2025 NBA Season

[Botnake]

I really believe that KD, Booker, Ayton, and CP3 can establish great chemistry. They are now the deadliest shooting team and are a real force to be reckoned with if they stay healthy. I am so excited to see these top teams playing against each other in the playoffs. And how the underdogs Sacramento Kings perform in the playoffs.

I hope so because they are already a big 4. KD is probably their best player, although Booker is the franchise player. However, if he knows how to play with KD like Curry did, winning a championship should be very easy. One crucial thing here is the health of Durant. Hopefully, injuries will not be a hindrance for him, as even if we say they still have the original big 3, losing one superstar would really hurt the team.

[death69]

I didn't realize the Bucks vs Heat game would be televised.  I'm pleasantly surprised to discover that it is on ESPN right now.    That means I get to watch Kevin Love's debut.  He got the start and already has 3 rebounds in the first 3 minutes.  Great to see him out there putting in work and playing like Kevin Love of old.  I hope this trade revitalizes him and shows that he isn't ready to retire, even if the Cavaliers wanted to pay him to leave their team...  Giannis is back from injury and while he's starting the game 0-2 from the field, Bucks fans have to be glad to see him back out there.

Even though he hasn't scored yet, Kevin Love is back on the floor and giving it his all. The Bucks were already a formidable team, but with Giannis's return they will be invincible. Additionally, the return of Bobby Portis is a major boost for the team.

Up next is a showdown with the Charlotte Hornets, and it promises to be a barnburner. The anticipation is slowly but surely seeping into my very bones. And maybe we'll witness some breathtaking plays that will leave us shouting our approval until our lungs give out.

But it's still early in the season, so the Bucks still have opportunity to improve. We're in for a thrilling ride, so let's keep our chins up and cheer for the squad.

[ultrloa]

Westbrook though, he got a pretty decent stats in the game today even if he's still adjusting to the team. He got 17 points with a 53.8% FG and 1/4 3PA which is 25% beyond the arc. Like as expected, he's just there to open up a spot for the main guys but he's not really restricted to shoot the ball whenever he got an opening.

Overall, he did a great job. The problem with the Clippers is their defense. Imagine, they allowed the Kings to score 176 points in double overtime. I mean, if there was good defense, no way a team would reach even 150 points in two overtimes. I guess they need to carefully look at their defense as that has been their problem so far, in my opinion.

They did score huge though,  but WB fouled out in the game and they let the Kings escape this one at their homecourt. Internet though exploded again as blaming WB for the lost and for them the Clippers is doom and cursed. 

But this is not WB's team, it's Kawhi and Paul George and they are the one going to carry this team.

WB is just one piece of the puzzle that should fit in perfectly in their rotation.

Lol, crazy fans blaming someone for a lose while the fact that Clippers and Kings match up is really a great one, but its just Clippers got short handed on that and Kings got the win I give good credits for Westbrook since he performs very well today. Although he got 7 turnovers but still that performance is still solid I'm excited to watch their next match if this Clippers trio will still work together.

[boltz]

Clippers vs Kings ...what a circus show it was! If this is the new NBA style , I prefer to simply not watch this types of games because what is the point ? there is 0 defense , some players are simply walking on the court and the rest are having clear way towards he basket... . It's great for a show but in the end of the day this is NBA not some show up game where everyone let the other team score every time.

Overall , good for Bulls for finally finding a victory and this was another circus game as Bulls blew out Nets with over 50 gap points... . Even if I love Bulls , I can't stand this play style... .

EDIT 1 : as a show , both games were great but as a NBA fan , this is not what we expect from NBA games.

[danherbias07]

Clippers vs Kings ...what a circus show it was! If this is the new NBA style , I prefer to simply not watch this types of games because what is the point ? there is 0 defense , some players are simply walking on the court and the rest are having clear way towards he basket... . It's great for a show but in the end of the day this is NBA not some show up game where everyone let the other team score every time.

Overall , good for Bulls for finally finding a victory and this was another circus game as Bulls blew out Nets with over 50 gap points... . Even if I love Bulls , I can't stand this play style... .

