2026 NBA Season

[rdbase]

Pistons’ winning streak is over. The Celtics beat them in TD Garden. The game could’ve gone to overtime if Cade made all three free throws, but that’s how it is, every winning streak has to end, and they’ll just have to start another one. But they really fought well, especially in TD Garden where the Celtics are tough to beat.

I was surprised to see the final score, I haven't seen the game, but this is a good lessons to learn for the Pistons. They could have won if Cade hit all the free throws but I guess it will make them more stronger experiencing this painful lost.

Also, OKC’s win streak almost broke tonight, but once again the Timberwolves fell short in the 4th quarter, and they lost again.

It could have gone to OT too, but Chet come back with a dagger 3's that put all hope of the Wolves to make a comeback. So sorry for Edwards as he has do it in in both end of the court, playing hard defense on SGA and then trying to carry the team on his shoulder and make a good comeback.

Watched both games last night because wanted to see which team would break their season's high winning streak first and it was indeed the Detroit Pistons ending it at a 13th game winning streak.
Believe they said it was tied with the teams record since 1990 and 2004.

OKC were looking like they were going to lose to Minnesota but managed to right the ship with that Chet three at the end of the match to secure the win. He wasn't shooting three's all that well so that was a surprise from him when those went in late in the final quarter.

[Natalim]

Pistons’ winning streak is over. The Celtics beat them in TD Garden. The game could’ve gone to overtime if Cade made all three free throws, but that’s how it is, every winning streak has to end, and they’ll just have to start another one. But they really fought well, especially in TD Garden where the Celtics are tough to beat.

I was surprised to see the final score, I haven't seen the game, but this is a good lessons to learn for the Pistons. They could have won if Cade hit all the free throws but I guess it will make them more stronger experiencing this painful lost.

The best outcome if he made those 3 free throws was just overtime, because after that it would still be Celtics’ ball.. and you know that team, they’re really good at making plays after a timeout.

But at least the game would’ve been more exciting if it went to overtime.

Also, OKC’s win streak almost broke tonight, but once again the Timberwolves fell short in the 4th quarter, and they lost again.

It could have gone to OT too, but Chet come back with a dagger 3's that put all hope of the Wolves to make a comeback. So sorry for Edwards as he has do it in in both end of the court, playing hard defense on SGA and then trying to carry the team on his shoulder and make a good comeback.

Chet is now the second-best player on the team since Williams is still coming back from injury.
It was really the right decision to keep him and give him that huge contract.

@rdbase, Chet is a clutch player.

[malcovi2]

The most critical issue for this game is still the uncertainty surrounding Anthony Davis' status. Being listed as questionable generally means he won't play, but theres still a chance he could take the court with limited minutes. Given his history with the Lakers, there will definitely be a gesture from the stands.

Even if AD plays you still have D angelo Rusell making terrible plays. He has terrible passing and terrible decision making, The mistakes he has done when he was on the Lakers is still visible present on the Mavs games.
Mavericks needs to replace some of their roster as the current players isnt really the good bunch for potential play-off team.

[OgNasty]

There might not be any basketball on today because of Thanksgiving, but that's ok because tomorrow is bringing us perhaps the game of the year.  With a little luck we'll see DeAndre Ayton and Anthony Davis suit up for the Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers game that is being broadcast on Amazon Prime.  I know I am looking forward to it.

I'm also curious how Amazon is going to use this opportunity to advertise their services.  Seems like with Black Friday there will certainly be some Amazon Prime offers...

[doomloop]

The 2025 NBA Cup! Everytime the team will play the game under NBA CUP, They will use that colorful court.
Its like we are watching a game in a console. And you are right

it was impossible to see the game with that color.

I agree on this for some court, the color is too much.

They are making it to get interest, like get attention. The point isn't to provide a better viewing for you, never was, because the world we live in today is making it very hard for people to just sit down and watch a game for 2 hours, that is getting harder to get attention. So, what they are doing?

They are changing things that could be controversial, so they can be talked and get some attention, the entire NBA Cup thing is based on that alone, and the court decision is a side situation that adds up. Between those two things, we are going to see a lot of tiktoks and reels and youtube shorts etc that talks about or shows the court and that is going to get us talking and get them the attention they want, just like we are doing right now.

