2024 NBA Season

[Reid]

Who is here so impressed with how Luca Doncic played this season so far?

Another triple double for Doncic although they loss against the NY Knicks.
he scored 38 points, made 10 assists and 14 rebounds,.. wow! this guy is trying to be Russell Westbrook during his MVP season.

I am. Have been a Dallas fan since because of Dirk and now this guy.
How the hell do this Dallas team gets so lucky to have this kind of crazy guys?!!  

I have seen a future already when I saw him play. He is different. He is wise. He suddenly stops in the paint to make a fake and then everyone jumps.
That kind of move wont be seen much anymore. All of them trying to fly to dunk the ball but this guy Doncic is more like a 90's kind of game which I really loved.
Slow move, then a sudden speed then being witty underneath the ring. So lovely.

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[Darker45]

Chicago Bulls will face Houston Rockets tonight, the Bulls, ith 3 wins in 9 games and it's a low percentage in this season for them and Rockets with 5 wins in 8 games with 2 wins arrow against Memphis and Golden State Warriors and they search the 3rd win arrow, well for me I will bet for Houston Rockets to win this game, James Harden and Russell Westbrook will be the leader of the Rockets and both of them can lead Houston to the win.

Harden should stand as the leader, the Rockets are better if Harden is leading and WB should control his shot attempt, too much shot attempt will low percentage shot will not help the team, I think WB should stop shooting in the 3s where his stats are not good, instead, driving the ball and pass it to open outside shooters if the defense will commit on him.

This has to be the game of Houston if they want to keep the team in its best of shape. Harden will have to remain the guy who will control the play. Once they will allow WB to control it, the ball won't be going around enough for sure and that would give them bad games. WB's threes are awful but he seems adamant on doing them as if the actual game is just a practice shooting for him. I agree with you that instead of focusing on shooting that ball, WB should better be improving on his assists.

[Ziskinberg]

I agree with you that instead of focusing on shooting that ball, WB should better be improving on his assists.

He can still shoot because he was once a triple double guy, but he should know his spot, 3 point line is not his spot, driving the ball and short jump shot, that's his spot and since he is very athletic, he will be able to help the Rockets to score inside and that will free up the outside shooters.

[Yaunfitda]

Chicago Bulls will face Houston Rockets tonight, the Bulls, ith 3 wins in 9 games and it's a low percentage in this season for them and Rockets with 5 wins in 8 games with 2 wins arrow against Memphis and Golden State Warriors and they search the 3rd win arrow, well for me I will bet for Houston Rockets to win this game, James Harden and Russell Westbrook will be the leader of the Rockets and both of them can lead Houston to the win.

Harden should stand as the leader, the Rockets are better if Harden is leading and WB should control his shot attempt, too much shot attempt will low percentage shot will not help the team, I think WB should stop shooting in the 3s where his stats are not good, instead, driving the ball and pass it to open outside shooters if the defense will commit on him.

This has to be the game of Houston if they want to keep the team in its best of shape. Harden will have to remain the guy who will control the play. Once they will allow WB to control it, the ball won't be going around enough for sure and that would give them bad games. WB's threes are awful but he seems adamant on doing them as if the actual game is just a practice shooting for him. I agree with you that instead of focusing on shooting that ball, WB should better be improving on his assists.

I still think and see that Harden is still the leader of Houston up to know, and I think Russ knows his place in his team. Although there are glimpse that he really wanted to take over, he doesn't because he has mature enough.

Maybe Russ is taking 3's because he really wanted to show his detractors that he can really shot. But we all know he hasn't improved, not yet. But as far as assists he still has it. Speaking of the game:

Bulls - 72
Houston - 90

Fourth quarter already, 10 minutes to go.

[Botnake]

I still think and see that Harden is still the leader of Houston up to know, and I think Russ knows his place in his team. Although there are glimpse that he really wanted to take over, he doesn't because he has mature enough.

We can conclude that they are building a good relationship if they keep winning and both of them will contribute to the improvement of the team.

Maybe Russ is taking 3's because he really wanted to show his detractors that he can really shot. But we all know he hasn't improved, not yet. But as far as assists he still has it.

He can make an assist because he drives and he can pass the ball, that's his strength, actually he can shoot the 3s but the question is the consistency.

Speaking of the game:

Bulls - 72
Houston - 90

Fourth quarter already, 10 minutes to go.

They will surely win this one with a great margin, and if you bet, bet should cover after this game.

[Oasisman]

Maybe Russ is taking 3's because he really wanted to show his detractors that he can really shot. But we all know he hasn't improved, not yet. But as far as assists he still has it.

He can make an assist because he drives and he can pass the ball, that's his strength, actually he can shoot the 3s but the question is the consistency.

Westbrook's athleticism could be a huge advantage for the team if he knows how to facilitate and orchestrate on the offensive end. If his basketball IQ is equal to Doncic, he could have been brought a championship to OKC.
Westbrook and Harden has the same kind of mentality, they both want to win on their own, without much help from the team. Harden's field goal percentage is the evidence.

[NavI_027]

Westbrook and Harden has the same kind of mentality, they both want to win on their own, without much help from the team. Harden's field goal percentage is the evidence.

