2024 NBA Season

[goinmerry]

Kuzma had 23 big points, he was the top scorer here, and yes his inconsistency is a problem, so let's hope he will be consistent in the remaining games as that's the most needed games to be in a good spot, let his inconsistency play again once Lebron comes back.

Not bad for 33 minutes of playing but he should work for more. This time that Lebron is out, it's his time to show what he got. He should be like that even before with or without their superstars playing.

Schroder and Caruso are out so he really needs to step up and erase that inconsistency every game.

It's not necessary for him to return yet since I believe The current Lakers squad could handle a weak Rockets team.

Agree and there should be no problem for the Lakers squad to match the Rockets team which almost half of the entire roster was ruled out because of injuries.

[TravelMug]

The Lakers were always serious, it's just that Davis was still inconsistent when he came back from injury, now, it seems like he had already adjusted and they are on a winning streak already which is a good thing. With what they have shown in the last few games, this will not force Lebron to come back soon, it will give Lebron more time to rest and be ready in the playoffs, well, top 6 is really important for them, but let's see if they'll continue to win.

I guess they don't have time for rest because there are only three games left. By the way, the Lakers will play against the Rockets tonight, and more rumors have appeared that Lebron might return in this match. So we can expect that it will be an easy win for LAL.

The Lakers survived a tough games already, and in the last remaining games, I believed that they are going to face weaker teams so no need to push Lebron.

Plus Anthony Davis is back, leading the Lakers and so you will see the team has somewhat regain their form because one of their stars are back. It's like the Davis effect on the team, it's contagious, that's why everyone is playing good now, including Kuzma, who majority of us has been criticising because of his inconsistency.

[danherbias07]

It's not necessary for him to return yet since I believe The current Lakers squad could handle a weak Rockets team.

Agree and there should be no problem for the Lakers squad to match the Rockets team which almost half of the entire roster was ruled out because of injuries.

6 losing streak for the Rockets and 2 winning streak for the Lakers and they are still hot. That says it all.   We just don't know if they could cover the spread if this Rockets team fights back and try to mess the close ranking that is happening in the 5th, 6th, and 7th seed.

If Mavs lose this one against the Pelicans they will be at 40-30 and if Lakers win they will also be at 40-30. This will be a fight for a sweet spot and which team can take the day off or compete in the play-in tournament.

[akirasendo17]

Kuzma had 23 big points, he was the top scorer here, and yes his inconsistency is a problem, so let's hope he will be consistent in the remaining games as that's the most needed games to be in a good spot, let his inconsistency play again once Lebron comes back.

Not bad for 33 minutes of playing but he should work for more. This time that Lebron is out, it's his time to show what he got. He should be like that even before with or without their superstars playing.

Schroder and Caruso are out so he really needs to step up and erase that inconsistency every game.

It's not necessary for him to return yet since I believe The current Lakers squad could handle a weak Rockets team.

Agree and there should be no problem for the Lakers squad to match the Rockets team which almost half of the entire roster was ruled out because of injuries.

Kuz should really step up his game because they need everyone for the remaining three games that are very crucial for the position in the west playoffs it will greatly help Lebron, to be well-rested in the playoffs, because as we know LeBron really steps the gas when it comes to playoff time, and do 101% performance, Davis also healthy now this will be a great playoff run.

[Dave1]

It's not necessary for him to return yet since I believe The current Lakers squad could handle a weak Rockets team.

Agree and there should be no problem for the Lakers squad to match the Rockets team which almost half of the entire roster was ruled out because of injuries.

6 losing streak for the Rockets and 2 winning streak for the Lakers and they are still hot. That says it all.   We just don't know if they could cover the spread if this Rockets team fights back and try to mess the close ranking that is happening in the 5th, 6th, and 7th seed.

This is unchartered territory for the Lakers to have a 2 game winning streak and going for 3rd. Perhaps they have this kind of streak when Lebron was still playing healthy. Hopefully they can cover the spread as they are up by 10 points.

If Mavs lose this one against the Pelicans they will be at 40-30 and if Lakers win they will also be at 40-30. This will be a fight for a sweet spot and which team can take the day off or compete in the play-in tournament.

Mavs on the way to win against Pelican today, as they have a good lead in the middle of the 4th quarter now with 20++ cushion.

[Reid]

Mavs on the way to win against Pelican today, as they have a good lead in the middle of the 4th quarter now with 20++ cushion.

Trail Blazers won too. Lakers also did win. I thought Rockets will try to upset them as it was a close game.
Could've been a bad loss for the gamblers out there, and a huge one with x10 the bet if the Rockets win it without spreads.  

How come a bad team will just lose 2 points against a Lakers team that had superstars in their roster?
Drummond, Kuzma, KCP, Harrell, and Morris.
These guys are known names and yet they are having difficulties winning with a Rockets team that had been banged hard by others.
Lakers don't have that intensity anymore unlike last year with Howard and McGee around.
I get it, James and AD are not around but that's just a Rockets team they are up against without John Wall, Gordon, and Wood.

