2024 NBA Season

[ChiBitCTy]

How about the games between the Bulls and the Pacers, DeRozan put up a massive 45 points in a win in OT against the home team Pacers. I thought that the Pacers are going to win without going into OT, but DeRozan mid range shot proved to be still his best weapon, him and Kawhi I would consider has put that as their main weapons, and no one can stop it with their fade away shots.

However, I'm not a hater of Bulls, but there are games that they are inconsistent that's why I stay away from betting on them. But congrats to those who have ride on them on this big win against the Pacers.

I haven't watched my Chicago Bulls real closely all year, but last night I was tuned in from begging to the end, and it sure disappoint, which is normally what happens with my Chicago bulls.

DeRozan is one heck of a player, and honestly I'm wondering why he's still on the Bulls.  I of course love him and having a great player like him on the team, but they suck, and aren't anywhere near competing for anything meaningful, I just don't understand why he wasn't traded.  Anyways, great OT shot, what a player.

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[OgNasty]

How about the games between the Bulls and the Pacers, DeRozan put up a massive 45 points in a win in OT against the home team Pacers. I thought that the Pacers are going to win without going into OT, but DeRozan mid range shot proved to be still his best weapon, him and Kawhi I would consider has put that as their main weapons, and no one can stop it with their fade away shots.

However, I'm not a hater of Bulls, but there are games that they are inconsistent that's why I stay away from betting on them. But congrats to those who have ride on them on this big win against the Pacers.

I haven't watched my Chicago Bulls real closely all year, but last night I was tuned in from begging to the end, and it sure disappoint, which is normally what happens with my Chicago bulls.

DeRozan is one heck of a player, and honestly I'm wondering why he's still on the Bulls.  I of course love him and having a great player like him on the team, but they suck, and aren't anywhere near competing for anything meaningful, I just don't understand why he wasn't traded.  Anyways, great OT shot, what a player.

DeRozan is a great player, but he's in the wrong era.  His strength seems to be midrange game and he's not the most skilled player at getting open shots.  I once saw a stat that showed DeRozan takes a higher percentage of shots with close coverage from the defender than any other player in the NBA.  That shows me he either needs teammates that can spread the floor and get him open, he takes bad shots, or he struggles getting open either by moving away from the ball or using dribbling skills to get to his spot.  In the 80s he would have dominated probably.  Today, his game just isn't fit for what works in the NBA.  That's why I think Toronto had to get rid of him to win a championship.  He's a hell of a player, but his style isn't efficient enough at getting points to help his team win.

[wheelz1200]

While in the Western Conference.

Those above Houston Rockets should be careful. They are swimming back up and they are now on their 3rd winning streak. It should've been 6th but the Clippers stopped them once.
Sadly, Alperen Sengun is out for the season. Let's see if Jabari Smith and Fred VanVleet could still scare those above them.

It's unlikely that the Rockets can reach the play-in zone in the standings and displace any of the mentioned teams. By the way, the Rockets have only 17 games left in the regular season, and the problem is that they are quite a bit behind the Warriors in terms of win percentage. Can the Rockets win at least 14 of their remaining 17 games to really compete for the last play-in spot? I doubt it.

Seems like a long shot for them that's a lot of games with this amount of time to go.  To rip off a 14-3 finish and jump someone else seems unlikely.  What I want to see happen as a kmicks fan is a serious run at the 3 hole.  Landing a series against the Magic wouldn't be bad but I'd hate to see them immediately have to go to Boston.  Boston is serious this year.

[avp2306]

While in the Western Conference.

Those above Houston Rockets should be careful. They are swimming back up and they are now on their 3rd winning streak. It should've been 6th but the Clippers stopped them once.
Sadly, Alperen Sengun is out for the season. Let's see if Jabari Smith and Fred VanVleet could still scare those above them.

It's unlikely that the Rockets can reach the play-in zone in the standings and displace any of the mentioned teams. By the way, the Rockets have only 17 games left in the regular season, and the problem is that they are quite a bit behind the Warriors in terms of win percentage. Can the Rockets win at least 14 of their remaining 17 games to really compete for the last play-in spot? I doubt it.

