2025 NBA Season

[dwyane36]

I just like the Jazz vs Clippers.

I thought Clippers would win game 1 but the Jazz knows how to make a big run and win the game.
They were undermanned as they don't have Conley who is for me the best contributor in the series against the Memphis.
But no Conly, no problem for them.

Let's go CLippers, lol.. I'll bet on the Clippers in game 2.

It was a close game, and I wouldn't say that the Jazz hadn't problems without Conley, especially in the first half of this match. However, there are interesting statistics that the Jazz won 8 out of 10 games without Conley in the regular season.

[Yogee]

Let's move on to the Clippers vs Jazz game.

So much has been said already but can't blame them as that was a thrilling game. It's turning out to be another seven game thriller.

What about the Suns vs Denver game 2. We know game 1 was not exciting, do you think game 2 is gonna be an exciting game, like a close game where we don't know who will win? I think the Nuggets handicap is too high, I believe they will bounce back, who's with me?

The Suns could carry the momentum but they'll find it harder to win this time. We also do not know how long Paul's shoulder would last. It may been "fix" quickly in game 1 but it could be worse in game 2.

[Botnake]

I just like the Jazz vs Clippers.

I thought Clippers would win game 1 but the Jazz knows how to make a big run and win the game.
They were undermanned as they don't have Conley who is for me the best contributor in the series against the Memphis.
But no Conly, no problem for them.

Let's go CLippers, lol.. I'll bet on the Clippers in game 2.

It was a close game, and I wouldn't say that the Jazz hadn't problems without Conley, especially in the first half of this match. However, there are interesting statistics that the Jazz won 8 out of 10 games without Conley in the regular season.

Clippers should be more physical with Mitchelle, he has 16/30 shooting that's 53% shooting which is a very good percentage, also, they allow him to shoot 16 attempts, which means the defense is not so focused on him.  Next time when it's really necessary, Leonard will certainly take care of him all throughout the game like what he did with Luka.

[dwminer1]

Congratulations to NIKOLA JOKIC for winning THE 2021 NBA MVP AWARD.

It was a close match between Embiid but he actually deserves it as well. We haven't seen an NBA Center winning MVP since Shaq in 2000, I'm glad that he made it this year.

I believe that any other choice would be unfair. The Joker has played brilliantly all season and now he is pulling Denver in the playoffs as well, despite many injuries to his teammates. Jokic was named the MVP as the lowest drafted player in the league's long history. In 2014, he was selected by the Nuggets with number 41. Out of 101 voters, Jokić received 91 nominations. Second was Steph Curry (5), then Chris Paul (2), Joel Embiid, Derrick Rose and Giannis Antetokounmpo, one each. Who the hell voted for D-Rose?!

[Fredomago]

The play was not properly executed, the defense of Jazz was there so it's a failed comeback by the Clippers.

Don't worry it's just one game, this is going to be a long series for sure.
Clippers will adjust and might take game 2, just saying.

Yes, that last play. But what hurts the most is they still have 1 timeout available. Morris could not think clearly that moment because of the tall man all over his face.  
It should've been Kawhi who called for the timeout before passing it to Morris. They could've drawn a better option to make the three like Kennard who was hot with 4/6. It's just Game 1, and they gave the whole Utah fans some scary moments there. I hope we see those kind of games again to entertain us more.
I don't even have a bet for either team but I screamed my lungs out for Jordan Clarkson.  

I noticed the same, they can call a timeout and create a good play instead of forcing that last attempt from Morris, It's wise to regroup and find the right option to take sot for tying this game,

Though it's all done and we all got entertained from the outcome, still a long way for Jazz since Clippers shake them and almost snatch this one from them,.

Home-court fans surely scream a loud seeing how their favorite players bring out the best and made them enjoy..

[tygeade]

Jazz do play like a well oiled machine. I mean they are doing very well, and that is why I believe they will have a good chance of winning the league this year, only opponent for them in my mind is Nets. However last time I said "there is no way they can lose" to a team it was Lakers, I believed they would beat Suns very easily and look where we are, which means I am not that great at assessing team talent, which is why I think there is a good amount of chance that we may not see Jazz in finals if I am wrong again.

However Clippers is not that great this year neither, they barely won against Dallas and Jazz is first seed so it wouldn't really be a shock if they ended up losing neither, it is going to be a very entertaining series to say the least. If jazz keeps playing this team ball, they are really better than anyone else, not because their team is better on paper, but because they play with full chemistry.

