2026 NBA Season

[Vaculin]

Michael Porter Jr. is a Nets player by the way. He got traded to Nets last summer. Jokic is luckier about the players around him, I agree. I just expect Nuggets to be more successful than Rockets in playoffs.

The Nuggets are proven, they already won a championship and the Murray–Jokic duo has delivered when it mattered. In the playoffs, that kind of chemistry and experience usually shows. The Rockets haven’t earned that comparison yet. They’re still inconsistent and dropping games they shouldn’t. Until they show they can sustain their level and handle playoff pressure, putting them on the same tier as Denver feels premature.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Michael Porter Jr. is a Nets player by the way. He got traded to Nets last summer. Jokic is luckier about the players around him, I agree. I just expect Nuggets to be more successful than Rockets in playoffs.

The Nuggets are proven, they already won a championship and the Murray–Jokic duo has delivered when it mattered. In the playoffs, that kind of chemistry and experience usually shows. The Rockets haven’t earned that comparison yet. They’re still inconsistent and dropping games they shouldn’t. Until they show they can sustain their level and handle playoff pressure, putting them on the same tier as Denver feels premature.

Yes, Nuggets has all the advantage, not just in the playoff, they have the championship DNA already. So when it really counts, this two are going to show no matter what. As far as Porter Jr, they already have Braun to replace him that's why the Nuggets are more willing to let go.

For the Rockets, they are inconsistent and really need to show something in the playoff. Just like last season, they've faces the Warriors in the first round. And as the top seed, no one sees that they are going to lose that series. But it's obvious that they've lack the experienced that's why the traded Jalen Green and others for KD. But still it remains to be seen what they've made off during playoff time.

[arwin100]

Michael Porter Jr. is a Nets player by the way. He got traded to Nets last summer. Jokic is luckier about the players around him, I agree. I just expect Nuggets to be more successful than Rockets in playoffs.

The Nuggets are proven, they already won a championship and the Murray–Jokic duo has delivered when it mattered. In the playoffs, that kind of chemistry and experience usually shows. The Rockets haven’t earned that comparison yet. They’re still inconsistent and dropping games they shouldn’t. Until they show they can sustain their level and handle playoff pressure, putting them on the same tier as Denver feels premature.

Houston is nothing compared on what has been achieved by Nuggets, because we have seen Nuggets continue to became a title contender team each year. Also even though there are trades happen still there are still lots of talented players that can help their team to win.

They are just been bothered by recent injuries but in playoffs this team will provably change and became more difficult to defeat especially if all their cores is available and healthy.

Although Rockets is winning, but they are struggling with their chemistry and this could affect them badly on crucial games.

[freedomgo]

Although Rockets is winning, but they are struggling with their chemistry and this could affect them badly on crucial games.

We know that, but what matters right now is the standings. They’re sitting at number 3 and have already passed the Nuggets.

People say the Rockets are struggling, but Denver isn’t exactly rolling either. They’re 4–6 in their last 10 games. Maybe that’s because of injuries and Jokic still adjusting after coming back, but results are results.

If both the Rockets and Nuggets finish in the top 4, then home court in the first round is secured, which is a big edge. Still, it’s too early to assume anything. The West is tight, and a short slump can change the picture fast.

[dimonstration]

Although Rockets is winning, but they are struggling with their chemistry and this could affect them badly on crucial games.

We know that, but what matters right now is the standings. They’re sitting at number 3 and have already passed the Nuggets.

People say the Rockets are struggling, but Denver isn’t exactly rolling either. They’re 4–6 in their last 10 games. Maybe that’s because of injuries and Jokic still adjusting after coming back, but results are results.

If both the Rockets and Nuggets finish in the top 4, then home court in the first round is secured, which is a big edge. Still, it’s too early to assume anything. The West is tight, and a short slump can change the picture fast.

Only Timberwolves now clinch to Nuggets with tie stats. Both of them just fighting for the early home court advantage but I don’t give it much importance since many series in the previous games usually away team gets the first 2 games.

It’s interesting that Timberwolves manage to get top spot since they are performing poorly on the early stage of the regular season.

Nuggets-Timberwolves is an interesting match up.

[Japinat]

Nuggets-Timberwolves is an interesting match up.

If they end up in that spot, even with home court, I still wouldn’t feel confident about Denver against Minnesota. It just looks like the Timberwolves have their number. Matchups matter, and for some reason the Wolves seem comfortable against them. If I’m Denver, that’s not the team I’d want to see in the first round.

And we shouldn’t ignore the Clippers either. Kawhi is healthy, and that alone changes things. In the playoffs, experience and shot-making matter, and they have both. If they sneak in at 7 or 8, they’re not an easy out.

