2026 NBA Season

[Fredomago]

No Jalen Brown, no problem with the Celtics so far as they are leading double digits against the home team the Cavs. Cleveland has difficulty executing their play as the Celtics is really very tenacious and playing good defense.

And if the Cavs are going to play lack luster in the 4th, the Celtics are going to win this fight. And most likely the hype on the Cavs will die down as they storm at the start and most likely in their 3rd consecutive lost. And Celtics taking the lead in the Eastern conference.

Unfortunately Cavs managed to comeback strong and steal that win against the defending champ outrunning the Celtics in the final quarter, Mitchell leads the offense and complete that comeback, I like how the refs helps them just kidding but nothing can be done after the game the win already earn by the Cavs they managed to bounce back and recover after that close game lost from the first meet up with Boston, and another reset after losing their last game against the Hawks.

[Baofeng]

No Jalen Brown, no problem with the Celtics so far as they are leading double digits against the home team the Cavs. Cleveland has difficulty executing their play as the Celtics is really very tenacious and playing good defense.

And if the Cavs are going to play lack luster in the 4th, the Celtics are going to win this fight. And most likely the hype on the Cavs will die down as they storm at the start and most likely in their 3rd consecutive lost. And Celtics taking the lead in the Eastern conference.

Unfortunately Cavs managed to comeback strong and steal that win against the defending champ outrunning the Celtics in the final quarter, Mitchell leads the offense and complete that comeback, I like how the refs helps them just kidding but nothing can be done after the game the win already earn by the Cavs they managed to bounce back and recover after that close game lost from the first meet up with Boston, and another reset after losing their last game against the Hawks.

Yeah, I think everyone is on the boat with the Cavs here as far as betting goes. It was reported that there will be no Jaylen Brown and Derrick White and so it was an easy bet for gamblers. However, the Cavs is really playing very bad in the first 3 quarters.

I've only watch the first 2 and I have doubts that the Cavs is going to win although I have a bet on them. And I was surprised that they make that huge comeback, 4th quarter was very huge for them. I wish I had step and watch till the end, but it's good that I have a single bet and take that W, although I had parlays being destroyed because of Miami Heat losing.

[Oasisman]

The Cleveland Cavaliers got revenge against the Boston Celtics tonight in a close game. The win lets them hold onto the better record as we reach the 1/4 of the season mark. It seems to be flying by. Cleveland is by far the biggest surprise for me this year. I didn’t expect they would even make the playoffs and they’re leading the league.

Looks like they are indeed a great team this season. It goes to show that they can compete with any team in a 7-game series. I'm starting to develop a feeling about the Cavs vs. Celtics in the ECF again. But, this time, no LeBron lol.
It's just amazing how the Cavs become a great team again, because the last time we saw the Cavs being at the top is when LeBron was still there.

[Jating]

The Cleveland Cavaliers got revenge against the Boston Celtics tonight in a close game. The win lets them hold onto the better record as we reach the 1/4 of the season mark. It seems to be flying by. Cleveland is by far the biggest surprise for me this year. I didn’t expect they would even make the playoffs and they’re leading the league.

Looks like they are indeed a great team this season. It goes to show that they can compete with any team in a 7-game series. I'm starting to develop a feeling about the Cavs vs. Celtics in the ECF again. But, this time, no LeBron lol.
It's just amazing how the Cavs become a great team again, because the last time we saw the Cavs being at the top is when LeBron was still there.

I also thought that the Celtics will have this in bag, but Donovan Mitchell exploded on the 4th quarter to win this huge game. This is a mental game as both are trying to be in the number 1 spot. And with this big win, I think the Cavs are somewhat relieved having back to back loses against the Hawks.

And for most of the gamblers, who take Cavs at ML or the initial -1.5, this is a great comeback win for us all.

Rockets as well beating the OKC, and with that, they are closing in the lead of OKC and Houston is just .5 games behind and another big boost for them beating the best team in the West.

[Japinat]

I also thought that the Celtics will have this in bag, but Donovan Mitchell exploded on the 4th quarter to win this huge game. This is a mental game as both are trying to be in the number 1 spot. And with this big win, I think the Cavs are somewhat relieved having back to back loses against the Hawks.

if I'm not mistaken, the Rockets were already leading double digit at one point in that game but the home team came back in the 4th to win.
You know, its very impressive to see a team that knows how to come back from a huge deficit, so I think the cavaliers is really a real deal this season as they have beaten the defending champion which they'll like face again in the future, for sure.

And for most of the gamblers, who take Cavs at ML or the initial -1.5, this is a great comeback win for us all.

I won my bet on that game as I trusted the home team.

Rockets as well beating the OKC, and with that, they are closing in the lead of OKC and Houston is just .5 games behind and another big boost for them beating the best team in the West.

