2025 NBA Season

[EFS]

Detroit Pistons - Chicago Bulls

Pistons come to this game after a bad performance in their games, they had 15 wins and 47 losses, and a very large number of losses, in the last 10 games they only managed to win in just 2 games and had 8 losses, and the scariest part is that they have 5 straight losses in which they lost to: Magic, Raptors, Celtics, Raptors and the Hornets. while their opponent Chicago Bulls comes to this game with 28 wins and 34 losses, and in the last 10 games they only managed to win in 3 games and lost in 7 games, the bulls will be missing: Javonte Green and Lonzo Ball. bulls will win

What are the odds for Bulls win anyway? I see only 1.24 odds for Bulls. Pistons is already a lottery team and they better stay at the bottom in East because Rockets and Spurs are tanking hard. Second pick in draft would be great for them, I don't expect more. Bulls is not that great either but LaVine and Derozan would do the job. There is no need for Green or Ball.

[yahoo62278]

Is everyone in this thread really this concerned with the Lakers?  It does really sound like a Lakers fan board so let's switch it up eh...

How bout them NY Knicks!!!  No honestly this is another big game for them.  With the Nets right behind them in the standings they need to spend the last 20 games getting some space between them and the teams right behind them to lock in the 4/5 spot.  Don't really care which one since the Knicks are actually almost better on the road then they are at home...dare I say they sneak into the 3 hole?  Knicks win tonight and Miami beats Philly it almost gets into range.

Gonna be a good last quarter of the year finally as a Knicks fan

I'm curious to see how the Kevin Durant debut goes tonight for the Phoenix sun's.

Lakers are just in the news lately, that's why alot talk about em.

[ultrloa]

I tell you bro, it's not Russell Westbrook which is the problem. I think Coach Ty Lue is still having a hard time adjusting to the new player rotation.

It's worth noting that Westbrook has performed well, considering he's already made two double-doubles in two of the three games he's played with the Clippers. So he's obviously not the reason why the Clippers have lost three games in a row. The only thing the signing of Westbrook has really affected is Mann's playing time, and as a result, Mann's efficiency has gone way down.
So you're probably right about Coach Ty Lue.

Not the reason but fans blame him again for their defeat since they think that Westbrook is the curse of the team that's why they are losing. Maybe Coach Ty Lue didn't find yet the best people who can work well since Westbrook is just newly added on the rooster. They need to be more efficient especially on last quarter to win their games.

[Baofeng]

I tell you bro, it's not Russell Westbrook which is the problem. I think Coach Ty Lue is still having a hard time adjusting to the new player rotation.

It's worth noting that Westbrook has performed well, considering he's already made two double-doubles in two of the three games he's played with the Clippers. So he's obviously not the reason why the Clippers have lost three games in a row. The only thing the signing of Westbrook has really affected is Mann's playing time, and as a result, Mann's efficiency has gone way down.
So you're probably right about Coach Ty Lue.

Yes, it's not WB's fault at all, but as you have said, their balance has been affected, Mann is a good contributor as well but Ty Lue decided to switch and give WB more playing team and with that, they are not winning games.

And that's what we have been saying for the Clippers, if they don't know where to fit WB then definitely it will affect them in the long run.

Of course, WB given more playing time will produce numbers for him, but in the end, what's importance is that they are winning, but in this case, they haven't get that hump with WB as Clippers.

[jakelyson]

I'm curious to see how the Kevin Durant debut goes tonight for the Phoenix sun's.

Curious here too but not the match that would excite me. The Hornets are just too weak against a super-stacked Suns to give us an exciting game. We will see the true power of the Suns when they go against stronger teams like Bucks, Celtics, or Kings.

Not the reason but fans blame him again for their defeat since they think that Westbrook is the curse of the team that's why they are losing. Maybe Coach Ty Lue didn't find yet the best people who can work well since Westbrook is just newly added on the rooster. They need to be more efficient especially on last quarter to win their games.

