2025 NBA Season

[Reid]

That's why there back is against the wall for now, they have to win every remaining games just to stay in the spot the problem is their next 6 games is against a very tough teams.

vs Raptors
vs Nuggets
vs Clippers
vs Portland
vs Suns
vs Knicks

Ouch!, except for Toronto, the rest are high caliber teams. So imagine what's going on Lebron's mind right now.

Damn, it will be a rough road for them.
All of these teams do want to win their last remaining games and take the 1st and 2nd seed.
For obvious reasons, they want to battle an exhausted 7th and 8th seed that just finished a hardcore game in the play-in tournament.
A good tactic to advance in the 1st round of the playoffs with less effort. Lebron and the Lakers team will need to perform at their highest level to defeat them.  

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

That's why there back is against the wall for now, they have to win every remaining games just to stay in the spot the problem is their next 6 games is against a very tough teams.

vs Raptors
vs Nuggets
vs Clippers
vs Portland
vs Suns
vs Knicks

Ouch!, except for Toronto, the rest are high caliber teams. So imagine what's going on Lebron's mind right now.

Damn, it will be a rough road for them.
All of these teams do want to win their last remaining games and take the 1st and 2nd seed.
For obvious reasons, they want to battle an exhausted 7th and 8th seed that just finished a hardcore game in the play-in tournament.
A good tactic to advance in the 1st round of the playoffs with less effort. Lebron and the Lakers team will need to perform at their highest level to defeat them.  

Right, the next remaining schedule for them is really tough, and even though those teams are assured of a playoff berth, they still wanted to improved their rankings so that it will be relatively easy for them to face a 7th or 8th seed who are exhausted just trying to get into the playoffs.

And this is odd coming from Lebron James himself,

“It’s been urgency for me to get back ever since I got injured. So that’s just who I am,” he said. “You guys could have seen the logging of the minutes and hours per day that I was doing as far as rehab and treatment, it was a lot more than I slept. So over the last six weeks, that’s all I’ve been doing, is having an urgency to get back and play…. I knew I wasn’t going to get back to 100%. It’s impossible. I don’t think I will ever get back to 100% in my career.”

https://lebronwire.usatoday.com/2021/05/01/lebron-james-says-hell-never-get-back-to-100-percent-after-latest-injury/

What can you guys say about this? It seems that Lebron James has admitted that father time has catches up with him.

[Dave1]

That's why there back is against the wall for now, they have to win every remaining games just to stay in the spot the problem is their next 6 games is against a very tough teams.

vs Raptors
vs Nuggets
vs Clippers
vs Portland
vs Suns
vs Knicks

Ouch!, except for Toronto, the rest are high caliber teams. So imagine what's going on Lebron's mind right now.

Damn, it will be a rough road for them.
All of these teams do want to win their last remaining games and take the 1st and 2nd seed.
For obvious reasons, they want to battle an exhausted 7th and 8th seed that just finished a hardcore game in the play-in tournament.
A good tactic to advance in the 1st round of the playoffs with less effort. Lebron and the Lakers team will need to perform at their highest level to defeat them.  

Yeah, it will be really hard for James to win against those top team because they are also eager to have a good position.

Regarding those words from Lebron, yeah, he seems to admit that his body has taken a lot of toll in his NBA career, I do hope that he has enough years for him though to see him and Bronnie play along in the NBA as the same time, that will be great.

[Pamadar]

That's why there back is against the wall for now, they have to win every remaining games just to stay in the spot the problem is their next 6 games is against a very tough teams.

vs Raptors
vs Nuggets
vs Clippers
vs Portland
vs Suns
vs Knicks

Ouch!, except for Toronto, the rest are high caliber teams. So imagine what's going on Lebron's mind right now.

