2024 NBA Season

[AbuBhakar]

Lakers gave the Clips a taste of their own medicine. LOL. Honestly, I wasn't expecting that; I thought the Clippers had a good night and would bounce back from their previous loss. But it turns out PG was really a big factor on their offense and defense, and they badly need him. Great game by Bron, although the Lakers are very unpredictable, they are fun to watch because they get better against a good team like the Clips.

That's why they cannot be underestimated because if they feel like winning, they won't gonna give their opponent easy games rather they fight until the last minute and this is one example of that. They are not gonna give the Clippers an easy win despite they are the favorite team to win last night and they were dazzled in the last quarter when LBJ took matters into his own hands by making shot after shots to keep trimming the lead until they finally catch up and win the game. This is how he takes over a crucial game and if only he was in his prime, this is how most of his games against top teams will end up like how they used to be back at the Miami Heat.

Well this is Basketball folks. Besides Lakers is not a heavy underdog since they have both Davis and Reaves to support Lebron while Clippers don’t have PG. In fact they have the advantage here if we don’t discredit casually Lebron capabilities which many already doing due to negativity.

Lebron is still far from over because he has a good physique that can help him a good game if luck and momentum is on his side. I will never underestimate Lakers especially if the team they are facing is just Clippers without PG or even with PH if Bron is on beastmode.

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[freedomgo]

Lakers gave the Clips a taste of their own medicine. LOL. Honestly, I wasn't expecting that; I thought the Clippers had a good night and would bounce back from their previous loss. But it turns out PG was really a big factor on their offense and defense, and they badly need him. Great game by Bron, although the Lakers are very unpredictable, they are fun to watch because they get better against a good team like the Clips.

That's why they cannot be underestimated because if they feel like winning, they won't gonna give their opponent easy games rather they fight until the last minute and this is one example of that. They are not gonna give the Clippers an easy win despite they are the favorite team to win last night and they were dazzled in the last quarter when LBJ took matters into his own hands by making shot after shots to keep trimming the lead until they finally catch up and win the game. This is how he takes over a crucial game and if only he was in his prime, this is how most of his games against top teams will end up like how they used to be back at the Miami Heat.

Well this is Basketball folks. Besides Lakers is not a heavy underdog since they have both Davis and Reaves to support Lebron while Clippers don’t have PG. In fact they have the advantage here if we don’t discredit casually Lebron capabilities which many already doing due to negativity.

Bookies don't see that they have the advantage because they are the underdog. Though just a slight underdog, for the sake of argument, let's give the advantage to the Clippers in that game. And there will be no more discussion on how great LeBron is if they lose because they were beaten by the PG-less Clippers. Let's respect LeBron, but judging by the Lakers' performance recently, they still lack consistency.

Lebron is still far from over because he has a good physique that can help him a good game if luck and momentum is on his side. I will never underestimate Lakers especially if the team they are facing is just Clippers without PG or even with PH if Bron is on beastmode.

His stats are still impressive, but honestly, his impact on the team is not the same as when he was still in his prime. So, as LeBron is declining, his chance to win the championship is also declining.

[Ayers]

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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.

I will still say that the warriors will have a good performance because they have all the important players available for this game. So I believe they should be able to win this one. But the problem is it is not going to be easy regardless. Let's see how the Warriors play out this one.

That's why they cannot be underestimated because if they feel like winning, they won't gonna give their opponent easy games rather they fight until the last minute and this is one example of that. They are not gonna give the Clippers an easy win despite they are the favorite team to win last night and they were dazzled in the last quarter when LBJ took matters into his own hands by making shot after shots to keep trimming the lead until they finally catch up and win the game. This is how he takes over a crucial game and if only he was in his prime, this is how most of his games against top teams will end up like how they used to be back at the Miami Heat.

Well this is Basketball folks. Besides Lakers is not a heavy underdog since they have both Davis and Reaves to support Lebron while Clippers don’t have PG. In fact they have the advantage here if we don’t discredit casually Lebron capabilities which many already doing due to negativity.

Lebron is still far from over because he has a good physique that can help him a good game if luck and momentum is on his side. I will never underestimate Lakers especially if the team they are facing is just Clippers without PG or even with PH if Bron is on beastmode.

Man, I honestly did not expect that kind of performance from the Lakers in the final quarter. The Lakers team absolutely went crazy. They were behind by a lot on the scoreboard. And of course, LeBron James had a great performance. And he is definitely "far from over". I believe they did great and it was a ”one-of-a-kind “ comeback.

