2025 NBA Season

[dupee419]

Impressive for Bulls holding off a Bucks' comeback in the second half. It's also a different DeRozan this time compared to his poor shooting in game 1. Game 3 will be tricky for me as because of injuries to Middleton and Portis. I'll wait for updates before placing a bet on this one. I would most likely pick Bucks if they're all healthy.

This kind of injury always leaves us hanging, I also lost on my prediction today due to the fact that Giannis cannot handle up to the 4rth quarter without Middleton against the Bulls. In the meantime, I would not choose one of them in our mini prediction game on our local board before their 3rd game because as you said earlier it's really tricky to put your bet on them. Maybe after 3rd game, we can decide who to choose. As for the Nets vs Celtics earlier, it's completely different compared to their last game, the Celtics were completely dominant in their defensive strategy.

I honestly think that if Middleton didn't get injured in the 3rd, the game could have been in favor for the Bucks as DeRozan went dry on the 4th quarter, but the Bucks couldn't keep up. If Khris cannot play the next game, then I'll probably place my bet on the Bulls.

[Sanitough]

I read an update on Booker's injury. He's been ruled to be out indefinitely and will most likely miss games 3 and 4. Betting odds will be much more favorable to the Suns fans until he returns. I'm not too worried since Suns still have CP3 and they have a deep bench.

Yes but I think it is not that serious because Booker can still walk fine after that incident though it's clear that he's been hurting after he did that, after all I still do think that specific chasedown wasn't worth it but it already happened so what they have to do now is to find some another way and figure out what to do best while Booker is recovering.

Yes, CP3's presence in the court is still a threat as his IQ skills are good. Though they could struggle against the Pelicans but I don't doubt that they can still win after the upset and they can still manage.

[Pamadar]

I read an update on Booker's injury. He's been ruled to be out indefinitely and will most likely miss games 3 and 4. Betting odds will be much more favorable to the Suns fans until he returns. I'm not too worried since Suns still have CP3 and they have a deep bench.

Yes but I think it is not that serious because Booker can still walk fine after that incident though it's clear that he's been hurting after he did that, after all I still do think that specific chasedown wasn't worth it but it already happened so what they have to do now is to find some another way and figure out what to do best while Booker is recovering.

Yes, CP3's presence in the court is still a threat as his IQ skills are good. Though they could struggle against the Pelicans but I don't doubt that they can still win after the upset and they can still manage.

Yes, they can find ways. There are role players who can provide for the Suns and CP3 would lead them for another victory.

It's going to be close since Booker is their main scorer, but with compound efforts together with their tight defense, they
can still work it out and win this series.

Still far and we can't conclude if what would be the outcome and who will win between these two.
Pick according to how you project if who's going to win.

[Captain Corporate]

I don't care how good they are as a team, I do not care how good CP3 could be as a floor general, at the end of the day we all know Booker is their best player and we are going to end up missing him for sure. I am not saying that they will suck, they will be still decent, but if he doesn't come back during this playoffs, they are going to get eliminated very quickly, maybe even this series if he doesn't come back. But if its not serious, and he only misses 2 games, I am sure that they will be fine when he comes back and they will win the games and the series and be a threat to win it all in the end as well.

[wheelz1200]

I don't care how good they are as a team, I do not care how good CP3 could be as a floor general, at the end of the day we all know Booker is their best player and we are going to end up missing him for sure. I am not saying that they will suck, they will be still decent, but if he doesn't come back during this playoffs, they are going to get eliminated very quickly, maybe even this series if he doesn't come back. But if its not serious, and he only misses 2 games, I am sure that they will be fine when he comes back and they will win the games and the series and be a threat to win it all in the end as well.

I agree, Booker is theor floor spreader.  Without him to worry about pels can pack the paint tighter.  I expect them to still take the series here but the winner of the Jazz/Dallas series will be a tough out for the Suns without Booker there.  Hoping for a quick return for all these guys.  Like watching playoffs at full strength for these teams.

[dimonstration]

I don't care how good they are as a team, I do not care how good CP3 could be as a floor general, at the end of the day we all know Booker is their best player and we are going to end up missing him for sure. I am not saying that they will suck, they will be still decent, but if he doesn't come back during this playoffs, they are going to get eliminated very quickly, maybe even this series if he doesn't come back. But if its not serious, and he only misses 2 games, I am sure that they will be fine when he comes back and they will win the games and the series and be a threat to win it all in the end as well.

Agree on this. Pelcs might beat them if Booker didn't return since the majority of the points per game of Suns is contributed by Booker consistently. CP3 is old enough to replace Booker role besides there will be no substitute for him when he rest. There's a lot of strong team showing on playoffs especially the improved Warriors.

They can possibly beat but I doubt that they can beat Mavs with the current line up.

[el kaka22]

Obviously it sucks for Suns but we shouldn't really lose hope of them just yet. They are a good team and they have managed to win so many games with and without him as well, they should be fine.

