2024 NBA Season

[Oasisman]

All it took for rockets to win was getting Eric Gordon to 30 points and play like a maniac and making curry miss all his shots on the over time. This doesn't really look that good for rockets on paper, they had to really pull the plug on the fourth quarter and they could but they failed, this was a needless overtime for them.

CP3 is the lacking piece here, he is under performing in relation to expectation. The guy is averaging 16 points the last three games and he is making $40 million a year.

Good point right there! Its very evident that the Rockets struggles a lot to win this series.
While CP3 has always been their missing piece. I remember when he got injured in the playoffs last year, the Rockets couldnt even pull a W compared when CP3 is playing. So, I have to agree on the word "underperforming". I know he could play better than what he have been showing us from the last 3 games.
Im afraid this could only be their win against GSW.

[LogitechMouse]

All it took for rockets to win was getting Eric Gordon to 30 points and play like a maniac and making curry miss all his shots on the over time. This doesn't really look that good for rockets on paper, they had to really pull the plug on the fourth quarter and they could but they failed, this was a needless overtime for them.

Warriors is still the best team in the league but every single day it shows a bit more clearly that if Durant leaves one day (which I believe he will, it doesn't feel like he will retire here) then warriors dynasty will end, they can't really be that good without Durant, they will be alright of course but not this good and certainly not the guaranteed finals again, I even think rockets will be better than them if Durant leaves. This is going to be a very tough free agency for warriors, they have to do whatever it takes to keep Durant.

Harden needs help from other players especially CP3. He isn't playing well in the series. Yes some of them are good in defending like Tucker and Gordon but they need to step up too in the offensive side so that they have a chance to win the series because at this moment, Warriors are the choice to win in this series. Curry isn't playing well too yesterday but the margin is not that many. They win by 5 points only.

Durant will be a free agent after this season and I think they will try to acquire him for the next season. Durant played really well in the Warriors in the past 3 years. I think the Warriors management will do everything to let Durant stay. Maybe they will do what the Pelicans did to Davis .

[Remainder]

All it took for rockets to win was getting Eric Gordon to 30 points and play like a maniac and making curry miss all his shots on the over time. This doesn't really look that good for rockets on paper, they had to really pull the plug on the fourth quarter and they could but they failed, this was a needless overtime for them.

Warriors is still the best team in the league but every single day it shows a bit more clearly that if Durant leaves one day (which I believe he will, it doesn't feel like he will retire here) then warriors dynasty will end, they can't really be that good without Durant, they will be alright of course but not this good and certainly not the guaranteed finals again, I even think rockets will be better than them if Durant leaves. This is going to be a very tough free agency for warriors, they have to do whatever it takes to keep Durant.

Harden needs help from other players especially CP3. He isn't playing well in the series. Yes some of them are good in defending like Tucker and Gordon but they need to step up too in the offensive side so that they have a chance to win the series because at this moment, Warriors are the choice to win in this series. Curry isn't playing well too yesterday but the margin is not that many. They win by 5 points only.

Durant will be a free agent after this season and I think they will try to acquire him for the next season. Durant played really well in the Warriors in the past 3 years. I think the Warriors management will do everything to let Durant stay. Maybe they will do what the Pelicans did to Davis .

CP 3 will play better if he will hold the ball like a point guard, lots of good things happen if he will act based on his role.
Did you see when Harden was injured in game 2, it was Paul who set some plays as he hold the ball so he can make his teammates play better.
Harden can easily be trap if he holds the as he consumes too much time dribbling the ball.

[btc_angela]

All it took for rockets to win was getting Eric Gordon to 30 points and play like a maniac and making curry miss all his shots on the over time. This doesn't really look that good for rockets on paper, they had to really pull the plug on the fourth quarter and they could but they failed, this was a needless overtime for them.

Warriors is still the best team in the league but every single day it shows a bit more clearly that if Durant leaves one day (which I believe he will, it doesn't feel like he will retire here) then warriors dynasty will end, they can't really be that good without Durant, they will be alright of course but not this good and certainly not the guaranteed finals again, I even think rockets will be better than them if Durant leaves. This is going to be a very tough free agency for warriors, they have to do whatever it takes to keep Durant.

That is actually true. Warriors kinda struggled these past few games with Durant carrying the team with his insane shooting combined with his crossover moves. Rockets showed an impressive game tonight with Gordon hitting those 3s and Harden making those step backs. But the unsung hero here is PJ Tucker who gave his defensive momentum on the team.