You nailed it dude! Both of them got very high ego. I still remember how Westbrook able to pull off triple doubles so easily when he was in the OKC. I've watched a video before and learned that the secret why he can make it that far is he even snatch the rebounds which is already supposed for Adams'. Base on my perceptuon, he is somehow "greedy" in numbers ~ change my mind .

[Baofeng]

Harden and Westbrook combined for a total of 68 points, 11 assists, and 17 rebounds. Harden almost had a triple double as well. So much talk about those two not going to compliment each other because it looks like they have been well already and leading the Rockets. Capela has a good game also, 16 points with 20 rebounds. West are going to be exciting to see in the playoffs, although it is still early, but teams are stack up and match evenly.

[Bttzed03]

With their recent dominant performances and still leading the west with only one loss, I expected Lakers to be the clear favorites in the poll but that's not the case after 49 47 votes.


On the eastern conference, Celtics is still leading the group but with Hayward's latest injury, they might not become as dominant just like their first eight games.

Broken hand, no timeline," said Celtics coach Brad Stevens. "[He's] going to get with the doctors tomorrow and decide if he needs to do surgery or not. It sounds like should he decide that, the surgery option might actually be a better timeline. So we’ll see what that all plays out to be. Who knows? It’s too bad.

[freedomgo]

With their recent dominant performances and still leading the west with only one loss, I expected Lakers to be the clear favorites in the poll but that's not the case after 49 votes.

There are only few of us who voted here I guess, at the moment, I only saw a total of 47 votes, I don't know why we aren't seeing the same.

On the eastern conference, Celtics is still leading the group but with Hayward's latest injury, they might not become as dominant just like their first eight games.

Broken hand, no timeline," said Celtics coach Brad Stevens. "[He's] going to get with the doctors tomorrow and decide if he needs to do surgery or not. It sounds like should he decide that, the surgery option might actually be a better timeline. So we’ll see what that all plays out to be. Who knows? It’s too bad.

Anyway about the Celtics,  they've been playing really well and Hayward was a big contributor on their success but with this injury, their ranking might go down as he is vital for the team, I'm just thankful that the injury is not so serious and for sure nothing will change, he will be back with full confidence once he is healthy to play again.

[Bttzed03]

With their recent dominant performances and still leading the west with only one loss, I expected Lakers to be the clear favorites in the poll but that's not the case after 49 votes.

There are only few of us who voted here I guess, at the moment, I only saw a total of 47 votes, I don't know why we aren't seeing the same.

I had to check again and it's 47 lol

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Anyway about the Celtics,  they've been playing really well and Hayward was a big contributor on their success but with this injury, their ranking might go down as he is vital for the team, I'm just thankful that the injury is not so serious and for sure nothing will change, he will be back with full confidence once he is healthy to play again.

Yeah, it's part of the game but it sucks to see players getting injured while they are playing really well. He'll probably be out for a week or two.
Let's see how Celtics will adjust without him, they still have a decent line up.

[bitcoin31]

Wow clippers and lakers have near votes I really like those two teams and they are both have team work. But Im not change my mind In solid fan of Golden state warriors and I think this 2020 NBA Season this team will be grandchampion and Stepehen Curry is the MVP but for sure there is a lot of teams now who are have a good background in basketball so for sure it will be exciting.

[Finestream]

Wow clippers and lakers have near votes I really like those two teams and they are both have team work.

People here are just following what majority think, and its quite the same because in sportsbook betting odds, it's the Lakers and Clippers which are heavily favored to win in the NBA finals this season, not surprised with the poll result.

But Im not change my mind In solid fan of Golden state warriors and I think this 2020 NBA Season this team will be grandchampion and Stepehen Curry is the MVP but for sure there is a lot of teams now who are have a good background in basketball so for sure it will be exciting.

That's being loyal to your team but I'll tell you frankly, your GSW has no chance to win the NBA finals this season, even their playoffs chances now are so dim due to the injury problems on their main scorers, curry and K Thompson.

[Reid]

That's being loyal to your team but I'll tell you frankly, your GSW has no chance to win the NBA finals this season, even their playoffs chances now are so dim due to the injury problems on their main scorers, curry and K Thompson.

Yeah, I am also a fan but reality can be seen now.
They have been losing road games and even home games. It is not a good look anymore.
Being loyal is fine but when it comes to predicting who will win the Finals, they might be out of the list.
Their main men is gone and if there will be a losing streak, it will be even harder to take a spot for the playoffs.

The West is filled with power house players, they would be better to adjust now and win games if they still want to enter the playoffs.

[mirakal]

The West is filled with power house players, they would be better to adjust now and win games if they still want to enter the playoffs.

They can't do that because only rely on D'Angelo Russell for the team's scoring, this guy made a good scoring nights in the last 2 games but still they loss in those 2 games.  Even if Curry will come back, there's only a small improvement that we can expect from this team, so basically, they are likely to be out in the playoffs since they are not produce a win now.

Warriors are rank last in the west, with 2-8  win-loss record, its a complete opposite compared to their past seasons.

[Oasisman]

The West is filled with power house players, they would be better to adjust now and win games if they still want to enter the playoffs.

