2026 NBA Season

[jakdanyel]

Knicks won the first game, Brunson played a great game, he is really becoming a great leader for that Knicks team, the game was close enough to say that we do not know what the series will do, maybe Knicks will continue to play good and will win the series, or maybe Cavs will end up with a better second game, we have no idea. But in the end, we can say that just like west, the east finals are very close two teams.

But the reality is that, none of these teams looked better than the west finals, which means that no matter who wins this series, they will most probably lose at the finals. We cannot be 100% sure of course, this is sports and anything could happen, but 99.99% chance that whoever wins west finals, will win the title.

I think Knicks will win the series as well. However I must say that I didn't like their general performance in Game 1 at all... They were so terrible until the last quarter.

In Q4 they had a huge run like 44-11 if I'm not wrong. This shows how Cavaliers are fragile at the same time of course. I don't know how they are planning to defend Brunson in the first place.

I agree about the final part. Thunder or Spurs, either one of them is more likely to be the champions no matter who their opponent would be.

[xzone]

Knicks won the first game, Brunson played a great game, he is really becoming a great leader for that Knicks team, the game was close enough to say that we do not know what the series will do, maybe Knicks will continue to play good and will win the series, or maybe Cavs will end up with a better second game, we have no idea. But in the end, we can say that just like west, the east finals are very close two teams.

But the reality is that, none of these teams looked better than the west finals, which means that no matter who wins this series, they will most probably lose at the finals. We cannot be 100% sure of course, this is sports and anything could happen, but 99.99% chance that whoever wins west finals, will win the title.

We're approaching the finals now, and every team has a chance to become champion. Yes, roster quality is certainly very important, but if there's one thing more important than team quality in these games, it's how prepared they are for the playoffs. Of course, every team is doing their best, but strategies are crucial. Cleveland will probably get through this round, but who can guarantee that? That's why the playoffs are always so exciting

[OgNasty]

Knicks won the first game, Brunson played a great game, he is really becoming a great leader for that Knicks team, the game was close enough to say that we do not know what the series will do, maybe Knicks will continue to play good and will win the series, or maybe Cavs will end up with a better second game, we have no idea. But in the end, we can say that just like west, the east finals are very close two teams.

But the reality is that, none of these teams looked better than the west finals, which means that no matter who wins this series, they will most probably lose at the finals. We cannot be 100% sure of course, this is sports and anything could happen, but 99.99% chance that whoever wins west finals, will win the title.

I think Knicks will win the series as well. However I must say that I didn't like their general performance in Game 1 at all... They were so terrible until the last quarter.

In Q4 they had a huge run like 44-11 if I'm not wrong. This shows how Cavaliers are fragile at the same time of course. I don't know how they are planning to defend Brunson in the first place.

I agree about the final part. Thunder or Spurs, either one of them is more likely to be the champions no matter who their opponent would be.

Right now the Knicks seem to be in control. The Cavaliers have a real problem with James Harden on defense. They’ve started exploiting matchups with him and Harden will need to figure that out. Anything could happen in this series, but I am leaning toward the Knicks with you.

[CLS63]

Thunder-Spurs is already so much fun. SGA made some improvement in his performance this time and Thunder won. Wemby couldn't score near his previous amount in this one. He needs more help from his teammates in future games to win the series.

Right now the Knicks seem to be in control. The Cavaliers have a real problem with James Harden on defense. They’ve started exploiting matchups with him and Harden will need to figure that out. Anything could happen in this series, but I am leaning toward the Knicks with you.

Harden was really desperate in that game. He also stated after the game that it was not a one-man job to defend Jalen Brunson. He also admits that he can't which we already saw it clearly.

I agree with you on your choice. I don't expect Knicks to lose this series. Cavaliers are so unpredictable. They have many talents but can't use them near full efficiency.

