2026 NBA Season

[Oasisman]

James Harden and Kawhi Leonard continue to carry the Los Angeles Clippers. Together they scored 67 points in today's 117-109 victory over Charlotte. If their form continues, the Clippers will reach the Play-in. Even better, they could make the playoffs. It will require a significant effort, as they are 8 wins behind sixth-placed Phoenix.

There are still many games to be played, but closing this gap won't be easy. For now, reaching the Play-in seems like the most sensible option.

They started really bad, now catching up. If they remain healthy, and avoid some load managements, they can actually clinch a playoff spot. We're not even halfway through the season, a lot of time to catch up. Top teams started losing. Lakers, Suns, and Rockets looks like about to get closer against bottom teams, as the GSW, Blazers, and Clippers are doing a lot better in their last 10 games.

The Clippers is one of the scary teams on paper. If you look at their roster, they're capable of beating any teams, and supposedly at the top seed. I don't know what kind of curse have Kawhi or Harden brought to LA, lol. I think a lot of missed games and injuries are hindering their full potential to gel as a team.

[Uhde]

Houston lost to Kings again. This team is going down, maybe they will fall below the 7th seed now. Losing to Kings and Blazers two times each... the team chemistry is totally broken. Also, when Adams goes to screen for KD instead of Alperen, the ball stays with him. Then KD and Alperen get boxed out easily. I think Alperen and the team's shooting is very bad lately. Because of this bad shooting, teams can trap KD in the paint more easily than before.

They had a very simple way of playing, and they are changing that right now. It was usually one more person in, and Alperen posting up, and KD and Sheppard or whoever else as shooter was outside, that way when Alperen posted up, and there were Adams or Smith or whatever else also inside, he could either make a move and score, or one of those perimeter defenders had to come for help and then Sengun could dish outside and KD or Sheppard or whoever else would score.

They did not try that too often, because Sengun is coming back from injury, and they played a very ISO heavy game. With terrible shooting nights, that's a bad way to go and they need to switch back to how they were playing before Snegun got injured, they were pretty good back then.

Alperen needs to play with more confidence and they should just let him loose. He should be the first option on offense. if that doesn't work, then they can look for others but right now they go away from him way too much.
And KD... yeah, he’s an amazing shooter but he doesn't take enough 3s. He always plays it safe and drives inside for the mid range or layup. This team needs to shoot more 3s and even if they miss, they have to keep at it. Jalen Green was more fearless with his shot last year. and his chemistry with Alperen was actually better...

[Velvet78]

A really bad performance by Lakers... 42 points by Luka which is impressive on paper. But he went for an unnecessary number of three pointers while he couldn't put them in - 2/9.

They were 2/14 on them in total together with LeBron in this game. I don't want to blame it all on these two but I believe it had an important affect on it. And Marcus Smart was horrible though.

This was the third loss in a row for Lakers by the way. Not much different than Rockets recently. 

[Fredomago]

James Harden and Kawhi Leonard continue to carry the Los Angeles Clippers. Together they scored 67 points in today's 117-109 victory over Charlotte. If their form continues, the Clippers will reach the Play-in. Even better, they could make the playoffs. It will require a significant effort, as they are 8 wins behind sixth-placed Phoenix.

There are still many games to be played, but closing this gap won't be easy. For now, reaching the Play-in seems like the most sensible option.

They started really bad, now catching up. If they remain healthy, and avoid some load managements, they can actually clinch a playoff spot. We're not even halfway through the season, a lot of time to catch up. Top teams started losing. Lakers, Suns, and Rockets looks like about to get closer against bottom teams, as the GSW, Blazers, and Clippers are doing a lot better in their last 10 games.

The Clippers is one of the scary teams on paper. If you look at their roster, they're capable of beating any teams, and supposedly at the top seed. I don't know what kind of curse have Kawhi or Harden brought to LA, lol. I think a lot of missed games and injuries are hindering their full potential to gel as a team.

Yeah right, in papers Clippers is a good and strong contender but due those injuries and load management they need to sit their core players and with that move they lose games, we can't tell if how far they can reach but the chance of reaching the play-in is the closest and who knows even the top tier team can't predict if how Clippers will face them when the time come out for them.

There's always possibilities knowing how Kawhi loves doing something that gain fans interest, still more games to play they just need to keep playing solid and win each game that they'll be competing.

