2025 NBA Season

[LogitechMouse]

Well played. Harden was at his usual and they were able to defend homecourt this time. Hopefully they bring the momentum to game 3 though we all know how difficult it would be since the warriors will be playing at home. I'm rooting for a different finals encounter this time

Actually this is the kind of game that I am expecting from both teams, both going over 100 points but what I am not expecting is the 22 point margin. I am not sure if GSW is over confident and they didn't expect Houston will make a come back or they just want to bring the game to their turf.

If you see the first round and the second round match up of GSW, in every road game they are losing one and they are winning one game then they will win 2 games in their home. If this will happen again against Rockets, there is a high chance that GSW will go again in the finals. GSW I think didn't over confident but they I think they just let the Rockets win although this is just my opinion. If you see Steve Kerr, he is sitting only and he is calm because he believe in his teammates. Maybe they lose in the game because they have done it with purpose. If GSW will pull a win in Games 3 & 4. it will be 4-peat for them for sure.

[Baofeng]

Well played. Harden was at his usual and they were able to defend homecourt this time. Hopefully they bring the momentum to game 3 though we all know how difficult it would be since the warriors will be playing at home. I'm rooting for a different finals encounter this time

Actually this is the kind of game that I am expecting from both teams, both going over 100 points but what I am not expecting is the 22 point margin. I am not sure if GSW is over confident and they didn't expect Houston will make a come back or they just want to bring the game to their turf.

If you see the first round and the second round match up of GSW, in every road game they are losing one and they are winning one game then they will win 2 games in their home. If this will happen again against Rockets, there is a high chance that GSW will go again in the finals. GSW I think didn't over confident but they I think they just let the Rockets win although this is just my opinion. If you see Steve Kerr, he is sitting only and he is calm because he believe in his teammates. Maybe they lose in the game because they have done it with purpose. If GSW will pull a win in Games 3 & 4. it will be 4-peat for them for sure.

I don't think that coaches "intentionally" wants to lose a game, not in playoffs. I thinks its more of like a losing cause already and perhaps Kerr has other plans in mind. He did try to fight though but Houston is too much specially when their 3's are going in. They still have the homecourt advantage that's why they can afford to lose this one. Players will be well rested going on the next game and it will be on their side. If by chance they win the next 2 games in their home court then its game over.

[joebrook]

Rockets are killing them today because they all know if they do not win this game they are done.
Golden State will not allow them to twin any more games if they do not win this game. Durant would not allow it!
I put an extra bet with under 225.5 points for the total score so hoping all my bets win tonight because the Warriors at half time look like they are on the run losing 64 to 50.

Well played. Harden was at his usual and they were able to defend homecourt this time. Hopefully they bring the momentum to game 3 though we all know how difficult it would be since the warriors will be playing at home. I'm rooting for a different finals encounter this time

Well deserved win for the Rockets. They try to match shots by shots and its very ugly because of turnovers and missed shots. However, Houston suddenly finds it rhythm and Golden State cannot match it. Again KD is the only bright spot on the Warriors side as he remains consistent with 38 points. But Warriors has still the advantage because the next games will be on their turf. I'm expecting a good game from their Big 3, specially Curry after his lack luster showing in Game 2.

Very decisive victory for the Houston Rockets and am beginning to think that Durant is the main player of the team because in the last two games, he alone has been the dominant spark that keeps the team going, The likes of Curry have been ineffective. The Rockets need to take their form to the third game and make sure they win at least one of their away game.

[Reid]

Celtics vs Cavs on Monday. Anyone that has insider if one from the team can't play or all of them are capable?

Cleveland Cavaliers squad are all capable to play.

For Boston Celtics, aside some of their players who are rested for rest of the season/playoffs, the recent one who got injured is Shane Larkin on their Game 4 matched between the Philadelphia 76ers. Although at some point that this guy really helps on defense, his average stats is low so I think his absence can't really bring a bad impact from the whole Boston Celtics squad.

Don't worry about Cleveland Cavaliers and Lebron James because they can't even make any win with in their match between Boston Celtics. They will not go to Finals! Boston in 4. Thoughts? 

I don't know if you really following NBA but even for a 100% Lebron James haters can't ever think of that. Although it has chances, it's difficult to imagined that Cavaliers will take a rest without any win if ever Celtics will got the series.

