2025 NBA Season

[goinmerry]

To be honest, I expect we'll only see game 7 in the Celtics vs. Bucks series, while other teams will most likely finish the second round in 6 games.

Since I'm rooting for the Sixers and Mavericks to win their respective game tonight, I will contradict your statement by saying, there will be a Game 7 in both series. But honestly, I'm sure these teams that are currently downed at a 2-3 deficit will not just give up.

Game 6 is their decisive game and surely all the pressure to win is here.

I really hope both of these teams will even the series and force a Game 7.

[Oasisman]

They have not won a home game yet this series, so I believe 76ers will come out and play hard to even the series. A game 7 is good for the league, both Mavericks and 76ers will win the game tomorrow, and we will have an unpredictable series.

Yeah, the Heat haven't won an away game in this series, but they won by 35 points just by destroying the 76ers in the previous match. So if the Heat performs as well tonight, it's unlikely that the 76ers will be helped by home-court advantage. Same with the Mavs, they lost to the Suns by 30 points in their previous match. To be honest, I expect we'll only see game 7 in the Celtics vs. Bucks series, while other teams will most likely finish the second round in 6 games.

Mavs and Suns are going to game 7, I am also expecting Bucks and Celtics will have a game 7, otherwise it'll end on game 6 If the Celtics repeats the same mistake. They could've the lead by now If they didn't become comfortable with their lead in game 5.
Girzz and GSW might have a game 7 as well since the Grizz has been performing their best even without Ja.
The 2nd round is really interesting for most of the series.

[Reid]

Mavs and Suns are going to game 7, I am also expecting Bucks and Celtics will have a game 7, otherwise it'll end on game 6 If the Celtics repeats the same mistake. They could've the lead by now If they didn't become comfortable with their lead in game 5.
Girzz and GSW might have a game 7 as well since the Grizz has been performing their best even without Ja.
The 2nd round is really interesting for most of the series.

Same prediction with the first two games mentioned but not with the GSW. They will try and end it in Game 6, that's for sure. They had enough rest and they kept their trio healthy and just avoided unnecessary accidents during Game 5, benched them for like 19 minutes.

Luka Doncic is absolutely fun to watch, although I don't like isolation plays, it's different when he is the one doing the moves. So old school and maximizing his skills from fakes, spin moves, and shooting. Suns must have someone who will focus on him. Craig tried, so did Crowder, and Bridges. Maybe Johnson? Crowder is too dirty and gets easily frustrated, he cannot win a match against Luka if his emotions will get the best out of him.

[carlisle1]

They have not won a home game yet this series, so I believe 76ers will come out and play hard to even the series. A game 7 is good for the league, both Mavericks and 76ers will win the game tomorrow, and we will have an unpredictable series.

Yeah, the Heat haven't won an away game in this series, but they won by 35 points just by destroying the 76ers in the previous match. So if the Heat performs as well tonight, it's unlikely that the 76ers will be helped by home-court advantage. Same with the Mavs, they lost to the Suns by 30 points in their previous match. To be honest, I expect we'll only see game 7 in the Celtics vs. Bucks series, while other teams will most likely finish the second round in 6 games.

Mavs and Suns are going to game 7, I am also expecting Bucks and Celtics will have a game 7, otherwise it'll end on game 6 If the Celtics repeats the same mistake. They could've the lead by now If they didn't become comfortable with their lead in game 5.
Girzz and GSW might have a game 7 as well since the Grizz has been performing their best even without Ja.
The 2nd round is really interesting for most of the series.

Only Miami manages to advance to the finals, everyone still has game/s to compete. For both Bucks and Warriors, they both need

to win inside their home court, else, the opposing team may upset them if another game will be played on their own home court.

Things that are possible to happen when a do-or-die take place. We can't tell if how GSW and Bucks will finish the series or if we

will see another game for both Memphis and Boston.

