2024 NBA Season

[Velvet78]

I was wrong about Mavericks as I thought like they would win two or three games in their series. They gave up on the series very earlier and Warriors became the champions of the Western Conference very easily by 4-1 in total. After seeing them play sharp against Suns before, my expectations were really high from Mavericks in this. But they didn't even get close to Warriors's level I'm afraid. I guess that many people weren't expecting Warriors to finish it this much dominant. I must add that I really liked Thompson in the game too.

They didn't give up but the Golden State Warriors just dominate them early. It's clear that the Warriors and Mavericks have a wide gap.

The Warriors are playing at a high level and I think they have a big chance to be the NBA champion this season. I can't see how teams in the East will deal with the Warriors. Their young guns are also contributing well and they deserved to taste their first NBA title experience.

Mavericks can come back anytime. They are still young. It's a good experience that they faced the championship lineup of the Warriors.

Mavericks can still do better than this in the future. I agree on it one hundred percent. As for Warriors' probable opponent in the NBA finals, I don't expect Warriors to deal with it easily. We had better get prepared for an amazing final round for the championship. It seems to me like Celtics are closer to the finals now but I'm saying it by comparing the real power of both teams. Normally they have equal chance to do this now as the series is 3-3. If we see a Celtics - Warriors finale, I'm going with Celtics. But in the other case, I'm picking Warriors.

[dwyane36]

Though this may be the case, I still doubt that the Heat (assuming they win game 7) can pass through the powerhouse of GSW. The team chemistry, individual skills, and player development of the latter is just too difficult to overcome.

I agree that the Warriors will probably be favorites in the final series against both the Heat and the Celtics. However, it's worth noting that the Heat can sometimes be very good at defense. So if the Heat finds a way to stop the splash brothers, then they might have a chance to win the final series. Moreover, the result of game 6 showed that the Heat players were not going to give up.

[Yogee]

Both Heat and Celtics doesn't really give a fuc* where they are playing as we have seen in this series so you can take out the home advantage for game 7 when betting.

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Now I think Tyler Herro will be able to play in Game 7 considering he was forcing the coaching staff and management to let him play in Game 6. He may feel better now and that will be a great addition to the Heat's offense who had been exhausting their options.
Also, a good spacer with his isolation attacks and transition plays. That kid is never afraid to shoot or attack the paint.

He did well in game 1 but I have not been impressed with his overall performance in this series so far. He's not afraid to shoot I give him that but he's also made poor decisions like not running down the clock when they're leading.

[Harkorede]

Though this may be the case, I still doubt that the Heat (assuming they win game 7) can pass through the powerhouse of GSW. The team chemistry, individual skills, and player development of the latter is just too difficult to overcome.

I agree that the Warriors will probably be favorites in the final series against both the Heat and the Celtics. However, it's worth noting that the Heat can sometimes be very good at defense. So if the Heat finds a way to stop the splash brothers, then they might have a chance to win the final series. Moreover, the result of game 6 showed that the Heat players were not going to give up.

I think Celtics would be a tougher team for the Warriors than the Heat, simply because the Celtics are imo better defensively, but you really can't take way how impressive the Heat were in the regular season, they've not been the same thing in the post season however, but I understand that all the guys are playing with some level of injury and none of these players is even 85-90% fit and if it were to be the regular season, most of them would be sitting games out.

[Pamadar]

Heat had an amazing game 6 and even though it was a close game, they were managed to get the big win. But the injuries their players having are a big question for the game 7. Tyler Herro will probably miss game 7. And Kyle Lowry (hamstring), Max Strus (hamstring) and P.J. Tucker (knee) are also questionable. Only for the sake of the series and the quality of basketball, I wish Heat will have a full roster as much as possible. This changes things in my opinion. If both teams would be healthy, I would say Heat is the probable winner but with these injuries, they need another miracle performances from Butler and someone else.

And maybe that is their last stand against Boston in game 6. However, it's not over yet, that's what they said of the Heat, that Celtics are going to end the series. But they have survived and now are going to play at their court with confidence even though they are ridden with injuries. And again, players like Butler are going to try and win, against all expectations. So this could be another close one and it's hard to predict who is going to win but the Celtics again are the favorite.