I think the majority of Celtics fans will say Boston in 6 but not Boston in 4.

So it's like you saying 0.001% to sweep the Cavs by Celtics. I know cavs sweep raptors but. Let see what will happen for cavs now. I really trust this young Celtics to do that on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's gonna be Rockets vs Celtics in 2018 NBA Finals.

Remember what I said here. Celtics in 4.

Let us see Game 3 first.
Lebron and Kevin Love can still smile at the post game interview of Game 2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2FK2n3T1Vk

I guess they are still confident that they can take them on. But it cannot be just with their home court cause they will still lose.
Maybe they have a new game plan that is being worked out.
Game 3 will tell if they really made some change.
Houston already did.

[TravelMug]

Celtics vs Cavs on Monday. Anyone that has insider if one from the team can't play or all of them are capable?

Cleveland Cavaliers squad are all capable to play.

For Boston Celtics, aside some of their players who are rested for rest of the season/playoffs, the recent one who got injured is Shane Larkin on their Game 4 matched between the Philadelphia 76ers. Although at some point that this guy really helps on defense, his average stats is low so I think his absence can't really bring a bad impact from the whole Boston Celtics squad.

Don't worry about Cleveland Cavaliers and Lebron James because they can't even make any win with in their match between Boston Celtics. They will not go to Finals! Boston in 4. Thoughts? 

I don't know if you really following NBA but even for a 100% Lebron James haters can't ever think of that. Although it has chances, it's difficult to imagined that Cavaliers will take a rest without any win if ever Celtics will got the series.

I think the majority of Celtics fans will say Boston in 6 but not Boston in 4.

So it's like you saying 0.001% to sweep the Cavs by Celtics. I know cavs sweep raptors but. Let see what will happen for cavs now. I really trust this young Celtics to do that on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's gonna be Rockets vs Celtics in 2018 NBA Finals.

Remember what I said here. Celtics in 4.

Let us see Game 3 first.
Lebron and Kevin Love can still smile at the post game interview of Game 2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2FK2n3T1Vk

I guess they are still confident that they can take them on. But it cannot be just with their home court cause they will still lose.
Maybe they have a new game plan that is being worked out.
Game 3 will tell if they really made some change.
Houston already did.

I was really surprised at how James and Love can smile despite of having a 0-2 deficit against Boston. Maybe they are just happy that they will be back on their home court and can feel comfortable and very positive that they can get a win in the next 2 games. We will have to see.

I think the changes is pretty obvious, everyone should really help and contribute not just on defense but on getting some points on the board. Love, Korver, Smith and Thompson should really step up their game in the next game.


@joebrook, KD is really the spark of GSW and no longer Curry. I think Curry already accepted that fact that's why we are not seeing numbers he used to do before.

[carlfebz2]

Celtics vs Cavs on Monday. Anyone that has insider if one from the team can't play or all of them are capable?

Cleveland Cavaliers squad are all capable to play.

For Boston Celtics, aside some of their players who are rested for rest of the season/playoffs, the recent one who got injured is Shane Larkin on their Game 4 matched between the Philadelphia 76ers. Although at some point that this guy really helps on defense, his average stats is low so I think his absence can't really bring a bad impact from the whole Boston Celtics squad.

Don't worry about Cleveland Cavaliers and Lebron James because they can't even make any win with in their match between Boston Celtics. They will not go to Finals! Boston in 4. Thoughts? 

I don't know if you really following NBA but even for a 100% Lebron James haters can't ever think of that. Although it has chances, it's difficult to imagined that Cavaliers will take a rest without any win if ever Celtics will got the series.

I think the majority of Celtics fans will say Boston in 6 but not Boston in 4.

So it's like you saying 0.001% to sweep the Cavs by Celtics. I know cavs sweep raptors but. Let see what will happen for cavs now. I really trust this young Celtics to do that on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's gonna be Rockets vs Celtics in 2018 NBA Finals.

Remember what I said here. Celtics in 4.

Let us see Game 3 first.
Lebron and Kevin Love can still smile at the post game interview of Game 2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2FK2n3T1Vk

I guess they are still confident that they can take them on. But it cannot be just with their home court cause they will still lose.
Maybe they have a new game plan that is being worked out.
Game 3 will tell if they really made some change.
Houston already did.

