2025 NBA Season

[el kaka22]

I heard that whoever is the MVP will be announced after the finals ? It was usually announced after the first round when did they changed that ? Does anyone know when the voting begins ?

I mean do they watch the playoffs and THAN vote ? Or do they already started to vote ? According to the answer if OKC beats Rockets and people vote after that, Brodie could be MVP by a big margin, otherwise its head to head.

[mtnsaa]

I'm sure with the playoffs coming in, Cavs will step up their game. The month of March was truly a disappointing for them. I'm expecting Cavs to begin acting like they are the defending champion and start to win basketball games again in succession. I'm seeing Deron Williams as the X-factor that would help them closer to another ring this 2017. Other worth mentioning is Kyle Korver, coming off the bench and providing needed offense specially in the 3 point line will definitely help the Big Three.

Deron Williams is only a factor when those 3 superstar are having an absence on a game. When currently the Big 3 is present, his performance factor is on average of 5 ratings out of 10. Why? Because of the playing time and play decision. Since D Will is the new arrival, he can't make his own set of play like he always doing in his previous teams.

The best thing to covered that is to play Dwill with the bench squad most of the time.

I agree, Williams has been playing pretty good without the big 3, but with them on the floor he's a non-factor or just doesn't seem to mesh well with Lebron or/and Irving. I think they are not used to having a ballhandler and don't give him the ball enough or just don't use him well enough. He's definitely a very special player that can even be the fourth best player in this team.

Also Lue has been awful handling different lineups and rotations, now the season is over. On a positive note, Edy Tavares the new addition played a very good game with 6 pts, 10 rebs and 6 blks! He's definitely a rim protector the Raptors were terrified and avoided driving to the hoop. Let's see if he gets any minutes in the playoffs though, I doubt it, but he is young and has plenty of potential (he was signed for 2 years!).

[cicciobtc]

here is the draw of the playoffs:

Boston (1) vs Chicago ( 8 )
Washington (4) vs Atlanta (5)
Toronto (3) vs Milwaukee (6)
Cleveland (2) vs Indiana (7)

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Golden State (1) vs Portland ( 8 )
L. A. Clippers (4) vs Utah Jazz (5)
Houston (3) vs Oklahoma (6)
San Antonio (2) vs Memphis (7)

The most interesting match is Houston vs Oklahoma.
Are balanced also these 2 matches: Washington vs Atlanta and  L. A. Clippers  vs Utah Jazz

Boston, Cleveland, Golden State, Toronto and San Antonio should easily pass the first round

[mirakal]

everyone is calling him MVP, so he probably won't, specially if OKC is eliminated in the first round

The word you used is "IF" so just wait.

And you are wrong. There is no impact for the criteria when choosing MVP if Oklahoma City Thunders will eliminated in the first round of Playoffs.

If the playoffs result is included when choosing a MVP in the whole season then how it was called "SEASON MVP"?

That's a correct analysis, this coming playoffs is not part of the criteria in determining the season's MVP. Based on my analysis, it's pretty clear that westbrook will be the MVP, the triple double thing is a solid statistics as a basis and I don't even think if anyone could even compete to his stats.

[lumeire]

everyone is calling him MVP, so he probably won't, specially if OKC is eliminated in the first round

The word you used is "IF" so just wait.

And you are wrong. There is no impact for the criteria when choosing MVP if Oklahoma City Thunders will eliminated in the first round of Playoffs.

If the playoffs result is included when choosing a MVP in the whole season then how it was called "SEASON MVP"?

That's a correct analysis, this coming playoffs is not part of the criteria in determining the season's MVP. Based on my analysis, it's pretty clear that westbrook will be the MVP, the triple double thing is a solid statistics as a basis and I don't even think if anyone could even compete to his stats.

Stats are one thing but winning games is another. WestBrook may have the better stats but Harden has the higher wins.

Anyway, we'll find out soon.

[Golftech]

everyone is calling him MVP, so he probably won't, specially if OKC is eliminated in the first round

The word you used is "IF" so just wait.

And you are wrong. There is no impact for the criteria when choosing MVP if Oklahoma City Thunders will eliminated in the first round of Playoffs.

If the playoffs result is included when choosing a MVP in the whole season then how it was called "SEASON MVP"?

That's a correct analysis, this coming playoffs is not part of the criteria in determining the season's MVP. Based on my analysis, it's pretty clear that westbrook will be the MVP, the triple double thing is a solid statistics as a basis and I don't even think if anyone could even compete to his stats.

Stats are one thing but winning games is another. WestBrook may have the better stats but Harden has the higher wins.

Anyway, we'll find out soon.

yes mate if performance wise westbrook really got the advantage but for me overall can be taken by harden he also improved and he also take the game into a new height we can't say yet who will win the mvp raise but this 2 old buddies are really making some good edge.

[elite3000]

everyone is calling him MVP, so he probably won't, specially if OKC is eliminated in the first round

The word you used is "IF" so just wait.

And you are wrong. There is no impact for the criteria when choosing MVP if Oklahoma City Thunders will eliminated in the first round of Playoffs.

