2024 NBA Season

[Reid]

But, will the Blazers improve when CJ comes back?

Hopefully because he'll be able to help Lillard in the offensive department.

What Ariza has showed in his first game gives some hope to the Fans although they lose, eventually, their chemistry will improve and once again they'll be playing in the playoffs, but this time around they will be a more dangerous team.

I don't it will be difficult for them to create chemistry with him.
This guy is not a "superstar" like player. I have seen him play before and he is more about defense.
Yes, he shoot but with a lower percentage and that is why he doesn't do it much.
If he is just free then he will take it.

They will improve. It is still a long season. There could still be a lot of changes that will happen in the top 8 of the West. They are not that far from the 8th seed.

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[Questat]

But, will the Blazers improve when CJ comes back?

Hopefully because he'll be able to help Lillard in the offensive department.

What Ariza has showed in his first game gives some hope to the Fans although they lose, eventually, their chemistry will improve and once again they'll be playing in the playoffs, but this time around they will be a more dangerous team.

I don't it will be difficult for them to create chemistry with him.
This guy is not a "superstar" like player. I have seen him play before and he is more about defense.
Yes, he shoot but with a lower percentage and that is why he doesn't do it much.
If he is just free then he will take it.

They will improve. It is still a long season. There could still be a lot of changes that will happen in the top 8 of the West. They are not that far from the 8th seed.

Exactly, and I think Portland will try to climb back to the top 8 position since they already have the roster that could potentially give them more wins.
Blazers currently rank at number 10 now, with (4-6) record in their last 10 times.
CJ might come back soon and he will be able to help the team improve the record.

Melo should also not take a lot of shot attempt, his FG percentage is just too low.

[xLays]

Since the NBA All-star revealed, which team would you think to win this NBA All-star game this year? Here's the current starting line up for each team:

East All-Star Starters:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain), Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam, Kemba Walker, Trae Young
 
West All-Star Starters:
Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, James Harden, LeBron James (captain), Kawhi Leonard

[Questat]

Since the NBA All-star revealed, which team would you think to win this NBA All-star game this year? Here's the current starting line up for each team:

East All-Star Starters:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain), Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam, Kemba Walker, Trae Young
 
West All-Star Starters:
Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, James Harden, LeBron James (captain), Kawhi Leonard

The west really looks so solid, Luka Doncic having his first appearrance in the NBA All star and he was easily accelerated to be one of the starters in this event. Good luck to him, starters will usually get more minutes so more chance for him to do this thing but I doubt he will hold the ball more often.

[Avirunes]

Since the NBA All-star revealed, which team would you think to win this NBA All-star game this year? Here's the current starting line up for each team:

East All-Star Starters:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain), Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam, Kemba Walker, Trae Young
 
West All-Star Starters:
Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, James Harden, LeBron James (captain), Kawhi Leonard

No Brainer.... Its West already. The team is filled up with legends except for Doncic who is having a good season this year. East also seems quite new with Young and Siakam. Can't wait to see who grabs the spotlight.

[bamboylee]

Since the NBA All-star revealed, which team would you think to win this NBA All-star game this year? Here's the current starting line up for each team:

East All-Star Starters:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain), Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam, Kemba Walker, Trae Young
 
West All-Star Starters:
Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, James Harden, LeBron James (captain), Kawhi Leonard

Hard to say, this is not a complete team. These are just starters. I know even the support cast will make a big difference in the game. Besides, there will still be drafting and we do not know which players Giannis and Lebron will pick on that day. Let's put a pin on this question and get back to it when we have the full line up.

[Kasabus]

Hard to say, this is not a complete team. These are just starters.

But even with the starters, we can already tell how strong the west are.
The thing is, west are full of good players as it's where most of the best teams belong.

according to sbnation - https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2020/1/23/21078659/nba-all-star-game-2020-picks-correct-choices
reserve for the west :Damian Lillard,Nikola Jokic, Rudy Gobert,Brandon Ingram, Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Donovan Mitchell.

I know even the support cast will make a big difference in the game. Besides, there will still be drafting and we do not know which players Giannis and Lebron will pick on that day. Let's put a pin on this question and get back to it when we have the full line up.

I don't bother to check the support cast of the East because I'm thinking West will easily dominate.

[bamboylee]

Hard to say, this is not a complete team. These are just starters.

But even with the starters, we can already tell how strong the west are.
The thing is, west are full of good players as it's where most of the best teams belong.

according to sbnation - https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2020/1/23/21078659/nba-all-star-game-2020-picks-correct-choices
reserve for the west :Damian Lillard,Nikola Jokic, Rudy Gobert,Brandon Ingram, Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Donovan Mitchell.

