2025 NBA Season

[Finestream]

Man in my own analysis of what happened to Kawhi Leonard I really think Zaza Pachulia intentionally injured Kawhi. Repeated the video a dozen times and I always came up to a conclusion that the extra step of Zaza Pachulia is not even necessary, he didn't even jump to be out of balance in that move, for it was a dirty play that made it look unintentional in the video playback. Now if Kawhi did not come back the game would be one sided in all of the series. 

It could be because the warriors are very frustrated when they were down with big points but that is normal in the game, there are a lot of dirty players out there and Draymond was one of them. Kawhi is the best player of the team, we need his clutch plays to beat this overrated warriors. This game would not be fun to watch without Kawhi, unless they will win game 2 like what they did winning in Houston even without him.

[gabmen]

Man in my own analysis of what happened to Kawhi Leonard I really think Zaza Pachulia intentionally injured Kawhi. Repeated the video a dozen times and I always came up to a conclusion that the extra step of Zaza Pachulia is not even necessary, he didn't even jump to be out of balance in that move, for it was a dirty play that made it look unintentional in the video playback. Now if Kawhi did not come back the game would be one sided in all of the series. 

It could be because the warriors are very frustrated when they were down with big points but that is normal in the game, there are a lot of dirty players out there and Draymond was one of them. Kawhi is the best player of the team, we need his clutch plays to beat this overrated warriors. This game would not be fun to watch without Kawhi, unless they will win game 2 like what they did winning in Houston even without him.

well hopefully though he can return. let's face it without kahwi this would be a dull series where the warriors would just steamroll over a team that just lost its starting pointguard and now it's best player

[BlackMambaPH]

The western and Eastern conference finals will commence soon. The first game will be Golden State warriors vs San Antonio Spurs at warriors home. Hoping that Spurs will win the series.

I'm surprised you go for San Antonio Spurs even Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard is out of the game because of injuries  Honestly I thought Golden State Warriors will win with +5 lead but it's only 2 lead win by the Golden State Warriors. I don't know some of the people here saying that Zacha P. intentionally injured Kahwi Leonard.

[Caladonian]

The western and Eastern conference finals will commence soon. The first game will be Golden State warriors vs San Antonio Spurs at warriors home. Hoping that Spurs will win the series.

I'm surprised you go for San Antonio Spurs even Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard is out of the game because of injuries  Honestly I thought Golden State Warriors will win with +5 lead but it's only 2 lead win by the Golden State Warriors. I don't know some of the people here saying that Zacha P. intentionally injured Kahwi Leonard.

just watch the news and kawhi already stated that he didn't think that zacha intentionally hit him to have that injury perhaps he believed that it was an honest accident if kawhi will not play this coming game two we will see the domination of gsw for sure and handicap will be the best thing to bet with personally i will go with gsw even i'm a fan of spurs but being a gambler i always look for advantage.

[Ziskinberg]

The western and Eastern conference finals will commence soon. The first game will be Golden State warriors vs San Antonio Spurs at warriors home. Hoping that Spurs will win the series.

I'm surprised you go for San Antonio Spurs even Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard is out of the game because of injuries  Honestly I thought Golden State Warriors will win with +5 lead but it's only 2 lead win by the Golden State Warriors. I don't know some of the people here saying that Zacha P. intentionally injured Kahwi Leonard.

just watch the news and kawhi already stated that he didn't think that zacha intentionally hit him to have that injury perhaps he believed that it was an honest accident if kawhi will not play this coming game two we will see the domination of gsw for sure and handicap will be the best thing to bet with personally i will go with gsw even i'm a fan of spurs but being a gambler i always look for advantage.

What will be the line in game 2 then, game 1 was spurs at +10 and without Kawhi it could be +15, haven't check on my sportsbook yet but I already see a bright 2-0 lead for the warriors. I'm looking for game 3 already and I think if in game 2 the warriors will route the spurs it would be interesting to see the value of moneyline in game 3.

[bhadz]

Disastrous game for Houston. San Antonio won 114-75 (gap of 39 points).
Now there will be the San Antonio-Golden State conference final.
Golden State is clearly favored but San Antonio can win at least 2 games in the series

Everyone is expecting that this game will get up to game 7. Too bad for Rockets they were outscored and this is going to be a good match, San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors. GSW will be the best pick for this match but I don't want to underestimate SAS, they also playing well for this series and maybe not only 2 games they can win.

Well anyone would at this point be picking gsw and the cavs to meet in a finals rematch and people have the right to believe so considering how these two teams dominated the playoffs. And most likely for the east it would be easy for the cavs but I'm looking at a different picture for the west finals. The spurs have a legitimate chance of beating gsw though the warriors, stacked as they are, will be having a huge advantage.

