2024 NBA Season

[boyptc]

After the Lakers, the Raptors team is going to face another powerhouse in the west (Clippers). 

Clippers can take this one as it is also their home court and the Raptors could be a bit tired from their battle with the Lakers.
The defending champs might have that extra motivation to kick their former teammate's ass though.

Who is your pick?

This is a hard pick, Raptors did an impressive punishment to the Lakers today and we can't ignore that.

However, everyone won't deny how strong LAC is and the possible choice for this match.

To beat the lakers and clippers in back to back games wont be an easy task.  My money would be on the clippers.  I think Lowry is still out for the rapters, that's a big loss on their side.  With a rested clippers team at home I'd pick them.  I'd also put a wager on the over for this one as well.

Yeah, it's not going to be an easy thing for the Raptors but as we have an unexpected result for their match against Lakers.

This may go on to an unexpected win against Clippers but obviously, many of us would go for LAC.

[Naida_BR]

The difference between the Laker game and the clippers game is that (even tho clippers still could be a great team compared to Lakers or not) raptors faced Lakers on a fresh leg brand new day, they face clippers with a tired and horrible Jetlag situation back to back after Lakers. It doesn't matter if it was Lakers or not, if they played clippers first and go to Lakers later they would have been losing to Lakers as well.

Obviously, we can't really know if they will actually lose or not but that just feels like would be the case considering everything that happened in the last 24 hours. Is this the first time Kawhi will play against raptors? I mean he playing in Los Angeles against raptors doesn't really have any importance because him going to Canada will be a great big deal but it is still an emotional thing for him I am sure.

I don't think that it is fair enough to compare different games with each other.
Even if they face Lakers or Clippers under different circumstances the goal always is to win the game. Fatigue comes later on the season and when we are at the start of it, it is not an excuse.

[Questat]

they face clippers with a tired and horrible Jetlag situation back to back after Lakers.

There is no jetlag anymore, the game is still played at the same arena since Lakers and Clippers are both LA team.
Maybe there's a fatigue factor since Raptors has to play a back to back games, but believe me, they are professional and they know this, so it isn't a big issue here.

[btc_angela]

they face clippers with a tired and horrible Jetlag situation back to back after Lakers.

There is no jetlag anymore, the game is still played at the same arena since Lakers and Clippers are both LA team.
Maybe there's a fatigue factor since Raptors has to play a back to back games, but believe me, they are professional and they know this, so it isn't a big issue here.

Right, usually NBA teams had massage therapist with them, so just a good night sleep and they are ready to go. So if they show the same resiliency agains Lakers, they might have a good chance to have a back to back win against those LA teams.

[batang_bitcoin]

they face clippers with a tired and horrible Jetlag situation back to back after Lakers.

There is no jetlag anymore, the game is still played at the same arena since Lakers and Clippers are both LA team.
Maybe there's a fatigue factor since Raptors has to play a back to back games, but believe me, they are professional and they know this, so it isn't a big issue here.

There won't be enough time to rest for the Raptors but I think they've been in the same situation even before. Sleep, rest and enough food shall make their recover quickly within 24 hours.
It's a team game and this isn't just an individual game though there's an impact for those core players of them but still they are in the professional scene and their training even harder than this kind of condition.

[Finestream]

It's a team game and this isn't just an individual game though there's an impact for those core players of them but still they are in the professional scene and their training even harder than this kind of condition.

Exactly, their coaches knows how to manage their time so let's still expect that tonight it's gonna be an exciting game to watch.
Leonard to face his old team and will prove that they are no better team without him but Raptors refuse to accept that and they will prove they are still a good team even if he leaves them after they won their first championship.

Are you guys willing to gamble on the Raptors ML here?

its odds is 5.20, isn't it very attractive?

and this one is attractive too, raptors willing 11+ @28

[cryptoaddictchie]

Not bad for Raptors, I'm an all time Lakers fan and really didn't expect that game with Toronto will be an unfortunate lose provided an home court advantage. Ive joined a betting competition as well, with a +9.5 for Toronto vs Lakers but still my pick is for La lakers. Anyway still a good game shown by the lakers indeed. Raptors has utilized also the points from bench players which was a whooping 43 total points.

Still salute A.Davis for leading the lakers team and wih help of triple double points of Lebron James though he hasn't score that much. Anyway is still to early I know Lakers will be one of the team to seat on finals games.