Fans are the worst. They are too quick to judge. We should give him a chance to blend in with his new team. He is performing well even with all this criticism. They still got 18 regular season games to figure it out because even if they bash WB, the Clippers are going to the playoffs. He should just keep on working and become better to help Clippers in the playoffs.

[yahoo62278]

I'm curious to see how the Kevin Durant debut goes tonight for the Phoenix sun's.

Curious here too but not the match that would excite me. The Hornets are just too weak against a super-stacked Suns to give us an exciting game. We will see the true power of the Suns when they go against stronger teams like Bucks, Celtics, or Kings.

Everyone knows Charlotte is terrible. They're the 4th worst team in the NBA this year currently, but this is a perfect game for the Suns to test the chemistry between everyone. No pressure at all. We all know Durant can play, but how well can he play with the team?

[wheelz1200]

Is everyone in this thread really this concerned with the Lakers?  It does really sound like a Lakers fan board so let's switch it up eh...

How bout them NY Knicks!!!  No honestly this is another big game for them.  With the Nets right behind them in the standings they need to spend the last 20 games getting some space between them and the teams right behind them to lock in the 4/5 spot.  Don't really care which one since the Knicks are actually almost better on the road then they are at home...dare I say they sneak into the 3 hole?  Knicks win tonight and Miami beats Philly it almost gets into range.

Gonna be a good last quarter of the year finally as a Knicks fan

I'm curious to see how the Kevin Durant debut goes tonight for the Phoenix sun's.

Lakers are just in the news lately, that's why alot talk about em.

I know I get it the Lakers have worldwide appeal to so they get the prettiest girl in the room treatment.  I can't wait to watch Durant on the Suns either.  Think this is the first time he has played with an elite true pass first point guard.  He has had kyrie, Westbrook and steph as his point guards.  If dude stays on the court I'm throwing some dockets on them to win it all. 

[TravelMug]

Durant and the Suns are hot, they lead double digits now in the second quarter and Durant looks flawless with 12 points already. Probably he just excited to play again and the Suns are giving him that much time.

Probably easy 20+ points game for him and most likely a blow out as everyone as expected as they are the favorite in this game.

edit: 40-26 is the score.

[btc_angela]

Is everyone in this thread really this concerned with the Lakers?  It does really sound like a Lakers fan board so let's switch it up eh...

How bout them NY Knicks!!!  No honestly this is another big game for them.  With the Nets right behind them in the standings they need to spend the last 20 games getting some space between them and the teams right behind them to lock in the 4/5 spot.  Don't really care which one since the Knicks are actually almost better on the road then they are at home...dare I say they sneak into the 3 hole?  Knicks win tonight and Miami beats Philly it almost gets into range.

Gonna be a good last quarter of the year finally as a Knicks fan

Yeah, Knicks is also killing it this season, and chances are they are going to make the playoffs again but with a total different mindset specially that they have Brunson who seems to be emerging as their leader because of how he plays and even taking over some of their games.

A couple of Philly and Cavs lost might inch them closer to 3rd place.

But I think it's good if they can maintain that 4th place though so that their matchup in the playoffs will be easier opponent.

[OgNasty]

Durant and the Suns are hot, they lead double digits now in the second quarter and Durant looks flawless with 12 points already. Probably he just excited to play again and the Suns are giving him that much time.

Probably easy 20+ points game for him and most likely a blow out as everyone as expected as they are the favorite in this game.

edit: 40-26 is the score.

I'm bummed I can't watch the game but it's nice to see the Suns on top and Durant seemingly playing well.  Booker is still the one leading the team in shots, but I don't expect that to be the case forever.  Durant shooting 2/3 from 3 point and 6/9 from the field currently is a good sign that he's back to feeling like his old self from the injury.  Chris Paul doesn't seem to be doing all that much looking at the stat sheet but I guess it doesn't matter if they're winning.  It looks like Booker, Ayton, and Durant might all end the game with 20+ points.  I suspect they'll be a pretty hard team to beat when that happens.

