2024 NBA Season

[Kasabus]

The reason why it's so low is because orlando plays at such a slow pace that there are a lot less possessions per game per team.  Same like/type team and the spread would be 15+.  Either way bucks will control pace on this one and I like my chances.  Bucks at home against a weak shooting team...I like it.

First half is over, the score is 52-40, bucks leading by 12 points.

They only need to win 1 point in the 2nd half to cover the spread, nothing's change, Bucks are still hot right now and we can expect another double digit lead in the 2nd half.

They can't stop Giannis then this game is another win by the Bucks.
It's almost sure that Giannis will tally a double double in this game but it he could make it a triple double if he will make 5 assist in the 2nd half.
But for me, he doesn't need to do stat padding as we all know he is already showing his real skills and MVP skills and that's the reason for this long winning streak.

[Reid]

It is way low for a weak Orlando Magic.
Bucks are really hot by now and this is not one of the team which they want to lose.

Might be another reason is Orlando Magic was 5/6 in their last games? Hmm, I think odds providers shouldn't consider that even Magic is on momentum. They are massacred (lol) to Bucks on their first meeting playing at their own home arena so what's more to expect later.

Anyways, don't know what's the catch but honestly even for a much weaker team like Golden State Warriors, I have never seen yet an over +15 for them against any teams, dominant or not, or maybe I just missed those. Correct me if I'm wrong here.

December 2. +17 for the Knicks against the Bucks.
That is all I remember now since they are -9 against the Pistons last week.

It is rare for them to happen. I guess when they are just against a non-rested team or if they are the away team.
But now, it is their homecourt and they are rested.

Damn it. Orlando won with their +12.5. Ergh!!!!
Bucks 110 - 101 Magic

Who watched the game? Is it because of garbage time?

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Look how lucky the Sacramento Kings is https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=527767387952643

What a comeback for the Sacramento Kings.

[mich]

NBA Power Rankings: Lakers, Bucks battle for top spot; Jimmy Butler leads rising Heat; Celtics getting healthy

Just about a quarter of the way into the 2019-20 NBA season, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks appear to be a step ahead of the competition. Behind the stellar individual play of Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, those two teams are the class of the league right now by pretty much every metric. But that doesn't mean it will stay that way.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-lakers-bucks-battle-for-top-spot-jimmy-butler-leads-rising-heat-celtics-getting-healthy

[Oasisman]

NBA Power Rankings: Lakers, Bucks battle for top spot; Jimmy Butler leads rising Heat; Celtics getting healthy

Just about a quarter of the way into the 2019-20 NBA season, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks appear to be a step ahead of the competition. Behind the stellar individual play of Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, those two teams are the class of the league right now by pretty much every metric. But that doesn't mean it will stay that way.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-lakers-bucks-battle-for-top-spot-jimmy-butler-leads-rising-heat-celtics-getting-healthy

The best team in the NBA will be determined on December 19 (20 in the Phil) if both Lakers and Bucks stays undefeated here after.
I also noticed the Heat are unnoticeably slowly becoming a strong team in the East. Butler is a good fit in Miami. While Brown, Tatum, and Hayward doing a good job showing nothing really changed in Boston since Kyrie left.

Anyway, I hope I'm wrong, but I think this is gonna be an easy path for the Bucks in the East towards the NBA Finals.

[Ranly123]

NBA Power Rankings: Lakers, Bucks battle for top spot; Jimmy Butler leads rising Heat; Celtics getting healthy

Just about a quarter of the way into the 2019-20 NBA season, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks appear to be a step ahead of the competition. Behind the stellar individual play of Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, those two teams are the class of the league right now by pretty much every metric. But that doesn't mean it will stay that way.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-lakers-bucks-battle-for-top-spot-jimmy-butler-leads-rising-heat-celtics-getting-healthy

So long as the Lakers want more recognition than being able to win a championship, I think they will be on top of the power rankings. But if they will let some games slide through and let their key players relax since the season is just a quarter through then the Bucks will take the lead.

[matchi2011]

NBA Power Rankings: Lakers, Bucks battle for top spot; Jimmy Butler leads rising Heat; Celtics getting healthy

Just about a quarter of the way into the 2019-20 NBA season, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks appear to be a step ahead of the competition. Behind the stellar individual play of Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, those two teams are the class of the league right now by pretty much every metric. But that doesn't mean it will stay that way.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-lakers-bucks-battle-for-top-spot-jimmy-butler-leads-rising-heat-celtics-getting-healthy

The best team in the NBA will be determined on December 19 (20 in the Phil) if both Lakers and Bucks stays undefeated here after.
I also noticed the Heat are unnoticeably slowly becoming a strong team in the East. Butler is a good fit in Miami. While Brown, Tatum, and Hayward doing a good job showing nothing really changed in Boston since Kyrie left.

