2024 NBA Season

[Rikafip]

Gonna wake up early  to watch Clippers vs Jazz. Few days ago Jazz managed to beat Kawhi-less Clippers, but he will be back for this game. I am thinking about taking   Clippers at -4.5 tonight and to add Pacers  at -1.5 against Bulls.

Spurs vs Lakers might be interesting as well, but i think I will skip that one as it might go either way.

[NavI_027]

Another new challenge for Los Angeles Lakers tonight when they face San Antonio Spurs in At Center, both teams played 5 games,

I believe that LA Lakers can pull this off as well. Their All Star Players are enough to conquer Spurs. (most probably). On the other hand, DeRozan and his team got a homecourt advantage tho which can add up to their self cofidence . Let's find out.

both teams played 5 games, they win four and lost one and both teams have a great performance and both teams lost their one game against Los Angeles Clippers !

This is a clear sign that Clippers (Kawhi to be more specific) is their kryptonite. Change my mind .

[Botnake]

Another new challenge for Los Angeles Lakers tonight when they face San Antonio Spurs in At Center, both teams played 5 games,

I believe that LA Lakers can pull this off as well. Their All Star Players are enough to conquer Spurs. (most probably). On the other hand, DeRozan and his team got a homecourt advantage tho which can add up to their self cofidence . Let's find out.

Lakers had the momentum, they are in a winning streak so they probably continue that here.
Spurs are known as a good team which knows lebron really well, but this is a different Lebron because he does not only elevated his game, he also trust his teammates a lot which I think they will again dominate the inside, Spurs will definitely feel the inside Presense of the Lakers.

[Ranly123]

Another new challenge for Los Angeles Lakers tonight when they face San Antonio Spurs in At Center, both teams played 5 games,

I believe that LA Lakers can pull this off as well. Their All Star Players are enough to conquer Spurs. (most probably). On the other hand, DeRozan and his team got a homecourt advantage tho which can add up to their self cofidence . Let's find out.

Lakers had the momentum, they are in a winning streak so they probably continue that here.
Spurs are known as a good team which knows lebron really well, but this is a different Lebron because he does not only elevated his game, he also trust his teammates a lot which I think they will again dominate the inside, Spurs will definitely feel the inside Presense of the Lakers.

LeBron transcended from a small forward to an all around player. Spurs will definitely find ways to stop LeBron but right now, he has more reliable teammates than before. I think the Spurs will have their hands full against the new Lakers line-up.

[Ziskinberg]

LeBron transcended from a small forward to an all around player. Spurs will definitely find ways to stop LeBron but right now, he has more reliable teammates than before. I think the Spurs will have their hands full against the new Lakers line-up.

I don't see a player who has the skills like Leonard in the spurs, so no one can stop him.
Most likely its Rudy Gay that will take charge of Lebron but with Lebron's size, I think he will just dominate that match up.

Also, Davis, he will be guarded by LA which was getting inconsistent, so let's see who will win that match up but for me its definitely AD.
Green is a good shooter and he play his old team, hopefully they'll not regret trading him.

[Oasisman]

It was a win for Dallas if they use their foul to give! I think that was really a big blunder on the part of the coaching staff of the team. If they only foul Lebroke at the time he hold the ball, then, its all been over!!

Sounded like a Lebron hater.
I dont like him but I dont hate him neither. I love other players than him.

Indeed a hater. I dont understand why people needs to put a hate to a player if they just simply dont like them, hating ain't necessary. Funny how he call him LeBroke when his bank account is so fat 

Cases like that happens and that depends on the coach on how he will react in an instant. It aint a simple job specially when in those kind of situations.
Mostly we can see their errors but they cannot while the game is being played. That will be seen in the tape afterwards. So let us not give all the bad thought about their coach.

It's easier to say and criticize than to be in the actual situation though. That might be one of the lapses from the coaching staff.

[goinmerry]

It's easier to say and criticize than to be in the actual situation though. That might be one of the lapses from the coaching staff.

I'm rooting for Mavericks on that game but not blaming anyone especially the coaching staff. Of course, we as a viewer can think of a good way out of that crucial situation however we aren't pressured compare to those people who are actually on the court. These guys are professional but sometimes there are really times that they can't make a quick decision, not because they didn't think of it but actually they have another thing in mind.

That will be seen in the tape afterwards. So let us not give all the bad thought about their coach.

Yes it will surely be addressed and they will charged it to experienced.

