2025 NBA Season

[gagux123]

They have. Those surprising beating that they've made are enough to remove our doubts with them. They've proved themselves enough and that's why I don't have my doubts with them anymore beating two good teams and I think they'll be giving any of those teams a hard time to win against them. A surprising sweep that they've made against Nuggest with the MVP on that team. Well, this is really surprising but they've just shown everyone what they can do and what we can expect with them. Whilst the other teams, Brooklyn and Bucks, they're now tied with a standing of 2-2.

The Suns performed well in regular season, with an approximate 70% victory.
Phoenix hasn't had that performance for years, and as the squad is strong, I think the Suns have a good chance of winning the WCF.
If the Clippers vs Jazz will play 7 games, the Suns will benefit greatly, as their team will be rested and their future opponent will be "a little exhausted" as they had to play 7 games.

For the East, I think Bucks or Nets are more prepared for the finals. Although 76ers or Hawks are excellent opponents.
But I believe the Nets can be the ECF champions, but for that happen Harden or Irving need to come back to help Durant and others players!

[SquallLeonhart]

CP3 is a different type of player, he is seriously at Lebron level at this moment and people do not realize it. Lebron is known as a player who carried a team of nobodies into finals for years at cavs and he was seen as a player who if you get him you could have a huge team that can fight for a title, Lakers got him and after the injury ridden first season he won a ring and this year they went up and got injured once again.

This is why CP3 is similar, wherever he went he played such a great way that he allowed the teams he was on making to playoffs and after that usually he end up not doing that well and lost in the playoffs after CP3 got injured, that is his only downside and so far this season he wasn't injured at all and that is the great thing about him this season. If it is Utah vs Suns that will be a western conference final nobody saw coming before the season started.

[acquafredda]

Philadelphia should be able to win the next game which will probably be a tough one, maybe to be decided at the last minute. The gap in the final score will probably be less than seven points.
The feeling is that the Sixers defense has risen in level and has now understood where to intervene to dirty the Hawks' shooting percentages, which offensively limit the damage with the usual Trae Young. The point guard is winning the comparison with Simmons, but it is also true that the Australian is growing game after game.

[gagux123]

CP3 is a different type of player, he is seriously at Lebron level at this moment and people do not realize it. Lebron is known as a player who carried a team of nobodies into finals for years at cavs and he was seen as a player who if you get him you could have a huge team that can fight for a title, Lakers got him and after the injury ridden first season he won a ring and this year they went up and got injured once again.

This is why CP3 is similar, wherever he went he played such a great way that he allowed the teams he was on making to playoffs and after that usually he end up not doing that well and lost in the playoffs after CP3 got injured, that is his only downside and so far this season he wasn't injured at all and that is the great thing about him this season. If it is Utah vs Suns that will be a western conference final nobody saw coming before the season started.

Yes, I also agree, CP3 is another type of player, he is very technical and experienced.
Currently he is not an All Star player, he is not explosive or fast like Wall, Westbrook or Ja Morant, but he is an experienced and quality player. Teaming CP3 with Booker and Ayton is a perfect combination, another point we can remember... CP3 will do anything to get his NBA champion ring before retiring.

[goinmerry]

I think the call was just fair, Jokic was supposed to be a cool guy but he was really frustrated in that last sequence before he hit payne in the arms to foul.
There was an intention to hurt, I must say, so it was ruled as flagrant 2 which means ejected.

Disagree here. There's no malicious intent on that play and Flagrant 2 is too much. And even a cool guy can lose his cool as there's a thing that triggers it. Even some NBA stars disagree with the call.

If you were able to watch the game, there are lots of supposed calls that not called and maybe that's the reason why Jokic is frustrated. He's muscling everyone on the paint as much as he can but mostly didn't able to draw a foul even there's an obvious foul. They are aggressively making a rally so that ejection is a big surprise.

[mirakal]

CP3 is a different type of player, he is seriously at Lebron level at this moment and people do not realize it. Lebron is known as a player who carried a team of nobodies into finals for years at cavs and he was seen as a player who if you get him you could have a huge team that can fight for a title, Lakers got him and after the injury ridden first season he won a ring and this year they went up and got injured once again.

This is why CP3 is similar, wherever he went he played such a great way that he allowed the teams he was on making to playoffs and after that usually he end up not doing that well and lost in the playoffs after CP3 got injured, that is his only downside and so far this season he wasn't injured at all and that is the great thing about him this season. If it is Utah vs Suns that will be a western conference final nobody saw coming before the season started.

