2025 NBA Season

[harizen]

....They need to get over it.

Mistakes, errors and what else should have been done are surely discussed now by Bucks.

That Game 1 loss should served as wake up call for them to do some adjustments. This is their first loss in post-season and looks like they was surprised coming from an "easy" opponent to a difficult one. Relax indeed.

They were literally 3 behind and harden had a shot to tie the game and he still went for waving his arms and falling down and asking for foul instead of pushing through the foul and shooting a proper shot. He lived with fouls and he died with fouls so I felt great.

Surely he wants to bucket it and not just to gained a foul. I think he realized in mid-air that it will miss so he try to steal a foul which the refs didn't called. That was a closed one. Durant surely will be pissed-off if his last second turnover results into losing that game.

[Harlot]

James Harden played bad today he made 9 out of his 28 shots and that includes 4 three pointers made out of 16 shots, the only reason he made 35 points tonight was the 13 free throws he made. He played so bad that even P.J. Tucker who has 0 pts in the match had a higher +/- rating than him. If he keeps this up than I don't think Houston would even win one game even at their home as this team shouldn't rely on Harden doing the work as they know that GSW will be focusing on shutting him down.

[bisdak40]

James Harden played bad today he made 9 out of his 28 shots and that includes 4 three pointers made out of 16 shots, the only reason he made 35 points tonight was the 13 free throws he made. He played so bad that even P.J. Tucker who has 0 pts in the match had a higher +/- rating than him. If he keeps this up than I don't think Houston would even win one game even at their home as this team shouldn't rely on Harden doing the work as they know that GSW will be focusing on shutting him down.

Low scoring game as both the Warriors and Rockets are offensive teams. James Harden scored 35 points but only two of his teammates scored in double figures while 5 players for the Warriors scored in double figures. The Warriors put a premium on defense against Harden, as long as they minimize the output of Harden i think the Warrior's chance to win the series are good.

[btc_angela]

James Harden played bad today he made 9 out of his 28 shots and that includes 4 three pointers made out of 16 shots, the only reason he made 35 points tonight was the 13 free throws he made. He played so bad that even P.J. Tucker who has 0 pts in the match had a higher +/- rating than him. If he keeps this up than I don't think Houston would even win one game even at their home as this team shouldn't rely on Harden doing the work as they know that GSW will be focusing on shutting him down.

Low scoring game as both the Warriors and Rockets are offensive teams. James Harden scored 35 points but only two of his teammates scored in double figures while 5 players for the Warriors scored in double figures. The Warriors put a premium on defense against Harden, as long as they minimize the output of Harden i think the Warrior's chance to win the series are good.

I was about to bring that up, it was a low scoring game for such a high tempo team. So it really means the defence has tighten up or players are pressured. Interesting to note as well the Curry seems to be committing a lot of fouls in this playoffs. They really did a good job on Harden, GSW just stay with him and didn't take his bait. Even Looney just put his arms up and dancing with Harden. I don't know how many alleyoop he did, but GSW is watching that as well.

[Yaunfitda]

76'ers is up against Toronto but not that big. It's a close match right now. Almost end of the third quarter. This will be a interesting game and 76'ers is trying to avoid a 0-2 deficit.

Leonard already with 26 points already. Again, this is playoff time, that's why defense is really that good and we may see a lot of low scoring games.

[freedomgo]

76'ers is up against Toronto but not that big. It's a close match right now. Almost end of the third quarter. This will be a interesting game and 76'ers is trying to avoid a 0-2 deficit.

Leonard already with 26 points already. Again, this is playoff time, that's why defense is really that good and we may see a lot of low scoring games.

Raptors rally and even taken the lead, now in the 4th quarter, they are down again.
This is a good game and I think the sixers will take game 2 today.

[stadus]

Game 1 for the Nuggets and Blazers, this is another high scoring game IMO but I like the home team to team to take the first win.
It's gonna be tough for Lillard's team as Jokic has been very dominant inside, and this guy is a passer and can find open teammates.

How are they gonna stop Jokic tonight? Let's see but doubt they can.

I'm seeing another 30+ points for Jokic in game 1. 

[btc_angela]

76'ers is up against Toronto but not that big. It's a close match right now. Almost end of the third quarter. This will be a interesting game and 76'ers is trying to avoid a 0-2 deficit.

