2025 NBA Season

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The Warriors just ended the road curse.  
Steph Curry celebrating like a thorn was pulled out from his body. A lot of things have to be celebrated though and one of them is Klay Thompson who had been playing better in their last two games.
He finished the game with 10/13 in 3-point shots, that's the Klay we loved to watch. Steph had 33 points and 15 assists.
The splash brothers are back!

Curry is actually doing amazing things at the moment. He is playing on a different level than everyone else. I want to point out his statistics:

32.3 points
7.1 assists
6.7 rebounds
44.7% three-pointer
63.8% two-pointer
79% true shooting

Curry is the only short player to top true shooting list, and he does it with an average of 32+. How unbelievable this is can't be understood because of the warriors' win rate, but this is one of the craziest efficiencies we've seen recently. The main thing is that it looks like he can continue. His middle distance, which he used much more this year and got almost as much efficiency as the layup, is already a great finisher in the hoop, and he is at his best level as he is constantly concentrating because the team is going bad in shooting.

I think the team will recover somehow by trading or by producing a solution from within. Then the mvp race will be between curry, tatum and luka.

[Yaunfitda]

The best season for Clarkson so far, in that game, he took over in the 4th quarter to give the Jazz a comfortable lead, it looks like he already is the main man of the team, the previous 6th man of the year will likely become an all star this season. Their chemistry is really impressive, you can tell by looking at the scores distribution, I mean everyone is contributing on the floor.

I guess the lack of a superstar is working great for the Jazz. Since there is no superstar that hogs the ball, they all get touches and a chance to contribute to a win. That is great basketball. In this scenario, the coach should get a credit as well since he brings out the best on his team even when they are on a rebuilding process.

That specific situation seems to work them at best because they are not following any lead and play of a superstar that will need them to adjust accordingly. Jordan Clarkson is their only all-star player but there's nobody standing above them, as we can see, they are playing fairly as everybody seems to be touching the ball and contribute whenever they have the chance.

Another thing perhaps is that there are no pressures from this guy, they just have to play night in, night out. We already see the potential of Jordan Clarkson in the Jazz, winning 6th man of the year award. But when they start to rebuild, he was not one of those who are traded. So they explore things with Jordan and it seems a very effective as they are winning games and the ball rotation is very high. Unlike before wherein all the ball is on the hands of Mitchell trying to create plays for the team.

[blockman]

I guess the lack of a superstar is working great for the Jazz. Since there is no superstar that hogs the ball, they all get touches and a chance to contribute to a win. That is great basketball.

The rotation is good for a team that doesn't have a superstar because everyone is given the chance to play with their might whenever they've been on the floor. There's no mentally on them that the superstar should work hardly because he's getting paid the most and he should get the most playing time too.

In this scenario, the coach should get a credit as well since he brings out the best on his team even when they are on a rebuilding process.

Their coach Will Hardy is also still a young man, 34 years of age, and then coaching the team at its best. I agree that he should be credited for their wins but I guess that's always been there whenever they get to win.

[Baofeng]

I guess the lack of a superstar is working great for the Jazz. Since there is no superstar that hogs the ball, they all get touches and a chance to contribute to a win. That is great basketball.

The rotation is good for a team that doesn't have a superstar because everyone is given the chance to play with their might whenever they've been on the floor. There's no mentally on them that the superstar should work hardly because he's getting paid the most and he should get the most playing time too.

In this scenario, the coach should get a credit as well since he brings out the best on his team even when they are on a rebuilding process.

Their coach Will Hardy is also still a young man, 34 years of age, and then coaching the team at its best. I agree that he should be credited for their wins but I guess that's always been there whenever they get to win.

Yeah, it's a combination of those factors, they have a new coach with a new system. There is no pressure from the management unlike before, they have tons of superstars and very good player but they failed to reach their potential.

And now the atmosphere is different in the locker room and probably in the front office. And for sure, they are very happy that they have made that trade, letting go of Mitchell and Gobert and then some, and just leaving Clarkson now as their number one option.

[agustina2]

Anthony Davis is having momentum right now, he plays better when he is given the space and priority. It will be short-lived though once Lebron return's as the ball-handler and decision-maker. 

However, they are winning at those teams with below .005. The real test is against those teams that are currently playing well right now in the season. It's good though that they are winnings and that's what matters.

I also hoped that Anthony Davis's dominance in their last 3 games will be consistent.

I also like to give credit to Russell Westbrook for their recent winnings. He have lots of good assists on those games and some of those aren't even simple dish.

