2024 NBA Season

[xzone]

The 4th game of the final series will be played tonight. The champion may be determined tonight and it looks like it will happen.
I have no hope for Dallas anymore, I think they won't win tonight and the Boston Celtics will win and become champions.

I thought they would win at least 1 match, I'm still optimistic about that. Maybe they will win this match, we can say that they no longer have a chance in the final series, but no one wants to see 4-0.
I will stop sleeping to watch this match live, final matches are always nice. I want to see Doncic do something, otherwise I'll be very disappointed

[OgNasty]

I’m a little bit bummed out that this could be the final day of the NBA season and a little surprised that it isn’t the Minnesota Timberwolves left standing at the end, but this was a great year. As most of the stars like LeBron, KD, Stephen Curry, etc. get old and start to retire, the NBA is going to start looking like a new league. I’m nervous.

[wheelz1200]

I’m a little bit bummed out that this could be the final day of the NBA season and a little surprised that it isn’t the Minnesota Timberwolves left standing at the end, but this was a great year. As most of the stars like LeBron, KD, Stephen Curry, etc. get old and start to retire, the NBA is going to start looking like a new league. I’m nervous.

It's always like that.  New guard comes in and no one knows how it will be.  But with ANT, Luka, wembanyama, etc etc it's gonna keep on progressing.  I thought that at the end of the jordan era that it will never be the same but a whole group of new stars emerge.  The league is in good hands.

[FanEagle]

I just watched a video of Luka Doncic defense lowlights, to be fair while he is amazing on offense, it looked like it was obvious he didn't had any defensive help at all, they need to fix that if they ever want to win a ring.

The amount of times Brown and Tatum just blown by Doncic was just insane, not just once or twice, it was like a dozen times or more. I can't emphasize how important defense is on a finals series, because that is what makes you the winner. Like people always say, offense wins you games, defense wins you rings, and Doncic needs to fix his defense. If not, at least find a way to cover his defense, Curry was never much of a defender, and yet Warriors figured something out to fix that issue, so Dallas could do the same.

[passwordnow]

Boston are ridiculously loaded. The only weakness is their bench which doesn't matter during the regular season because the starters play more minutes. As long as they stay healthy they will repeat as champs next season.

The bench can be somehow helpful if there are reserved that are future superstars. But most of them are just literally for reserve and we've only seen a few of them that came from being benched to becoming a first five. And for these games that are in the finals, the team has to secure their title especially for the Boston and they'll only be given playing time if the time is lesser and the lead that they have is no longer reachable. We get to see this kind of plays from teams and allowing the benchies to play and have some play time but it doesn't really matter that much at all.

Or, when their opposing team is on the lead and they can't reach it anymore. And so, coaches allows these benchies to play and just let the time tick until it goes to zero. Let's see if the Celtics are going to do that but IMO, Joe won't allow that and they have to secure this and everyone from the bench is going to understand that. Or who knows if they'll be given playing time this time since it's very likely that this is the last match of the series.

[blockman]

I have to accept that Dallas is not going to win this Cup. Last night was their last chance but they lost again and the series is 3-0. Boston will win the last game or win one more game and become champions.
I'm really disappointed with this result.

It's okay bro, that's how it goes in the NBA finals. We're getting to see how it will happen for this season's finals and I guess every Mavs have already accepted it that Boston Celtics is this season's champions.

Yes, everyone knows that it will take a miracle for Dallas to win the championship, it's just a matter of score. Maybe they can forced a game 5 and avoid that sweep but that's it. But this could be a learning experience for the Mavs and look for areas that they need to improved and I'm seeing some trades need to be done with their role players here as they are missing. I do agree that it's about time for the Celtics duo of Brown and Tatum to win their first NBA championship together. And they also have to thank the Milwaukee Bucks because they were able to acquire Holiday that really makes the difference playing defense on Luka.

Let's wait if they can force to game 5 later. The world is tuning in for this match because many are expecting that this has to be their ending. But even if everyone wants to see them go at all in the game 7, the odds are very low that they're going to be there. I'm not sure if that article that I've seen or just an headline that I pass through that Luka is blaming Kidd for his actions? That's no good if that's really happening there, many didn't believed a Luka-Kyrie tandem but they made it far but not so far in the finals.

[EFS]

The Celtics were the only team that deserved to be champions with their performance from the beginning to the end of the season. Their opponents' injury problems and the claim that they are on an easy path can't overshadow their championship. They also had the best record in the regular season, beating every team.
Today the Mavs can make one last stand and win a game. Dončić and Kyrie won't want to be remembered as the team that got swept in the finals, but their mood after Game 3 didn't look good. The Celtics may not be too hung up on tonight's game to celebrate at home. In the end, the Celtics are guaranteed to be champions. The big question is whether the FMVP will be JB or JT.