EDIT 1 : as a show , both games were great but as a NBA fan , this is not what we expect from NBA games.

Sorry but I disagree.
Chicago Bulls game was not a less defensive game, remember, PatBev was there and he won't be wasting time at games with zero performance at defensive plays.
The Brooklyn Nets just cannot find their rhythm at shooting threes and perimeters. That is why they have lesser points. It changed at garbage time when Seth Curry was making threes.

About the other game Clippers vs Kings, I watched the full game and the defense was there, it's just that they both have a good night and their shooting percentage is high.
It's a rare opportunity that may not happen again. Remember, Kawhi, PG13, and Batum is there so there is no way we could say it is a game with lower defensive rate. They just played better than any game they ever had.

[btc_angela]

With CP3 capabilities, yup, if he will maintain that kind of vision inside the court, adding KD will give him more options to set the play,
we all know how deadly both Booker and KD when they have an open look to take the shot.

CP3 can maximize them with Ayton inside who is also a good threat when receiving a ball
inside, the good thing with them is they are also capable of running and make a good defense,
we will all see how they will adjust to one another.

Well, I confess, I did not remember this opportunity.

The Suns can become a deadly and dangerous team... They have a great and experienced PG (CP3), they also have one of the best SF in the NBA (Durant), Booker, he's a young player and day after day he is evolving, And finally, the Suns have Ayton, he's still young and I have no doubt he has a bright future ahead of him.

If the Suns players get chemistry with each other, no major player on the team is injured during the season (especially CP3, who has a frequent history of injuries) I dare say, the Suns have a good chance to reach the WCF or even play in the NBA finals Again

The eastern conference is getting a breather with the loss of KD. I don't think Brooklyn can sustain its ranking and will soon get replaced by the other teams. In the west though, it is getting tighter. Phoenix, the Lakers, and the Mavs are getting reinforced.

I really believe that KD, Booker, Ayton, and CP3 can establish great chemistry. They are now the deadliest shooting team and are a real force to be reckoned with if they stay healthy. I am so excited to see these top teams playing against each other in the playoffs. And how the underdogs Sacramento Kings perform in the playoffs.

I've seen some video of KD training as Phoenix, him and Booker guarding each other but they are doing the same moved. So yeah, most likely they are trying to build their camaderie already and for sure everyone is excited to see the new Phoenix Suns.

Also there is a interview of Bridges, that is funny, he was asked who is his favorite player and his answer is KD with a good chuckle.

He seems though that he has move on already, what a better way to be traded and you are being exchanged with KD.

[Marvell1]

Westbrook though, he got a pretty decent stats in the game today even if he's still adjusting to the team. He got 17 points with a 53.8% FG and 1/4 3PA which is 25% beyond the arc. Like as expected, he's just there to open up a spot for the main guys but he's not really restricted to shoot the ball whenever he got an opening.

Overall, he did a great job. The problem with the Clippers is their defense. Imagine, they allowed the Kings to score 176 points in double overtime. I mean, if there was good defense, no way a team would reach even 150 points in two overtimes. I guess they need to carefully look at their defense as that has been their problem so far, in my opinion.

They did score huge though,  but WB fouled out in the game and they let the Kings escape this one at their homecourt. Internet though exploded again as blaming WB for the lost and for them the Clippers is doom and cursed. 
But this is not WB's team, it's Kawhi and Paul George and they are the one going to carry this team.
WB is just one piece of the puzzle that should fit in perfectly in their rotation.

Lol, crazy fans blaming someone for a lose while the fact that Clippers and Kings match up is really a great one, but its just Clippers got short handed on that and Kings got the win I give good credits for Westbrook since he performs very well today. Although he got 7 turnovers but still that performance is still solid I'm excited to watch their next match if this Clippers trio will still work together.

The match was a very close one. I really do not understand why a lot of people are so upset. This was a very close match. I believe both teams played really well and the clippers of course could have done better. In this match, Leonard absolutely popped off for the Clippers. Without him, the match was probably not going to be so close anyway. George was also really good. But in the end, it was not enough. Fox and Monk were heroes in this match for the Kings. I believe this loss is going to be bad for the Clippers.