[el kaka22]

When Lakers play defense, they are really good at it but it just doesn't feel too consistent right now. They kept Clippers to 16 points in all of fourth quarter, that's on pace for 64 points in 4 quarters, to show you how amazing their defense at last quarter was. Sure their offense was decent as well but nothing unheard of, but their defense was just insane.

So when Lakers team wants to just lockdown the other team, they show that they can do that, they just don't do in all games and they do not do that in all quarters, they just do it when they want to and some sort of switch comes on and they end up being amazing. I believe that they are going to end up with a lot of trouble if they do not keep that switch on during playoffs.

[wheelz1200]

When Lakers play defense, they are really good at it but it just doesn't feel too consistent right now. They kept Clippers to 16 points in all of fourth quarter, that's on pace for 64 points in 4 quarters, to show you how amazing their defense at last quarter was. Sure their offense was decent as well but nothing unheard of, but their defense was just insane.

So when Lakers team wants to just lockdown the other team, they show that they can do that, they just don't do in all games and they do not do that in all quarters, they just do it when they want to and some sort of switch comes on and they end up being amazing. I believe that they are going to end up with a lot of trouble if they do not keep that switch on during playoffs.

It wasn't even so much the Lakers but that was a classic lebron game.  When he wants to take over there is little to nothing the other team could do.  Lebron took guarding kawhi personally.  Don't know why but that was playoff lebron that showed up in the 4th quarter.  Will be interesting how much Bron plays tonight on the second night of a back to back.

[OgNasty]

When Lakers play defense, they are really good at it but it just doesn't feel too consistent right now. They kept Clippers to 16 points in all of fourth quarter, that's on pace for 64 points in 4 quarters, to show you how amazing their defense at last quarter was. Sure their offense was decent as well but nothing unheard of, but their defense was just insane.

So when Lakers team wants to just lockdown the other team, they show that they can do that, they just don't do in all games and they do not do that in all quarters, they just do it when they want to and some sort of switch comes on and they end up being amazing. I believe that they are going to end up with a lot of trouble if they do not keep that switch on during playoffs.

It wasn't even so much the Lakers but that was a classic lebron game.  When he wants to take over there is little to nothing the other team could do.  Lebron took guarding kawhi personally.  Don't know why but that was playoff lebron that showed up in the 4th quarter.  Will be interesting how much Bron plays tonight on the second night of a back to back.

Ya, they’re saying it was the biggest fourth quarter comeback in LeBron’s career. Considering his age, that’s a bit of an accomplishment. I still say the game would have had a much different outcome if Paul George was playing, but a win is a win. The Lakers seem like they can win or lose at any time. The playoffs will be interesting for them.

[dwyane36]

Ya, they’re saying it was the biggest fourth quarter comeback in LeBron’s career. Considering his age, that’s a bit of an accomplishment. I still say the game would have had a much different outcome if Paul George was playing, but a win is a win. The Lakers seem like they can win or lose at any time. The playoffs will be interesting for them.

Yep, sometimes the Lakers can be completely unpredictable to both fans and their opponents. It's funny how they can be a hopeless underdog in one game and a top team in another.
As for the game against the Clippers, I personally think that if George had been there, he would hardly have been able to stop LeBron in the fourth quarter.

[Dave1]

Warriors are hot, they just beat the Knicks at MSG, Steph the high man with 31 points including 8 shots from the three point arc. It seems that it's a different Warrior now at the second half of the season. They are now complete with CP3 back in the game, although it was Wiggins who are out in this game.

Still in the 10th position in the Western Conference, but anything goes here. Lakers are also trying to break in the top 8 of the standings.

So it will be good competition down the stretch for the playoff and play-in in this conference.

[TravelMug]

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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.

I will still say that the warriors will have a good performance because they have all the important players available for this game. So I believe they should be able to win this one. But the problem is it is not going to be easy regardless. Let's see how the Warriors play out this one.

They won already, score is 110-99. And it was Curry again who lead the team, Knicks try to make it a game, but the 1st quarter was enough for the Warriors to build a good lead and they didn't choke this time in the 4th quarter. Klay Thompson, so-so performance with 16 points, and Chris Paul with 11 and 6. You can see that it was Paul who bring the ball in the 4th quarter to not put to much on Curry and then dagger three in the last 2 minutes put the game for them although Brunson responded but Steph put a pick for Draymond for easy two and then they just play defense on the other side and force Brunson for another turn-over. Dubs are hot right now, specially in the road, they are not known for being a road team. Next stop is Toronto, great chance for them to continue with their winning streak.

[btc_angela]

What a performance by the San Antonio Spurs, beating OKC. Wemby shows up in the 4th quarter with back to back 3's and then he had a block against Chet, his rival for the rookie of the year. Score is 132-118.