[Fredomago]

The most critical issue for this game is still the uncertainty surrounding Anthony Davis' status. Being listed as questionable generally means he won't play, but theres still a chance he could take the court with limited minutes. Given his history with the Lakers, there will definitely be a gesture from the stands.

Even if AD plays you still have D angelo Rusell making terrible plays. He has terrible passing and terrible decision making, The mistakes he has done when he was on the Lakers is still visible present on the Mavs games.
Mavericks needs to replace some of their roster as the current players isnt really the good bunch for potential play-off team.

Not sure what happened to them after their last appearance to the finals with Luka, after that bad call from the management they continue to struggle, better to explore and trade those players who's not fitting to their system or maybe they need to reassess if the system they continue to use still applicable to their current lineup, since both AD and Kyrie still not around they need to find ways to continue competing and do whatever it takes to win a game.

[tech30338]

The most critical issue for this game is still the uncertainty surrounding Anthony Davis' status. Being listed as questionable generally means he won't play, but theres still a chance he could take the court with limited minutes. Given his history with the Lakers, there will definitely be a gesture from the stands.

Even if AD plays you still have D angelo Rusell making terrible plays. He has terrible passing and terrible decision making, The mistakes he has done when he was on the Lakers is still visible present on the Mavs games.
Mavericks needs to replace some of their roster as the current players isnt really the good bunch for potential play-off team.

Not sure what happened to them after their last appearance to the finals with Luka, after that bad call from the management they continue to struggle, better to explore and trade those players who's not fitting to their system or maybe they need to reassess if the system they continue to use still applicable to their current lineup, since both AD and Kyrie still not around they need to find ways to continue competing and do whatever it takes to win a game.

What really happen to them is that the management made the wrong move, trading their superstar, and getting an injury prone player, while the coaching staff is experimenting and putting your power forward to point guard position, because the makes play in college? even power forward make plays why would you sacrifice him, if you want experiment, get a point guard, then put flagg in pf ad at center or if ad dont want to be the center, bench him, switch flagg and davis and see if its effective, flagg is a big man in point guard position.

[Shinpako09]

Jimmy Butler voiced out his frustration after their loss to the Rockets. The Warriors’ biggest lead was 14 points, and they still lost it. Even Draymond had something to say. To be honest, as a Warriors fan, I'm also disappointed. They are nowhere near getting a ring with their current performance. They’re still insisting on a small ball rotation until now. Yes, threes are still relevant, but you need a solid big man nowadays. I feel like they’re still relying heavily on Curry, and it's not like Curry always has a good night, and now he’s injured.

[rdbase]

Jimmy Butler voiced out his frustration after their loss to the Rockets. The Warriors’ biggest lead was 14 points, and they still lost it. Even Draymond had something to say. To be honest, as a Warriors fan, I'm also disappointed. They are nowhere near getting a ring with their current performance. They’re still insisting on a small ball rotation until now. Yes, threes are still relevant, but you need a solid big man nowadays. I feel like they’re still relying heavily on Curry, and it's not like Curry always has a good night, and now he’s injured.

The Golden State warriors failed in their attempt to keep up the tempo in this match against the Houston rockets.
What frustrated me the most is that never team really were scoring that well. Think they went scoreless for the last 6 minutes of the first quarter. That is just unreal coming from two teams with all that talent.
Made me lose my NBA parlay where I had the other two matches settled and just waiting for them to score over 222.5pts, which they didn't even come close to that. Barely reaching over 203 for a total.
Saw the injury on Curry and he went straight to the locker room and didn't return early on the second half.

[Cointxz]

Jimmy Butler voiced out his frustration after their loss to the Rockets. The Warriors’ biggest lead was 14 points, and they still lost it. Even Draymond had something to say. To be honest, as a Warriors fan, I'm also disappointed. They are nowhere near getting a ring with their current performance. They’re still insisting on a small ball rotation until now. Yes, threes are still relevant, but you need a solid big man nowadays. I feel like they’re still relying heavily on Curry, and it's not like Curry always has a good night, and now he’s injured.