[Questat]

Jazz do play like a well oiled machine. I mean they are doing very well, and that is why I believe they will have a good chance of winning the league this year, only opponent for them in my mind is Nets. However last time I said "there is no way they can lose" to a team it was Lakers, I believed they would beat Suns very easily and look where we are, which means I am not that great at assessing team talent, which is why I think there is a good amount of chance that we may not see Jazz in finals if I am wrong again.

However Clippers is not that great this year neither, they barely won against Dallas and Jazz is first seed so it wouldn't really be a shock if they ended up losing neither, it is going to be a very entertaining series to say the least. If jazz keeps playing this team ball, they are really better than anyone else, not because their team is better on paper, but because they play with full chemistry.

Clippers are also playing the same, they have good chemistry and they have a reliable leader. Jazz only won by 3 points, so it's not really a dominant performance by the Jazz, remember that this is a best of 7 series, and only 1 game was concluded, so expect a tougher battle gong forward as Clippers will certainly makes an adjustment to win.

[wheelz1200]

Congratulations to NIKOLA JOKIC for winning THE 2021 NBA MVP AWARD.

It was a close match between Embiid but he actually deserves it as well. We haven't seen an NBA Center winning MVP since Shaq in 2000, I'm glad that he made it this year.

I believe that any other choice would be unfair. The Joker has played brilliantly all season and now he is pulling Denver in the playoffs as well, despite many injuries to his teammates. Jokic was named the MVP as the lowest drafted player in the league's long history. In 2014, he was selected by the Nuggets with number 41. Out of 101 voters, Jokić received 91 nominations. Second was Steph Curry (5), then Chris Paul (2), Joel Embiid, Derrick Rose and Giannis Antetokounmpo, one each. Who the hell voted for D-Rose?!

Agreed, especially after Jamal Murray went down Jokic stepped up le an MVP would.  Dude has a very silky slow game that no one can seem to stop its actually amazing to watch.  The game just seems so slow for him, where other players have to be so twitchy to shake players.

[Jating]

Jazz do play like a well oiled machine. I mean they are doing very well, and that is why I believe they will have a good chance of winning the league this year, only opponent for them in my mind is Nets. However last time I said "there is no way they can lose" to a team it was Lakers, I believed they would beat Suns very easily and look where we are, which means I am not that great at assessing team talent, which is why I think there is a good amount of chance that we may not see Jazz in finals if I am wrong again.

However Clippers is not that great this year neither, they barely won against Dallas and Jazz is first seed so it wouldn't really be a shock if they ended up losing neither, it is going to be a very entertaining series to say the least. If jazz keeps playing this team ball, they are really better than anyone else, not because their team is better on paper, but because they play with full chemistry.

Clippers are also playing the same, they have good chemistry and they have a reliable leader. Jazz only won by 3 points, so it's not really a dominant performance by the Jazz, remember that this is a best of 7 series, and only 1 game was concluded, so expect a tougher battle gong forward as Clippers will certainly makes an adjustment to win.

The game was played with spurts, Clippers took the early lead, then Jazz, regain the upper hand because of their good 3 point shot. And then it was a chess battle, Jazz even Mitchell's 45 can blow by the Clippers. Just the breaks of the game.

So this game is not yet over, Clippers have been want Jazz is capable and can adjust. Yes, this will be very entertaining series. Maybe we will see Kawhi again exploding and have 40 point game as well. Too early to conclude that Utah has the upper hand in this series.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

The play was not properly executed, the defense of Jazz was there so it's a failed comeback by the Clippers.

Don't worry it's just one game, this is going to be a long series for sure.
Clippers will adjust and might take game 2, just saying.

Yes, that last play. But what hurts the most is they still have 1 timeout available. Morris could not think clearly that moment because of the tall man all over his face.  
It should've been Kawhi who called for the timeout before passing it to Morris. They could've drawn a better option to make the three like Kennard who was hot with 4/6. It's just Game 1, and they gave the whole Utah fans some scary moments there. I hope we see those kind of games again to entertain us more.
I don't even have a bet for either team but I screamed my lungs out for Jordan Clarkson.  

