2025 NBA Season

[yazher]

What a great win by the Knicks today.  They actually look dominate and just might make some waves in the playoffs.  Julius Randall is a superstar and one definitely established himself as one of the top players in the league.  Today at home they were 1 point u derdogs.  Easiet pick of the day.

They are meant to be in the playoff this year with their current skills in the court as a team. only a few teams in the history of the NBA can get 9 straight wins before a few games to get to the NBA playoffs. it means that these guys are in their prime mode. It will be nice for them if they will play together with Brooklyn Nets in the NBA playoffs.

[Jating]

What a harsh defeat for 76ers but without Embiid it was something to expect from this game especially that Giannis had a great game with more than 25 points. Regarding Lakers , don't worry as this team will reach the finals in a way or another but I still have big doubts that they can win it again just because Nets is looking way more solid than them.

It was expected for Giannis to take advantage of the Sixers without Joel Embiid.

I think the Sixers really try to make the game close up to the 3rd quarter when the Bucks really put the gas on the pedal, like 20++ runs.

Everyone is happy again riding New Yorks incredible run, Randall is really playing solid and leading the team. Rose did great, that cross over on Siakal reminds us on how Rose was during his prime years at Chicago Bulls, sick handles and ankle breaker.

[akirasendo17]

What a great win by the Knicks today.  They actually look dominate and just might make some waves in the playoffs.  Julius Randall is a superstar and one definitely established himself as one of the top players in the league.  Today at home they were 1 point u derdogs.  Easiet pick of the day.

They are meant to be in the playoff this year with their current skills in the court as a team. only a few teams in the history of the NBA can get 9 straight wins before a few games to get to the NBA playoffs. it means that these guys are in their prime mode. It will be nice for them if they will play together with Brooklyn Nets in the NBA playoffs.

I'm now really impressed with the new york team, they handle opponents very well, rose is playing like a 20-year-old, the last time I said they are just making wins because they only face weak opponents but I think they are just for real, I would like to wish they would be the cinderella team to make it to the finals, that will be amazing also I want knicks to upset the nets.

[OgNasty]

The Lakers got blown out bad in the 4th quarter last night. AD hasn’t gotten back into playing form yet but that 4th quarter was just bad... It looked like they were going to take home a victory at the end of the third. I hope LeBron can get back and play himself into shape by the beginning of the playoffs because this team couldn’t get out of the first round otherwise.

[dwminer1]

Davis is expected to play more minutes per this update.

https://www.rotowire.com/basketball/player.php?id=3297

Probable Saturday
April 23, 2021
Davis (calf) is probable for Saturday's contest against the Mavericks.
ANALYSIS
Davis was rusty in his first game back from a strained calf. He's still dealing with some discomfort but is expected to play Saturday. He played 17 minutes in his return, but he could see more action against the Mavericks.

As you can see, we could see more action from him. LA needs to win here so they will not waste this opportunity again.

Indeed, Anthony Davis has been played for over 28 minutes but you can see that he is in very poor shape. It is true that he scored 17 points, but his efficiency was 5/19. Overall, a very poor game by the Lakers, who were an equal rival for Dallas only in the first half.

[Dave1]

The Lakers got blown out bad in the 4th quarter last night. AD hasn’t gotten back into playing form yet but that 4th quarter was just bad... It looked like they were going to take home a victory at the end of the third. I hope LeBron can get back and play himself into shape by the beginning of the playoffs because this team couldn’t get out of the first round otherwise.

They are what we call a good 3rd quarter team, but entering 4th, damn, they've lost everything.

Lakers has a good lead, and just like you, I thought that they can pull the win against the Dallas. But Dallas played good defense and then pour in the points. Davis has an extended minutes but it was obvious that he still need some game or at least they need to win with Davis playing high level tennis again.

[danherbias07]

Lakers has a good lead, and just like you, I thought that they can pull the win against the Dallas. But Dallas played good defense and then pour in the points. Davis has an extended minutes but it was obvious that he still need some game or at least they need to win with Davis playing high level tennis again.

Luka Magic seems to never lose his composure.
He was at bad state at the first half but he never gave up. At the end, he was the one making all the plays (assists to Powell) to give the Mavs a huge lead and secure the win.

They are meant to be in the playoff this year with their current skills in the court as a team. only a few teams in the history of the NBA can get 9 straight wins before a few games to get to the NBA playoffs. it means that these guys are in their prime mode. It will be nice for them if they will play together with Brooklyn Nets in the NBA playoffs.

