2025 NBA Season

[Questat]

I've been a fan of Lillard lately, always bet on them, same here against the Nets as I thought that they are going to win the way him specially that CJ is back, However, there was no Dame Time, although they really try to come back in the fourth, Nets and Harden answers back whenever they try to close the gap. So not greatness for Dame and no heroic comeback.

It as at the 3rd quarter when the Nets took the lead.
The first half was really good in favor of the Trail Blazers with Gary Trent leading the offense.
It's just that the Nets offense was overwhelming and Lillard was well defended.
Most of the time he was doubled and they don't even gave him a breathing space.  
I'm sure they will come back after that and I will not miss to bet for them.

Blazers will adjust for sure, they have some good wins in their previous game and maybe they have not anticipated the kind of defense the Nets will give to them. Unfortunately, they did not give a good defense on Harden has he was so productive in the game, just imagine 17 assists, that's a monster number from an offensive player also.

[Jackl87]

I follow the NBA only on the sidelines but i what i really like about this league is that teams that were weak last season can be really strong in the next season, which is exciting.  
Just look at the brooklyn nets. I don't think that they were being called a candidate for the NBA title once in the last 10 seasons, but now they are so strong.
The tables of the european football (soccer) leagues are way more consistent in comparison.

[carlisle1]

I've been a fan of Lillard lately, always bet on them, same here against the Nets as I thought that they are going to win the way him specially that CJ is back, However, there was no Dame Time, although they really try to come back in the fourth, Nets and Harden answers back whenever they try to close the gap. So not greatness for Dame and no heroic comeback.

Nets really improve and they continue to show it up, with how Harden leading the team they've got everything they need to counter

whatever Lilard and the rest of the Blazers are doing. Very close game just not enough time for the Blazers.

Blazers will adjust for sure, they have some good wins in their previous game and maybe they have not anticipated the kind of defense the Nets will give to them. Unfortunately, they did not give a good defense on Harden has he was so productive in the game, just imagine 17 assists, that's a monster number from an offensive player also.

Harden gives them a pain in the ass, while in the other side, Lilard are being guarded it shows how ready the Nets for him.

[Ziskinberg]

I follow the NBA only on the sidelines but i what i really like about this league is that teams that were weak last season can be really strong in the next season, which is exciting.  
Just look at the brooklyn nets. I don't think that they were being called a candidate for the NBA title once in the last 10 seasons, but now they are so strong.
The tables of the european football (soccer) leagues are way more consistent in comparison.

You can make an exemption on the Nets as they have a new starters, they have a big 3 (harden, Durant, and Irving), just like the Suns also, they have Chris Paul so they also improve this season. The only team that does not have a lot of stars and we've seen some improvement this season is the NY Knicks.

[yazher]

I follow the NBA only on the sidelines but i what i really like about this league is that teams that were weak last season can be really strong in the next season, which is exciting.  
Just look at the brooklyn nets. I don't think that they were being called a candidate for the NBA title once in the last 10 seasons, but now they are so strong.
The tables of the european football (soccer) leagues are way more consistent in comparison.

You can make an exemption on the Nets as they have a new starters, they have a big 3 (harden, Durant, and Irving), just like the Suns also, they have Chris Paul so they also improve this season. The only team that does not have a lot of stars and we've seen some improvement this season is the NY Knicks.

I agree, after a long-time playoffs drought, they will more likely get to play in the NBA playoffs this year since they already manage to get some spot in the top if nothing will change this few months. New York Knicks has improved since the last season and their players are competitive this year. They don't need another star player in the team cause those guys are enough to win guys with their strong chemistry.

[Botnake]

I follow the NBA only on the sidelines but i what i really like about this league is that teams that were weak last season can be really strong in the next season, which is exciting.  
Just look at the brooklyn nets. I don't think that they were being called a candidate for the NBA title once in the last 10 seasons, but now they are so strong.
The tables of the european football (soccer) leagues are way more consistent in comparison.

You can make an exemption on the Nets as they have a new starters, they have a big 3 (harden, Durant, and Irving), just like the Suns also, they have Chris Paul so they also improve this season. The only team that does not have a lot of stars and we've seen some improvement this season is the NY Knicks.

