2024 NBA Season

[Hypnosis00]

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.

It should be an interesting last 2 games for the Blazers, I will keep an eye on them and I will bet on them to win. For sure they are the underdog on against these two giants, so that would given us some great odds to bet.

Portland is 2.70 at the moment, what do you think of this odds?

[carlisle1]

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.

We don't know what will be the outcome from those 2 remaining games but for sure all of them
will give everything in their hands to secure a much better position coming to the playoffs.

I would say that Lakers still have it and even they don't recover that spot they'll be bringing tough competitions to whoever
team they'll be facing  on the playoffs.

Good luck to all fans and to their favorite players and teams.

[wheelz1200]

Ginormous game for the Knicks tonight.  With the Hawks winning last night Knicks have to keep pace.

4, 5, 6 will be Knicks Hawks and Miami

Tie breaker as follows: if all 3 end up with the same record it will be
4 Hawks
5 Miami
6 Knicks

If Knicks and Hawks tie then the Knicks will be the higher seed.  If just Miami and the Knicks tie Miami will be the higher seed.

And if they have all different records it will obviously lay in with highest wins.  Going to be a fun last 4 days of the NBA

Go Knicks!!

[morvillz7z]

let me quote myself from last month:

I'm not sure if this was mentioned before but i think it's important, Seattle might get their basketball team back in the very near future:

"Sources: Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore finalizing deal to buy Minnesota Timberwolves, WNBA's Lynx"
source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31232469/sources-alex-rodriguez-marc-lore-finalizing-deal-buy-minnesota-timberwolves

Glen Taylor has finally agreed to sell the Timberwolves, the deal will be signed in the coming days i guess. Afair, Taylor purchased the team for less than $100m back in the 90s and now sells it for $1.5 billion....not a bad turnaround.


source: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1392897348297179136

[harizen]

Portland is 2.70 at the moment, what do you think of this odds?

Go for it.

Blazers are currently on the 10th winning streak and they just came from a road win against the healthy Number 1 Utah Jazz. Phoenix Suns on the other hand weren't able to handle the shorthanded Golden State Warriors on their last game and take note that Steph Curry didn't even explode on his usual on that game.

The momentum is there. The hot streak is there. Worth putting up a bet. The decision is yours.

[dwyane36]

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:

The same situation will be with the Mavs because the Lakers lost to them twice during this season. So it looks like the Lakers will end this season on rank 7 because it is unlikely that the Mavs and the Blazers will lose two of their remaining games.

[sana54210]

Glen Taylor has finally agreed to sell the Timberwolves, the deal will be signed in the coming days i guess. Afair, Taylor purchased the team for less than $100m back in the 90s and now sells it for $1.5 billion....not a bad turnaround.


source: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1392897348297179136

Honestly it was time. He did tried his best I am sure but Wolves sucked big time for the duration of his ownership and they deserve better. We have absolutely no clue about what they will do now, maybe they will become much better and make it to playoffs constantly and be a great team, or maybe they will keep on sucking and being a horrible team?

Nobody knows what is going to happen but at least now they rolled the dice on the owner, as we all know owner is the one that pays the bills and even though you could potentially profit, losing and still making profit is reserved for Knicks and I doubt Wolves could do that.

So owner has to keep paying for all the extra, and if they can they have to even go over luxury tax and pay even more, look at how Warriors spent INSANE amount of money on the club to make sure they are good even after Curry era ends. So I believe Wolves at least have a shot now, they didn't with Glen Taylor, they "may" now.

[wheelz1200]

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:

The same situation will be with the Mavs because the Lakers lost to them twice during this season. So it looks like the Lakers will end this season on rank 7 because it is unlikely that the Mavs and the Blazers will lose two of their remaining games.

3 way ties are drawn out a different way.  Not saying one way or another I haven't ran it but it doesn't go just head to head anymore.  It will be a fun ending either way.  I kinda like the play in games, makes the last week much more interesting.

