2024 NBA Season

[el kaka22]

Everyone said everything that can be said about the game, it was an insanely good game to watch, however I would like to point out that Durant was phenomenal this series, dude really deserves credit. I dislike him a lot because of the warriors move he did years ago, that was a very cheap move and he definitely deserved our hate, they won free rings basically thanks to him, and because of him Curry doesn't even own a single FMVP which he deserved a lot.

However even though I dislike him, I have to say dude carried the team all by himself, played full games without ever getting benched, played without his superstar buddies, basically he was the reason there was even a game seven.

Sure he may have missed the last shot but dude was the reason why they even had a last shot and that is why he should not be sad about this year, let's see how they will be next year, they will get some players on offseason who will want a chip, they will get dinwiddle back, and they will have all trio healthy again, barring another injury run they have a big shot to win it next season.

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[Yogee]

The blame game has started after bowing out to the Hawks. I think Embiid and Simmons will part ways after this and coach Doc will retain his job for one more season at least. It would have been a great match up with Sixers and the Bucks but they just blew it.

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I'm impressed with the Hawks these season since out of nowhere they reach this far and they have chance to take the title.

It's like what Miami did last season...and do not forget about the Suns.

[wheelz1200]

The blame game has started after bowing out to the Hawks. I think Embiid and Simmons will part ways after this and coach Doc will retain his job for one more season at least. It would have been a great match up with Sixers and the Bucks but they just blew it.

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I'm impressed with the Hawks these season since out of nowhere they reach this far and they have chance to take the title.

It's like what Miami did last season...and do not forget about the Suns.

Can't believe the hawks still in it really.  What were their odds to win the Eastern conference before the year started?  Probably a huge payoff.  They will actually match up decent against the bucks.  Might be worth a punt laying on them to win the whole thing.

[Yogee]

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Can't believe the hawks still in it really.

I bet most of us counted them out.

What were their odds to win the Eastern conference before the year started?  Probably a huge payoff.

I also do not know the figure but it's huge for sure. They were also a huge underdog before the semi-finals started.

They will actually match up decent against the bucks.  Might be worth a punt laying on them to win the whole thing.

I don't know about this yet. Giannis has a guard or forward that's not afraid to shoot the ball unlike Embiid with Simmons.

[sana54210]

I'm impressed with the Hawks these season since out of nowhere they reach this far and they have chance to take the title.

I have to say it is really unexpected for me, I didn't see Hawks coming all the way to conference finals. I imagined it would be Nets vs Sixers conference finals at one side, Clipppers vs Lakers on the other side and then Lakers vs Nets finals in the end with whoever won. That is what I believed would happen around the start of the season, and that is what I believed at the start of the playoffs as well, I imagined Lakers sucked on regular season because Lebron and AD got injured and they were back so they would win against Suns, now Suns in conference finals and they even got a game without CP3 (albeit to a kawhiless clippers).

Let's see what is going to happen but I think this season could be the only season in my memory where I had to no idea who would win a series for whole playoffs, sure there were shocking results in some series before but not for ALL playoffs.

[Viscore]

I'm impressed with the Hawks these season since out of nowhere they reach this far and they have chance to take the title.

I have to say it is really unexpected for me, I didn't see Hawks coming all the way to conference finals. I imagined it would be Nets vs Sixers conference finals at one side, Clipppers vs Lakers on the other side and then Lakers vs Nets finals in the end with whoever won. That is what I believed would happen around the start of the season, and that is what I believed at the start of the playoffs as well, I imagined Lakers sucked on regular season because Lebron and AD got injured and they were back so they would win against Suns, now Suns in conference finals and they even got a game without CP3 (albeit to a kawhiless clippers).

Let's see what is going to happen but I think this season could be the only season in my memory where I had to no idea who would win a series for whole playoffs, sure there were shocking results in some series before but not for ALL playoffs.

Until now people are still underestimating the Hawks, they are a huge underdog in the previous round and this round. There are even some of my friends that are giving the Hawks a +2 wins in the series, meaning, Hawks just need to win 2 games in order for a bet to win. I did take it actually as I believe the Hawks would not give up in this fight easily since NBA Finals is a huge dream to achieve, and Trae young at a young age, man, that's a big achievement on his side.

according to Wikipedia, Hawks only won one championship and that was way back 1958.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Hawks

[harizen]

Majority of voters thought Nets to advance but Bucks made it.