Yes, I also agree, CP3 is another type of player, he is very technical and experienced.
Currently he is not an All Star player, he is not explosive or fast like Wall, Westbrook or Ja Morant, but he is an experienced and quality player. Teaming CP3 with Booker and Ayton is a perfect combination, another point we can remember... CP3 will do anything to get his NBA champion ring before retiring.

And actually, this is his best chance because he is playing with the young players and he is well respected in this team. Booker is no doubt is their best player but you can see the respect to CP3, if he will handle the ball, they just follow the play because Paul will not disappoint them.

Also, Booker is the type of player who wants to win a championship, his team sucks in the previous seasons but he never left the Suns to team up with another superstar, he just waited until someone comes and it did happen.

[harizen]

Yes, I also agree, CP3 is another type of player, he is very technical and experienced.
Currently he is not an All Star player, he is not explosive or fast like Wall, Westbrook or Ja Morant, but he is an experienced and quality player. Teaming CP3 with Booker and Ayton is a perfect combination, another point we can remember... CP3 will do anything to get his NBA champion ring before retiring.

John Wall, Westbrook, and Morant are not even on the same level as Chris Paul in terms of basketball IQ.

Phoenix Suns is already a good team but they don't have a legitimate point guard. With Chris Paul on board, he successfully managed to extract what's more to his teammates. There's not much revamp in the Phoenix Suns roster this season. It's just that, there's a guy out there that boosts Phoenix Sun's overall capability and that's Chris Paul.

Although I'm not rooting for the Phoenix Suns to win this year's Larry O'Brien Championship, I want him to have a ring before he retires. A ring that is a product of his effort.

[LogitechMouse]

Refs owned the broom so they decided to sweep it.   Eject Jokic with flagrant 2? Wow! It's like killing the Nuggets team. I stopped watching after that. Kind of like a scripted scenery.

Flagrant 2 was a bit harsh and it was 1 at worse but to imply the game was rigged by the refs was uncalled for. Nuggets were already down at that point and Jokic was too careless. What was he thinking swinging down his arm like that?

It is a closeout game and they let Jokic get ejected just because of that play. I know that the foul is a little bit reckless but giving him a Flagrant 2 for a close out game?? The refs are very soft right now making this league very soft. Small bumps leading to fouls and even ejections. It must be a Flagrant 1 only but.. it is what it is. Its over already.

Will the Suns have a chance of beating the Clippers or Jazz?

Yes unelss CP3 gets injured.

Lets take note that CP3 suffered a shoulder injury in the First Round against the Lakers. So far the Suns are in a 7 win streak and this is CP3 healthy. If the Point God suffered this injury again against the winner of Jazz/Clippers then they will be in a huge trouble.

With the performance of Suns in the 2nd round, I'm thinking too that they have a chance of beating the Jazz not unless CP3 will be re-injured which is I hope not.

[goinmerry]

It is a closeout game and they let Jokic get ejected just because of that play. I know that the foul is a little bit reckless but giving him a Flagrant 2 for a close out game?? The refs are very soft right now making this league very soft. Small bumps leading to fouls and even ejections. It must be a Flagrant 1 only but.. it is what it is. Its over already.

Agree. They have a chance to win the game and extend the series although I still see the Suns will win in the series.

But at least, a supposed good exit to Jokic as an MVP and not thru ejection which is rare to happen in his career. He wasn't able to play until the end so I feel he is frustrated with what happened.

Referees spoil the game. Even there's no question that Suns still will win on that game even Jokic wasn't ejected, at least we see him until the end.

[TravelMug]

Sixers leading the Hawks at halftime, although they've cut the lead 13, it ballooned to 18, thanks to their good shooting in the last 5 minutes. Trae Young only scored 8 points in the first 2 quarters as Simmons is playing good defense on him. Seth Curry is also waxing hot in 3. They don't have answers to Joel Embiid except doubling him up if he touches the ball. But his fade away is clicking. Let's see if Hawks can turn things around in 3rd.

[gagux123]

And actually, this is his best chance because he is playing with the young players and he is well respected in this team. Booker is no doubt is their best player but you can see the respect to CP3, if he will handle the ball, they just follow the play because Paul will not disappoint them.

Also, Booker is the type of player who wants to win a championship, his team sucks in the previous seasons but he never left the Suns to team up with another superstar, he just waited until someone comes and it did happen.

