2026 NBA Season

[OgNasty]

Rockets won and that is great for them, kudos, but the minutes are telling a story that needs to be careful. Because players like Amen and Durant played 40 minutes in this game, didn't rest much and that would put fatigue on players for later on when they go to playoffs.

Jabari got 35 minutes, Alperen who just came off an injury and still have a bit swollen ankle played 34 minutes. They seriously need to learn to rest some of their players otherwise they are going to risk injuries a lot more often and even if not, they would just have tired players. Playoffs are very hard grinds, referees let toughness happen a lot more than regular season, all those high number of FT's start to drop, and a tired body won't be able to handle that.

I missed the end of this game as I switched over to the Lakers game. It was actually a good watch. The Lakers trailed most of the game but took the lead at the end to get the win.

LeBron had some powerful monster dunks. Reminded me of the late 80s dunks we used to see. Amazing at his age.

[boyptc]

It is being reported that Ja Morant had changed his mind and no longer wants to be traded from the Grizzlies. I guess he didn’t like the options that were being thrown around for his next team. I’d still trade him if I was the Grizzlies. It sure seems like his best days are behind him.

He didn't like the option of potentially teaming up with Giannis? I guess that he wants to stay where he is and is the only one considered star there.

I guess if he's up for a ring, he really needs to step out and choose the ones that will help him get it.

Even if he considers himself the best, himself isn't going to be enough beating those teams that have good teammates and coordination.

Because we've seen it that even with superstars teamed up, they have failed acquiring for a ring.

[Distraction]

Rockets won and that is great for them, kudos, but the minutes are telling a story that needs to be careful. Because players like Amen and Durant played 40 minutes in this game, didn't rest much and that would put fatigue on players for later on when they go to playoffs.

Jabari got 35 minutes, Alperen who just came off an injury and still have a bit swollen ankle played 34 minutes. They seriously need to learn to rest some of their players otherwise they are going to risk injuries a lot more often and even if not, they would just have tired players. Playoffs are very hard grinds, referees let toughness happen a lot more than regular season, all those high number of FT's start to drop, and a tired body won't be able to handle that.

Udoka wants to get as many wins as possible but I agree that he needs to be careful with the minutes. Especially with the players who have just got out of an injury period.

Rockets have had problems on beating much weaker teams during the regular season by the way. There is a time period in which they even lost to such teams for many times in a row...

I really can't be sure of them in playoffs stage due to various reasons including this one.

[Fredomago]

Rockets won and that is great for them, kudos, but the minutes are telling a story that needs to be careful. Because players like Amen and Durant played 40 minutes in this game, didn't rest much and that would put fatigue on players for later on when they go to playoffs.

Jabari got 35 minutes, Alperen who just came off an injury and still have a bit swollen ankle played 34 minutes. They seriously need to learn to rest some of their players otherwise they are going to risk injuries a lot more often and even if not, they would just have tired players. Playoffs are very hard grinds, referees let toughness happen a lot more than regular season, all those high number of FT's start to drop, and a tired body won't be able to handle that.

Udoka wants to get as many wins as possible but I agree that he needs to be careful with the minutes. Especially with the players who have just got out of an injury period.

Rockets have had problems on beating much weaker teams during the regular season by the way. There is a time period in which they even lost to such teams for many times in a row...

I really can't be sure of them in playoffs stage due to various reasons including this one.

Yeah right, with those previous injuries key players needs some rest, coach Udoka needs to be more extra careful as chances that those key players will suffer to another injury if they'll have lots of minutes to play while still in the process of being healthy, though they need to keep winning since positioning is very crucial, they need to rotate and find that chemistry between key players and role players to save some rest and not to overused to prevent getting injured.

[OgNasty]

Russell Westbrook is now leading the Sacramento Kings in rebounds, assists, three pointers, and is second on the team in scoring. Not bad for a guy who spent the entire summer unsigned and was barely able to score a deal above the league minimum.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Russell Westbrook is now leading the Sacramento Kings in rebounds, assists, three pointers, and is second on the team in scoring. Not bad for a guy who spent the entire summer unsigned and was barely able to score a deal above the league minimum.

Well, not really. Not sure where you read that but DeRozan and LaVine have clearly more ppg since both score almost 20, also Sabonis basically has the same average as him.
And in rebounds, Sabonis is BY FAR their best rebounder and Westbrook is "only" 3rd behind him and Maxime Raynaud.

But yeah, that still doesn't take anything away from his great season. Everybody kinda knew he can still produce at a high level but for whatever reason nobody took a chance on him.