[Dave1]

^ One thing that go with Warriors and Bucks is that they can close it out in their home court. And we all know that most of the times, home court advantage is a big factor in playoffs. I mean you have all the crowd behind you. So specially this two teams to advance to their respective division's final, I don't think they wanted to see another game. So I see a very close game between the Warriors and the Memphis, same with the Bucks and Celtics. And I will be leaning towards the home team here.

[Yaunfitda]

To be honest, I expect we'll only see game 7 in the Celtics vs. Bucks series, while other teams will most likely finish the second round in 6 games.

Since I'm rooting for the Sixers and Mavericks to win their respective game tonight, I will contradict your statement by saying, there will be a Game 7 in both series. But honestly, I'm sure these teams that are currently downed at a 2-3 deficit will not just give up.

Game 6 is their decisive game and surely all the pressure to win is here.

I really hope both of these teams will even the series and force a Game 7.

I really like your enthusiasm about rooting for behind team. Mavericks beat Suns with huge game and force game 7 on Suns home while on the other hand which everybody not expecting, Philadelphia already losethe series against Heat with a close fight. Joel Embiid do his best effort to carry his team mate but it seems that his team mates didn't manage to help him to close the gap until the end.

Yes, the Heat finished it out and now moving to the Eastern finals. I also thought that the Philadelphia will play very good at their home court and specially how Joel has been playing. But Joel fell short and so is James Harden, another season ending for him without getting close to a NBA ring. They started the year with a big drama on Ben Simmons case but move forward, they just being unlucky I guess.

[arwin100]

To be honest, I expect we'll only see game 7 in the Celtics vs. Bucks series, while other teams will most likely finish the second round in 6 games.

Since I'm rooting for the Sixers and Mavericks to win their respective game tonight, I will contradict your statement by saying, there will be a Game 7 in both series. But honestly, I'm sure these teams that are currently downed at a 2-3 deficit will not just give up.

Game 6 is their decisive game and surely all the pressure to win is here.

I really hope both of these teams will even the series and force a Game 7.

I really like your enthusiasm about rooting for behind team. Mavericks beat Suns with huge game and force game 7 on Suns home while on the other hand which everybody not expecting, Philadelphia already losethe series against Heat with a close fight. Joel Embiid do his best effort to carry his team mate but it seems that his team mates didn't manage to help him to close the gap until the end.

Yes, the Heat finished it out and now moving to the Eastern finals. I also thought that the Philadelphia will play very good at their home court and specially how Joel has been playing. But Joel fell short and so is James Harden, another season ending for him without getting close to a NBA ring. They started the year with a big drama on Ben Simmons case but move forward, they just being unlucky I guess.

This is though season to them knowing that they are been on huge challenges and we can add up that changes of roosters which totally affect their rotation. Its still good to see them advance to playoffs and next season should be huge adjustment to be made for the rooster they currently have also for their possible picks or trades. Good to see also what performance brought by Miami and we can see that they have edge to win a championship this season.

[Hypnosis00]

To be honest, I expect we'll only see game 7 in the Celtics vs. Bucks series, while other teams will most likely finish the second round in 6 games.

Since I'm rooting for the Sixers and Mavericks to win their respective game tonight, I will contradict your statement by saying, there will be a Game 7 in both series. But honestly, I'm sure these teams that are currently downed at a 2-3 deficit will not just give up.

Game 6 is their decisive game and surely all the pressure to win is here.

I really hope both of these teams will even the series and force a Game 7.

I really like your enthusiasm about rooting for behind team. Mavericks beat Suns with huge game and force game 7 on Suns home while on the other hand which everybody not expecting, Philadelphia already losethe series against Heat with a close fight. Joel Embiid do his best effort to carry his team mate but it seems that his team mates didn't manage to help him to close the gap until the end.

Yes, the Heat finished it out and now moving to the Eastern finals. I also thought that the Philadelphia will play very good at their home court and specially how Joel has been playing. But Joel fell short and so is James Harden, another season ending for him without getting close to a NBA ring. They started the year with a big drama on Ben Simmons case but move forward, they just being unlucky I guess.