[gabmen]

LeBron transcended from a small forward to an all around player. Spurs will definitely find ways to stop LeBron but right now, he has more reliable teammates than before. I think the Spurs will have their hands full against the new Lakers line-up.

I don't see a player who has the skills like Leonard in the spurs, so no one can stop him.
Most likely its Rudy Gay that will take charge of Lebron but with Lebron's size, I think he will just dominate that match up.

Also, Davis, he will be guarded by LA which was getting inconsistent, so let's see who will win that match up but for me its definitely AD.
Green is a good shooter and he play his old team, hopefully they'll not regret trading him.

Well the lakers are looking a lot better than last year that's for sure. Davis and Green seemed to have fitted well so far. For Lebron and LAL haters out there, this current roster may run pretty deep in the playoffs if you base it on their recent games. Lebron may have finally built the team he's looking for to win a championship in the west. Coach pop honestly don't have all the tools yet to be back as a title contender.

[Oasisman]

It's easier to say and criticize than to be in the actual situation though. That might be one of the lapses from the coaching staff.

 These guys are professional but sometimes there are really times that they can't make a quick decision, not because they didn't think of it but actually they have another thing in mind.

Mav's primary plan is not to foul as they already had a 1 position lead. That's either an overtime or a win. I bet nobody thinks of fouling a Laker and use the foul to give in the first place. That situation was quick and It's already late for them to react as the ball was on Lebron's hand leaving his defender. The help defense from the Mavs to defend Lebron while driving the lane in the dying seconds is somehow unnecessary. Lebron will never take that shot knowing they need 3 to tie the game.

[danherbias07]

It's easier to say and criticize than to be in the actual situation though. That might be one of the lapses from the coaching staff.

I'm rooting for Mavericks on that game but not blaming anyone especially the coaching staff. Of course, we as a viewer can think of a good way out of that crucial situation however we aren't pressured compare to those people who are actually on the court. These guys are professional but sometimes there are really times that they can't make a quick decision, not because they didn't think of it but actually they have another thing in mind.

Right.
Pressure in game is really way different than just watching the game. We can all see their errors but that is the camera view. Coaches don't have that luxury. They just have their eyes and their mind to use in game.
You cannot see everything that will happen out there and that is why he have assistants and other staffs.
Somehow if one of those people missed to tell the coach what could be the idea then it will still be the coach which is to be blamed.

Dallas is still strong for me considering they fought well and even put the Lakers in that kind of position giving them a difficult time to win the game.

[mirakal]

Dallas is still strong for me considering they fought well and even put the Lakers in that kind of position giving them a difficult time to win the game.

Dallas showing consistency and just win simply today by 20 points against the Mavericks, and we got Doncic again going a triple double in this game.
Congrats to the management of the Dallas Mavericks, they just form the future of Dallas that might deliver them another championship.

[Fatunad]

Dallas is still strong for me considering they fought well and even put the Lakers in that kind of position giving them a difficult time to win the game.

Dallas showing consistency and just win simply today by 20 points against the Mavericks, and we got Doncic again going a triple double in this game.
Congrats to the management of the Dallas Mavericks, they just form the future of Dallas that might deliver them another championship.

I think you have typo right there. Dallas against Cleveland instead?
The acquisition of Doncic in Dallas is a huge win in the draft pick. That kid has been playing with the pros when he was still 16 look at him right now he doesn't look like a 20 year old going against the worlds best basketball players. Dallas should keep him for the rest of his nba career.

[mirakal]

Dallas is still strong for me considering they fought well and even put the Lakers in that kind of position giving them a difficult time to win the game.

Dallas showing consistency and just win simply today by 20 points against the Mavericks, and we got Doncic again going a triple double in this game.
Congrats to the management of the Dallas Mavericks, they just form the future of Dallas that might deliver them another championship.

I think you have typo right there. Dallas against Cleveland instead?
The acquisition of Doncic in Dallas is a huge win in the draft pick. That kid has been playing with the pros when he was still 16 look at him right now he doesn't look like a 20 year old going against the worlds best basketball players. Dallas should keep him for the rest of his nba career.

Sorry, that was a typo, it was against the Cavaliers.
Doncic was already telling before that he is so comfortable playing in the NBA, and although there are fans out there who are not convince him to be the ROY of year last season but now he is proving it, this kid is cool, he gets better and better and kudos to his team for surrounding him with good players.

Whats the odds for this man's MVP? I think we missed that.

[jakelyson]

[...]