If that means facing OKC or even the Spurs, I’d seriously consider backing the Clippers in that matchup. Playoff basketball is different, and some teams just flip the switch.

[rbynxx]

I don’t know what happened to Ayton all the sudden but he has been playing terribly after he seemed to have found a rhythm. Right now he has a +/- of -15 and his backup Hayes is a +18. Ayton said today they’re trying to make him Clint Capela. I say he would be lucky to reach that level at this point. He needs to get it together.

The thing is, Lakers don't really have some other choice, he's probably be used as it is but he probably need to keep it to himself than commenting on something like that. Not that I'm a Lakers fan but it undermines the organization he's been in. I don't know what frustration he's onto but he probably need to really step up because the other day he's like Chamberlain then the next day he's more like not eating some breakfast. He should be consistent I guess.

[1kodumtek7]

Only Timberwolves now clinch to Nuggets with tie stats. Both of them just fighting for the early home court advantage but I don’t give it much importance since many series in the previous games usually away team gets the first 2 games.

It’s interesting that Timberwolves manage to get top spot since they are performing poorly on the early stage of the regular season.

Nuggets-Timberwolves is an interesting match up.

Timberwolves is a team that can really counter Nuggets by the way. Even though this season doesn't tell us so...    Do you remember their previous games apart from this season?

That's what I mean. In regular season this year, Nuggets beat them in all of their 3 meets so far. These two are about to play once again in 2 days.

I think once again Nuggets can win. However if they face each other in playoffs then things can get more interesting...

[Webetcoins]

Alperen is still a very valuable player for Rockets imo. games where Alperen barely hits 20 points aren't because of a lack of skill it's because the Rockets have no idea what they're doing on offense. at this point, all Alpi needs to do is stay in his own rhythm without forcing the game.

It is important that people remember Alpi is just 23 years old, he is nowhere near his prime and he has many chances to keep improving and be better. This is for a kid who is playing with double double every night and sometimes even triple double and taken this team to second place only behind the winner of last year.

Durant of course matters a lot, but we have seen Durant all around the league and not many of them did as good as Rockets (except warriors) so Alperen is the difference maker at just 23 years old.

[Stavri]

Alperen is still a very valuable player for Rockets imo. games where Alperen barely hits 20 points aren't because of a lack of skill it's because the Rockets have no idea what they're doing on offense. at this point, all Alpi needs to do is stay in his own rhythm without forcing the game.

It is important that people remember Alpi is just 23 years old, he is nowhere near his prime and he has many chances to keep improving and be better. This is for a kid who is playing with double double every night and sometimes even triple double and taken this team to second place only behind the winner of last year.

Durant of course matters a lot, but we have seen Durant all around the league and not many of them did as good as Rockets (except warriors) so Alperen is the difference maker at just 23 years old.

Alperen needs to make his performance consistent. as you mentioned he’s still only 23 years old.

But there’s also Udoka factor. for example, in yesterday's Orlando game, Alperen had found his rhythm in the second quarter he’d scored back to back baskets and drawn two fouls on Wagner. But Udoka took him out of the game. Udoka did this while Orlando already had 9 offensive rebounds. What happened? They gave up a massive run in just 3 minutes and the lead stretched to 10 points...

[OgNasty]

Luka’s press conference yesterday was pretty sad. He was talking about how his head isn’t in the right place and it is effecting his game. Rumors are that his wife left him and he’s struggling with it. He’s been seen liking instagram model photos and really seems like he’s spiraling right now. Still put up 40 though. Hopefully he gets this figured out soon. Seems like the Lakers are already giving up on this season.

[ILuckyGuyI]

There is a really lovely game tonight between Thunder and Nuggets at PayCom Center. Thunder are favoured @1.31 for the win. I don't see it surprising though. Because there is good news for Thunder. SGA is back!

Jalen Williams is still out but with SGA's return I expect a stronger team anyway. Nuggets still have many injured players. Murray's condition is questionable. If he doesn't play Jokic has even a bigger responsibility.

[sana54210]

Pistons and Celtics look like the only teams from the east that even has a chance this year, I mean they probably don't even have a chance it looks like another year for the west to me but those two at least have a small chance because nobody else from east has any chance. On the west we have three teams that has gotten a lot of attention, OKC because they are latest winners, Spurs and Rockets because they are a young team that is doing very well.

This is why I think west will win because even outside of those three, we have Denver who could still do very well if Jokic plays good during the playoffs and they have no injury problems from anyone. Sad to say, I do not think Lakers has any chance at all, not even a small one.

[stadus]

Jalen Williams is still out but with SGA's return I expect a stronger team anyway. Nuggets still have many injured players. Murray's condition is questionable. If he doesn't play Jokic has even a bigger responsibility.