[Kelvinid]

Mavs on the way to win against Pelican today, as they have a good lead in the middle of the 4th quarter now with 20++ cushion.

Trail Blazers won too. Lakers also did win. I thought Rockets will try to upset them as it was a close game.
Could've been a bad loss for the gamblers out there, and a huge one with x10 the bet if the Rockets win it without spreads.  

How come a bad team will just lose 2 points against a Lakers team that had superstars in their roster?
Drummond, Kuzma, KCP, Harrell, and Morris.
These guys are known names and yet they are having difficulties winning with a Rockets team that had been banged hard by others.
Lakers don't have that intensity anymore unlike last year with Howard and McGee around.
I get it, James and AD are not around but that's just a Rockets team they are up against without John Wall, Gordon, and Wood.

Kuzma has been playing very well here, he was consistent and his shooting percentage is very commendable. I thought Davis was playing, but I checked the scorecards after, he was not playing but still good for the Lakers that they won. The Lakers is still at number 7 spot as Mavericks and Blazers won their respective game also.

[OgNasty]

Kevin Love exploded for 30 points and 14 rebounds against the Celtics. Given his recent lack of effort on the court this felt more like a tryout for a job as opposed to just a regular season game. It’s great the Love still has so much left in the tank. I think he proved that tonight leading his team to victory over a much higher ranked opponent.

[Viscore]

Kevin Love exploded for 30 points and 14 rebounds against the Celtics. Given his recent lack of effort on the court this felt more like a tryout for a job as opposed to just a regular season game. It’s great the Love still has so much left in the tank. I think he proved that tonight leading his team to victory over a much higher ranked opponent.

Love probably lost interest in playing his best in a shitty team, he needs to be traded in a better team as he can still provide as long as he is healthy. This is the old Kevin Love that we saw, and because of that win, the Celtic's losing streak has been extended. He is Mr. double-double, this is his usual stats before the Cavaliers struggle as a team. 

[rhomelmabini]

Kevin Love exploded for 30 points and 14 rebounds against the Celtics. Given his recent lack of effort on the court this felt more like a tryout for a job as opposed to just a regular season game. It’s great the Love still has so much left in the tank. I think he proved that tonight leading his team to victory over a much higher ranked opponent.

It's just a disappointment that they may miss again this 2021 playoffs, I think Love is still a decent player he just don't have some better teammates along with him. I don't think age already hit him.

[Natalim]

Kevin Love exploded for 30 points and 14 rebounds against the Celtics. Given his recent lack of effort on the court this felt more like a tryout for a job as opposed to just a regular season game. It’s great the Love still has so much left in the tank. I think he proved that tonight leading his team to victory over a much higher ranked opponent.

It's just a disappointment that they may miss again this 2021 playoffs, I think Love is still a decent player he just don't have some better teammates along with him. I don't think age already hit him.

I am not disappointed though, we will only be disappointed if we expect the cavaliers to be a playoff team, but not, because when Lebron left for the Lakers, they became a bad team and they have been struggling every season.

[Yamifoud]

Lakers has a chance to be in the top 6 as they have an easier games, it's the last 2 games of the season.

These are the schedules.

Lakers last 2 games.. vs Indiana, NOP
Blazers last 2 games ... vs Phoenix, Denver
Mavericks last 2 games. ... vs Toronto, Minnesota.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Lakers has a chance to be in the top 6 as they have an easier games, it's the last 2 games of the season.

These are the schedules.

Lakers last 2 games.. vs Indiana, NOP
Blazers last 2 games ... vs Phoenix, Denver
Mavericks last 2 games. ... vs Toronto, Minnesota.

Yes, Lakers went over the hump already, they've face seeded opponents and won some and now their last 2 games are winnable for them.

Blazers might go 1-1, Mavs 2-0, still going to be close though, so everyone in a needed win situation.

[Yaunfitda]

Kevin Love exploded for 30 points and 14 rebounds against the Celtics. Given his recent lack of effort on the court this felt more like a tryout for a job as opposed to just a regular season game. It’s great the Love still has so much left in the tank. I think he proved that tonight leading his team to victory over a much higher ranked opponent.

Love probably lost interest in playing his best in a shitty team, he needs to be traded in a better team as he can still provide as long as he is healthy. This is the old Kevin Love that we saw, and because of that win, the Celtic's losing streak has been extended. He is Mr. double-double, this is his usual stats before the Cavaliers struggle as a team. 

I agree, when Lebron left, Cavs become a shitty team again, and they haven't recovered ever since and probably not just Love but probably most of the players as well, you can see it in their performance in this season.

It's good that they have snapped their losing streak, and Love proving again that he can still score and rebounds. So it's better for him to really move out an go to teams that has higher chance. Who knows, maybe he can still get a ring before he retires.

[mirakal]

Lakers has a chance to be in the top 6 as they have an easier games, it's the last 2 games of the season.

These are the schedules.

Lakers last 2 games.. vs Indiana, NOP
Blazers last 2 games ... vs Phoenix, Denver
Mavericks last 2 games. ... vs Toronto, Minnesota.