It's the best pick for each and everyone of us. And As the game of Wizards vs Celtics is done already, the Wizards won and there will be a game 7 for their face off. This is a good thing for the Cavaliers because they will have enough time to take some rest and while having some practice. I'll go also with the pick of GSW vs Cavs.

That's pretty the choice of everyone but it's not final yet, the warriors are still gonna face the Spurs which I think their biggest rival in the west. This season they have an even record against each other AFAIK and that gives the bettors to select the spurs at this level since they offer great odds compared to the warriors. Actually warriors are the heavy favorites, this is a rare situation for the Spurs since most of the time they are the favorites.

It was a miracle like game for Warriors, and look on how did Spurs hold this game even many are saying that this game is going to be an easy win to Golden State Warriors. But look on how did Spurs managed to make this game 1 as a hard fight to Golden State Warriors.

[jakelyson]

Man in my own analysis of what happened to Kawhi Leonard I really think Zaza Pachulia intentionally injured Kawhi. Repeated the video a dozen times and I always came up to a conclusion that the extra step of Zaza Pachulia is not even necessary, he didn't even jump to be out of balance in that move, for it was a dirty play that made it look unintentional in the video playback. Now if Kawhi did not come back the game would be one sided in all of the series. 

It could be because the warriors are very frustrated when they were down with big points but that is normal in the game, there are a lot of dirty players out there and Draymond was one of them. Kawhi is the best player of the team, we need his clutch plays to beat this overrated warriors. This game would not be fun to watch without Kawhi, unless they will win game 2 like what they did winning in Houston even without him.

It will be hard to beat gsw without kawhi on the floor. Gsw is very strong offensively. But if coach pop can devise a play that can limit the scoring power of gsw with his remaining players, they may still make it. They still have strong defensive players left.

[Baofeng]

The western and Eastern conference finals will commence soon. The first game will be Golden State warriors vs San Antonio Spurs at warriors home. Hoping that Spurs will win the series.

I'm surprised you go for San Antonio Spurs even Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard is out of the game because of injuries  Honestly I thought Golden State Warriors will win with +5 lead but it's only 2 lead win by the Golden State Warriors. I don't know some of the people here saying that Zacha P. intentionally injured Kahwi Leonard.

just watch the news and kawhi already stated that he didn't think that zacha intentionally hit him to have that injury perhaps he believed that it was an honest accident if kawhi will not play this coming game two we will see the domination of gsw for sure and handicap will be the best thing to bet with personally i will go with gsw even i'm a fan of spurs but being a gambler i always look for advantage.

Of course Kahwi Leonard will not tell that he was intentionally hit by Zacha because he try to be a good sport. But from the looks of it, and in opinion, Zacha did intentionally try to harm Leonard. There are a lot of dirty players out there who will do intentionally hit the star player of the opposing team to gain advantage.

[mtnsaa]

The western and Eastern conference finals will commence soon. The first game will be Golden State warriors vs San Antonio Spurs at warriors home. Hoping that Spurs will win the series.

I'm surprised you go for San Antonio Spurs even Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard is out of the game because of injuries  Honestly I thought Golden State Warriors will win with +5 lead but it's only 2 lead win by the Golden State Warriors. I don't know some of the people here saying that Zacha P. intentionally injured Kahwi Leonard.

just watch the news and kawhi already stated that he didn't think that zacha intentionally hit him to have that injury perhaps he believed that it was an honest accident if kawhi will not play this coming game two we will see the domination of gsw for sure and handicap will be the best thing to bet with personally i will go with gsw even i'm a fan of spurs but being a gambler i always look for advantage.

Of course Kahwi Leonard will not tell that he was intentionally hit by Zacha because he try to be a good sport. But from the looks of it, and in opinion, Zacha did intentionally try to harm Leonard. There are a lot of dirty players out there who will do intentionally hit the star player of the opposing team to gain advantage.

Leonard would never admit that since he has nothing to gain from such a controversial accusation. In my mind there was no doubt that Pachulia wanted to inflict harm, he got lucky of course in his first try. I don't believe in coincidences and he only needed to extend his feet a little, just like fishing . If it was another player without a dirty image like I don't know Curry or Livingston, then there could be some doubts but it was Zaza Pachulia!

As others have mentioned the Spurs deployed these dirty tricks for years when Bruce Bowen was on court so they have nothing to complain (same coach and even a couple of players like Manu and Parker).

[harizen]

Intentional or not, things already happened and no other choice but to go forward.

