2024 NBA Season

[doomloop]

I think the Timberwolves will be alright. KAT had been playing like a shooting guard ever since Gobert came to their roster. He mostly just waits outside for a kick-out pass because of his high efficiency at the three-point line. So chemistry will not be a trouble for them. It's actually a good addition because they will stretch the floor again and the scary Naz Reid will have more opportunities to be open in the three-point line again. We saw that guy a lot of times go hot and never stop. He did it against the Warriors and the Lakers both 6/8.
And Antman will have more space to do his paint attacks again. The trouble that I only see is in defense if KAT is not mentally prepared yet.

Which shocked the hell out of me to be fair. Even on the first trade news when I heard that they were getting Gobert all the way back when the trade first happened, I was shocked. At a day and age where everyone is playing a small ball type of thing, or a big man that is a little bit more passer etc, they decided to go with a defender big man along with a shooter big man. That is definitely a shocking idea and I have to be honest and say that I believed that it would not work at all, I believed it would fail miserably.

In the end, its proven to be working and I am a better man than that so I get to accept defeat here, I was wrong and I did not know any better and with how good they are, I stand corrected. Seems like its a good idea.

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[Baofeng]

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Just look at Draymond Green who also had a four-year contract with the Warriors. I think Jrue Holiday's signing is worth it for the Celtics if we're going to compare to Draymond.

I don't think that we can compare Dray's contract to the Warriors with that of Jrue Holiday. I mean we all know that Dray is the heart and soul of the Warriors and so no surprised that he has been offered a good contract and he chooses to stay even at his age.

But with Holiday, he just been inserted this year and we can say that his point average has gone down this year. It's obvious that he is not their superstar as compare with the Bucks wherein he could be the second option. With the Celtics, they have Tatum and Brown and then KP. So it's either the Celtics will make him their main point guard moving forward and then letting go of Derrick White or Payton Pritchard.

I'm not convinced he's the "heart and soul". The Warriors can remove him from the rotation now and we probably won't notice the difference. The point I'm really getting at with the comparison is that Jrue Holiday is still playing better than Draymond Green. If the latter can get a $100M 4-year contract then the former can do the same. We don't know how the talks  between Celtics management and Jrue's agent went but it's possible that Draymond's contract was also used as reference during the negotiation.

But we can't deny his contributions to the Warriors, even Steph and Kerr admit to that. Of course, Jrue can still play, but I guess the agent did great if he uses Green as a barometer to their negotiations. He got him a good contract that's it, up to Jrue to perform and obviously, there is a high expectations from him moving forward.

Magic vs Sixers, this could be a good game to watch tonight, almost identical records, and then the games held as Sixers home court. I think Philly can hold on the Magic here and they can tie Orlando if they won.

[wheelz1200]

Looks like the Minnesota Timberwolves will be getting Karl Anthony Towns back in time for the playoffs. With how well they’ve been playing I’m not sure if this is a good thing or not, but KAT is an elite talent so I’m sure he’ll help out. I just hope Anthony Edwards continues to get the ball as much. He’s playing great.

Just to stretch this post, here is the news about Karl Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Sources: Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns expected to return Fri.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39923850/sources-timberwolves-karl-anthony-towns-expected-return-fri

Towns, who underwent surgery four weeks ago, was officially upgraded to questionable for Friday's game. He was cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities on Tuesday.

I think the Timberwolves will be alright. KAT had been playing like a shooting guard ever since Gobert came to their roster. He mostly just waits outside for a kick-out pass because of his high efficiency at the three-point line. So chemistry will not be a trouble for them. It's actually a good addition because they will stretch the floor again and the scary Naz Reid will have more opportunities to be open in the three-point line again. We saw that guy a lot of times go hot and never stop. He did it against the Warriors and the Lakers both 6/8.
And Antman will have more space to do his paint attacks again. The trouble that I only see is in defense if KAT is not mentally prepared yet.

Yeah if the Timberwolves want to have any sort of success they need to have KAT right.  Bringing in Gobert was the best thing they did, it allowed KAT to roam the outside while knowing the paint was still secure.  He is fine defensively but he prefers to play on the outside and they play better when he can play liek that.

[passwordnow]

I just really don't think that the Warriors will win in the playoffs without Draymond Green.

People might hate him for how he plays dirty inside the ring but he's an important piece of the Warriors and he's contributed a lot and he, and key players like Klay and Steph knows about that. There is no doubt that the Warriors will be able to make it if he's not in and that's why many teams look at the Warriors whenever he's out, that seems to be a great handicap for them and that's why their chance of winning is less if he's not there.