I know even the support cast will make a big difference in the game. Besides, there will still be drafting and we do not know which players Giannis and Lebron will pick on that day. Let's put a pin on this question and get back to it when we have the full line up.

I don't bother to check the support cast of the East because I'm thinking West will easily dominate.

If this is still West vs East, the game will be blowout but it isn't. Like I said, there will still be drafting . James will probably first pick Davis and if I am Giannis I'll immediately pick Kawhi. The starters will balance out so the supporting cast will be important. You cannot really tell which is better until the drafting is done and there is a full line up.

[TheGreatPython]

CJ would of course make a big difference, I mean we are talking about the second best player on that team. However Blazers have already been good for the recent weeks considering they are lacking their second best player and as a team that nobody really expected much from anyway, they started bad but gradually became better.

With Melo coming in and maybe this Ariza deal, and CJ coming back I am sure they will make a lot of changes in the west as well. I really wish they didn't because I wouldn't want Pop to miss his playoff streak this year, but if it means Spurs AND blazers coming back I wouldn't mind it . I really don't want OKC up there anyway, they were suppose to tank this year yet they managed to still stay in the first round territory, its neither good for them nor good for other teams to gain experience.

[Maotezi]

I think Washington can win

I'm scouting on them for their next matches. Latest will be against Cavs but I think it's late for me to bet for this one.

I'll try to get in with their match next week for Monday and Wednesday but for the Wednesday's match, I'll go for Bucks.

Yes I was right in the end, but I doubted myself and didn't put a lot of money on them, just waiting for the Bucks later.
By the way, I put Boston in as well, because I followed the game against Memphis and the Lakers, if they play the same thing, it's time to charge.
I think I can do without Tatum, do you know does will play Brown?

[Heartilly]

By the way, I put Boston in as well, because I followed the game against Memphis and the Lakers, if they play the same thing, it's time to charge.
I think I can do without Tatum, do you know does will play Brown?

Out
Jayson Tatum
Enes Kanter

Game-time Decision
Jaylen Brown

Brown wants to play but still not sure if he will push it. If the odds are worth to bet, push your bet on Boston Moneyline.

[wheelz1200]

Gary Harris, jamal, plumlee and a couple of others are out.  At full strength it's a different line.  This wasnt because of zion especially against a good defensive team like the nuggets.  With all those out the nugs just might play a bench game.  It's a trap game to bet on either the spread or the o/u, I wouldn't touch this game

Jamal has been sideline for awhile now.. while Plumlee is sure out in this game.

here's his report according to https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player/29939/mason-plumlee

Mason Plumlee (right foot) will reportedly miss the next 2-4 weeks of action.

while Gary harris is only questionable in this game, so he might play.
https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player/30056/gary-harris

Gary Harris (right adductor) is questionable vs. the Pelicans on Friday.

Yeah I was just pointing out to that post that the favorites being the pelicans wasnt all of the sudden because zion is playing it was more because of who wasnt player rather than who was playing.  If Harris plays it will be tight if not i think the pels can steal this one but again i think this is a trap game for all i know denver can still win by 20 if the pels 3 pointers arent falling

[Ranly123]

But, will the Blazers improve when CJ comes back?

Hopefully because he'll be able to help Lillard in the offensive department.

What Ariza has showed in his first game gives some hope to the Fans although they lose, eventually, their chemistry will improve and once again they'll be playing in the playoffs, but this time around they will be a more dangerous team.

I don't it will be difficult for them to create chemistry with him.
This guy is not a "superstar" like player. I have seen him play before and he is more about defense.
Yes, he shoot but with a lower percentage and that is why he doesn't do it much.
If he is just free then he will take it.

They will improve. It is still a long season. There could still be a lot of changes that will happen in the top 8 of the West. They are not that far from the 8th seed.

Exactly, and I think Portland will try to climb back to the top 8 position since they already have the roster that could potentially give them more wins.
Blazers currently rank at number 10 now, with (4-6) record in their last 10 times.
CJ might come back soon and he will be able to help the team improve the record.

Melo should also not take a lot of shot attempt, his FG percentage is just too low.

I think they still got a lot of chance in them since CJ still out they managed to salvage some wins. How much more if he returns and melo will be able to get his groove back. Maybe top 8 would be a better spot for them going into the playoffs.

[manbitcoinlover]

Wow what a turn around from the bucks, they are killing it in this fourth quarter. Man, the Charlotte hornets are just falling apart, the 4th quarter is so important, whats the point of playing so good early when you cant finish strong? I think bucks might cover spread now, but not sure.