[xLays]

I voted for the Knicks in the poll to become champions. Out of these four teams, they have the healthiest lineup right now. Unlike the others, some of their starters are currently injured, like J-Dub for the OKC and Fox for the Spurs although their injuries don’t seem too serious.

Anyway, I just noticed something. lol Whenever OKC loses people barely talk about the flops from OKC players specially SGA. But now that they won, my Facebook news feed is suddenly full of videos showing SGA flopping in game 2. Is it the same for you guys? Have you noticed that too? lol

[Russlenat]

Anyway, I just noticed something. lol Whenever OKC loses people barely talk about the flops from OKC players specially SGA. But now that they won, my Facebook news feed is suddenly full of videos showing SGA flopping in game 2. Is it the same for you guys? Have you noticed that too? lol

That is what you call biased judgment, but actually I bet on OKC in Game 2 and I’m happy they covered the spread.

Still, I saw they were too physical, especially Isaiah Hartenstein, who kept grabbing or holding Wemby’s arms whenever they were fighting for rebounds, and the refs did not call it. It looked like the refs really wanted OKC to win because it would be a shame if they went down 0-2 in a series that is very exciting to watch.

I expect OKC to steal one game in San Antonio as well, so the series will be tied again going back to OKC, and maybe we will see another epic Game 7 in this series.

[terrific]

Right now the Knicks seem to be in control. The Cavaliers have a real problem with James Harden on defense. They’ve started exploiting matchups with him and Harden will need to figure that out. Anything could happen in this series, but I am leaning toward the Knicks with you.

Good analysis, he's actually like one of the liabilities in the team at times. But can't deny he's good at times as well.
Knicks are in favor for this game. If it's with the scoring, the Knicks have got that in every one to contribute even in the bench.

Anyway, I just noticed something. lol Whenever OKC loses people barely talk about the flops from OKC players specially SGA. But now that they won, my Facebook news feed is suddenly full of videos showing SGA flopping in game 2. Is it the same for you guys? Have you noticed that too? lol

I think even before, SGA is known for flopping but he's a good one.
It's normal to see reactions like that whenever their favorite team has lost. Maybe some of those are butthurt against them.

[Fredomago]

I voted for the Knicks in the poll to become champions. Out of these four teams, they have the healthiest lineup right now. Unlike the others, some of their starters are currently injured, like J-Dub for the OKC and Fox for the Spurs although their injuries don’t seem too serious.

Anyway, I just noticed something. lol Whenever OKC loses people barely talk about the flops from OKC players specially SGA. But now that they won, my Facebook news feed is suddenly full of videos showing SGA flopping in game 2. Is it the same for you guys? Have you noticed that too? lol

Knicks have that potential and they are in the lead in their series, let see if how they'll be able to work and push their way to the finals, then hopefully they'll be able to beat either Spurs or OKC.

So funny but it's true, SGA is again being on the hot seats now, after they win and tied the series fans and those who watch the game gave their own analysis especially how SGA managed to sell his flops and win the call from the officials.

[fullfitlarry]

Anyway, I just noticed something. lol Whenever OKC loses people barely talk about the flops from OKC players specially SGA. But now that they won, my Facebook news feed is suddenly full of videos showing SGA flopping in game 2. Is it the same for you guys? Have you noticed that too? lol

That is what you call biased judgment, but actually I bet on OKC in Game 2 and I’m happy they covered the spread.

Still, I saw they were too physical, especially Isaiah Hartenstein, who kept grabbing or holding Wemby’s arms whenever they were fighting for rebounds, and the refs did not call it. It looked like the refs really wanted OKC to win because it would be a shame if they went down 0-2 in a series that is very exciting to watch.

I expect OKC to steal one game in San Antonio as well, so the series will be tied again going back to OKC, and maybe we will see another epic Game 7 in this series.

