2024 NBA Season

[Fredomago]

I think majority here is rooting for the Mavs to win, it's not that we don't like OKC or SGA, they are a good team, they are the number 1 seed in the West, but I felt that it's not their time to shine, not yet. On the other hand, the Mavs with Luka as putting up a good series against them and the whole team are putting effort for them to win this series against the inexperience OKC. And it also shows their defense as well, with their new acquisition in the trade deadline, anchoring everything with Gafford and PJ Washington. So now the next game will be at Dallas homecourt, one of the loudest arena, it will be crazy if they are going to beat the Thunder.

I think the Mavericks and I'm rooting for them to win because they have the better experience than the OKC. though it's not over yet but it's likely that they'll advance since we are not seeing new from the OKC, it's all SGA and eventually this guy will feel the fatigued, so I think his production will drop. In a do or die game and the Mavs want to finish the series, expect a more physical game, but thus far, OKC can't match the physicality of the Mavericks so that's a big factor why I believe Dallas will finish them in 6.

The Mavs are going to be the favorite entering game 6 and their fans are hoping that they are going to close out the Thunder, but let's see. The other West series has been extended to game 7 by the Wolves. And who knows, the pattern might continue and we will also another classic game 7 between OKC and Mavs. Going back to the Nuggets vs Wolves, ANT delivered what he had promised to his fans but the series is not yet over. Now it's a do or die game, the season is on the line for them and they will have to go to the Nuggets homecourt to beat the defending champ. If they are going to play with the defense that they shown here, they have a good chance to win and advance.

Mavs needs to push and win the game at home, they need to take the advantage of playing in front of their home crow if they win the game they will have that early rest advantage againts the winner between the Wolves and Nuggets, though OKC also bringing the tough fight and not giving them the luxury of dominating the series.

I like the way Wolves adjusted and bring that tough games agaisnt the defending champ, if they can duplicate the way they played today, the chance of snatching this series may take place.

More on how these both teams will play their final game it will be an interesting final game 7.

[TravelMug]

I think majority here is rooting for the Mavs to win, it's not that we don't like OKC or SGA, they are a good team, they are the number 1 seed in the West, but I felt that it's not their time to shine, not yet. On the other hand, the Mavs with Luka as putting up a good series against them and the whole team are putting effort for them to win this series against the inexperience OKC. And it also shows their defense as well, with their new acquisition in the trade deadline, anchoring everything with Gafford and PJ Washington. So now the next game will be at Dallas homecourt, one of the loudest arena, it will be crazy if they are going to beat the Thunder.

I think the Mavericks and I'm rooting for them to win because they have the better experience than the OKC. though it's not over yet but it's likely that they'll advance since we are not seeing new from the OKC, it's all SGA and eventually this guy will feel the fatigued, so I think his production will drop. In a do or die game and the Mavs want to finish the series, expect a more physical game, but thus far, OKC can't match the physicality of the Mavericks so that's a big factor why I believe Dallas will finish them in 6.

The Mavs are going to be the favorite entering game 6 and their fans are hoping that they are going to close out the Thunder, but let's see. The other West series has been extended to game 7 by the Wolves. And who knows, the pattern might continue and we will also another classic game 7 between OKC and Mavs. Going back to the Nuggets vs Wolves, ANT delivered what he had promised to his fans but the series is not yet over. Now it's a do or die game, the season is on the line for them and they will have to go to the Nuggets homecourt to beat the defending champ. If they are going to play with the defense that they shown here, they have a good chance to win and advance.

Mavs needs to push and win the game at home, they need to take the advantage of playing in front of their home crow if they win the game they will have that early rest advantage againts the winner between the Wolves and Nuggets, though OKC also bringing the tough fight and not giving them the luxury of dominating the series.

I like the way Wolves adjusted and bring that tough games agaisnt the defending champ, if they can duplicate the way they played today, the chance of snatching this series may take place.

More on how these both teams will play their final game it will be an interesting final game 7.

The Mavs vs OKC series is still unpredictable, if I'm not mistaken, both have steals in each other home court so maybe OKC can do it again in the next game to push for a decider game 7 which I think the fans will love. And remember that OKC is the number 1 team in the West so they will not easily go down in this fight. What's scary though is the Kyrie has been quiet in this series, and maybe he will suddenly explode in the next game to help the Mavs finished the Thunder. On the other hand, SGA needs help and for sure Giddey and Chet and the Williams will have to say something as they don't want this to be their final game this season. At least force a game 7 and it will be their homecourt.

[danherbias07]

Finally we have our first game 7 in the playoffs.

Yes, finally.

