2025 NBA Season

[Smack That Ace]

That was not what I predicted in the Knicks game. Not amazing at all.
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I guess we will just see if they can bounce back from it.

They even defeated Boston Celtics twice on that 9 game winning streak, but guess what... their streak is over thanks to the... Charlotte Hornets?

I mean who in the hell expected that the win streak of the Knicks will be snapped by some bottom teams right now. It will be understandable if top teams did that like the Bucks or the Nuggets, but to a bottom team like the Hornets? Did somebody bet on the Hornets on this game. They will bounce back from this one. They are performing better after the trade deadline. I just hope that Brunson will come back soon.

The performance from the Knicks was not a good one against the Hornets. Actually not even any good individual score in my opinion. RJ Barrett had a decent performance. But not any help from any other teammate. If he had even a little help I think that Knicks could have come out with a win. I also absolutely agree that no one actually expected a loss for Nicks in this match. On the other hand, Hornets had a good overall team performance in this game. They are the ones who deserved to win this match for sure.

Speaking of coming back, I wonder how the Grizzlies will come back after the series of events that happened with the team.

First is the Ja Morant issue in his social media account. Second is Brandon Clarke suffering a season-ending injury. I wonder how will Coach Taylor Jenkins make an adjustment with his team. Morant doesn't have a timetable right now on when he will return. How will the "Dynasty" team play without their captain? Right now, the Grizzlies are already 3rd in the Western Conference, currently tied with the Kings who is now in the 2nd spot. We are nearing to the end of the regular season. I'm exciting on how the Grizzlies will adjust with what's happening with them.

It will honestly be hard for Grizzlies. At this moment they are very inconsistent. With all the problems that are going on, it will be hard for them to perform well consistently. And if they cannot perform consistently, they might actually go down the table more. Adjusting to these problems are not going to be easy.

Duke Khan

[stadus]

I’m watching this game on TNT between the Timberwolves and the 76ers and Joell Embiid and Anthony Edwards are having themselves game already in the first quarter. They are both on a pace to score over 40 points so that could be something to keep an eye on. Close game too. Definitely off to a good start for game one of the doubleheader.

Who do you think is going to win. I think the Timberwolves are the team that is going to end up winning the game. They just look like they play better as a team but the 76ers have the better players today. I know there is luck involved but I think the Timberwolves got this and I might put a small bet on them.

It's difficult to predict who will win. Both teams are good, especially Timberwolves which are definitely upgraded after getting Mike Conley. If you are betting live, a good chance would be while the 76ers are on the lead if you will be taking the home team Timberwolves. Right now, they are on the lead so for me it's a no-go. I'd rather take the 76ers for now.
I didn't add this game in my parlay as it could turn out as a wild game and any team could win. I don't want to underestimate the 76ers even without James Harden. Tyrese Maxey can fill the hole that he left.

Even with that good game from Edwards, without the support from the entire team it can't produce a win, unlike with the Sixers,
just like you mentioned Maxey fill it up and provide the help that Embiid needed.

They dominated the game from 2nd quarter and keep the lead until the last quarter, very risky but the outcome favors you as Sixers
win the game.

Good pick!

The 76ers don't need Harden as Maxey always steps up. I understand why the Timberwolves were favored in that game, but honestly, it's not attractive from my end as Embiid is still unstoppable, despite the Timberwolves having Gobert, a former Defensive Player of the Year.

I like the development of the 76ers. They seem to have impressive chemistry because even if one of their star players misses the game, they are still capable of winning against any team.

What I like about this Tyrese Maxey beside the fact that he is viewed as an underrated player, is that the kid isn't afraid to fail, he will always keep on resisting and attempting to do a field goal and it doesn't really matter to him if it's on the paint or beyond the arc. He will always try to find a way how to make it and look at him now, a much more reliable player and a key for the 76ers success.

[Japinat]

I’m watching this game on TNT between the Timberwolves and the 76ers and Joell Embiid and Anthony Edwards are having themselves game already in the first quarter. They are both on a pace to score over 40 points so that could be something to keep an eye on. Close game too. Definitely off to a good start for game one of the doubleheader.

Who do you think is going to win. I think the Timberwolves are the team that is going to end up winning the game. They just look like they play better as a team but the 76ers have the better players today. I know there is luck involved but I think the Timberwolves got this and I might put a small bet on them.