Obviously, there are lots of "what if" there. If the Nets played at their healthy lineup, the result might be different. But of course, take note that Milwaukee Bucks would surely have their play adjusted when Nets superstars are there.

People should gives credit to what Bucks has done and not just saying they won because Nets are incomplete.

Can't believe the hawks still in it really.  What were their odds to win the Eastern conference before the year started?

I've only remembered the odds for them winning the championship. Around x100.

IIRC, prior to Game 7 against the Sixers, Hawks are @6 winning the ECF and @3 to win at Game 7.

[stadus]

Who you guys think will win the championship? Who should I put my money on?

You should not ask here since every people here has different preferences. You should bet base on what you feel and never rely on people's decision for your own money. Check bookmaker odds on sport betting website, just base your best on odds if you want to bet safe though.


But if I will choose, I will go either on Phoenix or Bucks. Don't take my pick seriously though.

Bet on our popular sportsbook here.

Check in the gambling board. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=56.0

For the championship odds, these are the ranking according to favorites.

1. Bucks
2. Suns
3. Clippers
4. Hawks x12

Is this the ranking on most sportsbook or this data just come on the most popular sportsbook? Either way, I believe the odds of Bucks and Sun's is almost equal by the time they will face in finals. Betting each game might give a good profit since the result of each game can be an alternate base on the homecourt advantage. Game 6.and Game 7 will be the real gambling IMHO.

I believe it is the ranking on most sportsbooks as otherwise, it would be easy for bettors to do arbitrage betting. This data is taken from Sportsbet where I put most of my bets this playoff. I did not post the exact odds as it could changes from time to time depending on the outcome of every game of the ongoing series match-up.

[goinmerry]

Until now people are still underestimating the Hawks, they are a huge underdog in the previous round and this round.

Not underestimating the Atlanta Hawks on the next round but Philadelphia Sixers is far from Milwaukee Bucks. I will go and pick Milwaukee Bucks on that series.

In the current betting here, Hawks is +1 but since they are explosive, as they surprised the Sixers, I will pass betting on it. I already won +1 at Bucks during the Nets series and will come again betting at the Finals if Bucks will win in Eastern Conference Finals.

PJ Tucker is already used to defending the main scorer on any team. I like to give him credits for defending the main scorers of Miami in the first round and taking Kevin Durant 1 on 1 even in isolation in the second round. He can take Trae Young head to head and limit the Hawks star offense.

[harizen]

Kawhi Leonard Still Sidelined For Game 2

As expected, the Los Angeles Clippers will still miss Kawhi Leonard on Game 2 so they should take again the necessary adjustments like what they are doing right now. The expected timeline of Kawhi's return is still unknown. It will be a big problem if Chris Paul now returns so they should do everything to win, which I know obviously that was their always goal every game.

Chris Paul symptoms-free; Suns hopeful for return soon

Although there's no date yet of the return, according to the article, Chris Paul is now symptoms-free but needs to finish his quarantine period.

With that, it might be possible for him to catch up on their current series. But Phoenix Suns is doing great without him.

As Booker said, “We wanted to do it for him,” Booker said. “We talked about that pregame. We knew we were all going to have to give it a little bit more. Ball security and my job keeping everybody involved; stuff that’s usually on Chris’ plate. We all had to make up for it as a team.”

This team really amazes me. They are now on an 8-0 streak playoffs win.

[gagux123]

If every player will be safe until the end of this season, maybe it will be the Suns who will take the throne.
Booker is in his prime and he gained a lot of confidence thanks to Chris Paul who has been a great effective veteran to teach the young Suns.
With Ayton also gaining experience he is becoming a big threat under the rim. The Clippers can't just leave him there because I'm sure he will get more offensive rebounds or others will if he can position a good box.
I think that is why Booker had a triple-double thanks to Ayton's success in boxing out.

Yes, of course, I also believe, the Suns have a chance to reach the finals and maybe be champions!
The team has chemistry, Booker and Ayton are playing very well and we also have CP3.