Overall, I do agree that Warriors would win this season but they need to address the issue of Durant leaving the team anytime soon (maybe he may sign with Lakers?). By the way, the last second free-dunk of Curry was hilarious! The bench's reaction was unparalleled!

Actually warriors did still able to reach finals without Durant but on the current state they are really relying too much on Him.I wont really be surprised if the would plan to jump into other team and that curry
fail dunk was hilarious with having that kind of chance they could still possibly able to tie or make it on 2nd overtime if they can able to steal rockets ball if curry do able to score it up successfully.
Its too embarrassing for sure on what he have done. lol

Curry has somewhat a lot of loose strings to tie this year. Not just his shooting percentage was down but his fouls committed, but un-characteristics of him. Gordon is the big factor in their win, first two games he was a non factor but this time he exploded thus opening the game for Houston, and of course Tucker contribution on the defense as well.

[Natalim]

Curry has somewhat a lot of loose strings to tie this year. Not just his shooting percentage was down but his fouls committed, but un-characteristics of him.

Curry's performance were down during the playoffs, that's what I notice, maybe some injury bothered him, like his usual ankle injury.
That makes him less effective in defense that's why he committed more fouls, I guess.

Gordon is the big factor in their win, first two games he was a non factor but this time he exploded thus opening the game for Houston, and of course Tucker contribution on the defense as well.

He is very reliable as a shooter, he needs to shoot more especially in the 3 points line so the defense of the Warriors will not only be focus on Harden.


Game 4 coming tomorrow, I think the Warriors will play more defense here as they will try to make this series 3-1

[Caladonian]

Game 4 coming tomorrow, I think the Warriors will play more defense here as they will try to make this series 3-1

Defense will be the big factors for this game, both teams have superb performance in terms of offensive attacks, but the defense will bring the win, I'm sure a lots of adjustment will happen seeing that the whole team of Houston is no longer relying with hardens capabilities but they are also participating and  really playing as a team.

In the other hand, Curry's presence this coming game will be the game changer as KD and the rest playing in a good shapes.

[Remainder]

In the other hand, Curry's presence this coming game will be the game changer as KD and the rest playing in a good shapes.

He wasn't playing last game, he needs to step up in game 4.
Durant will remain their top scorer, I think he will make 50 points in game 4 or more, lol..  but even though he will make more but
with less support from his teammates, they will loss again. Warriors are a great team, they don't loss back to back games much, they'll win tomorrow I guess.

[Reid]

Again with the intense game of Denver and Portland. Both are really good with their defense. It is not the usual Portland but looks like they are trying to at least handle it all.

If I am the Denver coach, they'd better get some new plays.
Plays for Murray who can shoot inside and outside and also for Jokic for post up plays.

Make the paint as movable as possible for him. The switches should come faster if a double team comes near Jokic. They need to be free and shoot without hesitation.
No worries about the passing ability of Jokic. He can do it even while posting.

[Ipwich]

Again with the intense game of Denver and Portland. Both are really good with their defense. It is not the usual Portland but looks like they are trying to at least handle it all.

If I am the Denver coach, they'd better get some new plays.
Plays for Murray who can shoot inside and outside and also for Jokic for post up plays.

Make the paint as movable as possible for him. The switches should come faster if a double team comes near Jokic. They need to be free and shoot without hesitation.
No worries about the passing ability of Jokic. He can do it even while posting.

And they should practice more in shooting to improve their efficiency.
Blazers are shooting well especially in the 3 point territory and they do it without hesitation.
CJ, Lillard, Curry, and Hood are all good shooters, they have a lot of option and even big man shoots 3, expect Canter I guess.

[Jating]

Toronto tied the series with a good win. Leonard show's why he is the leader of this team with 39 points and hitting a clutch three with 1 minute to go. And good to see Gasol and Lowry stepping and scoring 16 and 14 points, the score 101-96.

Nuggets was able to tie the series as well, winning 116-112. Jokic has a triple double, had 21 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, while McCollum had 29 points and Lillard added 28 points.

[coinplus]

I think rockets have to force a game 7 in order to have a chance and in order to force that game 7 they have to get this game, they are at home, they came out of a win and they are ready to roll, if they can't win this game and it becomes 3-1 I bet the series will end either 4-1 at warriors for sure or it will be at best 4-2 on game 6.

So, this is game is literally make or break for rockets, they have to do whatever they can to win this game, there is no ifs or buts there is no "questionable foul calls" or anything, no matter what they have to keep pushing the game to their max and win it. Some games are like that, life or death, you think pj tucker will continue being this good next season? You think Chris Paul is not getting super old for playoffs next season? You think you can build the same system and destroy everyone next year? This is the last chance, make it or you are not seeing any rings for a decade at least.