[jakelyson]

Anthony Davis is having momentum right now, he plays better when he is given the space and priority. It will be short-lived though once Lebron return's as the ball-handler and decision-maker. 

However, they are winning at those teams with below .005. The real test is against those teams that are currently playing well right now in the season. It's good though that they are winnings and that's what matters.

I also hoped that Anthony Davis's dominance in their last 3 games will be consistent.

I also like to give credit to Russell Westbrook for their recent winnings. He have lots of good assists on those games and some of those aren't even simple dish.

Good to know that Russell Westbrook has found a way to contribute to the Laker's win. It seems that the slash against WB has died down a bit since the Lakers are winning again. Hope he can focus more in his game now that he is not receiving too much criticism from social media.

He is not scoring that much with the minutes he is given but at least he is consistent with assists and rebounds. I guess that is his new role now in the Lakers. Just let Davis be the main man and be the role player coming from the bench. It is working so he should get used to it.

LeBron may not be what he used to be, but I still think he's king. Currently, the Los Angeles Lakers are standing with Anthony Davis in the last 3 games in his absence, but he will be more effective when he comes back. They had a three-game winning streak and now they have an away streak to play. If they manage to win in these matches, they will have a chance to play off, but it is very difficult to talk about the championship.

We should also realize that NBA is as much about winning as it is about being a business. Los Angeles could lose many games, and yet they are still Los Angeles, remember those last Kobe years and afterwards until Lebron came, they were missing playoffs for like 7 years or something, and yet they were profitable business, and with Lebron and another title, even if they end up with just 30 wins this year, they will be a greatly profitable business for TV income, advertisements, and tickets etc, because Lebron is there.

We need to grow up and realize players have value more than what they bring as stats, they are just money making machines and that’s what matters.

That is right. I checked and even though they did not make it to the playoffs last year, the Lakers were still able to net $316 Million in income. Not bad for a team not making it to the playoffs. Lebron is still a cash cow even though his production in the court has slowed down. Now I understand why the Lakers extend his contract even though he is prone to injury now and cannot carry the team. They plan to milk this cow as long as possible.

[chaser15]

I also noticed those good assists by Russell Westbrook. His passing skills are really awesome and I am surprised he can find open teammates that are even unexpected. His teammates are also doing great jobs securing a point every time a good assist was being done.

Anthony Davis is not just becoming dominant in offense but in defense too. That's what the Lakers need and with that 3 games winning streak, I have never seen for a while any criticism of Russel Westbrook or some funny memes on the Los Angeles Lakers.

[Oasisman]

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LeBron can't carry a team anymore, though he can still fill the stat sheet, but his presence in the court is unlike before when he's still in his prime. I'm not even sure how great is his impact once he gets back to the court, because honestly the Lakers were playing well without him. I know he's got a good basketball IQ, so he'll probably going to come up with a good plan for the Lakers to be a competitive team again.
Next up for them is a much tougher opponent than their last 5 games.

Lebron's main concern now is his stats since he has a legacy to protect. Look what happen now to lakers where there's no LBJ on the court there rotation is quite good and for winning 2 consecutive game is morale booster to them. If they can still win on  3rd or even more games without him then I guess its for them to decide what will be the next plan on their rotation.

That's what I'm thinking too, and the reason why the Lakers are struggling because they are very dependent on LeBron's offensive lead. Because, defensively they are playing very very well, but they always struggle to score and execute a good play. Though they're shooting percentage was awful at the start of the season, but I believe a good plays can be a good alternative for a struggling FG %, especially the 3s.
I hope this is not gonna be the case for LeBron, as he still can have like 2-3 years before his legs probably going to be noticeably slowdown.
With that enough time, he could easily break the all time scoring record. Rushing things this season will hurt the Lakers team for sure.

[inthelongrun]

Anthony Davis is having momentum right now, he plays better when he is given the space and priority. It will be short-lived though once Lebron return's as the ball-handler and decision-maker. 

However, they are winning at those teams with below .005. The real test is against those teams that are currently playing well right now in the season. It's good though that they are winnings and that's what matters.

I also hoped that Anthony Davis's dominance in their last 3 games will be consistent.

I also like to give credit to Russell Westbrook for their recent winnings. He have lots of good assists on those games and some of those aren't even simple dish.

Good to know that Russell Westbrook has found a way to contribute to the Laker's win. It seems that the slash against WB has died down a bit since the Lakers are winning again. Hope he can focus more in his game now that he is not receiving too much criticism from social media.

