2024 NBA Season

[Golftech]

The Lakers got beaten by the Clippers at the Staples center. I don't know why they keep Caldwell-pope in the game where he always throw away the ball. Also I don't see McGee in the whole second half of the game. I think it's the coach that's making this look ugly for the Lakers to play their debut in this season.

Hope you noticed as well that it's not only Caldwell-pope but even Lebron keeps throwing the ball, Clippers being prepared enough surprising the Lakers from this opening game. Seems that they are much hunger as we seen how they played, Leonard still very impressive leading the team
with handwork from all ends giving his team mates the boost that's needed to show good quality minutes while inside the court.

[Niya]

I voted for Los Angeles Clippers because it's my favorite team. I really hope this will be their season.
Kawhi Leonard is a fantastic player and he could be the leader the Clippers needed to become stronger and more competitive.

[Oasisman]

The Lakers got beaten by the Clippers at the Staples center. I don't know why they keep Caldwell-pope in the game where he always throw away the ball. Also I don't see McGee in the whole second half of the game. I think it's the coach that's making this look ugly for the Lakers to play their debut in this season.

Hope you noticed as well that it's not only Caldwell-pope but even Lebron keeps throwing the ball, Clippers being prepared enough surprising the Lakers from this opening game. Seems that they are much hunger as we seen how they played, Leonard still very impressive leading the team
with handwork from all ends giving his team mates the boost that's needed to show good quality minutes while inside the court.

Aside from Lebron and KCP's sloppy ball handling security, but its the Clippers good performance in the game as a team that gave them the huge W. This team is undoubtedly still a good defensive team, while the Lakers plays no defense in the final quarter.

I dont want to see the Lakers struggle again this season, Im hoping they could figure out how their team improve on both ends of the floor. They should've a solid defense in the paint since they have a big line up.
Maybe, I'll give my final judgement to the Lakers team when Kuzma gets back to the game.

[Ziskinberg]

The Lakers got beaten by the Clippers at the Staples center. I don't know why they keep Caldwell-pope in the game where he always throw away the ball. Also I don't see McGee in the whole second half of the game. I think it's the coach that's making this look ugly for the Lakers to play their debut in this season.

Hope you noticed as well that it's not only Caldwell-pope but even Lebron keeps throwing the ball, Clippers being prepared enough surprising the Lakers from this opening game. Seems that they are much hunger as we seen how they played, Leonard still very impressive leading the team
with handwork from all ends giving his team mates the boost that's needed to show good quality minutes while inside the court.

Aside from Lebron and KCP's sloppy ball handling security, but its the Clippers good performance in the game as a team that gave them the huge W. This team is undoubtedly still a good defensive team, while the Lakers plays no defense in the final quarter.

I dont want to see the Lakers struggle again this season, Im hoping they could figure out how their team improve on both ends of the floor. They should've a solid defense in the paint since they have a big line up.
Maybe, I'll give my final judgement to the Lakers team when Kuzma gets back to the game.

How about put a little blame to Lebron, he was under performing in this game and in the 2nd half he wasn't really shooting well.
Actually only Green and Davis who are really performing well in that game against the whole team of the Clippers.

Lebron only scored 18 points, that clearly says he struggle in the game because he usually score more than 20 points.

[freedomgo]

Voted just now because after seeing the game between the Lakers and the Clippers, I think I already have my favorite team for this season, and that is the clippers. Lakers looks like the same team who can't hang on especially in the 4th quarter and Leonard looks very serious with his another mission to win a championship.

I thought Lakers has the edge since PG was sitting, but it was a complete opposite of my expectation that happens because Leonard is proving he can still carry his team without PG, so let's think of his, what if he will come back soon?

[Jating]

Voted just now because after seeing the game between the Lakers and the Clippers, I think I already have my favorite team for this season, and that is the clippers. Lakers looks like the same team who can't hang on especially in the 4th quarter and Leonard looks very serious with his another mission to win a championship.

Not a Laker hater but it seems they can't get their acts together. However, it's just one game, maybe they have some ring rust and of course the chemistry is still in question.

I thought Lakers has the edge since PG was sitting, but it was a complete opposite of my expectation that happens because Leonard is proving he can still carry his team without PG, so let's think of his, what if he will come back soon?

Leonard is really on a different level, we saw him carrying Toronto last year, and the fans booed him when he was introduced and when he talked. But it doesn't bother him at all, missing his early shots and then coming off with seven straight. That's Leonard that we have known since his San Antonio days. Just focusing on the game and bringing that W.