Anyway, I hope I'm wrong, but I think this is gonna be an easy path for the Bucks in the East towards the NBA Finals.

Don't forget about Sixers who also doing some good winning streak and the defending Champ which also trying to still holding to their position
even Leonard already left them. It's a good way to see that all those teams are working and trying to comes up with playoffs caliber performances,
they are all competitive and working for every opportunities that they can get while the first round still ongoing.

[stadus]

Don't forget about Sixers who also doing some good winning streak and the defending Champ which also trying to still holding to their position
even Leonard already left them. It's a good way to see that all those teams are working and trying to comes up with playoffs caliber performances,
they are all competitive and working for every opportunities that they can get while the first round still ongoing.

Of course we are seeing what the defending champ has been doing, there were in a winning streak but then they suffered a losing streak and just today they won and break the 3 losing streak. With Gasol, Ibaka being defensive players in the NBA, they'll help the team win, and also they have VanVleet who is getting better and better, and hopefully he will be back soon.

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Don't forget about Sixers who also doing some good winning streak and the defending Champ which also trying to still holding to their position
even Leonard already left them. It's a good way to see that all those teams are working and trying to comes up with playoffs caliber performances,
they are all competitive and working for every opportunities that they can get while the first round still ongoing.

Still, I didn't see Sixers going to the finals and winning a title this season. Maybe a conference final but an NBA Finals? It will not happen this season.

[Botnake]

Don't forget about Sixers who also doing some good winning streak and the defending Champ which also trying to still holding to their position
even Leonard already left them. It's a good way to see that all those teams are working and trying to comes up with playoffs caliber performances,
they are all competitive and working for every opportunities that they can get while the first round still ongoing.

Still, I didn't see Sixers going to the finals and winning a title this season. Maybe a conference final but an NBA Finals? It will not happen this season.

That's your opinion but they have players that are capable on winning in the playoffs.

I like the starters of the sixers especially the following, Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris, Joel Embiid, and Al Horford because these are proven legit players whom you can count on them to help their team to win.

IMO, these players are an all star caliber players and I know they will perform more in the playoffs.

[Reid]

NBA Power Rankings: Lakers, Bucks battle for top spot; Jimmy Butler leads rising Heat; Celtics getting healthy

Just about a quarter of the way into the 2019-20 NBA season, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks appear to be a step ahead of the competition. Behind the stellar individual play of Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, those two teams are the class of the league right now by pretty much every metric. But that doesn't mean it will stay that way.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-lakers-bucks-battle-for-top-spot-jimmy-butler-leads-rising-heat-celtics-getting-healthy

Look at that. It's just Giannis for the Bucks while Lebron and AD for the Lakers.
Could we say that is unfair for a comparison?  
Should've put Middleton on the spotlight too. He is an All-Star now.

The next against the two will be December 20. Hoping to see the Bucks still in their streak before they meet that strong team as they say it.  

[Golftech]

NBA Power Rankings: Lakers, Bucks battle for top spot; Jimmy Butler leads rising Heat; Celtics getting healthy

Just about a quarter of the way into the 2019-20 NBA season, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks appear to be a step ahead of the competition. Behind the stellar individual play of Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, those two teams are the class of the league right now by pretty much every metric. But that doesn't mean it will stay that way.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-lakers-bucks-battle-for-top-spot-jimmy-butler-leads-rising-heat-celtics-getting-healthy

Look at that. It's just Giannis for the Bucks while Lebron and AD for the Lakers.
Could we say that is unfair for a comparison?  
Should've put Middleton on the spotlight too. He is an All-Star now.

The next against the two will be December 20. Hoping to see the Bucks still in their streak before they meet that strong team as they say it.  

Great comparison, though Lakers still have a deeper bench and with those stars support cast who can also bring something to help the team
it's good to see this two compete and see the preview of the finals if ever they continue dominating both sides. They are tied and both from
the top of their respective conference divisions. We never knows what this teams are capable to bring in once they've met inside the court.

[jakelyson]

Anyway, I hope I'm wrong, but I think this is gonna be an easy path for the Bucks in the East towards the NBA Finals.

It is not gonna be an easy path for them. They have good competition in the east with sixers, celtics, raptors and heat. It will be a different game when playoffs start since they are bound to face in a series. Strategies and adjustments are important. The bucks better not think they will get the east easily or they will be in a lot of trouble.

[wheelz1200]

NBA Power Rankings: Lakers, Bucks battle for top spot; Jimmy Butler leads rising Heat; Celtics getting healthy

Just about a quarter of the way into the 2019-20 NBA season, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks appear to be a step ahead of the competition. Behind the stellar individual play of Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, those two teams are the class of the league right now by pretty much every metric. But that doesn't mean it will stay that way.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-lakers-bucks-battle-for-top-spot-jimmy-butler-leads-rising-heat-celtics-getting-healthy

Look at that. It's just Giannis for the Bucks while Lebron and AD for the Lakers.
Could we say that is unfair for a comparison?  
Should've put Middleton on the spotlight too. He is an All-Star now.