Playing on teams home courts does really give some confidence into its players that they do have the advantage that they do own that place but same as you said they are still prone to lose which we have seen how many times on how a team lose even playing into their own home courts.
Smiling into that interview is just a normal thing because it would turn out on not having an etiquette if you do show up your true emotions which will come out thru your actions and thats how professionalism can be seen but they should really have other game plan on this upcoming game 3 if they would like to break up bostons pace.

[harizen]

The finalists for the six awards that honor top performers from the 2017-18 regular season are now announced:

NBA MVP:
James Harden - I think it's Harden's time now.
LeBron James
Anthony Davis

Rookie of the Year:
Donovan Mitchell
Ben Simmons
Jayson Tatum - Almost out of the nominees but now on favorites because of his big contribution to the Celtics on where they are today.

Coach of the Year:
Dwane Casey
Quin Snyder
Brad Stevens - Well no doubt.

Defensive Player of the Year:
Rudy Gobert
Joel Embiid
Anthony Davis - +1

Most Improved Player:
Victor Oladipo - After he was traded to Pacers, Oladipo has been their scoring leader from the start of the season and maintained it until the end.
Clint Capela
Spencer Dinwiddie

6th Man:
Lou Williams
Eric Gordon - Playing like a starter.
Fred Van Vleet


Trevor Ariza is playing like the Los Angeles Lakers days. His early blast gave Rockets a good phase before the half. Steph Curry also admits that some of Rockets guys adjust (Ariza, Tucker, Gorden) that's why it turned out like that. Surely we can see a state of numerous adjustments over adjustments in this series.

Remember what I said here. Celtics in 4.

Like I said prior to the series, "it has chances". There is still Game 3 and 4.

[Oasisman]

Remember what I said here. Celtics in 4.

Well, I will remeber this. I will go back to this post after the Celts sweep the Cavs and or when the Cavs win in game 3 as well.
Lets see what will happen as the Cavs are back at home for game 3 and game 4.

[Lionidas]

Not sure why Boston Celtics are not in the list but I do think you guys just don't know how strong they are, Brown and Tatum are only 21 years old but then they are dominating the league and which they have already proven themselves with a 2-0 lead by Boston vs Cavs. Lebron James is really in a bad position right now, I just think that even if the Cavs can come back with the 2-0 run they will be eaten by the GSW right away in a sweep due to that Lebron doesn't have the power to carry the team and they don't even have the a team plays to much turnovers. Gladly, my boy Kyrie Irving left to go to the Boston but unfortunately, he got injured but for sure next year when the team is all healthy they will dominate every team and can possibly win the championship.  

Boston Celtics. lol!

And Tatum almost send Lebron out of the game when he tough side armed him at the side of the head. When he went off the court for concussion protocol I bet alot of Cav fans had their hearts in their throats.

[yoseph]

Celtics vs Cavs on Monday. Anyone that has insider if one from the team can't play or all of them are capable?

Cleveland Cavaliers squad are all capable to play.

For Boston Celtics, aside some of their players who are rested for rest of the season/playoffs, the recent one who got injured is Shane Larkin on their Game 4 matched between the Philadelphia 76ers. Although at some point that this guy really helps on defense, his average stats is low so I think his absence can't really bring a bad impact from the whole Boston Celtics squad.

Don't worry about Cleveland Cavaliers and Lebron James because they can't even make any win with in their match between Boston Celtics. They will not go to Finals! Boston in 4. Thoughts? 

I don't know if you really following NBA but even for a 100% Lebron James haters can't ever think of that. Although it has chances, it's difficult to imagined that Cavaliers will take a rest without any win if ever Celtics will got the series.

I think the majority of Celtics fans will say Boston in 6 but not Boston in 4.

So it's like you saying 0.001% to sweep the Cavs by Celtics. I know cavs sweep raptors but. Let see what will happen for cavs now. I really trust this young Celtics to do that on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's gonna be Rockets vs Celtics in 2018 NBA Finals.

Remember what I said here. Celtics in 4.