[joeperry]

A really bad performance by Lakers... 42 points by Luka which is impressive on paper. But he went for an unnecessary number of three pointers while he couldn't put them in - 2/9.

They were 2/14 on them in total together with LeBron in this game. I don't want to blame it all on these two but I believe it had an important affect on it. And Marcus Smart was horrible though.

I just saw the results now, I was really about to place bet this morning and saw the odds was in favor with the Lakers and was about to place a bet, luckily before I started working I checked the live stream and saw that Lebron and Lukas 3pts were not hitting and I think my instinct kicks in and just place a bet to Clippers, although they Hornets lead on the first quarter, the Clippers managed to win on the 2nd and their last quarter.

Anyway, sometimes data and stats alone is not enough in predicting the match, sometimes you can based it in their current performance.

[rbynxx]

A really bad performance by Lakers... 42 points by Luka which is impressive on paper. But he went for an unnecessary number of three pointers while he couldn't put them in - 2/9.

They were 2/14 on them in total together with LeBron in this game. I don't want to blame it all on these two but I believe it had an important affect on it. And Marcus Smart was horrible though.

I just saw the results now, I was really about to place bet this morning and saw the odds was in favor with the Lakers and was about to place a bet, luckily before I started working I checked the live stream and saw that Lebron and Lukas 3pts were not hitting and I think my instinct kicks in and just place a bet to Clippers, although they Hornets lead on the first quarter, the Clippers managed to win on the 2nd and their last quarter.

Anyway, sometimes data and stats alone is not enough in predicting the match, sometimes you can based it in their current performance.

It seems they've been the one exhausted rather than the Kings who came from back to back games and which is impressive they got a back to back win as well. Saw the frustrations on them and probably a trade for Ayton is really in talks tbh, saw some clips on my feed that LBJ is not cool with it, he'll probably be one of the package for upcoming trade deadline along with Rui and Dalton.

Luka is definitely impressive but I guess they really need Reaves at some point, Luka seems good to have some shooting guard that can really get some threes hitting because I don't think LaRavia or Smart is fit on that.

[Finestream]

Luka is definitely impressive but I guess they really need Reaves at some point, Luka seems good to have some shooting guard that can really get some threes hitting because I don't think LaRavia or Smart is fit on that.

Yeah, that makes sense. It probably started when Reaves went down. As long as he’s out, it’s hard to expect the Lakers to be consistent, they just don’t look the same without him. That said, I’m actually a bit impressed with the Kings. After struggling in their recent games, they still managed to beat two playoff teams on a back to back game. That tells me they’re not as bad as people were saying. They still have a chance.

Of course, they still need to win more games if they really want to keep lighting the beam, but at least they’re showing some life again. 

[Dave1]

A really bad performance by Lakers... 42 points by Luka which is impressive on paper. But he went for an unnecessary number of three pointers while he couldn't put them in - 2/9.

They were 2/14 on them in total together with LeBron in this game. I don't want to blame it all on these two but I believe it had an important affect on it. And Marcus Smart was horrible though.

This was the third loss in a row for Lakers by the way. Not much different than Rockets recently. 

Give credits to the Sacramento Kings, it seems that WB and Malik Monk (two former Lakers), really wanted to show that they shouldn't trade them before. So it's more of the Kings really player good basketball with all of their starting five scoring double digits.

It's just the Lakers really play bad defense and when they were about to catch up, they got tired and so the momentum stop. For sure this is not the first time that we have seen them in his kind of bad situation. But if JJ can put up another good run in the next coming weeks and adjust and not talk about trades, it might help the Lakers become healthy again.

[Uhde]

A really bad performance by Lakers... 42 points by Luka which is impressive on paper. But he went for an unnecessary number of three pointers while he couldn't put them in - 2/9.

They were 2/14 on them in total together with LeBron in this game. I don't want to blame it all on these two but I believe it had an important affect on it. And Marcus Smart was horrible though.

This was the third loss in a row for Lakers by the way. Not much different than Rockets recently. 

3 point shots really explain the game results very well. Luka shot 2 of 9 from three in the Spurs game and he did the same thing in this match too. Just like you said both the Rockets and Lakers are getting unexpected losses in their recent games.