[Russlenat]

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:

The same situation will be with the Mavs because the Lakers lost to them twice during this season. So it looks like the Lakers will end this season on rank 7 because it is unlikely that the Mavs and the Blazers will lose two of their remaining games.

3 way ties are drawn out a different way.  Not saying one way or another I haven't ran it but it doesn't go just head to head anymore.  It will be a fun ending either way.  I kinda like the play in games, makes the last week much more interesting.

It's more interesting, and what rules will be used to determine which team will get the top 6 and 7? This is possible though as all these teams have 2 games left, so let's find out what's gonna happen, IMO, it's likely that the Blazers and Lakers will have a tie on the standing since Dallas have an easier opponent.

[TravelMug]

Portland is 2.70 at the moment, what do you think of this odds?

Go for it.

Blazers are currently on the 10th winning streak and they just came from a road win against the healthy Number 1 Utah Jazz. Phoenix Suns on the other hand weren't able to handle the shorthanded Golden State Warriors on their last game and take note that Steph Curry didn't even explode on his usual on that game.

The momentum is there. The hot streak is there. Worth putting up a bet. The decision is yours.

Yeah, go for it mate,

I already lock in my bet on Portland, +4.5 @1.98 and then ML @2.65. They are on the hot streak right now and should win the last two for a better position although they have the tie-break against the Lakers. But they should think about it, and not rely on it.

[Dave1]

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.

If I'm not mistaken, quotient system hasn't been used in NBA.

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.

It will be really a goo match up tonight, it looks like the Blazers has found their second win and on a winning streak. They will go for two definitely, They are a slight underdog against the Suns, which makes them very dangerous.

[OgNasty]

With the Blazers loss tonight, the Lakers are now able to potentially skip the play-in tournament. Their next two games are against teams they should be able to beat, and the Blazers are playing Denver next. Granted Denver might take the night off to rest for the playoffs, but the stage is set for the Blazers to lose their next game while the Lakers win their last 2. That would put them in the 6th spot and keep them out of the play-in.

[Reid]

Glen Taylor has finally agreed to sell the Timberwolves, the deal will be signed in the coming days i guess. Afair, Taylor purchased the team for less than $100m back in the 90s and now sells it for $1.5 billion....not a bad turnaround.

Damn, I didn't realize it was that long already.
What changes could happen with Twolves now with their new owners? I hope it will be a competitive change. Kevin Garnett times. 

Suns won against the Trail Blazers. It's was a tight game but Booker was so composed with his free throw shots to give the Suns the lead.
Because of that, the Lakers still have a chance to make it to the 6th seed as long as they keep on winning their games or they could end up with a tiebreaker.

[Kasabus]

Glen Taylor has finally agreed to sell the Timberwolves, the deal will be signed in the coming days i guess. Afair, Taylor purchased the team for less than $100m back in the 90s and now sells it for $1.5 billion....not a bad turnaround.

Damn, I didn't realize it was that long already.
What changes could happen with Twolves now with their new owners? I hope it will be a competitive change. Kevin Garnett times. 

I'd love to know as well who are the new owners, if Kevin Garnett is one of the owners, then I would be happy to know.
hopefully, the Wolves will improve by next season, under a new probably, we are hoping for an imporvement.

Suns won against the Trail Blazers. It's was a tight game but Booker was so composed with his free throw shots to give the Suns the lead.
Because of that, the Lakers still have a chance to make it to the 6th seed as long as they keep on winning their games or they could end up with a tiebreaker.

That was a close game, mistakes from Covington cause them one loss.

Portland now dropped to number 6... if they loss the nxt game gainst the Nuggets, they will be in the play-in tournament.

[Yaunfitda]

Glen Taylor has finally agreed to sell the Timberwolves, the deal will be signed in the coming days i guess. Afair, Taylor purchased the team for less than $100m back in the 90s and now sells it for $1.5 billion....not a bad turnaround.