Well, most analysts did predict this will happen. Timberwolves will bounce back but I was shocked it could go that far. This was like Games 1 and 2 of this Nuggets versus Timberwolves series when Conley was healthy, KAT was efficient, and the bench was all working to contribute for both ends of the floor.
The Wolves are really strong when they are complete. Now, I want to see what answer the Nuggets will bring at their home Ball Arena. These are still the reigning champions, we cannot underestimate them. I just hope Jamal Murray will show up just like how he showed in the series against the Lakers.
Michael Porter Jr. too seems to be out of sync with the team and they need that bench to be productive again.
I bet they got an earful from Coach Malone.

[yahoo62278]

Finally we have our first game 7 in the playoffs.

Yes, finally.

Well, most analysts did predict this will happen. Timberwolves will bounce back but I was shocked it could go that far. This was like Games 1 and 2 of this Nuggets versus Timberwolves series when Conley was healthy, KAT was efficient, and the bench was all working to contribute for both ends of the floor.
The Wolves are really strong when they are complete. Now, I want to see what answer the Nuggets will bring at their home Ball Arena. These are still the reigning champions, we cannot underestimate them. I just hope Jamal Murray will show up just like how he showed in the series against the Lakers.
Michael Porter Jr. too seems to be out of sync with the team and they need that bench to be productive again.
I bet they got an earful from Coach Malone.

After last nights disgraceful performance I feel like Denver will come out very strong in game 7. I'm not sure who will win the game, that's gonna depend on who shows up for the T wolves. If the team from last night shows up, Denver is cooked. If the Nuggets make some adjustments and find ways to get open shots, T wolves are cooked. This is where coaching is proven, who makes the better adjustments, who motivates their team better, who is better at drawing up some plays and getting their team the shots.

[Kelvinid]

After last nights disgraceful performance I feel like Denver will come out very strong in game 7.

I too agree on that, it seems like the trend is, when a team got dominated, they'll come back strong in the next game. The same thing had happened with the Knicks when they loss by a huge margin, they also flip the outcome in the next game. So the game 7 is very interesting, everyone are sure tuning on this game because it has been 5 years IIRC that no defending champion have pass the 2nd round in the playoffs, maybe Denver will break that and will be a back to back champion, so let's see.

[dwyane36]

Finally we have our first game 7 in the playoffs.

Even before the semifinal series started, it was speculated that the Wolves-Nuggets series could be interesting and unpredictable. That's exactly what happened.
First, the Wolves won 2 games in a row at the Nuggets home arena, then the Nuggets won 3 games in a row, and now the Wolves just destroyed the Nuggets in the sixth game. Honestly, I don't know what to expect from these two teams in game 7.

[Shinpako09]

I didn't expect that kind of lead. Just 26 field goals out of 86 from the Nuggets—that is very poor shooting. Although I'm expecting a Game 7, I can't help but think, "Is this staged so they can extend the series and the organization can earn more?", lol. Anyway, 2004 was the last time the Wolves made it to the WCF. As I mentioned, if they can beat the Nuggets, the Wolves will likely make their first NBA Finals. However, that's only if they can beat the Nuggets because Jokic won't give in easily. I voted for Wolves vs. Mavs in the WCF.

[yazher]

Mavs needs to push and win the game at home, they need to take the advantage of playing in front of their home crow if they win the game they will have that early rest advantage againts the winner between the Wolves and Nuggets, though OKC also bringing the tough fight and not giving them the luxury of dominating the series.

Honestly speaking, they can't afford to lose the next game because going on game 7 with this strong team, will not be a good idea for them since that's when most teams have choked and lose their opportunity to advance to the next series. If they manage to beat the OKC, I'm pretty sure that they will get a chance to make it to the Finals since they got so far until now but first thing first, they need to knock out the OKC in their next game to secure their spot at the Western Conference Finals, they're all good and playing well hope they really win it this time since they have been in this scenario for too long against the Phoenix Suns.

[Coin_trader]

It’s nearly impossible to beat the Nuggets unless Wolves will find a way to lock down Jokic(Maybe double team him). I notice that Wolves usually do an isolation defense against Jokic with Gobert that makes it not effective anymore since Jokic already knew how to break the defense of Gobert.

Wolves need to double team Jokic with KAT and limit him to pass the ball before he can even make a play. They should just improve what they are doing on game 1 and 2. Stop relying to Gobert defense alone to contain Jokic because it’s proven not effective anymore his defense.

I still believe that they can push Game 7 if they just lock down Jokic.

As predicted and as a fan of underdogs. Timberwolves manage to get the crucial W to force game 7. Gladly I have faith on my prediction that gives me a huge payout!