That series is finally over, but we have a suns/mavericks game 7, and that is good enough.
I think in the 2nd round, that's the only series that will go to game 7 as I believe Bucks and Warriors will finish their series tomorrow.

[LogitechMouse]

To be honest, I expect we'll only see game 7 in the Celtics vs. Bucks series, while other teams will most likely finish the second round in 6 games.

Since I'm rooting for the Sixers and Mavericks to win their respective game tonight, I will contradict your statement by saying, there will be a Game 7 in both series. But honestly, I'm sure these teams that are currently downed at a 2-3 deficit will not just give up.

Game 6 is their decisive game and surely all the pressure to win is here.

I really hope both of these teams will even the series and force a Game 7.

I really like your enthusiasm about rooting for behind team. Mavericks beat Suns with huge game and force game 7 on Suns home while on the other hand which everybody not expecting, Philadelphia already losethe series against Heat with a close fight. Joel Embiid do his best effort to carry his team mate but it seems that his team mates didn't manage to help him to close the gap until the end.

Yes, the Heat finished it out and now moving to the Eastern finals. I also thought that the Philadelphia will play very good at their home court and specially how Joel has been playing. But Joel fell short and so is James Harden, another season ending for him without getting close to a NBA ring. They started the year with a big drama on Ben Simmons case but move forward, they just being unlucky I guess.

They know that Embiid isn't 100% and yet Harden choked in the crucial game of their season.
Its a must-win for the 76ers but Harden didn't stepped up. 0 points in the 2nd half? He's unreliable especially in times like this. I don't know if who to blame with this. If its Harden or Embiid or Coach Doc Rivers.

Well, it is what it is. Congratulations for the Heat as they will wait for the Celtics/Bucks winner in the ECF. For the Sixers, changing their coach might be their first move this off-season. Maybe putting D'Antoni as their head coach what can you say?

[Davidvictorson]

Mavs and Suns are going to game 7, I am also expecting Bucks and Celtics will have a game 7, otherwise it'll end on game 6 If the Celtics repeats the same mistake. They could've the lead by now If they didn't become comfortable with their lead in game 5.
Girzz and GSW might have a game 7 as well since the Grizz has been performing their best even without Ja.
The 2nd round is really interesting for most of the series.

In my own opinion, the suns will lose game 7 to the Mavericks this Sunday  because there is no way a team can win a game in Dallas because its tough to play there and the mavericks are a good 3 point shooting team and the suns are really in trouble because if they lose game 7 Chris Paul will never hear the end of this. Suns had their chance last year and have had an air of entitlement, arrogance and overconfidence this year.

[Kasabus]

Mavs and Suns are going to game 7, I am also expecting Bucks and Celtics will have a game 7, otherwise it'll end on game 6 If the Celtics repeats the same mistake. They could've the lead by now If they didn't become comfortable with their lead in game 5.
Girzz and GSW might have a game 7 as well since the Grizz has been performing their best even without Ja.
The 2nd round is really interesting for most of the series.

In my own opinion, the suns will lose game 7 to the Mavericks this Sunday  because there is no way a team can win a game in Dallas because its tough to play there and the mavericks are a good 3 point shooting team and the suns are really in trouble because if they lose game 7 Chris Paul will never hear the end of this. Suns had their chance last year and have had an air of entitlement, arrogance and overconfidence this year.

Dallas will be playing at the home court of the Suns, they have not won a single game in this series on the road as well, so the advantage is on the Suns. What I like about Dallas is they have the momentum in game 7, so expect a great game, for sure it's an intense game and a very physical game.

[Jating]

Mavs and Suns are going to game 7, I am also expecting Bucks and Celtics will have a game 7, otherwise it'll end on game 6 If the Celtics repeats the same mistake. They could've the lead by now If they didn't become comfortable with their lead in game 5.
Girzz and GSW might have a game 7 as well since the Grizz has been performing their best even without Ja.
The 2nd round is really interesting for most of the series.