Let us see Game 3 first.
Lebron and Kevin Love can still smile at the post game interview of Game 2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2FK2n3T1Vk

I guess they are still confident that they can take them on. But it cannot be just with their home court cause they will still lose.
Maybe they have a new game plan that is being worked out.
Game 3 will tell if they really made some change.
Houston already did.

I saw a sports segment where a television station's sports presenters were talking about some Cavaliers fans who were so awful in the second game that they called them out. Definitely the Cavaliers are not making it to the finals and they are going to have to change most of their player and Lebron might still leave though.

[batang_bitcoin]

A lot of memes on social media about Cavaliers.
"It's only 0-2 and we can win later on just like how we did a come back last time."
Every lead is important on this bracket/conference and whoever makes the first win gains the confidence.

My boy Lebron I hope carries them but if not, I got my money on golden state all the way whos your team?

It's hard to decide boy, these teams has the guts. Let's wait for some more games.

[Questat]

A lot of memes on social media about Cavaliers.
"It's only 0-2 and we can win later on just like how we did a come back last time."
Every lead is important on this bracket/conference and whoever makes the first win gains the confidence.

My boy Lebron I hope carries them but if not, I got my money on golden state all the way whos your team?

It's hard to decide boy, these teams has the guts. Let's wait for some more games.

This is gambling, there is no certain in these games, if the cavaliers loss then that's it.
Personally I did put my money on the cavaliers series at the current standing which is 0-2, I love the odds because it's 2.7 and if this wins,
I need to celebrate big.

[LogitechMouse]

Not sure why Boston Celtics are not in the list but I do think you guys just don't know how strong they are, Brown and Tatum are only 21 years old but then they are dominating the league and which they have already proven themselves with a 2-0 lead by Boston vs Cavs. Lebron James is really in a bad position right now, I just think that even if the Cavs can come back with the 2-0 run they will be eaten by the GSW right away in a sweep due to that Lebron doesn't have the power to carry the team and they don't even have the a team plays to much turnovers. Gladly, my boy Kyrie Irving left to go to the Boston but unfortunately, he got injured but for sure next year when the team is all healthy they will dominate every team and can possibly win the championship.  

Boston Celtics. lol!

And Tatum almost send Lebron out of the game when he tough side armed him at the side of the head. When he went off the court for concussion protocol I bet alot of Cav fans had their hearts in their throats.

I can't stop laughing with this scenario where Morris shouted straight at Thompson's ear. Anyway, he deserves to shout because they won at Game 2

I saw what happened to James when he has hit in the arms of Tatum. Cav fans taught that James will be out of the game because of that but anyway, they lost to the young Celtics. Game 3 is a must win game for the Cavs because if they didn't win, they will be out of the series. In the history of NBA, there is no team who won from an 0-3 deficit.

[Distinctin]

Not sure why Boston Celtics are not in the list but I do think you guys just don't know how strong they are, Brown and Tatum are only 21 years old but then they are dominating the league and which they have already proven themselves with a 2-0 lead by Boston vs Cavs. Lebron James is really in a bad position right now, I just think that even if the Cavs can come back with the 2-0 run they will be eaten by the GSW right away in a sweep due to that Lebron doesn't have the power to carry the team and they don't even have the a team plays to much turnovers. Gladly, my boy Kyrie Irving left to go to the Boston but unfortunately, he got injured but for sure next year when the team is all healthy they will dominate every team and can possibly win the championship.  

Boston Celtics. lol!

And Tatum almost send Lebron out of the game when he tough side armed him at the side of the head. When he went off the court for concussion protocol I bet alot of Cav fans had their hearts in their throats.

I can't stop laughing with this scenario where Morris shouted straight at Thompson's ear. Anyway, he deserves to shout because they won at Game 2

I saw what happened to James when he has hit in the arms of Tatum. Cav fans taught that James will be out of the game because of that but anyway, they lost to the young Celtics. Game 3 is a must win game for the Cavs because if they didn't win, they will be out of the series. In the history of NBA, there is no team who won from an 0-3 deficit.

It's good to back them in game 3 if you are a gambler, James is very consistent in the playoffs, I think this series will be like
the first round, in the end it will be the cavaliers who will win the series. I maybe wrong or right but I believe on the cavaliers to win.

