, against the Knicks, they might have a hard time, and they will have to travel to Madison Square Garden and the Warriors are not known to be a road team.

[FanEagle]

Celtics has been looking like a team on a mission. I feel like if they keep this up, there isn't really any team that can stand on their way. Jokic or not, western conference do not look like they have anyone that can rival them.

Celtics and mainly Tatum trying to get that one ring finally so they can relax, look at Bucks, they did get the ring and now they are not caring about it all that much, even with Dame joining their team, they are just having that relief, Dame probably wants it more than anyone else, whereas Celtics never got one, and they are a very great team historically, so Tatum wants to win one for the team as well, they are so close, and they may get it this time around, otherwise nobody knows when is the next chance.

[ChiBitCTy]

Just wanted to share something that I find insanely amusing, sad and depressing all rolled in to one.  The Chicago Bulls have the #1 attendance this year (and many others) over all other teams...the Chicago freaking Bulls.  When a team does poorly due to lack of proper ownership...STOP supporting them.  I won't even turn a game on via the TV.  When they have turn outs like they do, make more and more money each year...where's the incentive for the owner to go out and spend money. 

I'm also done betting on the Bulls going forward due to this. Only against.  That doesn't change any of the above, but I simply don't want to do anything in favor of the Bulls until they decide to legit build a team.  You guys feel the same way?  Does it effect your gambling habits ?

[btc_angela]

Celtics has been looking like a team on a mission. I feel like if they keep this up, there isn't really any team that can stand on their way. Jokic or not, western conference do not look like they have anyone that can rival them.

Celtics and mainly Tatum trying to get that one ring finally so they can relax, look at Bucks, they did get the ring and now they are not caring about it all that much, even with Dame joining their team, they are just having that relief, Dame probably wants it more than anyone else, whereas Celtics never got one, and they are a very great team historically, so Tatum wants to win one for the team as well, they are so close, and they may get it this time around, otherwise nobody knows when is the next chance.

What's insane though is that Jayson Tatum's name is not even mentioned as a MVP, he is just outside the top 5 if I'm not mistaken. So that also baffles me, they have Jokic, Luka, SGA, Embiid and Giannis.

And how many games that they are ahead? 7.5 games. Tatum knows this, media knows this, but they don't like Tatum and he knows that. So him and the Celtics should really be go and win their first NBA ring with Tatum leading them and rub it in to their detractors.

[Baofeng]

Just wanted to share something that I find insanely amusing, sad and depressing all rolled in to one.  The Chicago Bulls have the #1 attendance this year (and many others) over all other teams...the Chicago freaking Bulls.  When a team does poorly due to lack of proper ownership...STOP supporting them.  I won't even turn a game on via the TV.  When they have turn outs like they do, make more and more money each year...where's the incentive for the owner to go out and spend money. 

I'm also done betting on the Bulls going forward due to this. Only against.  That doesn't change any of the above, but I simply don't want to do anything in favor of the Bulls until they decide to legit build a team.  You guys feel the same way?  Does it effect your gambling habits ?

I think I'm one of those who commented early that I will stop betting on them because they are very inconsistent. There are games that they are playing against a low team and yet they have a difficult time taking the dub or even lost.

That's why I don't bet on them specially handicap, because chances are, they are going to collapse and even lost that game. So it's really hard for bettors to go on that same scenario over and over again and lost betting on the same team like the Bulls. So it's better to stop and bet on other teams.

[OgNasty]

Celtics has been looking like a team on a mission. I feel like if they keep this up, there isn't really any team that can stand on their way. Jokic or not, western conference do not look like they have anyone that can rival them.

Celtics and mainly Tatum trying to get that one ring finally so they can relax, look at Bucks, they did get the ring and now they are not caring about it all that much, even with Dame joining their team, they are just having that relief, Dame probably wants it more than anyone else, whereas Celtics never got one, and they are a very great team historically, so Tatum wants to win one for the team as well, they are so close, and they may get it this time around, otherwise nobody knows when is the next chance.

What's insane though is that Jayson Tatum's name is not even mentioned as a MVP, he is just outside the top 5 if I'm not mistaken. So that also baffles me, they have Jokic, Luka, SGA, Embiid and Giannis.

And how many games that they are ahead? 7.5 games. Tatum knows this, media knows this, but they don't like Tatum and he knows that. So him and the Celtics should really be go and win their first NBA ring with Tatum leading them and rub it in to their detractors.

The Celtics are good no doubt, but I don't think Tatum is an MVP caliber player.  He's definitely nowhere near the best player in the NBA like he thinks.  He's been known to disappear in big games and none of his stats are better than the other guys being mentioned for MVP.  In my opinion, Jayson Tatum is a great player, an all star even.  I wouldn't start him in the all star game though, wouldn't consider him a first team all nba player and definitely wouldn't give him the MVP over guys like Luka Doncic, Jokic, or Giannis.  I do think he's a better player than SGA though...

[Captain Corporate]

I disagree, dude is the best player in a first ranked team, with 27 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5 assists. Thats good enough for a MVP discussion without a doubt, this should be something that would benefit even if we keep just the "best player in a first ranked team", not even east only, we are talking about both east and west, that's a damn good team and he is the best player in that team. What else would you need for someone to be in MVP discussion? That should be the most important part. I believe that he is much better than all other candidates so far, everyone else plays great in either bad teams, or teams that are still worse than Celtics, so it should be recognized that Tatum is having a great year.