Somehow, if Kawhi Leonard is still on the floor, the Spurs defense and momentum will not thoroughly goes down until the end of the quarter. Popovich had been good for taking timeouts even they have a large lead just to cut Warriors momentum especially Steph Curry who just alone did some good performance since the game began. But timeouts is limited so when Warriors are doing a rally after Kawhi's dissappearance, not much timeouts had been called. Warriors play good that's all I can say that even Kawhi on the floor, they will close the game in small lead. Curry already bags big points before the half. Others blame that other Spurs players must maintain the lead even without Kawhi but in reality it's hard because they are not ready. If prior to game and Kawhi Leonard was not present maybe they can adjust.

But like I said, they must move on and I think Spurs will not make things go easy even without their key player on the floor.

As others have mentioned the Spurs deployed these dirty tricks for years when Bruce Bowen was on court so they have nothing to complain (same coach and even a couple of players like Manu and Parker).

Those people doesn't know the point here. Nothing to complain because someone did it in the past in their roster history? What if the impact is heavy? They will just be silent? Im not talking about the recent issue but on the future if ever there will be situation like that.

[mtnsaa]

Intentional or not, things already happened and no other choice but to go forward.

Somehow, if Kawhi Leonard is still on the floor, the Spurs defense and momentum will not thoroughly goes down until the end of the quarter. Popovich had been good for taking timeouts even they have a large lead just to cut Warriors momentum especially Steph Curry who just alone did some good performance since the game began. But timeouts is limited so when Warriors are doing a rally after Kawhi's dissappearance, not much timeouts had been called. Warriors play good that's all I can say that even Kawhi on the floor, they will close the game in small lead. Curry already bags big points before the half. Others blame that other Spurs players must maintain the lead even without Kawhi but in reality it's hard because they are not ready. If prior to game and Kawhi Leonard was not present maybe they can adjust.

But like I said, they must move on and I think Spurs will not make things go easy even without their key player on the floor.

As others have mentioned the Spurs deployed these dirty tricks for years when Bruce Bowen was on court so they have nothing to complain (same coach and even a couple of players like Manu and Parker).

Those people doesn't know the point here. Nothing to complain because someone did it in the past in their roster history? What if the impact is heavy? They will just be silent? Im not talking about the recent issue but on the future if ever there will be situation like that.

Of course they were all accomplices back then and now you have to hear Popovich crying about it lol, it's irony at the highest level! I think others should complain about it, not the Spurs, so it doesn't happen again and Pachulia gets some sort of punishment. I know for many it's not clear if he was intentional or not but these things should not fly in the NBA anymore. I'm a Cavs fan and I don't like the Warriors one bit but I can't feel any sympathy for the Spurs right now. What Pachulia did is inexcusable and should be punished but the Spurs should remain silent.

[harizen]

Intentional or not, things already happened and no other choice but to go forward.

Somehow, if Kawhi Leonard is still on the floor, the Spurs defense and momentum will not thoroughly goes down until the end of the quarter. Popovich had been good for taking timeouts even they have a large lead just to cut Warriors momentum especially Steph Curry who just alone did some good performance since the game began. But timeouts is limited so when Warriors are doing a rally after Kawhi's dissappearance, not much timeouts had been called. Warriors play good that's all I can say that even Kawhi on the floor, they will close the game in small lead. Curry already bags big points before the half. Others blame that other Spurs players must maintain the lead even without Kawhi but in reality it's hard because they are not ready. If prior to game and Kawhi Leonard was not present maybe they can adjust.

But like I said, they must move on and I think Spurs will not make things go easy even without their key player on the floor.

As others have mentioned the Spurs deployed these dirty tricks for years when Bruce Bowen was on court so they have nothing to complain (same coach and even a couple of players like Manu and Parker).

Those people doesn't know the point here. Nothing to complain because someone did it in the past in their roster history? What if the impact is heavy? They will just be silent? Im not talking about the recent issue but on the future if ever there will be situation like that.

Of course they were all accomplices back then and now you have to hear Popovich crying about it lol, it's irony at the highest level! I think others should complain about it, not the Spurs, so it doesn't happen again and Pachulia gets some sort of punishment. I know for many it's not clear if he was intentional or not but these things should not fly in the NBA anymore. I'm a Cavs fan and I don't like the Warriors one bit but I can't feel any sympathy for the Spurs right now. What Pachulia did is inexcusable and should be punished but the Spurs should remain silent.

Well expect the "complaints" will last until Game 2 begins.

Spurs really suffers a hard road this series from the beginning. And now facing again another problem with their main man missing in action. Kawhi is definitely out now in their Game 2 match. Golden State Warriors is so deadly that you want your squad to be healthy just to match this team.