He is not scoring that much with the minutes he is given but at least he is consistent with assists and rebounds. I guess that is his new role now in the Lakers. Just let Davis be the main man and be the role player coming from the bench. It is working so he should get used to it.

Russell Westbrook will continue to receive negative remarks from the fans, media, and even from the Los Angeles Lakers management because in spite of performing a little better it is still far from his $47 million salary for this season alone. In short, he is still a bad investment, sad but it's the reality.

Lakers fans will be all focused on tomorrow's game against the Suns at Phoenix. This will be the real test if AD can indeed carry his team and extend their win streak against a real NBA championship caliber. I think the Suns will win especially since they are playing on their home court in front of their fans which is an advantage.

I actually had my bet already but only ML at 1.36. I need to play it safe because the season is still unpredictable and the Lakers are on a 3-game win streak.

[gagux123]

Yes, they seem fine on paper as their stats are steadily increasing but if you will watch them closely, you may think that they really lack something or it's just me? I can't just point out what it is. It's like AD needs someone who can play with him side-by-side and not only relying on LeBron when it comes to contribution.

LeBron is already an old news, and the league needs to accept that. He can't do big things anymore just to guarantee a win on their behalf, he is just in the league now to break another record but after that, I think he'll slowly rest because his age is catching him up already.

Yes, i have no doubt about it.
I even imagine that if the current Lakers roster were playing with chemistry with each other, they could simply be one of the best teams in the NBA right now.
I believe this is a possibility... I also imagine that LeBron James will set a few more NBA records and after that, I believe he will focus on the development of their children, Bryce and Bronny.

[ajanwalker]

Both Boston and Golden State were defeated in the games played last night. Boston had a very good streak, but Chicago put an end to it. Golden State, on the other hand, lost in the away game to New Orleans. The defeat was inevitable when Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry did not take part in the match.

[carlisle1]

Yes, they seem fine on paper as their stats are steadily increasing but if you will watch them closely, you may think that they really lack something or it's just me? I can't just point out what it is. It's like AD needs someone who can play with him side-by-side and not only relying on LeBron when it comes to contribution.

LeBron is already an old news, and the league needs to accept that. He can't do big things anymore just to guarantee a win on their behalf, he is just in the league now to break another record but after that, I think he'll slowly rest because his age is catching him up already.

Yes, i have no doubt about it.
I even imagine that if the current Lakers roster were playing with chemistry with each other, they could simply be one of the best teams in the NBA right now.
I believe this is a possibility... I also imagine that LeBron James will set a few more NBA records and after that, I believe he will focus on the development of their children, Bryce and Bronny.

Watching them playing against the Spurs maybe yes if that same chemistry will be developed into a solid systematic form of plays,
AD still can dominate inside, he just needs to have someone who's willing to play and attract the defense.

WB and Walker can really create a good opening for AD. They just need to continue breaking the defense and make sure that they

will drop the ball to AD and let him finish the business. This Lakers squad can compete even without LeBron, they just need that
winning mentalities to focus on their goals.

[danherbias07]

And another win for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Even with Paul George sitting on the bench they made thru against the strong Utah Jazz although the last minutes of the game was nerve-racking as the Jazz were really trying to snatch that win from the Clippers homecourt.
Good thing Reggie and Powell are still hot to take the lead back.
They never lost yet after Kawhi Leonard's return. It cannot be seen in the stat sheet, but I guess it boosts the confidence of their players and so is their defense. 3rd win streak.

[LogitechMouse]

Yes, they seem fine on paper as their stats are steadily increasing but if you will watch them closely, you may think that they really lack something or it's just me? I can't just point out what it is. It's like AD needs someone who can play with him side-by-side and not only relying on LeBron when it comes to contribution.

LeBron is already an old news, and the league needs to accept that. He can't do big things anymore just to guarantee a win on their behalf, he is just in the league now to break another record but after that, I think he'll slowly rest because his age is catching him up already.

Yes, i have no doubt about it.
I even imagine that if the current Lakers roster were playing with chemistry with each other, they could simply be one of the best teams in the NBA right now.
I believe this is a possibility... I also imagine that LeBron James will set a few more NBA records and after that, I believe he will focus on the development of their children, Bryce and Bronny.

Watching them playing against the Spurs maybe yes if that same chemistry will be developed into a solid systematic form of plays,
AD still can dominate inside, he just needs to have someone who's willing to play and attract the defense.

