2026 NBA Season

[jakdanyel]

It's time for moving on from where we have left... Both series are 3-2 now. Do you believe both of Cavaliers and Spurs will manage to make it to their conference finals?

Or do you expect at least one of the series to extend to Game 7? If one of them ends up like that I guess it would be Timberwolves - Spurs. I think Cavaliers will definitely end the series at home tonight. 

[jeremypwr]

I'm predicting the Cavs defeat the Pistons tonight at home and advance to the Eastern conference finals
The Spurs should beat the Timberwolves to set up the Western conference finals against OKC.

[CLS63]

Don't miss out tonight.  Quite possibly the last good game of the NBA season could be taking place.  If the Spurs beat the Timberwolves tonight, all the major stars will have had their seasons end.  We'll be hoping for a matchup of KAT and Wemby with the best case scenario...

Amazon Prime tonight...  I'll be watching.  I won't be saying that about too many more games this season.  Enjoy!

I feel a great game tonight. Timberwolves have to show their best effort so far if they want to stay in the series. Spurs beat them away once and I wonder if they will be able to do it again.

Earlier Edwards said something like their job got harder when Wemby got ejected in Game 4 because other Spurs players started to play faster and more self-confidently.

I agree for that game but it doesn't always go like that. Without Wemby I wouldn't expect Spurs to reach conference finals.

[Stavri]

OKC only has at most two years left as an apex predator and this year is already one of those two... as for their draft picks up until 2031, the most valuable one is the Clippers pick for next season. Other than that, they either have their own picks or Denver's top 6 protected pick. plus it's highly likely that Denver's picks won't end up being very high anyway.

[mirakal]

Earlier Edwards said something like their job got harder when Wemby got ejected in Game 4 because other Spurs players started to play faster and more self-confidently.

He must be saying the opposite thing, because they actually won that game. But when Wemby came back in the next game, the Spurs dominated them.

So now it is Game 6 and Wemby is still playing. Maybe the Wolves need to piss him off again so he loses control and commits another flagrant foul that will get him thrown out of the game. That is probably their best chance of winning, because if Wemby stays focused and plays the whole game, it will be very hard for them to stop the Spurs.

[Russlenat]

So now it is Game 6 and Wemby is still playing. Maybe the Wolves need to piss him off again so he loses control and commits another flagrant foul that will get him thrown out of the game. That is probably their best chance of winning, because if Wemby stays focused and plays the whole game, it will be very hard for them to stop the Spurs.

Wemby already knows that, and I don’t think he will make the same mistake again, especially if it could cost them the whole series.

I believe the series will end tonight. Whether it is a close game or another blowout win, I don’t think the Spurs will give the Wolves another opportunity, because that would only put the home team under heavy pressure in Game 7.

I already placed my bet on the Spurs here, so you can say I’m a bit biased. But for sure, many of you guys also bet on the Spurs, so best of luck to us.

Let’s win this.

[tech30338]

Earlier Edwards said something like their job got harder when Wemby got ejected in Game 4 because other Spurs players started to play faster and more self-confidently.

He must be saying the opposite thing, because they actually won that game. But when Wemby came back in the next game, the Spurs dominated them.

So now it is Game 6 and Wemby is still playing. Maybe the Wolves need to piss him off again so he loses control and commits another flagrant foul that will get him thrown out of the game. That is probably their best chance of winning, because if Wemby stays focused and plays the whole game, it will be very hard for them to stop the Spurs.

He must be joking, because everytime wemby is on the floor, they were too afraid to attack the basket, because they know Wemby is going to block their shoots, the series could have been over if  Wmby were not ejected in the game, the spurs will now always be in the playoffs if Wemby is always healthy, they also got young players like the team of thunder, they might always be in the west finals if the standings in the coming season will be like this, who knows how many rings this team can have being this kind of match up.
I think this series will now end today spurs won't allow a game 7 because its too dangerous to be in that situation.

[Dave1]

Earlier Edwards said something like their job got harder when Wemby got ejected in Game 4 because other Spurs players started to play faster and more self-confidently.

He must be saying the opposite thing, because they actually won that game. But when Wemby came back in the next game, the Spurs dominated them.