Hope this words from Patty Mills will give hopes to the remaining squad. "All we can control is going out Game 2, playing hard and playing smart to get back on track. We have a great opportunity. It's obviously a big loss, but I think the belief still within the group is that no matter who's on the floor, we've still got a great opportunity here. And we all believe no matter who is on the court, we can go and get this done."

[tabas]

Man in my own analysis of what happened to Kawhi Leonard I really think Zaza Pachulia intentionally injured Kawhi. Repeated the video a dozen times and I always came up to a conclusion that the extra step of Zaza Pachulia is not even necessary, he didn't even jump to be out of balance in that move, for it was a dirty play that made it look unintentional in the video playback. Now if Kawhi did not come back the game would be one sided in all of the series. 

It could be because the warriors are very frustrated when they were down with big points but that is normal in the game, there are a lot of dirty players out there and Draymond was one of them. Kawhi is the best player of the team, we need his clutch plays to beat this overrated warriors. This game would not be fun to watch without Kawhi, unless they will win game 2 like what they did winning in Houston even without him.

It will be hard to beat gsw without kawhi on the floor. Gsw is very strong offensively. But if coach pop can devise a play that can limit the scoring power of gsw with his remaining players, they may still make it. They still have strong defensive players left.

That's the trade mark of Golden State, they surely is good in offensive plays and also in defensive moves. But I know that GSW is playing well and they are not confident against Spurs, they know that even with a single wrong move it can make the momentum turn around for them and will be in favor of the Spurs.

[deadsilent]

Job well done for Zaza Pachulla! He is the mvp! Lol!
GS will be massacred if Kawhi Leonard didn't injured by that nasty foot of Zaza Pachulla. Kawhi is unstoppable on that game. I doubt he will comeback on game 2. No more key players for Spurs. But i think game 2 is never gonna be easy for GS. Coach Pov trained his players very well. If you see even rookies can match GS.

[freedomgo]

Finally it's going to be the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers who will face the East Finals, it was really a close game from 1st to 2nd quarter until the Boston made a good run in the 3rd quarter that give them a comfortable lead and although the Wizard try to close the game but Boston are the better team tonight so they deserve the win. Good luck for this two, time to beat for the cavaliers game 1 ....

[AtlantaFive]

Boston celtics will face cleveland cavaliers at the eastern conference finals! Congrats to the celtics for making it to the finals! hope they won't be sweep by the defending champs!

[youngagethinker]

Finally it's going to be the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers who will face the East Finals, it was really a close game from 1st to 2nd quarter until the Boston made a good run in the 3rd quarter that give them a comfortable lead and although the Wizard try to close the game but Boston are the better team tonight so they deserve the win. Good luck for this two, time to beat for the cavaliers game 1 ....

Yup that was a hard fought battle that was pushed to game 7 (Boston vs Wizards), cavaliers is a very strong team. Undoubtedly strong form the inside and very fast at executing plays on the outside. But Boston Celtics is the number one contender in the east so they might have a shot in winning the series. If the big three in the cavaliers is injured (Kyrie, lebron, and love) they will lose momentum and I think that would lead to a loss. Let’s just see what will happen.
The battle in the western finals on the other side is so intense though.

[Japinat]

Boston celtics will face cleveland cavaliers at the eastern conference finals! Congrats to the celtics for making it to the finals! hope they won't be sweep by the defending champs!

Cavaliers love sweeping the Celtics, I hope to see a different outcome this season, they have the home court advantage since they finished with top 1 in the east and that is a good opportunity for them to prove they are good at home. They never lose at home against the Wizards so that would be a great factor we can consider on betting with them, I think they are underdog in the series but let's see what they can do.

[Caladonian]

Boston Celtics 115 - 105 Washington Wizards

Golden State Warriors 02:00 San Antonio Spurs

Boston made it, now its cavs that they need to face off its the two best in the east we will sew how they handle the cavs which is still hunger to defend their title, thomas needs to play its best until the last game of this series.

[Finestream]

Boston Celtics 115 - 105 Washington Wizards

Golden State Warriors 02:00 San Antonio Spurs

Boston made it, now its cavs that they need to face off its the two best in the east we will sew how they handle the cavs which is still hunger to defend their title, thomas needs to play its best until the last game of this series.

Cavaliers are a top caliber team, the Celtics cannot beat them for sure, currently the line is -3.5 for the cavaliers, I think it's a gift for the public bettors. Let's pound that line, cavaliers are well rested and they will be playing a team that they have been dominating in this league.