It's difficult to predict who will win. Both teams are good, especially Timberwolves which are definitely upgraded after getting Mike Conley. If you are betting live, a good chance would be while the 76ers are on the lead if you will be taking the home team Timberwolves. Right now, they are on the lead so for me it's a no-go. I'd rather take the 76ers for now.
I didn't add this game in my parlay as it could turn out as a wild game and any team could win. I don't want to underestimate the 76ers even without James Harden. Tyrese Maxey can fill the hole that he left.

Even before the game started, the odds of the 76ers are already pretty juicy for me because they are the underdogs in this game. I don't know why because they are still a good team despite the absence of Harden, they already proved it this season even before this game. So my best guess is because the Sixers are on the road against the Wolves who are hosting the game.

And as you predicted it mate, Maxey did a good job and it is almost unnoticeable that Harden wasn't their because Maxey filled the hole anyway. I hope you did bet in-favor of the Sixers, not on parlay though but just a single bet.

[TravelMug]

Now the Lakers are in the play-in tournament and we never expected this one to happen in their last games with Westbrook as soon as they released him, they managed to play well even without Lebron. AD is doing well these past few games and they are coming to get that number 6 slot if they continue to win in their next games as well. They can really do well even when they are only a few stars on the court and seems like AD is finding his right rhythm while playing today even though he injured his nose but he continues to dominate the game.

And speaking of Westbrook, Clippers and Lakers are almost tied for the 8th position. Good game by the Lakers though, every one is contributing to this big W, Reaves, his acrobatic layup, and the Hachimura his best game as a Lakers. And obviously, Davis taking over the game for the Lakers with 30 and 22.

Emotional for the whole Laker nation too, as Pau Gasol jersey's was retired next to Kobe.

What is eerie is that Kobe predicted this, way back in 2018, prior to his death.

[Yaunfitda]

That was not what I predicted in the Knicks game. Not amazing at all.
~
I guess we will just see if they can bounce back from it.

They even defeated Boston Celtics twice on that 9 game winning streak, but guess what... their streak is over thanks to the... Charlotte Hornets?

I mean who in the hell expected that the win streak of the Knicks will be snapped by some bottom teams right now. It will be understandable if top teams did that like the Bucks or the Nuggets, but to a bottom team like the Hornets? Did somebody bet on the Hornets on this game. They will bounce back from this one. They are performing better after the trade deadline. I just hope that Brunson will come back soon.
Speaking of coming back, I wonder how the Grizzlies will come back after the series of events that happened with the team.

First is the Ja Morant issue in his social media account. Second is Brandon Clarke suffering a season-ending injury. I wonder how will Coach Taylor Jenkins make an adjustment with his team. Morant doesn't have a timetable right now on when he will return. How will the "Dynasty" team play without their captain? Right now, the Grizzlies are already 3rd in the Western Conference, currently tied with the Kings who is now in the 2nd spot. We are nearing to the end of the regular season. I'm exciting on how the Grizzlies will adjust with what's happening with them.

I doubt that the Grizzlies can make a comeback now, gonna be difficult for them without Ja, Brooks and Desmond Bane cannot do it alone, specially in road games, what turn of events for them for talking about a supposedly Dynasty when they are not winning and they might fall from their 3rd position as the Suns might replace them.

Just too bad how the players turn out to be, Clarke season injury, gonna be hard for him to make a comeback too although there are players like KD nd Klay Thompson who suffered the same.

[dwyane36]

Now the Lakers are in the play-in tournament and we never expected this one to happen in their last games with Westbrook as soon as they released him, they managed to play well even without Lebron. AD is doing well these past few games and they are coming to get that number 6 slot if they continue to win in their next games as well. They can really do well even when they are only a few stars on the court and seems like AD is finding his right rhythm while playing today even though he injured his nose but he continues to dominate the game.

Honestly, I didn't expect the Lakers to win anything during LeBron's absence, but now they have 7 wins in their last 10 games, and that's surprising. Maybe it's just a coincidence, but they've been doing really well since getting rid of Westbrook. However, it's too early for them to relax because there are 16 more games left until the end of the regular season, and they're not even guaranteed a Play-in Tournament or Playoff spot yet.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Now the Lakers are in the play-in tournament and we never expected this one to happen in their last games with Westbrook as soon as they released him, they managed to play well even without Lebron. AD is doing well these past few games and they are coming to get that number 6 slot if they continue to win in their next games as well. They can really do well even when they are only a few stars on the court and seems like AD is finding his right rhythm while playing today even though he injured his nose but he continues to dominate the game.