Just don't forget that the Cavaliers won a championship before because they capitalize when Draymond was suspended. that's how important he is to the team.

I agree, they're able to use that as an advantage when Draymond was out and that's really completing the puzzle that despite all of the heated discussions and hate against Draymond, you'll love him on how he's being embraced by the entire team as one of the most important and key players that has an important role for the franchise especially when it comes to these games like in seeds, playoffs and even in the finals.

[danherbias07]

What a great game in Sacramento but there's no "Light the Beam" today.

Phoenix Suns! Wow. They made the Kings scoreless for the whole last minute or more. Beal got a steal to cut the lead to two and then Nurkic was fouled to get the lead.
The defense on the last possession though was superb. Help came, they tripled team Fox and he was not able to find a man to pass the ball so he turned it over. This is a big win for the Suns as they are trying to secure their 7th spot so they only need one win in the play-in tournament to advance to the playoffs.
That hurts the Kings though who are trying to make it to the 8th spot but as of now it is still a clinched position as the Lakers will play the Pelicans next. They might lose here if the Pelicans will still let their starters play.

[Maslate]

What a great game in Sacramento but there's no "Light the Beam" today.

Phoenix Suns! Wow. They made the Kings scoreless for the whole last minute or more. Beal got a steal to cut the lead to two and then Nurkic was fouled to get the lead.
The defense on the last possession though was superb. Help came, they tripled team Fox and he was not able to find a man to pass the ball so he turned it over. This is a big win for the Suns as they are trying to secure their 7th spot so they only need one win in the play-in tournament to advance to the playoffs.
That hurts the Kings though who are trying to make it to the 8th spot but as of now it is still a clinched position as the Lakers will play the Pelicans next. They might lose here if the Pelicans will still let their starters play.

Kings not gonna win because they are just relying too much on Fox, if you review the last few possesions, it's all Fox and he is missing some shots. Situation like that, they really need Monk to help fox create some points, it's just unfortunate that he wasn't able to return yet, and now it looks like the Kings are gonna play with the Warriors in a do or die game.

[livingfree]

That last seconds of Memphis and Lakers was funny. Honestly, the last shot game and ball posession of Memphis shouldn't be that hard but that drive didn't go in, 3 points in the lead of Lakers but got a drive in on the paint.

But it was even better when the ball was gotta be on the out of bounds and that ball save by White but then passed to Lebron and what a way to finish that posession.

Ja Morant even pushed him and LBJ was just laughing at him, LMAO!

[Japinat]

But it was even better when the ball was gotta be on the out of bounds and that ball save by White but then passed to Lebron and what a way to finish that posession.

Big finish by Lebron and with that shot they have the win. Honestly I think the game would be easy for the Lakers but it turns out they are having a hard time beating the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies, so now I have doubt if they can beat the Phoenix Suns. With that win also, that put them at the number 8 possesion, which means even if they loss to the Suns, they still have a chance on a do or die game.

Davis and Lebron were beast in that game, but if they want to make this team advance in the playoffs, they need everyone to get involve, especially  Russell who was out of tune in this game scoring 4 points only.

[Dave1]

Even coach Rivers has been criticized as well with how he handles the Bucks. And all we all know that he was a replacement coach but is doing worst than Adrian Griffin. And we also notice that to the Lakers as they have Ham, but there's not much of a difference than Frank Vogel stint with the Lakers.

What the Bucks are thinking was the playoffs, they know that they can be in the playoffs but it would be different with having Doc Rivers due to his experience and having won a championship before. Yes, he was criticized but if he can bring the Bucks even in the championship, that will be eliminated by the success he made. I think the management are just willing to gamble, and this coming playoffs is going to be the test that the team should pass, because if they will have an early exit, that would mean Doc Rivers stay aren't gonna last.

Yes, it will be different to have a coach with that experience, but nevertheless, the teams that he had success was with the Boston Celtics. And after that era, he hadn't had teams in the finals and on the contrary, have been choking in the playoff series.

Bucks though has history of firing their coach. Budenholzer give them a ring and Adrian Griffin was doing good until he is replace by Doc Rivers.

Either case, let's see if that gamble will pay off for the Bucks this season. And it all defense on Giannis recovering from that calf injuries he suffer.

[livingfree]

But it was even better when the ball was gotta be on the out of bounds and that ball save by White but then passed to Lebron and what a way to finish that posession.

Big finish by Lebron and with that shot they have the win. Honestly I think the game would be easy for the Lakers but it turns out they are having a hard time beating the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies, so now I have doubt if they can beat the Phoenix Suns. With that win also, that put them at the number 8 possesion, which means even if they loss to the Suns, they still have a chance on a do or die game.

