2026 NBA Season

[Beparanf]

It turned out to be a dominant win by the Lakers. Sometimes this team is just too inconsistent, but overall they’re better than the current Warriors roster, especially with their main player out. The win shows the Lakers are solid, but it’s fair to say the Warriors were shorthanded. We’ll see more in their next game against a stronger team. Although the upcoming matchup against the Kings might look easier on paper, that doesn’t always mean it will be.

Lakers is playing like a glass cannon. Sometimes very explosive and then on some games they are low scoring games due to their low accuracy shots.

Their relying too much on their offense that’s why they are losing badly since they can’t defend. Luka is now consistently scoring high but still the same when it comes to defense.

They need their bench to work hard to take over in case starters is playing slow.

[stadus]

i think he really could manage to keep his cool... Still, it’s a shame they lost the game by a narrow margin.

That’s not Jokic. He’ll accept a physical game, but cheap shots are different. That’s something he won’t just ignore.

Remember what happened with the Morris brothers. They tried to mess with Jokic and it didn’t end well. Since then, they’ve basically faded out of the league.
Dort will get his moment too. You don’t keep pushing the best player in the NBA and expect no response. That’s just how I see it.

[yahoo62278]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are playing tonight on ABC. It looks like Steph Curry won’t be playing so the Lakers should be able to get an easy victory. Always fun when there’s a battle of California teams on television.

Are you sure about that? Lakers couldn't beat the Suns with most of their players out. I don't think the Lakers are even close to a good team, they just have some good/great players. Once Lebron leaves after this year, maybe they'll actually build a good team.

I feel pretty confident. The Warriors without Steph are pretty bad… Without Kuminga they are lacking a scorer. I think the Suns have a much more balanced team. I agree the Lakers are missing a few pieces and Ayton is underperforming right now, but I still think they can take the Warriors without Steph.

But most of their second unit players are a different breed when it comes to their homecourt so I'd say this will be a tough one, even the bookmakers are placing -6.5 for @2.36 odds to the Lakers and even them are so unsure that this will be a blowout. Well, let's see. Probably would have been a great matchup if Curry is playing as well as Porzingis, and one more thing, Air Podz was definitely shocking in his last games lately, maybe he needs a drug test lol.

The Lakers beat them up pretty bad winning by 28. Nice scoring from the Lakers usual guys. Not so much for the Warriors. Their highest scorer had 14 points. Really highlights how bad the team needed Jimmy Butler, or anyone to help Steph with the scoring role.

Ok you were right, Luka led all scorers with 26 and Lebron and Reaves weren't too far behind. Lakers got offense, now if they had defense they might have a shot in the playoffs. I can't see them getting past round 2 as the team they are.

[Jinetics1111]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are playing tonight on ABC. It looks like Steph Curry won’t be playing so the Lakers should be able to get an easy victory. Always fun when there’s a battle of California teams on television.

Are you sure about that? Lakers couldn't beat the Suns with most of their players out. I don't think the Lakers are even close to a good team, they just have some good/great players. Once Lebron leaves after this year, maybe they'll actually build a good team.

I feel pretty confident. The Warriors without Steph are pretty bad… Without Kuminga they are lacking a scorer. I think the Suns have a much more balanced team. I agree the Lakers are missing a few pieces and Ayton is underperforming right now, but I still think they can take the Warriors without Steph.

But most of their second unit players are a different breed when it comes to their homecourt so I'd say this will be a tough one, even the bookmakers are placing -6.5 for @2.36 odds to the Lakers and even them are so unsure that this will be a blowout. Well, let's see. Probably would have been a great matchup if Curry is playing as well as Porzingis, and one more thing, Air Podz was definitely shocking in his last games lately, maybe he needs a drug test lol.

The Lakers beat them up pretty bad winning by 28. Nice scoring from the Lakers usual guys. Not so much for the Warriors. Their highest scorer had 14 points. Really highlights how bad the team needed Jimmy Butler, or anyone to help Steph with the scoring role.

Ok you were right, Luka led all scorers with 26 and Lebron and Reaves weren't too far behind. Lakers got offense, now if they had defense they might have a shot in the playoffs. I can't see them getting past round 2 as the team they are.