We seen how the bench help siakam to snatched this win against the Lakers, it's intense if that 2 attempt of Kuzma materialized chance for Lakers to comeback still be there. I just don't understand why the ref did not call Kuzma's layup his hands been hold not to execute the easy basket. That also can change the game tempo as Lakers are rallying and trying to muscles up to comeback. But credit really deserve by Raptors they show up strong and dedicated.

Maybe the ref on that side court didn't noticed it but it is surely a foul and should have given Kuzma a free throw. When the score reaches two digits, Ive said to myself that my team would lose already, those bench players really helped siakam and that monster is really creating points for Raptors on the entire game. They deserved that win actually, they've shown they still have the champion charisma even Leonard is not with them anymore.

[danherbias07]

Are you guys willing to gamble on the Raptors ML here?

its odds is 5.20, isn't it very attractive?

and this one is attractive too, raptors willing 11+ @28

Too risky. Even with a good medical team, therapist or whatever they call it.
This bet might get larger later before the 2nd half if the Clippers will take just a little lead.

It is attractive though as I am now getting intrigued of how much energy the Raptors will give even with the consecutive games against strong teams and now on the road. If exhaustion will be seen later on, then it will be a sure loss.

[stadus]

I enjoyed Watching the Celtcis vs the Mavericks, it's a close game and it seems like the Mavericks has a chance of winning this game.

Luka Doncic still leading the Dallas Mavericks, and he might not tally a triple double here but a win against the Celtics is a big success.

He will likely just end up having a double double and a win, and I like to see that happen.  

[Natalim]

He will likely just end up having a double double and a win, and I like to see that happen.  

Sorry mate but it didn't happen because the Mavericks loss in the game.

Final score is 106-116, and though luka had scored 34 points, but he lacks only 1 assist to end it in double double, but they still loss anyway.
this proves to us that Celtics remains as good as they area although Hayward was injured because anyone is willing to step up and that's the reason for their win against the Mavericks.

[Oasisman]

they face clippers with a tired and horrible Jetlag situation back to back after Lakers.

There is no jetlag anymore, the game is still played at the same arena since Lakers and Clippers are both LA team.
Maybe there's a fatigue factor since Raptors has to play a back to back games, but believe me, they are professional and they know this, so it isn't a big issue here.

Agreed!
A short trivia for NBA fans outside the US, Lakers and Clippers shared the same arena. It's just so amazing how they turn the gym from Lakers to Clippers and vice versa in just 24hrs. Infact there's a YouTube video on the court transitioning process.

On the other hand, fatigue effects may have an impact on team performance, but It doesn't mean It can reduce huge chunk of winning percentage. If you'll notice how the spread opened at -8.5 to the Clippers when the Raptors just came out on a huge win.

[Reid]

He will likely just end up having a double double and a win, and I like to see that happen.  

Sorry mate but it didn't happen because the Mavericks loss in the game.

Final score is 106-116, and though luka had scored 34 points, but he lacks only 1 assist to end it in double double, but they still loss anyway.
this proves to us that Celtics remains as good as they area although Hayward was injured because anyone is willing to step up and that's the reason for their win against the Mavericks.

It is Jaylen Brown who stepped up in the game gaining a double double.
With the combination of Kemba and Jaylen the Celtics is still one hell of a team.
That is even though Tatum is having a bad night.
While on the other team which is the Mavericks, it is just Doncic who is playing well while KP just played 20 minutes gaining not much for his stats.
It just became a Doncic game for Dallas.
He needs help from the role players.

[Finestream]

He needs help from the role players.

That's the truth because they are a better team if other roles players will contribute.


Him alone being consistent on the scoring will not take this team to the success they want to, they need to help Doncic lessen the load, and that would result to a balance offense for the team which would help them improve in the game.

[Botnake]

Those who bet on the Raptors/Clippers game early were able to get a line of +10.5 and lucky if they bet on the Raptors they only won by 10 points.

This is indeed a good test for the Clippers, it was a great game as it ended up a low scoring game and thought Leonard struggles in scoring but good thing there's always the 6th man of the year who are always ready to help him and the team to win.

Congrats Clippers backers, you are victorious tonight.

[boyptc]

Congrats Clippers backers, you are victorious tonight.