Also, LeBron is shooting really bad from three lately. Look at his last 3 games...

[Yaunfitda]

Luka is definitely impressive but I guess they really need Reaves at some point, Luka seems good to have some shooting guard that can really get some threes hitting because I don't think LaRavia or Smart is fit on that.

Of course, they still need to win more games if they really want to keep lighting the beam, but at least they’re showing some life again. 

They are second to the last in the West, and even those two games that they have won, they are still very far from being a play-in bound team. Just like the Pacers, who are in a 3 game winning streak in the East and yet they are in the bottom. It's that those kind of games that is really hard to predict and even if the Lakers are supposedly the favorite in this game, somewhat with bad shooting night, it's hard to win with your best player are shooting off. And if you look at the Kings, it's a balance attack with DeRozan with 32 and Monk with 26 points respectively. And now the Lakers are going to face the Hawks next, which is now a complete team and so it's going to be another tough games for the Lakers.

[tech30338]

James Harden and Kawhi Leonard continue to carry the Los Angeles Clippers. Together they scored 67 points in today's 117-109 victory over Charlotte. If their form continues, the Clippers will reach the Play-in. Even better, they could make the playoffs. It will require a significant effort, as they are 8 wins behind sixth-placed Phoenix.

There are still many games to be played, but closing this gap won't be easy. For now, reaching the Play-in seems like the most sensible option.

They started really bad, now catching up. If they remain healthy, and avoid some load managements, they can actually clinch a playoff spot. We're not even halfway through the season, a lot of time to catch up. Top teams started losing. Lakers, Suns, and Rockets looks like about to get closer against bottom teams, as the GSW, Blazers, and Clippers are doing a lot better in their last 10 games.

The Clippers is one of the scary teams on paper. If you look at their roster, they're capable of beating any teams, and supposedly at the top seed. I don't know what kind of curse have Kawhi or Harden brought to LA, lol. I think a lot of missed games and injuries are hindering their full potential to gel as a team.

Yeah right, in papers Clippers is a good and strong contender but due those injuries and load management they need to sit their core players and with that move they lose games, we can't tell if how far they can reach but the chance of reaching the play-in is the closest and who knows even the top tier team can't predict if how Clippers will face them when the time come out for them.

There's always possibilities knowing how Kawhi loves doing something that gain fans interest, still more games to play they just need to keep playing solid and win each game that they'll be competing.

Did Kawhi really injured or he is not playing before because of the issue connected to him and the clippers, at this point he is playing like never been injured, if they continue to play better and harden never gets injured if they are able to reach the playoffs they are still a threat to other teams, they are really scary not in just papers remember kwahi upsets the teams like sixers and GSW when playing better and win the championship but maybe the age is the difference controversy and injury at this point, could they have the shot maybe but we will see.

[el kaka22]

Thanks to a great start of the season, Lakers are doing fine even after such a horrible period, but they need to realize this can't go on. Either they need to rush Reaves back on court somehow, or they need o tell Luka and Lberon to start playing differently. JJ Reddick is a good friend of Lebron I know that, and he did alright so far, but they need to end up trying to do something better for the long term.

Otherwise all they are going to do will be just making sure that they need to do something a lot better and not have something bigger on this case. Lebron needs to play differently and a bit more playmaking role so that they can get a lot more out of him and his brain, while Luka will take shots smarter that way.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

James Harden and Kawhi Leonard continue to carry the Los Angeles Clippers. Together they scored 67 points in today's 117-109 victory over Charlotte. If their form continues, the Clippers will reach the Play-in. Even better, they could make the playoffs. It will require a significant effort, as they are 8 wins behind sixth-placed Phoenix.

There are still many games to be played, but closing this gap won't be easy. For now, reaching the Play-in seems like the most sensible option.

They started really bad, now catching up. If they remain healthy, and avoid some load managements, they can actually clinch a playoff spot. We're not even halfway through the season, a lot of time to catch up. Top teams started losing. Lakers, Suns, and Rockets looks like about to get closer against bottom teams, as the GSW, Blazers, and Clippers are doing a lot better in their last 10 games.

The Clippers is one of the scary teams on paper. If you look at their roster, they're capable of beating any teams, and supposedly at the top seed. I don't know what kind of curse have Kawhi or Harden brought to LA, lol. I think a lot of missed games and injuries are hindering their full potential to gel as a team.

