2024 NBA Season

[LogitechMouse]

Does anybody still remember this taunt by Al Horford? Now Butler did this in front of him, and Horford seems angry because of what Butler did to him. I did watch a video of the taunting, and I can't help myself not to laugh. Karma really strikes harder.

Anyway, you can watch the video here where Butler did the same taunt that Horford did in Game 1, and what's funny is Horford's reaction while Butler is doing it in front of him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NJHthidRJE

Those 3 undrafted players of the Heat are leading the way for them to get Game 3, and remain undefeated on their home this playoffs. Vincent, Strus, and Martin are combined for 57 points while Vincent got a career-high 29 points. Butler scored only 16 points, but it doesn't matter at all because the Heat have so many offensive weapons that can step up when needed like these 3 undrafted players. Coach Spo has been a very great coach for the Heat team, and he earns Pat Riley's trust that's why he remains to be the head coach of the team even though the Big 3 of James, Wade and Bosh are not there anymore. Kudos to Coach Spo, and the whole Heat team as they're one win away from going to the NBA Finals.

As for the Celtics, Tatum, and Brown are both in the All-NBA teams, but tonight they are both garbage as they only scored 26 points combined, and shot 1/14 from three-point area combined. Just imagine this, an undrafted player like Gabe Vincent outscored these 2 all-star players of the Celtics. I don't want to say this, but that's shameful, and because of that, the morale of the Celtics are gone, and they will not come back with this one. I just hope that they will not get swept, but the chances of that to happen is low as well knowing that the Heat are undefeated on their home.

Now the Nuggets, and the Heat are both 3-0, and with what's happening right now, it seems like these 2 teams are likely to face in the NBA Finals... or we might see a team breaking the history as the first team to overcome a 0-3 deficit?

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[boyptc]

Hilarious, I like the sweet revenge of Butler against Al with that time out sign. I guess that he's been wanting to do that on the perfect time and he just did it on the right and exact time that he has to do it.

Well, lesson for Al and others that have been too emotional with these games. Before you do such mockery or signs, make sure that you're in a better situation.

Like what Luka has said, "Everyone acting tough when they're up". LOL

Does anybody still remember this taunt by Al Horford? Now Butler did this in front of him, and Horford seems angry because of what Butler did to him.

It's funny and hilarious, really made my day.

[danherbias07]

Does anybody still remember this taunt by Al Horford? Now Butler did this in front of him, and Horford seems angry because of what Butler did to him. I did watch a video of the taunting, and I can't help myself not to laugh. Karma really strikes harder.

Yeah I saw that Butler having fun when his team is doing great. Gabe Vincent, Caleb Martin, and Duncan Robinson, all three undrafted players did some great damage against the Boston Celtics.
I don't really like blowout games as it takes the fun out, but the Celtics just cannot find an answer from all the three points being made by the Miami Heat.
19/35 Heat against 11/42 Celtics. 54% against 26%. With that, you could already see who is winning.
What the Celtics did in the third quarter forcing three-pointers was not wise, there is still a chance to get back in the game if they only played defense and try to score back in the paint instead of forcing a three. Tatum was not as aggressive as in Games 1 and 2. Then the frustration happened, Marcus Smart almost hit Martin with an elbow, and yet the referees did not even see it as a flagrant foul because it didn't hit him. That's an absurd officiating, there's obviously an intention to that. I don't know what Tony Brothers is thinking to call it a common foul.

Anyway, a great win for Miami Heat at their home.
Sorry for those who made a bet on player props, they won't hit in a blowout game as the stars are rested for the whole 4th quarter. Same boat.

[passwordnow]

Those 3 undrafted players of the Heat are leading the way for them to get Game 3, and remain undefeated on their home this playoffs. Vincent, Strus, and Martin are combined for 57 points while Vincent got a career-high 29 points.

This is a slap against Celtics and we're now having that 99.9% of probability that it's going to be the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat that will face each other in the NBA finals. The problem with Celtics is that they're not rotating a lot unlike what Heat is doing. It's like that there's this superstar and minimum player on the Celtic's side. But look at the ball rotation of what Heat does, anyone who's open from the outside, just shoot it and we trust you. That's what they're trying to say.

[Botnake]

Those 3 undrafted players of the Heat are leading the way for them to get Game 3, and remain undefeated on their home this playoffs. Vincent, Strus, and Martin are combined for 57 points while Vincent got a career-high 29 points.

This is a slap against Celtics and we're now having that 99.9% of probability that it's going to be the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat that will face each other in the NBA finals. The problem with Celtics is that they're not rotating a lot unlike what Heat is doing. It's like that there's this superstar and minimum player on the Celtic's side. But look at the ball rotation of what Heat does, anyone who's open from the outside, just shoot it and we trust you. That's what they're trying to say.