Seems like a long shot for them that's a lot of games with this amount of time to go.  To rip off a 14-3 finish and jump someone else seems unlikely.  What I want to see happen as a kmicks fan is a serious run at the 3 hole.  Landing a series against the Magic wouldn't be bad but I'd hate to see them immediately have to go to Boston.  Boston is serious this year.

Nah most likely they won't get that 14-3 record since lots of teams are more stronger now and unpredictable. Chances for rockets is so low to get in play in spots since Alfred Sengun is injury and they seems not doing well this season.

For Boston? They are always serious and always on top but the problem in playoffs everything changed and they always choked and get defeated. But hopefully this year we can see a different result and this team will perform well since they has a lot of potential to became a champion but always come up short since maybe they don't have enough experience and get always nervous when playing a do or die game on more experience team.

[Dave1]

How about the games between the Bulls and the Pacers, DeRozan put up a massive 45 points in a win in OT against the home team Pacers. I thought that the Pacers are going to win without going into OT, but DeRozan mid range shot proved to be still his best weapon, him and Kawhi I would consider has put that as their main weapons, and no one can stop it with their fade away shots.

However, I'm not a hater of Bulls, but there are games that they are inconsistent that's why I stay away from betting on them. But congrats to those who have ride on them on this big win against the Pacers.

I haven't watched my Chicago Bulls real closely all year, but last night I was tuned in from begging to the end, and it sure disappoint, which is normally what happens with my Chicago bulls.

DeRozan is one heck of a player, and honestly I'm wondering why he's still on the Bulls.  I of course love him and having a great player like him on the team, but they suck, and aren't anywhere near competing for anything meaningful, I just don't understand why he wasn't traded.  Anyways, great OT shot, what a player.

DeRozan is a great player, but he's in the wrong era.  His strength seems to be midrange game and he's not the most skilled player at getting open shots.  I once saw a stat that showed DeRozan takes a higher percentage of shots with close coverage from the defender than any other player in the NBA.  That shows me he either needs teammates that can spread the floor and get him open, he takes bad shots, or he struggles getting open either by moving away from the ball or using dribbling skills to get to his spot.  In the 80s he would have dominated probably.  Today, his game just isn't fit for what works in the NBA.  That's why I think Toronto had to get rid of him to win a championship.  He's a hell of a player, but his style isn't efficient enough at getting points to help his team win.

And I guess you can say that he was in the wrong conference that time, as Lebron is dominating the East and how many times Lebron broken the hearts of Toronto fans when DeRozan was still there? That is his strength, the mid range, and I think this could be the best version of DeRozan as he is again becoming the leader of the Bulls in absence of Lavine.

But I will say that he needs more help, Vucevic and others should be consistent, as there are games that they can win but usually choke in the 4th quarter as either DeRozan was guarded and can't make his jumpshot or other team members are not helping him out. It's good that he has to take over this game, force OT and then hit those crucial free throws also he missed some in the last seconds but they have a good lead already.

[TravelMug]

The Sixers are really having trouble finding ways to win games without Joel Embiid. Here, against the Bucks they really did good in the first 2 quarters as they were able to put a great defense on Giannis. And then former Buck player hitting three points. But the Bucks were able to held their ground and make a comeback at the start of the 3rd quarter and that's it, cruise control on the 4th as Giannis almost put up a triple double performance. They are in the 6th spot in the East, but I think the Pacers and the Heat are going to caught up with them and maybe they will slide down into the 8th spot.

[EFS]

Celtics is showing once again they're the best team in the league. They beat the Suns easily. The score was neck and neck in the first half because they gave too many offensive rebounds to the Suns, but right at the beginning of the second half they went on a run and opened the gap. The Celtics used Grayson Allen's defensive weakness very well. Every time someone matched up with him, they went ahead to him and scored. Brown, Tatum and Horford were very good.

