2024 NBA Season

[stomachgrowls]

That Miami Heat win is too much of a talk. Eventually, they now become a threat? Jobs not finished.

Miami Heat won but not because they outshine the Lakers. It's just that the Lakers are having a bad night. It's not the usual Miami Heat vs Celtics wherein all games are close. On that Game 3, the Lakers are undershooting and AD got foul trouble early.

That's not usual on Lakers so they will adjust to the next game. They become serious now as they are voicing out concerns in the locker room especially when LeBron shows unprofessionalism on the court and the poor performance they showed that night. AD speaks, Rondo speaks, they are all fired up and will come back on a different levels on Game4.

Lakers in 5. Not a fan of the Lakers but I have to admit they already owned the current series.

Why people gets too fired up with that Heat win? even Jimmy Butler said ‘you’re in trouble’ thing. Are they really that confident on make a comeback?

Well, we cant judge too early but this game 4 will be might a deciding game if they do really have the chance or  that game 3 was just really some sort of luck?

Lakers are for sure making adjustments on what they had badly performed in game 3.They wont be the same on this upcoming game 4 and Heat should really be prepared for that one.

[ralle14]

Why people gets too fired up with that Heat win? even Jimmy Butler said ‘you’re in trouble’ thing. Are they really that confident on make a comeback?

Well, we cant judge too early but this game 4 will be might a deciding game if they do really have the chance or  that game 3 was just really some sort of luck?

Lakers are for sure making adjustments on what they had badly performed in game 3.They wont be the same on this upcoming game 4 and Heat should really be prepared for that one.

It's because they're the underdog and people want to see a close series. It would be interesting to see the heat win again to tie the series but it'll take another monstrous performance from Butler and on the other side a mediocre performance from AD which is very unlikely to happen again. If the Heat didn't have their key players injured maybe they have a chance to push the series even further but I agree that game 3 was more on luck unless they some sort of answer to AD again and hold him down to 10-15 points.

[rdbase]

It seems the only way the heat are going to win any more games is if herro and olynik can produce like they did in their last game.
Last time I heard Bam Adebayo was going to be coming back before the finals are done (hopefully in this game 4) so who knows when him and dragic will be. But when they do then these two will probably be pulled back on their minutes, which can not be good for them make it a show on the floor.

[TravelMug]

Why people gets too fired up with that Heat win? even Jimmy Butler said ‘you’re in trouble’ thing. Are they really that confident on make a comeback?

Well, we cant judge too early but this game 4 will be might a deciding game if they do really have the chance or  that game 3 was just really some sort of luck?

Lakers are for sure making adjustments on what they had badly performed in game 3.They wont be the same on this upcoming game 4 and Heat should really be prepared for that one.

It's because they're the underdog and people want to see a close series. It would be interesting to see the heat win again to tie the series but it'll take another monstrous performance from Butler and on the other side a mediocre performance from AD which is very unlikely to happen again. If the Heat didn't have their key players injured maybe they have a chance to push the series even further but I agree that game 3 was more on luck unless they some sort of answer to AD again and hold him down to 10-15 points.

I agree, Jimmy can score 50 points, but if AD and Lebron combine for the same then it even it out. Let's see if Bam can play to help Jimmy, otherwise it will be a difficult game for Miami as AD will try to readjust and get back in the game with his points and overall contributions.

Also, I think the rest of the role players of Lakers will try to show their skills here not just in offense, but on defense as well to hold the Miami players, unlike in the last game where in they got points very easy. So let's see who will win, the pressure is still on Miami to win and tie the series.

[boyptc]

Who's watching?

Last quarter.

88-93

Last 2:39 mins.

Lakers lead.

[wheelz1200]

Who's watching?

Last quarter.

88-93

Last 2:39 mins.

Lakers lead.

Not me the yankees game is on and much more interested in the baseball playoffs than the bubble finals.  Lakers to me play a boring brand of basketball.  Still hoping the heat win because that will make the lakers change the way they play possibly opening up the game a little more.