Leonard already with 26 points already. Again, this is playoff time, that's why defense is really that good and we may see a lot of low scoring games.

Raptors rally and even taken the lead, now in the 4th quarter, they are down again.
This is a good game and I think the sixers will take game 2 today.

It was not enough though, as they have lost game 2 94-89. Jimmy Butler has a big game today, scoring 30 points. But it was a tough battle because Toronto keeps coming back in the end of 3rd and in the 4th quarter. But they fell short, Embiid hit a crucial drive with 2.4 seconds left to give them a 3 point lead and Harris sealing the victory with 2 free throws.

[freedomgo]

76'ers is up against Toronto but not that big. It's a close match right now. Almost end of the third quarter. This will be a interesting game and 76'ers is trying to avoid a 0-2 deficit.

Leonard already with 26 points already. Again, this is playoff time, that's why defense is really that good and we may see a lot of low scoring games.

Raptors rally and even taken the lead, now in the 4th quarter, they are down again.
This is a good game and I think the sixers will take game 2 today.

It was not enough though, as they have lost game 2 94-89. Jimmy Butler has a big game today, scoring 30 points. But it was a tough battle because Toronto keeps coming back in the end of 3rd and in the 4th quarter. But they fell short, Embiid hit a crucial drive with 2.4 seconds left to give them a 3 point lead and Harris sealing the victory with 2 free throws.

That's why I call it a good game because it was a competitive one, although Raptors are down in the beginning but they never give up.
The last open shot which is a 3 point shot if it went down, we could have seen an overtime, but it's not really a day for the Raptors.

It's officially 1-1 now. (even)

[Caladonian]

Game 1 for the Nuggets and Blazers, this is another high scoring game IMO but I like the home team to team to take the first win.
It's gonna be tough for Lillard's team as Jokic has been very dominant inside, and this guy is a passer and can find open teammates.

How are they gonna stop Jokic tonight? Let's see but doubt they can.

I'm seeing another 30+ points for Jokic in game 1. 

That's right, Nuggets win and Jokic got 37 points, he dominated the inside play and put this in front of the home crowd, very tough for Lilard even he have got 39 points on it's own, the battle between this two silent stars is really much anticipated, they needed to lift the spirit high and make sure that the team will play together, both do have the chance to avance, the question will be, who's are too eager and dedicated to win.

[Botnake]

Game 1 for the Nuggets and Blazers, this is another high scoring game IMO but I like the home team to team to take the first win.
It's gonna be tough for Lillard's team as Jokic has been very dominant inside, and this guy is a passer and can find open teammates.

How are they gonna stop Jokic tonight? Let's see but doubt they can.

I'm seeing another 30+ points for Jokic in game 1. 

That's right, Nuggets win and Jokic got 37 points, he dominated the inside play and put this in front of the home crowd, very tough for Lilard even he have got 39 points on it's own, the battle between this two silent stars is really much anticipated, they needed to lift the spirit high and make sure that the team will play together, both do have the chance to avance, the question will be, who's are too eager and dedicated to win.

It's going to be hard for the Blazers to win the series, they go dominated inside and no one can stop Jokic from their side.
Doubling Jokic would be a bad decision as he knows how to pass, he can find goo shooters on his teammates and tonight they were shooting with good percentage in 3 point line. Lillard cannot win this alone, he need someone to help him, CJ was not so efficient in this game.

[LogitechMouse]

Game 1 for the Nuggets and Blazers, this is another high scoring game IMO but I like the home team to team to take the first win.
It's gonna be tough for Lillard's team as Jokic has been very dominant inside, and this guy is a passer and can find open teammates.

How are they gonna stop Jokic tonight? Let's see but doubt they can.

I'm seeing another 30+ points for Jokic in game 1. 

That's right, Nuggets win and Jokic got 37 points, he dominated the inside play and put this in front of the home crowd, very tough for Lilard even he have got 39 points on it's own, the battle between this two silent stars is really much anticipated, they needed to lift the spirit high and make sure that the team will play together, both do have the chance to avance, the question will be, who's are too eager and dedicated to win.

I already it before the series will start that Jokic will dominate the paint. Nobody can stop him at this moment and he showed that in Game 1. I think the Blazers team must change their strategy and they must do something to stop Jokic. Nice game for the Blazers in Game 1. 