In my own opinion, the suns will lose game 7 to the Mavericks this Sunday  because there is no way a team can win a game in Dallas because its tough to play there and the mavericks are a good 3 point shooting team and the suns are really in trouble because if they lose game 7 Chris Paul will never hear the end of this. Suns had their chance last year and have had an air of entitlement, arrogance and overconfidence this year.

Dallas will be playing at the home court of the Suns, they have not won a single game in this series on the road as well, so the advantage is on the Suns. What I like about Dallas is they have the momentum in game 7, so expect a great game, for sure it's an intense game and a very physical game.

And that's what they need in game 7, be physical and not let the Suns take over otherwise it will be over. We know that the Suns has the advantage inside with Ayton, but at least throw same screens and then take advantage of the mismatch which they have been doing but it is not effective when they are playing at the Suns homecourt. And the Mavs needs to improved their shooting too if they wanted to pull the biggest upset in this playoff and win against the West top seed.

[Vaculin]

Mavs and Suns are going to game 7, I am also expecting Bucks and Celtics will have a game 7, otherwise it'll end on game 6 If the Celtics repeats the same mistake. They could've the lead by now If they didn't become comfortable with their lead in game 5.
Girzz and GSW might have a game 7 as well since the Grizz has been performing their best even without Ja.
The 2nd round is really interesting for most of the series.

In my own opinion, the suns will lose game 7 to the Mavericks this Sunday  because there is no way a team can win a game in Dallas because its tough to play there and the mavericks are a good 3 point shooting team and the suns are really in trouble because if they lose game 7 Chris Paul will never hear the end of this. Suns had their chance last year and have had an air of entitlement, arrogance and overconfidence this year.

Dallas will be playing at the home court of the Suns, they have not won a single game in this series on the road as well, so the advantage is on the Suns. What I like about Dallas is they have the momentum in game 7, so expect a great game, for sure it's an intense game and a very physical game.

And that's what they need in game 7, be physical and not let the Suns take over otherwise it will be over. We know that the Suns has the advantage inside with Ayton, but at least throw same screens and then take advantage of the mismatch which they have been doing but it is not effective when they are playing at the Suns homecourt. And the Mavs needs to improved their shooting too if they wanted to pull the biggest upset in this playoff and win against the West top seed.

Mavs are moving the ball very well, but if they will give up easily, that would be giving the easy win to the Suns after a hard-fought last 6 games. Luka is not new in game 7 series, he failed before but maybe this time he can get this one. Luka and Brunson have played well in game 5, it was only Bullock, Finney Smith, and Dinwiddie who are off, if they'll play better, maybe Mavs can give a great match up.

[Pamadar]

Mavs and Suns are going to game 7, I am also expecting Bucks and Celtics will have a game 7, otherwise it'll end on game 6 If the Celtics repeats the same mistake. They could've the lead by now If they didn't become comfortable with their lead in game 5.
Girzz and GSW might have a game 7 as well since the Grizz has been performing their best even without Ja.
The 2nd round is really interesting for most of the series.

In my own opinion, the suns will lose game 7 to the Mavericks this Sunday  because there is no way a team can win a game in Dallas because its tough to play there and the mavericks are a good 3 point shooting team and the suns are really in trouble because if they lose game 7 Chris Paul will never hear the end of this. Suns had their chance last year and have had an air of entitlement, arrogance and overconfidence this year.

Dallas will be playing at the home court of the Suns, they have not won a single game in this series on the road as well, so the advantage is on the Suns. What I like about Dallas is they have the momentum in game 7, so expect a great game, for sure it's an intense game and a very physical game.

Dallas will be back at Sun's home court and it's true that both teams didn't win any road game. That's the reason why the

Series ended up in a final one game final, win or rest for the whole season. It will be fate that will allow
any team between the two to move forward and play for another series for the WCF.

We can't really predict, it's a matter of how the players and the system from both coaches to implement and win the
game.

[danherbias07]

Dallas will be back at Sun's home court and it's true that both teams didn't win any road game. That's the reason why the

Series ended up in a final one game final, win or rest for the whole season. It will be fate that will allow
any team between the two to move forward and play for another series for the WCF.