[Coin_trader]

The match was a very close one. I really do not understand why a lot of people are so upset. This was a very close match. I believe both teams played really well and the clippers of course could have done better. In this match, Leonard absolutely popped off for the Clippers. Without him, the match was probably not going to be so close anyway. George was also really good. But in the end, it was not enough. Fox and Monk were heroes in this match for the Kings. I believe this loss is going to be bad for the Clippers.

The fact that this a close makes it more trivial for discussion especially for the fans since the Clippers has a lot of opportunities to end the game given with this double OT.  I didn’t watch the game live but seeing a 175 and 176 score points on the NBA scores today makes me intrigued to watch the reply. Everyone gave their best especially Kawhi and Fox to carry their team but at the end of the game there’s only one team that will gonna win.

If I’m not mistaken. This is the first match of Westbrook on Clippers which makes this game very hot for Clippers fan because Westbrook is a very controversial player due to its questionable performance on LA.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

The match was a very close one. I really do not understand why a lot of people are so upset. This was a very close match. I believe both teams played really well and the clippers of course could have done better. In this match, Leonard absolutely popped off for the Clippers. Without him, the match was probably not going to be so close anyway. George was also really good. But in the end, it was not enough. Fox and Monk were heroes in this match for the Kings. I believe this loss is going to be bad for the Clippers.

The fact that this a close makes it more trivial for discussion especially for the fans since the Clippers has a lot of opportunities to end the game given with this double OT.  I didn’t watch the game live but seeing a 175 and 176 score points on the NBA scores today makes me intrigued to watch the reply. Everyone gave their best especially Kawhi and Fox to carry their team but at the end of the game there’s only one team that will gonna win.

If I’m not mistaken. This is the first match of Westbrook on Clippers which makes this game very hot for Clippers fan because Westbrook is a very controversial player due to its questionable performance on LA.

Or the Westbrick curse? Lol, 

Yes, it was a high scoring game because it went overtime and the Clippers has one last chance to win, unfortunately, Batum didn't hit any on his last attempt to make a 3. He had a good view, unfortunately, the shot was too strong.

Westbrook though did score in his first game as a Clippers, Malik Monk huge game with 45 points and I think that could be his highest scoring game. Fox also has 42, and we all know that the Kings are no joke this season. Playoff bound and we will see how they are going to do since they haven't had that chance for many years.

[EFS]

Bucks is going great even without Giannis. They look like a full team, just like the Pistons in '04. When Giannis is out, everybody take responsibility and contribute to the score. Middleton do great in his limited time. We even saw Meyers Leonard after two years. No wonder why Bucks is in second place now. 13 game winning streak is a great success.
Miami Heat isn't playing well based on their roster. I expected more from this team. They could be higher in the East with these star players and deep squad but the results they get don't reflect their value.

[LogitechMouse]

Maybe it's time for that Westbrook "thing-y" to move on I guess?
I just want to ask a question regarding the Westbrook's previous team, the Lakers.

With only 23 games remaining, and with their better roster now compare to where it was before trade deadline, do you think that the Lakers will clinch the playoffs this regular season? What is the ceiling for this new Lakers roster this season?

I mean they have a chance. They are on the 13th seed right now, but the are only 5 games behind the 4th seeded Clippers. That's how tight the Western Conference right now. This is the tightest competition that I've ever seen in the Western Conference.  For me, I see them clinching to a play-in spot and the highest that they might probably get is the 8th seed.

The Lakers will probably have to win 15-16 games of their remaining 23 to get in the playoffs. That may not even be enough, it might only get them to the play in game. They have a chance and a lot still believe in Lebron. It's 50/50 IMO.

Yes, it might not be enough, but they earn a good win today against the defending champion in Warriors. And they play good basketball, it was Malik Beasley who lead the team with his outside shooting. But it was a team effort, a lot of them scored in this game.

Take note though that D'Lo scored just 2 points, Lebron James just 13 points.

But it was enough to take that big win.

