2024 NBA Season

[freedomgo]

The only hard series that the Spurs are facing is the round one, but it seems they can take care of the Nuggets.
If they will pass through the 2nd round, they will be facing either the Blazers or the OKC, I believe they have a good chance, though I think they will be again underdog.

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[Ranly123]

The only hard series that the Spurs are facing is the round one, but it seems they can take care of the Nuggets.
If they will pass through the 2nd round, they will be facing either the Blazers or the OKC, I believe they have a good chance, though I think they will be again underdog.

Man, don't take the other team easily. As the playoffs goes, those underrated are hungrier than those on top. So I guess your Spurs should take their enemy seriously and be more hungrier for the title in order to win the series.

[spadormie]

Game 3 results between Warriors and Clippers: Warriors 132 - Clippers 105, GSW lead 2-1. So much for Durant being shutdown by Beverley as he exploded with 38 points.

Even without Demarcus Cousins they took the win and even though it's on Clippers home they still won the game. Durant showed Beverley that he can't be shut downed by him. A difference between a superstar and a two way player.

Spurs win as well 118-110 to lead Denver 2-1 as well. Derrick White proves to be the game changer as he goes to score a career high 36 points, 5 rebounds with 5 assists.

Well, there's a new boy in town. I like how he plays. He is really a game changer to spurs.

No Joel Embiid? No problem, as Ben Simmons put on a show with postseason career-high 31 points, together with 4, rebounds 9 assists and 3 blocks defeating the Brooklyn Nets 131-115 and also lead the series with 2-1.

No Joel Embiid? No problem? No, it should still be that way. They should win games on Brooklyn since they are a stacked team.

[BlueStackz]

It is not a shock that Spurs won at home, it was weird to see them beat Denver at their home because Denver is one of those places where everyone loses because of the height and all that but also Spurs were not that great on the road, its just shows you how much different playoffs are.

However, one thing that came out of this game is derrick white, we all knew he was a good player but I didn't expected this much from him, he is literally playing like a player who is vital to the team now. Dejounte will come back soon and White will be there as well. For the guard spots they have White, Murray, Mills, Forbes, Bellinelli and rookie Lonnie. How are they going to shape the next year?

I mean I am not even talking about Derozan because he can play small forward now but that guard spot needs a revamp for sure, I hope they can get one or two good players on forward spots or they are going to be a team with just guards and bigs.

[stomachgrowls]

great players work on their weakness'.

Agreed, they just need to add variety on their moves to be unpredictable sometimes. But some weakness can't be worked on like Free throws, if Shaq improved his free throws he could have add a couple of championship rings to his fingers.

He can't be perfect and no player is perfect, usually big guy which are athletic at the same time are not good in FT.
I believe Shaq was also the heaviest big man in the NBA history ( correct me if I'm wrong), so that's expected, what's good for him is he won a championship.

Nothing else matters as long he won some championship and thats the main thing and indeed theres no such perfect player where everyone do really have that flaws no matter what.

The only hard series that the Spurs are facing is the round one, but it seems they can take care of the Nuggets.
If they will pass through the 2nd round, they will be facing either the Blazers or the OKC, I believe they have a good chance, though I think they will be again underdog.

Man, don't take the other team easily. As the playoffs goes, those underrated are hungrier than those on top. So I guess your Spurs should take their enemy seriously and be more hungrier for the title in order to win the series.

A must thing to have where getting serious on all fights yet this season would be entirely different from past years.We are seeing underdogs do win over top tier teams which is really very enticing to see.

[bisdak40]

The only hard series that the Spurs are facing is the round one, but it seems they can take care of the Nuggets.
If they will pass through the 2nd round, they will be facing either the Blazers or the OKC, I believe they have a good chance, though I think they will be again underdog.

Man, don't take the other team easily. As the playoffs goes, those underrated are hungrier than those on top. So I guess your Spurs should take their enemy seriously and be more hungrier for the title in order to win the series.

Teams that are in the playoffs can't be taken lightly but as far as the series between the Nuggets and Spurs is concern i think the Spurs has a good chance of winning that and if they play the Blazers which also has a good chance of winning their series against OKC, we can base on speculation on history on their head to head at the elimination which is even. Blazer vs Spurs in the second round would be a good series but it's not over yet on the first round.

[Oasisman]

Teams that are in the playoffs can't be taken lightly but as far as the series between the Nuggets and Spurs is concern i think the Spurs has a good chance of winning that and if they play the Blazers which also has a good chance of winning their series against OKC, we can base on speculation on history on their head to head at the elimination which is even. Blazer vs Spurs in the second round would be a good series but it's not over yet on the first round.