Alright, those who bet on Clippers despite that they're against with Raptors, we've got it guys.

Congrats everybody!

[Red_Evil]

Those who bet on the Raptors/Clippers game early were able to get a line of +10.5 and lucky if they bet on the Raptors they only won by 10 points.

This is indeed a good test for the Clippers, it was a great game as it ended up a low scoring game and thought Leonard struggles in scoring but good thing there's always the 6th man of the year who are always ready to help him and the team to win.

Congrats Clippers backers, you are victorious tonight.

It's okay for raptors at least they can defeat Lakers in the previous game lol. and for Kawhi performance today maybe he wasn't familiar playing against his ex-team so he didn't have the maximum performance for this match.

[cryptoaddictchie]

Congrats Clippers backers, you are victorious tonight.

Alright, those who bet on Clippers despite that they're against with Raptors, we've got it guys.

Congrats everybody!

I think they can really win that game against Raptors. But in fairness Siakam still do some good shots to caught up with clippers. It is just, odd that the highest points came from Bench player of Clippers Lou Williams bagging 21 points, though  Leonard finished with 12 points, 9 assists and 11 rebounds almost a triple double stat.

I think Raptors have chance with them if their team got Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka on the floor who got injured last friday with New Orleans Game.

Anyway, the next team for Raptors will be ok Portland Blazers homebound, I think these two are match up and can have a good game but still I'm rooting for the defending champion to win this game after an unfortunate defeat from clippers.

[gabmen]

Congrats Clippers backers, you are victorious tonight.

Alright, those who bet on Clippers despite that they're against with Raptors, we've got it guys.

Congrats everybody!

I think they can really win that game against Raptors. But in fairness Siakam still do some good shots to caught up with clippers. It is just, odd that the highest points came from Bench player of Clippers Lou Williams bagging 21 points, though  Leonard finished with 12 points, 9 assists and 11 rebounds almost a triple double stat.

I think Raptors have chance with them if their team got Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka on the floor who got injured last friday with New Orleans Game.

Anyway, the next team for Raptors will be ok Portland Blazers homebound, I think these two are match up and can have a good game but still I'm rooting for the defending champion to win this game after an unfortunate defeat from clippers.

It's going to be hard for the raptors to defeat championship caliber teams now like the clippers. They're basically a different team entirely after kawhi left. Against the blazers, my money goes with portland. The raptors are pretty much still a playoff team in the east but it's definite that we're going to have a new champion this year both for the east and western conference.

[Ziskinberg]

It's going to be hard for the raptors to defeat championship caliber teams now like the clippers. They're basically a different team entirely after kawhi left.

its not expected that they will beat the Clippers based on the betting lines, but they have a chance to face the Clippers if ever they will win in the East, which they have to beat the Sixers, Celtics,  or the bucks.

Against the blazers, my money goes with portland. The raptors are pretty much still a playoff team in the east but it's definite that we're going to have a new champion this year both for the east and western conference.

I think so because Raptors are not as good as before, people are looking up to Kawhi now, that's why Clippers are favored to win the NBA finals.

[Ranly123]

Congrats Clippers backers, you are victorious tonight.

Alright, those who bet on Clippers despite that they're against with Raptors, we've got it guys.

Congrats everybody!

I think they can really win that game against Raptors. But in fairness Siakam still do some good shots to caught up with clippers. It is just, odd that the highest points came from Bench player of Clippers Lou Williams bagging 21 points, though  Leonard finished with 12 points, 9 assists and 11 rebounds almost a triple double stat.

I think Raptors have chance with them if their team got Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka on the floor who got injured last friday with New Orleans Game.

Anyway, the next team for Raptors will be ok Portland Blazers homebound, I think these two are match up and can have a good game but still I'm rooting for the defending champion to win this game after an unfortunate defeat from clippers.

It's going to be hard for the raptors to defeat championship caliber teams now like the clippers. They're basically a different team entirely after kawhi left. Against the blazers, my money goes with portland. The raptors are pretty much still a playoff team in the east but it's definite that we're going to have a new champion this year both for the east and western conference.

I thought so, the raptors is not that deadly as it used to when Kawhi is playing with their uniform. I don't think they could also repeat their championship run this season but against Portland in their next match, my money will be on the raptors.