Players are going to have to step up. Chemistry is going to be super important from this point on. The Lakers should be proud of last nights win against the defending champs and use that as a motivational tool for the remaining 22 games.

If I'm seeing a problem with the Lakers, it's the chemistry because they got so many new players like Hachimura, Bamba, Vanderbilt and Beasley. I didn't include Russell because he's a former Laker and just rejoined with the team.

The Western Conference standings is very tight currently. A 3 game losing streak might throw you out of the playoff picture while on the other hand, a 3 game winning streak might put you in a playoff or play-in spot. As for the Lakers, I love the optimism of Stephen A. I was watching these so-called analysts of ESPN and he said that the Lakers can go as high as 6th. TBH I don't know if I'll agree with it, but looking at the depth of the Lakers now, it seems like they can get at least 15-16 wins on their remaining 22 games. On the other hand, there are some who are saying that it might be too late for them to make some roster changes that they might clinch to the playoffs.

Overall, if worst scenario happens and they can't enter the playoffs, I just hope that they will not change their roster or at least make small changes because the current roster of the team is a great team already.

[dwyane36]

What did we just saw just a few minutes ago?
We just watched a game for the ages. I mean the league now is focusing more on offense, but in my whole time watching NBA games, it's my first time to see both teams having that high score.

To add to your trivia that you said, this is the first time the Clippers had a double overtime since February 13, 2020. I want the game to go to triple overtime since the Clippers don't have a game where it went to a triple overtime, but as I watch the players, I can feel the fatigue to all of them both physical and mental.

Westbrook got fouled out, but he got 14 assists on that game. That 14 assists is tied for the record for most assists in their debut game with the Clippers. I have nothing to say, but that game is a game for the ages. We will see a game like that after years again.

Yeah, that was one of the most epic games in a while. It's impressive how well the Kings are performing this season since even Leonard's 44 points and George's 34 points weren't enough to beat them. As for Westbrook, it looks like he's a good fit for the Clippers since he had a double-double in his debut game. However, there's a little nuance, Westbrook also made another 7 turnovers.

[stadus]

With CP3 capabilities, yup, if he will maintain that kind of vision inside the court, adding KD will give him more options to set the play,
we all know how deadly both Booker and KD when they have an open look to take the shot.

CP3 can maximize them with Ayton inside who is also a good threat when receiving a ball
inside, the good thing with them is they are also capable of running and make a good defense,
we will all see how they will adjust to one another.

Well, I confess, I did not remember this opportunity.

The Suns can become a deadly and dangerous team... They have a great and experienced PG (CP3), they also have one of the best SF in the NBA (Durant), Booker, he's a young player and day after day he is evolving, And finally, the Suns have Ayton, he's still young and I have no doubt he has a bright future ahead of him.

If the Suns players get chemistry with each other, no major player on the team is injured during the season (especially CP3, who has a frequent history of injuries) I dare say, the Suns have a good chance to reach the WCF or even play in the NBA finals Again

The eastern conference is getting a breather with the loss of KD. I don't think Brooklyn can sustain its ranking and will soon get replaced by the other teams. In the west though, it is getting tighter. Phoenix, the Lakers, and the Mavs are getting reinforced.

Brooklyn Nets will adjust to what they have right now but that's it, because unfortunately, they don't have that someone that will help them who is much more reliable in the offense and defense unlike the other team has. Which will likely result in an early exit this season and their spot will be open for other teams in the East.

I really believe that KD, Booker, Ayton, and CP3 can establish great chemistry. They are now the deadliest shooting team and are a real force to be reckoned with if they stay healthy. I am so excited to see these top teams playing against each other in the playoffs. And how the underdogs Sacramento Kings perform in the playoffs.

Currently, KD is still having some good rest to heal his injury and he haven't participated yet in any team practice. But as for speculation, KD's presence in the Suns will give them a boost in offense and defense, and then CP3 will have more options whom to pass the ball as they are now considered as Big 4.

