2026 NBA Season

[fullfitlarry]

Alperen's scoring contribution was less than expected in this game, finishing with 13 points. I believe Houston would have won if Alperen had been a little more effective.

In the last two games, Rockets go on a great run with Reed in the final minutes when Alperen is out. But as soon as Udoka puts Alperen back in the opponent catches up. I'm not saying Rockets is better without Alperen of course. Alperen is a great player but sometimes you just catch the opponent off guard with a different style. But Udoka just has to mess with things even when they're working fine. if things go well you don't have to force Alperen back in.

Some crucial error on Sengun though down the stretch, that could be one reason they've lost with that turn-over. I don't know probably this is just one stretch wherein a certain player in having a bad night and can't really get things goin on his end?

But I do think though that the game could have not gotten to the OT as I see that the block on Tyrese could have been call a goal tending by the referee but they let it go as a block shot.

[yenerbatmaz]

Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Lakers and achieved their 20th win of the season. The Clippers dominated the game from start to finish.
If they continue in this form, I think they will qualify for the Play-ins.
There are still many games to go.
Kawhi Leonard played his first game after injury and contributed to the victory with 24 points.

For the Lakers, LeBron and Luka contributed well in terms of scoring, but without another teammate to support them, the loss was inevitable.

[Velvet78]

Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Lakers and achieved their 20th win of the season. The Clippers dominated the game from start to finish.
If they continue in this form, I think they will qualify for the Play-ins.
There are still many games to go.
Kawhi Leonard played his first game after injury and contributed to the victory with 24 points.

For the Lakers, LeBron and Luka contributed well in terms of scoring, but without another teammate to support them, the loss was inevitable.

Clippers have been on an insane run since late December. They lost only 3 times in their last 17 games. This is really an incredible performance by them!

In this game against Lakers, they absolutely deserved the win. Zubac and Kawhi had a really nice game. I can't say the same about Harden because of missing so many shots.

At Lakers the thing I didn't like was their three pointer effort. 4/17 by Luka - LeBron combined.

[Fredomago]

Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Lakers and achieved their 20th win of the season. The Clippers dominated the game from start to finish.
If they continue in this form, I think they will qualify for the Play-ins.
There are still many games to go.
Kawhi Leonard played his first game after injury and contributed to the victory with 24 points.

For the Lakers, LeBron and Luka contributed well in terms of scoring, but without another teammate to support them, the loss was inevitable.

Clippers have been on an insane run since late December. They lost only 3 times in their last 17 games. This is really an incredible performance by them!

In this game against Lakers, they absolutely deserved the win. Zubac and Kawhi had a really nice game. I can't say the same about Harden because of missing so many shots.

At Lakers the thing I didn't like was their three pointer effort. 4/17 by Luka - LeBron combined.

With Kawhi playing aggressively the chance of winning is good for the Clippers, they got a good edge during the first half and continue to control the game even Lakers managed to make their own rally but that early lead gave Clippers that advantage and just need to keep that momentum and not to allow Lakers to pull that comeback then upset them, Luka and LeBron got a good scoring contribution but without that stopper it's going to be tough for them to win games.

[Yaunfitda]

Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Lakers and achieved their 20th win of the season. The Clippers dominated the game from start to finish.
If they continue in this form, I think they will qualify for the Play-ins.
There are still many games to go.
Kawhi Leonard played his first game after injury and contributed to the victory with 24 points.

For the Lakers, LeBron and Luka contributed well in terms of scoring, but without another teammate to support them, the loss was inevitable.

Clippers have been on an insane run since late December. They lost only 3 times in their last 17 games. This is really an incredible performance by them!

In this game against Lakers, they absolutely deserved the win. Zubac and Kawhi had a really nice game. I can't say the same about Harden because of missing so many shots.

At Lakers the thing I didn't like was their three pointer effort. 4/17 by Luka - LeBron combined.

It was a balance attack by the Clippers, 7 players scoring double digits, and it's good to see the Kawhi is back again and playing very high level of basketball in this month alone as their records have been improving. As for the Lakers, Ayton just had 4 points, the Lakers needs another scoring option besides Luka and Lebron. Reaves is still out that's why he has left a big void and so far no one can fill that from the Lakers. Rui has 12, but that is not enough for the Lakers. And if the Lakers shoot that kind of percentage from the outside, I don't see them winning.