Honestly, I didn't expect the Lakers to win anything during LeBron's absence, but now they have 7 wins in their last 10 games, and that's surprising. Maybe it's just a coincidence, but they've been doing really well since getting rid of Westbrook. However, it's too early for them to relax because there are 16 more games left until the end of the regular season, and they're not even guaranteed a Play-in Tournament or Playoff spot yet.

Well they make a lot of moves lately, and majority says that it was a good one, getting rid of Westbrook and getting a lot of role players, now, it's Rui Hachimura, before it was Vanderbilt and then D'Lo before getting injured did share his best game with the Lakers.

So they are improving with this new roster that they have and then AD leading them with another big game against the Memphis.

Hopefully when Bron comes back, it won't disrupt the chemistry though,

[freedomgo]

I've tried my luck after 2 week of not having any bets on NBA and I've lost again of course ). I don't know why I'm insisting of playing NBA as this new style of NBA is very hard for me to read as there is no defense but they also miss a lot of shots because of no defense...if that makes any sense.

Yes mate, the league has become really unpredictable since the season started and being a heavy team does not guarantee that they can always win their games against a much low-tier teams. But why aren't you getting any luck these days? Perhaps you should explore other betting options to have a less risky wager, spreads does help mate even if the odds are not that attractive, as long as we win, it's still a profit on our side.

At least Lakers won and they are now in play offs spots but Grizzlies are having 3 defeats in a row that kinda concerns me for the next period of games , due to prior or Ja being suspended ..?

That is almost inevitable for the Grizzlies side because aside from Ja Morant's absence, the team has been struggling already because Steve Adams has been away for quite some time already and they needed his presence inside the paint.

[bitgolden]

The Lakers have added defensive players who can also score, which has been a significant benefit since trading Westbrook. That's why even without Lebron, they are still winning games. They are currently ranked 9th, and their record of 7-3 in their last 10 games is impressive.

I think the spacing also helped a ton as well. Westbrook is famous for being either a ball hog who goes inside and dishes out, or someone who just waits standing still while others have the ball, he doesn't even run off-ball to get open.

So that type of clogging definitely hurt the team so much, and Lebron isn't and hasn't ever been a guy who just spots up as soon as he gets the ball, even when he shoots a three, he dribbles the ball, so him being wide open is not really a question, considering he is Lebron freaking James, he rarely ever gets open anyway. With this method, the ball spreads around more, nobody hogs the ball, and that is how they are winning games.

[EFS]

Honestly, I didn't expect the Lakers to win anything during LeBron's absence, but now they have 7 wins in their last 10 games, and that's surprising. Maybe it's just a coincidence, but they've been doing really well since getting rid of Westbrook. However, it's too early for them to relax because there are 16 more games left until the end of the regular season, and they're not even guaranteed a Play-in Tournament or Playoff spot yet.

I don't think it's directly related to Westbrook. I think LeBron made a team speech about how important to play in play-off and the team do their best. Anthony Davis came back strong, Schröder and Reaves play great. D'Angelo Russell will return soon. They are already in play-in bracket. I believe they'll stay inside and make play-off. A couple of weeks earlier that looked hard but now it's very possible. The luck is also on their side as other teams constantly lost games. Playing against Grizzlies when Morant is out etc. there were too many small factors.

[OgNasty]

Pretty emotional scene at Pau Gasol’s jersey retiring ceremony. Plenty of tears in the house seeing Pau’s Jersey hanging next to Kobe’s. The picture of Pau looking up with tears in his eyes is enough to put a lump in anyone’s throat. I’m glad that their jerseys get to hang next to each other forever. They were great friends and it still shows.

[wheelz1200]

Pretty emotional scene at Pau Gasol’s jersey retiring ceremony. Plenty of tears in the house seeing Pau’s Jersey hanging next to Kobe’s. The picture of Pau looking up with tears in his eyes is enough to put a lump in anyone’s throat. I’m glad that their jerseys get to hang next to each other forever. They were great friends and it still shows.

I always envisioned kobe's jersey hanging alone.  He was a loner and his own person thought symbolically that would be cool, like no one comes close to kobe.

My favorite kobe/Pau moment of all time has to be in the Olympic semifinals US vs Spain.  If anyone has not scene the clip from the opening play where kobe absolutely annihilated Pau ypu have to see it.  Mamba in full force that day.