[Marvell1]

The fact that this a close makes it more trivial for discussion especially for the fans since the Clippers has a lot of opportunities to end the game given with this double OT.  I didn’t watch the game live but seeing a 175 and 176 score points on the NBA scores today makes me intrigued to watch the reply. Everyone gave their best especially Kawhi and Fox to carry their team but at the end of the game there’s only one team that will gonna win.
If I’m not mistaken. This is the first match of Westbrook on Clippers which makes this game very hot for Clippers fan because Westbrook is a very controversial player due to its questionable performance on LA.

Westbrook was not as good as a lot of people expected him to be. Even, though I thought he is going to perform better and prove that he is Not just a shadow of his former self. He still has a lot left in him and this was indeed his debut match for the Clippers. I thought he was going to do something to make it rememberable. But I think that's not going to happen.

Or the Westbrick curse? Lol, 

Yes, it was a high scoring game because it went overtime and the Clippers has one last chance to win, unfortunately, Batum didn't hit any on his last attempt to make a 3. He had a good view, unfortunately, the shot was too strong.

Westbrook though did score in his first game as a Clippers, Malik Monk huge game with 45 points and I think that could be his highest scoring game. Fox also has 42, and we all know that the Kings are no joke this season. Playoff bound and we will see how they are going to do since they haven't had that chance for many years.

Kings are actually playing well. I also believe that a lot of people expected Clippers to win the last game. The kings have been just a little better. Of course, it was closed, went into OT, and still, Clippers lost. So that's a big win for the Kings.

[OgNasty]

What did we just saw just a few minutes ago?
We just watched a game for the ages. I mean the league now is focusing more on offense, but in my whole time watching NBA games, it's my first time to see both teams having that high score.

To add to your trivia that you said, this is the first time the Clippers had a double overtime since February 13, 2020. I want the game to go to triple overtime since the Clippers don't have a game where it went to a triple overtime, but as I watch the players, I can feel the fatigue to all of them both physical and mental.

Westbrook got fouled out, but he got 14 assists on that game. That 14 assists is tied for the record for most assists in their debut game with the Clippers. I have nothing to say, but that game is a game for the ages. We will see a game like that after years again.

Yeah, that was one of the most epic games in a while. It's impressive how well the Kings are performing this season since even Leonard's 44 points and George's 34 points weren't enough to beat them. As for Westbrook, it looks like he's a good fit for the Clippers since he had a double-double in his debut game. However, there's a little nuance, Westbrook also made another 7 turnovers.

It was one of the best regular season games ever. The one thing that stuck in my side was the way it ended. Kawhi was wide open to take the last shot for the win but Nicolas Batum decided to hoist it up. Kawhi was visibly upset by the shot and after the game he’d played it seemed clear to everyone he would be the guy taking the shot. The play even appeared to be for him. A terrible ending to an amazing game.

[wheelz1200]

What did we just saw just a few minutes ago?
We just watched a game for the ages. I mean the league now is focusing more on offense, but in my whole time watching NBA games, it's my first time to see both teams having that high score.

To add to your trivia that you said, this is the first time the Clippers had a double overtime since February 13, 2020. I want the game to go to triple overtime since the Clippers don't have a game where it went to a triple overtime, but as I watch the players, I can feel the fatigue to all of them both physical and mental.

Westbrook got fouled out, but he got 14 assists on that game. That 14 assists is tied for the record for most assists in their debut game with the Clippers. I have nothing to say, but that game is a game for the ages. We will see a game like that after years again.

Yeah, that was one of the most epic games in a while. It's impressive how well the Kings are performing this season since even Leonard's 44 points and George's 34 points weren't enough to beat them. As for Westbrook, it looks like he's a good fit for the Clippers since he had a double-double in his debut game. However, there's a little nuance, Westbrook also made another 7 turnovers.

Yeah those turnovers at least if it leads to easy buckets will be an issue he needs to tighten them up.  But after watching him on the Clippers and the Lakers this definitely is a better natural fit for him.  Think russ is gonna be a good addition to the team.  With AD and Lebron the Lakers didn't need another alpha type attitude, they needed good role and bench players.  I think both teams got better post russ leaving and coming.

[Kasabus]

The Clippers vs Kings game has now entered double overtime.