If the Suns win the WCF, it will be the third time the Phoenix has played in NBA Finals

[OgNasty]

No NBA today in what seems like the first time in a while. Tomorrow brings the Suns vs the Clippers for a game two matchup that will still not be featuring Chris Paul or Kawhi Leonard. Devon Booker stole the show in game 1, but Playoff P wasn’t too bad either. I’m looking for Beverly to be a pesky nightmare tomorrow and Paul George to be putting up lots of shots. I think DeAndre Ayton is the difference maker though. If he continues to dominate in the paint the Suns are hard to stop.

[Reid]

No NBA today in what seems like the first time in a while. Tomorrow brings the Suns vs the Clippers for a game two matchup that will still not be featuring Chris Paul or Kawhi Leonard. Devon Booker stole the show in game 1, but Playoff P wasn’t too bad either. I’m looking for Beverly to be a pesky nightmare tomorrow and Paul George to be putting up lots of shots. I think DeAndre Ayton is the difference maker though. If he continues to dominate in the paint the Suns are hard to stop.

We got some good rest too from an every night session of watching. 
Zubac will also be a game-changer for the Clippers. We will witness here if he can do something about the massive offensive attack of Ayton.
Clippers cannot do the same play as what they did with Jazz using Gobert as their attack point because of his slow reaction.
Ayton is faster than Gobert and help defense will always come because of the Suns' chemistry on both ends.
Small ball should be set aside now to have a chance to steal 1 game.

[btc_angela]

No NBA today in what seems like the first time in a while. Tomorrow brings the Suns vs the Clippers for a game two matchup that will still not be featuring Chris Paul or Kawhi Leonard. Devon Booker stole the show in game 1, but Playoff P wasn’t too bad either. I’m looking for Beverly to be a pesky nightmare tomorrow and Paul George to be putting up lots of shots. I think DeAndre Ayton is the difference maker though. If he continues to dominate in the paint the Suns are hard to stop.

We got some good rest too from an every night session of watching. 
Zubac will also be a game-changer for the Clippers. We will witness here if he can do something about the massive offensive attack of Ayton.
Clippers cannot do the same play as what they did with Jazz using Gobert as their attack point because of his slow reaction.
Ayton is faster than Gobert and help defense will always come because of the Suns' chemistry on both ends.
Small ball should be set aside now to have a chance to steal 1 game.

And Ayton is a scoring threat too, just like what we've seen in game 1, Booker penetrating and then when Ayton slip inside, he will just throw passes for a dunk. That should be somewhat stop by Zubac. They need to throw a lot of body in Booker though, fresh legs to at least have him work hard. Beverly is too small to guard him.

And then Paul George needs to explode, a 40 point game is needed for him in order for Clippers to win game 2. They don't need to get themselves to 0-2 again, because this is the finals already.

[Distinctin]

No NBA today in what seems like the first time in a while. Tomorrow brings the Suns vs the Clippers for a game two matchup that will still not be featuring Chris Paul or Kawhi Leonard. Devon Booker stole the show in game 1, but Playoff P wasn’t too bad either. I’m looking for Beverly to be a pesky nightmare tomorrow and Paul George to be putting up lots of shots. I think DeAndre Ayton is the difference maker though. If he continues to dominate in the paint the Suns are hard to stop.

We got some good rest too from an every night session of watching. 
Zubac will also be a game-changer for the Clippers. We will witness here if he can do something about the massive offensive attack of Ayton.
Clippers cannot do the same play as what they did with Jazz using Gobert as their attack point because of his slow reaction.
Ayton is faster than Gobert and help defense will always come because of the Suns' chemistry on both ends.
Small ball should be set aside now to have a chance to steal 1 game.

And Ayton is a scoring threat too, just like what we've seen in game 1, Booker penetrating and then when Ayton slip inside, he will just throw passes for a dunk. That should be somewhat stop by Zubac. They need to throw a lot of body in Booker though, fresh legs to at least have him work hard. Beverly is too small to guard him.

And then Paul George needs to explode, a 40 point game is needed for him in order for Clippers to win game 2. They don't need to get themselves to 0-2 again, because this is the finals already.

Ayton is like Clint Capela, but a better version as he can shoot free throws consistently. There's no one like that in the Clippers squad for now, but the Clippers has to guard the paint very well and that is by putting Cousins who played some quality minutes in game 1.

