2025 NBA Season

[Yogee]

Anyone watching the Suns vs. Pelicans and Clipper vs. Timberwolves? 83-51 and 94-68 respectively as I'm typing this. That's some serious hammering and it's just the third quarter. It looks like the Suns and Clippers bench [and maybe their opponents too] will have the 4th quarter for themselves. Good exposure at least hehe.

[OgNasty]

The Lakers seem to be missing some big man energy they were getting from JaVale McGee & Dwight Howard last year. I think it was a mistake to let them both get away. Particularly Dwight Howard given how cheap he was willing to sign for.

[Reid]

Anyone watching the Suns vs. Pelicans and Clipper vs. Timberwolves? 83-51 and 94-68 respectively as I'm typing this. That's some serious hammering and it's just the third quarter. It looks like the Suns and Clippers bench [and maybe their opponents too] will have the 4th quarter for themselves. Good exposure at least hehe.

Watched it live too.
Yeah, that happened.
I almost won my betbuilder but I am lacking points made by Ingram.
That is because it had been an early garbage time. (or whatever they call it now)
The first two games of him were 28 points and now he just made 13. Bad night for the young players.
Even JJ Redick is having a difficult time finding his sweet spot. I guess the Suns just defended him well.

The Lakers seem to be missing some big man energy they were getting from JaVale McGee & Dwight Howard last year. I think it was a mistake to let them both get away. Particularly Dwight Howard given how cheap he was willing to sign for.

Agree.  No more bullies below the rim.

[jaberwock]

Anyone watching the Suns vs. Pelicans and Clipper vs. Timberwolves? 83-51 and 94-68 respectively as I'm typing this. That's some serious hammering and it's just the third quarter. It looks like the Suns and Clippers bench [and maybe their opponents too] will have the 4th quarter for themselves. Good exposure at least hehe.

Watched it live too.
Yeah, that happened.
I almost won my betbuilder but I am lacking points made by Ingram.
That is because it had been an early garbage time. (or whatever they call it now)
The first two games of him were 28 points and now he just made 13. Bad night for the young players.
Even JJ Redick is having a difficult time finding his sweet spot. I guess the Suns just defended him well.

The Lakers seem to be missing some big man energy they were getting from JaVale McGee & Dwight Howard last year. I think it was a mistake to let them both get away. Particularly Dwight Howard given how cheap he was willing to sign for.

Agree.  No more bullies below the rim.

I disagree, they have a lot better duo under the rim now. Javale was never really a great amazing player, he was a decent one but he was picked by Warriors because that is all they could have afford, and after few rings he became just a known and well.. expected player, you know what you expect from him.

Dwight on the other hand was a decent addition but he was a bench player at best, most of the time AD played in that position whenever they could do that. This year however they have Marc Gasol and Harrel under the rim, Harrel already had a very nice game with a good efficiency the other day, and I believe if it is about banging bodies down low for power, Marc Gasol is one of the biggest player in the league. I am not saying they are ten times better this way, I am just saying I do not see too much difference, hell I could even say they might be a bit better right now.

[boltz]

Crazy to think that the entire squad of Bucks just made 3 points shots last night expect Giannis who did not made even one. If someone had the intuition to pick something like this it must be very pleased with him right now because the odds were out of space for this kind of options ...like catching 4+ for players for 3 shot points is very rare.

Tonight another series of NBA games and I think it's the last one until 1 January.

[ILuckyGuyI]

After getting an embarrassing result against Dallas Mavericks, LA Clippers got a nice win against Minnesota Timberwolves (124-101). On Clippers side, Williams scored 20 points and P. George got 18 points. On Timberwolves side, Russell got 22 points, Beasley got 19 points and Rubio got 17 points. 

[blockman]

Who saw Westbrook's historical start?
(https://www.sportscasting.com/russell-westbrooks-historic-start-to-the-season-hasnt-even-helped-the-wizards/)
Although they've lost to the Bulls and taking their first win in the season. Whilst Wizards still has no win.  

[Natalim]

Who saw Westbrook's historical start?
(https://www.sportscasting.com/russell-westbrooks-historic-start-to-the-season-hasnt-even-helped-the-wizards/)
Although they've lost to the Bulls and taking their first win in the season. Whilst Wizards still has no win.  

His triple double doesn't really help at all, his style is still the same with the OKC Thunder, I don't know what would happen to the Wizards this season but I hope they'll adjust and make westbrook's talent to work for the team so the team will improve.

[Lanatsa]

The Lakers seem to be missing some big man energy they were getting from JaVale McGee & Dwight Howard last year. I think it was a mistake to let them both get away. Particularly Dwight Howard given how cheap he was willing to sign for.

It was indeed a mistake on letting those big man to get away with those two you can really see the contribution or the control below the rim or in paint.
What a bad decision that had been made.

[Botnake]

The Lakers seem to be missing some big man energy they were getting from JaVale McGee & Dwight Howard last year. I think it was a mistake to let them both get away. Particularly Dwight Howard given how cheap he was willing to sign for.

It was indeed a mistake on letting those big man to get away with those two you can really see the contribution or the control below the rim or in paint.
What a bad decision that had been made.

Just relax, Lakers may not won every game but they are not struggling, they are still a great team, Gasol, Davis, and Harrell will soon be more consistent. I think their biggest mistake was letting Rondo, the 2nd unit is a better roster with him.

[Oilacris]

The Lakers seem to be missing some big man energy they were getting from JaVale McGee & Dwight Howard last year. I think it was a mistake to let them both get away. Particularly Dwight Howard given how cheap he was willing to sign for.

It was indeed a mistake on letting those big man to get away with those two you can really see the contribution or the control below the rim or in paint.
What a bad decision that had been made.