Hard to predict do or die game between these 2 eastern final contenders, players are really doing all the best

that they can to win each game, we can't really tell who's going to move forward for the final appearance
and it's great to see both teams are doing their best.

Another adjustment will be expected for both sides. The core players are the first line to rely on winning this
series, experienced and eagerness will reward them the win!

[gagux123]

I agree that the Warriors will probably be favorites in the final series against both the Heat and the Celtics. However, it's worth noting that the Heat can sometimes be very good at defense. So if the Heat finds a way to stop the splash brothers, then they might have a chance to win the final series. Moreover, the result of game 6 showed that the Heat players were not going to give up.

I also imagine that... I believe the Warriors will be the champions in this season... and many people expect it too

For this not happen, the Celtics/Heat will need an excellent performance defensively and offensively to beat the Warriors.

[btc_angela]

I agree that the Warriors will probably be favorites in the final series against both the Heat and the Celtics. However, it's worth noting that the Heat can sometimes be very good at defense. So if the Heat finds a way to stop the splash brothers, then they might have a chance to win the final series. Moreover, the result of game 6 showed that the Heat players were not going to give up.

I also imagine that... I believe the Warriors will be the champions in this season... and many people expect it too

For this not happen, the Celtics/Heat will need an excellent performance defensively and offensively to beat the Warriors.

The question is who is going to stop the splash brothers on Heat side? plus they have Jordan Poole to contend as well. And then they have a good movement, very dynamic that if they defender just for a second blink, the splash brothers are open to go for a 3 point. And whoever it is, they have to do it day in, day out to pull a upset win against the Warriors in the NBA Finals.

[danherbias07]

Both Heat and Celtics doesn't really give a fuc* where they are playing as we have seen in this series so you can take out the home advantage for game 7 when betting.

LOL! 
Yeah, Miami Heat is actually the underdog even at their home @+2. I think what happened with the series made that possible. The Celtics won at FTX arena twice and bookies expect they can win there again at Game 7.

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Now I think Tyler Herro will be able to play in Game 7 considering he was forcing the coaching staff and management to let him play in Game 6. He may feel better now and that will be a great addition to the Heat's offense who had been exhausting their options.
Also, a good spacer with his isolation attacks and transition plays. That kid is never afraid to shoot or attack the paint.

He did well in game 1 but I have not been impressed with his overall performance in this series so far. He's not afraid to shoot I give him that but he's also made poor decisions like not running down the clock when they're leading.

Well, he is better than Duncan Robinson who is a weakness on the defensive end. If there's a deciding point I'd rather pick Herro with the ability to stay in front of an opponent than Duncan. Having a backup ballhandler to switch with Lowry will also be helpful while they are resting.

[Dart18]

I agree that the Warriors will probably be favorites in the final series against both the Heat and the Celtics. However, it's worth noting that the Heat can sometimes be very good at defense. So if the Heat finds a way to stop the splash brothers, then they might have a chance to win the final series. Moreover, the result of game 6 showed that the Heat players were not going to give up.

I also imagine that... I believe the Warriors will be the champions in this season... and many people expect it too

For this not happen, the Celtics/Heat will need an excellent performance defensively and offensively to beat the Warriors.

Ain't we witnessing that right now? Excellent performance defensively and offensively on both Celtics and Heat. That is why they can win even on road games.
The Warriors though has something that is difficult to defeat, it's their experience. They have been in the Finals for 6 times including now and when you have that you don't panic in crucial moments unlike the teams playing in the East.

NBA making more money. They did it in Mavs and now in Heat.
Heat fined $25,000 for violating bench decorum rules

[Ziskinberg]

I agree that the Warriors will probably be favorites in the final series against both the Heat and the Celtics. However, it's worth noting that the Heat can sometimes be very good at defense. So if the Heat finds a way to stop the splash brothers, then they might have a chance to win the final series. Moreover, the result of game 6 showed that the Heat players were not going to give up.

I also imagine that... I believe the Warriors will be the champions in this season... and many people expect it too

For this not happen, the Celtics/Heat will need an excellent performance defensively and offensively to beat the Warriors.

Ain't we witnessing that right now? Excellent performance defensively and offensively on both Celtics and Heat. That is why they can win even on road games.
The Warriors though has something that is difficult to defeat, it's their experience. They have been in the Finals for 6 times including now and when you have that you don't panic in crucial moments unlike the teams playing in the East.

