2024 NBA Season

[Kevin77]

Bucks managed to win the series so quickly that I am not sure if this will be better for them or worse. Now on one hand we have bucks team who will relax and catch their breath a bit before going to eastern conference finals, there could be some time to recover which would definitely help them a lot.

However, at the same time if the other series take too long they may recover "too much" which is a thing because if you play games you are always hot and you are always ready but when you give too long of a break you are not ready and the first game could be thrown away because of that rusty period.

Sixers and Toronto games are much more valuable now, they know who they are going to face and they can even start making their tactics on what to do when they face bucks but I am not sure which one will be going to conference finals. I really hoped Sixers would win the series to show how much tanking could help a team but I also want raptors to win because they literally sent their franchise player to get Kawhi and make one big run.

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[mich]

The BUCKS looked like a dominate force and now have a chance to compete with the West since KD might not return.
The Golden State Warriors are now plus-money (+120) to win the NBA championship following the Kevin Durant injury.
They were in the -200 to -250 range for most of the season and -110 before Game 5.

[Jating]

Now that KD is out for the rest of the series against the rockets, how are the warriors adjust with the gap that KD has left. Does curry still has those killer instinct that made him a superstar? Or how can Houston capitalize the advantage they have in terms of manpower. All this question will be answered in game 6 between the Houston rockets and the Golden State warriors.

Actually it could be a good thing.
I am smiling now because I am now looking forward to see the old GSW team.

The passing. The Splash Brothers moments. The Green to Iggy alley oop and vice versa.
Those are the moments that I missed when I watch a GSW game.
We can only see those rarely because they are relying too much with KD who can do post ups and also isolation games when they cannot get another higher percentage shot.

Now Klay can go hot again and so is Curry. GSW will be relying on them to run the offense while the others will focus on defense.
We will be seeing Curry again running below the rim back and forth with screens. Cannot wait for Game 6 without Durant.

I agree, and I think Thompson and Curry will step up again, knowing that KD can't play the next game. This is also a test for Golden State on how good the team are.

I think they will go out and finished the series next game without KD. Their team chemistry will be tested but I'm sure they will go and pass it with flying colors. Iggy and Green are also doing good in this series and so are the rest of their second unit.

[Theb]

Now that KD is out for the rest of the series against the rockets, how are the warriors adjust with the gap that KD has left. Does curry still has those killer instinct that made him a superstar? Or how can Houston capitalize the advantage they have in terms of manpower. All this question will be answered in game 6 between the Houston rockets and the Golden State warriors.

I think they will still keep up with the rockets, before Kevin Durant was their main scoring option Steph Curry was the guy who can make tons of shots on a daily basis and I think Steph Curry really wants this role now since Steve Kerr doesn't really have a lot of options now with only Klay Thompson and Curry to be the main threat in the offense. Houston Rockets won't be afraid to utilize this though and Harden without Durant guarding him in the low post he will be more confident on driving layups in the lane.

[Oilacris]

Now that KD is out for the rest of the series against the rockets, how are the warriors adjust with the gap that KD has left. Does curry still has those killer instinct that made him a superstar? Or how can Houston capitalize the advantage they have in terms of manpower. All this question will be answered in game 6 between the Houston rockets and the Golden State warriors.

Actually it could be a good thing.
I am smiling now because I am now looking forward to see the old GSW team.

The passing. The Splash Brothers moments. The Green to Iggy alley oop and vice versa.
Those are the moments that I missed when I watch a GSW game.
We can only see those rarely because they are relying too much with KD who can do post ups and also isolation games when they cannot get another higher percentage shot.

Now Klay can go hot again and so is Curry. GSW will be relying on them to run the offense while the others will focus on defense.
We will be seeing Curry again running below the rim back and forth with screens. Cannot wait for Game 6 without Durant.

I agree, and I think Thompson and Curry will step up again, knowing that KD can't play the next game. This is also a test for Golden State on how good the team are.

I think they will go out and finished the series next game without KD. Their team chemistry will be tested but I'm sure they will go and pass it with flying colors. Iggy and Green are also doing good in this series and so are the rest of their second unit.

We would able to witness these things possibly on next game.This would typically shows if they would able to cope it up but as a playoffs champs then theres no doubt on that one.

Hope Curry wont tend to make some dunks once again.  For bucks and Celtics game they do close it with 4-1. Just waiting up for the winner of 76ers and raptors.Finals is approaching and that would really be
very interesting.

[Xenrise]

Now that KD is out for the rest of the series against the rockets, how are the warriors adjust with the gap that KD has left. Does curry still has those killer instinct that made him a superstar? Or how can Houston capitalize the advantage they have in terms of manpower. All this question will be answered in game 6 between the Houston rockets and the Golden State warriors.

This will be a Houston advantage. Most of the points of the warriors came from some warriors cutting to the basket. Because of KD's stat hanging at 34 PPG 5 boards and 5 assists during this playoffs. Having a guy like that could make many defense player go to him to challenge his shot. That's why whenever KD is holding the ball, he can drag 2 to 3 defenders and pass to a cutting player. However, I think the dubs could still win if they can manage to change their strategy because of a loss star. They even managed to win after the third quarter when KD was injured. So, I believe that they can do that.

[bisdak40]

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This will be a Houston advantage. Most of the points of the warriors came from some warriors cutting to the basket. Because of KD's stat hanging at 34 PPG 5 boards and 5 assists during this playoffs. Having a guy like that could make many defense player go to him to challenge his shot. That's why whenever KD is holding the ball, he can drag 2 to 3 defenders and pass to a cutting player. However, I think the dubs could still win if they can manage to change their strategy because of a loss star. They even managed to win after the third quarter when KD was injured. So, I believe that they can do that.

