2024 NBA Season

[btc_angela]

The bad news (AGAIN) for the supporters of Warriors, because they couldn't see D'Angelo Russell play until the end of November because he had suffered a thumb injury. The team announced today that D'Lo has undergone an MRI and as a result, he experienced a Sprained Thumb, during the match against the Boston Celtics.
GWS again and again

GSW can't catch a break. Another player added to the injury list. This is truly a bad year for the warriors. Their first season in Chase Center is not looking good. That is just a few weeks anyway. Hope he gets back stronger.

Anyone else noticing that Giannis is slowly improving on his 3 pts percentage? He is 32% this season, way ahead of his 25% last season. If he continues to improve his 3 points shooting, Bucks will be a monster team offensively.

Too bad for the Warriors, I guess they won't make the playoff this year.

As for Giannis, yes he has improved a lot on his 3's. I remember we had a lot of discussions here about his shooting percentage, airball 3. And that is one area wherein his basketball critics is making fun of him. I'm sure during the break after last season, he went on to the gym everyday or probably hire a shooting coach to help him improved his 3's so that he will be more of rounded player and very hard to stop inside and outside.

I remember one youtube when Giannis fire a three but it was airball and the opponents bench are laughing their ass off because of that, I can't remember who they playing with, but I guess that fuel Giannis to really improved his three ball and gain the respect. And it's about time, many big men in the NBA today are shooting high percentage three's. 32% is not that bad, but if he can improved it his shot close to 40%, he will be a threat and that can lead to more offensive options for the Bucks.

[Finestream]

I remember one youtube when Giannis fire a three but it was airball and the opponents bench are laughing their ass off because of that, I can't remember who they playing with, but I

Probably this happened during the last playoff because he had a bad shooting especially when he is double as his move is very predictable.

guess that fuel Giannis to really improved his three ball and gain the respect.

He has increase his shot attempts this season, that's why.

And it's about time, many big men in the NBA today are shooting high percentage three's. 32% is not that bad, but if he can improved it his shot close to 40%, he will be a threat and that can lead to more offensive options for the Bucks.

He doesn't need to focus on the 3 point shooting, I think the staff should find more open shooters so they will become a big threat as a team.
The usual play that they are making is that Giannis will drive and if he is locked up, he will just throw the ball outside as that would create open shooters, if these open shooters are consistent enough,  they surely will make this strategy effective.

If giannis will shot the 3s, he won't be able to help in the rebound which is one of his strength and I don't want him to be more confident in 3 point shooting as he might be focusing on that more when he has no chance to drive which is not good IMO.

[cryptoaddictchie]

Why Kawhi doesn't play again during the match with Atlanta Hawk? I know his injured and still has sore on his knee but based on report it was only a minor one. Good thing is Paul George made an outstanding record of 37 points on his first 20 minutes and got helped by bench players Williams and Robinson combining 46 points.

Anyway their next game is OKC and hoping Leonard will play this time.

[arwin100]

Why Kawhi doesn't play again during the match with Atlanta Hawk? I know his injured and still has sore on his knee but based on report it was only a minor one. Good thing is Paul George made an outstanding record of 37 points on his first 20 minutes and got helped by bench players Williams and Robinson combining 46 points.

Anyway their next game is OKC and hoping Leonard will play this time.

Saving there ass on big plays that's why you can see kawhi often play since they are reserving his energy on playoffs and also you can read the last reports here https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/kawhi-leonard-injury-update-clippers-star-out-second-straight-game-due-to-knee-contusion-listed-day-to-day/ and here https://www.ocregister.com/2019/11/16/clippers-kawhi-leonard-sits-out-against-atlanta-hawks/ and Hopefully he will play on OKC since for sure many people want to see him play.

[wheelz1200]

I am again impressed with the performance that Antetokoumpo displayed in the game against Bulls.
38 points with 16 rebounds he is again the MVP for Buck this season for sure. If he keeps scoring like that he will be surely the MVP of regular season and why not this time in the play offs as well.