I underestimated this Knicks team when they didn't even try to get KD or Kyrie for their team. But now they are proving that they made a good decision.
They even said before the season starts that they are rebuilding and I can still remember Stephen A. Smith (Knicks fan) stating they won't even touch the playoffs.
Look at them now. Their chemistry is so high and winning every game isn't that difficult anymore.
Let's see if they can also beat the Phoenix Suns.

[Yamifoud]

Lakers defense are unacceptable in this game, they always allow Powell and Doncic on the pick and roll play, Doncic is not the kind of player that will loss his exposure even getting doubled, he will just pass the ball because he has a good IQ and the offense is way even better.

probably that was the season high of Powell.

[Oasisman]

Lakers defense are unacceptable in this game, they always allow Powell and Doncic on the pick and roll play, Doncic is not the kind of player that will loss his exposure even getting doubled, he will just pass the ball because he has a good IQ and the offense is way even better.

probably that was the season high of Powell.

The Lakers seems making a huge adjustment from Davis' return.
They had indeed a terrible defense, and AD's poor shooting percentage was adding to the burden. AD was completely inefficient in his return from both games against the Mavericks.
They should've owned the paint with Kristaps' absence, but no they got destroyed by Powell.
AD needs to find his rhythm before the season for them gets worse. 3-5 more consecutive losses will send them down to the bottom and worse a post season elimination.

[stadus]

Lakers defense are unacceptable in this game, they always allow Powell and Doncic on the pick and roll play, Doncic is not the kind of player that will loss his exposure even getting doubled, he will just pass the ball because he has a good IQ and the offense is way even better.

probably that was the season high of Powell.

The Lakers seems making a huge adjustment from Davis' return.
They had indeed a terrible defense, and AD's poor shooting percentage was adding to the burden. AD was completely inefficient in his return from both games against the Mavericks.
They should've owned the paint with Kristaps' absence, but no they got destroyed by Powell.
AD needs to find his rhythm before the season for them gets worse. 3-5 more consecutive losses will send them down to the bottom and worse a post season elimination.

They need Lebron James, that's the only answer so the Lakers will start winning again.  Lakers still has a good ranking, still at number 5 but the lower rank teams are just close to their numbers, soon if they still not gonna win, Dallas might replace them in their current spot. Lakers next game is against the Orlando Magic, I think they have a chance to win this game, and they will have a lot of rest before that game.

[Japinat]

What a great win by the Knicks today.  They actually look dominate and just might make some waves in the playoffs.  Julius Randall is a superstar and one definitely established himself as one of the top players in the league.  Today at home they were 1 point u derdogs.  Easiet pick of the day.

They are meant to be in the playoff this year with their current skills in the court as a team. only a few teams in the history of the NBA can get 9 straight wins before a few games to get to the NBA playoffs. it means that these guys are in their prime mode. It will be nice for them if they will play together with Brooklyn Nets in the NBA playoffs.

I'm now really impressed with the new york team, they handle opponents very well, rose is playing like a 20-year-old, the last time I said they are just making wins because they only face weak opponents but I think they are just for real, I would like to wish they would be the cinderella team to make it to the finals, that will be amazing also I want knicks to upset the nets.

They are the hottest team now, we don't know when their win streak will be over, but it's hard to beat against the Knicks now. I'm a sports bettor and I have been following the Knicks, and I have profited on this win streak, let it continue to 10 or even more so everyone will notice them.

[btc_angela]

Lakers defense are unacceptable in this game, they always allow Powell and Doncic on the pick and roll play, Doncic is not the kind of player that will loss his exposure even getting doubled, he will just pass the ball because he has a good IQ and the offense is way even better.

probably that was the season high of Powell.

The Lakers seems making a huge adjustment from Davis' return.
They had indeed a terrible defense, and AD's poor shooting percentage was adding to the burden. AD was completely inefficient in his return from both games against the Mavericks.
They should've owned the paint with Kristaps' absence, but no they got destroyed by Powell.
AD needs to find his rhythm before the season for them gets worse. 3-5 more consecutive losses will send them down to the bottom and worse a post season elimination.

They need Lebron James, that's the only answer so the Lakers will start winning again.  Lakers still has a good ranking, still at number 5 but the lower rank teams are just close to their numbers, soon if they still not gonna win, Dallas might replace them in their current spot. Lakers next game is against the Orlando Magic, I think they have a chance to win this game, and they will have a lot of rest before that game.