Lakers won't get far in the playoffs with that team build and lack of defence and don't get me started with Ayton either, I knew when they signed him it wasn't gonna make a difference he just doesn't have it any longer. Offence won't be a problem but I just don't see them making it far and what will they do with Lebron heard he's on the outs but who knows.

[Stavri]

Even though Jokic got into a bit of a scuffle with Lu Dort and Jalen Williams after Dort’s unnecessary foul in the OKC game i think he really could manage to keep his cool... Still, it’s a shame they lost the game by a narrow margin.

Maybe, but prior to Dort's foul, there are videos that when OKC is guarding Jokic, his defenders are targeting his knee. So it's not like it was only Dort, but Williams as well and another defender.

That's why Jokic is mad about what Dort's cheap shot at him as obviously, they wanted to injured him again with those kind of tactics which is not the norm because they could have been doing in intentionally.

in the 20 years i’ve been watching nba, they are the most unlikeable NBA team i’ve ever seen with their current rooster. i’m trying to watch their games when they play against the teams i really like but it genuinely makes me uncomfortable to watch them.

take SGA he’s like a Hollywood stuntman... he flops at the slightest touch, puts on an act, whines, and constantly plays the refs. Dort’s only goal seems to be injuring the opponent. Jalen Williams is passive aggressive, he’s out there to make the opponent’s mad. and then there’s Alex Caruso... he’s also on a whole different level of annoying. i even don’t even like their jerseys 

[sana54210]

Lakers is playing like a glass cannon. Sometimes very explosive and then on some games they are low scoring games due to their low accuracy shots.

Their relying too much on their offense that’s why they are losing badly since they can’t defend. Luka is now consistently scoring high but still the same when it comes to defense.

They need their bench to work hard to take over in case starters is playing slow.

That is what happens when you build a team around a team that lacks defense. Doncic was never known for his defense, Lebron is 100 years old, and Reaves is the third best player, which in itself is a problem but certainly looks alright on offense most nights, but he doesn't have any defense at all.

So the three best players on that team lacks all defense, and how could you beat a team when you do not defend at all. You beat them by either being better on offense, or just lose. And that is what happens time to time, sometimes they are good on offense and win, sometimes they are not and lose.

[EFS]

There's the Magic game today. This could be a possible first round play-off match-up, so it's important. The Magic won the last game in Detroit, but this time I think the Pistons will win in Orlando.
Duren and Cunningham are in great form. Duren is dominating in the paint. The only missing player for the Magic is Wagner. Suggs is just coming back and will probably play limited minutes. If they can lock down Bane and Banchero, the Pistons should get a comfortable win.

[rbynxx]

There's the Magic game today. This could be a possible first round play-off match-up, so it's important. The Magic won the last game in Detroit, but this time I think the Pistons will win in Orlando.
Duren and Cunningham are in great form. Duren is dominating in the paint. The only missing player for the Magic is Wagner. Suggs is just coming back and will probably play limited minutes. If they can lock down Bane and Banchero, the Pistons should get a comfortable win.

Well, great start for Orlando in this one but I guess the Pistons will finish strong and win this one.

I'm more excited to watch the Sixers and Celtics matchup, the Sixers are probably not the favorite here considering Embiid is out but I guess that will just make their pacing more faster. Even though the Celtics will probably dominate both the defense and offense here, I guess Edgecomb and Maxey will not falter that easily too.

[Fredomago]

i think he really could manage to keep his cool... Still, it’s a shame they lost the game by a narrow margin.

That’s not Jokic. He’ll accept a physical game, but cheap shots are different. That’s something he won’t just ignore.

Remember what happened with the Morris brothers. They tried to mess with Jokic and it didn’t end well. Since then, they’ve basically faded out of the league.
Dort will get his moment too. You don’t keep pushing the best player in the NBA and expect no response. That’s just how I see it.

Part of the game but annoying someone who understands how the trick works, Jokic will not ignore such and we see what's the outcome, though they've lost the game but he shows up and give his gesture and statement, he's ready if needed to confront and show up if someone annoyed him, we may see more of this when they play back especially during the playoff, can be more physicality to expect from both teams.

[fullfitlarry]

i think he really could manage to keep his cool... Still, it’s a shame they lost the game by a narrow margin.

That’s not Jokic. He’ll accept a physical game, but cheap shots are different. That’s something he won’t just ignore.