Damn, it will be a rough road for them.
All of these teams do want to win their last remaining games and take the 1st and 2nd seed.
For obvious reasons, they want to battle an exhausted 7th and 8th seed that just finished a hardcore game in the play-in tournament.
A good tactic to advance in the 1st round of the playoffs with less effort. Lebron and the Lakers team will need to perform at their highest level to defeat them.  

If being force by certain situations, LeBron and AD playing together still deadly especially if they are healthy.

Those remaining games are tough and with them trying to hold for the playoffs they needed to keep winning. As it's been mentioned
those teams are also trying to keep their playoff spot and wanting to have a much smoother next round, let see if how LeBron and the
whole Lakers squad handle all this remaining games.

[Ziskinberg]

Another stellar performance by Luka Magic, here are his stats in the game against the Wizards.

31 points, 20 assists, and 12 rebounds.
I know this guy would become MVP someday, if not this season.

It was the battle of triple-double machines, Westbrook vs Luka but Luka won this game, it's a very close match though.

[Yamifoud]

Another stellar performance by Luka Magic, here are his stats in the game against the Wizards.

31 points, 20 assists, and 12 rebounds.
I know this guy would become MVP someday, if not this season.

It was the battle of triple-double machines, Westbrook vs Luka but Luka won this game, it's a very close match though.

I just watched the highlights and it was really a close game, Luka's unselfishness made them win.
Look now, https://ph.global.nba.com/standings/... Dallas is already in the number 5 with this win, 1 rank higher than the Lakers now.

[Oasisman]

Lakers are also on the edge to be pushed to 7th position which is not a good thing when AD and Lebron just came back. They will need that rest before the playoffs to fully heal and have their A game.

Davis and Lebron were absent for a very long time, and I guess they have had enough rest. Sure, AD and LJ need to play some more matches to adapt after injuries, but these guys don't have much time for this, considering that only nine games left until the end of the regular season.

That's why there back is against the wall for now, they have to win every remaining games just to stay in the spot the problem is their next 6 games is against a very tough teams.

vs Raptors
vs Nuggets
vs Clippers
vs Portland
vs Suns
vs Knicks

Ouch!, except for Toronto, the rest are high caliber teams. So imagine what's going on Lebron's mind right now.

That's not gonna be a big problem when LeBron gets back to his groove and finds his rhythm. He could lead his team to get a few more wins to secure the 5th spot and we'll have to witness the Battle of LA in the first round If the Clippers sustain their current position lol.

I honestly don't worry much for the Lakers right now. They'll make it to the playoffs no matter what.

[yazher]

Another stellar performance by Luka Magic, here are his stats in the game against the Wizards.

31 points, 20 assists, and 12 rebounds.
I know this guy would become MVP someday, if not this season.

It was the battle of triple-double machines, Westbrook vs Luka but Luka won this game, it's a very close match though.

I just watched the highlights and it was really a close game, Luka's unselfishness made them win.
Look now, https://ph.global.nba.com/standings/... Dallas is already in the number 5 with this win, 1 rank higher than the Lakers now.

They continue games such as that, they will secure their spot on the playoff. as for The Lakers, they are in trouble and they kept losing every time they play their crucial game. I think the long days that Lebron hasn't step into the court affect the rhythms of the team and now he's back, they need a new adjustment. well, they need to do whatever adjustment they need there on the 6 spots now and the teams behind them are going to demolish them when they fell to that play-in mini-tournament just before the playoffs.

[Febo]

There is gonna be a big fight between Mavericks, Lakers and Blazers. But not for 5th spot, since Nuggets and Clippers are about the same opponent but a fight to not end on 7th spot and play in play in. Grizzlies, Warriors and Spurs are gonna be tough opponents in west conference play in.

[agustina2]

There is gonna be a big fight between Mavericks, Lakers and Blazers. But not for 5th spot, since Nuggets and Clippers are about the same opponent but a fight to not end on 7th spot and play in play in. Grizzlies, Warriors and Spurs are gonna be tough opponents in west conference play in.

Just realized that the play-in this season is different from last season.