Right, and with so many teams being really competitive prior to the playoffs, they really need to do something in order to get back on winning again because it might not do good in the end if they slide one spot further.

Yes, they have a good chance against Orlando on their next game. But it's not an assurance that they are going to win. Just look at how the Timberwolves managed to upset the Utah Jazz.

[Russlenat]

Lakers defense are unacceptable in this game, they always allow Powell and Doncic on the pick and roll play, Doncic is not the kind of player that will loss his exposure even getting doubled, he will just pass the ball because he has a good IQ and the offense is way even better.

probably that was the season high of Powell.

The Lakers seems making a huge adjustment from Davis' return.
They had indeed a terrible defense, and AD's poor shooting percentage was adding to the burden. AD was completely inefficient in his return from both games against the Mavericks.
They should've owned the paint with Kristaps' absence, but no they got destroyed by Powell.
AD needs to find his rhythm before the season for them gets worse. 3-5 more consecutive losses will send them down to the bottom and worse a post season elimination.

They need Lebron James, that's the only answer so the Lakers will start winning again.  Lakers still has a good ranking, still at number 5 but the lower rank teams are just close to their numbers, soon if they still not gonna win, Dallas might replace them in their current spot. Lakers next game is against the Orlando Magic, I think they have a chance to win this game, and they will have a lot of rest before that game.

Right, and with so many teams being really competitive prior to the playoffs, they really need to do something in order to get back on winning again because it might not do good in the end if they slide one spot further.

Yes, they have a good chance against Orlando on their next game. But it's not an assurance that they are going to win. Just look at how the Timberwolves managed to upset the Utah Jazz.

The bad news is there's still no definite period on when Lebron will come back. Orlando may not be as strong as the Mavericks but this team is still good in upsetting good teams. Orlando has a very slim or close to no chance of getting into the playoffs, so they will be playing like they don't loss anything, Lakers has to be careful with that, and also, Orlando is in losing streak, they are also hungry for a win.

[wheelz1200]

Lakers has a good lead, and just like you, I thought that they can pull the win against the Dallas. But Dallas played good defense and then pour in the points. Davis has an extended minutes but it was obvious that he still need some game or at least they need to win with Davis playing high level tennis again.

Luka Magic seems to never lose his composure.
He was at bad state at the first half but he never gave up. At the end, he was the one making all the plays (assists to Powell) to give the Mavs a huge lead and secure the win.

They are meant to be in the playoff this year with their current skills in the court as a team. only a few teams in the history of the NBA can get 9 straight wins before a few games to get to the NBA playoffs. it means that these guys are in their prime mode. It will be nice for them if they will play together with Brooklyn Nets in the NBA playoffs.

I underestimated this Knicks team when they didn't even try to get KD or Kyrie for their team. But now they are proving that they made a good decision.
They even said before the season starts that they are rebuilding and I can still remember Stephen A. Smith (Knicks fan) stating they won't even touch the playoffs.
Look at them now. Their chemistry is so high and winning every game isn't that difficult anymore.
Let's see if they can also beat the Phoenix Suns.

Whatever Stephen a Smith says typically goes wrong.  He just screams at the TV trying to make it sound like he knows what the he'll he is even talking about.  How he is on TV as a sports analyzer is beyond me. 

[mirakal]

Lakers has a good lead, and just like you, I thought that they can pull the win against the Dallas. But Dallas played good defense and then pour in the points. Davis has an extended minutes but it was obvious that he still need some game or at least they need to win with Davis playing high level tennis again.

Luka Magic seems to never lose his composure.
He was at bad state at the first half but he never gave up. At the end, he was the one making all the plays (assists to Powell) to give the Mavs a huge lead and secure the win.

They are meant to be in the playoff this year with their current skills in the court as a team. only a few teams in the history of the NBA can get 9 straight wins before a few games to get to the NBA playoffs. it means that these guys are in their prime mode. It will be nice for them if they will play together with Brooklyn Nets in the NBA playoffs.

I underestimated this Knicks team when they didn't even try to get KD or Kyrie for their team. But now they are proving that they made a good decision.
They even said before the season starts that they are rebuilding and I can still remember Stephen A. Smith (Knicks fan) stating they won't even touch the playoffs.
Look at them now. Their chemistry is so high and winning every game isn't that difficult anymore.
Let's see if they can also beat the Phoenix Suns.