If the playoffs result is included when choosing a MVP in the whole season then how it was called "SEASON MVP"?

That's a correct analysis, this coming playoffs is not part of the criteria in determining the season's MVP. Based on my analysis, it's pretty clear that westbrook will be the MVP, the triple double thing is a solid statistics as a basis and I don't even think if anyone could even compete to his stats.

Stats are one thing but winning games is another. WestBrook may have the better stats but Harden has the higher wins.

Anyway, we'll find out soon.

yes mate if performance wise westbrook really got the advantage but for me overall can be taken by harden he also improved and he also take the game into a new height we can't say yet who will win the mvp raise but this 2 old buddies are really making some good edge.

of course the MVP title is not only about who is the better player.

let's say, a certain player is hyped to win the MVP, then everyone bets on him to get the MVP and the odds for the others increase, then the unexpected happens and the betting houses get lots of profit and people with inside information too.

there have been some strange stuff happening lately, for example when the Cavaliers announced they would rest their main players against the Thunders, then when the game was about to start they changed their minds

[azguard]

The play off is starting now is gonna be very interesting for me Houston vs Oklahoma and Boston vs Chicago will be very interesting. Wont pick any winners yet will wait little cuz play off is little different from regular season.

[cicciobtc]

Who win Nba?

Golden State @1.65
Cleveland     @4.50
San Antonio  @8.50
Boston         @15.00
Houston       @20.00
Toronto        @25.00
L.A. Clippers @35.00
Washington  @40.00

Golden State is the great favorite, but the quote of San Antonio at@8.50 is really high

[gabmen]

The play off is starting now is gonna be very interesting for me Houston vs Oklahoma and Boston vs Chicago will be very interesting. Wont pick any winners yet will wait little cuz play off is little different from regular season.

The houston vs OKC i think will be the most interesting for the first round and it would most likely determine who's gonna be this season's MVP. It's quite tight between russ and harden and whoever leds his team beyond the first round would definitely have a big boost for their mvp claim.

[Kimi80]

San Antonio Spurs-Memphis Grizzlies

This is Potentially interesting round. This teams played 4 games in this season and both win twice,on their own court. Off course, play off is totally different thing than regular season and Spurs showed us numerous of times how serious team they are, great job coach Pop and his assistants are doing, but nobody can win that easy on Grizzlies court, so we might have ourselves a six or even seven game show to watch.

[Aqualung89]

Who win Nba?

Golden State @1.65
Cleveland     @4.50
San Antonio  @8.50
Boston         @15.00
Houston       @20.00
Toronto        @25.00
L.A. Clippers @35.00
Washington  @40.00

Golden State is the great favorite, but the quote of San Antonio at@8.50 is really high

Obviously I do not understand why he is a heavy favorite and the rate is so low. To me, Houston is one of my favorite ones, and if Harden shows his full potential, then we will probably see what happens. In San Antonio, we can say good defense.

Do you think it makes sense to bet on these playoffs?

[lumeire]

San Antonio Spurs-Memphis Grizzlies

This is Potentially interesting round. This teams played 4 games in this season and both win twice,on their own court. Off course, play off is totally different thing than regular season and Spurs showed us numerous of times how serious team they are, great job coach Pop and his assistants are doing, but nobody can win that easy on Grizzlies court, so we might have ourselves a six or even seven game show to watch.

If this was the same Memphis 2-3 seasons back they would've had the chance to take the series, now I don't think so. Their twin tower's not as dominant as they've been. Spurs probably in 6.

[Kemarit]

San Antonio Spurs-Memphis Grizzlies

This is Potentially interesting round. This teams played 4 games in this season and both win twice,on their own court. Off course, play off is totally different thing than regular season and Spurs showed us numerous of times how serious team they are, great job coach Pop and his assistants are doing, but nobody can win that easy on Grizzlies court, so we might have ourselves a six or even seven game show to watch.

This is really interesting. Both teams are healthy going into the playoffs putting this series a highly contested one. But I will pick San Antonio to win the series. Marcus Aldridge will be the deciding factor. I think Memphis will be having a hard time matching with him. Leonard will be his usual self in this series and if Marcus elevate his game more the series will really tip in favor of San Antonio. Spurs in 6 games.

[mtnsaa]

Who win Nba?

Golden State @1.65
Cleveland     @4.50
San Antonio  @8.50
Boston         @15.00
Houston       @20.00
Toronto        @25.00
L.A. Clippers @35.00
Washington  @40.00

Golden State is the great favorite, but the quote of San Antonio at@8.50 is really high

Obviously I do not understand why he is a heavy favorite and the rate is so low. To me, Houston is one of my favorite ones, and if Harden shows his full potential, then we will probably see what happens. In San Antonio, we can say good defense.

Do you think it makes sense to bet on these playoffs?

Wow those are some very good odds for San Antonio really...they've showed they have what it takes to beat the Warriors and while I don't deny they are the favorites to take it all the Spurs should be around 5-6 odds in my opinion but what do I know, I'm not a bookmaker.