NBA making more money. They did it in Mavs and now in Heat.
Heat fined $25,000 for violating bench decorum rules

That's peanuts for a big team like the heat, it doesn't matter if they will get fined as long as they will win the series, and they are now in the last game to prove that they are the better team than the Celtics. I'm really excited about this game tomorrow, I'll going to give time to watching this great game 7, heat should win this.

[carlisle1]

I agree that the Warriors will probably be favorites in the final series against both the Heat and the Celtics. However, it's worth noting that the Heat can sometimes be very good at defense. So if the Heat finds a way to stop the splash brothers, then they might have a chance to win the final series. Moreover, the result of game 6 showed that the Heat players were not going to give up.

I also imagine that... I believe the Warriors will be the champions in this season... and many people expect it too

For this not happen, the Celtics/Heat will need an excellent performance defensively and offensively to beat the Warriors.

Ain't we witnessing that right now? Excellent performance defensively and offensively on both Celtics and Heat. That is why they can win even on road games.
The Warriors though has something that is difficult to defeat, it's their experience. They have been in the Finals for 6 times including now and when you have that you don't panic in crucial moments unlike the teams playing in the East.

NBA making more money. They did it in Mavs and now in Heat.
Heat fined $25,000 for violating bench decorum rules

Yup! Experienced is what the Warriors have as an advantage t whoever they will be facing this upcoming NBA finals, a team who switched

the momentum to favor them in the last few minutes of the final quarter, a team who is not easily giving up and continues to rally back

to snatch the win from any team. Both Miami and Boston need to work it out. They have that history of losing big leads in the final quarter

which Warriors may abused them once they've met in the finals.

[freedomgo]

I agree that the Warriors will probably be favorites in the final series against both the Heat and the Celtics. However, it's worth noting that the Heat can sometimes be very good at defense. So if the Heat finds a way to stop the splash brothers, then they might have a chance to win the final series. Moreover, the result of game 6 showed that the Heat players were not going to give up.

I also imagine that... I believe the Warriors will be the champions in this season... and many people expect it too

For this not happen, the Celtics/Heat will need an excellent performance defensively and offensively to beat the Warriors.

Ain't we witnessing that right now? Excellent performance defensively and offensively on both Celtics and Heat. That is why they can win even on road games.
The Warriors though has something that is difficult to defeat, it's their experience. They have been in the Finals for 6 times including now and when you have that you don't panic in crucial moments unlike the teams playing in the East.

NBA making more money. They did it in Mavs and now in Heat.
Heat fined $25,000 for violating bench decorum rules

Yup! Experienced is what the Warriors have as an advantage t whoever they will be facing this upcoming NBA finals, a team who switched

the momentum to favor them in the last few minutes of the final quarter, a team who is not easily giving up and continues to rally back

to snatch the win from any team. Both Miami and Boston need to work it out. They have that history of losing big leads in the final quarter

which Warriors may abused them once they've met in the finals.

Miami has the experience, but with Butler leading the team, they have not won a championship yet, so it's a tough challenge for them if they will be in the NBA Finals. It's gonna be hard to predict, but it looks like the sharps are betting on the Celtics tomorrow to win and cover, let's see.

[CLS63]

The winner of the Eastern Conference is going to be decided in Miami tonight. Even though Heat have the home court advantage in this game, I still see Celtics as one step ahead of them. But Butler's performance in their last game was really very special. If a player manages to shine out like Butler in the seventh game of the series, this can change the way things go completely.

[yazher]

The winner of the Eastern Conference is going to be decided in Miami tonight. Even though Heat have the home court advantage in this game, I still see Celtics as one step ahead of them. But Butler's performance in their last game was really very special. If a player manages to shine out like Butler in the seventh game of the series, this can change the way things go completely.

As I said, I wanted to see game 7 between these two current heavyweight teams in the Eastern Conference and it would be good to watch it live with friends for most of us really wanted to see the Boston Celtics win this series. But the problem here is Butler, He is like someone who doesn't give up even though they were losing in the game 6 and yet he managed to takeover and beat the Celtics even though they catch up with them in the first half but in the second half, he was playing like prime Lebron and boost his team to win game 6 and forced game 7.