After 66 games, the Celtics became the first team to secure a play-off spot. There's a big difference between Boston and the other teams. They are by far the best in the regular season, but the most important thing will be their play-off performance.

[FanEagle]

How about the games between the Bulls and the Pacers, DeRozan put up a massive 45 points in a win in OT against the home team Pacers. I thought that the Pacers are going to win without going into OT, but DeRozan mid range shot proved to be still his best weapon, him and Kawhi I would consider has put that as their main weapons, and no one can stop it with their fade away shots.

He was really one of the best player in the NBA now. his work ethic made him wha the is now, and it seems like this guy is just so cool as we haven't heard a lot of issues about him being a demanding player or whatsoever. The bulls are playing undermanned but it looks like they are very competitive now, and have a chance to be in the play-in. I think the current line up is really capable of winning, so I'm happy to bet on them everytime as they are undervalued most of the time.

To be fair, he was born in the wrong era, nowadays everyone plays either inside or shoots threes, whereas derozan shoots midrange which is deemed unworthy, and I do agree that it is not efficient in most cases but sometimes it wins you games like this if the player is good enough.

I wouldn't say it's a bad judgement, I mean look at Kobe, we all remember him being one of the best players in the world, in history of NBA, but look at his FG, dude played with some bad players, and this resulted with him being doubled team at midrange and miss many shots. So all in all, the style Derozan plays is outdated, and sometimes just pure class and talent shows itself even with inefficient ways, and yet it is not as common as it used to be.

[Yaunfitda]

Celtics is showing once again they're the best team in the league. They beat the Suns easily. The score was neck and neck in the first half because they gave too many offensive rebounds to the Suns, but right at the beginning of the second half they went on a run and opened the gap. The Celtics used Grayson Allen's defensive weakness very well. Every time someone matched up with him, they went ahead to him and scored. Brown, Tatum and Horford were very good.

After 66 games, the Celtics became the first team to secure a play-off spot. There's a big difference between Boston and the other teams. They are by far the best in the regular season, but the most important thing will be their play-off performance.

Yes, I thought that it will be a close game as Phoenix have their own version of the big 3. And two of them, Booker and Beal are two known trash talkers, so it's really a great game to watch. And it was a very close game, but only in the first half only. In the 3rd quarter, Boston shows why they are the best team in the league, Brown, Tatum and Horford was good enough to break or negate Phoenix big 3 scoring. And I think they will get as close as 65++ game winning this season. Not sure if any teams can get close to them. But we all know that all of this is nothing if they choke on the playoff so better be Boston ready for the bigger stage during the playoff and hopefully there are no meltdown just like the last time they went into the finals with the Warriors.

[dwyane36]

After 66 games, the Celtics became the first team to secure a play-off spot. There's a big difference between Boston and the other teams. They are by far the best in the regular season, but the most important thing will be their play-off performance.

Yep, the Celtics look like a very strong team based on the regular season. I'm not sure if they will be champions this season, but they don't have much competition in the Eastern Conference playoffs at first glance. I think the Cavs, Bucks, and Heat are probably the only teams that could be a problem for the Celtics.

[btc_angela]

After 66 games, the Celtics became the first team to secure a play-off spot. There's a big difference between Boston and the other teams. They are by far the best in the regular season, but the most important thing will be their play-off performance.

Yep, the Celtics look like a very strong team based on the regular season. I'm not sure if they will be champions this season, but they don't have much competition in the Eastern Conference playoffs at first glance. I think the Cavs, Bucks, and Heat are probably the only teams that could be a problem for the Celtics.

Yes, that is big question for the Celtics, but I think they have improved obviously this season, their acquisition is solid, KP and Holiday. And again, just a question whether they can translate this big run in the playoff and totally dominate as well going into the finals.

And most likely, not sure if there is a betting site that listed this, but how many wins will the Boston Celtics win in this post season?

What do you guys think? 65 or higher?

[xzone]

Celtics is showing once again they're the best team in the league. They beat the Suns easily. The score was neck and neck in the first half because they gave too many offensive rebounds to the Suns, but right at the beginning of the second half they went on a run and opened the gap. The Celtics used Grayson Allen's defensive weakness very well. Every time someone matched up with him, they went ahead to him and scored. Brown, Tatum and Horford were very good.