Nuggets is on different level this year, so if ever the Spurs win this series, Nuggets will surely give them a hard time. In fact, my intuition is telling me that this series will lead to game 7. Tough match up btw.

[Caladonian]

Teams that are in the playoffs can't be taken lightly but as far as the series between the Nuggets and Spurs is concern i think the Spurs has a good chance of winning that and if they play the Blazers which also has a good chance of winning their series against OKC, we can base on speculation on history on their head to head at the elimination which is even. Blazer vs Spurs in the second round would be a good series but it's not over yet on the first round.

Nuggets is on different level this year, so if ever the Spurs win this series, Nuggets will surely give them a hard time. In fact, my intuition is telling me that this series will lead to game 7. Tough match up btw.

Spurs have system that makes Pop a good executer, the squad needs to follow his leads and surely he won't disappoint them, I can agree to you with how Nuggets went to this far, they are already a different team with the goal to step forward, the quest still open for them as long as they are playing that hard, game to reach the do or die series will be more interesting to watch unlike those remaining matches where even they are still on, you can predict with honesty who will have the edge against one another.

[Distinctin]

Anyone here intested betting on the Spurs to win the championship? They have a decent odds for the backers, I'm thinking of putting a small amount.
Need you to go with me here, we only loss small but we can win big, actually the line currently is x36 I guess (haven't reviewed it again).

[Oasisman]

Teams that are in the playoffs can't be taken lightly but as far as the series between the Nuggets and Spurs is concern i think the Spurs has a good chance of winning that and if they play the Blazers which also has a good chance of winning their series against OKC, we can base on speculation on history on their head to head at the elimination which is even. Blazer vs Spurs in the second round would be a good series but it's not over yet on the first round.

Nuggets is on different level this year, so if ever the Spurs win this series, Nuggets will surely give them a hard time. In fact, my intuition is telling me that this series will lead to game 7. Tough match up btw.

Spurs have system that makes Pop a good executer, the squad needs to follow his leads and surely he won't disappoint them, I can agree to you with how Nuggets went to this far, they are already a different team with the goal to step forward, the quest still open for them as long as they are playing that hard, game to reach the do or die series will be more interesting to watch unlike those remaining matches where even they are still on, you can predict with honesty who will have the edge against one another.

Pop is one tough coach, we rarely find another coach like him in the future, and as much I really wanted them to win , and I know the Spurs have a huge chance to win this series, yet I also wanted the Nuggets to compete for the WCF. So, I guess both teams are really deserving to win. TBH, this is the only match up that gives my attention and interest. I'm even confused in which team should I place my bet lol.

[Botnake]

3-0 for the celtics and pacers series, I'm afraid they will sweep the pacers in this series.
This time bench are stepping up, they don't rely too much on Irving only and if they will play like this they will be a tough team to beat.

Irving had 10 assist, did not seen this for awhile.

[btc_angela]

3-0 for the celtics and pacers series, I'm afraid they will sweep the pacers in this series.
This time bench are stepping up, they don't rely too much on Irving only and if they will play like this they will be a tough team to beat.

Irving had 10 assist, did not seen this for awhile.

Yeah, it looks like Pacers a had given up already. So there's a possibility of a 4-0 Boston win here.  Irving is not passing that much as he is talking bulk of the scoring lately. But it was a change seeing him with this numbers. As for the Pacers, it will be a big uphill and as this point, I don't think they have enough gas in the tank.

[Botnake]

3-0 for the celtics and pacers series, I'm afraid they will sweep the pacers in this series.
This time bench are stepping up, they don't rely too much on Irving only and if they will play like this they will be a tough team to beat.

Irving had 10 assist, did not seen this for awhile.

Yeah, it looks like Pacers a had given up already. So there's a possibility of a 4-0 Boston win here.  Irving is not passing that much as he is talking bulk of the scoring lately. But it was a change seeing him with this numbers. As for the Pacers, it will be a big uphill and as this point, I don't think they have enough gas in the tank.

If they only have oladipo, they could match the Celtics well.

Remember the last season when Oladipo was playing, they had more wins, and if I'm not mistaken, they reach the 2nd round against the Cavaliers and gave them a good series, this time a complete opposite.

[bisdak40]

If they only have oladipo, they could match the Celtics well.

Remember the last season when Oladipo was playing, they had more wins, and if I'm not mistaken, they reach the 2nd round against the Cavaliers and gave them a good series, this time a complete opposite.