[LogitechMouse]

Who's watching?

Last quarter.

88-93

Last 2:39 mins.

Lakers lead.

When Davis hit the dagger 3 pointer in the last minute of the 4th Quarter, I turned off the television and went to my bed .
Lakers won 102-96.

I'm thinking now that this may happen again CTTO

[boyptc]

Who's watching?

Last quarter.

88-93

Last 2:39 mins.

Lakers lead.

Not me the yankees game is on and much more interested in the baseball playoffs than the bubble finals.  Lakers to me play a boring brand of basketball.  Still hoping the heat win because that will make the lakers change the way they play possibly opening up the game a little more.

Lakers won.

I agree with that it's kind of boring if the Lakers keeps on winning but it seems that they'll getting the ring with the next game.

It's more about enjoyment this time and many wants to see Heat win the next games.

Who's watching?

Last quarter.

88-93

Last 2:39 mins.

Lakers lead.

When Davis hit the dagger 3 pointer in the last minute of the 4th Quarter, I turned off the television and went to my bed .
Lakers won 102-96.

Haha, no need to waste time as it's already theirs.

[btc_angela]

Who's watching?

Last quarter.

88-93

Last 2:39 mins.

Lakers lead.

When Davis hit the dagger 3 pointer in the last minute of the 4th Quarter, I turned off the television and went to my bed .
Lakers won 102-96.

I'm thinking now that this may happen again CTTO

Yes, when Davis hit that 3, you can see Bron's expression, he knows that they have won the game, and then he block Butler for insurance and not him score. It's not an easy and comfortable win, as Miami really fought very hard and even had the lead at some point. It's gonna be 4-1 again for the Lakers next game.

[casperBGD]

it was a third win, and will probably finish in five matches

three pointer was good one, but block in the next Heat attack was great one as well, Davis was really good last night and i do not see Heat on the level to win another match, here is a recap of Davis role last night
Davis in fifth match

[Janation]

Yes, when Davis hit that 3, you can see Bron's expression, he knows that they have won the game, and then he block Butler for insurance and not him score. It's not an easy and comfortable win, as Miami really fought very hard and even had the lead at some point. It's gonna be 4-1 again for the Lakers next game.

Great game but I hope they could stretch the series one more game.

LA Lakers is great and I don't think it would end that easy at game 5 since it is either they would let Miami Heat win or Miami force to win another one. Miami did great within the bubble and for sure they will be better in the next season. I don't have proof of what I am saying but I guess Bronny will be asking Miami for the series to get longer 

[Reid]

If we assume the Heat will lose these Finals then for me it's still an achievement with the young team.
What they can do next season is scary though.

Polishing those guys like Herro, Robinson, Nunn, and Bam.
That will make an All-Star team already.
Young ones with confidence already.
But for now, the mentality should not be giving up. They will have 2 days rest to make good plays and make the zone defense stronger.
Switching should also be fast whenever Robinson is being targeted.
Maybe watching Steph Curry clips will be helpful.

[Jating]

If we assume the Heat will lose these Finals then for me it's still an achievement with the young team.
What they can do next season is scary though.

Yeah, this is the beginning, I just do hope that they will improved a lot next season. And won't be the next Milwaukee Bucks wherein there are a lot of expectations and they really did do go in the regular season. But they fell victim to the Heat.

Polishing those guys like Herro, Robinson, Nunn, and Bam.
That will make an All-Star team already.
Young ones with confidence already.
But for now, the mentality should not be giving up. They will have 2 days rest to make good plays and make the zone defense stronger.
Switching should also be fast whenever Robinson is being targeted.
Maybe watching Steph Curry clips will be helpful.

Herro and Robinson should learn from Steph Curry and Klay Robinson, specially on their title run. Right now they are doing good, but they can improved a lot as this two is really a good shooter. Nunn is also showing good form and not afraid to take shots and Bam, we all know how he is doing in the series, it seems he is comparable to Pascal Siakam of Toronto.