[Uhde]

Alperen's scoring contribution was less than expected in this game, finishing with 13 points. I believe Houston would have won if Alperen had been a little more effective.

In the last two games, Rockets go on a great run with Reed in the final minutes when Alperen is out. But as soon as Udoka puts Alperen back in the opponent catches up. I'm not saying Rockets is better without Alperen of course. Alperen is a great player but sometimes you just catch the opponent off guard with a different style. But Udoka just has to mess with things even when they're working fine. if things go well you don't have to force Alperen back in.

Some crucial error on Sengun though down the stretch, that could be one reason they've lost with that turn-over. I don't know probably this is just one stretch wherein a certain player in having a bad night and can't really get things goin on his end?

But I do think though that the game could have not gotten to the OT as I see that the block on Tyrese could have been call a goal tending by the referee but they let it go as a block shot.

Alperen’s basketball iq is off the charts and his post moves are elite. he’s definitely All Star material. But he’s gotta start adding more to his game. If he doesn’t fix his weaknesses, he’ll never stay the number one guy on a team. One day it’s Durant carrying the load, tomorrow it’ll be someone else.

[Wapfika]

Alperen’s basketball iq is off the charts and his post moves are elite. he’s definitely All Star material. But he’s gotta start adding more to his game. If he doesn’t fix his weaknesses, he’ll never stay the number one guy on a team. One day it’s Durant carrying the load, tomorrow it’ll be someone else.

Basketball is a team sports, it’s normal that different player will lead the team because it shows that everyone is contributing and can cover in case a player is underperforming which is normal on NBA.

Alperen is still not that outstanding if you will compared him to Jokic IQ which is the real player with off the chart IQ. He is just dominant now with his great post skills.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

Alperen’s basketball iq is off the charts and his post moves are elite. he’s definitely All Star material. But he’s gotta start adding more to his game. If he doesn’t fix his weaknesses, he’ll never stay the number one guy on a team. One day it’s Durant carrying the load, tomorrow it’ll be someone else.

Basketball is a team sports, it’s normal that different player will lead the team because it shows that everyone is contributing and can cover in case a player is underperforming which is normal on NBA.

Alperen is still not that outstanding if you will compared him to Jokic IQ which is the real player with off the chart IQ. He is just dominant now with his great post skills.

Sengun dont need to be at the top of the team all the time, KD should step up sometimes, not just him but the other players too.
Basketball is a team sports and carrying alone your team will get you tired and it will make you early exiting the court coz of tiredness.
IF I am the superstr of a team, I will definitely make my co-players motivate and try to be on top helping each other.

[1kodumtek7]

Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Lakers and achieved their 20th win of the season. The Clippers dominated the game from start to finish.
If they continue in this form, I think they will qualify for the Play-ins.
There are still many games to go.
Kawhi Leonard played his first game after injury and contributed to the victory with 24 points.

For the Lakers, LeBron and Luka contributed well in terms of scoring, but without another teammate to support them, the loss was inevitable.

It is still Clippers and maybe it is early to say this because of that. But I believe in them to reach playoffs. Not in top 6 of course but by taking one of the 4 spots below. 

I'm just looking at the teams below Clippers and see only Mavericks close to them recently. I mean in terms of form. But Clippers still have more capable players. As long as Kawhi and Harden stay healthy they can do this.

[Wapfika]

Alperen’s basketball iq is off the charts and his post moves are elite. he’s definitely All Star material. But he’s gotta start adding more to his game. If he doesn’t fix his weaknesses, he’ll never stay the number one guy on a team. One day it’s Durant carrying the load, tomorrow it’ll be someone else.

Basketball is a team sports, it’s normal that different player will lead the team because it shows that everyone is contributing and can cover in case a player is underperforming which is normal on NBA.

Alperen is still not that outstanding if you will compared him to Jokic IQ which is the real player with off the chart IQ. He is just dominant now with his great post skills.

Sengun dont need to be at the top of the team all the time, KD should step up sometimes, not just him but the other players too.
Basketball is a team sports and carrying alone your team will get you tired and it will make you early exiting the court coz of tiredness.
IF I am the superstr of a team, I will definitely make my co-players motivate and try to be on top helping each other.