Yeah right, in papers Clippers is a good and strong contender but due those injuries and load management they need to sit their core players and with that move they lose games, we can't tell if how far they can reach but the chance of reaching the play-in is the closest and who knows even the top tier team can't predict if how Clippers will face them when the time come out for them.

There's always possibilities knowing how Kawhi loves doing something that gain fans interest, still more games to play they just need to keep playing solid and win each game that they'll be competing.

Did Kawhi really injured or he is not playing before because of the issue connected to him and the clippers, at this point he is playing like never been injured, if they continue to play better and harden never gets injured if they are able to reach the playoffs they are still a threat to other teams, they are really scary not in just papers remember kwahi upsets the teams like sixers and GSW when playing better and win the championship but maybe the age is the difference controversy and injury at this point, could they have the shot maybe but we will see.

He was just having a bad start in the season, and we have to admit that the issues between him and the Steve Ballmer is a big psychological barrier for him to perform better. That's why in the early part, they are in the losing streak and in the bottom of the standings.

But in the background, they could have sort it out already that's why we are seeing a prime version of Kawhi. Shooting good and then moving and reading the defense. This is like the Kawhi of the Toronto Raptors but now more smooth with his mid-range jump shots.

[OgNasty]

Thanks to a great start of the season, Lakers are doing fine even after such a horrible period, but they need to realize this can't go on. Either they need to rush Reaves back on court somehow, or they need o tell Luka and Lberon to start playing differently. JJ Reddick is a good friend of Lebron I know that, and he did alright so far, but they need to end up trying to do something better for the long term.

Otherwise all they are going to do will be just making sure that they need to do something a lot better and not have something bigger on this case. Lebron needs to play differently and a bit more playmaking role so that they can get a lot more out of him and his brain, while Luka will take shots smarter that way.

It seems people are already starting to blame Ayton. Luka has said he wants to score less but we aren’t seeing that. Ayton is complaining he isn’t getting enough touches but he sometimes checks out during a play. I think they can figure it out, but I think they are still a strong backup center and a good defensive wing away from being a contender. Hayes is developing nicely, but they really need to trade Knecht and some picks for Wiggins.

[Shinpako09]

James Harden and Kawhi Leonard continue to carry the Los Angeles Clippers. Together they scored 67 points in today's 117-109 victory over Charlotte. If their form continues, the Clippers will reach the Play-in. Even better, they could make the playoffs. It will require a significant effort, as they are 8 wins behind sixth-placed Phoenix.

There are still many games to be played, but closing this gap won't be easy. For now, reaching the Play-in seems like the most sensible option.

They’re just two wins away from becoming the 10th seed. Their next three games are against the Wizards, Raptors, and the Wizards again. I don’t think there will be any problem beating the Wizards, which should earn them two wins. I can’t say the same for the Raptors, but maybe they can pull it off as long as Kawhi and Harden continue to carry the team. The play-in is achievable for the Clippers as long as Kawhi stays healthy.

[fullfitlarry]

Thanks to a great start of the season, Lakers are doing fine even after such a horrible period, but they need to realize this can't go on. Either they need to rush Reaves back on court somehow, or they need o tell Luka and Lberon to start playing differently. JJ Reddick is a good friend of Lebron I know that, and he did alright so far, but they need to end up trying to do something better for the long term.

Otherwise all they are going to do will be just making sure that they need to do something a lot better and not have something bigger on this case. Lebron needs to play differently and a bit more playmaking role so that they can get a lot more out of him and his brain, while Luka will take shots smarter that way.

It seems people are already starting to blame Ayton. Luka has said he wants to score less but we aren’t seeing that. Ayton is complaining he isn’t getting enough touches but he sometimes checks out during a play. I think they can figure it out, but I think they are still a strong backup center and a good defensive wing away from being a contender. Hayes is developing nicely, but they really need to trade Knecht and some picks for Wiggins.

Yes, that's what I also heard in the last couple of days, the same complaint on Ayton, that he is soft. But when you have to look at it, when the Lakers are winning, he is putting great numbers like 20/10 ppg/rebs. So there might be something off with Ayton.

