2025 NBA Season

[livingfree]

Update, Utah Jazz from number 1 in the West is now ranked at number 4. I think they should start winning games.

They just have one to two more loss than those teams that are 1-3 ranking. But look at their winning stat, they've got more games and got one more win than them.

It is that this ranking thing is based on how many lose a team does but in comparison with the other teams, Jazz got the most games which is in total of 20 games.

While the ranks 1-3 have an average of 17-18 games.

It is just a slight difference and nothing to worry about. People just loved to see the rankings as the basis of power without even going to the small details to see the correct details and that they got more wins. They may be ranked 4th in the West now but that doesn't mean that they are much weaker than the teams above those said rank, moreover, that's already too much to expect from newly formed team who are expected to be tanking this season.

Yeah, it's not that much to think of and that's why I've explained why he doesn't have to worry because it seems that he's not convinced how good the Jazz are.

They'll be up with the Golden State Warriors later and they're coping up with the losses that they've got. On the ranking, GSW is the one that's not on the good rank.

[YuginKadoya]

Just getting to the playoffs would be their best performance this season and surely they will gonna be torn against their opponents in their western conference because the Sacramento Kings this season is like the Memphis last season, even though there aren't any superstars in the team, they can surpass other teams that haven't played well even though they have all the necessary players to win a championship. If they can continue winning at such a rate, obviously their spot in the playoff tree will be guaranteed for sure.

It is the best shot that they got, and just like the Sacramento Kings the Utah Jazz doesn't have any all-stars as well but they are performing awesomely, well the Kings would eventually need to get their Chemistry and Momentum I think the Sacramento Kings may do it but for me, the Sacramento is a sure team that could go to the playoffs, but I could be wrong or this could also be a fluke,


Here are my picks for today's games,

Houston Rockets VS Atlanta Hawks

The stake odds for this game are 3.50 for the Rockets while 1.33 for the Hawks, Right now Jae'Sean Tate can not play for the Rockets while Bruno Fernando, Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, and Josh Christopher are questionable if they can play, while Bogdan Bogdanovic can not play for the Hawks and Jarrett Culver is questionable if he can play, for this Rockets is not in a good shape right now and this could be a one-sided game knowing the Hawks even though Bogdan Bogdanovic can not play for me the Hawks will win this,

Milwaukee Bucks VS Cleveland Cavaliers

The stake odds for this game are 1.68 for the Bucks and 2.25 for the Cavaliers, for the Bucks Joe Ingles can not return until next year, Khris Middleton can not play today, while Jrue Holiday and Pat Connaughton is questionable if they can play, while Ricky Rubio, Dylan Windler, Caris LeVert and Kevin Love can not play and Lamar Stevens are questionable if he can play, for this game I think that because of so much injuries the Cavaliers have the Bucks will win this,

Boston Celtics VS Sacramento Kings

The stake odds for this game are 1.27 for the Celtics and 3.80 for the Kings, Injuries for the Celtics are still the same, while the Kings also got no injuries, for this game, because the Celtics duo is doing great a number of people like them to win so will go with the Celtics aswell,


Golden State Warriors VS Utah Jazz

The stake odds for this game are 1.33 for the Warriors and 3.45 for the Jazz, Right now these are the two teams that I like, and as they are about to face one another I got to see who's really going to win and if what play could be more interesting, Warriors doesn't have injuries except Andre Iguodala, while Rudy Gay, Mike Conley, and Johnny Juzang can not play while Leandro Bolmaro is questionable, but still the Jazz got an exceptional team ready to play but for me, I am going with the Warriors but if the Jazz win I will not be frustrated at all,  

[dwyane36]

There's another NBA player that's in the rumor of going to play in T1 league in Taiwan and that's DeMarcus Cousins.
(https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/demarcus-cousins-reportedly-close-to-joining-taiwans-t1-league)

It's worth noting that Howard dominated in his debut games in this league. So I think if Cousins signs, he will probably dominate as well. On the one hand, it's good that there are leagues in which teams are always willing to sign NBA veterans. On the other hand, the competition in the T1 league seems pretty weak, which means that even a good performance in this league may not be enough to convince NBA scouts.