[tech30338]

Russell Westbrook is now leading the Sacramento Kings in rebounds, assists, three pointers, and is second on the team in scoring. Not bad for a guy who spent the entire summer unsigned and was barely able to score a deal above the league minimum.

Well, not really. Not sure where you read that but DeRozan and LaVine have clearly more ppg since both score almost 20, also Sabonis basically has the same average as him.
And in rebounds, Sabonis is BY FAR their best rebounder and Westbrook is "only" 3rd behind him and Maxime Raynaud.

But yeah, that still doesn't take anything away from his great season. Everybody kinda knew he can still produce at a high level but for whatever reason nobody took a chance on him.

He still have lots left on his gas too bad the injuries from the past really effect his game, i thought i could still see the old Russell in OKC after that injury but he performance goes down after that, but still he can play and produce not that much like before but some moves are retain and still helping the teams where he is at, sometimes player really need a team that he can blend in to perform better, but on the other hand all the team he play he still have impact on the teams, he have done an amazing moves in his career hands down to this man.

[CLS63]

The only game that attracts me tonight is Bucks-Thunder. This is going to be their first face-off this season. Things don't go well at all on Bucks' side. Giannis' future is also ambiguous for now. He played in 28 games with a 29-minute average so far.

I don't think his team will be able to stop Thunder tonight. By the way is there any update on Giannis' possible trade? I guess it is still in rumours stage currently. His future team is still not much clear as far as I know.

[rbynxx]

The only game that attracts me tonight is Bucks-Thunder. This is going to be their first face-off this season. Things don't go well at all on Bucks' side. Giannis' future is also ambiguous for now. He played in 28 games with a 29-minute average so far.

I don't think his team will be able to stop Thunder tonight. By the way is there any update on Giannis' possible trade? I guess it is still in rumours stage currently. His future team is still not much clear as far as I know.

It would be a great match only if Bucks wouldn't let OKC make a huge lead, having no Jalen Williams shouldn't be a problem for OKC but ai think losing KPJ is a lot for Bucks as he's one of the reliable guard and it's a blow to have his offense not getting used for a huge game with the likes of Thunder.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

The only game that attracts me tonight is Bucks-Thunder. This is going to be their first face-off this season. Things don't go well at all on Bucks' side. Giannis' future is also ambiguous for now. He played in 28 games with a 29-minute average so far.

I don't think his team will be able to stop Thunder tonight. By the way is there any update on Giannis' possible trade? I guess it is still in rumours stage currently. His future team is still not much clear as far as I know.

There are a lot of news on Giannis trade, but so far it's all rumor that's why we can only speculate on which team he will go or which team he wanted to play next. As for the games, yeah, I don't think that the Bucks has enough players to stop the Thunder tonight.

OKC has so many weapons, and even if Giannis tries to bully himself again Chet, he still needs a lot of help. And that could be the thing for them, as the support casts around him is like a switch, on/off and no consistency that's why the Bucks is suffering right now.

[Shinpako09]

The only game that attracts me tonight is Bucks-Thunder. This is going to be their first face-off this season. Things don't go well at all on Bucks' side. Giannis' future is also ambiguous for now. He played in 28 games with a 29-minute average so far.

I don't think his team will be able to stop Thunder tonight. By the way is there any update on Giannis' possible trade? I guess it is still in rumours stage currently. His future team is still not much clear as far as I know.

The win probability for OKC is high. The Bucks have gone downhill, from being title contenders to being uncertain if they’ll even make the play-in. So it wouldn’t be surprising if the Bucks lose. As of now, it’s still not clear whether Giannis will be traded. His market value is very high. It’s either they trade him for someone of the same caliber, or for a few reliable players plus maybe a couple of future first round picks. If they can land Ja Morant, that might make Giannis stay, or maybe not.

[OgNasty]

The New York Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets by 54 points tonight. The final score was 120 to 66. I can’t remember seeing a larger spanking this season. It’s actually crazy that a professional basketball team could lose by that much. The Knicks didn’t ease up either. They outscored them by 22 in the fourth.

[rbynxx]

The New York Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets by 54 points tonight. The final score was 120 to 66. I can’t remember seeing a larger spanking this season. It’s actually crazy that a professional basketball team could lose by that much. The Knicks didn’t ease up either. They outscored them by 22 in the fourth.

it looks like no script has been handed tonight considering most of the unfavorable teams was trailing or it's just the Hawks that has been the one that make it. Kings has been leading in the first half but now they're trailing by as much as 15 points. That was a disaster for the Nets although it's understandable as it's not their homecourt but 54 points is definitely need to be investigated lol.