Remember what happened with the Morris brothers. They tried to mess with Jokic and it didn’t end well. Since then, they’ve basically faded out of the league.
Dort will get his moment too. You don’t keep pushing the best player in the NBA and expect no response. That’s just how I see it.

Part of the game but annoying someone who understands how the trick works, Jokic will not ignore such and we see what's the outcome, though they've lost the game but he shows up and give his gesture and statement, he's ready if needed to confront and show up if someone annoyed him, we may see more of this when they play back especially during the playoff, can be more physicality to expect from both teams.

I wonder though those critics of the NBA of today that players are cheap, but back in the days, this could be just normal for guys to pull this trick up their sleeves with no repercussions whatsoever.

Not saying that we should push players to be physical again. But I guess the league right now and have matured, evolved and doesn't want to see players hurting each other deliberately unlike in the 80's-90's era.

[ajanwalker]

Chicago Bulls, who had lost their last 11 games, went on a 27-0 run against the Milwaukee Bucks and went on to win the game by 23 points, 120-97, ending their losing streak.

This win puts them 12th in the standings behind Milwaukee, but Chicago needs a miracle to even make the play-in. There are still many games left, but Chicago doesn't give me much hope. They only won one game today, that's all.

[Jostern]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are playing tonight on ABC. It looks like Steph Curry won’t be playing so the Lakers should be able to get an easy victory. Always fun when there’s a battle of California teams on television.

Are you sure about that? Lakers couldn't beat the Suns with most of their players out. I don't think the Lakers are even close to a good team, they just have some good/great players. Once Lebron leaves after this year, maybe they'll actually build a good team.

I feel pretty confident. The Warriors without Steph are pretty bad… Without Kuminga they are lacking a scorer. I think the Suns have a much more balanced team. I agree the Lakers are missing a few pieces and Ayton is underperforming right now, but I still think they can take the Warriors without Steph.

But most of their second unit players are a different breed when it comes to their homecourt so I'd say this will be a tough one, even the bookmakers are placing -6.5 for @2.36 odds to the Lakers and even them are so unsure that this will be a blowout. Well, let's see. Probably would have been a great matchup if Curry is playing as well as Porzingis, and one more thing, Air Podz was definitely shocking in his last games lately, maybe he needs a drug test lol.

The Lakers beat them up pretty bad winning by 28. Nice scoring from the Lakers usual guys. Not so much for the Warriors. Their highest scorer had 14 points. Really highlights how bad the team needed Jimmy Butler, or anyone to help Steph with the scoring role.

Ok you were right, Luka led all scorers with 26 and Lebron and Reaves weren't too far behind. Lakers got offense, now if they had defense they might have a shot in the playoffs. I can't see them getting past round 2 as the team they are.

Luka seems to be the one carrying this team, and I really love the way he is playing his game, because that is a good way to play his game, after scoring 26 points in the game which was the highest in the game and LeBron also scored 22 and that is also not a bad score from him and it was such an amazing performance from both players, but right now I must say that Luka is a more important player compared to LeBron, and if Lakers should win the NBA championship then it’s obvious that Luka gets the MVP because his been in a spectacular form leading this team’s wonderful playing performance.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Chicago Bulls, who had lost their last 11 games, went on a 27-0 run against the Milwaukee Bucks and went on to win the game by 23 points, 120-97, ending their losing streak.

This win puts them 12th in the standings behind Milwaukee, but Chicago needs a miracle to even make the play-in. There are still many games left, but Chicago doesn't give me much hope. They only won one game today, that's all.

LOL, I always wonder how a 27:0 or similar runs are even possible on this level. That was 13 unanswered scores, that's crazy. Sure, the Bucks are missing Giannis but there are other solid players they have and this must have been a total brain fart, especially when you consider the previous 11 games lost by the Bulls. The Bucks also led by as many as 16 points in the 3rd before falling apart.

Just checked on ESPN and Milwaukee went from a 91% win chance with 11min to go in the 3rd (up 16) to a 0.4% win chance (down 18) 17 minutes later. The 27:0 run lasted a whopping 8 minutes, hahahaa.

[Fredomago]

i think he really could manage to keep his cool... Still, it’s a shame they lost the game by a narrow margin.

That’s not Jokic. He’ll accept a physical game, but cheap shots are different. That’s something he won’t just ignore.