[freedomgo]

Jazz have lost two matches in a row. Before that, they were showing positive performances. I know some of the matches they've played have been really close. But they did get the result in their favor. From the next game on, I hope they will be able to perform better.

I was disappointed with their game against the Pistons, they should win that game but we didn't see that because what happened was the opposite. I don't know if their method was already exposed, or they are just not making an adjustment in the game. Clarkson was still the best score in that game but their big man wasn't so efficient that time, hopefully, they'll bounce back in their next game.

Next game will be up against the Warriors, that's surely a tough one for them, but upsets are possible.

That's a big test for the Jazz, it will be their 3rd losing streak if they will lose this game. The warriors are 8-1 at home and they have a good rest before this game, so this should be fun as we all know that Jazz is a very surprising team. I like the Warriors but I'm thinking of taking the Jazz ML, just for fun.

If you are a fan of risking for much better odd, then taking Jazz for your pick would give you a decent one. ML will surely attract you, though, just like what you also mentioned, Warriors is 8-1 playing at home.

Something that also needed to analyze Warriors win their last game at home as they
didn't give any chance for Clippers to snatch the game away from them.

Utah Jazz's ML is actually juicy, they are the underdogs here so there would be many bettors who will risk their chances for those odds. But they have to be in their best shape because they will be playing with the Warriors in their own homecourt which will be difficult as they have good records when they are playing at Chase Center. The Jazz will be highly tested I reckon but things might sideways as well because the Warriors are somehow unpredictable these days.

[OgNasty]

A lot of games today but sadly none that I will be able to watch. I would think the day after Thanksgiving will probably provide some interesting gambling results as you never know who was being good and who had a few too many helpings of pie.

I’m also curious how Anthony Davis is going to play once LeBron James is back in the lineup. If he could keep his recent numbers with LeBron along side him then the Lakers might again be a problem.

[Dave1]

A lot of games today but sadly none that I will be able to watch. I would think the day after Thanksgiving will probably provide some interesting gambling results as you never know who was being good and who had a few too many helpings of pie.

I’m also curious how Anthony Davis is going to play once LeBron James is back in the lineup. If he could keep his recent numbers with LeBron along side him then the Lakers might again be a problem.

Its Lakers performance that has been the issue though, not AD or Lebron James. Both can have good numbers in a game, but if there are no supporting cast helping them in terms of production, then the same problem will occur, (not winning games). But the numbers that Davis has been putting in the last 4 to 5 games is really impressive.

I'll tail on the Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets game, I think the Hawks will win and likely cover -7.5.

[Yaunfitda]

Pat Bev suspended for three games for shoving Ayton in case you didn't know yet. The punishment looks harsh but I guess that's what repeat offenders get. I'm all for defending or protecting a teammate from being disrespected but do it in front of their faces hehe. Lakers probably still lucky since they'll have a back to back game against a struggling Spurs.

Yeah, saw that on my feed as well, and as we have said, Bev has been pesky defender, but in terms of protecting his team mate he will be the first one to do it just like in this case against Ayton.

And Booker saying that Pat should stop pushing players in the back?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6I2fYgpFts

Kindly remind him though.

[jakelyson]

Based on recent rumors, it seems like DeMarcus Cousins will be playing in Taiwan with Dwight Howard soon.

Actually, it was not a rumor but it was close to happening. DeMarcus Cousins will play in Taiwan’s T1 League.

What remains unofficial is what team he will play. But one thing is for sure, he will continue his basketball career in Taiwan.

At least, he won't remain vacant and idle for long as he really still has that good playing level although unable to fully compete with today's NBA.