Yes, Lakers went over the hump already, they've face seeded opponents and won some and now their last 2 games are winnable for them.

Blazers might go 1-1, Mavs 2-0, still going to be close though, so everyone in a needed win situation.

If Blazers will go 1-1, they will be tied with the Lakers and end up a record of 42-30, that is provided Lakers will win the last 2 games. I don't know which team then will take the rank 6 spot, will it be the Lakers or the Blazers? How it is decided?

[Jating]

Lakers has a chance to be in the top 6 as they have an easier games, it's the last 2 games of the season.

These are the schedules.

Lakers last 2 games.. vs Indiana, NOP
Blazers last 2 games ... vs Phoenix, Denver
Mavericks last 2 games. ... vs Toronto, Minnesota.

Yes, Lakers went over the hump already, they've face seeded opponents and won some and now their last 2 games are winnable for them.

Blazers might go 1-1, Mavs 2-0, still going to be close though, so everyone in a needed win situation.

If Blazers will go 1-1, they will be tied with the Lakers and end up a record of 42-30, that is provided Lakers will win the last 2 games. I don't know which team then will take the rank 6 spot, will it be the Lakers or the Blazers? How it is decided?

If the Lakers and Blazers ended up with identical records, Blazers will get the 6 spot, because they got the tie break on the strength of their winning against the Lakers:

Head to Head this season:

May 8 - 106-101 Portland wins
Feb 27 - 93-102 Lakers wins
Dec 28 - 115-107 Portland wins

I think Portland also owns the tie break against the Mavs.

[danherbias07]

Kevin Love exploded for 30 points and 14 rebounds against the Celtics. Given his recent lack of effort on the court this felt more like a tryout for a job as opposed to just a regular season game. It’s great the Love still has so much left in the tank. I think he proved that tonight leading his team to victory over a much higher ranked opponent.

Celtics keeps on leaving him alone.  It's like they forgot that Love can also make outside shots and they paid bigtime for it.
I really thought the Cavs will give that one to the Celtics but they prove me wrong. They are still putting efforts in their games even if they will not participate the playoffs. That's a good sign for the NBA.

Head to Head this season:

May 8 - 106-101 Portland wins
Feb 27 - 93-102 Lakers wins
Dec 28 - 115-107 Portland wins

I think Portland also owns the tie break against the Mavs.

Thank you for digging this. Great information. 

[Vaculin]

Lakers has a chance to be in the top 6 as they have an easier games, it's the last 2 games of the season.

These are the schedules.

Lakers last 2 games.. vs Indiana, NOP
Blazers last 2 games ... vs Phoenix, Denver
Mavericks last 2 games. ... vs Toronto, Minnesota.

Yes, Lakers went over the hump already, they've face seeded opponents and won some and now their last 2 games are winnable for them.

Blazers might go 1-1, Mavs 2-0, still going to be close though, so everyone in a needed win situation.

If Blazers will go 1-1, they will be tied with the Lakers and end up a record of 42-30, that is provided Lakers will win the last 2 games. I don't know which team then will take the rank 6 spot, will it be the Lakers or the Blazers? How it is decided?

If the Lakers and Blazers ended up with identical records, Blazers will get the 6 spot, because they got the tie break on the strength of their winning against the Lakers:

Head to Head this season:

May 8 - 106-101 Portland wins
Feb 27 - 93-102 Lakers wins
Dec 28 - 115-107 Portland wins

I think Portland also owns the tie break against the Mavs.

That's good for the Blazers, meaning the Lakers will be in the play-in tournament and has to win it in order to earn a playoff spot.

I would back the Blazers to have a good chance in the top 6.. but they are up against tough teams which are the Nuggets and the Phoenix suns...Well, they beat the Jazz, so they have a chance on betting the other top-ranking team in the West.

[yazher]

Lakers has a chance to be in the top 6 as they have an easier games, it's the last 2 games of the season.

These are the schedules.

Lakers last 2 games.. vs Indiana, NOP
Blazers last 2 games ... vs Phoenix, Denver
Mavericks last 2 games. ... vs Toronto, Minnesota.

They need to give everything here and make it the best game they ever had in their career. These last few games should be treated like playoff games by the Lakers in able to get back to that number 6 or 5 spots that if the Blazers and Mavericks will lose the remaining games but as you can see, they are giving their very best these fast few games and they are winning streak games here. The chances for the Lakers to regain their old spot is in jeopardy and they will likely play that "Play-in tournament" if things won't change for the Blazers and Mavericks.

[bisdak40]

If the Lakers and Blazers ended up with identical records, Blazers will get the 6 spot, because they got the tie break on the strength of their winning against the Lakers:

Head to Head this season:

May 8 - 106-101 Portland wins
Feb 27 - 93-102 Lakers wins
Dec 28 - 115-107 Portland wins

I think Portland also owns the tie break against the Mavs.

So, this is how they are going to break the tie? Thanks for this, i thought it's the quotient system.

Though the Blazers have the tougher opponents on their last two games but i think they are really inspired playing ball and i think they can get one win on these last two games.