Hark even grab the hair of Castle if I'm not mistaken. And then they got physical on Wemby. And then they sell all the flops they can have on the referee. Fans are now saying that OKC is the most dirtiest team and for me even if they won the title again, I don't think that they will get the respect as other previous champions, like the Spurs, Lakers, Celtics, Bulls or GSW.


Game 2 between the Knicks and Cavs could be a wrap up as Knicks is leading by double digits already in the 4th quarter.

[Cointxz]

Knicks have that potential and they are in the lead in their series, let see if how they'll be able to work and push their way to the finals, then hopefully they'll be able to beat either Spurs or OKC.

So funny but it's true, SGA is again being on the hot seats now, after they win and tied the series fans and those who watch the game gave their own analysis especially how SGA managed to sell his flops and win the call from the officials.

Knicks will be an interesting matchup for OKC/SAS  because they have KAT as defender against the WCF winner big man while they have effective clutch shooters and good bench.

Also, The WCF will surely be a close fight so it will exhaust any winner of that conference which is an advantage for Knicks in case they will finish the Cavs earlier on their series.

[GreatArkansas]

Knicks have that potential and they are in the lead in their series, let see if how they'll be able to work and push their way to the finals, then hopefully they'll be able to beat either Spurs or OKC.

So funny but it's true, SGA is again being on the hot seats now, after they win and tied the series fans and those who watch the game gave their own analysis especially how SGA managed to sell his flops and win the call from the officials.

There's more chance the New York Knicks will win against the OKC Thunder, but I am really worried the San Antonio Spurs will win the series. Just in case this happens, for sure it will be a shock to everyone. Because just look how San Antonio Spurs won during their first match on the series, it means, they really have a chance to win the series and knock out the OKC Thunder.

[bhadz]

Game 2 between the Knicks and Cavs could be a wrap up as Knicks is leading by double digits already in the 4th quarter.

And the Knicks ended Cavs with a triple digit score with that 16 points lead. 2-0 for this series.

There's more chance the New York Knicks will win against the OKC Thunder, but I am really worried the San Antonio Spurs will win the series. Just in case this happens, for sure it will be a shock to everyone. Because just look how San Antonio Spurs won during their first match on the series, it means, they really have a chance to win the series and knock out the OKC Thunder.

This shows that OKC are not undefeatable. There's the alien that could end their reign and potential back to back champion. To be honest, I like to see the Spurs end up in the finals. And having Wemby lead the team who's just been for three seasons, that's already a great achievement for the once rookie guy few years ago.

[Dave1]

Knicks have that potential and they are in the lead in their series, let see if how they'll be able to work and push their way to the finals, then hopefully they'll be able to beat either Spurs or OKC.

So funny but it's true, SGA is again being on the hot seats now, after they win and tied the series fans and those who watch the game gave their own analysis especially how SGA managed to sell his flops and win the call from the officials.

There's more chance the New York Knicks will win against the OKC Thunder, but I am really worried the San Antonio Spurs will win the series. Just in case this happens, for sure it will be a shock to everyone. Because just look how San Antonio Spurs won during their first match on the series, it means, they really have a chance to win the series and knock out the OKC Thunder.

The next 2 games will be at San Antonio. So that is big for me if they can win those two then they will be at 3-1 lead. Although it has proven that teams can now come back from that deficit like what the Pistons did to Magic, but it will take a big effort on the bag of Thunder.

I'm going with the Knicks going into the finals after a long years. I think the Cavs are beaten mentally with the way Harden is playing. Or at least how the Knicks took advantage of him defensively and exploit him in whatever way they can.

[Fredomago]

Knicks have that potential and they are in the lead in their series, let see if how they'll be able to work and push their way to the finals, then hopefully they'll be able to beat either Spurs or OKC.

So funny but it's true, SGA is again being on the hot seats now, after they win and tied the series fans and those who watch the game gave their own analysis especially how SGA managed to sell his flops and win the call from the officials.

