2024 NBA Season

[Oasisman]

Anyone able to watch the last few seconds of the Blazers and Jazz game? It's really amazing how the three referees missed a clear goal tending. You think they messing with the point spread?

It could be. We don't know much how conspiracy works in the NBA, but sure messing up with the point spread is possible.
They didn't review the play because there was no call, and that's very unfair for not listening to the players concern. I don't blame how Lillard was so upset and frustrated from the outcome of the game. I think those officiating refs needs re-evaluation, because that was a clear goaltending.

[rhomelmabini]

Time for the Rockets to come back and win.

There's a game tomorrow against the Jazz and Rockets are back at home, in this game Westbrook will be back so basically they are playing with a complete line up, so let's see if they can compete with the Jazz in rebounding and beat Gobert in the paint.

I think the Rockets can compete with them definitely with Russel with them and that home crowd advantage plus analyzing their Home wins vs. Jazz away games there are some possibilities that the Rockets are on the winning side here. Though I am not that sure because their lineup has been changed compared before maybe we can see a little different now on how the Rockets will play home.

[Janation]

That's not gonna be a surprise, they are expected to be out rebounded by any team. The Rockets are way too underestimating the league's center position. That huge win against the Lakers is because they are shooting good, plus Vogel didn't maximize the opportunity to dominate them on the paint letting McGee sit a lot of time and played just 15 mins. While Howard had only 4 mins.

I guess the absence of Westbrook is the reason.

Their last game, Westbrook slammed a score of 41 points with 17-28 field goals. I guess Westbrook is really on fire at that game the reason they won. The game is shifting into long-range scorers and I think that is the reason why they are underestimating the position of the center. This might be a risk or maybe just a foolish mistake.

[Captain Corporate]

 What they will do against Utah going to make a lot of changes. I mean they can't trade anyone anymore neither because trade is done but at this point if they are going horribly, I think they can get someone like Amare Stoudemire as a last call, not like he will be amazing at all but giving them like 10-15 minute on that spot would be really helpful for them when they are lacking height so much, dude can still give 10 minutes if Vince can 15. Otherwise if they do well against a team that has a player like Gobert, than they will continue without a sweat, I still think westbrook coming back will change too much and they will be really cool in the future with him grabbing boards.

[Reid]

That's not gonna be a surprise, they are expected to be out rebounded by any team. The Rockets are way too underestimating the league's center position. That huge win against the Lakers is because they are shooting good, plus Vogel didn't maximize the opportunity to dominate them on the paint letting McGee sit a lot of time and played just 15 mins. While Howard had only 4 mins.

I guess the absence of Westbrook is the reason.

Their last game, Westbrook slammed a score of 41 points with 17-28 field goals. I guess Westbrook is really on fire at that game the reason they won. The game is shifting into long-range scorers and I think that is the reason why they are underestimating the position of the center. This might be a risk or maybe just a foolish mistake.

It is not a mistake.
This may have been a wish from Mike D'Antoni.
He want speed and he is changing the way basketball could be played.
Maybe when he saw how GSW break them down with raining three's he got this idea.
It was good when done with a complete roster.
Yeah, the WB missing the game might be the reason for the messed up gameplay.
They might need to create different types of plays whenever one star is not around.

[beerlover]

Lakers beat the warriors by just 5 points, I don't know whats wrong with them nowadays but I feel like they know they made the playoffs easily already, they wanted to show off and prove people that they are the best team in the west right now and played the best game they possibly could but now that more than half of the season gone, they know that they don't really care about proving people how good they are anymore, so they may have let the foot of the pedal and just coasting towards playoffs.

In playoffs they have to really get better than this and start playing like they played at the start of the season, specially Danny Green who started to score very bad recently. And also, this season looks like the first time Spurs will miss the playoffs in over 3 decades, gonna be a hard April for all of them.

[Golftech]

Lakers beat the warriors by just 5 points, I don't know whats wrong with them nowadays but I feel like they know they made the playoffs easily already, they wanted to show off and prove people that they are the best team in the west right now and played the best game they possibly could but now that more than half of the season gone, they know that they don't really care about proving people how good they are anymore, so they may have let the foot of the pedal and just coasting towards playoffs.

In playoffs they have to really get better than this and start playing like they played at the start of the season, specially Danny Green who started to score very bad recently. And also, this season looks like the first time Spurs will miss the playoffs in over 3 decades, gonna be a hard April for all of them.

Lakers don't need to prove anything but instead they've needed healthy players moving to the next round. There's no need to push things out just keep playing and give some good time management with each stars that they've got. Surely in the playoffs it will be a different Lakers to compete, They are inspired to bring the world title back to LA to pay respect to Kobe.

[dunfida]

Lakers beat the warriors by just 5 points, I don't know whats wrong with them nowadays but I feel like they know they made the playoffs easily already, they wanted to show off and prove people that they are the best team in the west right now and played the best game they possibly could but now that more than half of the season gone, they know that they don't really care about proving people how good they are anymore, so they may have let the foot of the pedal and just coasting towards playoffs.