Agreed dude is a man among boys sometimes out on the court.  When he is playing it's easy to see he is pretty much the best one on the court almost every game.  I difinately think if everyone stays healthy the bucks come out of the east.  Now matched up against one of the west powerhouses, that will be a good finals.

The Bucks is still an immature team compared to more veteran team, they will most likely choke during playoffs or even in a crucial matches. I think they will reach the finals only if they can acquire veteran players who can lead them during clutch times.

They have veterans on their team for sure.  And then they have Giannis who can take over games by himself.  I say the bucks make it out of the east.  Denver makes it out of the west.  Making for a bucks vs nuggets final.  I know most wont agree with me but these 2 team dominate the game when they want to

[Ranly123]

Why Kawhi doesn't play again during the match with Atlanta Hawk? I know his injured and still has sore on his knee but based on report it was only a minor one. Good thing is Paul George made an outstanding record of 37 points on his first 20 minutes and got helped by bench players Williams and Robinson combining 46 points.

Anyway their next game is OKC and hoping Leonard will play this time.

If something was sore for Leonard, then it would be best to just let it rest a while. It's just the start of the season and forcing something so small will aggravate and might get worst. Anyway, they are still in good spot to let him rest while he has a minor injury though.

[gabmen]

Why Kawhi doesn't play again during the match with Atlanta Hawk? I know his injured and still has sore on his knee but based on report it was only a minor one. Good thing is Paul George made an outstanding record of 37 points on his first 20 minutes and got helped by bench players Williams and Robinson combining 46 points.

Anyway their next game is OKC and hoping Leonard will play this time.

If something was sore for Leonard, then it would be best to just let it rest a while. It's just the start of the season and forcing something so small will aggravate and might get worst. Anyway, they are still in good spot to let him rest while he has a minor injury though.

Exactly. Why play one of your top guys and risk making his injury worse this early in the season? You have good players anyway since PG has returned and the hawks aren't really a team you'd risk your top player on. Bottom line is, you don't play a franchise player if he's not 100 percent, regardless of how minor his injury is.

[Yaunfitda]

James had another monster games against the Hawks, almost getting a triple double with 33 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds, and six other players in double digits. Blistering start for them in the first quarter, I thought that Hawks won't score at least 10 point in that quarter.

They try to get closer when Bron in not playing inside and trim the lead, however when he return, he restore the lead again. Good win for the Lakers the score 122-101.

[Reid]

Why Kawhi doesn't play again during the match with Atlanta Hawk? I know his injured and still has sore on his knee but based on report it was only a minor one. Good thing is Paul George made an outstanding record of 37 points on his first 20 minutes and got helped by bench players Williams and Robinson combining 46 points.

Anyway their next game is OKC and hoping Leonard will play this time.

If something was sore for Leonard, then it would be best to just let it rest a while. It's just the start of the season and forcing something so small will aggravate and might get worst. Anyway, they are still in good spot to let him rest while he has a minor injury though.

Yeah they can make that playoffs even with Leonard getting on and off the floor.
They did last year so I think it will still be an easy task for the whole Clippers team.

A new career high for Markelle Fultz.

https://sports.yahoo.com/markelle-fultz-magic-wizards-career-high-035403655.html

The kid been thru a rough road being the number 1 draft pick.
Is he back?
I want to see more with this kid. He made some good posters against Bertans.  
His shooting styles looks a lot better than last year where he is trying to change it. Although it is still slow.

[bestcoins1]

James had another monster games against the Hawks, almost getting a triple double with 33 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds, and six other players in double digits. Blistering start for them in the first quarter, I thought that Hawks won't score at least 10 point in that quarter.

They try to get closer when Bron in not playing inside and trim the lead, however when he return, he restore the lead again. Good win for the Lakers the score 122-101.

Very impressive appearance from LeBron and in this game there is a special guest at the Staples Center today, Kobe Bryant coming up with his daughter watched the game in front and had a handshake with LeBron during the match.

[Oasisman]

James had another monster games against the Hawks, almost getting a triple double with 33 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds, and six other players in double digits. Blistering start for them in the first quarter, I thought that Hawks won't score at least 10 point in that quarter.

