2024 NBA Season

[harizen]

Correct me if I am wrong but is this the first time this regular season that Warriors had back-to-back losses? It looks like they are not as deep as we thought they would be They don't have Curry and Green in their game against NOP but their starting line up was still decent. Ingram just outperformed Wiggins.

Yes, that's their first time back-to-back road loss this season. They are currently not complete and almost all are having an off-night performance. Let's give them an appreciation though that even despite the lack of their main scorers, they are trying to hold on until the last minute. They even got the game close with only seconds remaining.

If the Pelicans are having a hard time with these Warriors lineup, I'm seeing them no chance if Steph played.

Yeah, Steph is definitely tired and the Warriors need to be make sure that he is well rested before going into the playoffs.

There's no such thing as Curry being tired lol. The dude got injured and that's it.

[Yogee]

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Let's give them an appreciation though that even despite the lack of their main scorers, they are trying to hold on until the last minute. They even got the game close with only seconds remaining.

If the Pelicans are having a hard time with these Warriors lineup, I'm seeing them no chance if Steph played.

You made their effort sounded like they were playing against another top team team in the league but they're not. Wiggins and the rest of the starters should be enough to get a win against a team at the bottom of the standings. NOP only has Ingram.

Their effort would be more commendable if they were facing a mid-table team.

[wheelz1200]

Correct me if I am wrong but is this the first time this regular season that Warriors had back-to-back losses? It looks like they are not as deep as we thought they would be They don't have Curry and Green in their game against NOP but their starting line up was still decent. Ingram just outperformed Wiggins.

Losing that game does t really show anything to me.  Pels aren't as bad as their record and Ingram is a thousand times better than Wiggins.  Yeah if the top two dogs for any team is out and are on the road it's pretty much a loss.  They are deep but they were playing against a full strength pels team.

[goinmerry]

Chicago Bulls are the leader in the Eastern Conference right now. They have got the lead from Brooklyn Nets after Nets lost three times in a row. And Chicago Bulls are on a winning streak of eight games which is incredible. I believe that they are close to the nineth straight win as their competitor is Washington Wizards tonight. Wizards are performing not very bright and I don't think that they can resist Bulls here.

Agree. Chicago Bulls is having a good run this season. I just hope that kind of playing level will last once the Playoffs come.

The Chicago Bulls is waiting for a long now to see the team in the Playoffs competition. It will be a full blast once it happened again at their home arena.

No injuries, please.

[agustina2]

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Let's give them an appreciation though that even despite the lack of their main scorers, they are trying to hold on until the last minute. They even got the game close with only seconds remaining.

If the Pelicans are having a hard time with these Warriors lineup, I'm seeing them no chance if Steph played.

You made their effort sounded like they were playing against another top team team in the league but they're not. Wiggins and the rest of the starters should be enough to get a win against a team at the bottom of the standings. NOP only has Ingram.

Their effort would be more commendable if they were facing a mid-table team.

What can we expect from Wiggins? Will carry the team on its own? Regardless of the standing, the Pelicans are playing on their full healthy lineup even no Zion Williamson on the lineup. Playing against Ingram and Josh Hart already is a difficult match if their opponent is not complete. Warriors make a run from being down at 10 points at 2 minutes of the final quarter and only 3 points at 46 seconds left. With only a supporting cast in action.

[LogitechMouse]

Chicago Bulls are the leader in the Eastern Conference right now. They have got the lead from Brooklyn Nets after Nets lost three times in a row. And Chicago Bulls are on a winning streak of eight games which is incredible. I believe that they are close to the nineth straight win as their competitor is Washington Wizards tonight. Wizards are performing not very bright and I don't think that they can resist Bulls here.

Agree. Chicago Bulls is having a good run this season. I just hope that kind of playing level will last once the Playoffs come.

The Chicago Bulls is waiting for a long now to see the team in the Playoffs competition. It will be a full blast once it happened again at their home arena.

No injuries, please.