SGA lead the OKC, then climb back in the game after down by 11 and even lead 3 points in the last 8 minutes of the game. But after the time out with 4 minutes left, Wemby was in a mission to not let this game slip away from them. Crowd was so loud that you can't hear the whistle. So great win for them against the 2nd seed Thunder.

[danherbias07]

Victor Wembanyama went bananas again.  
Leading the San Antonio Spurs team to win the home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
28 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, and 4 important blocks that boosted their team to play hardcore defense in the 4th quarter.
Damn, this dude is a stats magnet. He even blocked Chet Holmgren's fadeaway perimeter shot. How difficult was that? It needs proper timing and a mindset to block him whatever happens. You can see greatness in that young player whenever he is on the floor and the Spurs bench loved it.

Golden State Warriors also played great in their last few games. Defense is on a high level. Their offense is scattered to many players, it ain't about Curry anymore. Jonathan Kuminga, oh yeah, another young player that is in the spotlight this season. 25 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. One of those blocks is a special one that I bet will go to the top 10 highlights when he blocked Brunson.
Warriors won against an undermanned Knicks.

[OgNasty]

What a performance by the San Antonio Spurs, beating OKC. Wemby shows up in the 4th quarter with back to back 3's and then he had a block against Chet, his rival for the rookie of the year. Score is 132-118.

SGA lead the OKC, then climb back in the game after down by 11 and even lead 3 points in the last 8 minutes of the game. But after the time out with 4 minutes left, Wemby was in a mission to not let this game slip away from them. Crowd was so loud that you can't hear the whistle. So great win for them against the 2nd seed Thunder.

Ya, that game screwed my parlay. Wemby just keeps getting better. It’s surprising and impressive. He’s getting to the level he can carry his team to some wins.

The Lakers game is down to the wire tonight. Quite a difference from their heroics last game. If they don’t get it together they might lose to the Wizards in a few minutes.

Edit: Lakers got the win in overtime. The story of the night for me though was Jordan Poole coming off the bench to have his best game of the year.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

What a performance by the San Antonio Spurs, beating OKC. Wemby shows up in the 4th quarter with back to back 3's and then he had a block against Chet, his rival for the rookie of the year. Score is 132-118.

SGA lead the OKC, then climb back in the game after down by 11 and even lead 3 points in the last 8 minutes of the game. But after the time out with 4 minutes left, Wemby was in a mission to not let this game slip away from them. Crowd was so loud that you can't hear the whistle. So great win for them against the 2nd seed Thunder.

Ya, that game screwed my parlay. Wemby just keeps getting better. It’s surprising and impressive. He’s getting to the level he can carry his team to some wins.

The Lakers game is down to the wire tonight. Quite a difference from their heroics last game. If they don’t get it together they might lose to the Wizards in a few minutes.

Edit: Lakers got the win in overtime. The story of the night for me though was Jordan Poole coming off the bench to have his best game of the year.

Did you bag the small ML odds on OKC to boost the parley a tiny bit?
That's always the most frustrating. I rarely do parleys but if I do and lose only because of 1 game it's pretty much always the smallest odds in the parley that lose. 

Good to see Chet vs Wemby in a direct duel. Guess all the end of the year awards deciding people had a close look on that game. Slowly Wemby is pulling away I would assume, given his recent performances.
Sad for Chet though, he has a great season but someone else's is just even better.

[Yaunfitda]

What a performance by the San Antonio Spurs, beating OKC. Wemby shows up in the 4th quarter with back to back 3's and then he had a block against Chet, his rival for the rookie of the year. Score is 132-118.

SGA lead the OKC, then climb back in the game after down by 11 and even lead 3 points in the last 8 minutes of the game. But after the time out with 4 minutes left, Wemby was in a mission to not let this game slip away from them. Crowd was so loud that you can't hear the whistle. So great win for them against the 2nd seed Thunder.

Ya, that game screwed my parlay. Wemby just keeps getting better. It’s surprising and impressive. He’s getting to the level he can carry his team to some wins.

The Lakers game is down to the wire tonight. Quite a difference from their heroics last game. If they don’t get it together they might lose to the Wizards in a few minutes.

Edit: Lakers got the win in overtime. The story of the night for me though was Jordan Poole coming off the bench to have his best game of the year.

Lakers almost lost this one against the Wizards, good thing is that Reaves make a difficult bank shot to force OT. Kuzma give them a lead with his 3. But then Lebron James, has his own 3 and a dish out to AD. And then the chase down block on Poole, though and that might have clinch the win for them. Rui didn't score in double digits, but he had one rebound that really also put the game for good for them. AD had a monster 40 points and James had 30 points. Lebron is chasing 40,000 points, obviously the first player that will have that stat line and making it harder for any current players to even touch that record.