[harizen]

I think rockets have to force a game 7 in order to have a chance and in order to force that game 7 they have to get this game, they are at home, they came out of a win and they are ready to roll, if they can't win this game and it becomes 3-1 I bet the series will end either 4-1 at warriors for sure or it will be at best 4-2 on game 6.

Why forced to Game 7? Much better if they will forced on a win every game at any cost. If it will reached to Game 7 then so be it.

You think Chris Paul is not getting super old for playoffs next season?

In terms of playoffs appearance, we can really seen veterans here. Nothing new.

About the performance, yes age might be a factor.

He wasn't playing last game, he needs to step up in game 4.
Durant will remain their top scorer, I think he will make 50 points in game 4 or more, lol..  but even though he will make more but
with less support from his teammates, they will loss again. Warriors are a great team, they don't loss back to back games much, they'll win tomorrow I guess.

Even with Curry's off-game, Warriors still managed to get closed. Therefore, Durant or the whole Warriors played well. It's just that it's not enough. Let's just appreciate what Rockets did and not just because someone in Warriors got an off-night player's or Durant doesn't received any help. It's a disrespect for Rockets effort as we are only looking on one side.

And for Curry, he already knows what to do. He and his team was used to play on intense playoffs game. They are in the finals for several years.

And more importantly, Curry is not usually seen having a 2 consecutive bad game performance. That's what Rockets need to be prepared and surely they already knows that.

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[boyptc]

Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets later.

Going with GSW later and others are talking about game 7 already. Let's give the match the focus for now and see if its going to 3-1 for this series.

[Harkorede]

It's half time at Boston, The Celtics are ahead by 2 points but It's been very close game and the Celtics are really matching the Bucks. The return of Marcus Smart is playing a big effect on the Celtics game, he's been impressive so far.

[bisdak40]

It's half time at Boston, The Celtics are ahead by 2 points but It's been very close game and the Celtics are really matching the Bucks. The return of Marcus Smart is playing a big effect on the Celtics game, he's been impressive so far.

Celtics not looking good this time, Giannis is on beast mode and attacking the middle at will. No defensive help for the Celtics at the middle.

Just heard the commentator saying "is this Kyrie Irving's last game at Boston?". Hmmm, looks to me, it is  .

[Harkorede]

It's half time at Boston, The Celtics are ahead by 2 points but It's been very close game and the Celtics are really matching the Bucks. The return of Marcus Smart is playing a big effect on the Celtics game, he's been impressive so far.

Celtics not looking good this time, Giannis is on beast mode and attacking the middle at will. No defensive help for the Celtics at the middle.

Just heard the commentator saying "is this Kyrie Irving's last game at Boston?". Hmmm, looks to me, it is  .

Giannis is a beast! What game from the Bucks! The 3rd quarter was when they won it all, And now they should finish the series on thursday.

As for the commentator's question, Perhaps it's indeed Irving last game at Boston, but only will time tell.

The Rockets vs Rockets is up next, Any chance Curry would is bad game streak ?

[harizen]

And Milwaukee Bucks won the game. Now with a 3-1 lead.

See how impressive they are. And someone here judged them that they are not ready to face the Celtics just because of Game 1 loss. That's the big 'change' Im talking about. Celtics did great performance too especially the starters but not enough to overpowered the Bucks.

Still have chances for Celtics but defeating Bucks 3 times in a row is quiet hard to imagined now.

Still rooting for this game to reach Game 7.

[freedomgo]

Still rooting for this game to reach Game 7.

Good luck, this game seems to over in 5.
Celtics has no answer on the bucks offense, Giannis is a scoring machine, they'll route the Celtics in 5, that's what I believe.

[Yaunfitda]

And Milwaukee Bucks won the game. Now with a 3-1 lead.

See how impressive they are. And someone here judged them that they are not ready to face the Celtics just because of Game 1 loss. That's the big 'change' Im talking about. Celtics did great performance too especially the starters but not enough to overpowered the Bucks.

Still have chances for Celtics but defeating Bucks 3 times in a row is quiet hard to imagined now.

Still rooting for this game to reach Game 7.

Chances are slim for Celtics to come back.

Giannis had another monster game with 39 points and grab 16 rebounds. That Game 1 loss really awaken the team and they have responded very well.

Yes, we wanted to see a game 7 series, but most likely the Bucks will finished this one next game.

Rockets leading the Warriors at half-time 61-54.