That's another game that we can call a win from behind, although Green was struggling but they were still able to beat the number 1.. Fred VanVleet was really big in that game.

[danherbias07]

The Cleveland Cavaliers got revenge against the Boston Celtics tonight in a close game. The win lets them hold onto the better record as we reach the 1/4 of the season mark. It seems to be flying by. Cleveland is by far the biggest surprise for me this year. I didn’t expect they would even make the playoffs and they’re leading the league.

Looks like they are indeed a great team this season. It goes to show that they can compete with any team in a 7-game series. I'm starting to develop a feeling about the Cavs vs. Celtics in the ECF again. But, this time, no LeBron lol.
It's just amazing how the Cavs become a great team again, because the last time we saw the Cavs being at the top is when LeBron was still there.

They are strong. Donovan Mitchell is super healthy and Garland as his wingman. Then, they have the Twin Towers protecting the rim and keeping the rim attackers scared enough to just shoot the ball outside instead of going in. They also dominated the rebounding section.
Last year, I could already tell they were a strong team but injuries had been keeping them from reaching the top and sadly they faced the Celtics in the 2nd round.
Yes, it might be them against the Celtics but I am also considering the Orlando Magic which is showing some strength even without Banchero yet. What more if he is back? Then, of course, there's the Knicks too. All I could see is it will definitely be a fun Eastern Conference Playoffs.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

The Cleveland Cavaliers got revenge against the Boston Celtics tonight in a close game. The win lets them hold onto the better record as we reach the 1/4 of the season mark. It seems to be flying by. Cleveland is by far the biggest surprise for me this year. I didn’t expect they would even make the playoffs and they’re leading the league.

Looks like they are indeed a great team this season. It goes to show that they can compete with any team in a 7-game series. I'm starting to develop a feeling about the Cavs vs. Celtics in the ECF again. But, this time, no LeBron lol.
It's just amazing how the Cavs become a great team again, because the last time we saw the Cavs being at the top is when LeBron was still there.

They are strong. Donovan Mitchell is super healthy and Garland as his wingman. Then, they have the Twin Towers protecting the rim and keeping the rim attackers scared enough to just shoot the ball outside instead of going in. They also dominated the rebounding section.
Last year, I could already tell they were a strong team but injuries had been keeping them from reaching the top and sadly they faced the Celtics in the 2nd round.
Yes, it might be them against the Celtics but I am also considering the Orlando Magic which is showing some strength even without Banchero yet. What more if he is back? Then, of course, there's the Knicks too. All I could see is it will definitely be a fun Eastern Conference Playoffs.

Yes, the combination of Garland and Mitchell are perfect, although in this game, you seldom see this two together in the game but in the 4th they play both together. And it's also the phasing of the Cavs, they rested Mitchell and then play him the whole 4th quarter that's why he had exploded because he is well rested.

And they have Allen and Mobley to protect the ring, same as well, sometimes they are at the same time, that's why KP had a hard time against this two and put can play good defense as well. Knicks is all about nit and grit and the Magic, too early to say, although Wagner has a break through season, we will have to see how it will be for them when Paolo comes back.

[jossiel]

No Jalen Brown, no problem with the Celtics so far as they are leading double digits against the home team the Cavs. Cleveland has difficulty executing their play as the Celtics is really very tenacious and playing good defense.

And if the Cavs are going to play lack luster in the 4th, the Celtics are going to win this fight.

Still, Celtics managed to get close to the game.

That 4th was almost Celtics and they've got a lead in there but Cavs was able to do a come back.

And most likely the hype on the Cavs will die down as they storm at the start and most likely in their 3rd consecutive lost. And Celtics taking the lead in the Eastern conference.

I remember last season it was Jazz or Sacramento Kings that were doing the same standing but became lackluster on the important games.

[Oasisman]

Has anyone seen the game between the Lakers and Jazz yesterday? Because, there has been a serious accusations about the Jazz head coach Will Hardy that he might be betting against his own team and were tanking for Cooper Flagg as well.
For anyone who doesn't know what I'm talking about, go watch Youtube clip about the Jazz head coach called time out after Collin Sexton had the momentum as he drove down the lane leaving Rui behind for a score that didn't count because of the timeout called.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Has anyone seen the game between the Lakers and Jazz yesterday? Because, there has been a serious accusations about the Jazz head coach Will Hardy that he might be betting against his own team and were tanking for Cooper Flagg as well.
For anyone who doesn't know what I'm talking about, go watch Youtube clip about the Jazz head coach called time out after Collin Sexton had the momentum as he drove down the lane leaving Rui behind for a score that didn't count because of the timeout called.

