2024 NBA Season

[wheelz1200]

Bucks will bounce back in game 2, it should be a close game. 

I'm looking forward to seeing that they'll bounce back on game 2. After so many years that Bucks has appeared in the finals, many are counting on them to get this year's ring.

But they are not the favorites, so I think there's no high pressure on Giannis winning but I believe they can beat the SUns.
Actually the Bucks this season have less expectation because the favorites are the Lakers and the Nets, so I like to see them prove people wrong now that the suns are heavily favored to win in the series.

The line is out, Suns are at -5.5 in game 2.

Yeah definitely not the favorites, a lot of money on the Suns in this one. Still like the Suns in 5-6, they looked great last night.  Think Bucks switch jrue on cp3, can't let him orchestrate like he did last night.  Let someone else cover book

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[danherbias07]

The line is out, Suns are at -5.5 in game 2.

That far again huh. I thought that game could somehow change the line even for a little bit. We know how good the Bucks are with adjusting their game. They did it with the Nets putting a high level of defensive wall.
I think I am still going for the Bucks on this. I am glad the Suns win but I also want to win my bet with a good profit so I'll risk it. Kind of weird of me.
What the Bucks just lacks is how they will defend CP3 and Booker. If they can come up with a strategy about it then a close match will happen.
Maybe even an overtime for x15 bet. 

[Botnake]

Bucks will bounce back in game 2, it should be a close game. 

I'm looking forward to seeing that they'll bounce back on game 2. After so many years that Bucks has appeared in the finals, many are counting on them to get this year's ring.

But they are not the favorites, so I think there's no high pressure on Giannis winning but I believe they can beat the SUns.
Actually the Bucks this season have less expectation because the favorites are the Lakers and the Nets, so I like to see them prove people wrong now that the suns are heavily favored to win in the series.

The line is out, Suns are at -5.5 in game 2.

Yeah definitely not the favorites, a lot of money on the Suns in this one. Still like the Suns in 5-6, they looked great last night.  Think Bucks switch jrue on cp3, can't let him orchestrate like he did last night.  Let someone else cover book

I agree, let someone else cover book as CP3 is the most important man on the roster, and someone has to neutralize him. Jrue Holiday is a great defender, he just needs to focus on going a great job against CP3 so the Suns' offense won't be easy. For sure, a big adjustment will happen in game 2 and with that, I believe the bucks would cover the spread if they'll not win.

Suns in 5 or 6, it's likely but let's see how people think once the Bucks won at least one game.

[LogitechMouse]

3 Keys that I see here why the Suns won Game 1.

1. CP3 is just too much for the Bucks.
2. Ayton dominated the paint.
3. The Bucks let Giannis play instead of just sitting there and recover from his injury.

They have nothing to stop Point God CP3 and he ended up getting 32 points and 9 assists. The third player who aged 36 years or older who scored 30 points in an NBA Finals. He just played like he is at his prime in his game.
Ayton just dominated the paint and ended up getting 22 points and 19 rebounds. The first one to make a 15-15 stat in an NBA Final Debut since Duncan made it in 1999. Nothing to say but a superb performance from him.
The third one is just my opinion. We know that Giannis had an injury against the Hawks and coming to Game 1 he is questionable but its surprising that they let him play. Yes he isn't a liability in the court as he got 20 points and 17 rebounds still but I know that he can perform more if he isn't injured. It would be better if they just let Lopez play in this game instead of Giannis.

A trivia that I just saw online. The winner of the NBA Finals Game 1 is ending up winning the championship 72% of the time. With this, we might say that the Suns have 72% chance of winning then .

[Sanitough]

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3. The Bucks let Giannis play instead of just sitting there and recover from his injury.

I agree with the first 2 but disagree with the number 3.

Giannis is good to go so he was able to play, did we see him struggling on the floor? No, because a guy with a Knee problem would not make 17 rebounds and 2 of those are offensive rebounds, let's just accept the fact that the Suns played well in game 1, but we will not always see the same scenario because adjustments will be done next game.

[acquafredda]

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3. The Bucks let Giannis play instead of just sitting there and recover from his injury.

I agree with the first 2 but disagree with the number 3.