Last year, it's only the Spot 8 that needs to go through play-in.

Game 1:
The No. 7 team in the standings by winning percentage will host the No. 8 team, with the winner earning the No. 7 seed in the playoffs. The losing team gets another chance in Game 3.

Game 2:
The No. 9 team will host the No. 10 team, with the winner moving on to Game 3. The loser is eliminated and enters the NBA draft lottery.

Game 3:
The loser of the No. 7 vs. No. 8 matchup will host the winner of the No. 9 vs. No. 10 matchup, with the victor grabbing the No. 8 seed in the postseason. The loser of Game 3 also enters the lottery.

[carlisle1]

Lakers are also on the edge to be pushed to 7th position which is not a good thing when AD and Lebron just came back. They will need that rest before the playoffs to fully heal and have their A game.

Davis and Lebron were absent for a very long time, and I guess they have had enough rest. Sure, AD and LJ need to play some more matches to adapt after injuries, but these guys don't have much time for this, considering that only nine games left until the end of the regular season.

That's why there back is against the wall for now, they have to win every remaining games just to stay in the spot the problem is their next 6 games is against a very tough teams.

vs Raptors
vs Nuggets
vs Clippers
vs Portland
vs Suns
vs Knicks

Ouch!, except for Toronto, the rest are high caliber teams. So imagine what's going on Lebron's mind right now.

That's not gonna be a big problem when LeBron gets back to his groove and finds his rhythm. He could lead his team to get a few more wins to secure the 5th spot and we'll have to witness the Battle of LA in the first round If the Clippers sustain their current position lol.

I honestly don't worry much for the Lakers right now. They'll make it to the playoffs no matter what.

Lakers will be a tough opponent moving to the next round, those remaining games seems difficult as
LeBron and AD still coping and trying to condition their games.,

But with them after the next round will be another story as they are one of those few super team inside the league once they are
all healthy and they are playing as one, it's very difficult to beat this team, not even you have the advantage.

Knowing LeBron as contender he'll still going to surprise the fans. Chasing for back to back still alive as the league continue, healthy
Lakers means back to business to defend the crown.

[dezoel]

You know what makes me like Luka so much? Dude doesn't look like he cares about anything outside of the court when he is playing. We all know all the drama in the world of basketball, we all know that players sometimes hate each other, or hate their coaches, hate the front office, trading requests, forced waviers to basically fire players, management doing bad things to players, players doing bad things to management, it is always like that.

However one thing is for sure, we are talking about a player that cares none of that. When luka is playing, he is smiling, he is happy, he is enjoying, he doesn't care about anything else, he just cares about the ball and the hoop and everything else is out of his mind, or maybe he looks like that at least. That is what I like about him, dude just loves the game so much and he wants to play it.

[freedomgo]

You know what makes me like Luka so much? Dude doesn't look like he cares about anything outside of the court when he is playing. We all know all the drama in the world of basketball, we all know that players sometimes hate each other, or hate their coaches, hate the front office, trading requests, forced waviers to basically fire players, management doing bad things to players, players doing bad things to management, it is always like that.

However one thing is for sure, we are talking about a player that cares none of that. When luka is playing, he is smiling, he is happy, he is enjoying, he doesn't care about anything else, he just cares about the ball and the hoop and everything else is out of his mind, or maybe he looks like that at least. That is what I like about him, dude just loves the game so much and he wants to play it.

I also noticed that he doesn't feel that he is a superstar and he looks so humble. He trusts his teammates and his teammates look up to him so they build good chemistry. This is the Dallas roster that I believe will have a chance to win a championship this season, they are just underrated but they are showing some serious threat to whatever team they are facing.

[Sled]

Big win by the Bucks. It's a battle between Giannis and Durant, but Giannis won this time.

Giannis made "49 points and 8 rebounds, while Durant had 42 points and 10 rebounds.
This was an entertaining game, I thought this looks like an ECF finals scenario.