Nothing to be ashamed, Rockets is very solid team this year composed with young talent that is promising while Warriors has the old all star players which already near passed their prime.

They don’t have decent center while Rockets have one of the best center so they will have a hard time playing Defense on crucial time.

[fullfitlarry]

Jimmy Butler voiced out his frustration after their loss to the Rockets. The Warriors’ biggest lead was 14 points, and they still lost it. Even Draymond had something to say. To be honest, as a Warriors fan, I'm also disappointed. They are nowhere near getting a ring with their current performance. They’re still insisting on a small ball rotation until now. Yes, threes are still relevant, but you need a solid big man nowadays. I feel like they’re still relying heavily on Curry, and it's not like Curry always has a good night, and now he’s injured.

They are going to rely on Steph Curry to carry the team. But the problem is that their small ball are not going to work in this era. How can Draymond guard the likes of Jokic, Giannis, Wemby and other great big men?

Sure they have Post and Jackson-Davis and Al Horford but they are seldom being used by Kerr and still instead in the old way that they build their franchise with small ball. It's very hard to see them going in the playoff or if they did I don't think that they can get past the first round although last year they won against a inexperienced Houston Rockets.

[danherbias07]

Jimmy Butler voiced out his frustration after their loss to the Rockets. The Warriors’ biggest lead was 14 points, and they still lost it. Even Draymond had something to say. To be honest, as a Warriors fan, I'm also disappointed. They are nowhere near getting a ring with their current performance. They’re still insisting on a small ball rotation until now. Yes, threes are still relevant, but you need a solid big man nowadays. I feel like they’re still relying heavily on Curry, and it's not like Curry always has a good night, and now he’s injured.

They are going to rely on Steph Curry to carry the team. But the problem is that their small ball are not going to work in this era. How can Draymond guard the likes of Jokic, Giannis, Wemby and other great big men?

Sure they have Post and Jackson-Davis and Al Horford but they are seldom being used by Kerr and still instead in the old way that they build their franchise with small ball. It's very hard to see them going in the playoff or if they did I don't think that they can get past the first round although last year they won against a inexperienced Houston Rockets.

I would really be careful saying that. When Steph made the Warriors a champion again without the help of superstars, most of the NBA analysts and other basketball analysts said the same thing. They won't be in the playoffs, or not a chance in the Finals. Yet, they became a champion, and I bet that's the sweetest win for Steph.

They still have the energy, and they do have the drive to win their games or be a champion.
I would bet on them on the moneyline even up against a strong team because I believe that small ball lineup still works as long as they can outscore other teams using speed and high shooting percentage.

[Maslate]

I would really be careful saying that. When Steph made the Warriors a champion again without the help of superstars, most of the NBA analysts and other basketball analysts said the same thing. They won't be in the playoffs, or not a chance in the Finals. Yet, they became a champion, and I bet that's the sweetest win for Steph.

They still have the energy, and they do have the drive to win their games or be a champion.
I would bet on them on the moneyline even up against a strong team because I believe that small ball lineup still works as long as they can outscore other teams using speed and high shooting percentage.

Yeah, exactly. And the last time they won the championship was when they beat the Boston Celtics, who had a lot of bigs. The Warriors play small ball because they want to be quicker, and they’ve proven that many times. So this season, I think it’s too early to say the Warriors aren’t going to make it again. As long as Curry is healthy, their chances are always there.

Put the Warriors in the playoffs and their experience becomes a huge advantage. I hope they surprise the doubters.

I’m thinking about what the championship odds are now - let me check.

odds now is +2000
https://www.rotowire.com/betting/nba/nba-championship-odds.php

[avp2306]

Jimmy Butler voiced out his frustration after their loss to the Rockets. The Warriors’ biggest lead was 14 points, and they still lost it. Even Draymond had something to say. To be honest, as a Warriors fan, I'm also disappointed. They are nowhere near getting a ring with their current performance. They’re still insisting on a small ball rotation until now. Yes, threes are still relevant, but you need a solid big man nowadays. I feel like they’re still relying heavily on Curry, and it's not like Curry always has a good night, and now he’s injured.