I agree, after a long-time playoffs drought, they will more likely get to play in the NBA playoffs this year since they already manage to get some spot in the top if nothing will change this few months. New York Knicks has improved since the last season and their players are competitive this year. They don't need another star player in the team cause those guys are enough to win guys with their strong chemistry.

We are not used to seeing the Knicks competing as they have really been struggling since Melo's time, and now the young guns are really making an effort to make this team a playoff team, and with a good coach, they are slowly achieving it.

Currently rank number 7 at 0.500 win rate, this is a big improvement.

[Fredomago]

I follow the NBA only on the sidelines but i what i really like about this league is that teams that were weak last season can be really strong in the next season, which is exciting.  
Just look at the brooklyn nets. I don't think that they were being called a candidate for the NBA title once in the last 10 seasons, but now they are so strong.
The tables of the european football (soccer) leagues are way more consistent in comparison.

You can make an exemption on the Nets as they have a new starters, they have a big 3 (harden, Durant, and Irving), just like the Suns also, they have Chris Paul so they also improve this season. The only team that does not have a lot of stars and we've seen some improvement this season is the NY Knicks.

I agree, after a long-time playoffs drought, they will more likely get to play in the NBA playoffs this year since they already manage to get some spot in the top if nothing will change this few months. New York Knicks has improved since the last season and their players are competitive this year. They don't need another star player in the team cause those guys are enough to win guys with their strong chemistry.

The players are maturing and the coaching staff really plays well with blending the team chemistry; they didn't get big names in terms of superstars but they are performing as a team and that's very important, after adding DRose and watching Randle carrying this team they improve a lot this season.

And like what you have said, if they'll able to continue winning and stay at their current spot or much better to step up, to secure their chances to move to the next round.

[Jackl87]

I follow the NBA only on the sidelines but i what i really like about this league is that teams that were weak last season can be really strong in the next season, which is exciting.  
Just look at the brooklyn nets. I don't think that they were being called a candidate for the NBA title once in the last 10 seasons, but now they are so strong.
The tables of the european football (soccer) leagues are way more consistent in comparison.

You can make an exemption on the Nets as they have a new starters, they have a big 3 (harden, Durant, and Irving), just like the Suns also, they have Chris Paul so they also improve this season. The only team that does not have a lot of stars and we've seen some improvement this season is the NY Knicks.

And how is it possible that they can afford to hire 3 top guys at once? I thought there are salary caps in the NBA? Have those top guys agreed to earn less in order to be able to win the championship together, like nowitzki did while he was still playing for the mavericks?
Also as far as i know there are not such big transfers between clubs like in european football where one club has to pay 100 Million for a top player as transfer fee.

[akirasendo17]

I follow the NBA only on the sidelines but i what i really like about this league is that teams that were weak last season can be really strong in the next season, which is exciting.  
Just look at the brooklyn nets. I don't think that they were being called a candidate for the NBA title once in the last 10 seasons, but now they are so strong.
The tables of the european football (soccer) leagues are way more consistent in comparison.

You can make an exemption on the Nets as they have a new starters, they have a big 3 (harden, Durant, and Irving), just like the Suns also, they have Chris Paul so they also improve this season. The only team that does not have a lot of stars and we've seen some improvement this season is the NY Knicks.

And how is it possible that they can afford to hire 3 top guys at once? I thought there are salary caps in the NBA? Have those top guys agreed to earn less in order to be able to win the championship together, like nowitzki did while he was still playing for the mavericks?
Also as far as i know there are not such big transfers between clubs like in european football where one club has to pay 100 Million for a top player as transfer fee.

I think the Carmelo Anthony era really put them in the lower position to attract other star players today, also they don't have a person in the front office to make a pitch to any free-agent, the best chance is to have room and cap to offer to a star players that they can't resist, it been a long time, they don't have get to the finals, hoping it will be sooner.

[Febo]

I follow the NBA only on the sidelines but i what i really like about this league is that teams that were weak last season can be really strong in the next season, which is exciting.  
Just look at the brooklyn nets. I don't think that they were being called a candidate for the NBA title once in the last 10 seasons, but now they are so strong.
The tables of the european football (soccer) leagues are way more consistent in comparison.