I noticed the same, they can call a timeout and create a good play instead of forcing that last attempt from Morris, It's wise to regroup and find the right option to take sot for tying this game,

Though it's all done and we all got entertained from the outcome, still a long way for Jazz since Clippers shake them and almost snatch this one from them,.

Home-court fans surely scream a loud seeing how their favorite players bring out the best and made them enjoy..

Maybe they didn't call a time out because they don't want the Jazz to set up their defense. They have the momentum after playing good defense and getting the rebound. But we all know the Jazz is a defensive team and look at who has to rotate to block the shot, Rudy Gobert.

I think it should be either Paul George or Kawhi Leonard to take the last shot for Clippers, simply as that. Maybe Kawhi has still the memories of the airball, that's why he opted to pass to Morris Sr.

[akirasendo17]

Congratulations to NIKOLA JOKIC for winning THE 2021 NBA MVP AWARD.

It was a close match between Embiid but he actually deserves it as well. We haven't seen an NBA Center winning MVP since Shaq in 2000, I'm glad that he made it this year.

I believe that any other choice would be unfair. The Joker has played brilliantly all season and now he is pulling Denver in the playoffs as well, despite many injuries to his teammates. Jokic was named the MVP as the lowest drafted player in the league's long history. In 2014, he was selected by the Nuggets with number 41. Out of 101 voters, Jokić received 91 nominations. Second was Steph Curry (5), then Chris Paul (2), Joel Embiid, Derrick Rose and Giannis Antetokounmpo, one each. Who the hell voted for D-Rose?!

Agreed, especially after Jamal Murray went down Jokic stepped up le an MVP would.  Dude has a very silky slow game that no one can seem to stop its actually amazing to watch.  The game just seems so slow for him, where other players have to be so twitchy to shake players.

Well deserved award, they could reach the finals, if Murray is playing, this guy takes the load and lead the team even with one of their star player is down, if only he's teammates can put the numbers they have last year it could have been different, but still with 2-0 they can still get it back at home, its not over yet, congrats joker.

[danherbias07]

Another blowout game by the Suns defeating the Nuggets. They can't even do a thing when the lead was up by 15.
They just gave it up and let the bench players finish the time left in the 4th quarter. Somehow, I felt like it was not even close to a playoffs game.
Nuggets can't make stops, threes are not falling at the hole of the rim. Rivers trying so hard and just keep on throwing the ball.
MPJ also not in his usual self because of his back sprain. Will Barton came back but with restricted minutes.

Hoping they have an ace in their sleeve in Game 3 because I don't see them having a chance to win even with a MVP in their roster.

[dwminer1]

Another blowout game by the Suns defeating the Nuggets. They can't even do a thing when the lead was up by 15.
They just gave it up and let the bench players finish the time left in the 4th quarter. Somehow, I felt like it was not even close to a playoffs game.
Nuggets can't make stops, threes are not falling at the hole of the rim. Rivers trying so hard and just keep on throwing the ball.
MPJ also not in his usual self because of his back sprain. Will Barton came back but with restricted minutes.

Hoping they have an ace in their sleeve in Game 3 because I don't see them having a chance to win even with a MVP in their roster.

It's true, I was counting on a tougher competition, while at the beginning of the third quarter the game was practically over. Unfortunately, the lonely Nikola Jokic is not enough for a well-organized Suns team. Now two games in Denver and I hope the Nuggets will provide more excitement.

[LogitechMouse]

Another blowout game by the Suns defeating the Nuggets. They can't even do a thing when the lead was up by 15.
They just gave it up and let the bench players finish the time left in the 4th quarter. Somehow, I felt like it was not even close to a playoffs game.
Nuggets can't make stops, threes are not falling at the hole of the rim. Rivers trying so hard and just keep on throwing the ball.
MPJ also not in his usual self because of his back sprain. Will Barton came back but with restricted minutes.

Hoping they have an ace in their sleeve in Game 3 because I don't see them having a chance to win even with a MVP in their roster.

The Suns are just too much for the Nuggets to handle in this series.
They can't stop the "Point God" CP3. 17 points and 15 assists without any turnovers. What else do you need for a point guard .

If only Murray is healthy and he can play then the Nuggets have a chance to win into this series but as of this moment, the Suns have the momentum and they have a huge chance of winning this series. The problem with the Nuggets is that if they are trailing double digits, they can't do anything to stop the momentum that is why the lead of Suns just keeps rising and rising until they can't come near to it.