I believe they would lose their chance to be the champions if he is out but it says just game 3 and game 4 which means maybe they will have a very hard time with this series, they were already having some hard time anyway, but if they can find a way out of this series alive, then they should be a lot better comes second round and with Booker back in the lineup fully healthy. Instead of CP3, I just trust their defensive system a lot, they could stop most teams and that's their power.

[Jating]

Obviously it sucks for Suns but we shouldn't really lose hope of them just yet. They are a good team and they have managed to win so many games with and without him as well, they should be fine.

I believe they would lose their chance to be the champions if he is out but it says just game 3 and game 4 which means maybe they will have a very hard time with this series, they were already having some hard time anyway, but if they can find a way out of this series alive, then they should be a lot better comes second round and with Booker back in the lineup fully healthy. Instead of CP3, I just trust their defensive system a lot, they could stop most teams and that's their power.

I tend to believed also that they are going to win the series against the Pelicans. But it will be tough without Booker. Yes, they've won a lot of games in the regular season, but they know that it is very different come playoff.

Someone will have to step up in this series to at least cover the points of Booker. They can't just rely to Ayton scoring inside and CP3, those mid jump shots. Another player should give them at least 20 points for them while Booker is out.

[DukeNickle]

Celtics had a home game against Nets last night in the second game of the series. And they got another win by 114-107 this time. Irving performed really badly in this game as he scored only 10 points. And Durant wasn't that much impressive again. He got 27 points but 18 of them were thanks to free-throws. Nets can't win this series by playing like this. They need to shift up to have a chance in this series. They are already 2-0 behind and they shouldn't let it affect them mentally badly.

[Yogee]

..... He got 27 points but 18 of them were thanks to free-throws.

What's wrong with getting points from the free throw line? I thought he earned that opportunity but you're talking as if it's bad for him and the team if he scores there. More points from FT doesn't mean it's a bad game unless he's been flopping a lot like some players used to do.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Celtics had a home game against Nets last night in the second game of the series. And they got another win by 114-107 this time. Irving performed really badly in this game as he scored only 10 points. And Durant wasn't that much impressive again. He got 27 points but 18 of them were thanks to free-throws. Nets can't win this series by playing like this. They need to shift up to have a chance in this series. They are already 2-0 behind and they shouldn't let it affect them mentally badly.

Both of them perform bad in game 2. We might as well give credit to the very suffocating defense of the Celtics, specially on Kevin Durant. Bad shooting night for him for the second straight game, no rhythm with his shots whatsoever.

But they will be going back at home, expect both of them to have a good game and could take game 3.

[agustina2]

I read an update on Booker's injury. He's been ruled to be out indefinitely and will most likely miss games 3 and 4. Betting odds will be much more favorable to the Suns fans until he returns. I'm not too worried since Suns still have CP3 and they have a deep bench.

Good luck though, I saw them struggle without Booker and the Pelicans are a hungrier team. Having a combo of Ingram and CJ against CP3, I think I already know where this series is going. Anyway, good luck to whatever team you have chosen to place your bet on.

Struggling because they are still adopting the absence of Devin Booker.

For sure, after a game or two, Phoenix Suns will learn how to adjust for the absence of Devin Booker. This team already knows what to do. Pelicans might be hungrier but they are not consistent although I admire that guys out there are doing their best to upset the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.

Before our speculation goes too much, let's wait for Game 3 and 4 and see what will happen.

[Yaunfitda]

..... He got 27 points but 18 of them were thanks to free-throws.

What's wrong with getting points from the free throw line? I thought he earned that opportunity but you're talking as if it's bad for him and the team if he scores there. More points from FT doesn't mean it's a bad game unless he's been flopping a lot like some players used to do.

I think what he meant is that he should be making points not in FT. Durant has 6 TO again, similar to the first game, 1 out of 2 in three's. So for a player with Durant's caliber, again, this could be consider as subpar performance. They also have a good lead, but the Celtics made a huge comeback.

But the good news is that they are moving on Barclays center next, so they should feel comfortable. I expect Kyrie to make a statement in game 3 and comeback from just a 10 point performance in game 2.

[harizen]

Still looking forward to another Dallas Mavericks win even odds for them are telling me how they are much being an underdog here in Game 3. They need to badly win here to somehow extend Luka Doncic's rest and be ready on either Game 4 or Game 5, of much better in Game 5.

Trusting them that their role players will do their best again especially Jalen Brunson and Maxi Kleber while Spencer Dinwiddie still finds his good rhythm.

For a Mavericks fan, the odds are really tempting for them. As I said, I will keep continuing betting on this team regardless of their status.