Taiwan is starting to become the go to place of ex-NBA players huh. Players from Taiwan will learn a lot from these players. This will improve their skills drastically in the future. I wonder, if this continues, how long before Taiwan become a superpower in basketball in Asia.

West on the other hand seems to be unpredictable. Many teams are shockingly better than the teams we expected to dominate this season.

It is still too early too to tell anyway. The teams are still under 20 games in the season. A lot can still change. Sometimes a trade or an injury will suddenly change the landscape of a conference. Maybe we wait until after the All-star season before we can see who the real dominant teams in the West are.

I think if LeBron James joins the equation as you said, this team is likely to get far better in my opinion. Obviously, if the players start playing well as a team and everyone on the team starts contributing, the star players are going to have less pressure on them. When the players know that there are other players who can come in the clutch, it will be easier for them to perform freely. That will relieve them of a lot of burden. Anthony Davis, Walker, Westbrook, and LeBron James are all set to make the team very strong together. I just hope that the players stay healthy.

That is yet to be proven though. They were losing when Lebron was around and controlling the ball. They are winning when Lebron is sidelined, and the ball has a good rotation. I think Lebron needs to step back and let the young guys take control of the ball. He is still good but becomes a liability in defense when he is on the floor and hogs the ball for stats. That is ruining the team.

[blockman]

There's another NBA player that's in the rumor of going to play in T1 league in Taiwan and that's DeMarcus Cousins.
(https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/demarcus-cousins-reportedly-close-to-joining-taiwans-t1-league)

It's worth noting that Howard dominated in his debut games in this league. So I think if Cousins signs, he will probably dominate as well. On the one hand, it's good that there are leagues in which teams are always willing to sign NBA veterans. On the other hand, the competition in the T1 league seems pretty weak, which means that even a good performance in this league may not be enough to convince NBA scouts.

It's good to see that this league is adopting anyone from the NBA. And I'm sure that if there will be more players from the NBA that no one wants to be signed by any team there.
Then for sure that most teams from T1 will invest in anyone who will want to play in their league. It's like a pleasure to them that someone like them will play in their little league. Taiwan isn't a big country but to see how happy the fans are there for Dwight, for sure anyone that will be there will also receive the same treatment.

[bitgolden]

if nobody will sign him in the NBA then at least he can still continue playing basketball outside the US.

As for Taiwan, getting Howard might create a domino effect towards those NBA players who doesn't have contract right now. We might see more NBA player who doesn't have contract playing not only with Taiwan but maybe other countries (more likely in Asia). A win-win for both parties as the player might be paid higher than what they are giving to their local player (it's the case with Howard this season) and at the same time, getting ex-NBA players will boost the popularity of the T1 league.

I guess Cousins can still be a dominant player. Him and Davis are the top scoring players back when they are at Pelicans. Injuries caused Cousins' career to decline but I think he can still dominate a league lower than NBA obviously. Just look what Howard is doing right now in Taiwan. Dominating the paint, a double-double machine and also shooting threes as well .

I do not understand these players going down this much. Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, Demarcus Cousins, these were all good players that ended up with being so terrible after a while when they aged that they failed to find even a bench spot in the NBA. I mean really? They cannot even be played in some 10th man position? Like do not give them even any minutes when the game is close, just give them time if there is a garbage time.

This shows that they are not wanted in the locker room neither, because they are surely accepting vet minimum right now and not even offered that, and a talent like them for vet minimum is a bargain, so it must be about locker room issues.

[wheelz1200]

if nobody will sign him in the NBA then at least he can still continue playing basketball outside the US.

As for Taiwan, getting Howard might create a domino effect towards those NBA players who doesn't have contract right now. We might see more NBA player who doesn't have contract playing not only with Taiwan but maybe other countries (more likely in Asia). A win-win for both parties as the player might be paid higher than what they are giving to their local player (it's the case with Howard this season) and at the same time, getting ex-NBA players will boost the popularity of the T1 league.