You can make an exemption on the Nets as they have a new starters, they have a big 3 (harden, Durant, and Irving), just like the Suns also, they have Chris Paul so they also improve this season. The only team that does not have a lot of stars and we've seen some improvement this season is the NY Knicks.

And how is it possible that they can afford to hire 3 top guys at once? I thought there are salary caps in the NBA? Have those top guys agreed to earn less in order to be able to win the championship together, like nowitzki did while he was still playing for the mavericks?
Also as far as i know there are not such big transfers between clubs like in european football where one club has to pay 100 Million for a top player as transfer fee.

You can easily put 3 max contracts into salary cap, but then you dont have anything left for role players. But a you can see in case of Blake Griffin with Nets and soon Andre Drummond with Lakers, they simply buy off their contact and come play for minimum for them. Cheap way to get solid role players.

[OgNasty]

With the trade deadline fast approaching it looks like the next 24 hours could have a bit of excitement. The two players I’m expecting to see moved are Lonzo Ball & Aaron Gordon. Lonzo rumored to be heading to Chicago or Philadelphia while Gordon is looking like he may be a Celtic. We should know soon enough!

[boyptc]

I follow the NBA only on the sidelines but i what i really like about this league is that teams that were weak last season can be really strong in the next season, which is exciting.  
Just look at the brooklyn nets. I don't think that they were being called a candidate for the NBA title once in the last 10 seasons, but now they are so strong.
The tables of the european football (soccer) leagues are way more consistent in comparison.

That's because the Nets really got a stronger roster this time.

And if you look at them singlehandedly you'll consider them as one of the most possible teams that can get into the finals. As long as there's no major injury for most of their key players.

[el kaka22]

Trade deadline will be a bit boring this season as it appears. I wasn't really expecting something this boring, the biggest news is PJ Tucker trade and you can definitely get how unimportant that was by naming it PJ Tucker trade. At the end of the day, we are going to see some changes at the off-season but this season teams are not willing to make big moves just yet.

Plus, this is trade "deadline" so that means teams could have made trades beforehand, look at how Harden was traded to Nets and you will realize that teams could have traded whenever they want and they are not trading so deadline may not be a time where teams would make big moves. I wanted something huge, something that would make the news, something that gets at the top page of the reddit, but apparently nothing like that will happen. In any case, teams are settling in nicely, let's see who will win it this year.

[OgNasty]

Trade deadline will be a bit boring this season as it appears. I wasn't really expecting something this boring, the biggest news is PJ Tucker trade and you can definitely get how unimportant that was by naming it PJ Tucker trade. At the end of the day, we are going to see some changes at the off-season but this season teams are not willing to make big moves just yet.

Plus, this is trade "deadline" so that means teams could have made trades beforehand, look at how Harden was traded to Nets and you will realize that teams could have traded whenever they want and they are not trading so deadline may not be a time where teams would make big moves. I wanted something huge, something that would make the news, something that gets at the top page of the reddit, but apparently nothing like that will happen. In any case, teams are settling in nicely, let's see who will win it this year.

Give it time.  The NBA loves doing things at the very last possible minute. 

I'm reading that Victor Oladipo & Kyle Lowry are also likely suspects to be moved in the next 24 hours with Miami and Boston as rumored destinations for the two previous all stars.  If we don't see some movement in the next 24 hours I would agree with you, but when it comes to the NBA, give them every second because they need it.

[Yaunfitda]

I follow the NBA only on the sidelines but i what i really like about this league is that teams that were weak last season can be really strong in the next season, which is exciting.  
Just look at the brooklyn nets. I don't think that they were being called a candidate for the NBA title once in the last 10 seasons, but now they are so strong.
The tables of the european football (soccer) leagues are way more consistent in comparison.

You can make an exemption on the Nets as they have a new starters, they have a big 3 (harden, Durant, and Irving), just like the Suns also, they have Chris Paul so they also improve this season. The only team that does not have a lot of stars and we've seen some improvement this season is the NY Knicks.