In playoffs they have to really get better than this and start playing like they played at the start of the season, specially Danny Green who started to score very bad recently. And also, this season looks like the first time Spurs will miss the playoffs in over 3 decades, gonna be a hard April for all of them.

Lakers don't need to prove anything but instead they've needed healthy players moving to the next round. There's no need to push things out just keep playing and give some good time management with each stars that they've got. Surely in the playoffs it will be a different Lakers to compete, They are inspired to bring the world title back to LA to pay respect to Kobe.

I do agree on some points by beerlover but as said, playoffs would be a different thing for sure which isnt the same on the thing we are currently seeing.
Just what happened recently to Kobe for sure theyre much more dedicated when its already on playoffs.All of their current games might not really big in terms
of score gap but whats important is that they able to win their games.

[harizen]

Lakers beat the warriors by just 5 points, I don't know whats wrong with them nowadays but I feel like they know they made the playoffs easily already, they wanted to show off and prove people that they are the best team in the west right now and played the best game they possibly could but now that more than half of the season gone, they know that they don't really care about proving people how good they are anymore, so they may have let the foot of the pedal and just coasting towards playoffs.

I think that shouldn't be a big deal. A win is a win no matter what's the lead.

What if we saw Milwaukee Bucks won against the New York Knicks at 5 points. Are we going to question the Bucks here?

In playoffs they have to really get better than this and start playing like they played at the start of the season, specially Danny Green who started to score very bad recently. And also, this season looks like the first time Spurs will miss the playoffs in over 3 decades, gonna be a hard April for all of them.

These players are playoff veterans. They already know what to do.

There is a big difference playing against different teams consecutively compare to the same team in a series match.

And also, this season looks like the first time Spurs will miss the playoffs in over 3 decades, gonna be a hard April for all of them.

Unfortunately, likely it will.

Actually, in the past 2 seasons, they are fighting at the bottom of the playoffs qualifiers and almost on the verge of not getting in.

2018-2019 - 7th place
2017-2018 - 7th place

Sad to see that this streak will now be broken. The longest streak in team history.

[Botnake]

Sad to see that this streak will now be broken. The longest streak in team history.

It's still too early to tell, they have their struggle but we know Spurs will come back strong.
They would try to fight to win and to be in the playoffs again but without Gay they really are struggling, so although their chances now to be in playoffs are low, I still like to convince myself that they can do this despite of the heavy competition in the west.

[harizen]

Sad to see that this streak will now be broken. The longest streak in team history.

It's still too early to tell, they have their struggle but we know Spurs will come back strong.
They would try to fight to win and to be in the playoffs again but without Gay they really are struggling, so although their chances now to be in playoffs are low, I still like to convince myself that they can do this despite of the heavy competition in the west.

I understand. I like to see them too in the playoffs. We are just on the mid-way. There are still chances.....

However, we have to take note that this year's competition is way different compared to those past 2 seasons where they also struggle fighting for the last playoffs spot. It's unusual to see that in the mid-way, Top 8 to Top 13 are so closed. In that case, while Spurs is doing their best to gather wins, other teams on the bottom are doing their effort too and no such thing as tanking.

Just look at how they struggle on the 12th Sacramento Kings recently which are now on their 3rd winning streak. We can see that these teams on the bottom are doing great too which makes the competition more difficult.

And with or without Rudy Gay, Spurs are struggling.

[Sanitough]

And with or without Rudy Gay, Spurs are struggling.

But at least without Rudy Gay he could help the Spurs because he is the starting 5 IIRC.
Spurs rank at no. 10 right now, with 22-30 w/l record but the number 8 spot which is Memphis Grizzlies only has 26/26 record so it's not too far away.

[btc_angela]

Lakers beat the warriors by just 5 points, I don't know whats wrong with them nowadays but I feel like they know they made the playoffs easily already, they wanted to show off and prove people that they are the best team in the west right now and played the best game they possibly could but now that more than half of the season gone, they know that they don't really care about proving people how good they are anymore, so they may have let the foot of the pedal and just coasting towards playoffs.

Then that's the wrong mindset to begin with. They need to win more games as a team and not pedal back.

In playoffs they have to really get better than this and start playing like they played at the start of the season, specially Danny Green who started to score very bad recently. And also, this season looks like the first time Spurs will miss the playoffs in over 3 decades, gonna be a hard April for all of them.

Yeah, notice it though that Danny Green is on a slump. As far as Spurs goes, its just the nature of the game, we hate to see records being broken. But with so many teams today upgrading their roster, and Spurs simply maintaining their core, time has catch up with them. But I'm sure with this, they will come back strong with coach Pop next season. To be fair, they've lost a lot of close game.

[mirakal]

But I'm sure with this, they will come back strong with coach Pop next season. To be fair, they've lost a lot of close game.

Wait, wait, wait.... why are you guys talking about next season yet, don't you believe the spurs still has a chance to be in the playoffs this season?

come on, it's too early to make a conclusion like that.. (coming from a spurs big fan)

[Reid]

But I'm sure with this, they will come back strong with coach Pop next season. To be fair, they've lost a lot of close game.