Just relax, Lakers may not won every game but they are not struggling, they are still a great team, Gasol, Davis, and Harrell will soon be more consistent. I think their biggest mistake was letting Rondo, the 2nd unit is a better roster with him.

Correct, its too early to say that they shouldnt have done such trade because if we do try to look at they arent really struggling at all.Adjustments would really be made and since this is just the start of the season
then it would be pretty normal to see these lacking but later on we would see improvements.

Gasol and Davis would already be enough when it comes to control below the rim or paint.It isnt just right to make out conclusions on just seeing single or few games.

[blockman]

Who saw Westbrook's historical start?
(https://www.sportscasting.com/russell-westbrooks-historic-start-to-the-season-hasnt-even-helped-the-wizards/)
Although they've lost to the Bulls and taking their first win in the season. Whilst Wizards still has no win.  

His triple double doesn't really help at all, his style is still the same with the OKC Thunder, I don't know what would happen to the Wizards this season but I hope they'll adjust and make westbrook's talent to work for the team so the team will improve.

Yep. Too bad that it didn't help the team but still a history made by him. He's doing fine but it's about his other teammates that have to step up too.

The Lakers seem to be missing some big man energy they were getting from JaVale McGee & Dwight Howard last year. I think it was a mistake to let them both get away. Particularly Dwight Howard given how cheap he was willing to sign for.

It was indeed a mistake on letting those big man to get away with those two you can really see the contribution or the control below the rim or in paint.
What a bad decision that had been made.

It was surprising that they have let go of Dwight. I thought that he's part of the big players that they will retain after the championship they've took with him.

[Febo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfABTCyIJY4


LOL

At 5:30 Risk Carlisle said: Look none of us did a good job in first 2 games. Not coaches not players. Third game we did much better. But we cant have this wild swings up and down. It is like following Bitcoin.

Seems Bitcoin is totally mainstream allready.

[yazher]

How about the Orlando Magic? they set up a franchise history with their 4th win in a row. this team doesn't have a lot of superstar rooster but still continue to stay on the top, will it continue until the 5th game?





Via: NBA Buzz

[Botnake]

How about the Orlando Magic? they set up a franchise history with their 4th win in a row. this team doesn't have a lot of superstar rooster but still continue to stay on the top, will it continue until the 5th game?

Wow! that's amazing, honestly, I didn't notice that since I wasn't following this team, you know, they are not a top contender team but I'm happy to see them having a good start. Looking forward for the streak continue, and hopefully they'll be a legit contender if they'll eventually reach the playoffs.

[Reid]

I am not saying they are ten times better this way, I am just saying I do not see too much difference, hell I could even say they might be a bit better right now.

Just using last year's performance could make a better comparison.
Harrell might be the 6th man of the year but it stopped when they are against the Nuggets.
Marc is not that hardcore defensive player for me unlike what Howard did against Jokic last year.
He did put him down unable to create plays like pick and roll with Murray.
I may be a Nuggets fan but I really love how Howard did things to win a championship. He didn't hurt anybody but the way he bullied Jokic under the rim is not an easy task.
We might just have different opinions on this. Let's see if Harrell and Marc can prove something as the season matures.

[rhomelmabini]

The Lakers seem to be missing some big man energy they were getting from JaVale McGee & Dwight Howard last year. I think it was a mistake to let them both get away. Particularly Dwight Howard given how cheap he was willing to sign for.

How come they let these 2 go that easily considering they really are a big help on the board? Well, changes do happen but I think they need more aggressive big man on the board and has that defensive skill set, they may got Monsta Trezz but I think height and reach is a big factor.

[Yogee]

It looks like Markelle Fultz really found the right team for him. He's been contributing well that lead the Magic's 4-0 run this season. He's come a long way since his "classic" free throw days at Philadelphia. Remember those days? Hehe.

Another surprise is the Cavs 3-1 record.

I don't think they can keep their lead at the table but who knows? This could be another crazy season.

[gagux123]

well, I'm a little out of date with the NBA, but could anyone tell me about the injury Kawhi Leonard had against Serge Ibaka?
Was it something serious? Is he better already? or was it nothing too much?

update on Kawhi Leonard can be found in https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player/29695/kawhi-leonard

Here's some info about what happen ,

Kawhi Leonard (mouth laceration) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Leonard had to receive eight stitches inside of his mouth as a result of his collision with Serge Ibaka during Friday's win over Denver. Luke Kennard appears to be the most likely option to fill the resulting void in the starting lineup, and Leonard's absence will also put the ball in Paul George's hands even more.

DFS Slant:
With Kawhi OUT for today's matchup against the Mavericks, Paul George will become a popular must play at value pricing.

RELATED: Luke Kennard
SOURCE: Andrew Greif on Twitter
Dec 27, 2020, 2:12 PM ET

Don't worry, he will be back soon, kind of injury needs a little time to rest to heal but it's not that serious though.

wow, thank you so much for this information @Viscore. well, as what can see, the injury wasn't very serious

Another NBA player who has recently suffered an ankle injury was Ja Morant, it was not very serious, but he will be away for a few weeks
I hope both players recover soon!

[blockman]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfABTCyIJY4


LOL

At 5:30 Risk Carlisle said: Look none of us did a good job in first 2 games. Not coaches not players. Third game we did much better. But we cant have this wild swings up and down. It is like following Bitcoin.

Seems Bitcoin is totally mainstream allready.

Hahaha! good find. Dallas is known to be supportive of bitcoin. There was news that they're accepting bitcoin.
(https://www.forbes.com/sites/doylerader/2019/08/23/the-dallas-mavericks-are-now-accepting-bitcoin/?sh=325ab0ea34b5)
(https://www.coindesk.com/mark-cuban-dallas-mavericks-accept-bitcoin-ether-next-season)