So now it is Game 6 and Wemby is still playing. Maybe the Wolves need to piss him off again so he loses control and commits another flagrant foul that will get him thrown out of the game. That is probably their best chance of winning, because if Wemby stays focused and plays the whole game, it will be very hard for them to stop the Spurs.

It work, but it looks Wemby has matured on that kind of tactics and no longer to go and bite on it. Good thing that Wemby experience it early on his career to learn his lessons not to go because surely he will be a target.

Just like in last game, they try that tactic and Wemby just smiling on them.

Cavs and Pistons game already started, let's see if Cavs can close out this game or Pistons forcing a game 7.

[Harkorede]

Cavs and Pistons game already started, let's see if Cavs can close out this game or Pistons forcing a game 7.

Detroit Pistons have found themselves up by 11 points early into the 2nd Quarter, because the Cavaliers are playing terribly by not making shots, turning the ball over and also allowing the Pistons to dominate the offensive glass, they don’t want to dig a hole too deep for themselves that they won’t be able to crawl out of before the end of the half.

[Ziskinberg]

Detroit Pistons have found themselves up by 11 points early into the 2nd Quarter, because the Cavaliers are playing terribly by not making shots, turning the ball over and also allowing the Pistons to dominate the offensive glass, they don’t want to dig a hole too deep for themselves that they won’t be able to crawl out of before the end of the half.

But the lead was cut after a big run by the Cavaliers. Now the Pistons are only up by 3 points after the first half.

This is getting interesting now. Even when the Cavaliers are down, they know how to come back, and just like in the past few games, the 2nd half usually belongs to them, especially the 3rd quarter. If that trend continues, this series might not be extended anymore. Pistons need to be careful because they already had the chance to control the game, but they allowed Cleveland to get back in it.

[LogitechMouse]

And just like that, the Pistons forced a Game 7 against the Cleveland who got their first home loss on this playoffs. 115-94.

Distributed offense is the key for the Pistons to force a do-or-die Game 7 for the second time after the Magic. What's good about this Pistons team is that, they aren't relying on one player anymore when it comes to offense. 6 of their players are in double-digits, and Duren who's having a hard time in this whole series stepped up scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Mitchell and Harden are combined for 12/33 FG and not only that, but Harden got 8 turnovers as well which is quite high if you're the guard of the team. 5 of their players are in double-digit as well, but it's just that the Pistons are a better team on this game. Both teams who just had a Game 7 in their corresponding first round match-up will have a Game 7 on the court of Detroit.

Also, let's not forget that Harden had a time in Philly where he choked when he needed the most against Boston a few years ago. I'm not saying that he will have the same performance again, but he has a history so some will have doubts. I hope that he will not though.

[tech30338]

Cavs blow their chances to reach the finals, this will hurt them a lot if they are unable to win in game seven, this game is their chance, Mitchell scoring below 20 pts, another collapse in a series, the pistons now again in game 7, and with the crowd they might pound hard the cavs in game seven early in game, Mitchell Harden and the crew need to assert early because once the pistons attack early and they don't have answer it will be over for the cavs, Duren show up also in this game, they have to look out for him in game 7.

[OgNasty]

Not looking good for the Minnesota Timberwolves early. The Spurs are getting off to a pretty big lead. This could be a situation of the Timberwolves quitting at halftime and a blowout of an ending to their season. A shame. Hoping we see a different team in the second half. This first half has been ugly.

[fullfitlarry]

Cavs blow their chances to reach the finals, this will hurt them a lot if they are unable to win in game seven, this game is their chance, Mitchell scoring below 20 pts, another collapse in a series, the pistons now again in game 7, and with the crowd they might pound hard the cavs in game seven early in game, Mitchell Harden and the crew need to assert early because once the pistons attack early and they don't have answer it will be over for the cavs, Duren show up also in this game, they have to look out for him in game 7.

Right, I thought that they are going to close it out in their homecourt as they haven't lost there in this series. However, it looks like the Pistons doesn't want to end it and just like in the previous series against the Magic, they force a game 7. So it's going to be very hard for the Cavs now as they will have to travel to Detroit again.