Davis and Lebron were beast in that game, but if they want to make this team advance in the playoffs, they need everyone to get involve, especially  Russell who was out of tune in this game scoring 4 points only.

Yeah, what a way to finish the game and I thought that we'll see some clutch. But we actually saw a clutch but that's a different clutch that we're not expecting.

This is what really means when there's still time left, anything can happen but on this game, it was still in the favor of the Lakers instead of the Memphis.

Next game of Lakers is on Monday against the Pelicans. Whilst for the Pelicans, they've just won against the Warriors today.

[btc_angela]

But it was even better when the ball was gotta be on the out of bounds and that ball save by White but then passed to Lebron and what a way to finish that posession.

Big finish by Lebron and with that shot they have the win. Honestly I think the game would be easy for the Lakers but it turns out they are having a hard time beating the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies, so now I have doubt if they can beat the Phoenix Suns. With that win also, that put them at the number 8 possesion, which means even if they loss to the Suns, they still have a chance on a do or die game.

Davis and Lebron were beast in that game, but if they want to make this team advance in the playoffs, they need everyone to get involve, especially  Russell who was out of tune in this game scoring 4 points only.

Yeah, what a way to finish the game and I thought that we'll see some clutch. But we actually saw a clutch but that's a different clutch that we're not expecting.

This is what really means when there's still time left, anything can happen but on this game, it was still in the favor of the Lakers instead of the Memphis.

Next game of Lakers is on Monday against the Pelicans. Whilst for the Pelicans, they've just won against the Warriors today.

Yeah, Lakers survived this scare, I thought that they are going to lose this game because GG Jackson was so hot in the last minute or two of the game. And so it's a wild ending and Lebron's IQ wins the game for them. He followed the ball and he knows that it will be almost outside and it's bound to be pass and so he track it and then that windmill trade mark dunk of him to sell the win.

Still a tough game for them against the Pelicans who are in a winning streak and just beat the Warriors in their home court.

[Japinat]

But it was even better when the ball was gotta be on the out of bounds and that ball save by White but then passed to Lebron and what a way to finish that posession.

Big finish by Lebron and with that shot they have the win. Honestly I think the game would be easy for the Lakers but it turns out they are having a hard time beating the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies, so now I have doubt if they can beat the Phoenix Suns. With that win also, that put them at the number 8 possesion, which means even if they loss to the Suns, they still have a chance on a do or die game.

Davis and Lebron were beast in that game, but if they want to make this team advance in the playoffs, they need everyone to get involve, especially  Russell who was out of tune in this game scoring 4 points only.

Yeah, what a way to finish the game and I thought that we'll see some clutch. But we actually saw a clutch but that's a different clutch that we're not expecting.

This is what really means when there's still time left, anything can happen but on this game, it was still in the favor of the Lakers instead of the Memphis.

Clutch in terms of defense but if that was a last shot that is far from the ring, that would not sink in as we know Lebron is not that type of clutch player.

Next game of Lakers is on Monday against the Pelicans. Whilst for the Pelicans, they've just won against the Warriors today.

I think it's not anymore a bearing game for the Pelicans because even if the Pelicans will be tied with the Suns in case the Suns will beat the Timberwolves, I think The Pelicans have more wins between them and the Suns. However, for the Lakers, Warriors, and Kings which are currently tied, they all have their last games, so it's still important to them as they are aiming from that 7th or 8th spot.

[yahoo62278]

But it was even better when the ball was gotta be on the out of bounds and that ball save by White but then passed to Lebron and what a way to finish that posession.

Big finish by Lebron and with that shot they have the win. Honestly I think the game would be easy for the Lakers but it turns out they are having a hard time beating the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies, so now I have doubt if they can beat the Phoenix Suns. With that win also, that put them at the number 8 possesion, which means even if they loss to the Suns, they still have a chance on a do or die game.

Davis and Lebron were beast in that game, but if they want to make this team advance in the playoffs, they need everyone to get involve, especially  Russell who was out of tune in this game scoring 4 points only.

Yeah, what a way to finish the game and I thought that we'll see some clutch. But we actually saw a clutch but that's a different clutch that we're not expecting.

This is what really means when there's still time left, anything can happen but on this game, it was still in the favor of the Lakers instead of the Memphis.

Clutch in terms of defense but if that was a last shot that is far from the ring, that would not sink in as we know Lebron is not that type of clutch player.

Next game of Lakers is on Monday against the Pelicans. Whilst for the Pelicans, they've just won against the Warriors today.