Even if they have Oladipo on the Pacers, this is not the same Celtics that fought on the playoffs last year. Irving and Hayward are already healthy and people expect these two guys to lead the Celtics to the Eastern Finals though Hayward have not yet exploded scoring wise.

[Yaunfitda]

If they only have oladipo, they could match the Celtics well.

Remember the last season when Oladipo was playing, they had more wins, and if I'm not mistaken, they reach the 2nd round against the Cavaliers and gave them a good series, this time a complete opposite.

Even if they have Oladipo on the Pacers, this is not the same Celtics that fought on the playoffs last year. Irving and Hayward are already healthy and people expect these two guys to lead the Celtics to the Eastern Finals though Hayward have not yet exploded scoring wise.

Yes, but I think the series will be much competitive and closer as what we have seen this year.

V. Oladipo could be a good factor maybe it will be 2-1 or something and it's going to be very difficult to predict the winner. But as you can see, Celtics is already up and could close the show the next game.

[Oasisman]

If they only have oladipo, they could match the Celtics well.

Remember the last season when Oladipo was playing, they had more wins, and if I'm not mistaken, they reach the 2nd round against the Cavaliers and gave them a good series, this time a complete opposite.

Even if they have Oladipo on the Pacers, this is not the same Celtics that fought on the playoffs last year. Irving and Hayward are already healthy and people expect these two guys to lead the Celtics to the Eastern Finals though Hayward have not yet exploded scoring wise.

Irving's absence last year gave opportunity to the young core and for the Celts to prove themselves, and their rotation was top notch, except they're still young compared to the experienced Cavs. It could be a different outcome if Irving and Hayward were playing last year. Its not gonna be the same ball rotation as it was when they played last year, since Irving is in full control offensively not allowing everyone to touch the ball.
On the other hand, I still have a feeling that Pacers will win in game 4.

[Baofeng]

OKC was able to withstand Portland's comeback in the third and prove that they are not going to be sweep by Lillard and CJ as they win game 3, 120-108. Lillard exploded for 25 points in the 3rd quarter alone,  and CJ McCollum made a 3 to tie the score 89-89, but that is the closest that they can get as they forced turnover after turnover. Like others have been expecting this is an interesting match, specially Westbrook vs Lillard.

[BlueStackz]

Oladipo of course would make a difference, saying otherwise would be disingenuous to say the least. I think the real question is will it be enough? I mean if they had Oladipo they would be better than they are right now but I doubt they would be better than Celtics. Celtics is playing with a lot of defensive strengths on their side and brad Stevens is one of the best defensive coaches in the league, that means even if they can't score much they will certainly hold you down to a low score as well.

Oladipo is not some Kevin Durant type player who can take over a whole game so he probably wouldn't find any solutions neither. They are all around not as good as Celtics no matter what, not because Celtics is amazing but they are just simply better than Pacers with this roster.

[LogitechMouse]

3-0 for the celtics and pacers series, I'm afraid they will sweep the pacers in this series.
This time bench are stepping up, they don't rely too much on Irving only and if they will play like this they will be a tough team to beat.

Irving had 10 assist, did not seen this for awhile.

I don't think they will sweep the Pacers but one thing is for sure, the Celtics will move on to the next round because there are no teams that win the series after a 3-0 deficit.

If Oladipo is on their line up then it will be a different story but right now, the Celtics are crushing the Pacers. Irving is playing well in this series and with the help of other members, they are on the track right now.

[Reid]

Oladipo of course would make a difference, saying otherwise would be disingenuous to say the least. I think the real question is will it be enough? I mean if they had Oladipo they would be better than they are right now but I doubt they would be better than Celtics. Celtics is playing with a lot of defensive strengths on their side and brad Stevens is one of the best defensive coaches in the league, that means even if they can't score much they will certainly hold you down to a low score as well.

Oladipo is not some Kevin Durant type player who can take over a whole game so he probably wouldn't find any solutions neither. They are all around not as good as Celtics no matter what, not because Celtics is amazing but they are just simply better than Pacers with this roster.

Good speculation but I dont agree with some points.

When Oladipo is around here is what could happen.
Turner could focus on defense.
The floor with be wider with Oladipo running the offense while role players are on the other side of the court waiting for a 3 point opportunity.
The aura of Pacers is different when Oladipo is around.
That is a star, they look up into him and they know they can lean on him in times of need.

He is a big loss for the Pacers but they need a better startegy by now. That kind of loss happens and Celtics also have the same event when 2 of their stars are out but yet tend to go to the semis.

I too have loss my will to watch Pacers because of a non Oladipo game. It could have been a good 1st round game.