Damn, I didn't realize it was that long already.
What changes could happen with Twolves now with their new owners? I hope it will be a competitive change. Kevin Garnett times.  

I'd love to know as well who are the new owners, if Kevin Garnett is one of the owners, then I would be happy to know.
hopefully, the Wolves will improve by next season, under a new probably, we are hoping for an imporvement.

Suns won against the Trail Blazers. It's was a tight game but Booker was so composed with his free throw shots to give the Suns the lead.
Because of that, the Lakers still have a chance to make it to the 6th seed as long as they keep on winning their games or they could end up with a tiebreaker.

That was a close game, mistakes from Covington cause them one loss.

Portland now dropped to number 6... if they loss the nxt game gainst the Nuggets, they will be in the play-in tournament.

I haven't seen the game, what mistakes did Covington committed? Did you foul Booker in the closing seconds?

If that is the case, it's a tough lost for them, they are also on a hot streak and it seems that the game is already on their hand and one costly mistakes will have a mental effect on them. So now they need to win in their last game against a tough team.

[Botnake]

I haven't seen the game, what mistakes did Covington committed? Did you foul Booker in the closing seconds?

Here's the specific video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bGiLFL3UGA

The score was 117-116.. Portland lead by 1 point, if he make that two free throw, the only chance of the suns is an OT, but he missed that two free throw.

[Jating]

I haven't seen the game, what mistakes did Covington committed? Did you foul Booker in the closing seconds?

Here's the specific video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bGiLFL3UGA

The score was 117-116.. Portland lead by 1 point, if he make that two free throw, the only chance of the suns is an OT, but he missed that two free throw.

Yes, that is a crucial missed shot, he is at least 80% in FT, so that is very un-natural for him, maybe the pressure is really on his shoulder. I'm sure it will haunt him.

So now the next game is very important for Portland to win. If they losses then obviously they will be in the "play-in tournament", not good.

[Kelvinid]

I haven't seen the game, what mistakes did Covington committed? Did you foul Booker in the closing seconds?

Here's the specific video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bGiLFL3UGA

The score was 117-116.. Portland lead by 1 point, if he make that two free throw, the only chance of the suns is an OT, but he missed that two free throw.

That was a bad missed, if he only made at least 1 of that FT, they could have at least brought the game into OT. I can't believe he missed that very important FT, that win could have at least make them stay at the top 6 spot, now they are at risk of getting into play-in tournament.

[Vaculin]

I haven't seen the game, what mistakes did Covington committed? Did you foul Booker in the closing seconds?

Here's the specific video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bGiLFL3UGA

The score was 117-116.. Portland lead by 1 point, if he make that two free throw, the only chance of the suns is an OT, but he missed that two free throw.

Yes, that is a crucial missed shot, he is at least 80% in FT, so that is very un-natural for him, maybe the pressure is really on his shoulder. I'm sure it will haunt him.

So now the next game is very important for Portland to win. If they losses then obviously they will be in the "play-in tournament", not good.

They need at least 1 win to be in the playoffs, so they need to forget this loss, focus on the next game and win it. Blazers will travel back home, they have 2 days of rest before the last game of the season, and I think they have a good chance of winning here as they are playing at home.

[danherbias07]

They need at least 1 win to be in the playoffs, so they need to forget this loss, focus on the next game and win it. Blazers will travel back home, they have 2 days of rest before the last game of the season, and I think they have a good chance of winning here as they are playing at home.

"Forgive him" for his teammates and forget for Covington. 
They are already lucky Saric keeps on missing his freethrows and that gave them a chance to win the game.
The inbound play was not that good, they are too compressed near the inbounder. They should've put a bigger man to pass the ball and spread the players on both sides of the court. Let Melo, Dame, and McCollum try to receive it. Higher risk but a higher chance to win the game.
What done is done, get over it and win the next game. Oh sh*t, it's the Nuggets.