But nothing to be disappointed though, Miami pull one the best upsets already with Miami and beat the rival Boston. So it ever they lose in the next coming games, they should be proud of it and also coach Spo did a good job and we do hope he can replicate the success formula next year as they are going to be one of the favourites in the East.

[Questat]

I smell a 4-1 series, don't get me wrong, it's just that Heat failed to even the series so Lakers will close this at 5 games.
They've done that in the past series so they'll do it again, Heat has no answer on the defense of the Lakers and Butler can't make 40 points every night.

[NotATether]

I'm also calling it quits. The pressure is too much for Jimmy Butler right now and though he can get a brust of energy to score 40 points in one game, it drains his stamina and he can't keep this up for several games, his average is 25 points, so no way he can keep up with Lebron James and AD's combined 50ish points alone.

Dragic can't play any games as long as he still has his foot injury. He didn't play in Game 4.

Bam is back but he scored less points than AD, so I think Heat will lose these Finals.

[mirakal]

I'm also calling it quits. The pressure is too much for Jimmy Butler right now and though he can get a brust of energy to score 40 points in one game, it drains his stamina and he can't keep this up for several games, his average is 25 points, so no way he can keep up with Lebron James and AD's combined 50ish points alone.

Dragic can't play any games as long as he still has his foot injury. He didn't play in Game 4.

Bam is back but he scored less points than AD, so I think Heat will lose these Finals.

Once Lebron guard the best player in a team, it will be able to limit its production, unless such player is a good 3 pointer like Curry and Thompson. I think if the current Lakers are playing the GSW with a healthy Curry and Thompson, they certainly have a great chance as they can both generate points, unlike with Herro and Robinson where they lose their confidence shooting the 3's, if I'm not mistaken, their production have dropped in this series.

[yazher]

I smell a 4-1 series, don't get me wrong, it's just that Heat failed to even the series so Lakers will close this at 5 games.
They've done that in the past series so they'll do it again, Heat has no answer on the defense of the Lakers and Butler can't make 40 points every night.

That's my opinion two, they could have win the game earlier but Jimmy Butler rush to shoot the three to get the lead but he miserably missed it. If he could just get the ball in, they could have tie the series but that just the way it is, He missed and gives the Lakers to even score a three and gives them a 4 point game which is hard to reach. Now the Lakers are only 1 game away to win the Championships, I wonder how happy would Lebron be since He will win Championships from 3 different teams in his entire career.

[wheelz1200]

I smell a 4-1 series, don't get me wrong, it's just that Heat failed to even the series so Lakers will close this at 5 games.
They've done that in the past series so they'll do it again, Heat has no answer on the defense of the Lakers and Butler can't make 40 points every night.

That's my opinion two, they could have win the game earlier but Jimmy Butler rush to shoot the three to get the lead but he miserably missed it. If he could just get the ball in, they could have tie the series but that just the way it is, He missed and gives the Lakers to even score a three and gives them a 4 point game which is hard to reach. Now the Lakers are only 1 game away to win the Championships, I wonder how happy would Lebron be since He will win Championships from 3 different teams in his entire career.

That will be an amazing feat honestly.  To win 1 championship is a feat but 3 different teams, and being the key guy in all 3 of those is crazy.  I know bringing a championship to clevland was personally big for him but he will get heralded more for being another Laker champion.

[Naida_BR]

It is very odd that people do not find any interest in this final series.
The broadcasting ratings are very low... What can be the reason for that?

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-finals-ratings-hit-record-low-during-game-3-165737933.html

[wheelz1200]

It is very odd that people do not find any interest in this final series.
The broadcasting ratings are very low... What can be the reason for that?

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-finals-ratings-hit-record-low-during-game-3-165737933.html

People in general have stopped watching sports.  The thing for me is that having it in an arena with fans is half the draw.  Without the fans it seems more like a scrimmage or practice than it does anything else.  And with all the craziness going on people have taking less of an interest in sports in general.