They are going to rely on Steph Curry to carry the team. But the problem is that their small ball are not going to work in this era. How can Draymond guard the likes of Jokic, Giannis, Wemby and other great big men?

Sure they have Post and Jackson-Davis and Al Horford but they are seldom being used by Kerr and still instead in the old way that they build their franchise with small ball. It's very hard to see them going in the playoff or if they did I don't think that they can get past the first round although last year they won against a inexperienced Houston Rockets.

I would really be careful saying that. When Steph made the Warriors a champion again without the help of superstars, most of the NBA analysts and other basketball analysts said the same thing. They won't be in the playoffs, or not a chance in the Finals. Yet, they became a champion, and I bet that's the sweetest win for Steph.

They still have the energy, and they do have the drive to win their games or be a champion.
I would bet on them on the moneyline even up against a strong team because I believe that small ball lineup still works as long as they can outscore other teams using speed and high shooting percentage.

Those analyst is just speculating to and maybe they just think about they are done already. But since Steph can still provide solid scoring performance for Warriors there's still a chance that they can get a championship.

They just need to fix their supporting cast since even if we can say that Steph can carry his team. He need those good role players that can able to play their role well and help their team to win championship.

But for now its hard to say that they can achieve those targets with current roster they have, since if we compare them with other teams Warriors is provably behind with current strong teams in NBA.

[Japinat]

But for now its hard to say that they can achieve those targets with current roster they have, since if we compare them with other teams Warriors is provably behind with current strong teams in NBA.

No doubt about that, but this team is well experienced, and once they’re in the playoffs, they’ll be a different team. Teams like the Raptors or the Pistons who are holding the top 1 and 2 spots in the East might look good in the regular season, but I bet they won’t even reach the Eastern semis.

[Stavri]

Jimmy Butler voiced out his frustration after their loss to the Rockets. The Warriors’ biggest lead was 14 points, and they still lost it. Even Draymond had something to say. To be honest, as a Warriors fan, I'm also disappointed. They are nowhere near getting a ring with their current performance. They’re still insisting on a small ball rotation until now. Yes, threes are still relevant, but you need a solid big man nowadays. I feel like they’re still relying heavily on Curry, and it's not like Curry always has a good night, and now he’s injured.

The Warriors honestly had a real shot at winning this one. KD wasn’t playing... Sengun and Amen were clearly not having their best nights. But ok Sheppard played amazing and Houston grapped more offensive rebounds. Those two things basically tipped the balance and made the difference in the end.

[stadus]

Jimmy Butler voiced out his frustration after their loss to the Rockets. The Warriors’ biggest lead was 14 points, and they still lost it. Even Draymond had something to say. To be honest, as a Warriors fan, I'm also disappointed. They are nowhere near getting a ring with their current performance. They’re still insisting on a small ball rotation until now. Yes, threes are still relevant, but you need a solid big man nowadays. I feel like they’re still relying heavily on Curry, and it's not like Curry always has a good night, and now he’s injured.

The Warriors honestly had a real shot at winning this one. KD wasn’t playing... Sengun and Amen were clearly not having their best nights. But ok Sheppard played amazing and Houston grapped more offensive rebounds. Those two things basically tipped the balance and made the difference in the end.

Don't count that game, Curry wasn't 100% in that game, try to look at the news.

https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-get-huge-injury-update-on-stephen-curry/

The Golden State Warriors lost in the final game they played before Thanksgiving, falling to the Houston Rockets. What made matters worse is the fact that Stephen Curry left the game with a limp.

Curry played most of the game before he got hurt. However, he struggled from the field, shooting just 4-13. After the game, it was revealed that Curry had suffered a quad contusion. At that point, it was unclear how much time Curry would potentially miss.

Now, the Warriors have an update on how much time he will be sidelined with this injury.

let's talk about their real chances once Curry is back healthy again.

[Stavri]

Jimmy Butler voiced out his frustration after their loss to the Rockets. The Warriors’ biggest lead was 14 points, and they still lost it. Even Draymond had something to say. To be honest, as a Warriors fan, I'm also disappointed. They are nowhere near getting a ring with their current performance. They’re still insisting on a small ball rotation until now. Yes, threes are still relevant, but you need a solid big man nowadays. I feel like they’re still relying heavily on Curry, and it's not like Curry always has a good night, and now he’s injured.