They are trying to go one-on-one; there's no great team chemistry on the team as they do not trust each other so much. They had a plan to double Butler, but Butler is a good passer and can easily spot an outside shooter. This is embarrassing as it's a blowout loss for the Celtics. In my opinion, they are already out as no team has come back from a 0-3 deficit in the history of the NBA.

The three-point shooting is the biggest factor in this loss by the Celtics. They shot 26%, while the Heat shot 54%.

[OgNasty]

You could see the Celtics give up in that game vs the Heat. I think they lose the next one and call it a year. For some reason I haven’t counted the Lakers out yet, but after what I saw tonight the Celtics are as good as done for the year. Quite possible the Lakers only have one game left this year though so don’t miss it tomorrow.

[Viscore]

You could see the Celtics give up in that game vs the Heat. I think they lose the next one and call it a year. For some reason I haven’t counted the Lakers out yet, but after what I saw tonight the Celtics are as good as done for the year. Quite possible the Lakers only have one game left this year though so don’t miss it tomorrow.

They give up easily. I guess there's a problem within the team, and it's possible that their coach is not happy and is simply blaming the players. The Celtics were considered favorites after the Bucks were eliminated, but it seems like they won't be making a comeback to the NBA Finals this year. Both the Warriors and the Celtics are out, so let's hope that the teams playing in the NBA Finals will provide more entertaining games.

I'm speculating that it could be the Heat versus the Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals and the Nuggets will be a heavy favorite.

[Oasisman]

You could see the Celtics give up in that game vs the Heat. I think they lose the next one and call it a year. For some reason I haven’t counted the Lakers out yet, but after what I saw tonight the Celtics are as good as done for the year. Quite possible the Lakers only have one game left this year though so don’t miss it tomorrow.

They give up easily. I guess there's a problem within the team, and it's possible that their coach is not happy and is simply blaming the players. The Celtics were considered favorites after the Bucks were eliminated, but it seems like they won't be making a comeback to the NBA Finals this year. Both the Warriors and the Celtics are out, so let's hope that the teams playing in the NBA Finals will provide more entertaining games.

I'm speculating that it could be the Heat versus the Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals and the Nuggets will be a heavy favorite.

Yeah after the Bucks got eliminated by no other than the Heat,the Celtics suddenly gets the favourite to win the ECF. People failed to realize and under estimated the Heat for being a play-in team, but defeated the Bucks. ESPN analytics were also rooting for the Celtics to win a high percentage margin against the Heat.
Both the Celtics and Lakers are done, not officially but they are totally done. If someone has to have a chance for a comeback it would be the Lakers, but the chances are less than 1% lol. The Nuggets outplayed the Lakers for the 3 consecutive games. If the Nuggets wins the championship this year, they'll for sure going to be a new dynasty in the NBA.

[Pamadar]

You could see the Celtics give up in that game vs the Heat. I think they lose the next one and call it a year. For some reason I haven’t counted the Lakers out yet, but after what I saw tonight the Celtics are as good as done for the year. Quite possible the Lakers only have one game left this year though so don’t miss it tomorrow.

They give up easily. I guess there's a problem within the team, and it's possible that their coach is not happy and is simply blaming the players. The Celtics were considered favorites after the Bucks were eliminated, but it seems like they won't be making a comeback to the NBA Finals this year. Both the Warriors and the Celtics are out, so let's hope that the teams playing in the NBA Finals will provide more entertaining games.

I'm speculating that it could be the Heat versus the Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals and the Nuggets will be a heavy favorite.

With both 3 games lead against their opponents,

we can assume that the chance of advancing to the finals will be for both Denver and Miami.
The way I witness how tough the challenges for Boston, white city shine and not just the players
are enjoying but all the fans who supported them received the entertainment that they wish to see
when they bought the ticket to watch the game live, Bam and Jimmy, together with all the Heat
squad, all of them deserve the praise from the fans.

[yazher]

You could see the Celtics give up in that game vs the Heat. I think they lose the next one and call it a year. For some reason I haven’t counted the Lakers out yet, but after what I saw tonight the Celtics are as good as done for the year. Quite possible the Lakers only have one game left this year though so don’t miss it tomorrow.

The Heat clearly won easily in that game and they cannot be worried about the next one since they have full control of this one despite being the underdog before even game 1 has started by the analysts. Surely if the Nuggets will swift the Lakers tomorrow, the Heat will truly need to have a strong strategy on how to stop Jokic's feat, Murray, because they cannot afford to lose or give one easy win for them. I'm rooting for Heat not because they are my team but because I want to see and witnessed for the very first time in the history of the NBA, a play-in team won the NBA championship. it will surely boost the morale of the players next season because they know there is a chance to be like them.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

You could see the Celtics give up in that game vs the Heat. I think they lose the next one and call it a year. For some reason I haven’t counted the Lakers out yet, but after what I saw tonight the Celtics are as good as done for the year. Quite possible the Lakers only have one game left this year though so don’t miss it tomorrow.