The last time the Bulls entered the Playoffs was in 2017 and on that playoffs as well, they got eliminated at the first round.
I'm pretty sure that the Bulls fans are waiting for their home team to host the playoffs after 4 years.

It also seems that their main stars aren't prone to injury. I mean we don't see them getting injured too much but correct me though. The new addition to the team really helped the team gained the top spot right now. Most of them really played well when they got traded to Chicago especially DeRozan where we can't see him dominate that much when he is in San Antonio but now he is the main scorer of the team. Also Ball improved as well especially his shooting form and Caruso is a great sixth man of the team. Hope they will not get injured though like you said.

[chaser15]

It also seems that their main stars aren't prone to injury. I mean we don't see them getting injured too much but correct me though.

Same as you, I have also noticed that. Like you guys are saying, they should remain healthy so that we can see close Eastern Conference Playoffs match-ups. Brooklyn Nets is currently the favorite to win the ECF but I don't like them having an easy road to the Finals. We need other teams to shine in this year's playoffs like Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat.

For Lakers fans out there, any status about Kendrick Nunn? Still not seeing in action this season. He's a sharpshooter at Miami Heat and big addition to the Lakers' offense right now.

[rhomelmabini]

I think as it was the anticipated comeback hoping that Klay wouldn't disappointed us that he's at even on 80-90% form right now after that rehabilitation. I wonder if the chemistry was gone for both of them but I doubt if it has. Good thing that they started to heat without Klay maybe they'll be unstoppable now that he's been added to the lineup now.

Regardless of the chemistry is still there or not, it can be worked out easily due to the fact that Klay already knows the drill with the Warriors system. He is also joining practice sessions with the team as a good start to work with new guys on their team.

Actually, the Warriors can still keep him out of the court as the team is currently doing good. But there's a written term that if the player is cleared to play and everything is totally fine, they should play.

I know and will be hopeful since Poole was just like the Klay that Stpeh wants when he's still out and I think to myself maybe he played that role until he gets back or there can be an addition of Splash Brothers. I guess just for the meantime he can be the supporting role as we never know if he's fully healed and able since there are numerous thing (I'd say most) in the past that injuries don't heal that quickly even after long rehab.

[dwyane36]

Same as you, I have also noticed that. Like you guys are saying, they should remain healthy so that we can see close Eastern Conference Playoffs match-ups. Brooklyn Nets is currently the favorite to win the ECF but I don't like them having an easy road to the Finals. We need other teams to shine in this year's playoffs like Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat.

For Lakers fans out there, any status about Kendrick Nunn? Still not seeing in action this season. He's a sharpshooter at Miami Heat and big addition to the Lakers' offense right now.

I'm more than sure that the road to the final series won't be easy for the Brooklyn Nets because the competition in the Eastern Conference is quite strong this season. By the way, Kendrick Nunn hasn't played since preseason due to a right knee bone bruise, and there are still no exact dates for his return to the court.

[TravelMug]

Same as you, I have also noticed that. Like you guys are saying, they should remain healthy so that we can see close Eastern Conference Playoffs match-ups. Brooklyn Nets is currently the favorite to win the ECF but I don't like them having an easy road to the Finals. We need other teams to shine in this year's playoffs like Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat.

For Lakers fans out there, any status about Kendrick Nunn? Still not seeing in action this season. He's a sharpshooter at Miami Heat and big addition to the Lakers' offense right now.

I'm more than sure that the road to the final series won't be easy for the Brooklyn Nets because the competition in the Eastern Conference is quite strong this season. By the way, Kendrick Nunn hasn't played since preseason due to a right knee bone bruise, and there are still no exact dates for his return to the court.

It won't be easy, don't you forget that the Bucks are the defending champions and they are from the East. And just tonight, the Bucks beat the Nets, Giannis almost got a triple double with 31 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds.

And then we have the Chicago Bulls as well, who is now at the top of the East standing because of that lost by the Nets and with the strength of their win today, and they are now on a 8 game winning streak.