They try to get closer when Bron in not playing inside and trim the lead, however when he return, he restore the lead again. Good win for the Lakers the score 122-101.

Very impressive appearance from LeBron and in this game there is a special guest at the Staples Center today, Kobe Bryant coming up with his daughter watched the game in front and had a handshake with LeBron during the match.

I was thinking, If Kobe is 5 years younger and still playing in the NBA today, is it possible for LeBron and Kobe to play in the same team? Specifically in LA Lakers. I mean the NBA trend today is like having a constellation of stars on one team. Teams who have 3 or 4 allstars. And if LeBron and Kobe both played in LA, can they beat a healthy 2018 GSW team?

[matchi2011]

James had another monster games against the Hawks, almost getting a triple double with 33 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds, and six other players in double digits. Blistering start for them in the first quarter, I thought that Hawks won't score at least 10 point in that quarter.

They try to get closer when Bron in not playing inside and trim the lead, however when he return, he restore the lead again. Good win for the Lakers the score 122-101.

Very impressive appearance from LeBron and in this game there is a special guest at the Staples Center today, Kobe Bryant coming up with his daughter watched the game in front and had a handshake with LeBron during the match.

Lebron makes it more entertaining carrying 33 points and those amazing 3's. Lakers have a good blend of chemistry, they are enjoying the game
and they are sharing the ball, the system is really working with Lebron creating the play and making good space to his teammates.

That Handshake with Kobe shows respect from Lebron, And that acknowledgement from the crowd Kobe really being love by the lakers fans..

[inthelongrun]

Very impressive appearance from LeBron and in this game there is a special guest at the Staples Center today, Kobe Bryant coming up with his daughter watched the game in front and had a handshake with LeBron during the match.

I was thinking, If Kobe is 5 years younger and still playing in the NBA today, is it possible for LeBron and Kobe to play in the same team? Specifically in LA Lakers. I mean the NBA trend today is like having a constellation of stars on one team. Teams who have 3 or 4 allstars. And if LeBron and Kobe both played in LA, can they beat a healthy 2018 GSW team?

It would have been interesting to see Kobe and LeBron playing at the same time in Lakers. It is known that LeBron was Kobe's successor. But 5 years younger version, Kobe is around 35 which is old and past his prime. I'm afraid the salary cap won't be enough too unless Davis is not joining them. I still think old Kobe plus LeBron and Davis aren't enough to beat that healthy KD-Curry-Klay combo.  

[Ranly123]

James had another monster games against the Hawks, almost getting a triple double with 33 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds, and six other players in double digits. Blistering start for them in the first quarter, I thought that Hawks won't score at least 10 point in that quarter.

They try to get closer when Bron in not playing inside and trim the lead, however when he return, he restore the lead again. Good win for the Lakers the score 122-101.

Very impressive appearance from LeBron and in this game there is a special guest at the Staples Center today, Kobe Bryant coming up with his daughter watched the game in front and had a handshake with LeBron during the match.

Lebron makes it more entertaining carrying 33 points and those amazing 3's. Lakers have a good blend of chemistry, they are enjoying the game
and they are sharing the ball, the system is really working with Lebron creating the play and making good space to his teammates.

That Handshake with Kobe shows respect from Lebron, And that acknowledgement from the crowd Kobe really being love by the lakers fans..

It's an early celebration for their coming championship this season. Though it's too early to tell, we can really see how the Lakers handle every game and with LeBron running the offense for them , I don't think they would miss the finals this season.

[freedomgo]

It's an early celebration for their coming championship this season.

yeah its too early because the real battle is in the playoffs.

Though it's too early to tell, we can really see how the Lakers handle every game and with LeBron running the offense for them , I don't think they would miss the finals this season.

If they will be in the Finals this season, just expect already that they will win the NBA championship.
The strong teams are in the West, if Lebron will battle the Bucks, I can tell that it might not be a long series but if Lebron will play against the Clippers in the West Finals, we will see which the better team and for sure its not gonna be for them.

PG and Leonard if they build their chemistry together, for me they will be the best team in the west.