Well the lakers are looking a lot better than last year that's for sure. Davis and Green seemed to have fitted well so far. For Lebron and LAL haters out there, this current roster may run pretty deep in the playoffs if you base it on their recent games. Lebron may have finally built the team he's looking for to win a championship in the west. Coach pop honestly don't have all the tools yet to be back as a title contender.

They are way better than last year. They have champion players like McGee, Danny Green, Rondo and Lebron. They acquired an All-Star in Davis and Howard and they are a very tall and physical team right now. They are already a contender when they acquired AD and now they are surrounded with experienced players. That makes them even more dangerous.

[Finestream]

Whats the odds for this man's MVP? I think we missed that.

Yeah, we really miss that. his odds according to https://www.thelines.com/odds/nba-mvp/ was +3300

That's a great odds if we have  beat earlier because now I search in my sportsbook, NBA futures for MVP is not anymore available.

[Oasisman]

[...]

Well the lakers are looking a lot better than last year that's for sure. Davis and Green seemed to have fitted well so far. For Lebron and LAL haters out there, this current roster may run pretty deep in the playoffs if you base it on their recent games. Lebron may have finally built the team he's looking for to win a championship in the west. Coach pop honestly don't have all the tools yet to be back as a title contender.

They are way better than last year. They have champion players like McGee, Danny Green, Rondo and Lebron. They acquired an All-Star in Davis and Howard and they are a very tall and physical team right now. They are already a contender when they acquired AD and now they are surrounded with experienced players. That makes them even more dangerous.

Sure Lakers are a taller team than any other team in the NBA. If AD will be healthy throughout the whole season and post season and Howard will maintain to focus on rebounding and protecting the rim, then they will have a huge percentage to be in the NBA finals. Cousins isn't playing yet, he will be a good reliever to Dwight.

How do you guys think the Lakers finish this season? Are they a 70-12 team or not?

[freedomgo]

How do you guys think the Lakers finish this season? Are they a 70-12 team or not?

That's not impossible, they only have 1 loss so far, and they are getting better and better after their first loss.
Eventually that chemistry and bond within the team will improve and that will help them comfortable of their individual role.
Lebron James is leading the team now, he already tally a 2nd straight triple double and he both won with that.

We know its still too early, but my judgement is just based on the signs I see.

[Reid]

Dallas is still strong for me considering they fought well and even put the Lakers in that kind of position giving them a difficult time to win the game.

Dallas showing consistency and just win simply today by 20 points against the Mavericks, and we got Doncic again going a triple double in this game.
Congrats to the management of the Dallas Mavericks, they just form the future of Dallas that might deliver them another championship.

You mean against the Cavaliers? 

Yeah, saw the game.
Doncic was a monster with a stats of 14 rebounds 15 assists and 29 points. Wow.
This guy is really something else. He is literally an all around guy who can score outside and inside.
Also, we can see with his assists that he is giving free shots for his team mates.

So how to defend this guy? I want to see someone who could stop this guy.

[stadus]

So how to defend this guy? I want to see someone who could stop this guy.

No one can stop him because of his ability to pass, I mean, he has good vision in the court so he can do that.
Doncic already played the King and although they lose but they both made a triple double and made a history with that good showdown, if Dallas would have won that time, it would be more praise for Doncic then, but its alright as this guy does not need one time big time scoring since he can do it in a daily basis.

[Yaunfitda]

Dallas is still strong for me considering they fought well and even put the Lakers in that kind of position giving them a difficult time to win the game.

Dallas showing consistency and just win simply today by 20 points against the Mavericks, and we got Doncic again going a triple double in this game.
Congrats to the management of the Dallas Mavericks, they just form the future of Dallas that might deliver them another championship.

You mean against the Cavaliers? 

Yeah, saw the game.
Doncic was a monster with a stats of 14 rebounds 15 assists and 29 points. Wow.
This guy is really something else. He is literally an all around guy who can score outside and inside.
Also, we can see with his assists that he is giving free shots for his team mates.

So how to defend this guy? I want to see someone who could stop this guy.

This was the effect of Luka playing against the best in the league - Lebron James. His confidence grow and now we are seeing him posting MVP numbers (although it is still early this season).

How to stop him? Very hard, even if let's say he has a bad night, he can contribute by passing around. If he has a good game, then it's not very easily to go guard him one on one, if you double, he will throw to open team mates, if you don't put body on him, he can get 10++ rebounds easily. Perhaps like a Jason Kidd numbers during his prime.