[Reid]

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I can't stop laughing with this scenario where Morris shouted straight at Thompson's ear. Anyway, he deserves to shout because they won at Game 2

I saw what happened to James when he has hit in the arms of Tatum. Cav fans taught that James will be out of the game because of that but anyway, they lost to the young Celtics. Game 3 is a must win game for the Cavs because if they didn't win, they will be out of the series. In the history of NBA, there is no team who won from an 0-3 deficit.

True. It is a must win or their fans will get a little doubtful again about how they play the game.
It should not be just Lebron. They keep on leaning on him and thinks they can do it because of him.
This is not the season anymore. Players should play hard everytime and idle. Just one second of error could mean a lot to the game.
I am not fan of both so I think I will just be a critic here.  

[Granxis]

I almost made guaranteed choices.
Golden State Warriors - Houston Rockets  ▼Golden State Warriors
Cleveland Cavaliers - Boston Celtics ▼   Cleveland Cavaliers

[Zach707]

I almost made guaranteed choices.
Golden State Warriors - Houston Rockets  ▼Golden State Warriors
Cleveland Cavaliers - Boston Celtics ▼   Cleveland Cavaliers

You know, it is gambling and we can't be sure who will really win in the series. Sometimes we based our decisions, specially here in the NBA on the star players when we bet our money. Of course i will put my money the Cleveland Cavaliers because they had Lebron James while the Boston Celtics don't have Kyrie Irving at the moment. But things happen specially if we are playing a round ball. 

[batang_bitcoin]

A lot of memes on social media about Cavaliers.
"It's only 0-2 and we can win later on just like how we did a come back last time."
Every lead is important on this bracket/conference and whoever makes the first win gains the confidence.

My boy Lebron I hope carries them but if not, I got my money on golden state all the way whos your team?

It's hard to decide boy, these teams has the guts. Let's wait for some more games.

This is gambling, there is no certain in these games, if the cavaliers loss then that's it.
Personally I did put my money on the cavaliers series at the current standing which is 0-2, I love the odds because it's 2.7 and if this wins,
I need to celebrate big.

But there is sort of conspiracy that most of the games in the playoffs are going to a game 7 but that's just another theory.

Good luck on your bet tomorrow, Cavs will win tomorrow eh?

[crwth]

A lot of memes on social media about Cavaliers.
"It's only 0-2 and we can win later on just like how we did a come back last time."
Every lead is important on this bracket/conference and whoever makes the first win gains the confidence.

My boy Lebron I hope carries them but if not, I got my money on golden state all the way whos your team?

It's hard to decide boy, these teams has the guts. Let's wait for some more games.

This is gambling, there is no certain in these games, if the cavaliers loss then that's it.
Personally I did put my money on the cavaliers series at the current standing which is 0-2, I love the odds because it's 2.7 and if this wins,
I need to celebrate big.

But there is sort of conspiracy that most of the games in the playoffs are going to a game 7 but that's just another theory.

Good luck on your bet tomorrow, Cavs will win tomorrow eh?

Probably in some countries with their games that are really popular day make it long so that there would be more money to be produced. I think that’s just my opinion on it but necessarily it isn’t true. Hopefully they would have a come back.

[btc_angela]

A lot of memes on social media about Cavaliers.
"It's only 0-2 and we can win later on just like how we did a come back last time."
Every lead is important on this bracket/conference and whoever makes the first win gains the confidence.

My boy Lebron I hope carries them but if not, I got my money on golden state all the way whos your team?

It's hard to decide boy, these teams has the guts. Let's wait for some more games.

This is gambling, there is no certain in these games, if the cavaliers loss then that's it.
Personally I did put my money on the cavaliers series at the current standing which is 0-2, I love the odds because it's 2.7 and if this wins,
I need to celebrate big.

But there is sort of conspiracy that most of the games in the playoffs are going to a game 7 but that's just another theory.

Good luck on your bet tomorrow, Cavs will win tomorrow eh?

Just another conspiracy theory mate. Phil Donahue no longer officiates so there's no one who can influence the outcome and say that Game 7 will always be pushed. Its a must win situation for the Lebron and his team. I'm sure that they will do everything at their disposal to take Game 3 so its a good bet if the Cavs is the underdog here. But if they lose, damn a lot of Cavs fans will bitch around. hahahaha. Goodluck to your bet.