Wait, wait, wait.... why are you guys talking about next season yet, don't you believe the spurs still has a chance to be in the playoffs this season?

come on, it's too early to make a conclusion like that.. (coming from a spurs big fan)

Big fan of Pops too.
Yeah, why not? It ain't over.
Grizzlies with just 26 wins and Spurs on the 10th spot with 22.
It is still reachable. 
I hope they can beat the next 5 games against:
Nuggets
Thunder
Jazz
Thunder again
Mavericks.

Ergh! They will need to play harder.

[wheelz1200]

But I'm sure with this, they will come back strong with coach Pop next season. To be fair, they've lost a lot of close game.

Wait, wait, wait.... why are you guys talking about next season yet, don't you believe the spurs still has a chance to be in the playoffs this season?

come on, it's too early to make a conclusion like that.. (coming from a spurs big fan)

Big fan of Pops too.
Yeah, why not? It ain't over.
Grizzlies with just 26 wins and Spurs on the 10th spot with 22.
It is still reachable. 
I hope they can beat the next 5 games against:
Nuggets
Thunder
Jazz
Thunder again
Mavericks.

Ergh! They will need to play harder.

The chances of them sweeping those 5 is pretty much nil.  That ML parlay would pay insane.  And to boot that would mean that memphis would have to lose the next 5.  You need to look longer out and hope they can inch closer and closer as the end of the season nears.  But realistically that just puts them in the death spot which is 7 or 8 in the west.

[Yaunfitda]

But I'm sure with this, they will come back strong with coach Pop next season. To be fair, they've lost a lot of close game.

Wait, wait, wait.... why are you guys talking about next season yet, don't you believe the spurs still has a chance to be in the playoffs this season?

come on, it's too early to make a conclusion like that.. (coming from a spurs big fan)

Big fan of Pops too.
Yeah, why not? It ain't over.
Grizzlies with just 26 wins and Spurs on the 10th spot with 22.
It is still reachable. 
I hope they can beat the next 5 games against:
Nuggets
Thunder
Jazz
Thunder again
Mavericks.

Ergh! They will need to play harder.

That's a big task ahead of him, of course, who wouldn't be a fans of Pops? Even the late Kobe Bryant acknowledged that if San Antonio was not in the West during their ran with Shaq, they could have won more championships.

That's the respect that coach Pop commands from other teams and players. However, their chances this season is very slim in sweeping their next 5 games.

[Japinat]

But I'm sure with this, they will come back strong with coach Pop next season. To be fair, they've lost a lot of close game.

Wait, wait, wait.... why are you guys talking about next season yet, don't you believe the spurs still has a chance to be in the playoffs this season?

come on, it's too early to make a conclusion like that.. (coming from a spurs big fan)

Big fan of Pops too.
Yeah, why not? It ain't over.
Grizzlies with just 26 wins and Spurs on the 10th spot with 22.
It is still reachable. 
I hope they can beat the next 5 games against:
Nuggets
Thunder
Jazz
Thunder again
Mavericks.

Ergh! They will need to play harder.

That's a big task ahead of him, of course, who wouldn't be a fans of Pops? Even the late Kobe Bryant acknowledged that if San Antonio was not in the West during their ran with Shaq, they could have won more championships.

That's the respect that coach Pop commands from other teams and players. However, their chances this season is very slim in sweeping their next 5 games.

Let's stop counting the next 5 games, there are 82 games per team in the NBA and Spurs still have to play 30 games, so that's a lot of opportunity to win, they just have to play harder... yeah, that's correct, so we don't need to panic and think that they won't make it to the playoffs.

[freedomgo]

Jazz beat the Rockets on the road, Bojan Bogdanovic hit a game winner to beat the effort Russell Westbrook.
In this game, it was almost Westbrook and Clarkson showdown but that surprise in the end Bojan Bogdanovic really shock the fans.

Check this out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXO-ccuwEaA

and this one another game winner agianst the bucks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyxb71eAxoM

[Rikafip]

Jazz beat the Rockets on the road, Bojan Bogdanovic hit a game winner to beat the effort Russell Westbrook.
In this game, it was almost Westbrook and Clarkson showdown but that surprise in the end Bojan Bogdanovic really shock the fans.

Check this out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXO-ccuwEaA

and this one another game winner agianst the bucks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyxb71eAxoM

That was crazy ending of the game, even better than the one against Bucks earlier this season when he did similar thing. What's even crazier is that just before that, 1.6 seconds before end of game PJ Tucker hit 3 for the lead, and then Bogey hit that clutch 3 with 2 players on him (imho that was foul too and he should have been awarded free throw) and with having one of the worst games of the season. And to shoot like that after scoring only 5 points in whole game, takes some guts.
Us in Croatia that are watching him for many years know that, but 'its good to see Snyder trust him too, and giving him the ball in these kind of situation over their main scorer Mitchell. Best FA signing this season, Jazz really nailed this one.