[Yaunfitda]

Celtics has been looking like a team on a mission. I feel like if they keep this up, there isn't really any team that can stand on their way. Jokic or not, western conference do not look like they have anyone that can rival them.

Celtics and mainly Tatum trying to get that one ring finally so they can relax, look at Bucks, they did get the ring and now they are not caring about it all that much, even with Dame joining their team, they are just having that relief, Dame probably wants it more than anyone else, whereas Celtics never got one, and they are a very great team historically, so Tatum wants to win one for the team as well, they are so close, and they may get it this time around, otherwise nobody knows when is the next chance.

What's insane though is that Jayson Tatum's name is not even mentioned as a MVP, he is just outside the top 5 if I'm not mistaken. So that also baffles me, they have Jokic, Luka, SGA, Embiid and Giannis.

And how many games that they are ahead? 7.5 games. Tatum knows this, media knows this, but they don't like Tatum and he knows that. So him and the Celtics should really be go and win their first NBA ring with Tatum leading them and rub it in to their detractors.

The Celtics are good no doubt, but I don't think Tatum is an MVP caliber player.  He's definitely nowhere near the best player in the NBA like he thinks.  He's been known to disappear in big games and none of his stats are better than the other guys being mentioned for MVP.  In my opinion, Jayson Tatum is a great player, an all star even.  I wouldn't start him in the all star game though, wouldn't consider him a first team all nba player and definitely wouldn't give him the MVP over guys like Luka Doncic, Jokic, or Giannis.  I do think he's a better player than SGA though...

Perhaps he is just trying to balance himself with the team, he had Brown which averages 20 ppg and him 28 ppg, so that is already big for a team to have their one and two player scoring above 20 ppg. And so there are a lot of arguments for and against him. But if we ask NBA players, the first thing they will say is that they wanted a championship rather than MVP. So if he can bring the Celtics to the finals again and not disappear and win a ring, for sure he will be in consideration for the next season. So unless he do that, he will be consider just a not so great player who happens to be on a good team.

[Yogee]

[...]When they have turn outs like they do, make more and more money each year...where's the incentive for the owner to go out and spend money.

They say a true fan will support their team in good times and bad times hehe. I don't know the team's financial situation but the owner have to play it smart too. He cannot just go out and spend like crazy because other teams will take advantage if they sense the desperation of the Bulls to build a strong team.

I'm also done betting on the Bulls going forward due to this. Only against.  That doesn't change any of the above, but I simply don't want to do anything in favor of the Bulls until they decide to legit build a team.  You guys feel the same way?  Does it effect your gambling habits ?

Never placed a bet on them or against them.

[Jating]

And this is the result of the Knicks protest on the game against the Rockets,



https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1762938539795218507/photo/1

This is the wild ending on that game,



It's ironic though that they have one close game against the Pistons as well and they could also make a protest on it. But as far as I know the Pistons didn't.

[OgNasty]

I disagree, dude is the best player in a first ranked team, with 27 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5 assists. Thats good enough for a MVP discussion without a doubt, this should be something that would benefit even if we keep just the "best player in a first ranked team", not even east only, we are talking about both east and west, that's a damn good team and he is the best player in that team. What else would you need for someone to be in MVP discussion? That should be the most important part. I believe that he is much better than all other candidates so far, everyone else plays great in either bad teams, or teams that are still worse than Celtics, so it should be recognized that Tatum is having a great year.

Giannis, Luka, & Embiid all average higher statistics in each of the three main categories (points, rebounds, assists). I don’t really think you can be honestly considered for MVP when there are 3 other guys in the league that are statistically better than you in every category. Sure, Tatum is having a great year. MVP though? No way.

[LogitechMouse]

Max Struss!!! Wow! A half-court buzzer-beater for the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the game. They depleted their timeout so there was not choice.
He was red hot! First, he made 3 consecutive three-pointers to delete the 10-point lead of the Mavericks. I bet he had a good morning and I am glad the Cavs saw that even though it happened at the end of the game. Great performance for the Cavs and just like I thought this game will be the most fun of all.
121-119. A big victory for them.

He made my parlay bet to win.

When I saw that PJ Washington made that shot with 2 seconds remaining, I was like "Ok I lost with my bet again", but when I saw Max Struss hit that 60+ foot 3-point shot, I shouted at my room, and said, "LET'S GO!!!!!!!!". Well, it took me around 20 seconds or even more I guess before I stopped because before that parlay bet win, I already lost 5 consecutive parlay bets.

Anyway, Struss has been red hot on that quarter, and it showed there just how lucky he is. Well, a win is a win, and congratulations for both the Cavaliers, and me as well. Heartbreaking loss for the Mavericks.

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I'm a Warriors fan, but whenever I bet on basketball games, I let that set aside and pick based on statistics, injuries, and other more.

Chicago has been very awful since they lost Lonzo Ball due to injuries. I still remember one time when they got the top spot, and their star players at that time were Ball, DeRozan, LaVine, and Vucevic. Now they're having a hard time getting that play-in spot, and they also lost to one of the worst teams right now the Pistons. I'm not a Bulls fan like you, but to see your favorite team lose to the considered worst team is like seeing your team losing 25+ consecutive times.