Good news for OKC, but it’s his first game back from injury, so I’m not fully confident he’ll be at his usual level right away. If he drops 30, they probably win and cover.

Still, I’m taking the Nuggets to cover. One reason is SGA’s return. First game back can be unpredictable.

[EFS]

Two teams that have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games are facing each other. The Pistons are hosting the Cavs and it feels like an Eastern Conference semi final match-up.
The recent game in Cleveland was close, the Pistons won it. The Cavs didn't start their small road well, they lost to the Bucks without Giannis. Meanwhile the Pistons comfortably beat OKC previous night. Now they're facing a tougher challenge, but the Cavs also have missing players. Mitchell is definitely out, Schröder and Harden are questionable. The Pistons should win this one too and send a clear message to the whole Eastern Conference.

[Shinpako09]

Thunder vs. Nuggets seems like the only interesting match to me today. Cavs vs. Pistons would have been interesting as well, but since they have six players injured, including Mitchell with a groin injury, and Harden is also out, six players in total are injured, while there are no reported injuries for the Pistons, it looks like the Pistons will have an easy win. I’ll just watch the Nuggets vs. Thunder. Let’s see if SGA has his usual offensive game, takes it easy this time, or plays with a minutes restriction. At this point, they don’t have to push too much since they’ve already secured a playoff spot. Health comes first.

[LogitechMouse]

Pistons and Celtics look like the only teams from the east that even has a chance this year, I mean they probably don't even have a chance it looks like another year for the west to me but those two at least have a small chance because nobody else from east has any chance. On the west we have three teams that has gotten a lot of attention, OKC because they are latest winners, Spurs and Rockets because they are a young team that is doing very well.

This is why I think west will win because even outside of those three, we have Denver who could still do very well if Jokic plays good during the playoffs and they have no injury problems from anyone. Sad to say, I do not think Lakers has any chance at all, not even a small one.

I would consider Denver over the Rockets for me. Right now, the Rockets are kind of dysfunctional because they always find the weakest in terms of defense and that's Sengun, and if you will watch some of their games, he really is awful on defense that's why teams always find him. The Rockets might be 3rd in standings, but when it comes to playoffs, everything matters, and even though Udoka is more of a defensive type of coach, it will be useless if some of your key players can't defend. Just look at the Lakers now where Luka and Lebron are liabilities on defense.

Pistons and Celtics/Knicks, Spurs and Thunder. These are my predictions on which team will go to the Conference Finals. On the East, there's no team that's close to defeat the Pistons right now aside from maybe the Celtics which is very surprising this regular season, and the Knicks who might have a chance. As for the West, the Spurs are one that surprises me because of how big of a leap they jump in terms of the standings. From the bottom seed last season to now at the top 2, and might even get the top spot. For me, it's good to see the match-up of Chet and Wemby on the paint. I mean who doesn't want to watch those 2 giants play on the same court.

As for the Lakers, I've already said it even before the start of the regular season that they have no chance. Looking at their roster, it isn't even a playoff contender team. They aren't that flexible enough to get better players because Le-GM opt in to his final year of the contract, and speaking of him, he will be out on the Lakers after this regular season so that opens up more cap space hence, they can sign multiple role players that can compliment how Luka and Reaves play. This season isn't for them, but let's see on the next regular season.

[yenerbatmaz]

SGA staged a comeback, and Oklahoma managed to beat Denver 127-121.
It was a very enjoyable game. Shai reached his usual standard with 36 points. Denver started the game very well, but Oklahoma leveled the game in the final minutes and took it to overtime. Regulation ended in a 107-107 tie.

Jokic recorded another triple-double for Denver, but it wasn't enough to prevent the loss. Without Shai, Denver could have won this game against Oklahoma.

[Cointxz]

SGA staged a comeback, and Oklahoma managed to beat Denver 127-121.
It was a very enjoyable game. Shai reached his usual standard with 36 points. Denver started the game very well, but Oklahoma leveled the game in the final minutes and took it to overtime. Regulation ended in a 107-107 tie.

Jokic recorded another triple-double for Denver, but it wasn't enough to prevent the loss. Without Shai, Denver could have won this game against Oklahoma.

Yeah, An intense match that started slow for OKC. They manage to slowly recover from 2nd quarter until they have control on the 4th quarter.

Jokic and Murray duo is monster with points and assists. OKC just beat them as a team and Shai as the leader. OKC is always very strong with Shai playing.

The timing of their player injury recovery is almost perfect for playoffs preparation.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

What can you say about Dort's cheap shot at Jokic,



Intensity of Jokic's eye, but there are jokes that Jokic's brother are going to take care of Dort, Lol. But it looks like a intentional shot by Dort, and it seems that Dort for me is becoming a dirty player.

Flargrant 2 for Dort, so automatic ejection from the game.