WB and Walker can really create a good opening for AD. They just need to continue breaking the defense and make sure that they

will drop the ball to AD and let him finish the business. This Lakers squad can compete even without LeBron, they just need that
winning mentalities to focus on their goals.

AD is a very dominant big back when he is in the Pelicans a few years ago.
The only problem for him is his health and his body being very fragile and very susceptible to injuries.

Injuries affected him so much that it affects his whole NBA career. Now the Lakers are in a 3-game winning streak thanks to AD's very dominating performance in these 3 games and he is the 3rd Lakers player in franchise history who did 30+point - 15+rebound in 3 straight games alongside Shaq and Elgin Baylor.

Now the only question right now is, will it be sustainable? Will his performance in his last 3 games sustainable to carry the whole team? I expect for his numbers to go down in their next games, so I hope that there will be somebody who will help him offensively if that happen.

[Hypnosis00]

Now the only question right now is, will it be sustainable? Will his performance in his last 3 games sustainable to carry the whole team? I expect for his numbers to go down in their next games, so I hope that there will be somebody who will help him offensively if that happen.

let's hope for the best, Davis has the talent and he can always deliver, hopefully, he won't be injured so we will not see the Lakers suffer again. Davis is really prone to injury, I can't remember a season where he finish without an injury, so most likely the chance of him being injure is like 70% most of the time.

[Smack That Ace]

Watching them playing against the Spurs maybe yes if that same chemistry will be developed into a solid systematic form of plays,
AD still can dominate inside, he just needs to have someone who's willing to play and attract the defense.
WB and Walker can really create a good opening for AD. They just need to continue breaking the defense and make sure that they
will drop the ball to AD and let him finish the business. This Lakers squad can compete even without LeBron, they just need that
winning mentalities to focus on their goals.

AD is a very dominant big back when he is in the Pelicans a few years ago.
The only problem for him is his health and his body being very fragile and very susceptible to injuries.
Injuries affected him so much that it affects his whole NBA career. Now the Lakers are in a 3-game winning streak thanks to AD's very dominating performance in these 3 games and he is the 3rd Lakers player in franchise history who did 30+point - 15+rebound in 3 straight games alongside Shaq and Elgin Baylor.
Now the only question right now is, will it be sustainable? Will his performance in his last 3 games sustainable to carry the whole team? I expect for his numbers to go down in their next games, so I hope that there will be somebody who will help him offensively if that happen.

It was a real pleasure to watch Anthony Davis' last three matches. He put on an individual performance that is basically unbelievable and also very hard to imitate.

He has scored.
30 against Spurs,
38 against Pistons,
37 against Nets.

He also had a lot of rebounds (18,16,18). This type of performance is truly amazing.

At this point, I'm not sure if he will be able to maintain this level of performance in the next game. I just don't want him to get injured by pushing his body. Because that could potentially be detrimental to his career, again.


regards

Duke

[Reid]

It was a real pleasure to watch Anthony Davis' last three matches. He put on an individual performance that is basically unbelievable and also very hard to imitate.

He has scored.
30 against Spurs,
38 against Pistons,
37 against Nets.

He also had a lot of rebounds (18,16,18). This type of performance is truly amazing.

At this point, I'm not sure if he will be able to maintain this level of performance in the next game. I just don't want him to get injured by pushing his body. Because that could potentially be detrimental to his career, again.


regards

Duke

This was like the bubble AD and it was definitely missed. I haven't seen him so dominant again after he was injured so it will be a big boost to the Lakers team to see him play like that once again. What I worry more is why does it take for Lebron James to be injured for them to step up their game?
What if he is back? Will the players of the Lakers will also go back to that laid back kind of team that is dependent with him?
I am sure Lebron is now excited to play with them again, but I doubt it will be the same performance as they are now.
Most analysts are still predicting they won't be reaching the playoffs.

[mirakal]

LeBron may not be what he used to be, but I still think he's king. Currently, the Los Angeles Lakers are standing with Anthony Davis in the last 3 games in his absence, but he will be more effective when he comes back. They had a three-game winning streak and now they have an away streak to play. If they manage to win in these matches, they will have a chance to play off, but it is very difficult to talk about the championship.

Anthony Davis is doing great again and the Lakers fans are celebrating because this is how they want it to be when AD playing like how he used to be in his prime, they are hard to beat, and actually this is good for them since they are focusing on him despite the others are saying that he is now prone to injury. LBJ seems a good addition in this kind of play by the Lakers but let's just hope that it won't change to streak loss when he back again because that would be a disaster and a huge regretful decision ever since they are on the momentum to regain back their rank as one of the contenders in the western conference.