Same with Game 1, the Suns pushed the lead to double digits in the second half. One thing more is that they don't have anything to stop Booker. Nuggets will adjust in their home for sure so lets wait for it .

[dwyane36]

One thing more is that they don't have anything to stop Booker. Nuggets will adjust in their home for sure so lets wait for it .

Booker scored only 18 points, and he hasn't looked so active in this match as usual. So the Nuggets also need to find a way to stop Paul and Ayton in upcoming matches. Anyway, I guess that the Nuggets will be able to win only one or two games in this series.

[Oasisman]

One thing more is that they don't have anything to stop Booker. Nuggets will adjust in their home for sure so lets wait for it .

Booker scored only 18 points, and he hasn't looked so active in this match as usual. So the Nuggets also need to find a way to stop Paul and Ayton in upcoming matches. Anyway, I guess that the Nuggets will be able to win only one or two games in this series.

Exactly!
The Suns are a complete beast with CP3 on the floor. He makes everyone involved offensively, thus resulting for high percentage fg.
I'm just wondering how the Denver Nuggets adjust in the next 2 home game as both games were a blowout on the road. Murray could've make a difference and could've put this match up tighter. This is for sure a difficult situation for the Nuggets allowing the Suns a 120ppg.

[Yogee]

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The Suns could carry the momentum but they'll find it harder to win this time.

I got it right that the Suns could carry the momentum from game 1 but I was completely wrong that they will find it harder to win. That was blowout hehe.

This series is turning out as the battle of the guards and CP3 is owning everyone that Nuggets has to offer. I'm not sure if Porter is up for the huge task but they need a better play maker to break their losing streak. It was hard to see them just shoot outside and limited drives to the paint.

[YuginKadoya]

It seems that the NETS was the favorite on the voting, and I also think that Brooklyn Nets will surely crash the bucks on their third game if we look at game 1, and game 2 definitely Nets have clearly dominated both games 115 to 107 on the 1st game and 125 to 86 on the 2nd game, clearly, Kevin Durant had done mostly the heavy lifting, and with the support of Kyrie Irving and rebounds by Blake Griffin, even though James Harden was not on the game because of his hamstring injury I think Brooklyn Nets is doing fine,

I have look at stake.com and the odds were truly odd in my opinion if you want to look at it and have a go in betting on stake.com here is the odd

[yazher]

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The Suns could carry the momentum but they'll find it harder to win this time.

I got it right that the Suns could carry the momentum from game 1 but I was completely wrong that they will find it harder to win. That was blowout hehe.

This series is turning out as the battle of the guards and CP3 is owning everyone that Nuggets has to offer. I'm not sure if Porter is up for the huge task but they need a better play maker to break their losing streak. It was hard to see them just shoot outside and limited drives to the paint.

The Nuggets without Murray when facing the Phoenix Suns with Chris Paul in the NBA playoffs is like going outside the city of New York on a winter night without any cloth. The series will surely be an advantage for the Suns. They need to have a close match to him because currently, he is one of the best point guards in the NBA and when other team has no one player to match him in terms of his skills, that's clearly a major advantage and honestly, they could even sweep the series if they managed to keep the way they played the last 2 games in their next games.

[Reid]

The Nuggets without Murray when facing the Phoenix Suns with Chris Paul in the NBA playoffs is like going outside the city of New York on a winter night without any cloth. The series will surely be an advantage for the Suns. They need to have a close match to him because currently, he is one of the best point guards in the NBA and when other team has no one player to match him in terms of his skills, that's clearly a major advantage and honestly, they could even sweep the series if they managed to keep the way they played the last 2 games in their next games.

The defense was poor and the offense was worse.
I'm a Nuggets fan and I can't take it when I saw them being punished like that because of their errors and to make matters worst, those mistakes ain't small.
Bad pass, no warnings that a double team is coming, no chemistry.
If Porter Jr. is doing bad at shooting, take him out. Use another player to fill up what is needed.
But no, they forced it even if he's feeling uncomfortable at every bend he will make.
Under rim cuts are also gone, pick and roll cannot be seen. It's just "pick" but no roll.   All are stagnant or forced outside shots. They became predictable.

They will certainly lose against the Suns if no one will try to attack the paint except for Jokic.