I think it's not anymore a bearing game for the Pelicans because even if the Pelicans will be tied with the Suns in case the Suns will beat the Timberwolves, I think The Pelicans have more wins between them and the Suns. However, for the Lakers, Warriors, and Kings which are currently tied, they all have their last games, so it's still important to them as they are aiming from that 7th or 8th spot.

I think the Lakers, Warriors, and Kings are all fighting for the last play in game spot aren't they? 2 out of 3 of those teams will not make the Playoffs. I think Lakers prob make it in personally.

[stadus]

I think the Lakers, Warriors, and Kings are all fighting for the last play in game spot aren't they? 2 out of 3 of those teams will not make the Playoffs. I think Lakers prob make it in personally.

This is the rules of the play in
https://www.nba.com/news/nba-play-in-tournament

Loser of 7 and 8 will face the winner of the 9 and 10.. So if the Lakers will end at the top 8 and they loss to the Suns, they still have one shot by playing the winner of 9 and 10.. So there's an advantage in finishing at 8 rather than 9 or 10.

[Baofeng]

I think the Lakers, Warriors, and Kings are all fighting for the last play in game spot aren't they? 2 out of 3 of those teams will not make the Playoffs. I think Lakers prob make it in personally.

This is the rules of the play in
https://www.nba.com/news/nba-play-in-tournament

Loser of 7 and 8 will face the winner of the 9 and 10.. So if the Lakers will end at the top 8 and they loss to the Suns, they still have one shot by playing the winner of 9 and 10.. So there's an advantage in finishing at 8 rather than 9 or 10.

Yes, it's better to be on the 8th position rather than 9 or 10 between. 9 and 10 will be on a death match or at least they have to win twice to advance. And after that they will be facing the top seed.

Kings losing again and now they are tied with the Warriors at the 9 and 10 spot, and the Lakers moving to 8th position now.

[stadus]

I think the Lakers, Warriors, and Kings are all fighting for the last play in game spot aren't they? 2 out of 3 of those teams will not make the Playoffs. I think Lakers prob make it in personally.

This is the rules of the play in
https://www.nba.com/news/nba-play-in-tournament

Loser of 7 and 8 will face the winner of the 9 and 10.. So if the Lakers will end at the top 8 and they loss to the Suns, they still have one shot by playing the winner of 9 and 10.. So there's an advantage in finishing at 8 rather than 9 or 10.

Yes, it's better to be on the 8th position rather than 9 or 10 between. 9 and 10 will be on a death match or at least they have to win twice to advance. And after that they will be facing the top seed.

Kings losing again and now they are tied with the Warriors at the 9 and 10 spot, and the Lakers moving to 8th position now.

I haven't check the history of the last 3 teams, do you have an idea what would be the ranking in case they will end up tied? I know that these three will have their last games, but what if Lakers will lose and the Kings and Warriors will win, that would result to 46-36 record for all three.

[Oasisman]

I think the Lakers, Warriors, and Kings are all fighting for the last play in game spot aren't they? 2 out of 3 of those teams will not make the Playoffs. I think Lakers prob make it in personally.

This is the rules of the play in
https://www.nba.com/news/nba-play-in-tournament

Loser of 7 and 8 will face the winner of the 9 and 10.. So if the Lakers will end at the top 8 and they loss to the Suns, they still have one shot by playing the winner of 9 and 10.. So there's an advantage in finishing at 8 rather than 9 or 10.

The Lakers will need to win against the Pelicans on their last game, otherwise they'll fall below the 10th seed again if the Kings and Warriors win theirs. As far as I'm aware of, tie breakers in the NBA are head-to-head record first. So, that means the Lakers are below against the Warriors (1-3) and the Kings (0-4).
The Warriors and the Kings on the other hand is tied against each other this season, so I think there is another criteria for this to determine who's going to be in the 8th seed. I have been following the games from these 3 teams as things are getting interesting between them.

[Distinctin]

I think the Lakers, Warriors, and Kings are all fighting for the last play in game spot aren't they? 2 out of 3 of those teams will not make the Playoffs. I think Lakers prob make it in personally.

This is the rules of the play in
https://www.nba.com/news/nba-play-in-tournament

Loser of 7 and 8 will face the winner of the 9 and 10.. So if the Lakers will end at the top 8 and they loss to the Suns, they still have one shot by playing the winner of 9 and 10.. So there's an advantage in finishing at 8 rather than 9 or 10.

The Lakers will need to win against the Pelicans on their last game, otherwise they'll fall below the 10th seed again if the Kings and Warriors win theirs. As far as I'm aware of, tie breakers in the NBA are head-to-head record first. So, that means the Lakers are below against the Warriors (1-3) and the Kings (0-4).
The Warriors and the Kings on the other hand is tied against each other this season, so I think there is another criteria for this to determine who's going to be in the 8th seed. I have been following the games from these 3 teams as things are getting interesting between them.