The odds for game 6 may favor the Houston Rockets but i think not an advantage. The Warriors are a totally different team without KD in the line-up and they have win championship without him also. The Warriors may now use Livingston (mini-KD) more to fill the gap points wise.

[boyptc]

Congratulations to Milwaukee Bucks for being the first team to get up to the conference finals.

Happy to see Giannis is reaching close to the finals.

[Flagship11]

Raptors vs Bucks would be an epic Eastern Finals 

[mirakal]

Raptors vs Bucks would be an epic Eastern Finals 

We will see a game 7 in this series. I would like to see Embiid healthy so it's an even match.

[bbc.reporter]

@mirakal. Did you see what happened in the last game between the Raptors and the 76ers? I do not know if it is the team or the coach but there is something wrong with that Raptors team. There might not be a game 7 versus the Bucks if they play them.

[boyptc]

Raptors vs Bucks would be an epic Eastern Finals 

Raptors vs 76ers is tied, we'll see on how they will be playing by game 7.

I'm also eyeing for Raptors vs Bucks, hoping that they'll make it on game 7.

[Ipwich]

Raptors vs Bucks would be an epic Eastern Finals 

Raptors vs 76ers is tied, we'll see on how they will be playing by game 7.

I'm also eyeing for Raptors vs Bucks, hoping that they'll make it on game 7.

Do you mean Nuggets vs Blazers? If so, look like Blazers will take this game tonight and we will see a game 7 for this 2.

[Malsetid]

Raptors vs Bucks would be an epic Eastern Finals 

Raptors vs 76ers is tied, we'll see on how they will be playing by game 7.

I'm also eyeing for Raptors vs Bucks, hoping that they'll make it on game 7.

Do you mean Nuggets vs Blazers? If so, look like Blazers will take this game tonight and we will see a game 7 for this 2.

It would be interesting to see how the new eastern conference champs would fare against the warriors in the finals lol. But the three remaining teams in the east, the bucks, the raptors and the sixers, all would be heading for the first time in the finals, if ever, with their recent lineups. I'm curious as to what the ben simmons haters would say if they beat the raptors in the series 😁

[Jating]

Raptors vs Bucks would be an epic Eastern Finals 

Raptors vs 76ers is tied, we'll see on how they will be playing by game 7.

I'm also eyeing for Raptors vs Bucks, hoping that they'll make it on game 7.

Do you mean Nuggets vs Blazers? If so, look like Blazers will take this game tonight and we will see a game 7 for this 2.

It would be interesting to see how the new eastern conference champs would fare against the warriors in the finals lol. But the three remaining teams in the east, the bucks, the raptors and the sixers, all would be heading for the first time in the finals, if ever, with their recent lineups. I'm curious as to what the ben simmons haters would say if they beat the raptors in the series 😁

Philly and Toronto are heading to game 7 and so as Nuggets vs Portland.

About Ben Simmons hater though, it's just normal, even Lebron has a lot of hate but he quickly silence his detractors by going to the finals and winning.

[boyptc]

Raptors vs Bucks would be an epic Eastern Finals 

Raptors vs 76ers is tied, we'll see on how they will be playing by game 7.

I'm also eyeing for Raptors vs Bucks, hoping that they'll make it on game 7.

Do you mean Nuggets vs Blazers? If so, look like Blazers will take this game tonight and we will see a game 7 for this 2.

Nope, I'm not talking about them but those two are on the western conference and also in their do or die game 7.

Good luck to all teams that are about to get into their do or die match.

[LogitechMouse]

Raptors vs Bucks would be an epic Eastern Finals 

For me, this will be the two teams that will face in the Eastern Conference Finals. It will be more exciting if these two teams will face compare to Bucks and 76ers where Embiid isn't health the whole playoffs.

76ers got the victory a while ago and the series is tied already and same with the Blazers who got the victory too against the Nuggets. Tomorrow will be the Warriors Rockets game 6. I see some youtube videos saying that the Warriors are better without KD. Your opinions on this??

[Caladonian]

Raptors vs Bucks would be an epic Eastern Finals 

For me, this will be the two teams that will face in the Eastern Conference Finals. It will be more exciting if these two teams will face compare to Bucks and 76ers where Embiid isn't health the whole playoffs.

76ers got the victory a while ago and the series is tied already and same with the Blazers who got the victory too against the Nuggets. Tomorrow will be the Warriors Rockets game 6. I see some youtube videos saying that the Warriors are better without KD. Your opinions on this??

Big adjustment for them as KD's already a big part of the system, especially from their offensive attacks, but they've got everything that they've need in terms of talents and a working plays which bring them the ring even without KD before, we will be able to witness how they will do it and how this defending champ will try to defend the title and try to achieved what every teams dream's to have, Grandslam.

[jakelyson]

Raptors vs Bucks would be an epic Eastern Finals 

For me, this will be the two teams that will face in the Eastern Conference Finals. It will be more exciting if these two teams will face compare to Bucks and 76ers where Embiid isn't health the whole playoffs.

76ers got the victory a while ago and the series is tied already and same with the Blazers who got the victory too against the Nuggets. Tomorrow will be the Warriors Rockets game 6. I see some youtube videos saying that the Warriors are better without KD. Your opinions on this??

Hopefully we will see the old gsw ball movement where everyone is touching the ball and always looking for the high percentage shot. Lesser iso play. KT needs to step up to replace durant as another scorer. Are they better without Durant? I don't think so. But I know they are not lacking in talent.

[Maslate]

Whose with Sixers in game 7?
The advantage is not on them since they are the road team, what should they do to win against the Raptors in game 7?