Yes, sure! I think this combination with CP3, Ayton and Booker was perfect.
They managed to unite, CP3 experience, youthful and energy of others players

John Wall, Westbrook, and Morant are not even on the same level as Chris Paul in terms of basketball IQ.

Phoenix Suns is already a good team but they don't have a legitimate point guard. With Chris Paul on board, he successfully managed to extract what's more to his teammates. There's not much revamp in the Phoenix Suns roster this season. It's just that, there's a guy out there that boosts Phoenix Sun's overall capability and that's Chris Paul.

Although I'm not rooting for the Phoenix Suns to win this year's Larry O'Brien Championship, I want him to have a ring before he retires. A ring that is a product of his effort.

CP3 has a high IQ in basketball, he is technical and experienced.
I would like the Suns can get this season.

Phoenix Suns is already a good team but they don't have a legitimate point guard.

Sorry, but I didn't understand you, why do you think CP3 is not a legitimate PG?
In my opinion he is a legitimate point guard and he played practically his entire life as PG

[danherbias07]

Phoenix Suns is already a good team but they don't have a legitimate point guard.

Sorry, but I didn't understand you, why do you think CP3 is not a legitimate PG?
In my opinion he is a legitimate point guard and he played practically his entire life as PG

You won't understand it because you cut the paragraph. Here, I'll help you out and will put it in "bold".

Phoenix Suns is already a good team but they don't have a legitimate point guard. With Chris Paul on board, he successfully managed to extract what's more to his teammates. There's not much revamp in the Phoenix Suns roster this season. It's just that, there's a guy out there that boosts Phoenix Sun's overall capability and that's Chris Paul.

CP3 made a big difference just like what he did with OKC. They became a shitty team trading a lot of star players that time including Westbrook.
When CP3 arrived they still managed to play in the playoffs even if he just came in. He can lead, he can score and I think he is the best pointguard out there.
Playmaking it's CP3, shooting guard it's Steph for me.

Hawks win, Embiid might be feeling his injury now. It won't be long and they are going to sit him down for longer minutes.

[yazher]

Sixers leading the Hawks at halftime, although they've cut the lead 13, it ballooned to 18, thanks to their good shooting in the last 5 minutes. Trae Young only scored 8 points in the first 2 quarters as Simmons is playing good defense on him. Seth Curry is also waxing hot in 3. They don't have answers to Joel Embiid except doubling him up if he touches the ball. But his fade away is clicking. Let's see if Hawks can turn things around in 3rd.

They managed to tie the series today with a close score. they are now tied at 2-2. Game 5 will be in Philadelphia I wonder who will gonna win that games since they both can win at each other's home court.

[OgNasty]

Make sure you check to see the Kawhi highlight from tonight’s game. He threw down a monster dunk that will likely be in his all time dunk reel. Nice to see the Clippers making the series interesting with a win. Looking like the Suns may get to match up with another team from Los Angeles on their way to the Finals.

[rhomelmabini]

Make sure you check to see the Kawhi highlight from tonight’s game. He threw down a monster dunk that will likely be in his all time dunk reel. Nice to see the Clippers making the series interesting with a win. Looking like the Suns may get to match up with another team from Los Angeles on their way to the Finals.

That's what I've been thinking and hope they can catch up when the Suns just sweep the Nuggets. Not that but have you seen that Jerry West passing onto the NBA logo? (LOL). What a nice looking posterizer again from "The Klaw".

I hope Kawhi will be just fine when he hit his left knee to Ingles, haven't seen yet the conference about his condition but I'm hoping he'll be fine.

[akirasendo17]

Refs owned the broom so they decided to sweep it.   Eject Jokic with flagrant 2? Wow! It's like killing the Nuggets team. I stopped watching after that. Kind of like a scripted scenery.

Flagrant 2 was a bit harsh and it was 1 at worse but to imply the game was rigged by the refs was uncalled for. Nuggets were already down at that point and Jokic was too careless. What was he thinking swinging down his arm like that?

It is a closeout game and they let Jokic get ejected just because of that play. I know that the foul is a little bit reckless but giving him a Flagrant 2 for a close out game?? The refs are very soft right now making this league very soft. Small bumps leading to fouls and even ejections. It must be a Flagrant 1 only but.. it is what it is. Its over already.

Will the Suns have a chance of beating the Clippers or Jazz?

Yes unelss CP3 gets injured.

Lets take note that CP3 suffered a shoulder injury in the First Round against the Lakers. So far the Suns are in a 7 win streak and this is CP3 healthy. If the Point God suffered this injury again against the winner of Jazz/Clippers then they will be in a huge trouble.