The Heat clearly won easily in that game and they cannot be worried about the next one since they have full control of this one despite being the underdog before even game 1 has started by the analysts. Surely if the Nuggets will swift the Lakers tomorrow, the Heat will truly need to have a strong strategy on how to stop Jokic's feat, Murray, because they cannot afford to lose or give one easy win for them. I'm rooting for Heat not because they are my team but because I want to see and witnessed for the very first time in the history of the NBA, a play-in team won the NBA championship. it will surely boost the morale of the players next season because they know there is a chance to be like them.

The Heat has been the underdog since day 1 of the playoffs but they have showed exceptionally well and we have give credit to coach Spo. I think the belief the Heat management has put into his shoulder is really paying off as they are in the verge of going into the finals again after making it at the 8th spot for this year.

As for the Nuggets vs Lakers series, it might end on a sweep as well. They don't want to get the momentum to the Lakers although like the Heat they are in control of the series already, but no need to slack here.

[Jating]

Down 30 points by the end of the third quarter - it would be insane if they can even come back from that even if Miami uses their bench players for the entire fourth quarter. Celtics should at least step up and cover those +10 handicap bets hehe. Scary to think that neither Jimmy nor Bam put up big numbers to have such a huge lead.

Yeah and it's all their undrafted players again who really contribute in this big win, now they are comfortable at 3-0 and they will make in to the finals again in the last 3 years if I'm not mistaken.

But they will have to face the Nuggets for this year. Business wise though, will it be one of the most watch finals in the NBA? Or will it be just a so-so numbers as both of this teams, I will say is not that well known? No offense to the fans of both team, the Heat at number 8 in the finals? no one is expecting it, in the beginning it was Boston, Bucks and Sixers as the favorite. Will be insane if the Heat went to win this season.

[arwin100]

Down 30 points by the end of the third quarter - it would be insane if they can even come back from that even if Miami uses their bench players for the entire fourth quarter. Celtics should at least step up and cover those +10 handicap bets hehe. Scary to think that neither Jimmy nor Bam put up big numbers to have such a huge lead.

Yeah and it's all their undrafted players again who really contribute in this big win, now they are comfortable at 3-0 and they will make in to the finals again in the last 3 years if I'm not mistaken.

But they will have to face the Nuggets for this year. Business wise though, will it be one of the most watch finals in the NBA? Or will it be just a so-so numbers as both of this teams, I will say is not that well known? No offense to the fans of both team, the Heat at number 8 in the finals? no one is expecting it, in the beginning it was Boston, Bucks and Sixers as the favorite. Will be insane if the Heat went to win this season.

This is clear now that Heat will be on finals since Celtics shows that they can't handle much pressure that's the reason they always get outscored by Butler and the rest of the gang.

Although they can reach to finals but the problem there on how they could defeat the Nuggets knowing that Jokic is solid inside the paint and I think Adebayo is not enough defender knowing that Nuggets star is also known to be a good passer. To many problem need to solve by heat especially their matchmaking since to many guys on Nuggets can give them big problems in terms of scoring and in defensive ends.

[carlisle1]

Those 3 undrafted players of the Heat are leading the way for them to get Game 3, and remain undefeated on their home this playoffs. Vincent, Strus, and Martin are combined for 57 points while Vincent got a career-high 29 points.

This is a slap against Celtics and we're now having that 99.9% of probability that it's going to be the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat that will face each other in the NBA finals. The problem with Celtics is that they're not rotating a lot unlike what Heat is doing. It's like that there's this superstar and minimum player on the Celtic's side. But look at the ball rotation of what Heat does, anyone who's open from the outside, just shoot it and we trust you. That's what they're trying to say.

They are trying to go one-on-one; there's no great team chemistry on the team as they do not trust each other so much. They had a plan to double Butler, but Butler is a good passer and can easily spot an outside shooter. This is embarrassing as it's a blowout loss for the Celtics. In my opinion, they are already out as no team has come back from a 0-3 deficit in the history of the NBA.

The three-point shooting is the biggest factor in this loss by the Celtics. They shot 26%, while the Heat shot 54%.

Butler is wise. He just simply playing the game with a great wisdom, attacking the defense then throw the pass outside for an open
3-point shot, just so happens that each player is ready to take and got a decent percentage to hit it.

If there's no trust between Boston's players, then there's nothing they can do now to win these series, a big chance for Miami to advance just like
how the Nuggets are taking the charge.

Let see what will happen in their next game, if Miami will finish it at home or Boston will win and try to extend the games.