[LogitechMouse]

The blame game has started after bowing out to the Hawks. I think Embiid and Simmons will part ways after this and coach Doc will retain his job for one more season at least. It would have been a great match up with Sixers and the Bucks but they just blew it.

Simmons must either traded to other team or just stay with the Australian team. He is a liability in the team.
You are being paid $140 Million for 4 years and you can't shoot even just one field goal in the last 4 games?? He has also one open play where he can dunk it freely but what happen to him?? He passed it to Harris and obviously it didn't went in.

The Sixers had won the series if their didn't blew up their huge lead in Game 5. They might be the one who will be facing the Bucks in ECF but.. it didn't happen. Simmons must be traded, Embiid will stay and put some shooters around him. Some guards that can shoot like Seth Curry might do. Simmons has the length and he is an elite defender but that can't cover his lack of shooting abilities, can't shoot free throws and him being scared to shoot.

[carlisle1]

No NBA today in what seems like the first time in a while. Tomorrow brings the Suns vs the Clippers for a game two matchup that will still not be featuring Chris Paul or Kawhi Leonard. Devon Booker stole the show in game 1, but Playoff P wasn’t too bad either. I’m looking for Beverly to be a pesky nightmare tomorrow and Paul George to be putting up lots of shots. I think DeAndre Ayton is the difference maker though. If he continues to dominate in the paint the Suns are hard to stop.

We got some good rest too from an every night session of watching. 
Zubac will also be a game-changer for the Clippers. We will witness here if he can do something about the massive offensive attack of Ayton.
Clippers cannot do the same play as what they did with Jazz using Gobert as their attack point because of his slow reaction.
Ayton is faster than Gobert and help defense will always come because of the Suns' chemistry on both ends.
Small ball should be set aside now to have a chance to steal 1 game.

And Ayton is a scoring threat too, just like what we've seen in game 1, Booker penetrating and then when Ayton slip inside, he will just throw passes for a dunk. That should be somewhat stop by Zubac. They need to throw a lot of body in Booker though, fresh legs to at least have him work hard. Beverly is too small to guard him.

And then Paul George needs to explode, a 40 point game is needed for him in order for Clippers to win game 2. They don't need to get themselves to 0-2 again, because this is the finals already.

This is the finals and for sure having that 2-0 lead may bring up the boost with the leading team.
I expect more from PG he needs to work it out and make sure that he will explode in the early quarters.

Personally Suns still have advantage home court crowd brings more energy for the home team. Then players
are really playing as a team, supporting their leading stars, making sure that someone is their for him
when he's been trapped or he needs someone to pass the ball and score.

[Yogee]

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Simmons has the length and he is an elite defender but that can't cover his lack of shooting abilities, can't shoot free throws and him being scared to shoot.

He's afraid to shoot.
He's afraid to drive.
All that because he's afraid to miss from the FT line. He knew he would be fouled.

He doesn't want to be blamed again because of his poor FT shooting but it still backfired on him and the team.

I saw a funny meme earlier that Shaq had a higher FT% than Simmons hehehe.

[ILuckyGuyI]

Tonight, we are going to see the second game of Suns - Clippers series. I was really delighted with the first game which Suns won 120-114. There was literally a some kind of fight between D. Booker and P. George. And D. Booker was the winner one. He had great stats like 40 pts, 13 reb, 11 ast. This was a really nice triple-double. I wonder whether Clippers will manage to answer and equalize the series.

[danherbias07]

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Simmons has the length and he is an elite defender but that can't cover his lack of shooting abilities, can't shoot free throws and him being scared to shoot.

He's afraid to shoot.
He's afraid to drive.
All that because he's afraid to miss from the FT line. He knew he would be fouled.

He doesn't want to be blamed again because of his poor FT shooting but it still backfired on him and the team.

I saw a funny meme earlier that Shaq had a higher FT% than Simmons hehehe.

That's ridiculous, he has a better stroke than Shaq.  
Big man with big palms and long fingers tend to have problems shooting the ball but not Kawhi, Jordan and more. I don't know the reasons behind Ben Simmons lack of confidence with shooting the ball. He chose playing basketball, might as well learn how to shoot it.
Maybe he is like the known anime character Hanamichi Sakuragi, but he is learning a little slower than him. He need more effort training on that field. He's still young, let's wait if he can figure out what's the problem.