[Heartilly]

Wow what a turn around from the bucks, they are killing it in this fourth quarter. Man, the Charlotte hornets are just falling apart, the 4th quarter is so important, whats the point of playing so good early when you cant finish strong? I think bucks might cover spread now, but not sure.

Not surprising at all. Milwaukee Bucks can really make a rally.

9 points are the biggest lead that Hornets did and for the like of Bucks, it is not difficult for them to make a run for it, no matter who their opponent is.

I don't know what spread given to the Bucks. The final score is 116-103.

[Oasisman]

For sure, there will an online betting with this NBA allstar draft pick as well.

I am not sure, but knowing how popular the NBA and the all star game, they might give some odds for this.
however, I might not bet on that if there's an offer, I will just try to bet on the spread of west vs east and try to pick the all star MVP as well, for sure its not gonna be Lebron, if West will win, here's my top picks, : Davis, Westbrook, and Harden.

Most probably the online bet focuses on the first pick including the first 5 pick I guess. I haven't tried to bet to this kind of betting game. I know, people will always find something to put a bet on. Anyway, Luca Doncic has the most vote for the first pick. I guess LeBron will have the first pick over Giannis, not sure about that but either way Luca would still be the most favorite to be drafted in the first pick.

[stomachgrowls]

Since the NBA All-star revealed, which team would you think to win this NBA All-star game this year? Here's the current starting line up for each team:

East All-Star Starters:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain), Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam, Kemba Walker, Trae Young
 
West All-Star Starters:
Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, James Harden, LeBron James (captain), Kawhi Leonard

No Brainer.... Its West already. The team is filled up with legends except for Doncic who is having a good season this year. East also seems quite new with Young and Siakam. Can't wait to see who grabs the spotlight.

West for sure and also even Doncic isnt a legend but this young man do have that exceptional plays.I dont say that East wont have a chance but at least a little.  

[joshy23]

Wow what a turn around from the bucks, they are killing it in this fourth quarter. Man, the Charlotte hornets are just falling apart, the 4th quarter is so important, whats the point of playing so good early when you cant finish strong? I think bucks might cover spread now, but not sure.

Bucks push it so hard and finished strongly. I don't see anyhow for the hornets to stop them as this team really have a offensive fire powers
to cut your leads and finished you up. The first half is not important if you can't sustain and finish the game.

[Reid]

Since the NBA All-star revealed, which team would you think to win this NBA All-star game this year? Here's the current starting line up for each team:

East All-Star Starters:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain), Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam, Kemba Walker, Trae Young
 
West All-Star Starters:
Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, James Harden, LeBron James (captain), Kawhi Leonard

Difficult to say since we haven't seen the full roster.
How about just predicting who will be the All-Star MVP?
Lebron? Giannis?
I say Luka, if this guys are really cool give the young players a chance to have the trophy.
It will a good boost to all the young players out there.
That just means there is respect going on within all the players of NBA.

West for sure and also even Doncic isnt a legend but this young man do have that exceptional plays.I dont say that East wont have a chance but at least a little.  

East will have a lot of chance if the pick is right.
Also, it aint like before anymore. If Giannis will pick a full three pointer line up then how could the West answer that? 
It is not Goliath vs David anymore. The era of three points is here.

[wheelz1200]

Gary Harris, jamal, plumlee and a couple of others are out.  At full strength it's a different line.  This wasnt because of zion especially against a good defensive team like the nuggets.  With all those out the nugs just might play a bench game.  It's a trap game to bet on either the spread or the o/u, I wouldn't touch this game

Jamal has been sideline for awhile now.. while Plumlee is sure out in this game.

here's his report according to https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player/29939/mason-plumlee

Mason Plumlee (right foot) will reportedly miss the next 2-4 weeks of action.

while Gary harris is only questionable in this game, so he might play.
https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player/30056/gary-harris

Gary Harris (right adductor) is questionable vs. the Pelicans on Friday.

Yeah I was just pointing out to that post that the favorites being the pelicans wasnt all of the sudden because zion is playing it was more because of who wasnt player rather than who was playing.  If Harris plays it will be tight if not i think the pels can steal this one but again i think this is a trap game for all i know denver can still win by 20 if the pels 3 pointers arent falling

Figured this was a trap game.  Starters out for denver underdogs to a team they shouldnt be and denver covers the spread by 10 points complete trap game.  When starters go out it's a crap shoot and vegas has a tough time pinning a number on the game, when everyone is healthy they are usually dead on.  I hate when starters are out because you dont know how the 2 teams will respond to that.