Giannis is good to go so he was able to play, did we see him struggling on the floor? No, because a guy with a Knee problem would not make 17 rebounds and 2 of those are offensive rebounds, let's just accept the fact that the Suns played well in game 1, but we will not always see the same scenario because adjustments will be done next game.

Agreed, no sane doctor would have allowed the guy to play if there were not the right conditions. The guy was good to go, of course not in the best shape but he played and did well to me. The Suns were just too much for the Bucks this time. Next game, another story and if Giannis gets better that might be the click. Let's wait and see.

[Yogee]

Does Ayton remind you of how Siakam contributed to the Raptor's title run? I think he'll be the biggest problem for the Bucks this series. He'll continue to dominate the paint since Bucks will be busy handling CP3 and Booker. It would be epic to see another buzzer beating dunk from him but this time over Giannis hehe.

[mirakal]

Does Ayton remind you of how Siakam contributed to the Raptor's title run?

Pretty like the same, but Ayton has been consistent already with the team, and I believe he will not be like Siakam that becomes just an ordinary player after getting a max contract with his current team. With the current performance of Ayton, I think he will get a max contract if he hasn't got yet.

I think he'll be the biggest problem for the Bucks this series. He'll continue to dominate the paint since Bucks will be busy handling CP3 and Booker. It would be epic to see another buzzer beating dunk from him but this time over Giannis hehe.

I would not say that this early, there's still plenty of games in the Finals, remember, we are still in game 1 and things could change as the teams adjust.

[Yogee]

Does Ayton remind you of how Siakam contributed to the Raptor's title run?

Pretty like the same, but Ayton has been consistent already with the team, and I believe he will not be like Siakam that becomes just an ordinary player after getting a max contract with his current team. With the current performance of Ayton, I think he will get a max contract if he hasn't got yet.

I'm only talking about his game in this playoffs and not what's going to happen after this Finals.

I would not say that this early, there's still plenty of games in the Finals, remember, we are still in game 1 and things could change as the teams adjust

It's true that it's still more games to come but I'm not seeing anyone stopping him inside the paint. Maybe Lopez? I don't know. I think he loves shooting more 3's than defending the paint hehe. Giannis could help but he'll probably be too exhausted if he plays hard on both ends of the floor.

[btc_angela]

^^ Actually Ayton remind me of Greg Oden, I mean with the way they play.

I also would like to agree that Giannis is healthy that's why he as given the go signal to play in the first game. In the first couple of minutes he was really dominant until Jae put up a good defence on him.

But all credit is given to the Phoenix Suns, as I have said, they are good in holding good lead and even though Bucks try to inch closer, it was all Suns in the end.

[blockman]

Bucks will bounce back in game 2, it should be a close game. 

I'm looking forward to seeing that they'll bounce back on game 2. After so many years that Bucks has appeared in the finals, many are counting on them to get this year's ring.

But they are not the favorites, so I think there's no high pressure on Giannis winning but I believe they can beat the SUns.
Actually the Bucks this season have less expectation because the favorites are the Lakers and the Nets, so I like to see them prove people wrong now that the suns are heavily favored to win in the series.

The line is out, Suns are at -5.5 in game 2.

That's okay if they are not the favorites. Bucks is still a good team and we're still on game 2 which is still ahead far from the whole finals. Well, those favorites are where right now. It's okay to be not the favorites of the crowd but they've shown how good they are and they've landed a grand finals slot which makes them a very good team. Maybe you haven't seen those that admire the team of Bucks because I've seen a lot are rooting for them despite Phoenix Suns showed better at the game 1.

[Pamadar]

^^ Actually Ayton remind me of Greg Oden, I mean with the way they play.

I also would like to agree that Giannis is healthy that's why he as given the go signal to play in the first game. In the first couple of minutes he was really dominant until Jae put up a good defence on him.

But all credit is given to the Phoenix Suns, as I have said, they are good in holding good lead and even though Bucks try to inch closer, it was all Suns in the end.

Crowder is more familiar with Giannis and aside from that Ayton also have the same length to help and slow Giannis dominance inside,

while with how Suns prepares for this game, we've seen them really find the open man, those points keeps coming from different players, Putting Bucks in  a lots problem defending the open man. Chris Paul's leaderships really make it more easier for Booker and Ayton.

[Yaunfitda]

Bucks will bounce back in game 2, it should be a close game. 

