2025 NBA Season

[Jating]

"THEY CHOKED" lol.

That's the right way to describe it, in big games like this, we can't trust on a team that choked in the lats minutes of the game.
I now remember what happen during the last NBA finals between the Cavaliers vs GSW when JR Smith loss his presence of mind and instead of shooting the ball, \
he just held the ball until the time expires thinking they are leading the game.


Both Warriors and the Bucks are the better team, they were down big but able to come back and win.

I believe they will face the NBA Finals.

I wouldn't say that this is a choke time for Portland. Remember they haven't been in this situation before, so obviously they are just overwhelmed by Golden State Warrior. The experience, the poise was very evident and as usual, splash brothers came to the rescue and bailing them out.

The questions is what would be the final outcome? 4-0 or 4-1? 

[Shinpako09]

Game 2 of POR vs GSW is entertaining to watch especially those under 3mins left in 4th quarter. GSW play was awesome and again the amazing hand of Iguodala in crucial time stop Lillard from taking a shot. He is really good in stealing in such situation. Only if McCollum didn't misfire in the late minutes. They should have steal this game. Well, that's GSW.

[LogitechMouse]

Game 2 of POR vs GSW is entertaining to watch especially those under 3mins left in 4th quarter. GSW play was awesome and again the amazing hand of Iguodala in crucial time stop Lillard from taking a shot. He is really good in stealing in such situation. Only if McCollum didn't misfire in the late minutes. They should have steal this game. Well, that's GSW.

They overcome a 15 point deficit in the 1st half to win the game by 3. I know already that 3rd quarter is Warriors' quarter so I believe in them and I put a small bet on it when the odds are in favor with the Blazers and I didn't regret putting a bet on them.

The threes of the Splash Brothers, the good defense and the good plays by their benches led them to overcome a huge deficit. They really stepped up in the absence of KD. Now Game 3 will be at Moda Center. If they can steal one on the road then the chances of them going to the Finals will increase. If the Splash Brothers will continue with how are they playing right now, the chances of going to Finals is higher.

[rosezionjohn]

Dude, even without KD, they are firing up. They chose their classic first 5 before KD and cousins made it to the team.

They've already won a championship with that line up so it only makes sense to use that combination again and again. I think they can wipe out the Blazers in 4 games even if KD or Cousins don't play. The current line up might even win it all.

[Steadfast20]

"THEY CHOKED" lol.

In short, the Warriors are just "GREAAATTTT!!!!!!!". When I'm watching, I feel confident even the Warriors are down 15 in the halftime. Curry is on fire on the 1st half and I believe that it will continue in the 2nd half and it really happened. Him and Thompson again are on fire. The bench played well and that last play of Iguodala . Fast hands and good defense because there is no foul there. I know that the Blazers will make their comeback in Games 3 & 4 in their home. Lets wait for it.

[OneHash]

17-point advantage in one moment of second quarter? 15-point advantage at the half? No-one setting a screen for Lillard in the last action of the game?

Really, Blazers, really? We really didn't want it, we really believed in another scenario, but it seems like this series was already dead before it even started. Unfortunately The Dubs are still way too stronger if it goes to real intensity and play-off work.

Nevertheless, at the end of the day it's still sports, so it's still unpredictable. Maybe KD won't return in full shape. Maybe Seth and Steph will change teams or something. Maybe Enes Kanter will turn into Hakeem Olajuwon for week and a half. Maybe.

[bisdak40]

"THEY CHOKED" lol.

They choked especially Damian Lillard. I thought that he can pull out the last shot but it does not. He even didn't get the shoot the ball. Great defense from Iggy though. Great defender indeed. Dude, even without KD, they are firing up. They chose their classic first 5 before KD and cousins made it to the team.

Experience on this kind of situation is one and big factor that the Warriors had over the Blazers. The Blazers may deny it but it's the pressure that cost them the game. The Warriors even manage to win game even when they are down 20 entering the fourth quarter years ago, so it's not surprising that they escaped this one.

[Remainder]

17-point advantage in one moment of second quarter? 15-point advantage at the half? No-one setting a screen for Lillard in the last action of the game?