[Reid]

The winner of the Eastern Conference is going to be decided in Miami tonight. Even though Heat have the home court advantage in this game, I still see Celtics as one step ahead of them. But Butler's performance in their last game was really very special. If a player manages to shine out like Butler in the seventh game of the series, this can change the way things go completely.

Have you seen Butler went toe to toe with Lebron James at the bubble? Exhausted but never gave up. That's him doing the Finals and I bet he can still remember that. He will do the same at this Easter Conference Finals even without anyone helping him. Williams will be his problem upon attacking the paint but if he could get him to receive fouls then it will be a game ender for the Celtics.
Just one more good night and this will be over, I am betting for the Miami Heat to win this last game of the East.

[judas]

We are finally going to find out the victorious team in this series tonight. Miami Heat have a really good advantage of playing home indeed. But at this stage, I don't think that it will matter much. Both teams defeated each other in away games in this series before. This must be enough proof for this as a result. I will also choose Boston Celtics to make it to the finals. I think they will defeat Miami Heat by a close point difference and become the opponent of Warriors after. I will expect to see a strong effort by Tatum in this one too.

[OgNasty]

We are finally going to find out the victorious team in this series tonight. Miami Heat have a really good advantage of playing home indeed. But at this stage, I don't think that it will matter much. Both teams defeated each other in away games in this series before. This must be enough proof for this as a result. I will also choose Boston Celtics to make it to the finals. I think they will defeat Miami Heat by a close point difference and become the opponent of Warriors after. I will expect to see a strong effort by Tatum in this one too.

Nothing beats a game 7 in the NBA playoffs.  This is going to be a great one for sure.  I didn't think Miami would make it this far, but they've done a hell of a job in the playoffs.  I still think Boston is going to rise to the occasion and beat them tonight, but I've been wrong a few times about Miami already.  I just find it hard to believe that Jimmy Butler can carry a team to the Finals, but that seems to be what's happening.  My prediction is that he'll be held to below 25 points and the Celtics will win.  If he puts up another 40+ and gets them a win, I may have to acknowledge that he's a star player instead of locker room cancer.

[dezoel]

I am ill I normally do not miss out any chance to watch game 7's, not even if it is first round. I would watch it no matter which series it is because the best games are always played during game 7's. Even if one team doesn't, the other one brings the A game, and usually both teams does that.

Remember that Mavs and Suns just recently, that was one of the all time performances this current Mavs roster pulled off, never seen them play that well. However, it is after midnight for me, near to morning and I have a bit of a fever, not too much thankfully and I got tested and not Covid, so it should be ok in a few days hopefully, but can't wake up early to watch it unfortunately. I hope it is a boring game .

[Jating]

We are finally going to find out the victorious team in this series tonight. Miami Heat have a really good advantage of playing home indeed. But at this stage, I don't think that it will matter much. Both teams defeated each other in away games in this series before. This must be enough proof for this as a result. I will also choose Boston Celtics to make it to the finals. I think they will defeat Miami Heat by a close point difference and become the opponent of Warriors after. I will expect to see a strong effort by Tatum in this one too.

Crucial games at home court? of course it matter much at this is a series and you want to get any advantage that you can have at this point. And so with the fans behind, the team might be push to their limits and will try to win at any cost. It will be close by I think that the Heat will Butler will win the series and face the Warriors in the finals. And this could be a defensive and chess game and not expecting the kind of big lead games.

[ingiltere]

Hi OP, I'm just a bit confused with the poll.

What do you mean by "finals poll coming"?
I just voted for fun although I don't understand, but would care to explain what's it all about?

Why are you confused? I was waiting for Eastern Conference finals game 7 to change the poll for NBA Finals winner, so I leave it blank for now. I already mentioned this in my previous post.

I'm waiting for Eastern Conference champion to update the poll for 2022 NBA Finals. Golden State Warriors is the first team to make it but we'll see if Boston or Miami will take other spot either today or two days later.

I'm very excited about this game. I think Boston is slightly favorite but it will be a very though match, both teams want to make it to the finals. Miami rely heavily on Jimmy Butler on offense but Boston get score more from all players. You can't expect game six performance from Butler all the time so other guys should help scoring for Miami too. Boston don't just rely on Tatum, they have more options and that makes defending more difficult for opponents. Tyler Herro is still questionable, Lowry should take more responsibility. We'll see in a couple of hours what will happen.