Definitely, Rockets is composed of young high caliber player now with Amen Thompson also improving a lot together with Sengun.

KD supposed to be solo carrying the team based on his previous game but right now he is playing as a team player and stepping up when other teammates is underperforming.

A balance player rotation help them to grow as a team player.

[tech30338]

Alperen’s basketball iq is off the charts and his post moves are elite. he’s definitely All Star material. But he’s gotta start adding more to his game. If he doesn’t fix his weaknesses, he’ll never stay the number one guy on a team. One day it’s Durant carrying the load, tomorrow it’ll be someone else.

Basketball is a team sports, it’s normal that different player will lead the team because it shows that everyone is contributing and can cover in case a player is underperforming which is normal on NBA.

Alperen is still not that outstanding if you will compared him to Jokic IQ which is the real player with off the chart IQ. He is just dominant now with his great post skills.

Sengun dont need to be at the top of the team all the time, KD should step up sometimes, not just him but the other players too.
Basketball is a team sports and carrying alone your team will get you tired and it will make you early exiting the court coz of tiredness.
IF I am the superstr of a team, I will definitely make my co-players motivate and try to be on top helping each other.

Definitely, Rockets is composed of young high caliber player now with Amen Thompson also improving a lot together with Sengun.

KD supposed to be solo carrying the team based on his previous game but right now he is playing as a team player and stepping up when other teammates is underperforming.

A balance player rotation help them to grow as a team player.

Last season that is what they are doing, and seems like they are more compose and confident about that, besides addition of durant not only boost offense but also fire power since Durant can carry the team, everyone knows that there are also another options from amen and sengun, not only they emerge as an all star caliber, they seems to know how to carry the team in the court when one of them are outside, they know their role and this is what the coach is taking advantage.

[dimonstration]

It is still Clippers and maybe it is early to say this because of that. But I believe in them to reach playoffs. Not in top 6 of course but by taking one of the 4 spots below. 

I'm just looking at the teams below Clippers and see only Mavericks close to them recently. I mean in terms of form. But Clippers still have more capable players. As long as Kawhi and Harden stay healthy they can do this.

I’m surprised to see that Clippers manage to climb back to the top 10 and make this current oldie roster works despite having a slow start.

Grizzlies will be much of a threat for them compared to the current Mavs but I doubt both these team can kick out Clips on the last spot maybe the Blazers if they play bad on the remaining games.

But I believe Clips has high chance to get a spot on the playoffs when they manage to enter Play-in tournament. Kawhi is hard to beat on clutch games.

[Shinpako09]

Now that Butler is out with a season-ending injury, Kuminga returned to the rotation, but now he’s out again due to a knee injury. Nothing is going right for the Warriors. Curry’s 38 points weren’t even enough to beat the Mavs. Aside from Curry, the rest of the team is inconsistent on offense. What’s even worse is that in their next 11 games, they’ll be facing stronger teams. The only team I think they could beat in that 11 games is the Jazz.

[sana54210]

Some crucial error on Sengun though down the stretch, that could be one reason they've lost with that turn-over. I don't know probably this is just one stretch wherein a certain player in having a bad night and can't really get things goin on his end?

But I do think though that the game could have not gotten to the OT as I see that the block on Tyrese could have been call a goal tending by the referee but they let it go as a block shot.

One thing about Rockets is that, they do not have forever to win a title if they want to get one, Durant isn't getting any younger and they made that trade last summer so they are looking to get a win as soon as possible, if possible this season if not next season but they can't wait much longer than that.

However, they do have a young core, most of their players are either 25-26 years old or younger, which means that those players lack the experience. When the game is underway and all is well, experience doesn't matter "that" much, you just play the normal game, but when you are at the last minutes, or when you are in playoffs, that experience is crucial and would make a lot of difference for a team. Alperen is still young, a great player, but he still needs to get some experience.

[Alonso_]

Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Lakers and achieved their 20th win of the season. The Clippers dominated the game from start to finish.
If they continue in this form, I think they will qualify for the Play-ins.
There are still many games to go.
Kawhi Leonard played his first game after injury and contributed to the victory with 24 points.

For the Lakers, LeBron and Luka contributed well in terms of scoring, but without another teammate to support them, the loss was inevitable.