[Baofeng]

Pretty emotional scene at Pau Gasol’s jersey retiring ceremony. Plenty of tears in the house seeing Pau’s Jersey hanging next to Kobe’s. The picture of Pau looking up with tears in his eyes is enough to put a lump in anyone’s throat. I’m glad that their jerseys get to hang next to each other forever. They were great friends and it still shows.

I do agree, Kobe are really close and Kobe himself admitted that he won't win those championships without "brother" Pau as his wing man. And it's just so fitting that Gasol will be recognized by the Lakers franchise and his jersey retired next to Kobe Bryant.

So much respect for Gasol, Butler was seen in the building carrying Pau's Lakers Jersey with him and then hugging the Gasol.

Tatum set to return for the C's, they need to win this one against Portland tonight.

@wheelz1200 - Yes, Kobe setting the tone on that game, the thing is Kobe knows that play as he tells everyone what will be their 1st play and he will go to Pau's chest without any hesitation and again show everyone that even though they are brothers in Lakers, it's the Olympics, and Lebron, Wade and others shows what leadership means to Kobe.

[livingfree]

Pretty emotional scene at Pau Gasol’s jersey retiring ceremony. Plenty of tears in the house seeing Pau’s Jersey hanging next to Kobe’s. The picture of Pau looking up with tears in his eyes is enough to put a lump in anyone’s throat. I’m glad that their jerseys get to hang next to each other forever. They were great friends and it still shows.

It was a moment that's full of emotion. It's like even if Pau won't say a thing but by just looking at him, we know what he's thinking of.

Not just all about the retirement of his jersey but also how he's reminiscing the moments that he has spent together with Kobe. Legends have been made by that team and memories that will last a life time.

Really shows how he misses him a lot. What a moment, it was touching on how his jersey is next to Kobe's, it truly means a lot for him and we can imagine of another what if if Kobe is there.  

[jakelyson]

Honestly, I didn't expect the Lakers to win anything during LeBron's absence, but now they have 7 wins in their last 10 games, and that's surprising. Maybe it's just a coincidence, but they've been doing really well since getting rid of Westbrook. However, it's too early for them to relax because there are 16 more games left until the end of the regular season, and they're not even guaranteed a Play-in Tournament or Playoff spot yet.

It is more because AD is back. And now, they have a decent team because their role players are better now than when Westbrook is in the Lakers. The Lakers did good moves before the trade deadline. Now. they have a flicker of hope to be included in the play-in tournament.

Speaking of coming back, I wonder how the Grizzlies will come back after the series of events that happened with the team.

First is the Ja Morant issue in his social media account. Second is Brandon Clarke suffering a season-ending injury. I wonder how will Coach Taylor Jenkins make an adjustment with his team. Morant doesn't have a timetable right now on when he will return. How will the "Dynasty" team play without their captain? Right now, the Grizzlies are already 3rd in the Western Conference, currently tied with the Kings who is now in the 2nd spot. We are nearing to the end of the regular season. I'm exciting on how the Grizzlies will adjust with what's happening with them.

It will be hard to have a consistent win while Adams and Morant is out. But once Steven Adams is back on the court, they will have a better chance to win games. Morant may take more time out because of the investigation and everything, but if he gets back in the playoffs, that will be a good thing for the team.

[Slow death]

Washington Wizards - Atlanta Hawks

Wizards come to this game with 31 wins and 34 losses, and a very unstable performance, even though in their last game they won against the Pistons, in 10 games the Wizards had 5 losses and 5 wins, and Monte Morris is missing. the Wizards were lucky in the victory against the Pistons, meanwhile their opponent the Atlanta Hawks comes to this game with 32 wins and 33 losses, also an unstable performance, being that in 10 games they also had 5 losses and 5 wins, in their last game they lost against the Heat, but the difference was only 2 points, I see this game as being a very balanced game, both teams are unstable, so I don't see a big favorite in either team

Boston Celtics - Portland Trail Blazers

Celtics come into this game with 45 wins and 21 losses, but despite having a large number of wins they have had bad results in the last few with a streak of 3 losses, makes the team arrive at this game unmotivated, still lacking Robert Williams III and players in doubt like Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Payton Pritchard, meanwhile their opponent the Blazers arrive for this game with 31 wins and 34 losses and have a sequence of 2 wins, despite this positive moment that the team is going through they have many embezzlements like Jusuf Nurkic, Anfernee Simons, Ryan Arcidiacono, Justise Winslow and Ibou Badji