That's gonna be tough for the Lakers as the Pelicans are having a good momentum now, they were 4-0 on the road and the home game is their last game. I'm sure they'll still continue to play hard as they don't want to have a record tied with the Phoenix Suns, owning that number 6 based on record is way easier. If the Lakers will drop to the number 10, that is not good for them especially if they'll face the Warriors as Curry would not allow to lose, so it will be a 50-50 battle.

[wheelz1200]

I think the Lakers, Warriors, and Kings are all fighting for the last play in game spot aren't they? 2 out of 3 of those teams will not make the Playoffs. I think Lakers prob make it in personally.

This is the rules of the play in
https://www.nba.com/news/nba-play-in-tournament

Loser of 7 and 8 will face the winner of the 9 and 10.. So if the Lakers will end at the top 8 and they loss to the Suns, they still have one shot by playing the winner of 9 and 10.. So there's an advantage in finishing at 8 rather than 9 or 10.

The Lakers will need to win against the Pelicans on their last game, otherwise they'll fall below the 10th seed again if the Kings and Warriors win theirs. As far as I'm aware of, tie breakers in the NBA are head-to-head record first. So, that means the Lakers are below against the Warriors (1-3) and the Kings (0-4).
The Warriors and the Kings on the other hand is tied against each other this season, so I think there is another criteria for this to determine who's going to be in the 8th seed. I have been following the games from these 3 teams as things are getting interesting between them.

The play in for the 7th and 8th seed has certainly made it interesting.  Think about that, if it wasn't in place only 1 of the Kings, Warriors and Lakers would make the playoffs.  At least they have a shot and it definitely makes game 82 wildly interesting.  Getting that 8th slot is key.  You get 1 away game and can lose and still have a shot.  Being in the 9 and 10 hoke and having to win 2 one and done games in a row only to face an away series against the first seed is brutal.  Out of any team I think the Lakers would be best fit to take on the #1 team with Bron at the healm.

[LogitechMouse]

I think the Lakers, Warriors, and Kings are all fighting for the last play in game spot aren't they? 2 out of 3 of those teams will not make the Playoffs. I think Lakers prob make it in personally.

This is the rules of the play in
https://www.nba.com/news/nba-play-in-tournament

Loser of 7 and 8 will face the winner of the 9 and 10.. So if the Lakers will end at the top 8 and they loss to the Suns, they still have one shot by playing the winner of 9 and 10.. So there's an advantage in finishing at 8 rather than 9 or 10.

Yes, it's better to be on the 8th position rather than 9 or 10 between. 9 and 10 will be on a death match or at least they have to win twice to advance. And after that they will be facing the top seed.

Kings losing again and now they are tied with the Warriors at the 9 and 10 spot, and the Lakers moving to 8th position now.

I haven't check the history of the last 3 teams, do you have an idea what would be the ranking in case they will end up tied? I know that these three will have their last games, but what if Lakers will lose and the Kings and Warriors will win, that would result to 46-36 record for all three.

Based on this website: LINK

Combined Head-to-Head Record: The first step is to examine the combined head-to-head record among the three tied teams. The team with the highest winning percentage in matches against the other two tied teams gets the higher seed.

Divisional Win percentage: If the head-to-head record doesn't break the tie, the procedure moves to the divisional win percentage for teams from the same division. The team with a better record against its divisional opponents secures the higher seed.

Conference Win Percentage: If the divisional records don't resolve the tie or teams are from different divisions, then conference win percentage is the next criterion. The team with a better win percentage against teams from its conference gets a higher seed.

I did a quick look at the record of these 3 teams when they face each other, and the Warriors won in both series against both teams. Warriors won against the Lakers 3-1 while they are tied against the Kings 2-2. The Kings swept the Lakers in their games this regular season 4-0, so I think if in case these 3 team's record will be the same, the Lakers will go 10th "IF" they will lose on their final game against New Orleans. As for the Warriors and the Kings, the 2nd option can't be applied because they're both from the same division, so the 3rd one will be the basis on who will be on the 8th seed, and by looking at their record, the Kings have 29-22 while the Warriors have 25-26 therefore, the Kings will be on the 8th while the Warriors will be on the 9th.

TBH, I don't know if I'm right but in case of a triple tie, the Kings will be the 8th followed by the Warriors at 9th and the Lakers will be at 10th. The final game for these 3 teams will be very crucial for their position in the play-in tournament. Correct me if I'm wrong please.