There's more chance the New York Knicks will win against the OKC Thunder, but I am really worried the San Antonio Spurs will win the series. Just in case this happens, for sure it will be a shock to everyone. Because just look how San Antonio Spurs won during their first match on the series, it means, they really have a chance to win the series and knock out the OKC Thunder.

Not being bias because I really like Spurs to win but I agree, if it's not the refs helping OKC there's a chance that Spurs might be able to win that game 2, there are so many uncalled contacts with Wemby and there are so many favorable calls for SGA, just an observation though, let see thi coming game 3 if how Spurs will play and try winning to keep that home court advantage, we might see adjustments that coaches will do together with new game play to counter whatever OKC will do against them.

[coinrifft]

Knicks have that potential and they are in the lead in their series, let see if how they'll be able to work and push their way to the finals, then hopefully they'll be able to beat either Spurs or OKC.

So funny but it's true, SGA is again being on the hot seats now, after they win and tied the series fans and those who watch the game gave their own analysis especially how SGA managed to sell his flops and win the call from the officials.

There's more chance the New York Knicks will win against the OKC Thunder, but I am really worried the San Antonio Spurs will win the series. Just in case this happens, for sure it will be a shock to everyone. Because just look how San Antonio Spurs won during their first match on the series, it means, they really have a chance to win the series and knock out the OKC Thunder.

Not being bias because I really like Spurs to win but I agree, if it's not the refs helping OKC there's a chance that Spurs might be able to win that game 2, there are so many uncalled contacts with Wemby and there are so many favorable calls for SGA, just an observation though, let see thi coming game 3 if how Spurs will play and try winning to keep that home court advantage, we might see adjustments that coaches will do together with new game play to counter whatever OKC will do against them.

And we really don't know if the league has been favoring OKC, but if you look outside, it looks like they are doing it. But the Spurs can't do anything about it but to just continue just like what they did on game 1.

For sure Wemby knows that already, and this series is not just physical, but there is the mental aspect of them trying to distract him and the whole Spurs team. So they shouldn't be affected by it otherwise they might lose this series. Just play hard and play physical if needed to show that they have grit already and they are not going to flop in every game.

[tech30338]

Knicks have that potential and they are in the lead in their series, let see if how they'll be able to work and push their way to the finals, then hopefully they'll be able to beat either Spurs or OKC.

So funny but it's true, SGA is again being on the hot seats now, after they win and tied the series fans and those who watch the game gave their own analysis especially how SGA managed to sell his flops and win the call from the officials.

There's more chance the New York Knicks will win against the OKC Thunder, but I am really worried the San Antonio Spurs will win the series. Just in case this happens, for sure it will be a shock to everyone. Because just look how San Antonio Spurs won during their first match on the series, it means, they really have a chance to win the series and knock out the OKC Thunder.

Not being bias because I really like Spurs to win but I agree, if it's not the refs helping OKC there's a chance that Spurs might be able to win that game 2, there are so many uncalled contacts with Wemby and there are so many favorable calls for SGA, just an observation though, let see thi coming game 3 if how Spurs will play and try winning to keep that home court advantage, we might see adjustments that coaches will do together with new game play to counter whatever OKC will do against them.

And we really don't know if the league has been favoring OKC, but if you look outside, it looks like they are doing it. But the Spurs can't do anything about it but to just continue just like what they did on game 1.

For sure Wemby knows that already, and this series is not just physical, but there is the mental aspect of them trying to distract him and the whole Spurs team. So they shouldn't be affected by it otherwise they might lose this series. Just play hard and play physical if needed to show that they have grit already and they are not going to flop in every game.

Well its really obvious and the league really think the fans are dumb not to know what is going on, they are lying to our face and they think we don't know, everyone who see's the game even a fan of the okc or fans of spurs knows it, they are making the okc a premiere team in the league by helping them with the refs.
and i will not be surprise if the okc thunder will win the series, but this will be remember by the fans and for sure the rating will slide, and they will ask why for sure.