I don't think this was an intentional move to sabotage the game. Also, even if there was something fishy, this wouldn't have been him betting against the Jazz but the management telling them take it slow and collect losses. But usually you wouldn't make it that obvious, that's why I think it was just a big fat brain fart.
If they want to take a timeout they should have taken it right at the beginning of the last possession. They way he did it sure looks very odd but maybe he thought Sexton wouldn't get off a good shot because when he started to run on the court to take the TO Sexton was guarded pretty well. Once the coach started to run on the field Sexton beat his defender though and was right in the lane. Anyway, he had to call the TO at that point otherwise it would have been a technical foul since he was already on the court.
Overall a very unlucky situation.

[Japinat]

Has anyone seen the game between the Lakers and Jazz yesterday? Because, there has been a serious accusations about the Jazz head coach Will Hardy that he might be betting against his own team and were tanking for Cooper Flagg as well.
For anyone who doesn't know what I'm talking about, go watch Youtube clip about the Jazz head coach called time out after Collin Sexton had the momentum as he drove down the lane leaving Rui behind for a score that didn't count because of the timeout called.

Let the NBA handle the investigation, but from where I stand, it does seem like calling that timeout was predictable. They just can’t seem to set up a solid play with only a few seconds left. Maybe the Lakers heard the timeout call, which made them relax on defense. Otherwise, I doubt the bigs would have let him drive inside uncontested, they’d have been all over that ball.

[arwin100]

Has anyone seen the game between the Lakers and Jazz yesterday? Because, there has been a serious accusations about the Jazz head coach Will Hardy that he might be betting against his own team and were tanking for Cooper Flagg as well.
For anyone who doesn't know what I'm talking about, go watch Youtube clip about the Jazz head coach called time out after Collin Sexton had the momentum as he drove down the lane leaving Rui behind for a score that didn't count because of the timeout called.

Let the NBA handle the investigation, but from where I stand, it does seem like calling that timeout was predictable. They just can’t seem to set up a solid play with only a few seconds left. Maybe the Lakers heard the timeout call, which made them relax on defense. Otherwise, I doubt the bigs would have let him drive inside uncontested, they’d have been all over that ball.

There's many theories regarding on that sequence and I really think that this will be the hot topic especially that people doesn't really expect the outcome of the game.

This site create good article regarding in this issue https://www.si.com/nba/jazz/news/will-hardy-sounds-off-on-controversial-timeout-in-jazz-lakers

Well lets see what is the update of this case and if jazz coach could escape on that controversy they are facing. To many speculation happen and I guess it will be more better if they wait on the result of investigation since for sure NBA would provably take an action if they see something suspicious or illegal happen in that game.

[Harkorede]

Has anyone seen the game between the Lakers and Jazz yesterday? Because, there has been a serious accusations about the Jazz head coach Will Hardy that he might be betting against his own team and were tanking for Cooper Flagg as well.
For anyone who doesn't know what I'm talking about, go watch Youtube clip about the Jazz head coach called time out after Collin Sexton had the momentum as he drove down the lane leaving Rui behind for a score that didn't count because of the timeout called.

Let the NBA handle the investigation, but from where I stand, it does seem like calling that timeout was predictable. They just can’t seem to set up a solid play with only a few seconds left. Maybe the Lakers heard the timeout call, which made them relax on defense. Otherwise, I doubt the bigs would have let him drive inside uncontested, they’d have been all over that ball.

There's many theories regarding on that sequence and I really think that this will be the hot topic especially that people doesn't really expect the outcome of the game.

This site create good article regarding in this issue https://www.si.com/nba/jazz/news/will-hardy-sounds-off-on-controversial-timeout-in-jazz-lakers

Well lets see what is the update of this case and if jazz coach could escape on that controversy they are facing. To many speculation happen and I guess it will be more better if they wait on the result of investigation since for sure NBA would provably take an action if they see something suspicious or illegal happen in that game.

From my point of view, I don't think Sexton would have had it that easy if the coach hadn't called the timeout, Anthony Davis wasn't far off where Sexton took the shot, if he would have made it over AD is an entirely different question, but it sure wouldn't have been that easy for him even if he did get by Rui. Moreso, I think what the commentators were making reference to was why he waited for time to run off the clock that much before calling the timeout, If he indeed wanted to call a specific play execution, he should have called timeout immediately after the defensive stop was made, perhaps he's second guessing himself or doesn't just trust his player enough but, be that as it may, the game will only keep losing its already deteriorating credibility if there is always some conspiracy theory surrounding every loss and/or apparent bad decision made by players and now its extended to coaches. Did Erik Spoelstra also take a live bet on his team to lose when he called an illegal timeout that handed Heat the loss against Pistons some weeks ago ??

[dwyane36]

Let the NBA handle the investigation, but from where I stand, it does seem like calling that timeout was predictable. They just can’t seem to set up a solid play with only a few seconds left. Maybe the Lakers heard the timeout call, which made them relax on defense. Otherwise, I doubt the bigs would have let him drive inside uncontested, they’d have been all over that ball.