After 66 games, the Celtics became the first team to secure a play-off spot. There's a big difference between Boston and the other teams. They are by far the best in the regular season, but the most important thing will be their play-off performance.

They showed a really great performance this season. I'm very curious about what they can do in the playoffs, maybe they can become this season's champion. They haven't had a season as good as this one in a long time.
Actually, I don't think they are the team with the best squad, but they managed to achieve great success in the matches

[yazher]

They showed a really great performance this season. I'm very curious about what they can do in the playoffs, maybe they can become this season's champion. They haven't had a season as good as this one in a long time.
Actually, I don't think they are the team with the best squad, but they managed to achieve great success in the matches

We have already witnessed countless times where a team had outstanding performance in a regular season while on the other hand, when it comes to playoffs, they struggled and can't seem to find their rhythms just like how they played before. Let's just hope it won't be the case for the Celtics because we all know that chances to get the best spot and to have such great play in a season are rare and they need to be consistent until the end and they need to reach the NBA finals with it and win the championship because if not, they might gonna change their rosters and they will surely sink after that.

[Japinat]

They showed a really great performance this season. I'm very curious about what they can do in the playoffs, maybe they can become this season's champion. They haven't had a season as good as this one in a long time.
Actually, I don't think they are the team with the best squad, but they managed to achieve great success in the matches

We have already witnessed countless times where a team had outstanding performance in a regular season while on the other hand, when it comes to playoffs, they struggled and can't seem to find their rhythms just like how they played before. Let's just hope it won't be the case for the Celtics because we all know that chances to get the best spot and to have such great play in a season are rare and they need to be consistent until the end and they need to reach the NBA finals with it and win the championship because if not, they might gonna change their rosters and they will surely sink after that.

Best Celtics team so far, they are dominating this season and will finish with the best record. But as we all know, they struggle a lot in the playoffs, this time I'm hoping they'll proved us wrong. KP has been a good help for this team this season but with his recent injury, don't know if they'll be a great team in the playoffs.

https://theathletic.com/5340500/2024/03/14/kristaps-porzingis-celtics-injury-backup/

Kristaps Porziņģis is set to miss 20th game; which Celtics backup could be big in playoffs?

[Maslate]

They showed a really great performance this season. I'm very curious about what they can do in the playoffs, maybe they can become this season's champion. They haven't had a season as good as this one in a long time.
Actually, I don't think they are the team with the best squad, but they managed to achieve great success in the matches

We have already witnessed countless times where a team had outstanding performance in a regular season while on the other hand, when it comes to playoffs, they struggled and can't seem to find their rhythms just like how they played before. Let's just hope it won't be the case for the Celtics because we all know that chances to get the best spot and to have such great play in a season are rare and they need to be consistent until the end and they need to reach the NBA finals with it and win the championship because if not, they might gonna change their rosters and they will surely sink after that.

Best Celtics team so far, they are dominating this season and will finish with the best record. But as we all know, they struggle a lot in the playoffs, this time I'm hoping they'll proved us wrong. KP has been a good help for this team this season but with his recent injury, don't know if they'll be a great team in the playoffs.

https://theathletic.com/5340500/2024/03/14/kristaps-porzingis-celtics-injury-backup/

Kristaps Porziņģis is set to miss 20th game; which Celtics backup could be big in playoffs?

That's the risk of getting him because he had some long history of injury. However, even without him, the Celtics are still dominating, so that's the bigger news. He might miss more games but as long as he is ready in the playoffs, the team will more ready. I think that news was not the latest, but we have the lates news which gives some positive signs on his report according to this coach.

The Celtics will be without Kristaps Porzingis for the fourth straight game on Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns due to a hamstring strain. However, Boston’s usual starting center was spotted pregame going through an intense workout with the team’s training staff. With the big man’s injury keeping him sidelined for a full week now, Joe Mazzulla signaled in his pregame press conference that Porzingis is making strides in his recovery.