Boston odds are risky and a long shot but still nice though in case some crazy upsets happen (wouldn't be the first time). The Warriors have a very hard road ahead even if they have 3 of the best players in the league. To me an NBA Final consisting of San Antonio vs. Boston is not some crazy delusion, an injury or two and a single upset can make it happen.

[btc_angela]

Who win Nba?

Golden State @1.65
Cleveland     @4.50
San Antonio  @8.50
Boston         @15.00
Houston       @20.00
Toronto        @25.00
L.A. Clippers @35.00
Washington  @40.00

Golden State is the great favorite, but the quote of San Antonio at@8.50 is really high

Obviously I do not understand why he is a heavy favorite and the rate is so low. To me, Houston is one of my favorite ones, and if Harden shows his full potential, then we will probably see what happens. In San Antonio, we can say good defense.

Do you think it makes sense to bet on these playoffs?

Wow those are some very good odds for San Antonio really...they've showed they have what it takes to beat the Warriors and while I don't deny they are the favorites to take it all the Spurs should be around 5-6 odds in my opinion but what do I know, I'm not a bookmaker.

Boston odds are risky and a long shot but still nice though in case some crazy upsets happen (wouldn't be the first time). The Warriors have a very hard road ahead even if they have 3 of the best players in the league. To me an NBA Final consisting of San Antonio vs. Boston is not some crazy delusion, an injury or two and a single upset can make it happen.

Yeah. San Antonio odds are weird. I don't know why the bookmaker put it at that. The odds should be around Cleveland odds. Well we should bet for San Antonio then because the odds are in our favor. They are a great team and they are capable of beating Golden State for the Finals slot for the West.

[agustina2]

I'm sure with the playoffs coming in, Cavs will step up their game. The month of March was truly a disappointing for them. I'm expecting Cavs to begin acting like they are the defending champion and start to win basketball games again in succession. I'm seeing Deron Williams as the X-factor that would help them closer to another ring this 2017. Other worth mentioning is Kyle Korver, coming off the bench and providing needed offense specially in the 3 point line will definitely help the Big Three.

Deron Williams is only a factor when those 3 superstar are having an absence on a game. When currently the Big 3 is present, his performance factor is on average of 5 ratings out of 10. Why? Because of the playing time and play decision. Since D Will is the new arrival, he can't make his own set of play like he always doing in his previous teams.

The best thing to covered that is to play Dwill with the bench squad most of the time.

I agree, Williams has been playing pretty good without the big 3, but with them on the floor he's a non-factor or just doesn't seem to mesh well with Lebron or/and Irving. I think they are not used to having a ballhandler and don't give him the ball enough or just don't use him well enough. He's definitely a very special player that can even be the fourth best player in this team.

If we look at the stats where DWill is the X-Factor on a team, we can noticed that all plays came from this guy and he has an interesting playing time. So as a point guard alongside with Kyrie Irving, the Deron Williams we know will now turned to a shooting guard and just wait for further decision by the main point guard.

He can just do some own point play analysis once Irving or any point guard are on the bench. That is good in terms of bench backup as surely we can see some bench productions from the Cavaliers which they really needed and lacking of.

[Lionidas]

I do like San Antonio to win it and go all the way this year. Cleveland is a joke and so are the Raptors.
Memphis are tough and Houston has off nights so they are not going to last too long.
The few games I have seen the Spurs playing they have never disappointed.
So I will go with them this year to be the champions of the 2016-2017 season.

[chaser15]

I do like San Antonio to win it and go all the way this year. Cleveland is a joke and so are the Raptors.
Memphis are tough and Houston has off nights so they are not going to last too long.
The few games I have seen the Spurs playing they have never disappointed.
So I will go with them this year to be the champions of the 2016-2017 season.

Im not being a fan of Cleveland Cavaliers but how can you say they are a joke?

Because of their poor performance before this season ends? Because they have worst record when Lebron James is not playing? Because Lue sucks at plays?

Remember last year's finals? Cavaliers playing performance really sucks since Game 1 and being downed to 3-1 by the Warriors. But look how they upset the most strongest team that season and ended up a champion. Winning against the healthy GSW for 3 in a row is not a joke. And even Durant is added in the lineup of GSW, don't expect that is an easy game.

Since you are pointing to San Antonio Spurs, I think you should point out first on teams that Spurs must beat at the West playoffs before entering the NBA finals.

[goinmerry]

Who win Nba?

Golden State @1.65
Cleveland     @4.50
San Antonio  @8.50
Boston         @15.00
Houston       @20.00
Toronto        @25.00
L.A. Clippers @35.00
Washington  @40.00

Golden State is the great favorite, but the quote of San Antonio at@8.50 is really high

What an odds offered for San Antonio Spurs and I think I want to give it a shot eventhough Im not a Spurs fan. Im expecting it around the same range of Cleveland Cavaliers.

Even Cavaliers played bad before the season ends, I think sportsbook considered how Cavs became a champion last season that's why the odds for them is around @4.