Clippers bettors should be happy now because there's still a chance that the spread will be covered. Good luck, guys! I'm enjoying the game so far. It looks like the Kings are for real, and they are a threat in the West with the way they are playing.

That game was nuts. A shame it didn’t end in regulation. I thought for a minute that Russell Westbrook was going to make the game winning shot but instead he ended up fouling out in double overtime and the Kings managed to go up by a point for the win. That has to be the highest scoring game of the year. Both teams shot insane percentages.

Yeah, it must be a record-breaking total score in the regulation and even in the overtime games. I doubt someone lost their bet for also betting on "over".   Their game was damn exhausting, I never thought there will be another overtime as the Clippers had their good lead until the Sacramento Kings punished them for being careless.
They are persistent, Malik Monk didn't want to give up, he kept on sinking crucial three-pointers and he is the one who still have enough energy to make them. Sabonis was fouled out too.
Westbrook also made crucial shots. PG13 was a monster. Great game even though they lost at home and on WB's debut.
It's not like they didn't play defense, both teams just had a good night.

The Sacramento Kings was really good at taking advantage of any other team's weakness, the Clippers got a good run but suddenly, they became careless of their actions and that was the turning point why the Kings got their first lead in the 2nd half. Other than that, the Kings showed a lot of courage and that they are not threatened just because the Clippers got another additional.

Overall, it was a good game and that is a rare one. Even me got tired of the game even if I'm just watching it, I can't fathom how the players of the respective teams are feeling right now after such a long high scoring game than ended up in a double OT.

[dwyane36]

It was one of the best regular season games ever. The one thing that stuck in my side was the way it ended. Kawhi was wide open to take the last shot for the win but Nicolas Batum decided to hoist it up. Kawhi was visibly upset by the shot and after the game he’d played it seemed clear to everyone he would be the guy taking the shot. The play even appeared to be for him. A terrible ending to an amazing game.

Of course, the Clippers could have played much better in the final seconds of the game. They shouldn't have made the three-pointer at all because they were only down by 1 point, and I think the best thing to do in that case was to just try to score from the paint. In any case, we shouldn't blame Batum for missing the decisive shot because there were only 2.8 seconds left when he got the ball. I mean, even if Batum had passed, Leonard probably wouldn't have had time to throw the ball.

[wheelz1200]

I know as a knick fan I probably look at the team a little skewd.  But I feel like they can make a push in the playoffs.  They own the second best record on the road in the entire nba.  They can sneak a game or 2 on the road (if they make it) and could possibly win a series.  They would need to avoid the 7/8 slot as that will probably end up matched against the Bucks or Celtics.

They play the Celtics at home Monday night a good team check to see how they match up.  They are sitting with 3 first round picks this year as well.  Future finally is looking up for the Knicks I think.

Thoughts?  Or am I just being a Homer fan

[mirakal]

The match was a very close one. I really do not understand why a lot of people are so upset. This was a very close match. I believe both teams played really well and the clippers of course could have done better. In this match, Leonard absolutely popped off for the Clippers. Without him, the match was probably not going to be so close anyway. George was also really good. But in the end, it was not enough. Fox and Monk were heroes in this match for the Kings. I believe this loss is going to be bad for the Clippers.

The fact that this a close makes it more trivial for discussion especially for the fans since the Clippers has a lot of opportunities to end the game given with this double OT.  I didn’t watch the game live but seeing a 175 and 176 score points on the NBA scores today makes me intrigued to watch the reply. Everyone gave their best especially Kawhi and Fox to carry their team but at the end of the game there’s only one team that will gonna win.

If I’m not mistaken. This is the first match of Westbrook on Clippers which makes this game very hot for Clippers fan because Westbrook is a very controversial player due to its questionable performance on LA.

The Sacramento Kings got an upper hand when it comes to consistency because the team is not wasting any possession and surely, they would like to sink it all if they could, just like what Malik Monk did but eventually, that's what helped the team rather than losing a possession because of the turnover that was committed mostly by the Clippers. The Kings this season is just like what the Boston Celtics did in the past season, they just rose up suddenly in the rankings and is now spotted in the 3rd seed.