"Oh my mama, Wembanyama"  , great performance by the rookie, but he needs more of this.

[xzone]

A player like Wembanyama is unbelievable, I hope he stays in the league healthy for many years without getting injured. It literally had such a big impact on the game that we started to enjoy San Antonio Spurs matches. Who knows what a player who is so successful even in such a bad team could do if we saw him in a better team.
We can say the same thing for Alperen Şengün. If we see successful trades, we will have 2 star players next season

[Japinat]

A player like Wembanyama is unbelievable, I hope he stays in the league healthy for many years without getting injured. It literally had such a big impact on the game that we started to enjoy San Antonio Spurs matches. Who knows what a player who is so successful even in such a bad team could do if we saw him in a better team.
We can say the same thing for Alperen Şengün. If we see successful trades, we will have 2 star players next season

Wembanyama was the number 1 pick for a reason, so it's not surprising at all if he shows up pretty well in a game. Especially against a team that has a rookie who is Wembanyama's greatest rival to win the ROY. That win is a testament that the Spurs have the talent, but because of their inexperience, sometimes they are inconsistent.

[yazher]

What a performance by the San Antonio Spurs, beating OKC. Wemby shows up in the 4th quarter with back to back 3's and then he had a block against Chet, his rival for the rookie of the year. Score is 132-118.

SGA lead the OKC, then climb back in the game after down by 11 and even lead 3 points in the last 8 minutes of the game. But after the time out with 4 minutes left, Wemby was in a mission to not let this game slip away from them. Crowd was so loud that you can't hear the whistle. So great win for them against the 2nd seed Thunder.

It was so important for him, doesn't really matter if they lost against the other teams but he needed to exert all his efforts to win that one since it was a battle of the strongest center and he took the win which cleared all doubt if he is real dominator on the court and he just proved that last night and win against his current rival as well. Wemby will someday become a threat and they are just getting some taste of it this time which they surely remember. I hope these two great player in our era will continue their duel of Center these upcoming years surely they are not just entertaining the crowd but will chill with them since they have long-range shooting ability as well.

[Hypnosis00]

How about the Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets, a preview of the last NBA Finals, and once again, the Nuggets have proven that they are the better team.

Though we can give this to the Nuggets, as the Heat are on a long road trip and they might be a bit tired going into this game, but 5 out of 6 games on the road is already quite impressive. The good news is, they are now at number 8 and will surely continue to rise. This team is probably going to make a surprise again in the playoffs. I like this healthy squad this season and their potential to upset the top-seeded teams.

[stadus]

How about the Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets, a preview of the last NBA Finals, and once again, the Nuggets have proven that they are the better team.

Same result, they are still owned by the Nuggets, at least on that game.

Though we can give this to the Nuggets, as the Heat are on a long road trip and they might be a bit tired going into this game, but 5 out of 6 games on the road is already quite impressive. The good news is, they are now at number 8 and will surely continue to rise. This team is probably going to make a surprise again in the playoffs. I like this healthy squad this season and their potential to upset the top-seeded teams.

Big success already for the Heat. I thought they were gonna struggle when they faced a losing streak when Jimmy returned, but it seems like they already figure out how to win with the current health squad they have. I'm optimistic about this team that they'll be a problem in the East, once again. Playoffs are coming, it's time for the playoffs team to get more serious.

[Twentyonepaylots]

What a performance by the San Antonio Spurs, beating OKC. Wemby shows up in the 4th quarter with back to back 3's and then he had a block against Chet, his rival for the rookie of the year. Score is 132-118.

SGA lead the OKC, then climb back in the game after down by 11 and even lead 3 points in the last 8 minutes of the game. But after the time out with 4 minutes left, Wemby was in a mission to not let this game slip away from them. Crowd was so loud that you can't hear the whistle. So great win for them against the 2nd seed Thunder.

If it is against the OKC and Chet, Wemby always takes it personally. He likes the matchup against Chet, and he always delivers and performs his best. I hope they stay healthy throughout the season so we can see this matchup more often, especially in the playoffs. But we still need a few more years to see this matchup in the playoffs, as the Spurs are still in rebuild mode while OKC is now contending. 

I think the reason why Wemby is always eager to win and dominate this matchup is maybe because of the disrespect he gets early this season, where people say that Chet is the better player and when Chet wins the Rookie of the Month. Maybe it fuels Wemby to be better, and this is the result. But for me, both of them are the future of the NBA; they are great players in their own way.