[Sanitough]

I already it before the series will start that Jokic will dominate the paint. Nobody can stop him at this moment and he showed that in Game 1. I think the Blazers team must change their strategy and they must do something to stop Jokic. Nice game for the Blazers in Game 1. 

If the spurs cannot stop him, what more the Blazers can do.
Their focus now is just to let other players score, not only Lillard, let Jokic score but they have to compete.
Some key players are missing in game 1 so they need to adjust for game 2, it's still not easy for the Denver to dominate the Blazers, it's their home, they need to win.

[jossiel]

In this playoffs so far, we have witnessed that both teams can win on the road, so Bucks losing at home is normal, still bucks is the favorites here though Celtics already got 1 win, but if this would go 2-0 for celtics, this would be a different story, so it's like a do or die game for the Bucks in game 2.
Betting with the bucks is good, but you can buy points since the spread is so high being the favorites.

Bucks is the favorites between them and Celtics. Tomorrow we will see if this is going to be a 2-0 for the Boston Celtics. I want to see this series to be one of the best before the conference and nba finals.

I'm supporting Bucks and would probably bet for them regardless of the odds in sports bookies.

[Ipwich]

In this playoffs so far, we have witnessed that both teams can win on the road, so Bucks losing at home is normal, still bucks is the favorites here though Celtics already got 1 win, but if this would go 2-0 for celtics, this would be a different story, so it's like a do or die game for the Bucks in game 2.
Betting with the bucks is good, but you can buy points since the spread is so high being the favorites.

Bucks is the favorites between them and Celtics. Tomorrow we will see if this is going to be a 2-0 for the Boston Celtics. I want to see this series to be one of the best before the conference and nba finals.

I'm supporting Bucks and would probably bet for them regardless of the odds in sports bookies.

If we want to bet on the Bucks, this is the best time and if ever they will loss in game 2, we can again back them in game 3.
This time around as a gambler, we can employ a martingale system which would surely guarantee a win as it's unlikely that they will be 0-3.

[Reid]

Who would thought 76ers could steal one game from the homecourt of Toronto?
Their last win from that floor was 2012 and now they got it.
Embiid is mad and so is Butler, Simmons and Harris.
They are all in a pursuit to really win the game.

Is it a good thing that they did not match with Boston since they lose to them last year in a bad place.
Now it is Bucks which is being hit hard.

76ers could really win this Eastern Finals. Yeah!!
Rooting foe Denver on the other side.
The Finals needs some changes.

[jakelyson]

--snip--
If we want to bet on the Bucks, this is the best time and if ever they will loss in game 2, we can again back them in game 3.
This time around as a gambler, we can employ a martingale system which would surely guarantee a win as it's unlikely that they will be 0-3.

On game 3, they lose their homecourt advantage. So if they lose on game 2, it will be even harder for them to win on game 3 and 4.

Who would thought 76ers could steal one game from the homecourt of Toronto?

For me, Butler is the key for them to win this series. If Butler will continue to have a good game, they can win this.

[harizen]

30 secs. left on the ball game, Raptors still able to narrow down the lead into a single point.

Then a clutch shot by Joel Embiid off the paint saves the day. Nice footsteps drive on the hoop.

Raptors has a chance to pushed it on overtime on the next possession. Kawhi Leonard does have a clean look on the rainbow area but decided to pass it on Green. Well then, looks like he thought Butler will have some piece of it so decided to pass it on much clearer area.

Overall a close game. That's what fans is looking, an intense game.

[prtty2gal2]

I do not think Jokic was the trouble here, Kanter gave him his best on offense as well so both teams centers actually brought too much to the game, you can't expect this from Kanter every single game but right now this game
should have been blazers if they helped him out a bit.

CJ didn't play as well as he played on the OKC series so we get to now see CJ who will probably play better on the next games. This is still nuggets home court and we all know they have that height advantage thing and big home court advantage (best in all teams) so as long as Blazers manage to keep winning at home and only get one win at pepsi center they will still beat them. I am in no way supporting any team here because seeing any of them on conference finals will be a big breathe of change, I even want rockets (even though I hate harden) to beat warriors so we can finally have a Cavsless Warriorsless conference finals and then finals.

[Ranly123]

Game 2 of bucks against the Celtics, who will win? We see that bucks are not ready to take on the big stage and I think they will be swept in 4 games against the Celtics though.