[Reid]

Voted just now because after seeing the game between the Lakers and the Clippers, I think I already have my favorite team for this season, and that is the clippers. Lakers looks like the same team who can't hang on especially in the 4th quarter and Leonard looks very serious with his another mission to win a championship.

I thought Lakers has the edge since PG was sitting, but it was a complete opposite of my expectation that happens because Leonard is proving he can still carry his team without PG, so let's think of his, what if he will come back soon?

Have the same theory.
Leonard's eyes is on the prize. He want that championship once again and now for his hometown which will be sweeter than what he did with San Antonio and Toronto.
It is going to be the closure of too many questions about him.
They still say he ain't that worthy for being the GOAT but with him winning another championship just tells everything. No more questions about his skills.

[Finestream]

Leonard is really on a different level, we saw him carrying Toronto last year, and the fans booed him when he was introduced and when he talked. But it doesn't bother him at all, missing his early shots and then coming off with seven straight. That's Leonard that we have known since his San Antonio days. Just focusing on the game and bringing that W.

He is full of confidence now and I think Clippers will really boost their stats this season.
Lou Williams, Paul George, and Kawhi  are all real threats, they are consistent with their shooting and we've also seen the effort of Beverly and Montrezl Harrell in their first game that's why the defense has really improve, they're really scary as an opponent and might end up the leaders in the ranking this season.

[Oasisman]

How about put a little blame to Lebron, he was under performing in this game and in the 2nd half he wasn't really shooting well.
Actually only Green and Davis who are really performing well in that game against the whole team of the Clippers.

Lebron only scored 18 points, that clearly says he struggle in the game because he usually score more than 20 points.

Well, yeah thats almost automatic, if I recall it correctly, Lebron only scored 2 points in the last quarter. I stopped watching when the score was 107 - 95+ or somewhere near that figure, with under 3 minutes left in the clock.
I was really disappointed with the result, infact, not because of Green's help the lead would've probably stretched to 20 points.
Although, I believed that was just another off-night from Lebron. Too bad It happened in the opening night with Paul George's absence.

[jakelyson]

... Clippers being prepared enough surprising the Lakers from this opening game. Seems that they are much hunger as we seen how they played, Leonard still very impressive leading the team
with handwork from all ends giving his team mates the boost that's needed to show good quality minutes while inside the court.

This is not surprising at all. Clippers already made the playoffs last year and now you are adding Kawhi to their offense and defense. It is not just hunger, they are just the better LA team right now.

How about put a little blame to Lebron, he was under performing in this game and in the 2nd half he wasn't really shooting well.
Actually only Green and Davis who are really performing well in that game against the whole team of the Clippers.

Lebron only scored 18 points, that clearly says he struggle in the game because he usually score more than 20 points.

We can also attribute his poor performance to Clippers awesome defense. Kawhi did a good job guarding Lebron.

[Lucas*]

Seems that the odds of Clippers to win the League are higher after watching the game against Lakers last night! And Leonard Khawi have a great performance with 30 points, last year we see that he's carrying Toronto Raptors and now he's helping Clippers and do a great job.

[spadormie]

Voted just now because after seeing the game between the Lakers and the Clippers, I think I already have my favorite team for this season, and that is the clippers. Lakers looks like the same team who can't hang on especially in the 4th quarter and Leonard looks very serious with his another mission to win a championship.

I thought Lakers has the edge since PG was sitting, but it was a complete opposite of my expectation that happens because Leonard is proving he can still carry his team without PG, so let's think of his, what if he will come back soon?

Have the same theory.
Leonard's eyes is on the prize. He want that championship once again and now for his hometown which will be sweeter than what he did with San Antonio and Toronto.
It is going to be the closure of too many questions about him.
They still say he ain't that worthy for being the GOAT but with him winning another championship just tells everything. No more questions about his skills.

The discussion of who is the GOAT will never end. The best thing to do is to keep it with yourself and not to argue since you'll be having lots of arguments, a never ending arguments.

Anyway, nice performance by Kawhi Leonard scoring 30 points that game with nice percentage. Probably the lack of team chemistry brought Lakers down in this game. But, congratulations to Danny Green for making points this game and shooting at a good percentage. That's above 60 or 70 I think? He really is a great addition with Lakers. A little bit shock but quite saw this outcome for clippers to win the game because of having a better line up. Remember they have a lot of role players and just so you know the other star haven't stepped his foot on the floor just yet.