[OgNasty]

Big win by the Bucks. It's a battle between Giannis and Durant, but Giannis won this time.

Giannis made "49 points and 8 rebounds, while Durant had 42 points and 10 rebounds.
This was an entertaining game, I thought this looks like an ECF finals scenario.

Ya, that was a great battle down the stretch. I love to see it. Giannis keeps getting better and better at shooting and Durant looked to be back in pre-injury form. Middleton came up big down the stretch too. I think Harden probably would’ve made the difference in this game, but we’ll see come playoff time.

Blake Griffin had a massive putback slam that really made you wonder what was going on with him in Detroit.

[btc_angela]

Big win by the Bucks. It's a battle between Giannis and Durant, but Giannis won this time.

Giannis made "49 points and 8 rebounds, while Durant had 42 points and 10 rebounds.
This was an entertaining game, I thought this looks like an ECF finals scenario.

Ya, that was a great battle down the stretch. I love to see it. Giannis keeps getting better and better at shooting and Durant looked to be back in pre-injury form. Middleton came up big down the stretch too. I think Harden probably would’ve made the difference in this game, but we’ll see come playoff time.

Blake Griffin had a massive putback slam that really made you wonder what was going on with him in Detroit.

Yeah, DeAndre Jordan dare Giannis to take that long shots and he made him pay by hitting a 3's. Durant is really back pre-injury, single coverage? nah, doesn't work as he can pull that elbow shot anytime of the day. It's like when he was playing with Golden State, it's a beauty to see him making those shots.

This is like playoff games already, and good win for the Bucks.

[gagux123]

Hi guys, I've been away for a while and that's why I'm out of date with NBA news.

I saw, LeBron James and AD went back to playing. Any news from players who are injured?
Any news from teams and players?
Thanks

[akirasendo17]

Nets have no answers to The Greek Freak, if Jordan will depend like that in the playoffs if they face in the east finals then its the bucks who will be in the finals, taunting Giannis to take the shot wide open is like making him in the practice mode, also sloppy underneath the basket, he is eaten alive by Giannis, also Middleton and the supporting cast of the bucks help them with the win, total Dominance by the bucks and Giannis.

[nitrobetting]

Nets have no answers to The Greek Freak, if Jordan will depend like that in the playoffs if they face in the east finals then its the bucks who will be in the finals, taunting Giannis to take the shot wide open is like making him in the practice mode, also sloppy underneath the basket, he is eaten alive by Giannis, also Middleton and the supporting cast of the bucks help them with the win, total Dominance by the bucks and Giannis.

It's indeed a good win for the Bucks. Nets are rolling lately since KD's return and it's quite nice to see the Bucks being a threat out there with the leadership of Giannis. The Jrue Holiday acquisition is so underrated because it gives the Bucks more options for a penetrator/shot creator to pass the ball to other than Middleton down the stretch. The structure of this team just removes pressure out of Giannis' shoulder compared to last year's.

For the Nets, I know they can score at will whenever they want to. Kyrie and Harden are microwaves scorers, Durant will always get his numbers. This is huge for the Bucks knowing they beat the Nets even if Durant got his 42 pts.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Nets have no answers to The Greek Freak, if Jordan will depend like that in the playoffs if they face in the east finals then its the bucks who will be in the finals, taunting Giannis to take the shot wide open is like making him in the practice mode, also sloppy underneath the basket, he is eaten alive by Giannis, also Middleton and the supporting cast of the bucks help them with the win, total Dominance by the bucks and Giannis.

Yes, that's there biggest mistakes in this game, they let Giannis shoot outside, give him some boost of confidence and when it's time to penetrate, automatic two points for him, plus he did some good defense as well.

And then we have their number two scorer, Middleton to help out just in case to seal the victory for them. Holiday also did a terrific job on Kyrie, and then he even post up him one on one and score some baskets and then 3's when he is open.