I'm looking forward to seeing that they'll bounce back on game 2. After so many years that Bucks has appeared in the finals, many are counting on them to get this year's ring.

But they are not the favorites, so I think there's no high pressure on Giannis winning but I believe they can beat the SUns.
Actually the Bucks this season have less expectation because the favorites are the Lakers and the Nets, so I like to see them prove people wrong now that the suns are heavily favored to win in the series.

The line is out, Suns are at -5.5 in game 2.

That's okay if they are not the favorites. Bucks is still a good team and we're still on game 2 which is still ahead far from the whole finals. Well, those favorites are where right now. It's okay to be not the favorites of the crowd but they've shown how good they are and they've landed a grand finals slot which makes them a very good team. Maybe you haven't seen those that admire the team of Bucks because I've seen a lot are rooting for them despite Phoenix Suns showed better at the game 1.

Yeah, I think it is the same odds as game 1. I would say that I was rooting for the Bucks to win in game 1. And I was excited to see Giannis playing, unfortunately, the Suns is really a strong team.

It will be very hard for the Bucks to go 0-2 in the Finals. They need to find a way to even up the series and steal one game. They started good, take a lead in the first quarter. And Middleton was shooting good in the second quarter. They need to be more energetic and match the intensity of the Suns. They need to play physical as well.

[Reid]

Crowder is more familiar with Giannis and aside from that Ayton also have the same length to help and slow Giannis dominance inside,

while with how Suns prepares for this game, we've seen them really find the open man, those points keeps coming from different players, Putting Bucks in  a lots problem defending the open man. Chris Paul's leaderships really make it more easier for Booker and Ayton.

Crowder. Oh, that guy really did well guarding Giannis. At first, I thought he will be the one to be fouled out when I saw Giannis back but the aggressiveness of Giannis is still not there. Hesitation. He may look good at different sides and his jumps but the mental instability coming from an injury will not go away that easily.
That's why we need Game 2 to confirm that. Is he really that okay just because of his springy jumps or he is still having problems with the scare of the injury going back.

[dwyane36]

I myself have underestimated them at the start of the post season. I though they were just lucky they get passed the Lakers in the first round because Davis struggle to play throughout that series. But they proved me wrong. Ayton, Booker, CP3, and the rest of the Suns seems like in a perfect sync this post season.
Even If they can't win the Finals this year, I believe they'll still be intact next season as they are a power house team in the West.

It will be harder for them to win the next championship because the Lakers and other strong teams have enough time to rest until next season. I mean, players won't be injured as often as they have been this season. Anyway, the Suns have all chance to win this final if they will be playing as well as in the first game.

[jostorres]

Kendrick Perkins believes that CP3's journey to NBA Finals is amazing, he didn't hack the system by joining a super team like other star players. So if we win this NBA Finals, this would be a great achievement for him.

About game 1, I think that's great, I mean the Suns won the game but it's still game 1, the bucks will surely adjust and come back, I like to believe that this season will be a long one.

If that is the case for CP3 and how he "deserves" to win a ring, then we can say that Giannis deserves it the same way as well.

If giannis joined a super team he would have won a ring very very easily, but he didn't and he stayed with the team that drafted him all these years and he is trying to get a ring with them, there is no super team around him, the next best player is Kris Middleton and third is Jrue Holiday, just because they made it to finals do not tell me they are star players because they are not and I wouldn't put them in my top 20 of the league in any day, probably Jrue would be even out of top 50 if I can push the limit (although he deserves to be top 50 to be fair) so it is not really that fair to say that CP3 didn't join any super team so he should be win and his win will worth more, same can go for Giannis as well. In the end both teams do deserve it and let the best one win is my approach.

[Maslate]

I myself have underestimated them at the start of the post season. I though they were just lucky they get passed the Lakers in the first round because Davis struggle to play throughout that series. But they proved me wrong. Ayton, Booker, CP3, and the rest of the Suns seems like in a perfect sync this post season.
Even If they can't win the Finals this year, I believe they'll still be intact next season as they are a power house team in the West.

It will be harder for them to win the next championship because the Lakers and other strong teams have enough time to rest until next season. I mean, players won't be injured as often as they have been this season. Anyway, the Suns have all chance to win this final if they will be playing as well as in the first game.