Clippers have been on an insane run since late December. They lost only 3 times in their last 17 games. This is really an incredible performance by them!

In this game against Lakers, they absolutely deserved the win. Zubac and Kawhi had a really nice game. I can't say the same about Harden because of missing so many shots.

At Lakers the thing I didn't like was their three pointer effort. 4/17 by Luka - LeBron combined.

Clippers played a very good game, and just like you have said they have been on a very good run since December, it was a really good performance against Los Angeles Lakers they dominated the game very well and Lakers had no response with LeBron James in the team, Kwahli Leonard had to score 24 points which I think is his highest in a game so far it was a spectacular performance from him.

Luka Doncic and LeBron James, did not have a good number just making a 3 point, and LeBron James only scoring 4 points as well, which I think it was a very horrible performance from them, and Harden seems to have had better game compared to LeBron and Doncic, I think If Clippers continue playing this way they will have a better opportunity of getting into the playoffs Finals.

[Beparanf]

Now that Butler is out with a season-ending injury, Kuminga returned to the rotation, but now he’s out again due to a knee injury. Nothing is going right for the Warriors. Curry’s 38 points weren’t even enough to beat the Mavs. Aside from Curry, the rest of the team is inconsistent on offense. What’s even worse is that in their next 11 games, they’ll be facing stronger teams. The only team I think they could beat in that 11 games is the Jazz.

Shit happened and it’s not the first time Warriors experienced a lot of multiple injuries on their star players. They experienced worst when they lost to Raptors in the finals before.

I think even with their full roster its still very hard for them to even go to the conference finals due to West tough competition.

It’s sad to see Curry be on this situation again while he is still giving everything on a crumbling team.

[Sims25]

Now that Butler is out with a season-ending injury, Kuminga returned to the rotation, but now he’s out again due to a knee injury. Nothing is going right for the Warriors. Curry’s 38 points weren’t even enough to beat the Mavs. Aside from Curry, the rest of the team is inconsistent on offense. What’s even worse is that in their next 11 games, they’ll be facing stronger teams. The only team I think they could beat in that 11 games is the Jazz.

I don't think they can even beat the Jazz. The FO has been wilding and they don't want to let go of their picks. Steph must be gutted

[batang_bitcoin]

Lebron is near to retirement but even so with his age, I guess his investment with his health is paying him off his career. And speaking of him, there were news[1] about the Lakers owners Jeanie Buss that he's about to get kicked and made issues between the both of them about contract matters. I am not sure where it all started but it seems that the sports media have been making all of these articles about it.

[1] Jeanie Buss denies report she felt LeBron James wasn't grateful enough after Lakers took son Bronny in NBA Draft

Might be possible just another write-up to attract readers attention, since Buss already denying it then Lakers and LeBron fans don't need to be bothered about it, and same with what you observed even LeBron already passed in his prime the way he took care of his health manifest with what we are seeing right now, at his age he can still play and still a threat to his opponents.

Yeah, most of these sports articles have been leaning to this loud noise so that they can attract more readers. I guess that this is a usual thing that we see from the writers. But it's assuring that Jeanie has given her thoughts about it and have denied the allegations. While Lebron might pass his prime, people shouldn't hate him no more because soon we won't see him play in the court as his retirement is just near.

[Distraction]

There are some nice games tonight.



Pistons - Rockets and Bucks - Nuggets are the most attracing ones for me.

Pistons are favoured on the first one. They have been in a good run though with a 4W streak. Cade is said to be ill. If he recovers then I also think they can be the winner at home.

Bucks is the favourite side in the other one. As Jokic is still out it's totally normal. I also think Bucks will win the game.

[joeperry]

There are some nice games tonight.

This is true, looking forward on the Denver Nuggets vs the Bucks. I was surprised to see the odds 1.40 for Bucks and 3.30 for Nuggets I thought that was a bug or something since the Nuggets has the upper hand player and stats wise but I forgot that Jokic is injured. However, the Nuggets won against Bucks last January 12 and managed to win by 4 points without Jokic with the combination of Hardaway and Gordons effort, personally I think this odds is really good in favor of the Nuggets, I placed a small amount since I'm not really that sure how they will perform compared to their last match