I think they will lose again when Lebron James is back. Lebron's main target this season is to gather as many points in order to surpass Kareem Abdul‑Jabbar's all-time scoring record. If he managed to surpass Jabbar's record this season which is very doable, Lebron can play team-first next season during which they will be Westbrook-free and have $47 million which is a lot to spend on new players.

Anthony Davis is having momentum right now, he plays better when he is given the space and priority. It will be short-lived though once Lebron return's as the ball-handler and decision-maker. 

That scenario is actually not far from happening because once Lebron plays again, the rest of the team tend to follow his play and leaving them to adjust to keep up with him but that will be their downside because the ball won't be shared equally. I mean look at them now, they already had 3-0 run without him and because they can now move freely while Westbrook can also do his job properly. Hopefully they won't give any priorities to Lebron again because his achievements won't give the team a win.

[Japinat]

Will this be another season that Lakers fail in even qualifying for playoffs?

Considering the current level of performance, they are really going that way for now. They are the second worst team in the Western Conference after Rockets now. Lebron is giving his best in every single game as usual. Now he has got a thigh injury and missed three games because of it already. If they have another very poor season then I assume Lebron might think of leaving in case he gets a reasonable offer. He is already waiting for playing beside his son and the team don't matter for him I assume.

Seriously not. Judging from their recent performance, yes they got a few wins along the way but they are still struggling to be consistent which is surely not enough to even qualify in the play-in tournament. And if that's already their limit then they should start rebuilding in the next season because their current roster won't get anywhere far.

But they still have a chance to improve while the qualifying phase is still far, I'm thinking that they should stop revolving around Lebron because that's mostly where they messed up, Lebron end up working alone because they are following his play. Let Lebron adjust because there's no doubt that he can still contribute, let the other players step up so that they will be the ones who will end up carrying the team because Lebron cannot do that job anymore.

Yes, consistency is the key for them right now but I can see a hope for them. Last games were not so bad for them, I feel like we might see a little improvement in the at least short term. I agree with your point about Lebron. I hugely respect him and actually love his approach to basketball in the last 5-10 years, but he cannot carry the team anymore. He is just merely too old. That must be accepted by everyone, most of all Lebron. He is still a huge star but it is obvious that some things have to be changed for Lakers, and Lebron might be the biggest of them.

I don't know, but if you look at their last season, they started hot, but when Lebron got injured, they fell down on the rankings and then didn't make it to the playoff. And the situation right now, is that even if Lebron is playing, they are still a bad team. So I doubt that they can make the adjustment, unless they do some trade before or after the All-Star Break to somewhat change the course. And we must have to admit that Lebron is really ageing, he can't carry a team no more like he was with the Cavs, wherein he has the team in his shoulder every game. Now, it's different, he takes care of his body, but sooner or later it will show the wear and tear, and nobody can beat Father time, just saying.

Exactly and that gives more reason why they should stop following Lebron James's lead because they will struggle more soon if he will be get injured and that's not far to happen this season if he will still take the lead. They cannot afford to be in that situation again because they still need his contributions but this time AD should be the lead and not him as their situation now is somehow different from their situation last season where WB is not that reliable and shooting bricks, unlike this season that he is getting better and better.

[darewaller]

AD is a very dominant big back when he is in the Pelicans a few years ago.
The only problem for him is his health and his body being very fragile and very susceptible to injuries.

Injuries affected him so much that it affects his whole NBA career. Now the Lakers are in a 3-game winning streak thanks to AD's very dominating performance in these 3 games and he is the 3rd Lakers player in franchise history who did 30+point - 15+rebound in 3 straight games alongside Shaq and Elgin Baylor.

Now the only question right now is, will it be sustainable? Will his performance in his last 3 games sustainable to carry the whole team? I expect for his numbers to go down in their next games, so I hope that there will be somebody who will help him offensively if that happen.

Even when he was in pelicans he wasn't really healthy at all times. On the very few years when they played very well and even made to playoffs, he was constantly injured and couldn't bring any glory to the team. So, when he was healthy all the way to finals during his Lakers championship year, it was the only time he could actually won it, he had Lebron with him, and they were both healthy and got good squad surrounding them.

At the end of the day, they are not there anymore, both Lebron being old, Westbrook being old, AD constantly bothered by injuries all his career and now too, no good squad surrounding them, it's just not meant to be this year, and won't be next year neither.