[Reid]

The discussion of who is the GOAT will never end. The best thing to do is to keep it with yourself and not to argue since you'll be having lots of arguments, a never ending arguments.

Yeah, maybe that is just how it is going to be.
Still, I find it amazing for a player reaching the peak of his game. One of it is by taking that Most Defensive Player of the Year and then ending up a champion also.
MJ did that, just so to prove that is not just offense which could win the NBA and also to prove that he is a guy who really plays defense once on the floor.
Kawhi did that too. But it looks like everyone has forgotten it already.

[Bttzed03]

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Kawhi did that too. But it looks like everyone has forgotten it already.

They choose to ignore it. Some people still doubting Kahwi's achievement with the Raptors last season and still deny how great the guy is in scoring, defense, and leadership because of the Warriors injury woes. Just let them be.

We can also consider that it's another strategy from the coaching staff where the opening game can be a good time to check the combinations and how the players will blend together.
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Lebron struggling and Lakers losing is a strategy to figure out what works and what doesn't? I don't think that is the case.

[mich]

NBA opening night winners and losers: Kawhi Leonard outshines LeBron James; Pascal Siakam wrecks Pelicans
Leonard owns L.A. for at least one night, while LeBron fell short of his high standard in the season opener

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-opening-night-winners-and-losers-kawhi-leonard-outshines-lebron-james-pascal-siakam-wrecks-pelicans/

[justdimin]

The game was alright for both sides, there is no need to overreact on literally game one of the season. Lakers looked like they could actually be good if they could just implement AD into center position more often, he doesn't have to start there but when someone smaller is at Center on the other team he could just switch there. On offense they lacked a cohesion because they haven't been playing together for too long so it will take some time to build that chemistry but over time I am sure that will happen as well. Clippers on the other hand looked really scary, this team was the team that came back from 31 point difference and beat GSW last year and they have added Kawhi on top of that (plus PG but he is injured), they looked like they can defend anyone at any position the whole game, they will be like 2004 pistons but with faster offense.

[Harlot]

Seems that the odds of Clippers to win the League are higher after watching the game against Lakers last night! And Leonard Khawi have a great performance with 30 points, last year we see that he's carrying Toronto Raptors and now he's helping Clippers and do a great job.

I second that especially to think that Kawhi and the Clippers have defeated Lakers even without Paul George in the rotation, it only says that Kawhi can still carry the team as what he did with Toronto. With Paul George in the roster their game could be on another level. It's funny to think that the Lakers is leading in the Poll by 1 point that they will win the Championship this season, this fanboys needs to get realistic that Clippers are a much more better team compared to what the Lakers currently have.

[harizen]

I second that especially to think that Kawhi and the Clippers have defeated Lakers even without Paul George in the rotation, it only says that Kawhi can still carry the team as what he did with Toronto. With Paul George in the roster their game could be on another level.

I see the other way around. If Paul George were there, the rotation will be changed and there will be times that Paul George will do the ISO and main plays. Well, just a first game though and want to see how PG and Kawhi will blend on the court. They know each other so I think that won't be a problem.

Kudos to Lou Williams too for that win. The current best 6th man for me in the league but playing like a part of the starting lineup.

It's funny to think that the Lakers is leading in the Poll by 1 point that they will win the Championship this season, this fanboys needs to get realistic that Clippers are a much more better team compared to what the Lakers currently have.

Generally, the poll was all about the whole season and not just between the LAC and LAL. Clippers might be more of a good team compared to Lakers but they will have to faced other teams as well first before taking that Larry O' Brien trophy. Let's not conclude everything just because of one game.

In the end, there's even a possibility that none of these LA's teams will take the championship this season.

[batang_bitcoin]

The game was alright for both sides, there is no need to overreact on literally game one of the season.

Yeah, it's somehow an interesting match to talk about but overreacting about it is out of discussion. Although, most NBA fans that are with the lost team will do that. There's more game to come for Lakers and I just hope that it won't result as the same as the last season where they've struggled that much. I would agree about the experimenting period of what is good and not working for the team. They'll have another match again at the Staples center with Utah.

[Natalim]

Very interesting game for the Mavericks vs Wizard today, now we will see if the Ponzi and Doncic can bring the intensity in the regular season.
They are heavily favored against the Wizards at -8.5 but I am not so confident betting at that line for this young team, anyway, I will just enjoy this game watching with a very minimal bet, hopefully Dallas will show something here that the fans will love.