[Japinat]

Down 30 points by the end of the third quarter - it would be insane if they can even come back from that even if Miami uses their bench players for the entire fourth quarter. Celtics should at least step up and cover those +10 handicap bets hehe. Scary to think that neither Jimmy nor Bam put up big numbers to have such a huge lead.

Yeah and it's all their undrafted players again who really contribute in this big win, now they are comfortable at 3-0 and they will make in to the finals again in the last 3 years if I'm not mistaken.

But they will have to face the Nuggets for this year. Business wise though, will it be one of the most watch finals in the NBA? Or will it be just a so-so numbers as both of this teams, I will say is not that well known? No offense to the fans of both team, the Heat at number 8 in the finals? no one is expecting it, in the beginning it was Boston, Bucks and Sixers as the favorite. Will be insane if the Heat went to win this season.

Yes, nobody expected that the Heat can actually achieve the place where they are now. At first, people are saying that they won't last long in the play-in but they did attain and clinch a seat towards the playoffs and honestly, I'm one of those because how can we expect from a team that just came from the play-in but the Heat and Lakers did a feat and recorded a history because they both survived the first round.

Now, it's the Miami Heat who will likely to survive the conference finals and will play in the Finals after a couple of years while the Lakers is already on the verge of getting swept in the Western Conference. Business wise, it's the Miami Heat who got a much larger fan base compared to the Nuggets but time will come that Nuggets will also earn its own large fan base not just in Denver but in others parts of the world as well.

Anyway, there's a breaking news just now and it's Carmelo Anthony.

Former All-Star Carmelo Anthony announces his retirement

[Yogee]

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Business wise though, will it be one of the most watch finals in the NBA? Or will it be just a so-so numbers as both of this teams, I will say is not that well known? No offense to the fans of both team, the Heat at number 8 in the finals? no one is expecting it,

They're not the biggest franchise for sure so it's expected that the numbers would be lower compared to a Celtics-Lakers series. Maybe it will be a lot closer to the the Bucks-Suns Finals in 2021.

Will be insane if the Heat went to win this season.

There's no doubt about that. They will eclipse a lot of previous championship teams IMO if they could actually pull it off. They're a good model on building a real team and not just putting superstars together.
Nuggets winning it all would also be insane.

[dwyane36]

Let see what will happen in their next game, if Miami will finish it at home or Boston will win and try to extend the games.

In fact, the Heat and Nuggets could already be called the final series participants, as there hasn't been a single time in the history of the NBA when a team recovered from 0-3. So I think it makes sense for the Heat to win the series next game to celebrate the Eastern Conference champion ceremony at their home arena, while it makes sense for the Nuggets to extend it to game 5 to also celebrate the ceremony at their home arena.

[blockman]

You could see the Celtics give up in that game vs the Heat. I think they lose the next one and call it a year. For some reason I haven’t counted the Lakers out yet, but after what I saw tonight the Celtics are as good as done for the year.

That's much like it is. They've already accepted that there's no way that they can beat the Heat for the next upcoming games and they'll just have to render that one last game for them. They've done enough and Heat is the better team than the team and on the other side, it was Denver that's the better team than the Lakers. It's okay to call it a day for this year and they'll just have to set themselves back and better for the next season, they've reached quite far on this season's journey unlike the other teams that haven't made it far, and those that have been eliminated too early.

Quite possible the Lakers only have one game left this year though so don’t miss it tomorrow.

The majority don't want to miss that possible last game for Lakers.

[fuguebtc]

Let see what will happen in their next game, if Miami will finish it at home or Boston will win and try to extend the games.

In fact, the Heat and Nuggets could already be called the final series participants, as there hasn't been a single time in the history of the NBA when a team recovered from 0-3. So I think it makes sense for the Heat to win the series next game to celebrate the Eastern Conference champion ceremony at their home arena, while it makes sense for the Nuggets to extend it to game 5 to also celebrate the ceremony at their home arena.

Miami Heat is leading by three nill right now. It really does not feel like Celtics will actually be able to recover. I will also say that Miami Heat and Nuggets are going to be the finalists. I don't see how it is going to be any different. As you said there has not been once in the history when any team has actually recovered from a 3-0 deficit, I really do not think that history is going to be made. I believe we all know that Miami Heat and Nuggets are going to be the finalist. And that is not going to change in my opinion.

[livingfree]

Miami Heat is leading by three nill right now. It really does not feel like Celtics will actually be able to recover.

Heat just proven that ESPN's analytics is just another analytics but not the actuality of what can happen into the game and match ups.

Celtics has already gone even before this game started. It's like more of formality that they'll be seen on the game 4 and they should have just conceded to allow the win to Heat but I don't know if this is allowed as per NBA ruling.

I will also say that Miami Heat and Nuggets are going to be the finalists.

You're not the only one that sees that, most of us have it in our minds that these two will be the ones playing the NBA finals.