I guess Cousins can still be a dominant player. Him and Davis are the top scoring players back when they are at Pelicans. Injuries caused Cousins' career to decline but I think he can still dominate a league lower than NBA obviously. Just look what Howard is doing right now in Taiwan. Dominating the paint, a double-double machine and also shooting threes as well .

I do not understand these players going down this much. Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, Demarcus Cousins, these were all good players that ended up with being so terrible after a while when they aged that they failed to find even a bench spot in the NBA. I mean really? They cannot even be played in some 10th man position? Like do not give them even any minutes when the game is close, just give them time if there is a garbage time.

This shows that they are not wanted in the locker room neither, because they are surely accepting vet minimum right now and not even offered that, and a talent like them for vet minimum is a bargain, so it must be about locker room issues.

All of these guys have like 20 years of basketball behind them.  They break down easy and teams don't want to take up a roster spot with someone who can only play spot minutes.  They'd rather take a shot on a younger guy.  Most of the time you want your bench guys to bring energy to the game.  Vets on the bench doesn't usually work.

[ultrloa]

There's another NBA player that's in the rumor of going to play in T1 league in Taiwan and that's DeMarcus Cousins.
(https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/demarcus-cousins-reportedly-close-to-joining-taiwans-t1-league)

It's worth noting that Howard dominated in his debut games in this league. So I think if Cousins signs, he will probably dominate as well. On the one hand, it's good that there are leagues in which teams are always willing to sign NBA veterans. On the other hand, the competition in the T1 league seems pretty weak, which means that even a good performance in this league may not be enough to convince NBA scouts.

They maybe not convince NBA scouts for now but for sure when basketball in Taiwan became famous and there are local players show some real potentials then maybe NBA scouts will consider them. For now maybe its worth nothing since in first place the league is new but for sure years rolls there league will became famous due to the action they do for signing up NBA veterans and also with that the skills of their locals will also upgrade to adopt the game style of players they play with.

[Baofeng]

if nobody will sign him in the NBA then at least he can still continue playing basketball outside the US.

As for Taiwan, getting Howard might create a domino effect towards those NBA players who doesn't have contract right now. We might see more NBA player who doesn't have contract playing not only with Taiwan but maybe other countries (more likely in Asia). A win-win for both parties as the player might be paid higher than what they are giving to their local player (it's the case with Howard this season) and at the same time, getting ex-NBA players will boost the popularity of the T1 league.

I guess Cousins can still be a dominant player. Him and Davis are the top scoring players back when they are at Pelicans. Injuries caused Cousins' career to decline but I think he can still dominate a league lower than NBA obviously. Just look what Howard is doing right now in Taiwan. Dominating the paint, a double-double machine and also shooting threes as well .

I do not understand these players going down this much. Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, Demarcus Cousins, these were all good players that ended up with being so terrible after a while when they aged that they failed to find even a bench spot in the NBA. I mean really? They cannot even be played in some 10th man position? Like do not give them even any minutes when the game is close, just give them time if there is a garbage time.

This shows that they are not wanted in the locker room neither, because they are surely accepting vet minimum right now and not even offered that, and a talent like them for vet minimum is a bargain, so it must be about locker room issues.

Yes, perhaps this era is different from previous one, teams are really looking for young guy coming from the bench to contribute. As compare to this veteran players who can still give a good 10 points or more per game. We've seen them last year and I would say that they can still play even Cousins and Carmelo, can provide spark coming from the bench. Anyhow, at least they have their careers outside of the NBA, making good money, feel good as they are treated as superstars in Taiwan or some other league. And that could be enough for them till they retire for good.

Speaking of Dwight Howard though, he responded to Shaq calling the league 'Lifetime Fitness league'. Howard said it's disrespectful for calling the league like that. And that Shaq is too old to be hating.

[gagux123]

A lot of games today but sadly none that I will be able to watch. I would think the day after Thanksgiving will probably provide some interesting gambling results as you never know who was being good and who had a few too many helpings of pie.