The next against the two will be December 20. Hoping to see the Bucks still in their streak before they meet that strong team as they say it.  

Yeah Middleton gets overlooked.  Take him off the team and it's a whole different look.  I like the team construct of the bucks.  They seem like they have the right pieces to contend with any type of team.  Not knocking the lakers, I just think they are very top heavy which isnt a bad thing, just need the top 2-3 guys always on their game.

[dunfida]

Don't forget about Sixers who also doing some good winning streak and the defending Champ which also trying to still holding to their position
even Leonard already left them. It's a good way to see that all those teams are working and trying to comes up with playoffs caliber performances,
they are all competitive and working for every opportunities that they can get while the first round still ongoing.

Still, I didn't see Sixers going to the finals and winning a title this season. Maybe a conference final but an NBA Finals? It will not happen this season.

Not to underestimate but we should consider first those powerhouses along the way before thinking off about that Finals thing. 

About to that power ranking list, then im not surprised on this one but it would really be interesting to see on how these 2 top teams will clash on.

[goinmerry]

The best team in the NBA will be determined on December 19 (20 in the Phil) if both Lakers and Bucks stays undefeated here after.

The best team in the NBA will be determined on that single game? How? Why? Is that really an important game that can dictate who is the best?

I'm seeing that as just another day of the NBA season. Don't take that game as a reference who will be the best. As usual, it's more of testing strategies and checking both the team's strengths.

The real battle will happen once both teams will face in a series match.

[Shinpako09]

NBA Power Rankings: Lakers, Bucks battle for top spot; Jimmy Butler leads rising Heat; Celtics getting healthy

Just about a quarter of the way into the 2019-20 NBA season, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks appear to be a step ahead of the competition. Behind the stellar individual play of Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, those two teams are the class of the league right now by pretty much every metric. But that doesn't mean it will stay that way.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-lakers-bucks-battle-for-top-spot-jimmy-butler-leads-rising-heat-celtics-getting-healthy

Look at that. It's just Giannis for the Bucks while Lebron and AD for the Lakers.
Could we say that is unfair for a comparison?  
Should've put Middleton on the spotlight too. He is an All-Star now.

The next against the two will be December 20. Hoping to see the Bucks still in their streak before they meet that strong team as they say it.  

It's more than a week before the clash but viewers are hype about this two most favorite team. I can feel how Bucks badly wanted to beat Lakers. They will gain momentum and will erase doubt if they stand a chance against Lakers if ever they meet in NBA Finals. Anyway, I feel bad for my team Warriors. They have completely fallen from a very competitive team. It's like they have switched position from Lakers. Too bad, it seems not going to see them in action in playoffs.

[Finestream]

Anyway, I feel bad for my team Warriors. They have completely fallen from a very competitive team. It's like they have switched position from Lakers. Too bad, it seems not going to see them in action in playoffs.

You have an excuse on why the Warriors are not the playoff team this season, without Curry and Thompson, it's impossible that it will be the same warriors team. There's still another season, they struggle now or let's just say they have chance to others to come back strong next season.

Even if Curry and Thompson will come back soon, being one of the worst team in the NBA, it's not likely the Warriors will make it to the playoffs.
It will need a big run if they will:(

[Ahimoth]

Anyway, I feel bad for my team Warriors. They have completely fallen from a very competitive team. It's like they have switched position from Lakers. Too bad, it seems not going to see them in action in playoffs.

You have an excuse on why the Warriors are not the playoff team this season, without Curry and Thompson, it's impossible that it will be the same warriors team. There's still another season, they struggle now or let's just say they have chance to others to come back strong next season.

Even if Curry and Thompson will come back soon, being one of the worst team in the NBA, it's not likely the Warriors will make it to the playoffs.
It will need a big run if they will:(

We will see what will happen in the midst of their game, and for now it's not yet certain if they'll still be worst. Curry and Thomson has the capability to play hard, so we can't judge them based of their previous games because as the game run through it's always giving off unexpected shots. As you said a big run is needed, that's how it works as they focus on their goals for the team.

[harizen]

Anyway, I hope I'm wrong, but I think this is gonna be an easy path for the Bucks in the East towards the NBA Finals.

I might disagree with that "easy" path.

That was the same expectation last year for a much dominant team in the East like Bucks, Raptors, and Celtics but in the end, the unexpected Raptors owned the Eastern Conference and even got a hand on the Larry O' Brien trophy.

Compare to last season, we can see a much better competition in the East today. Even how currently good the Bucks' record today, once playoffs came, they will start at 0-0 and that's where the real challenge will begin.