Everyone seems to be talking about the Suns winning in the Finals, what if the Bucks will win in game 2? what would be the speculation then? I get it, the Suns had a great game 1 performance, but we still can't deny that the Bucks came from hard-fought before going to the NBA Finals, therefore, I believe they'll not easily give up the fight here and would bounce back soon.

[Kelvinid]

I myself have underestimated them at the start of the post season. I though they were just lucky they get passed the Lakers in the first round because Davis struggle to play throughout that series. But they proved me wrong. Ayton, Booker, CP3, and the rest of the Suns seems like in a perfect sync this post season.
Even If they can't win the Finals this year, I believe they'll still be intact next season as they are a power house team in the West.

It will be harder for them to win the next championship because the Lakers and other strong teams have enough time to rest until next season. I mean, players won't be injured as often as they have been this season. Anyway, the Suns have all chance to win this final if they will be playing as well as in the first game.

Everyone seems to be talking about the Suns winning in the Finals, what if the Bucks will win in game 2?

That's normal mate, everyone was already convinced that the Suns will win as before game 1, they are already a series favorite.
Now, that the Bucks lost one game, that convinces them that the Suns could dominate the Bucks.

what would be the speculation then? I get it, the Suns had a great game 1 performance, but we still can't deny that the Bucks came from hard-fought before going to the NBA Finals, therefore, I believe they'll not easily give up the fight here and would bounce back soon.

Let's see, I'm sure it will favor the Bucks as they'll be recognized for their good play since winning on the road is tough, especially against the Suns who are a great team. Bucks have a lot of time to bounce back, remember that in the 2nd round and 3rd round, the Bucks lost in game 1, but they bounce back to win the series.

[wheelz1200]

I myself have underestimated them at the start of the post season. I though they were just lucky they get passed the Lakers in the first round because Davis struggle to play throughout that series. But they proved me wrong. Ayton, Booker, CP3, and the rest of the Suns seems like in a perfect sync this post season.
Even If they can't win the Finals this year, I believe they'll still be intact next season as they are a power house team in the West.

It will be harder for them to win the next championship because the Lakers and other strong teams have enough time to rest until next season. I mean, players won't be injured as often as they have been this season. Anyway, the Suns have all chance to win this final if they will be playing as well as in the first game.

Everyone seems to be talking about the Suns winning in the Finals, what if the Bucks will win in game 2? what would be the speculation then? I get it, the Suns had a great game 1 performance, but we still can't deny that the Bucks came from hard-fought before going to the NBA Finals, therefore, I believe they'll not easily give up the fight here and would bounce back soon.

I just think it's based on the matchups, Suns are a difficult team to play.  Will the Bucks just lay down, no.  They very well can win tonight.  I just think they have too much firepower to lose 4 games against the bucks with cp3 at point.  If cp3 can't play for whatever reason then I don't know if the Suns would win more than a game or 2.  Hoping to see cp get his cup.

[TravelMug]

Bucks gives a lot of free throws to Suns which Suns fully utilized and convert to a score. They are both almost equal in terms of Field Goal. I believe this is already a Suns game, They should address how to deal with Paul and Booker in the next game or they will suffer just like all the teams Suns beat on western conference.

The win came from that mostly. 25/26 FT. It's just Jae Crowder who made a stain of that missed free throw end game. It could've been a perfect stat.
DeAndre Ayon. This guy took real good care of the painted area. 22 points and 19 freaking boards which is awesome when you are up against Giannis, Lopez, or even Portis. CP3 with the same performance as Game 6 at Clippers or better.
Let's see how the Bucks will react at Game 2.

Ayton surprised again. He’s playing like an MVP candidate this postseason. I can’t believe the Suns are looking like they might win it all. I wouldn’t have guessed that at the beginning of the year. Phoenix better keep Ayton under contract at any cost going forward. That guy is going to have a massive breakout season next year and be an all star. If he keeps getting better the Suns could be scary good.

Yeah, Ayton physic is so deceiving, I mean you thought that this guy is soft, but we are all wrong as he has been matching up with good big man and centers during their playoff run this year and yet he manage to have good numbers against them, AD + Drummond against the Lakers, Jokic against the Nuggets. And then he dominated Zubac against the Clippers.

He is one key piece in this Phoenix Suns run to NBA finals.