Timberwolves manage to contain Jokic by not allowing him to isolate defense since he can’t create an opening for his teammates which results to low accuracy on this game. Timberwolves done a nice job on pressuring defense to Jokic and attacking at the same time with great accuracy. Nuggets is only strong if Jokic can play freely which didn’t happened to this game.

Game 7 is crucial now since Jokic will solve this issue so I will not YOLO bet with wolves anymore. 

[Harkorede]

Finally we have our first game 7 in the playoffs.

Yes, finally.

Well, most analysts did predict this will happen. Timberwolves will bounce back but I was shocked it could go that far. This was like Games 1 and 2 of this Nuggets versus Timberwolves series when Conley was healthy, KAT was efficient, and the bench was all working to contribute for both ends of the floor.
The Wolves are really strong when they are complete. Now, I want to see what answer the Nuggets will bring at their home Ball Arena. These are still the reigning champions, we cannot underestimate them. I just hope Jamal Murray will show up just like how he showed in the series against the Lakers.
Michael Porter Jr. too seems to be out of sync with the team and they need that bench to be productive again.
I bet they got an earful from Coach Malone.

After last nights disgraceful performance I feel like Denver will come out very strong in game 7. I'm not sure who will win the game, that's gonna depend on who shows up for the T wolves. If the team from last night shows up, Denver is cooked. If the Nuggets make some adjustments and find ways to get open shots, T wolves are cooked. This is where coaching is proven, who makes the better adjustments, who motivates their team better, who is better at drawing up some plays and getting their team the shots.

It will be an interest game 7 to be honest and whoever wins truly deserve and earned it, because both teams have bounced back from terrible situations and played really, more so the 6 games played so far cannot be attributed to one playing bad on certain days, it has been because the other team was rather terrific in those games.

Speaking of game 7, I would like the Dallas vs OKC and Pacers vs Knicks series to be extended to a game 7 as well.

[Finestream]

Speaking of game 7, I would like the Dallas vs OKC and Pacers vs Knicks series to be extended to a game 7 as well.

I like the Knicks vs Pacers series but I don't want the Dallas to have a game 7, LOL.. sorry mate, I can't agree with you because I have a bet on the series, and it would be scary if the game will go back to OKC where the crowd will be supporting the young team in that game. Dallas should consider game 6 as their last game, they can't miss that opportunity, otherwise they'll have to handle a lot of pressure in game 7.

[Wapfika]

Speaking of game 7, I would like the Dallas vs OKC and Pacers vs Knicks series to be extended to a game 7 as well.

I like the Knicks vs Pacers series but I don't want the Dallas to have a game 7, LOL.. sorry mate, I can't agree with you because I have a bet on the series, and it would be scary if the game will go back to OKC where the crowd will be supporting the young team in that game. Dallas should consider game 6 as their last game, they can't miss that opportunity, otherwise they'll have to handle a lot of pressure in game 7.

Crowd support is proven not effective on this series since they both kicking each other asses on the opponent home court.

I believe they are now countering each other strategy on every game so there’s a high chance that series with close game will probably extend to game 7 because they will just keep adjusting per game.

I will not be surprised if all the remaining matches on round 2 will be on game 7 since all of them has a tight match.

[Volgastallion]

What the hell was the game of yesterday? The denver team amde an scale in Las Vegas? why they play so bad and they gifted a game in a so tight series against a good team like Minnesota Timberwolves?, now all is gonna be decided on Denver in the last game, but i really dont know what is gonna happen because this series is changing hands several times.

[Harkorede]

Speaking of game 7, I would like the Dallas vs OKC and Pacers vs Knicks series to be extended to a game 7 as well.

I like the Knicks vs Pacers series but I don't want the Dallas to have a game 7, LOL.. sorry mate, I can't agree with you because I have a bet on the series, and it would be scary if the game will go back to OKC where the crowd will be supporting the young team in that game. Dallas should consider game 6 as their last game, they can't miss that opportunity, otherwise they'll have to handle a lot of pressure in game 7.

Crowd support is proven not effective on this series since they both kicking each other asses on the opponent home court.

I believe they are now countering each other strategy on every game so there’s a high chance that series with close game will probably extend to game 7 because they will just keep adjusting per game.

I will not be surprised if all the remaining matches on round 2 will be on game 7 since all of them has a tight match.

Yes, I guess the biggest test awaits OKC today and their chance of making history is facing its first challenge, which is a win on the road. Because to be the NBA champion you'll need to overcome certain hurdles especially the ability to win games on the road even when facing elimination.

[Coin_trader]

What the hell was the game of yesterday? The denver team amde an scale in Las Vegas? why they play so bad and they gifted a game in a so tight series against a good team like Minnesota Timberwolves?, now all is gonna be decided on Denver in the last game, but i really dont know what is gonna happen because this series is changing hands several times.