We can't really predict, it's a matter of how the players and the system from both coaches to implement and win the
game.

It actually is kind of exciting. Last year 2 pairs of teams also made it to game 7. 76ers vs Hawks and Nets vs Bucks. It was surprising as the Hawks won that series in 76ers home and the same with Bucks who won it in Nets home.

I watched carefully how the Mavs are trying to confuse the Suns. Two guard attackers Doncic and Brunson and the rest will set it up for an outside shot. While the Suns do the same with CP3 and Booker, better, they have Ayton who is dominating the paint. But this may also be their weakness as Jason Kidd used Powell for only 17 minutes which means he trusted the smaller guys to do something about Ayton who played 30 minutes.
It could become a battle of player rotation.

[OgNasty]

A couple of teams facing elimination game 6's today.  The Bucks have the Celtics with their backs against the wall at 3-2 and the Warriors have the Grizzlies fighting to stay alive at 3-2.  Both games will be on ESPN tonight for easy watching.   

I'm honestly surprised that the Celtics and the Grizzlies have been able to stay alive this long.  Maybe more surprised that the Grizzlies managed to win without Ja Morant in the lineup.  That's insane considering how well the Warriors have been playing.  The Celtics I think are a better matchup for the Bucks, especially the way Taytum has been playing, but I still think that Giannis is too much for them (When Middleton?).  I do think the Miami Heat defense will be difficult on Giannis it the Bucks do get to the next round.  The way they were triple teaming Embiid is going to be a problem for Giannis I think.

[diderdrogba]

I'm really shocked to see that Miami Heat finished the job already by 4-2 last night. I was feeling very confident about a win for Philadelphia 76ers but they lost the game 99-90. I was pretty sure about Embiid to make a big difference actually but he couldn't. And this was very important at this point. Maybe they could have won this game if he performed better. He got only 20 points. And of course, Harden's effort was poor too by 11 points only. Congrats to Heat!

[Sanitough]

I'm really shocked to see that Miami Heat finished the job already by 4-2 last night. I was feeling very confident about a win for Philadelphia 76ers but they lost the game 99-90. I was pretty sure about Embiid to make a big difference actually but he couldn't. And this was very important at this point. Maybe they could have won this game if he performed better. He got only 20 points. And of course, Harden's effort was poor too by 11 points only. Congrats to Heat!

Harden was a big factor on that loss, last game on their home court, Harden scored 30 points IIRC, and that 11 points is unacceptable for a star player. Miami Heat star player Butler showed consistency in the game, and his teammates have stepped up so they deserve the big win.

Strus contributed 20 points, this guy is a huge contributor on that win, and he was struggling in the last 2 road games, so he is a surprised.

[wiss19]

Honestly Heat is "a bit" lucky for this series. I do not mean to say that they would lose the series if Embiid was available all games and healthy, who knows maybe Heat would have won even with that, but at the same time it is not clear if they would be the one to come out on top of Embiid was available and 100% ready.

It's still cool though, they were great 2 years ago and reached finals only to lose to Lakers, and they are still going strong. Look at Lakers meanwhile, they are out of playoffs, so this consistency means a lot, doesn't mean you will win the ring, but at least you have a better chance if you keep trying. People mocked Raptors for losing to Cavs every year, but they got a ring in the end one way or another.

[Yogee]

Honestly Heat is "a bit" lucky for this series. I do not mean to say that they would lose the series if Embiid was available all games and healthy, who knows maybe Heat would have won even with that, but at the same time it is not clear if they would be the one to come out on top of Embiid was available and 100% ready.

You can look at their head-to-head in 2021 to 2022 regular season for better comparison.

This is not about Heat's "luck" but about Sixer's lack of depth. I bet Miami could win or force the Sixers to a game 7 without Buttler on their line up.

You can also attribute Sixer's loss to their chemistry and to their coach. They are playing the blame game after they lost the series. I don't know who is correct but that's a messy locker room.

It's still cool though, they were great 2 years ago and reached finals

Almost the same team that just defeated the Sixers.