The Warriors honestly had a real shot at winning this one. KD wasn’t playing... Sengun and Amen were clearly not having their best nights. But ok Sheppard played amazing and Houston grapped more offensive rebounds. Those two things basically tipped the balance and made the difference in the end.

Don't count that game, Curry wasn't 100% in that game, try to look at the news.

https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-get-huge-injury-update-on-stephen-curry/

let's talk about their real chances once Curry is back healthy again.

I don’t really agree. Curry and Butler dropped 67 together and they still lost to Orlando without Banchero.
And even when Curry put up 38, they still lost to Portland... I think this team has a serious problem with creativity.
Moreover if a team keeps losing just because one player is missing, they’re probably going to keep losing anyway.

[Yaunfitda]

Jimmy Butler voiced out his frustration after their loss to the Rockets. The Warriors’ biggest lead was 14 points, and they still lost it. Even Draymond had something to say. To be honest, as a Warriors fan, I'm also disappointed. They are nowhere near getting a ring with their current performance. They’re still insisting on a small ball rotation until now. Yes, threes are still relevant, but you need a solid big man nowadays. I feel like they’re still relying heavily on Curry, and it's not like Curry always has a good night, and now he’s injured.

The Warriors honestly had a real shot at winning this one. KD wasn’t playing... Sengun and Amen were clearly not having their best nights. But ok Sheppard played amazing and Houston grapped more offensive rebounds. Those two things basically tipped the balance and made the difference in the end.

Don't count that game, Curry wasn't 100% in that game, try to look at the news.

https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-get-huge-injury-update-on-stephen-curry/

let's talk about their real chances once Curry is back healthy again.

I don’t really agree. Curry and Butler dropped 67 together and they still lost to Orlando without Banchero.
And even when Curry put up 38, they still lost to Portland... I think this team has a serious problem with creativity.
Moreover if a team keeps losing just because one player is missing, they’re probably going to keep losing anyway.

It's very hard to see what the problem with the Warriors though, they still have the greatest shooter of all time putting up big numbers, but it could be that the team are very inconsistent right now and only Jimmy has the drive and very competitive. There will be days that Moody looks like Curry with his flawless outside shooting, the next game he will be cold. It's no longer the same as when the Warriors was really dynasty back then, all players are contributing. It's good though that the management or Kerr still have the trust. But if this is some other teams, he might have not a job already because of how the franchise turns out after winning a champion 2-3 season ago. Something has to change into their system.

[Fredomago]

The most critical issue for this game is still the uncertainty surrounding Anthony Davis' status. Being listed as questionable generally means he won't play, but theres still a chance he could take the court with limited minutes. Given his history with the Lakers, there will definitely be a gesture from the stands.

Even if AD plays you still have D angelo Rusell making terrible plays. He has terrible passing and terrible decision making, The mistakes he has done when he was on the Lakers is still visible present on the Mavs games.
Mavericks needs to replace some of their roster as the current players isnt really the good bunch for potential play-off team.

Not sure what happened to them after their last appearance to the finals with Luka, after that bad call from the management they continue to struggle, better to explore and trade those players who's not fitting to their system or maybe they need to reassess if the system they continue to use still applicable to their current lineup, since both AD and Kyrie still not around they need to find ways to continue competing and do whatever it takes to win a game.

What really happen to them is that the management made the wrong move, trading their superstar, and getting an injury prone player, while the coaching staff is experimenting and putting your power forward to point guard position, because the makes play in college? even power forward make plays why would you sacrifice him, if you want experiment, get a point guard, then put flagg in pf ad at center or if ad dont want to be the center, bench him, switch flagg and davis and see if its effective, flagg is a big man in point guard position.

Adjustments and how the player will cooperate trying to blend with each other's game., Mistake that they can not change anymore so they need to move forward, like what you said, if they are experimenting they need to work together to execute whatever they are planning, else, they need to let go and trade those players that they think not working well with their current system while there's still good value and still have other team who wanted to acquire them.