“He’s progressing well,” Mazzulla said. “He was on the court today earlier, just working out with the guys. Don’t have an official timeline, but he’s getting better and better.”

https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2024/03/celtics-coach-gives-promising-injury-update-on-kristaps-porzingis.html

[Twentyonepaylots]

The Sixers are really having trouble finding ways to win games without Joel Embiid. Here, against the Bucks they really did good in the first 2 quarters as they were able to put a great defense on Giannis. And then former Buck player hitting three points. But the Bucks were able to held their ground and make a comeback at the start of the 3rd quarter and that's it, cruise control on the 4th as Giannis almost put up a triple double performance. They are in the 6th spot in the East, but I think the Pacers and the Heat are going to caught up with them and maybe they will slide down into the 8th spot.

I think what they need to do is let this season end, and if ever they get into the playoffs, then play the playoffs. I think at that time, Joel Embiid will be available to play, but I think it is risky to let Embiid play since he just recovered from his injury, and it might be better to sit him until the next season. Then, if the Sixers did not make it past the first round of the playoffs, they should pick some players using the assets they received from the James Harden trade. 

The two things they can do are: get some good role players that they can surround around Maxey and Embiid; the second option is to get a third star that can help them boost their offense; so if one of them is injured, they can still win some games because Maxey alone cannot win.

[danherbias07]

Anthony Davis still hasn't won against Domantas Sabonis. That's 10-0 now.

Nice trivia, didn't know that. Not happy with that too, lol.. I loss my bet on the Lakers, thinking they are well rested and could bet the home team. Again, I fall into the trap thinking the Lakers are for real, they are just messing with my money, never again. 

You are not alone with that. The Sacramento Kings played back to back that day, I thought they won't have the energy to win that game and the Lakers will take advantage of it. I was wrong.

But back to the topic, honestly I don't know that Davis was 0-10 vs Sabonis. I think I'll research more on that. That says also that Sabonis is very underrated as a player.

He is underrated. Also, he has the longest double-double in franchise history and most triple-double in the season. Yes, more than Jokic. 22 triple-doubles for Sabonis and 21 for the Joker. Who would've thought? I didn't expect that from him. Double-doubles are no doubt from him but triple-doubles is amazing.

Kings offense are just impressive, although they have their best player but the ball movement was really impressive. They are not afraid to shot the ball, that's the Warriors style their coach had learn, now they are better than the Warriors since they have healthy and young players.

And they have a big man that is unselfish. Offensive rebounds are also high because of Sabonis and he can put the ball back to the rim so fast. His problem before was too many fouls, he is always fouled out but I think he is learning from experience. It's true, they aren't afraid to shoot and the chemistry is strong.
They are the better version of the Warriors, or should I say they are like the Warriors in their prime. Coach Mike Brown really outdid himself this time. He also learned a lot and he is not like when he was in the Cavaliers who was just focused on using Lebron James. Right now his player rotation is like how Steve Kerr does it. No waste of players.

[Finestream]

The Sixers are really having trouble finding ways to win games without Joel Embiid. Here, against the Bucks they really did good in the first 2 quarters as they were able to put a great defense on Giannis. And then former Buck player hitting three points. But the Bucks were able to held their ground and make a comeback at the start of the 3rd quarter and that's it, cruise control on the 4th as Giannis almost put up a triple double performance. They are in the 6th spot in the East, but I think the Pacers and the Heat are going to caught up with them and maybe they will slide down into the 8th spot.

I think what they need to do is let this season end, and if ever they get into the playoffs, then play the playoffs. I think at that time, Joel Embiid will be available to play, but I think it is risky to let Embiid play since he just recovered from his injury, and it might be better to sit him until the next season. Then, if the Sixers did not make it past the first round of the playoffs, they should pick some players using the assets they received from the James Harden trade. 