Really, Blazers, really? We really didn't want it, we really believed in another scenario, but it seems like this series was already dead before it even started. Unfortunately The Dubs are still way too stronger if it goes to real intensity and play-off work.

Nevertheless, at the end of the day it's still sports, so it's still unpredictable. Maybe KD won't return in full shape. Maybe Seth and Steph will change teams or something. Maybe Enes Kanter will turn into Hakeem Olajuwon for week and a half. Maybe.

Let's give the last two games for the Warriors as they are really good at home.
But in game 3, I will bet on the Blazers and I will forget the way they play in the last two games as game 3 is a must win for them,
if they don't want to get sweep.

They'll only have 1 day rest, in game 3, Blazers is -2.5, I think that's easy.

[Baofeng]

Dude, even without KD, they are firing up. They chose their classic first 5 before KD and cousins made it to the team.

They've already won a championship with that line up so it only makes sense to use that combination again and again. I think they can wipe out the Blazers in 4 games even if KD or Cousins don't play. The current line up might even win it all.

There's no question about it. The Warriors have won championships with this line up prior to KD or Cousins. What we don't understand is how the hell did the Portland blow the lead in the 3rd quarter and then lead 7 with just what 4 minutes to go. They are good in closing out games and protecting their lead.

But it was a total collapsed, good thing is that the next game will be on their homecourt so there must be some kind of semblance and urgency to stop the bleeding and win the next game and forgot what happen tonight. For me the next game will be a must win for them.

[Botnake]

They are good in closing out games and protecting their lead.

But maybe not against the depending champ, they got outplayed in the last minutes and if they really want to beat the Warriors, they have to remain the composure and play like it's the last game of the series. The way I see in the last 2 games and I want to compare it with the Rockets, I can see the Rockets are the tougher opponent of the Warriors, and since Rockets were able to bring the game to 6 games, I think this series might end up in 4 or 5.

[peter0425]

They are good in closing out games and protecting their lead.

But maybe not against the depending champ, they got outplayed in the last minutes and if they really want to beat the Warriors, they have to remain the composure and play like it's the last game of the series. The way I see in the last 2 games and I want to compare it with the Rockets, I can see the Rockets are the tougher opponent of the Warriors, and since Rockets were able to bring the game to 6 games, I think this series might end up in 4 or 5.

Right, and the odd makers really know that, And that is why they are the favorites to win this series. Houston is different, we can call them rivals. We remember that last year, others said that they could have won the series if Paul was not injured, this time it was Durant who is out, but still the Warriors won. So for them, this series is much easier that's why they won game 2 even though Portland has the opportunity to win.

[Harkorede]

They are good in closing out games and protecting their lead.

But maybe not against the depending champ, they got outplayed in the last minutes and if they really want to beat the Warriors, they have to remain the composure and play like it's the last game of the series. The way I see in the last 2 games and I want to compare it with the Rockets, I can see the Rockets are the tougher opponent of the Warriors, and since Rockets were able to bring the game to 6 games, I think this series might end up in 4 or 5.

The Rockets are obviously a tougher opponent compared to the Blazers, but you should also remember Warriors were also already 2 up after the first two games at home court, so we could see something similar to series against Rockets, Blazers should have more confidence in their home court too, and If they can win game 3, then this series could reach game 6.

[Naida_BR]

Almost a win for Portland. It's just that....

-They didn't maintain it's lead (especially the 17 points big lead) while clock is ticking down. I like how they battle for exchange shots but after the 3 minute period mark, what happen? And then Warriors now take the lead on a 1 minute mark.

-Lots of wasted possession attempts. Seth Curry almost on fire, why not giving him the play during the last few minutes.

-Poor defense in the paint area, Myers got confused. Lots of uncontested shot made by the Warriors on the paint area during the last few minutes.

"THEY CHOKED" lol.

In my opinion, Portland missed another big chance of winning the series. I am curious to see what would be the result when Kevin Durant is going to play in the games. Now that he doesn't play Stephen Curry takes a lot of changes for 3-points and he scores a lot which causes a huge problem to the Blazers. Maybe if KD joins the series the game will be more customized to Portland's gameplay.

[Reid]

Almost a win for Portland. It's just that....