On the other series in the West, the Spurs will likely go to the conference finals.

They've build a big lead already and I doubt that the Wolves can climb back. So it's going to be the Thunder vs the Spurs.

[meser#]

Game 6 went exactly as I expected, and San Antonio won and finished the series.
They won by 30 points, with a score of 109-139.
Stephon Castle played very well for the Spurs in this game, scoring 32 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
The OKC-Spurs matchup will be like an early final. OKC is slightly better. It will be a duel between Shai and Wemby.

I think OKC will reach the finals. In fact, OKC will be champions again this year.

[coinrifft]

I'm looking at this way, Gobert and Randle, specially Randle, he is touted to be the next option to score, however, how many points that he had in this game 3 points? Gobert 0, nada, nothing. Their combine rebounds? 10. Gobert 3 and Randle 7.

I think the Wolves will have to move either of this two, to get a good center and second option and help ANT. Only Donte is injured and even if he played, I don't think that there will be much difference in the outcome of the series.

[Cointxz]

I'm looking at this way, Gobert and Randle, specially Randle, he is touted to be the next option to score, however, how many points that he had in this game 3 points? Gobert 0, nada, nothing. Their combine rebounds? 10. Gobert 3 and Randle 7.

I think the Wolves will have to move either of this two, to get a good center and second option and help ANT. Only Donte is injured and even if he played, I don't think that there will be much difference in the outcome of the series.

This is the true form of Wolves when Gobert choke on defense. He is like this on previous years MIA when he needed the most.

Wolves can’t beat Spurs without refs help. It’s a complete game dominance to end the series. Now the interesting part will come up between OKC and Spurs.

I will keep on Spurs bet on this whole series. Let’s see how profitable it will be.

[Velvet78]

Come on Cavs! They should have been able to finish the series. But instead they got a huge defeat... Even if they beat Pistons away in Game 7, I don't expect them to be very competitive against Knicks.

Game 6 went exactly as I expected, and San Antonio won and finished the series.
They won by 30 points, with a score of 109-139.
Stephon Castle played very well for the Spurs in this game, scoring 32 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
The OKC-Spurs matchup will be like an early final. OKC is slightly better. It will be a duel between Shai and Wemby.

I think OKC will reach the finals. In fact, OKC will be champions again this year.

Spurs won but I didn't expect such a dominance honestly. Their biggest lead was like by 37 points. Timberwolves couldn't even get ahead in the whole game!

I also think Thunder will win this tough series despite the regular season results between the 2 teams.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Come on Cavs! They should have been able to finish the series. But instead they got a huge defeat... Even if they beat Pistons away in Game 7, I don't expect them to be very competitive against Knicks.

Game 6 went exactly as I expected, and San Antonio won and finished the series.
They won by 30 points, with a score of 109-139.
Stephon Castle played very well for the Spurs in this game, scoring 32 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
The OKC-Spurs matchup will be like an early final. OKC is slightly better. It will be a duel between Shai and Wemby.

I think OKC will reach the finals. In fact, OKC will be champions again this year.

Spurs won but I didn't expect such a dominance honestly. Their biggest lead was like by 37 points. Timberwolves couldn't even get ahead in the whole game!

I also think Thunder will win this tough series despite the regular season results between the 2 teams.

How can you not expect it though? The Wolves won in game 1 but it looks like the Spurs were not ready on it. And then another lost when Wemby was ejected.

Prior to this game, the score was 126-97, so we can already see the trend of Spurs winning by big margin against the Wolves. They have dominated the Thunder though in the regular season with 4-1. Not saying that this is important, as we all know that numbers in regular season doesn't matter in the playoff.

But for sure, this series of Thunder and Spurs are going to be fun to watch but Thunder might be the advantage here.

[yenerbatmaz]

We're facing one of the toughest matchups in the NBA. On one side, last year's champion Oklahoma, and on the other, San Antonio with Wembenyama. Oklahoma will have home court advantage. Oklahoma is a more complete team. Wemby's performance alone won't be enough for San Antonio. In my opinion, Oklahoma looks set to win the championship again this year.