Remember what happened with the Morris brothers. They tried to mess with Jokic and it didn’t end well. Since then, they’ve basically faded out of the league.
Dort will get his moment too. You don’t keep pushing the best player in the NBA and expect no response. That’s just how I see it.

Part of the game but annoying someone who understands how the trick works, Jokic will not ignore such and we see what's the outcome, though they've lost the game but he shows up and give his gesture and statement, he's ready if needed to confront and show up if someone annoyed him, we may see more of this when they play back especially during the playoff, can be more physicality to expect from both teams.

I wonder though those critics of the NBA of today that players are cheap, but back in the days, this could be just normal for guys to pull this trick up their sleeves with no repercussions whatsoever.

Not saying that we should push players to be physical again. But I guess the league right now and have matured, evolved and doesn't want to see players hurting each other deliberately unlike in the 80's-90's era.

Simply because most players nowadays are only after their value, I mean unlike way back when everything is about competition and pride, most of those old superstar wanted to be on top in beating their opponents no matter what, but the players now, they are after with huge amount of offers, contracts that will give them comfort, they just okay with how the game ended won or lose they have the contract as long as they still given decent time and the value of their contract is the same or near to what they want, there's no need to be physical longevity to keep them inside the league.

[Beparanf]

Simply because most players nowadays are only after their value, I mean unlike way back when everything is about competition and pride, most of those old superstar wanted to be on top in beating their opponents no matter what, but the players now, they are after with huge amount of offers, contracts that will give them comfort, they just okay with how the game ended won or lose they have the contract as long as they still given decent time and the value of their contract is the same or near to what they want, there's no need to be physical longevity to keep them inside the league.

This is the modern era which players only wants to show off due to their own fan base on social media unlike before that each player can’t give update or interaction to what happening on their life with their fans.

Social media gives players an opportunity to market themselves directly to the fans even off the court unlike before that only the court is their only way to talk with their fans.

There’s advantage and disadvantage of this setup. Basketball is still enjoyable if you love the sports.

[Stavri]

Chicago Bulls, who had lost their last 11 games, went on a 27-0 run against the Milwaukee Bucks and went on to win the game by 23 points, 120-97, ending their losing streak.

This win puts them 12th in the standings behind Milwaukee, but Chicago needs a miracle to even make the play-in. There are still many games left, but Chicago doesn't give me much hope. They only won one game today, that's all.

It was a truly abysmal game. i believe Milwaukee Bucks made franchise history by playing an atrocious fourth quarter. they surrendered a massive 29-0 run to the Chicago Bulls and the final period ended 36-8. In the last 13 minutes and 42 seconds of play they managed to find only three field goals...

[Jinetics1111]

So Greek Freak is finally back in action tonight most likely a minutes restriction but they must be glad that he's back because they stink without him. Kevin Porter Jr and Ryan Rollins been holding it down along side Bobby Portis but outside of that they have nobody and Doc Rivers as coach good luck they most likely won't make the playoffs anyway so they will prep for next season.

[OgNasty]

I can’t believe the Suns are paying Booker over $300 million dollars. That guys is single-handedly destroying the Phoenix franchise. I wish they would trade him. He hasn’t ever won anything and I don’t think he would even be the best player on most NBA teams. What a waste of money…

[CLS63]

SGA has been playing incredible already right after recovering from his injury. This time he played with 30 points against Mavericks. If he is able to play Thunder are a few more steps closer to wins.

Besides he has broken an NBA record in the meantime. 59 consecutive 20+ points road games. His consistency is really at an incredible level. Thunder had better hope not to see him injured again during any part of playoffs this year.

[Questat]

SGA has been playing incredible already right after recovering from his injury. This time he played with 30 points against Mavericks. If he is able to play Thunder are a few more steps closer to wins.

Besides he has broken an NBA record in the meantime. 59 consecutive 20+ points road games. His consistency is really at an incredible level. Thunder had better hope not to see him injured again during any part of playoffs this year.

Honestly, this isn’t surprising anymore. He’s a former MVP, and the reason he won that award is his consistency. He can score in many different ways and draw fouls easily. Being an MVP means you’re smart, and that’s SGA.

I don’t see that level dropping anytime soon. He’s on a good team, so even if opponents double him, it just exposes their weakness because OKC has good shooters. Their system doesn’t revolve only around him. And if you noticed, even when he was injured, OKC was still winning games.