I agree, after a long-time playoffs drought, they will more likely get to play in the NBA playoffs this year since they already manage to get some spot in the top if nothing will change this few months. New York Knicks has improved since the last season and their players are competitive this year. They don't need another star player in the team cause those guys are enough to win guys with their strong chemistry.

I think I would say that the Knicks are the biggest surprises this season. They started really slow, and just before the all star break, they found their groove and chemistry. And then really blossom as a team, day in day out everyone is giving 100%.

So they are going to a playoff contender now. Sometimes it doesn't need a star player to make the team better, just like what Miami did last year. Julius Randle is having like a second wind on his career.

[jossiel]

Nets really improve and they continue to show it up, with how Harden leading the team they've got everything they need to counter

They have improved really and with their upcoming match later against Utah Jazz, it's also one of the best teams that we can say this time and also a contender for the title.

Who's your bet?

Their roster is also good as the Nets.

[Kasabus]

Nets really improve and they continue to show it up, with how Harden leading the team they've got everything they need to counter

They have improved really and with their upcoming match later against Utah Jazz, it's also one of the best teams that we can say this time and also a contender for the title.

Who's your bet?

Their roster is also good as the Nets.

I guess Nets will lose here, here's the latest update that might decrease the chance of the Nets in winning.

https://www.nba.com/news/james-harden-questionable-blake-griffin-out-vs-jazz

Griffin is confirm out, while Harden is questionable, if Harden is out, its automatic that the Jazz will win, that's easy to predict.

[jossiel]

Nets really improve and they continue to show it up, with how Harden leading the team they've got everything they need to counter

They have improved really and with their upcoming match later against Utah Jazz, it's also one of the best teams that we can say this time and also a contender for the title.

Who's your bet?

Their roster is also good as the Nets.

I guess Nets will lose here, here's the latest update that might decrease the chance of the Nets in winning.

https://www.nba.com/news/james-harden-questionable-blake-griffin-out-vs-jazz

Griffin is confirm out, while Harden is questionable, if Harden is out, its automatic that the Jazz will win, that's easy to predict.

Thanks for that update.

That's a big factor for the Nets if Griffin isn't going to play for this game. That questionable will be found out later on.

I hope that his sore neck would get better on this match so we can see a good matchup against Utah Jazz.

[wheelz1200]

Nets really improve and they continue to show it up, with how Harden leading the team they've got everything they need to counter

They have improved really and with their upcoming match later against Utah Jazz, it's also one of the best teams that we can say this time and also a contender for the title.

Who's your bet?

Their roster is also good as the Nets.

I guess Nets will lose here, here's the latest update that might decrease the chance of the Nets in winning.

https://www.nba.com/news/james-harden-questionable-blake-griffin-out-vs-jazz

Griffin is confirm out, while Harden is questionable, if Harden is out, its automatic that the Jazz will win, that's easy to predict.

Yeah with durant, kyrie, possibly harden and Blake out that will be a tough game for them lol.  They might as well not throw harden out there and let him rest too.  No need to push him when they will be dogs in this game even if he does play.

[akirasendo17]

Nets really improve and they continue to show it up, with how Harden leading the team they've got everything they need to counter

They have improved really and with their upcoming match later against Utah Jazz, it's also one of the best teams that we can say this time and also a contender for the title.

Who's your bet?

Their roster is also good as the Nets.

I guess Nets will lose here, here's the latest update that might decrease the chance of the Nets in winning.

https://www.nba.com/news/james-harden-questionable-blake-griffin-out-vs-jazz

Griffin is confirm out, while Harden is questionable, if Harden is out, its automatic that the Jazz will win, that's easy to predict.

Yeah with durant, kyrie, possibly harden and Blake out that will be a tough game for them lol.  They might as well not throw harden out there and let him rest too.  No need to push him when they will be dogs in this game even if he does play.

too bad we can't see how will the jazz counter the super team of the nets, versus the shooting of the jazz, i was hoping they will face each other healthy to measure if the jazz can make it to the finals or west finals, I guess I need to wait, for another matchup by these two teams I can't wait, if these two players can't play then its a sure win for the jazz.