I wouldn't say it looked predictable. It looked weird. Kessler grabbed the rebound, and the Jazz had the ball with 9 seconds left in the fourth quarter. What was the point of taking a timeout with 2 seconds left and substituting Kessler? Obviously, if the Jazz had taken a timeout immediately after that rebound, they would have had a better opportunity to run a good offense and score two points to beat the Lakers rather than throwing down a hopeless three-pointer with 2 seconds before the end.

[SquallLeonhart]

I highly doubt a coach would bet against his own team. Not saying humans aren't garbage at times, of course we have bad people all around the world and of course this could be one of those situations, but even when you think about how bad people can get, this isn't just about being bad, this is about being stupid, and if you are an NBA coach, you know better, you grew up in that environment.

The best thing about their life is that they are making millions of dollars, in a great country for them (USA is awesome for the wealthy) and they have all the healthcare coverage, and they have all the retirement benefits, and basically everything they can dream of. Why would they risk all of that just betting against themselves. Even betting on themselves to win makes sense, like you think you can win, but betting AGAINST? I do not think so. Refs did it at the time, but refs are not that comfortable like a coach.

[OgNasty]

It seems the King has gotten a case of the yips. LeBron James has now missed 24 straight 3 pointers over a period of a few games. This is the sort of thing that can get into your head and end your career. I never thought I’d see it happen to LeBron. So far he hasn’t stopped shooting them, but the watch is on for his first make…

[Webetcoins]

Betting scandal in NBA isn't that common, I remember the refs as well but that's about it, I do not think that it would be smart decision. The position doesn't really look that much possible without the timeout, AD is right there and not even defending, and even if that was possible, you can see from different angles that coach is calling timeout way before Sexton ends up getting inside, so by the time Sexton was even in the 2 point area, Will Hardy was already calling for a timeout, defense just let Sexton go after that if you ask me.

And to be fair, Cooper Flagg seems like he worths every single type of tanking, maybe it is not just about coach betting or any scandal like that, it's just that he wants to tank, and that dude definitely worths all the tanking in the world.

[batang_bitcoin]

Has anyone seen the game between the Lakers and Jazz yesterday? Because, there has been a serious accusations about the Jazz head coach Will Hardy that he might be betting against his own team and were tanking for Cooper Flagg as well.
For anyone who doesn't know what I'm talking about, go watch Youtube clip about the Jazz head coach called time out after Collin Sexton had the momentum as he drove down the lane leaving Rui behind for a score that didn't count because of the timeout called.

That was actually something to call for an investigation for the NBA management. Something like that when Sexton was about to drive and gonna take that shot when there's an actual timeout that's called for.

Betting scandal in NBA isn't that common, I remember the refs as well but that's about it, I do not think that it would be smart decision. The position doesn't really look that much possible without the timeout, AD is right there and not even defending, and even if that was possible, you can see from different angles that coach is calling timeout way before Sexton ends up getting inside, so by the time Sexton was even in the 2 point area, Will Hardy was already calling for a timeout, defense just let Sexton go after that if you ask me.

And to be fair, Cooper Flagg seems like he worths every single type of tanking, maybe it is not just about coach betting or any scandal like that, it's just that he wants to tank, and that dude definitely worths all the tanking in the world.

Oh, so there's another angle that can be seen from that call of the coach that he's been calling for a timeout even before that drive that's done by Sexton.

[Captain Corporate]

Yeah, Will Hardy talked about it post game as well, on the interview he said he called time out as soon as he saw Collin Sexton was retreating, he didn't assume he would just go around his defender, plus maybe even him calling Timeout could be the reason. In the end, he himself said that he called time out before Sexton started to go around his defender, and you can see from the videos that are on youtube that referee checks back on Will Hardy before Collin makes his move, suggesting Will was already yelling time out, and less than a second later, when Collin is driving, we are seeing Will with his hands in the air screaming for a time out. So I guess that could maybe work.

[jossiel]

Yeah, Will Hardy talked about it post game as well, on the interview he said he called time out as soon as he saw Collin Sexton was retreating, he didn't assume he would just go around his defender, plus maybe even him calling Timeout could be the reason. In the end, he himself said that he called time out before Sexton started to go around his defender, and you can see from the videos that are on youtube that referee checks back on Will Hardy before Collin makes his move, suggesting Will was already yelling time out, and less than a second later, when Collin is driving, we are seeing Will with his hands in the air screaming for a time out. So I guess that could maybe work.

That's the proof that's why Sexton got in as if it's too easy. I think that the defender also saw that there's already a call for timeout and signals that's why they play seem easy.

And that's why there's no need to put some pressure or accusation on him, that's just pure miscommunication in there and they have already accepted that loss.