New Orleans Pelicans - Dallas Mavericks

Pelicans come into this game with 31 wins and 34 losses, and they have been performing poorly in the last 10 games, reaching the point of having a sequence of 2 losses, without Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado and Larry Nance Jr. while their opponent arrives for this game with 34 wins and 32 losses, well the Mavericks in their last game had a victory against the Utah Jazz, the difference in points was not a very big difference, they have the disadvantage of Reggie Bullock and of JaVale McGee. this will be a well balanced game

Denver Nuggets - Chicago Bulls

Nuggets comes to this game with 46 wins and 19 losses, coming from a sequence of 4 wins, the team is in a good phase, and is missing Zeke Nnaji and Collin Gillespie. meanwhile their opponent the Bulls comes into this game with 29 wins and 36 losses, they have a streak of 2 losses

Phoenix Suns - Oklahoma City Thunder

Suns come to this game with 36 wins and 29 losses and in the last 10 games they had 7 wins and only 3 losses, and they have 3 consecutive wins. while their opponent the Oklahoma City Thunder comes to this game with 31 wins and 34 losses, and also has 3 consecutive wins, this will be a very disputed game, both teams have been doing well in the last

Los Angeles Clippers - Toronto Raptors

Clippers comes to this game with 34 wins and 33 losses, in their last 10 games the team has been bad to the point of having 7 losses and only 3 wins, but they are coming from a win, they have Norman Powell missing. meanwhile their opponent the Raptors arrive for this game with 32 wins and 34 losses, in their last 10 games they managed to get 6 wins and 4 losses, and in their last game they had a defeat

[agustina2]

It will be hard to have a consistent win while Adams and Morant is out. But once Steven Adams is back on the court, they will have a better chance to win games. Morant may take more time out because of the investigation and everything, but if he gets back in the playoffs, that will be a good thing for the team.

If we take a look at Memphis Grizzlies games when Ja Morant is out, last season and this season, the Grizzlies do have a good winning percentage. They are even better as a team when Morant is out honestly. I see that Grizzlies can keep up with the competition even though Morant is out.

But Steven Adams is an important piece because of his role and position. Grizzlies can cover the role of Morant but not with Adams.

[blockman]

Just some update regarding Ja Morant's situation. The latest tells that he's not going to be charged as there's a lack of evidence as to what's filed against him. It's said that he's still out for quite a few games which were said in the article and in the quote.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will be away from the team for at least four more games, the team said on Wednesday, shortly after police announced that he will not face charges in Colorado related to the livestreamed video is which he appeared to be displaying a gun in a strip club.

“Ja Morant will continue to remain away from the team for at least the next four games,” the team said with no further comment.

[Yaunfitda]

Just some update regarding Ja Morant's situation. The latest tells that he's not going to be charged as there's a lack of evidence as to what's filed against him. It's said that he's still out for quite a few games which were said in the article and in the quote.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will be away from the team for at least four more games, the team said on Wednesday, shortly after police announced that he will not face charges in Colorado related to the livestreamed video is which he appeared to be displaying a gun in a strip club.

“Ja Morant will continue to remain away from the team for at least the next four games,” the team said with no further comment.

He is lucky that Denver is not going to charge him in this case, maybe it's because he is a "prominent basketball player" as per their report? nobody knows. It might be the question on how Ja got the firearms in the first place.

But he has to missed 4 more games though as the NBA is still not yet concluded their investigations.

Memphis though is in a losing streak and maybe the team is also affected by this news because it's their leader under fire right now.

[LogitechMouse]

Just some update regarding Ja Morant's situation. The latest tells that he's not going to be charged as there's a lack of evidence as to what's filed against him. It's said that he's still out for quite a few games which were said in the article and in the quote.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will be away from the team for at least four more games, the team said on Wednesday, shortly after police announced that he will not face charges in Colorado related to the livestreamed video is which he appeared to be displaying a gun in a strip club.

“Ja Morant will continue to remain away from the team for at least the next four games,” the team said with no further comment.

What about the NBA itself? What will the NBA do with the incident? Is there any announcements or any sanctions that the NBA has been given to him?

I remembered the late David Stern who is a very strict Commissioner, and if he's the current NBA Commissioner right now, after a day or 2, there will already be sanctions given to Morant already. Well, the good thing though is that we will see Morant playing again in the playoffs because I thought that this incident might cause him not to play indefinitely.

Anyway, he's fine in the West like he said in an interview. Let's see how the Grizzlies perform in the remaining games of the season and in the playoffs.