Whatever Stephen a Smith says typically goes wrong.  He just screams at the TV trying to make it sound like he knows what the he'll he is even talking about.  How he is on TV as a sports analyzer is beyond me. 

That's his personal opinion, I just love how he scream and most importantly, I love how he is wrong most of the time. Most of us are wrong actually, Knicks are not expected to be in the playoffs, but now they are holding a good standing which already guarantees them a playoff spot as there are only few games remaining to play.

[TheGreatPython]

The Lakers seems making a huge adjustment from Davis' return.
They had indeed a terrible defense, and AD's poor shooting percentage was adding to the burden. AD was completely inefficient in his return from both games against the Mavericks.
They should've owned the paint with Kristaps' absence, but no they got destroyed by Powell.
AD needs to find his rhythm before the season for them gets worse. 3-5 more consecutive losses will send them down to the bottom and worse a post season elimination.

I believe that is not a problem at all, for two main reasons ; first of all AD came back from a long injury which means it will take time for him to get better again, it is not going to be easy, it will definitely be better though, he will definitely get better without a doubt, however he needs some time before he can get better.

The second thing is, there is too many game difference between them and the bottom, they can not only start winning soon, but also they can lose that much, become 7th and then climb back up as well.

Remember guys this is the team with Lebron James and Anthony Davis, playing at their best they are the best team in the league proven by their championship, whereas right now 1 of them is missing and the other is on minute restriction coming back from an injury, obviously things may look bad right now but they are 100x better than current situation when everyone is healthy.

[dunfida]

The Lakers seems making a huge adjustment from Davis' return.
They had indeed a terrible defense, and AD's poor shooting percentage was adding to the burden. AD was completely inefficient in his return from both games against the Mavericks.
They should've owned the paint with Kristaps' absence, but no they got destroyed by Powell.
AD needs to find his rhythm before the season for them gets worse. 3-5 more consecutive losses will send them down to the bottom and worse a post season elimination.

I believe that is not a problem at all, for two main reasons ; first of all AD came back from a long injury which means it will take time for him to get better again, it is not going to be easy, it will definitely be better though, he will definitely get better without a doubt, however he needs some time before he can get better.

The second thing is, there is too many game difference between them and the bottom, they can not only start winning soon, but also they can lose that much, become 7th and then climb back up as well.

Remember guys this is the team with Lebron James and Anthony Davis, playing at their best they are the best team in the league proven by their championship, whereas right now 1 of them is missing and the other is on minute restriction coming back from an injury, obviously things may look bad right now but they are 100x better than current situation when everyone is healthy.

We cant fasten up the time but it would really come when their main players would really back in track in terms of performance or their casual gameplays for now we can
see on whose lacking and who came back from an injury which it isnt really surprising for AD to have that kind of performance but they shouldnt really let the situation
comes worst because panic would comes next when they do know that they are already on the bottom and on the risk of elimination.

[mirakal]

Remember guys this is the team with Lebron James and Anthony Davis, playing at their best they are the best team in the league proven by their championship, whereas right now 1 of them is missing and the other is on minute restriction coming back from an injury, obviously things may look bad right now but they are 100x better than current situation when everyone is healthy.

We can never forget that as that's the first championship of Lebron and AD, this season is just different as they suffered some injuries and the other teams are just improving, however, I still believe that they can be back healthy again before the playoffs and of course they will certainly qualify in the playoffs.

No matter how their standing will end, as long as they will be in the playoffs,  they have a huge chance of making a repeat.

[OgNasty]

That Suns vs Nets game was a good one. Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton had great games but it wasn’t enough to stop Kevin’s Durant and Kyrie Irving in the end. Blake Griffin was pretty efficient too. The Nets efficiency from the field is hard to stop. When they’re outshooting people from the 3-point line by more than 10% I don’t think they can be beat.

[btc_angela]

That Suns vs Nets game was a good one. Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton had great games but it wasn’t enough to stop Kevin’s Durant and Kyrie Irving in the end. Blake Griffin was pretty efficient too. The Nets efficiency from the field is hard to stop. When they’re outshooting people from the 3-point line by more than 10% I don’t think they can be beat.

Ayton take advantage of a lot of mismatch and he did score a lot of points close to the basket.

But Kyrie was hot and then some glimpse of Griffin as he has a good game as well driving to the basket and had some three point as well.

It will be tough for the Suns as they will be facing the hottest team next, New York Knicks. Although they are still the slight favourite base on the current odds.