I’m also curious how Anthony Davis is going to play once LeBron James is back in the lineup. If he could keep his recent numbers with LeBron along side him then the Lakers might again be a problem.

The same will happen to me, I believe I won't be able to follow most of these games.

I confess that I'm also curious to see and analyze how AD and LeBron James will perform together again!
I noticed that with the absence of one of these players, I noticed that the Lakers had a significant performance improvement.
Let's see if the Lakers will stick with that winning streak with the duo (AD + LeBron) playing together again.

[harizen]

I’m also curious how Anthony Davis is going to play once LeBron James is back in the lineup. If he could keep his recent numbers with LeBron along side him then the Lakers might again be a problem.

The chemistry between Anthony Davis and Lebron James is not really a problem.

Regardless if James is there or not, I see Anthony Davis will still maintain his consistent recent performance.

What I'm worried about are those guys that still not yet getting along smoothly with LBJ on the court. If LeBron James now comes back, expect some PG role again on his side that might change the phase of playing of their supporting role players.

But who knows. Let's see then.

[OgNasty]

Another big night for Anthony Davis as he puts up 25 points and 15 rebounds in tonight’s Lakers victory. Another win without LeBron… They better keep winning when he gets back or there’s going to be even more trade talk.

I don’t know what was up with the Pelicans tonight. They didn’t look very good in their matchup against the Grizzlies and there were a lot of odd rotations. I think Thanksgiving might have played a bit of a role on that one.

[LogitechMouse]

Another big night for Anthony Davis as he puts up 25 points and 15 rebounds in tonight’s Lakers victory. Another win without LeBron… They better keep winning when he gets back or there’s going to be even more trade talk.

Lebron played tonight and tallied 21-8-5 against the Spurs.
That's also why Davis' numbers are slight lower than where it was when Lebron didn't play. Russ didn't have a good night scoring only 3 points but it's a good thing that Brown Jr and Walker stepped up offensively thus, getting the victory on the road.

The problem with the Lakers tonight is their turnovers. 22 turnovers are very high and if you want to enter the playoffs then at least lessen the average turnovers per game. What's even worse is even though Lakers got 22 turnovers, the Spurs didn't maximize on that one because they are one of the worst defensive teams right now in the league. The Lakers still won by 11 points despite having 22 turnovers. They need to lessen it in their next games, but the good thing is the Lakers is starting to get their momentum and Davis is starting to be what he was when they won in the bubble, and he's becoming more efficient in his new position as their starting center.

[danherbias07]

Another big night for Anthony Davis as he puts up 25 points and 15 rebounds in tonight’s Lakers victory. Another win without LeBron… They better keep winning when he gets back or there’s going to be even more trade talk.

Man, he is not stopping with that kind of stats. 15+ rebounds in their last 5 games and 25+ points. That's his bottom. 
Lebron played. 33 minutes. 21-8-5
I like this, with him or without him AD's game is not changing. He better keep that up so they will be able to get a higher seed for the playoffs.

I don’t know what was up with the Pelicans tonight. They didn’t look very good in their matchup against the Grizzlies and there were a lot of odd rotations. I think Thanksgiving might have played a bit of a role on that one.

The aftershock of Thanksgiving. It's either the cholesterol or the wine. 
Golden State Warriors is playing well today but the Jazz is not backing out just yet.

[Sanitough]

Another L for the Jazz, that's their 3rd losing streak. After a hot start, looks like they are in the struggle stage now, hopefully, they'll be able to stop that losing streak. By the way, Rockets are fun to watch,  led by Green, they beat the Hawks at home, nice game for them, they showed their great chemistry.

[ajanwalker]

The King is back and the Los Angeles Lakers put an end to their away phobia. They defeated San Antonio 94-105. LeBron contributed to his team with 21 points. If Lebron does not suffer from injury in the next games, the Los Angeles Lakers will be on the rise. He knocked out the in-form Sacramento Kings in Boston and perhaps kickstarted a new streak.