[boyptc]

The Celtics were the only team that deserved to be champions with their performance from the beginning to the end of the season.

Despite that, they still get a lot of hate but I guess haters are everywhere and even in the most beloved teams and players.

Their opponents' injury problems and the claim that they are on an easy path can't overshadow their championship. They also had the best record in the regular season, beating every team.

That might be a factor but not really a big thing at all. Fans are throwing to them this matter as an advantage for them but what they can do? it's not their fault that they're healthy and their opponents through the ladder of the finals are on that situation.

[OgNasty]

Klay Thompson has removed Warriors references from his social media and unfollowed the Warriors on Instagram. Seems like we may have a trade on our hands here. Klay had a pretty bad year so this isn’t surprising news. Now we wait to see where he ends up and how he feels about it. I’d guess he wants to end his career as a Laker like his Dad, but we’ll see.

[boyptc]

Klay Thompson has removed Warriors references from his social media and unfollowed the Warriors on Instagram. Seems like we may have a trade on our hands here. Klay had a pretty bad year so this isn’t surprising news. Now we wait to see where he ends up and how he feels about it. I’d guess he wants to end his career as a Laker like his Dad, but we’ll see.

I know that this means business to them when they get to transfer to another one, but is it necessary to just unfollow and undo everything that has signed you for almost all or half of your career?

Anyway, that's for sure that he'd be out for the Dub nation.

And going with game 4 today with Mavs and Celtics, looking like we're going to see an extension of it. Anyway, it's just on 2nd quarter and will wait until it ends.

[Dave1]

Klay Thompson has removed Warriors references from his social media and unfollowed the Warriors on Instagram. Seems like we may have a trade on our hands here. Klay had a pretty bad year so this isn’t surprising news. Now we wait to see where he ends up and how he feels about it. I’d guess he wants to end his career as a Laker like his Dad, but we’ll see.

I think it's pretty obvious that Klay might not be sign by the Warriors again based on last season's performance alone and there have been a lot of trade talks already. To be fair, not just him, but Looney, Kuminga and Andrew Wiggins names are floating.

Nothing personal though, it's just business and if he can get a bigger contract on other teams so why not take that opportunity?

Of course for Warriors fan, they wanted him to stay, but everything is up on the air right now.

[TravelMug]

The Celtics were the only team that deserved to be champions with their performance from the beginning to the end of the season. Their opponents' injury problems and the claim that they are on an easy path can't overshadow their championship. They also had the best record in the regular season, beating every team.
Today the Mavs can make one last stand and win a game. Dončić and Kyrie won't want to be remembered as the team that got swept in the finals, but their mood after Game 3 didn't look good. The Celtics may not be too hung up on tonight's game to celebrate at home. In the end, the Celtics are guaranteed to be champions. The big question is whether the FMVP will be JB or JT.

I do agree, we should give credit to the Boston Celtics, and I wouldn't say it's a easy path although when they faces team in the playoff, it's very unfortunately that the franchise player got injured. But I still I think that the Celtics will win against Miami even if Butler is healthy, in my opinion.

Mavs though is leading the game right now, it's a huge lead so maybe they are not going to be swept here.

For me the Finals MVP should be given to JB, in my opinion.

[yahoo62278]

The Celtics were the only team that deserved to be champions with their performance from the beginning to the end of the season. Their opponents' injury problems and the claim that they are on an easy path can't overshadow their championship. They also had the best record in the regular season, beating every team.
Today the Mavs can make one last stand and win a game. Dončić and Kyrie won't want to be remembered as the team that got swept in the finals, but their mood after Game 3 didn't look good. The Celtics may not be too hung up on tonight's game to celebrate at home. In the end, the Celtics are guaranteed to be champions. The big question is whether the FMVP will be JB or JT.

I do agree, we should give credit to the Boston Celtics, and I wouldn't say it's a easy path although when they faces team in the playoff, it's very unfortunately that the franchise player got injured. But I still I think that the Celtics will win against Miami even if Butler is healthy, in my opinion.

Mavs though is leading the game right now, it's a huge lead so maybe they are not going to be swept here.

For me the Finals MVP should be given to JB, in my opinion.

Def not going to see a sweep in the series. Dallas is up by 33 currently and not looking like they will slow down. Boston has 3 guys in foul trouble as well Tatum with 4, Brown with 3, and Horford with 3.

I don't see the Mavericks winning the series since noone has come back from down 3-0, but if they can do this for 3 more games it would be historic.

[Darker45]

Def not going to see a sweep in the series.

Definitely not, especially when the other team doesn't mind losing it while the other is giving their all.

This game looks funny to me. The Boston aren't themselves. I can see White not hitting the basket when he's been an amazing shooter. I can see Holiday not shooting the ball and prefers doing a hard pass when he's widely open.