[Yaunfitda]

Durant and the Suns are hot, they lead double digits now in the second quarter and Durant looks flawless with 12 points already. Probably he just excited to play again and the Suns are giving him that much time.

Probably easy 20+ points game for him and most likely a blow out as everyone as expected as they are the favorite in this game.

edit: 40-26 is the score.

I'm bummed I can't watch the game but it's nice to see the Suns on top and Durant seemingly playing well.  Booker is still the one leading the team in shots, but I don't expect that to be the case forever.  Durant shooting 2/3 from 3 point and 6/9 from the field currently is a good sign that he's back to feeling like his old self from the injury.  Chris Paul doesn't seem to be doing all that much looking at the stat sheet but I guess it doesn't matter if they're winning.  It looks like Booker, Ayton, and Durant might all end the game with 20+ points.  I suspect they'll be a pretty hard team to beat when that happens.

Yes, easy 23 points for Durant, same here, just watch till the second quarter and it seems it was a blow up game for the Suns. And as just what they say, welcome to Phoenix.

Booker game high 37 points and Ayton adding 16/16.

So good first game for Durant and the expectation for the Suns is still there, the hype I mean.

[wheelz1200]

Knicks just stunting on the NBA right now.  They got a good rhythm.  Scored 81 in the first half tonight's.  Nets aren't a good team but regardless these games are encouraging.  I know there isn't many teams that are glad to see them on the schedule. 2 big away games against Miami and Boston again coming up.  Then a 4 game west coast swing.  Pivotal 2 weeks here.

[Captain Corporate]

Suns game felt a bit "slow", we don't see many under 100 points these days in the NBA, this was one of the rare ones, I fully expected Suns to have a very powerful offense and score 120 or so per game, and this would be no exception. In any case they got the W and that's all that matters, they are not looking as dominant as people thought they would be, this was a win but it wasn't a clear win and I do not think that they look like a clear title contender even with Durant. But of course it was just one game, lets wait and see if they will look better in the future, maybe in a few games they will look better.

[gagux123]

Most likely that the Lakers will become stronger and perform better in the playoffs as their chemistry and experience as a team will be further developed.

This is a very interesting game for the Lakers. Memphis Grizzlies is going to be their toughest team to face so far since their final reconstruction before the trade deadline. This is like an even game but I still slightly favor the home team knowing how very good Memphis is when playing in their court. The Lakers may be 3-0 in their last but Memphis in its last game was able to beat the top team in the west and is 4-0 in its previous games at home.

Well, the Lakers v Grizzlies game was interesting.
Morant, as expected, played extremely well, as for the Lakers, with the absence of LeBron James, I have no doubt that he left the Lakers more fragile, but even so, AD led the team (28 points and 19 rebounds).

In the OKC x Lakers game, Los Angeles team played well, and somehow managed to supply (even if superficially the absence of LJ and AD)
I confess that I'm liking how Schroder has been playing lately for the Lakers, in addition to being consistent (in games/score) he is also managing to lead the team if necessary

[btc_angela]

Suns game felt a bit "slow", we don't see many under 100 points these days in the NBA, this was one of the rare ones, I fully expected Suns to have a very powerful offense and score 120 or so per game, and this would be no exception. In any case they got the W and that's all that matters, they are not looking as dominant as people thought they would be, this was a win but it wasn't a clear win and I do not think that they look like a clear title contender even with Durant. But of course it was just one game, lets wait and see if they will look better in the future, maybe in a few games they will look better.

Good catch, but if you look at the first quarter score, it was slow but deliberate on the part of the Suns. And once they had control of it, they just go with the flow of their offense, and they only have 3 players scoring in 2 digits, but everyone that has been fielded has score 2-8 points, so very balance attack.

Lakers took a win, but it's not as impressive as they are facing a SGA didn't play in the side of OKC, and he is their leading scorer.

Dennis Schröder took the lead from the Lakers in the absence of Lebron and AD.

[LogitechMouse]

Lakers took a win, but it's not as impressive as they are facing a SGA didn't play in the side of OKC, and he is their leading scorer.