They can't do that because only rely on D'Angelo Russell for the team's scoring, this guy made a good scoring nights in the last 2 games but still they loss in those 2 games.  Even if Curry will come back, there's only a small improvement that we can expect from this team, so basically, they are likely to be out in the playoffs since they are not produce a win now.

Warriors are rank last in the west, with 2-8  win-loss record, its a complete opposite compared to their past seasons.

Warriors are over this season. Curry will just have to take a rest for the whole season. I mean they came a long way winning 3 championships and I think this is the perfect time for them to rest and be back next season strong.
This whole GSW roster is enough to win a title if they are all healthy next season , they only need to have a dominant big man.

As much as I want to think they will be tanking this year, but It doesn't make sense. They already have traded their 2020 first round pick to the Nets' sign-in trade.

[Ranly123]

The West is filled with power house players, they would be better to adjust now and win games if they still want to enter the playoffs.

They can't do that because only rely on D'Angelo Russell for the team's scoring, this guy made a good scoring nights in the last 2 games but still they loss in those 2 games.  Even if Curry will come back, there's only a small improvement that we can expect from this team, so basically, they are likely to be out in the playoffs since they are not produce a win now.

Warriors are rank last in the west, with 2-8  win-loss record, its a complete opposite compared to their past seasons.

Warriors are over this season. Curry will just have to take a rest for the whole season. I mean they came a long way winning 3 championships and I think this is the perfect time for them to rest and be back next season strong.
This whole GSW roster is enough to win a title if they are all healthy next season , they only need to have a dominant big man.

As much as I want to think they will be tanking this year, but It doesn't make sense. They already have traded their 2020 first round pick to the Nets' sign-in trade.

The season is not yet over but the way the GSW played recently, yes it might be over for them. So I guess they should work on the rebuilding side rather than aiming for the championship this season.

[NavI_027]

On the eastern conference, Celtics is still leading the group but with Hayward's latest injury, they might not become as dominant just like their first eight games.

Broken hand, no timeline," said Celtics coach Brad Stevens. "[He's] going to get with the doctors tomorrow and decide if he needs to do surgery or not. It sounds like should he decide that, the surgery option might actually be a better timeline. So we’ll see what that all plays out to be. Who knows? It’s too bad.

Anyway about the Celtics,  they've been playing really well and Hayward was a big contributor on their success but with this injury, their ranking might go down as he is vital for the team, I'm just thankful that the injury is not so serious and for sure nothing will change, he will be back with full confidence once he is healthy to play again.

My God! Hayward had an injury again. I hope he will recover soon because I'm scared that he might lose his self-confidence and his momentum on playing.

I agree that he is a big loss to Celtics but I don't worry too much because there are still players on their roster who could carry their team. There are still Walker, Brown, Tatum and Smart; I know they can do it . Just look on the result of their match against Memphis, they able to pull of a 20 point lead until the end of the game. See the consistency?

[Golftech]

The West is filled with power house players, they would be better to adjust now and win games if they still want to enter the playoffs.

They can't do that because only rely on D'Angelo Russell for the team's scoring, this guy made a good scoring nights in the last 2 games but still they loss in those 2 games.  Even if Curry will come back, there's only a small improvement that we can expect from this team, so basically, they are likely to be out in the playoffs since they are not produce a win now.

Warriors are rank last in the west, with 2-8  win-loss record, its a complete opposite compared to their past seasons.

Warriors are over this season. Curry will just have to take a rest for the whole season. I mean they came a long way winning 3 championships and I think this is the perfect time for them to rest and be back next season strong.
This whole GSW roster is enough to win a title if they are all healthy next season , they only need to have a dominant big man.

As much as I want to think they will be tanking this year, but It doesn't make sense. They already have traded their 2020 first round pick to the Nets' sign-in trade.

The season is not yet over but the way the GSW played recently, yes it might be over for them. So I guess they should work on the rebuilding side rather than aiming for the championship this season.

If there's no changes that they've going to do after the all-star game, probably they will rest and no longer interested to compete for this season, I agree that the squad will be more competitive with the healthy line up.

With KT and Curry they will have a better chances to have a good streak. Time for the management to assess whether to bring someone in or wait for the next season while building a much stronger team.

[Reid]

The West is filled with power house players, they would be better to adjust now and win games if they still want to enter the playoffs.

They can't do that because only rely on D'Angelo Russell for the team's scoring, this guy made a good scoring nights in the last 2 games but still they loss in those 2 games.  Even if Curry will come back, there's only a small improvement that we can expect from this team, so basically, they are likely to be out in the playoffs since they are not produce a win now.

Warriors are rank last in the west, with 2-8  win-loss record, its a complete opposite compared to their past seasons.

Actually it is different with just the presence of Steph. They become a monster all of a sudden.
The guy just have that kind of energy that could make the team look more awesome.

He is the 2 time season MVP of the league and he is still young for me.
Bad things really happen, specially with stars. That is why I talk healthy here, who wants their idols to be in bed for a long time? I dont think that is how we think here.
But as I say, shit happens. And the GSW team is now in a shitty moment.