They are really struggling because if you look at the standing in the top 10 in the East, they are the worst team in terms of the last 10 games result. They are 3-7, which shows a very poor performance. Currently down to number 7 but are very close to the Miami Heat and Bulls.. So if the trend will continue, they might be in the play-in which is on a tough spot or will not make it to the play-in. It's just unfortunate that what they work for will end up to be a waste because Embiid goes down.

The two things they can do are: get some good role players that they can surround around Maxey and Embiid; the second option is to get a third star that can help them boost their offense; so if one of them is injured, they can still win some games because Maxey alone cannot win.

Too late to make an adjustment, and I think they are doing everything to keep this team competitive but it's just that Embiid was really the heart of this team, without him this team is not a playoff team anymore.

[ChiBitCTy]

How about the games between the Bulls and the Pacers, DeRozan put up a massive 45 points in a win in OT against the home team Pacers. I thought that the Pacers are going to win without going into OT, but DeRozan mid range shot proved to be still his best weapon, him and Kawhi I would consider has put that as their main weapons, and no one can stop it with their fade away shots.

However, I'm not a hater of Bulls, but there are games that they are inconsistent that's why I stay away from betting on them. But congrats to those who have ride on them on this big win against the Pacers.

I haven't watched my Chicago Bulls real closely all year, but last night I was tuned in from begging to the end, and it sure disappoint, which is normally what happens with my Chicago bulls.

DeRozan is one heck of a player, and honestly I'm wondering why he's still on the Bulls.  I of course love him and having a great player like him on the team, but they suck, and aren't anywhere near competing for anything meaningful, I just don't understand why he wasn't traded.  Anyways, great OT shot, what a player.

DeRozan is a great player, but he's in the wrong era.  His strength seems to be midrange game and he's not the most skilled player at getting open shots.  I once saw a stat that showed DeRozan takes a higher percentage of shots with close coverage from the defender than any other player in the NBA.  That shows me he either needs teammates that can spread the floor and get him open, he takes bad shots, or he struggles getting open either by moving away from the ball or using dribbling skills to get to his spot.  In the 80s he would have dominated probably.  Today, his game just isn't fit for what works in the NBA.  That's why I think Toronto had to get rid of him to win a championship.  He's a hell of a player, but his style isn't efficient enough at getting points to help his team win.

Yeah the glaring issue with Demar's game is unquestionably the lack of a three point shot.  He really doesn't take many opportunities as he's just not that accurate from that range.  Like you said, that mid-range shot of his is about as good as anyone's in the league, which is impressive, but hurts his overall game.  He's still a valuable asset to have, but he's needs to be part of a team where he's not that number one or probably two.

[Dave1]

The Sixers are really having trouble finding ways to win games without Joel Embiid. Here, against the Bucks they really did good in the first 2 quarters as they were able to put a great defense on Giannis. And then former Buck player hitting three points. But the Bucks were able to held their ground and make a comeback at the start of the 3rd quarter and that's it, cruise control on the 4th as Giannis almost put up a triple double performance. They are in the 6th spot in the East, but I think the Pacers and the Heat are going to caught up with them and maybe they will slide down into the 8th spot.

I think what they need to do is let this season end, and if ever they get into the playoffs, then play the playoffs. I think at that time, Joel Embiid will be available to play, but I think it is risky to let Embiid play since he just recovered from his injury, and it might be better to sit him until the next season. Then, if the Sixers did not make it past the first round of the playoffs, they should pick some players using the assets they received from the James Harden trade. 

The two things they can do are: get some good role players that they can surround around Maxey and Embiid; the second option is to get a third star that can help them boost their offense; so if one of them is injured, they can still win some games because Maxey alone cannot win.

I don't think that Joel Embiid will be even back in the playoff if ever the Sixers made it. So this might be also a season ending for the Sixers. Although they can extend it and go to the playoff and used it as a experienced for them, but I think they have surrendered already to that fact that without their leader, they will be having a hard time against the East.

Just to bad again for Embiid to go down again, he is the reigning MVP but I guess he won't be defending it this year and most likely Jokic or Luka as two of the strongest candidate and 3rd will be Giannis and SGA to me.