Dennis Schröder took the lead from the Lakers in the absence of Lebron and AD.

Maybe not that impressive because they beat a team that's on the bottom right now, but a win is still a win and Congratulations to them.

I thought that Davis will play, but I didn't see him play. Overall, still a good win for the Lakers, and a very important win for them. I mean every win for them is very important for them to reach at least the play-in tournament. They are only 1 game behind 9th seeded team Jazz, and 10th seeded Pelicans, and only 2 games behind the 7th seeded Mavericks and the 8th seeded Timberwolves. With how the Mavericks are playing on their last games, I'm afraid they might go down from clinching to the playoffs to be in the play-in tournament.

Like Stephen A. I'm also optimistic with this Lakers team, and they have a high chance to clinch the play-ins or best the playoffs.

[Oasisman]

Suns game felt a bit "slow", we don't see many under 100 points these days in the NBA, this was one of the rare ones, I fully expected Suns to have a very powerful offense and score 120 or so per game, and this would be no exception. In any case they got the W and that's all that matters, they are not looking as dominant as people thought they would be, this was a win but it wasn't a clear win and I do not think that they look like a clear title contender even with Durant. But of course it was just one game, lets wait and see if they will look better in the future, maybe in a few games they will look better.

Low scoring doesn't mean they're not dominant and slow. It's just the tempo of the game was slow. You're right, we're not get used to seeing below 100 games in todays NBA because of its fast paced games. Now, for the Suns case against the Hornets, they don't actually need to play faster as they obviously have the upper hand. If a slow game is necessary, so be it, as long as they secure the W and avoid injuries as much as possible.
Durant and Booker combo in the offensive end is unstoppable, that's what I have observed in this game.

[yazher]

Low scoring doesn't mean they're not dominant and slow. It's just the tempo of the game was slow. You're right, we're not get used to seeing below 100 games in todays NBA because of its fast paced games. Now, for the Suns case against the Hornets, they don't actually need to play faster as they obviously have the upper hand. If a slow game is necessary, so be it, as long as they secure the W and avoid injuries as much as possible.
Durant and Booker combo in the offensive end is unstoppable, that's what I have observed in this game.

Right now they are really going to the NBA playoffs and expectedly be one of the teams to be at the top that will gonna compete to get to the NBA finals. I'm not closing the opportunity for the other team but we all know that they are already strong without KD and now that they have him and he is healthy, they are gonna be unstoppable until the NBA playoffs. If they can get passed against the Sacramento Kings easily in their next game, then their chance would be even higher. They will gonna be against the Bucks just a few more games before playoffs, they should take that opportunity to learn how to beat them in the NBA finals if they really managed to get to it.

[Hypnosis00]

KD had a wonderful debut game with the Suns. He was unstoppable and could shoot from anywhere on the floor. With even a little opening, his accuracy is really high. I think the Suns will be a tough team in the playoffs. Even if they're not the favorites to win the championship, I would certainly bet on them if they have attractive odds.

The flow of basketball is very easy with Durant on the floor, which makes them unpredictable. Now, they have Durant and Booker, and of course CP3 can also score.

[Reid]

KD had a wonderful debut game with the Suns. He was unstoppable and could shoot from anywhere on the floor. With even a little opening, his accuracy is really high. I think the Suns will be a tough team in the playoffs. Even if they're not the favorites to win the championship, I would certainly bet on them if they have attractive odds.

The flow of basketball is very easy with Durant on the floor, which makes them unpredictable. Now, they have Durant and Booker, and of course CP3 can also score.

Classic Kevin Durant. The Phoenix Suns will be one of the teams that is difficult to defeat from now on. Even KD takes a rest, Booker will be there, then they have Warren, CP3, and Ayton. He just need someone who could space the floor more and let him do his isolation game. A very big catch by the Suns here and now they are on the discussions of a championship contender once again.
Brooklyn Nets on the other hand, (where KD came from) is unable to win another game after receiving Bridges and Johnson. 1 win in 7 games. It must be hard for them to create chemistry.