[LogitechMouse]

Celtics had a home game against Nets last night in the second game of the series. And they got another win by 114-107 this time. Irving performed really badly in this game as he scored only 10 points. And Durant wasn't that much impressive again. He got 27 points but 18 of them were thanks to free-throws. Nets can't win this series by playing like this. They need to shift up to have a chance in this series. They are already 2-0 behind and they shouldn't let it affect them mentally badly.

8/30 for both Kyrie and KD on that game, 0/10 FG for KD on the 2nd half on Game 2 and 13/41 FG for both Game 1 and Game 2.
Some says that he is the best shooter right now in NBA but.... its my first time to see KD struggling like this. I mean 1 game would be understandable but having an awful night for 2 games?

Looks like the defense of Celtics really is affecting him. Their 5 starters is at the top when it comes to defense so the absence of Robert Williams doesn't affect that much to the team because they can still be a good defensive team and we are seeing right now. We have 2 of the best scorers on the same team right now in Kyrie and KD yet they are struggling. I just hope that both of them will bounce back in Games 3 & 4 or they will lose in 5-6 games.

[harizen]

Minnesota Timberwolves literally choked on their Game 3 series against the Memphis Grizzlies. They are in lead by as much as 26 points and take note that in the last 3 minutes of the 3rd quarter, they are in lead by 20+ points. They blew that and the Grizzlies outscored them by 37 points over their 12 points the next quarter. That was an insane choked of the day.

I nailed betting on Memphis Grizzlies and feel regret that I didn't add more bets during a live bet where the Grizzlies have 2.6 odds to win the game when they are behind 15+ points. In the first place, it's difficult to risk a bet for them when they are behind a large lead. Regardless, a win is a win.

Another one, my bet on the Dallas Mavericks is likely to have a chance to win although it's still early to conclude it. They are currently in a lead of around 17 points approaching halftime. Hope their momentum continues. Brunson and Kleber as I mentioned above are the gunners while Dinwiddie still finding for his momentum.

[Bttzed03]

I don't know what's going on with the Grizzlies vs. Wolves. The whole game 3 was like back and forth. One quarter they're hot, the next they become cold   (Q1 - MIN, Q2 - MEM, Q3 - MIN, Q4 - MEM). It's also seldom that you see a team scoring only 12 points in a quarter and even more rare to see it happen in two quarters.

KAT with 75% field goal looks impressive but it's only from 3 of 4 shooting I thought he couldn't go lower than his 15-point performance in game 2 but he just couldn't do anything.

[wheelz1200]

Minnesota Timberwolves literally choked on their Game 3 series against the Memphis Grizzlies. They are in lead by as much as 26 points and take note that in the last 3 minutes of the 3rd quarter, they are in lead by 20+ points. They blew that and the Grizzlies outscored them by 37 points over their 12 points the next quarter. That was an insane choked of the day.

I nailed betting on Memphis Grizzlies and feel regret that I didn't add more bets during a live bet where the Grizzlies have 2.6 odds to win the game when they are behind 15+ points. In the first place, it's difficult to risk a bet for them when they are behind a large lead. Regardless, a win is a win.

Another one, my bet on the Dallas Mavericks is likely to have a chance to win although it's still early to conclude it. They are currently in a lead of around 17 points approaching halftime. Hope their momentum continues. Brunson and Kleber as I mentioned above are the gunners while Dinwiddie still finding for his momentum.

Terrible coaching on the Timberwolves side.  Never calling timeouts to stop the grizzly runs and then not managing a 26 point lead.  Wolves for whatever reason were jacking up 3s early in the shot clock.  At a certain point you need to understand game situation and throttle back.  Limit offensive possessions for Memphis to come back.  Crazy game.

[dwyane36]

Minnesota Timberwolves literally choked on their Game 3 series against the Memphis Grizzlies. They are in lead by as much as 26 points and take note that in the last 3 minutes of the 3rd quarter, they are in lead by 20+ points. They blew that and the Grizzlies outscored them by 37 points over their 12 points the next quarter. That was an insane choked of the day.

I nailed betting on Memphis Grizzlies and feel regret that I didn't add more bets during a live bet where the Grizzlies have 2.6 odds to win the game when they are behind 15+ points. In the first place, it's difficult to risk a bet for them when they are behind a large lead. Regardless, a win is a win.

I don't know what happened to the Wolves, but it was an impressive game and an incredible comeback by the Grizzlies. To be honest, I think the Wolves made it difficult for themselves because they absolutely couldn't do anything in the 4th quarter, both in offense and defense. Regarding live betting, the odds for the Grizzlies to win in this match were really tempting, but I doubt anyone decided to risk betting on their victory while they were losing by 15-20 points.

[Beparanf]

What a beautiful game coming from Golden States Warriors by beating Nuggets on there homecourt. I was scared for a bit on my bet dureing 3rd quarter when both team slow down the tempo of the game. Luckily GSW find a way recover and steal again the momentum to Nuggets.

That crucial steal from Green to Jokic is the game changer to secure the win for GSW.