[emrecemsan]

Knicks have made it 2-0... This time it was much easier compared to Game 1 though. They didn't need to make a huge comeback or so. Everything was under control since Q2. 

Now there are 2 games in a row @Cavaliers. I think one of them will end up with the win of home side. However I expect Knicks to win the series 4-1. Maybe some can find it too harsh but I don't trust Cavaliers with this performance.

[arwin100]

Knicks have made it 2-0... This time it was much easier compared to Game 1 though. They didn't need to make a huge comeback or so. Everything was under control since Q2. 

Now there are 2 games in a row @Cavaliers. I think one of them will end up with the win of home side. However I expect Knicks to win the series 4-1. Maybe some can find it too harsh but I don't trust Cavaliers with this performance.

Cleveland seems sloppy and seems dominated by Knicks in game 2. It seems that we will see them fall if they won't correct their past mistakes made. I don't know if they can able to made a huge comeback, just like what they did to Pistons. But they really need to improve their performance because they are now in bad position

Cvs always win on their home and maybe let see if there's good changes will happen, because if they lose again and been crashed by Knicks in their territory maybe that already give a sign that Cavs don't have any chance to advance on Finals.

[tech30338]

Knicks have made it 2-0... This time it was much easier compared to Game 1 though. They didn't need to make a huge comeback or so. Everything was under control since Q2. 

Now there are 2 games in a row @Cavaliers. I think one of them will end up with the win of home side. However I expect Knicks to win the series 4-1. Maybe some can find it too harsh but I don't trust Cavaliers with this performance.

Cleveland seems sloppy and seems dominated by Knicks in game 2. It seems that we will see them fall if they won't correct their past mistakes made. I don't know if they can able to made a huge comeback, just like what they did to Pistons. But they really need to improve their performance because they are now in bad position

Cvs always win on their home and maybe let see if there's good changes will happen, because if they lose again and been crashed by Knicks in their territory maybe that already give a sign that Cavs don't have any chance to advance on Finals.

They can still make it or at least won't give up a fight but they need to keep things in the right state now because they can't be in a 3-0 situation, they wont be able to recover from that, they need to win game 3 or else even if they won 1 at knicks home, they will never going to game seven.
Harden and Mitchell need to score a lot and Allen and Mobley too, if they will not score then the knicks will surely finish them in 4 games.

[Shinpako09]

Knicks have made it 2-0... This time it was much easier compared to Game 1 though. They didn't need to make a huge comeback or so. Everything was under control since Q2. 

Now there are 2 games in a row @Cavaliers. I think one of them will end up with the win of home side. However I expect Knicks to win the series 4-1. Maybe some can find it too harsh but I don't trust Cavaliers with this performance.

Cleveland seems sloppy and seems dominated by Knicks in game 2. It seems that we will see them fall if they won't correct their past mistakes made. I don't know if they can able to made a huge comeback, just like what they did to Pistons. But they really need to improve their performance because they are now in bad position

Cvs always win on their home and maybe let see if there's good changes will happen, because if they lose again and been crashed by Knicks in their territory maybe that already give a sign that Cavs don't have any chance to advance on Finals.

They can still make it or at least won't give up a fight but they need to keep things in the right state now because they can't be in a 3-0 situation, they wont be able to recover from that, they need to win game 3 or else even if they won 1 at knicks home, they will never going to game seven.
Harden and Mitchell need to score a lot and Allen and Mobley too, if they will not score then the knicks will surely finish them in 4 games.

The problem is Harden is showing the same issue again, choking in crucial games. He scored less than 20 points in both games, which is not enough and definitely not good for the Cavaliers. He needs to step up in Game 3 because if they lose again, it’s basically over for the Cavs. That would probably be as far as they can go. No team has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit in a series. But even if a miracle happens and they somehow make it to the NBA Finals, I still don’t think the series would even reach Game 7 against either the Spurs or the Thunder.