[danherbias07]

Finally.
'Real deal' GP2 getting guaranteed contract from Warriors

“I’m going to make that decision right now – sorry Bob,” Kerr said before tipoff against the Pelicans in New Orleans. “We’re going to guarantee him the rest of the year.”

The partial guarantee of $350,000 becomes fully guaranteed at $1.94 million. Payton has, honestly, performed beyond the value of both.

“Gary’s a two-way player,” Kerr said. “When you are that elite defensively, the question in the playoffs becomes can you survive offensively. This is a guy who is among the league leaders in field-goal percentage. He’s got a knack around the rim; we’ve seen it every single night, whether it’s in transition or offensive boards or playing in the dunker spot. He’s dramatically improved his 3-point shot.

I thought they never will. He is a good player and they said his weakness was his shooting capabilities but he did put a lot of effort into practicing and we saw his percentage shoot up. Then there's the defensive specialty. Steals per game is 1.3 but most of it will not be seen in the stats sheet. Stopping a star player (guard) from acquiring the ball using the box one play is where he excels.

[chaser15]

I'm more than sure that the road to the final series won't be easy for the Brooklyn Nets because the competition in the Eastern Conference is quite strong this season. By the way, Kendrick Nunn hasn't played since preseason due to a right knee bone bruise, and there are still no exact dates for his return to the court.

Thanks for the update. That's what I'm waiting for. The return of Kendrick Nunn. He will be a good addition to Laker's offense. I hope once he returns, no signs that he comes back from an injury. He is not that athletic but a good part and support may be from the bench of their Forward rotation where the Lakers are lacking.

It won't be easy, don't you forget that the Bucks are the defending champions and they are from the East. And just tonight, the Bucks beat the Nets, Giannis almost got a triple double with 31 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds.

And then we have the Chicago Bulls as well, who is now at the top of the East standing because of that lost by the Nets and with the strength of their win today, and they are now on a 8 game winning streak.

I hope so. Brooklyn Nets might be losing against those teams in this season but the gameplay is different in a series match of the same opponent.

And they will be dangerous once Brookly Nets will now be complete. I don't know what will be the setup though as Kyrie Irving won't surely be interested to get a vaccine shot even his team will be in playoffs or Finals.

[Dave1]

Finally.
'Real deal' GP2 getting guaranteed contract from Warriors

“I’m going to make that decision right now – sorry Bob,” Kerr said before tipoff against the Pelicans in New Orleans. “We’re going to guarantee him the rest of the year.”

The partial guarantee of $350,000 becomes fully guaranteed at $1.94 million. Payton has, honestly, performed beyond the value of both.

“Gary’s a two-way player,” Kerr said. “When you are that elite defensively, the question in the playoffs becomes can you survive offensively. This is a guy who is among the league leaders in field-goal percentage. He’s got a knack around the rim; we’ve seen it every single night, whether it’s in transition or offensive boards or playing in the dunker spot. He’s dramatically improved his 3-point shot.

I thought they never will. He is a good player and they said his weakness was his shooting capabilities but he did put a lot of effort into practicing and we saw his percentage shoot up. Then there's the defensive specialty. Steals per game is 1.3 but most of it will not be seen in the stats sheet. Stopping a star player (guard) from acquiring the ball using the box one play is where he excels.

Thanks mate for the update, was surprised to hear it though, and I thought that GP2 has a contract already in the beginning of the season.

But he really perform very well as he proved his last name as a Warriors, he can played and close anyone in the league specially guards and SG with his defense and then we see some highlight dunks too. So good move by the Warriors for a guarantee contract.

[OgNasty]

It will be interesting to see how the Nets play with vs without Kyrie now. So far they are 1-0 with him and 0-1 without him in this experiment as they got blown out by the Bucks tonight. I would agree Kyrie probably won’t get a vaccine shot even if they make the Finals so that could be a thing… I imagine the team going without him every other night will effect their ability to play together. Such an interesting turn of events

[agustina2]

It will be interesting to see how the Nets play with vs without Kyrie now. So far they are 1-0 with him and 0-1 without him in this experiment as they got blown out by the Bucks tonight. I would agree Kyrie probably won’t get a vaccine shot even if they make the Finals so that could be a thing… I imagine the team going without him every other night will effect their ability to play together. Such an interesting turn of events

Referring to the Brooklyn Nets' current run, they are all looking good without Kyrie. Not just Harden and Durant, but others are stepping up.