Simple answer, Momentum! Nuggets gives an opening against Timberwolves on the first quarter which gives momentum for Wolves to dominate them. All their counter shots was forced that makes it less accurate.

It’s very hard to stop a team that already has the momentum of the game including the crowd cheer while all your shots was imbued by bad luck. Jokic doesn’t do much on this game since he already try his best to cut the momentum yet all his shots doesn’t won’t in.

They don’t giveaway this match but rather bad luck just hit them hard which is happening to any team.

[OgNasty]

What the hell was the game of yesterday? The denver team amde an scale in Las Vegas? why they play so bad and they gifted a game in a so tight series against a good team like Minnesota Timberwolves?, now all is gonna be decided on Denver in the last game, but i really dont know what is gonna happen because this series is changing hands several times.

Simple answer, Momentum! Nuggets gives an opening against Timberwolves on the first quarter which gives momentum for Wolves to dominate them. All their counter shots was forced that makes it less accurate.

It’s very hard to stop a team that already has the momentum of the game including the crowd cheer while all your shots was imbued by bad luck. Jokic doesn’t do much on this game since he already try his best to cut the momentum yet all his shots doesn’t won’t in.

They don’t giveaway this match but rather bad luck just hit them hard which is happening to any team.

It seemed almost like the Nuggets were taking the night off to rest with the hopes that they could seal the deal in Denver on Sunday. That doesn’t make much sense given that they have multiple days to rest now, but when it comes to the NBA you never know what the truth is. Even Shaq said on a podcast this week (I think he was kidding) that he found out the NBA is rigged when he was on the Lakers.

[AbuBhakar]

Even Shaq said on a podcast this week (I think he was kidding) that he found out the NBA is rigged when he was on the Lakers.

Can you provide reference on Shaq statement? Shaq is known as being butthurt against Jokic achievements as center by being an MVP. I’m not sure what kind of rigged he was referring but surely there’s now way this true since teams on NBA invest a lot of money to build their roster just to win a championship. I really doubt that the most prestigious league for basketball will have something conspiracy like this.

Maybe he is just so confused or annoyed on the series since he and barkley predicted that Nuggets will be sweep by Wolves which didn’t happened.

[püsür]

I didn't expect that kind of lead. Just 26 field goals out of 86 from the Nuggets—that is very poor shooting. Although I'm expecting a Game 7, I can't help but think, "Is this staged so they can extend the series and the organization can earn more?", lol. Anyway, 2004 was the last time the Wolves made it to the WCF. As I mentioned, if they can beat the Nuggets, the Wolves will likely make their first NBA Finals. However, that's only if they can beat the Nuggets because Jokic won't give in easily. I voted for Wolves vs. Mavs in the WCF.

I also couldn't understand what happened. I don't actually think it was staged or rigged or smt but definitely it was weird. Nuggets started not bad, then Timberwolves responded and got a lead, which is very understandable in a home game. But then Nuggets just stopped. Were they actually stopped by the Timberwolves or something else was going on? I feel like there is 'Gobert Effect'. Sometimes Nuggets players don't want to drive to inside. But still this result is inexplainable. We have an amazing game ahead of us. I hope it will be a legendary game and will be remembered for years. I will not bet though. I find it irritable to bet on games like this. Not worth to take a risk for me.

[boyptc]

They're likely to be the face of the NBA and I agree. The old era of veterans and superstars are about to end anytime soon.

And going with Wolves and Nuggets match later, I want to see Nuggets end it already so that we see another match up. But a part of me is telling to see more of ANT to be honest.

May the best team win then.

Wolves dominated the Nuggets in each quarters of the game, the tough defense and that good rotations of the players, they are not willing to end this series pushing one more game, by looking and watching the game Nuggets offense is really bad they've been limited to score only 70 points bad shooting night for Murray and Gordon's help ain't been felt, Wolves didn't waste the money of all their fans and supporters as they come up strong showing how ready they are for today's game and they are not willing to take their vacation but instead pushing the series and see if how luck will help them to snatch the conference finals from the defending champ.

We are going to see another game. 

I wasn't expecting that the Wolves will still prolong the series and they're going to put much score against the Nuggets. It's always like this when a team and its players are having a bad day and unlucky shooting.

It happened to the Wolves last time right? So, we're going to see the game 7 soon so still good luck to both of them. Whoever wins, deserves it.

[ingiltere]

The Nuggets proved me wrong. I thought they were going to end the series in Game 6, but the series moved to Game 7. Now they can finish the job at home. They have to do it. I think they are two of the three strongest teams in the NBA. Both teams will fight to the last drop of sweat. I see the Nuggets ahead again, but Edwards and his friends have shown in three games that you can't underestimate them.