With the performance of Suns in the 2nd round, I'm thinking too that they have a chance of beating the Jazz not unless CP3 will be re-injured which is I hope not.

What I don't like with the clippers style of play is too physical that after they did something they will act like they never did something wrong, like what they did to Donovan the last contact is paul George which is a bit for me intentional, those things limit Mitchell movement and I'm 100% sure that he is injured and just trying to play, hurting player just to take advantage should not be tolerated, if not other players will pretend its just a simple foul.

[arwin100]

Refs owned the broom so they decided to sweep it.   Eject Jokic with flagrant 2? Wow! It's like killing the Nuggets team. I stopped watching after that. Kind of like a scripted scenery.

Flagrant 2 was a bit harsh and it was 1 at worse but to imply the game was rigged by the refs was uncalled for. Nuggets were already down at that point and Jokic was too careless. What was he thinking swinging down his arm like that?

It is a closeout game and they let Jokic get ejected just because of that play. I know that the foul is a little bit reckless but giving him a Flagrant 2 for a close out game?? The refs are very soft right now making this league very soft. Small bumps leading to fouls and even ejections. It must be a Flagrant 1 only but.. it is what it is. Its over already.

Will the Suns have a chance of beating the Clippers or Jazz?

Yes unelss CP3 gets injured.

Lets take note that CP3 suffered a shoulder injury in the First Round against the Lakers. So far the Suns are in a 7 win streak and this is CP3 healthy. If the Point God suffered this injury again against the winner of Jazz/Clippers then they will be in a huge trouble.

With the performance of Suns in the 2nd round, I'm thinking too that they have a chance of beating the Jazz not unless CP3 will be re-injured which is I hope not.

What I don't like with the clippers style of play is too physical that after they did something they will act like they never did something wrong, like what they did to Donovan the last contact is paul George which is a bit for me intentional, those things limit Mitchell movement and I'm 100% sure that he is injured and just trying to play, hurting player just to take advantage should not be tolerated, if not other players will pretend its just a simple foul.

Its normal in basketball since if your soft you will be the hard target of physical players and you cannot last long in the league. Maybe the best thing Jazz to do is to do a good adjustment regarding on physicalities, they need to muscle up to get a good advantage to Clippers.

Now the pressure is in the side of Jazz and I'm seeing an intense game 5 on this series.

[LogitechMouse]

Make sure you check to see the Kawhi highlight from tonight’s game. He threw down a monster dunk that will likely be in his all time dunk reel. Nice to see the Clippers making the series interesting with a win. Looking like the Suns may get to match up with another team from Los Angeles on their way to the Finals.

The Clippers went to a huge lead early on the first and didn't look back as they won and tied the series 2-2.
The highlight of this game is that monster dunk of Kawhi to Favors and even other Jazz teammates really shocked when they saw it.

I just saw a picture from social media a while ago saying that Kawhi didn't loss a series when his team is down 0-2. I predicted Jazz to win in this series but with what is happening, looks like the Clippers are giving them a good fight . Now its too early to say that the Clippers will fight the Suns in WCF but it looks like the momentum is also shifted already.

Its just good to see Kawhi and PG13 combo and when they are both having a good night, they are just simply unstoppable. With regards to PG, that is the kind of PG we need to see. Kawhi needs a 2nd scorer and PG filled it in his last 2 games. PG's performance in their last 2 road games against the Jazz isn't that good though and I hope that he will adjust and will continue his performance in his last 2 home games.

[danherbias07]

Now its too early to say that the Clippers will fight the Suns in WCF but it looks like the momentum is also shifted already.

Yeah, it's too early. Jazz had a good run in the 3rd quarter and cut it to 14 point lead from 26. They are still fighting back and Clippers cannot stay confident whenever the score is going far away.
Jazz start was just really bad. Shooting stats is low and even Clarkson and Mitchell cannot find their rhythm in the first half.
Defense of the Clippers was highlighted during that moment. Batum already had 3 steals in the first quarter which proves they are now playing with a goal unlike the first 2 games of the series.

[gagux123]

Only Suns get it to the conference finals early. The others teams are having tough and competitive games.
I'm anxious to today's game against Bucks vs Nets, I think it will be a competitive and will be a good game

You won't understand it because you cut the paragraph. Here, I'll help you out and will put it in "bold".

I apologize, because I got confused and misquoted. But it's already been fixed, thank you!