[Natalim]

It would have been interesting to see Kobe and LeBron playing at the same time in Lakers. It is known that LeBron was Kobe's successor. But 5 years younger version, Kobe is around 35 which is old and past his prime. I'm afraid the salary cap won't be enough too unless Davis is not joining them. I still think old Kobe plus LeBron and Davis aren't enough to beat that healthy KD-Curry-Klay combo.  

I don't think its gonna happen, Kobe would demand the ball and the Lakers will loss, lol..
Let's give Kobe his retirement, he already past his prime and he retired because of ankle injury which limited his capability in the court.

To lead the Lakers, it should be Lebron because we are already seeing now that they might be a championship contender.

[TravelMug]

James had another monster games against the Hawks, almost getting a triple double with 33 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds, and six other players in double digits. Blistering start for them in the first quarter, I thought that Hawks won't score at least 10 point in that quarter.

They try to get closer when Bron in not playing inside and trim the lead, however when he return, he restore the lead again. Good win for the Lakers the score 122-101.

Very impressive appearance from LeBron and in this game there is a special guest at the Staples Center today, Kobe Bryant coming up with his daughter watched the game in front and had a handshake with LeBron during the match.

Lebron makes it more entertaining carrying 33 points and those amazing 3's. Lakers have a good blend of chemistry, they are enjoying the game
and they are sharing the ball, the system is really working with Lebron creating the play and making good space to his teammates.

That Handshake with Kobe shows respect from Lebron, And that acknowledgement from the crowd Kobe really being love by the lakers fans..

His jump shot in general, guarded or not he seems to be on the target on this game. I thought that he had a triple double. Anyways, Lakers line up really looking comfortable with James on the floor as play maker. He can still go to the basket and dunk even at his age.

And then Davis with his own fade away, Green hitting corners three's and Kuzma finishing the game with outside shooting. It feels like Miami Heat version of James is in the house that night.

[NavI_027]

The Bucks is still an immature team compared to more veteran team, they will most likely choke during playoffs or even in a crucial matches. I think they will reach the finals only if they can acquire veteran players who can lead them during clutch times.

A little bit harsh but true anyways . Actually, I still can't believe that Raptors able to beat them last year's conference and I know some of you might agree with me. Well, that's normal but I hope they are now growing further. For me, Bucks don't necessarily need veteran players, they can be veterans on their own instead.

I know most wont agree with me but these 2 team dominate the game when they want to

And I'm one of those people (peace yow ).Okay that's the spirit! But I wonder why Nuggets? What do you find special from them aside from Jokic?

[Japinat]

The Bucks is still an immature team compared to more veteran team, they will most likely choke during playoffs or even in a crucial matches. I think they will reach the finals only if they can acquire veteran players who can lead them during clutch times.

A little bit harsh but true anyways . Actually, I still can't believe that Raptors able to beat them last year's conference and I know some of you might agree with me. Well, that's normal but I hope they are now growing further. For me, Bucks don't necessarily need veteran players, they can be veterans on their own instead.

After they loss against the Raptors, that's the time I was convince that they are not a championship caliber team.
They loss against the Raptors because Leonard was better that Giannis and he proved that by beating the Bucks easily, once they got scouted, they can't adjust anymore and Giannis was not effective anymore after they won 2 straights at home.

I know most wont agree with me but these 2 team dominate the game when they want to

And I'm one of those people (peace yow ).Okay that's the spirit! But I wonder why Nuggets? What do you find special from them aside from Jokic?

It's not only because of Jokic, if you look at the scoring you will be convince that they are working as a team.
This is their 2nd season that they are doing well so that chemistry keeps improving helping them to win games.

[danherbias07]

It's an early celebration for their coming championship this season.

yeah its too early because the real battle is in the playoffs.

Just one wrong move which they make could lose all the efforts of taking the 1st spot or the 2nd spot in the season.
It wont matter anymore and wont be written in history.

This is also why they are saving energies of their superstar and somehow keeping them safe to avoid injuries.
They are already preparing them for the playoffs even though it is still far away.