Maybe he is not getting the ball or Hayes was given more time as he is athletic, but lacks the power to be a intimidator inside. If I'm Ayton though, I will keep pushing myself and take away the noise from behind and shows why he is the top center of the Lakers.

[Harkorede]

OKC Thunder finally got a partial revenge over the San Antonio Spurs after previously losing to them 3 consecutive times this season, I thought that would give the Spurs a decent psychological edge, but it didn't, although the was a very close one in the first half, with both teams going back and forth, however, everything changed completely in the 3rd quarter when OKC and Shai put up 40 points in that quarter, there was just no way back for Spurs after that, they couldn't even get to the 100 points mark tonight, big statement from OKC to show they've still got it.

[ajanwalker]

Oklahoma finally defeated San Antonio. They beat San Antonio, whom they had lost to three times this season, by 21 points, 119-98. This was San Antonio's second consecutive loss. This season, San Antonio's longest streak of consecutive losses has been two. Whether it will be three will be determined after the Milwaukee game. Oklahoma has finally overcome their fear of San Antonio this season.

[LogitechMouse]

Thanks to a great start of the season, Lakers are doing fine even after such a horrible period, but they need to realize this can't go on. Either they need to rush Reaves back on court somehow, or they need o tell Luka and Lberon to start playing differently. JJ Reddick is a good friend of Lebron I know that, and he did alright so far, but they need to end up trying to do something better for the long term.

Otherwise all they are going to do will be just making sure that they need to do something a lot better and not have something bigger on this case. Lebron needs to play differently and a bit more playmaking role so that they can get a lot more out of him and his brain, while Luka will take shots smarter that way.

It seems people are already starting to blame Ayton. Luka has said he wants to score less but we aren’t seeing that. Ayton is complaining he isn’t getting enough touches but he sometimes checks out during a play. I think they can figure it out, but I think they are still a strong backup center and a good defensive wing away from being a contender. Hayes is developing nicely, but they really need to trade Knecht and some picks for Wiggins.

Now it's the "blaming time" yet again. This is the reason why Westbrook went out on LA back when he was there. Now it's Ayton that they're using as a scapegoat for this team. I don't know, but why they're targeting only one player when it's a team sport. I mean shouldn't it be all of their fault that's why they're losing games here and there, and don't just blame it on a single person.

Anyway, Ayton will be fine I guess. I mean he's their starting center at the end of the day, and he will do what he can to help the team. They're currently 6th in the standings, but only half a game above the 7th seed Suns, and 3 games above the 8th seeded Warriors. If this continues, they might end up in the play-in tournament. I hope Coach Redick will find a solution on this one. They're very bad on defense though no doubt about that. They're one of the worst defensive teams right now because they're 2 best offensive players are also their worst in defending.

As for Hayes, he's developing, and he's athletic. More development and they might put him as their starting center. As for Knecht, his trade value is very low, and no team has interest in getting him so despite putting some draft picks (which is I doubt the Lakers are afford to trade), they will not get any player at all.

[tech30338]

Thanks to a great start of the season, Lakers are doing fine even after such a horrible period, but they need to realize this can't go on. Either they need to rush Reaves back on court somehow, or they need o tell Luka and Lberon to start playing differently. JJ Reddick is a good friend of Lebron I know that, and he did alright so far, but they need to end up trying to do something better for the long term.

Otherwise all they are going to do will be just making sure that they need to do something a lot better and not have something bigger on this case. Lebron needs to play differently and a bit more playmaking role so that they can get a lot more out of him and his brain, while Luka will take shots smarter that way.

It seems people are already starting to blame Ayton. Luka has said he wants to score less but we aren’t seeing that. Ayton is complaining he isn’t getting enough touches but he sometimes checks out during a play. I think they can figure it out, but I think they are still a strong backup center and a good defensive wing away from being a contender. Hayes is developing nicely, but they really need to trade Knecht and some picks for Wiggins.

Well they get Ayton to play defense and rebound he is not the star player of the team, if your position and you are task to take rebounds, and defense why would you want to have the ball, the playmaker are the one who makes the play, if you get rebounds and have a clear shot and you wont make it, that's a big problem.
He wants to have more touches, he don't know how to make plays, I think they are not blaming him for not scoring he's being paid for other task, so wanting the ball in his hands, will not always happen, i see know what is he's problem, and why they did not make it with the suns.