Well, it's probably understandable. To be proclaimed the champions at home and in front of your own crowd certainly feels better.

[OgNasty]

The Celtics really phoned this one in. I guess they decided they’d rather win the championship in front of their home crowd on Monday. I think a certain amount of respect is probably at play here too. Sweeping a team destroys people’s legacies these days, so I’m glad Luka saved himself that label forever, but it’s still Boston in 5.

[danherbias07]

Keep your brooms. No sweep will happen.

Damn, the Mavericks really played strong today. I never expected them to go that far but I know they can win games. 30+ points lead and the Celtics already benched their stars before the 4th quarter started. Yes, It's a whole 4th quarter of garbage time but thankfully Tim Hardaway Jr. made it fun by shooting 5 consecutive threes in the distance.

Luka playing defense. I think I have said it here before, he is the weakness when it comes to defense and he will also be the key for them to win their games. Just that little bit of level-up in moving his feet on the defensive end will make them win. No doubt with his offense but look how good they are when he is complete on both ends of the floor.

[Harkorede]

Keep your brooms. No sweep will happen.

Damn, the Mavericks really played strong today. I never expected them to go that far but I know they can win games. 30+ points lead and the Celtics already benched their stars before the 4th quarter started. Yes, It's a whole 4th quarter of garbage time but thankfully Tim Hardaway Jr. made it fun by shooting 5 consecutive threes in the distance.

Luka playing defense. I think I have said it here before, he is the weakness when it comes to defense and he will also be the key for them to win their games. Just that little bit of level-up in moving his feet on the defensive end will make them win. No doubt with his offense but look how good they are when he is complete on both ends of the floor.

That was a really huge and bold statement from the Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, but they might have just saved their loss for another day. No disrespect to the mavericks defensive prowess tonight, but then I really believe that the Celtics were the one that beat themselves tonight, there was a huge level of complacency from their body language, no extra passes, no finding the open guy just each guy trying to outplay themselves, I really don't know if that was a play the finals MVP and whatnot, but now really isn't the time to get cocky and all that!

[OgNasty]

I just read a crazy stat. After tonight’s game, the Dallas Mavericks are actually outscoring the Boston Celtics in the series 408 to 402. Granted, tonight was a gimme game to get back to Boston, but it’s still wild to think that being down 3-1 you could still have more total points than the other team.

[livingfree]

Keep your brooms. No sweep will happen.

Damn, the Mavericks really played strong today. I never expected them to go that far but I know they can win games. 30+ points lead and the Celtics already benched their stars before the 4th quarter started. Yes, It's a whole 4th quarter of garbage time but thankfully Tim Hardaway Jr. made it fun by shooting 5 consecutive threes in the distance.

That was a sign of early defeat when the coach have already benched their superstars. Since they're on a 3-0, a given lose of 1 game won't matter to thme.

But this is all about hope for the Mavs. Court will be on the side of Celtics next but still, this series hasn't ended yet.

So let's wait and see if there will be new history for the Mavs or it will be for the Celtics.

[jakelyson]

I think it's pretty obvious that Klay might not be sign by the Warriors again based on last season's performance alone and there have been a lot of trade talks already. To be fair, not just him, but Looney, Kuminga and Andrew Wiggins names are floating.

Nothing personal though, it's just business and if he can get a bigger contract on other teams so why not take that opportunity?

Of course for Warriors fan, they wanted him to stay, but everything is up on the air right now.

Anything is possible and if Klay Thompson is open for the trade why not that last performance that he gave was really not that bad but it was really short as there are many mistakes that have happened on the part of Draymond Green and the call of Steve Kerr was really off that time, for me, Kerr should have given many opportunities for Jonathan Kuminga as he is still an improving player he surely needs a lot of experience he can get but if he decided to make trades for himself I think it is a lost for the Warriors for getting him traded to the other team.

For me, Andrew Wiggins is good to go that slump and out-of-focus play at the start of the season were not really needed after getting that big pay cut he is starting to be like Jordan Poole his hunger was gone I think Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins are a good option for a trade next season.

I just read a crazy stat. After tonight’s game, the Dallas Mavericks are actually outscoring the Boston Celtics in the series 408 to 402. Granted, tonight was a gimme game to get back to Boston, but it’s still wild to think that being down 3-1 you could still have more total points than the other team.

This happened in the 3rd game the Dallas Mavericks were dominating at the start of the game and Dereck Lively II was doing great in getting that alley-oops his defense was really something in this game the dominating aura of the Dallas Mavericks did not fade and continued until the end of the game if this happens again in game 5 then I am seeing the Dallas Mavericks will tie the finals in game 6 but if Luka Doncic or Kyrie Irving will get injuries or be fouled out again a strong start will surely be cut short.