-They didn't maintain it's lead (especially the 17 points big lead) while clock is ticking down. I like how they battle for exchange shots but after the 3 minute period mark, what happen? And then Warriors now take the lead on a 1 minute mark.

-Lots of wasted possession attempts. Seth Curry almost on fire, why not giving him the play during the last few minutes.

-Poor defense in the paint area, Myers got confused. Lots of uncontested shot made by the Warriors on the paint area during the last few minutes.

"THEY CHOKED" lol.

I loved how Seth Curry played. Now they will look at him as a good defensive player to stop his brother.
But Steve Kerr is not that kind of an idiot to expect that on game 3. A lot of switches will happen again to avoid Seth Curry from defending him.

Jeff Van Gundy said something about Portland. I forgot the exact but it is something like, can Portland take when GSW suddenly made a good run. That was 3rd quarter when he said it.
It is like he predicted what will happen. It did happen. This is one of the good commentators that I love to hear whenever I watch NBA games. He is straight with his words, he even takes on officials whenever they are taking it long for reviews.

Again, the chemistry of GSW was seen. They are one of the team in NBA with the best chemistry. Unselfishness at its finest.

[FanEagle]

Do you really think they will need Durant from now on? I mean they are 2-0 ahead right now, there is technically 5 games left at most, even if it goes to 4-3 which I doubt it will. So that means warriors only need to win 2 more games in the next possible 5 games, I am pretty sure they can manage to do that without Durant. However, the question is if you do not Durant now and rest him to get better, how well will he be in the finals after so much rest ?

Well, I think he is Durant and nothing could go wrong, he is the best scorer in the league right now and he can do whatever he wants even at his worst he is better than iggy and if he feels tired you can bench him whenever you want. I am voting for keeping Durant resting for the remainder of this series and we will see about how it goes when finals come.

[btc_angela]

Seth Curry also said along the line that Warrior are not better without Durant, but they are difficult to guard because of the constant movement's, pick around. And that is so true in the last 2 games. I don't think that Durant will come and play though. Steve Kerr already admitted that it is more serious that they initially thought it would be, referring to Durant's injury.

[bisdak40]

Seth Curry also said along the line that Warrior are not better without Durant, but they are difficult to guard because of the constant movement's, pick around. And that is so true in the last 2 games. I don't think that Durant will come and play though. Steve Kerr already admitted that it is more serious that they initially thought it would be, referring to Durant's injury.

This lineup is a preview of the Warriors face next season and they might not even need Cousins as he might just slow down the tempo of their offense.

James Harden has found a way to defeat the Warriors but he won't reveal it, might be recruiting Durant to the Rockets  .

[Oasisman]

Do you really think they will need Durant from now on? I mean they are 2-0 ahead right now, there is technically 5 games left at most, even if it goes to 4-3 which I doubt it will. So that means warriors only need to win 2 more games in the next possible 5 games, I am pretty sure they can manage to do that without Durant. However, the question is if you do not Durant now and rest him to get better, how well will he be in the finals after so much rest ?

Well, I think he is Durant and nothing could go wrong, he is the best scorer in the league right now and he can do whatever he wants even at his worst he is better than iggy and if he feels tired you can bench him whenever you want. I am voting for keeping Durant resting for the remainder of this series and we will see about how it goes when finals come.

The GSW could use this opportunity to rest Durant for the whole series. I mean the current line up they have right now is formidable, this is the line up that brought championship in 2016.
Durant could be a surprise weapon in the finals, as he will be fresh and got a good rest.
On the other hand,  Bucks and GSW will be a good match up in the finals.

[Harkorede]

Milwaukee are currently roling here on game two, they've started the game way better than they did in game one, and have led by as much as 18 points during the first quarter, but the quarter ended 35-21 in favor of the Bucks!

[stadus]

Milwaukee are currently roling here on game two, they've started the game way better than they did in game one, and have led by as much as 18 points during the first quarter, but the quarter ended 35-21 in favor of the Bucks!

64-39 half time score, in favor of the bucks, it should be an easy win for the Bucks.
They will win this as they don't give up a lead unlike the Raptors, Bucks bench are scoring really well in this game.