Kyrie won't change his mind being vaccinated even his team will reach the Finals. That's how strong his will is and willing to give up everything.

With or without Kyrie, the Nets are still in good hands. It's just that the Nets didn't fully take advantage of gambling with Kyrie where they gave up everything.

[Rufsilf]

We have a final-like game tonight between Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks. I would like to watch this game really but it is a bit late for the place I live in.    Anyway, I will be favouring Nets in this game. I'm one of the people who don't support Nets' action to bring Irving back to the starting five. But it looks like nobody is uncomfortable with this. Then, I can say that Nets are more powerful now. We are going to watch the trio tonight again and I think Nets will win.

Sadly, the Nets have been defeated again by the Milwaukee Bucks, it was their 5th straight loss in their own homecourt. James Harden isn't feeling but managed to give 9 rebounds and 7 assists in the game today, while Durant almost made a triple double just like Giannis on this game. Gotta give some credits to the Bucks especially Portis, Middleton, and Giannis who have dominated the game and each drilling 3-points from the start until the end. The Bucks is seriously confident in the game, leaving the Nets for a 20 point lead in the 3rd quarter.

[harizen]

Not that special or big deal to others but aside from the Los Angeles Lakers getting a win against the Atlanta Hawks, LeBron James now enters the Top 10 All-Time in Career Steals. That kind of record is a tough job to work on. Chris Paul and Lebron James are the only active players on the Top 10 where the former sits at the 5th spot. Aside from that, Lebron James now surpasses Michael Jordan as the oldest player to record 10 straight 25+ points in a game. The hell they were able to record that lol.

LeBron James enters top 10 all-time in career steals
At 37, LeBron is the oldest player in NBA history to have 10 straight 25-point games. He passes Michael Jordan, who did it at age 34.

[Distinctin]

Chicago Bulls are the leader in the Eastern Conference right now. They have got the lead from Brooklyn Nets after Nets lost three times in a row. And Chicago Bulls are on a winning streak of eight games which is incredible. I believe that they are close to the nineth straight win as their competitor is Washington Wizards tonight. Wizards are performing not very bright and I don't think that they can resist Bulls here.

As expected, the Bulls came through and have defeated the Wizards. We can just see that the Wizards can't withstand and they surely had have a hard time enduring the Bulls, also their winning pct is just .487 so we can really expect something just by looking on it.
Currently, the Chicago Bulls is already on it's 9th-win streak and the most healthy team in the league. We will see if they can maintain their streak against the Mavericks on their next game.

[jakdanyel]

Brooklyn Nets are still having a really bad run recently. In the game that Kyrie Irving played also, they finally won after a break of three games. But last night, KD-Harden duo couldn't do what they wanted exactly and they lost to Bucks home by 121-109. Giannis had an impressive performance having 31 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. B. Portis was also good having 25 points and 12 rebounds. KD played still strongly but Harden lacked his usual performance.

[CryptoBuds]

Brooklyn Nets are still having a really bad run recently. In the game that Kyrie Irving played also, they finally won after a break of three games. But last night, KD-Harden duo couldn't do what they wanted exactly and they lost to Bucks home by 121-109. Giannis had an impressive performance having 31 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. B. Portis was also good having 25 points and 12 rebounds. KD played still strongly but Harden lacked his usual performance.

^ KD had an average game but Harden played a disappointing game. Seems like Harden has left his golden times way in the past and his age is now holding him back. On the other hand, Bucks played really well as they were really coordinated and their chemistry was on point.

Giannis Portis and Middleton all had scored more than 20 points whereas only KD scored more than 20 points for the Nets. Even with this quality squad, I'm not sure why the Nets are failing to show dominance. What could be the reason though?