[NBA] Unofficial Discussion Thread

[Baofeng]

Lakers now on a do or die situation against the Nuggets in game 4. And obviously, no team has comeback from 0-3, the best thing that the Lakers is to extend the series and at least avoid a sweep.

As usual, the Lakers now lead by 13 points going into the second half of this game 4 and we all know the pattern that the second half of each game belongs to the Nuggets so i put a few dollars on the Nuggets to win this game 4 @3.25.

Lakers were able to keep their lead and their composure in this game mate, as much as we wanted to see a sweep, the Lakers won in this game. So at least they live another day, but they will have to travel to Denver in order to keep their season alive and it is a big task for Lebron and AD to keep the team again and force another game in Crypto.com for a game 6.

Good thing is that D'Lo and Reaves did help a lot in this game, and now only Rui is missing and didn't have double digit scoring.

Denver still with a commanding lead, and did play good here, it's that the defense of Lakers was better and then they didn't collapse like the last time.

[bisdak40]

Lakers now on a do or die situation against the Nuggets in game 4. And obviously, no team has comeback from 0-3, the best thing that the Lakers is to extend the series and at least avoid a sweep.

As usual, the Lakers now lead by 13 points going into the second half of this game 4 and we all know the pattern that the second half of each game belongs to the Nuggets so i put a few dollars on the Nuggets to win this game 4 @3.25.

Lakers were able to keep their lead and their composure in this game mate, as much as we wanted to see a sweep, the Lakers won in this game. So at least they live another day, but they will have to travel to Denver in order to keep their season alive and it is a big task for Lebron and AD to keep the team again and force another game in Crypto.com for a game 6.

Good thing is that D'Lo and Reaves did help a lot in this game, and now only Rui is missing and didn't have double digit scoring.

Denver still with a commanding lead, and did play good here, it's that the defense of Lakers was better and then they didn't collapse like the last time.

The collapse in the third quarter that some of us expected on the Lakers didn't happen as the Lakers always had some answers on every mini-run by the Nuggets and also Lebron James exploded for 14 points just in the fourth quarter that kept the Nuggets at bay.

Yup, this is a tough hill of a climb for the Lakers and for me this series would end in game 5.

[Zed0X]

Okay, so Giannis is still ruled out, and then Dame was also ruled out of game 4 (achilles injury). Obviously, the Pacers are the huge favorite here @1.22 Is there anyone else thinking of at least a -8.5 handicap? Or maybe risking on the Bucks with a Middleton miracle?

[bisdak40]

Okay, so Giannis is still ruled out, and then Dame was also ruled out of game 4 (achilles injury). Obviously, the Pacers are the huge favorite here @1.22 Is there anyone else thinking of at least a -8.5 handicap? Or maybe risking on the Bucks with a Middleton miracle?

Lost my bet on that game as i thought it would be a close game until the end but the breaks of the game belongs to the Pacers. No Middleton miracle this time around as the defense of the Pacers was focused on him. If no Lillard or Giannis in the fifth game, game 5 might be the end of the Bucks.

[Zed0X]

Okay, so Giannis is still ruled out, and then Dame was also ruled out of game 4 (achilles injury). Obviously, the Pacers are the huge favorite here @1.22 Is there anyone else thinking of at least a -8.5 handicap? Or maybe risking on the Bucks with a Middleton miracle?

Lost my bet on that game as i thought it would be a close game until the end but the breaks of the game belongs to the Pacers. No Middleton miracle this time around as the defense of the Pacers was focused on him. If no Lillard or Giannis in the fifth game, game 5 might be the end of the Bucks.

You could have won if you picked the other side (Pacers -8.5)

Anyway, the Suns are the first team to be eliminated in the playoffs via sweep. At the beginning of the series, I thought they had a fighting chance because of KD and Booker but nah. The coach keep picking his usual starters and didn't utilize the bench that much. As I have before, I thought he needed to switch it up a bit more to confuse the Wolves. IT could have been the better option than Beal to support their two superstars but he barely played.

[bisdak40]

As expected, the Lakers is now eliminated in the playoffs via that clutch shot by Jamal Murray once again. Kudos to the Lakers for giving the Nuggets a run for their money, that was one hell of a series and it seems to some of the fans that it was the championship game as their are many fans are rooting for the Lakers to win the series.

Wolves vs Nuggets is a series to watch and i'm more inclined that the Wolves will this match-up.

[Zed0X]

Great series. Final Nuggets shot was almost the same as game 2, ISO for Murray with Jokic setting screen for a potential pick and roll.

Another thing that change the game was Gordon's offensive rebound that lead to Murray's three (for a 2-point lead) with one minute remaining was huge for the Nuggets. Lebron was trying to box him out but he still managed to get it.

[dwyane36]

Wolves vs Nuggets is a series to watch and i'm more inclined that the Wolves will this match-up.

The Nuggets-Wolves series will probably be one of the most interesting and unpredictable series this playoffs. On the one hand, the Nuggets have Jokic, who often makes triple-doubles, and Murray, who has been scoring well and making buzzer-beaters lately. On the other hand, the Wolves have KAT, who often makes double-doubles, and Edwards, who scores 30-40 points per game.
Honestly, I'm not sure which of these two teams will make it to the Western Conference Finals yet.

[Zed0X]

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Honestly, I'm not sure which of these two teams will make it to the Western Conference Finals yet.

Yeah, it's unpredictable. They are also even in the regular seasons (each with 1 win as a visitor). For game 1, the Nuggets are the favorite @1.49 to Wolves @2.7. I guess that's because of the home court advantage (elevation). I think the Wolves can get at least 2 games in this series.

[Baofeng]

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Honestly, I'm not sure which of these two teams will make it to the Western Conference Finals yet.

Yeah, it's unpredictable. They are also even in the regular seasons (each with 1 win as a visitor). For game 1, the Nuggets are the favorite @1.49 to Wolves @2.7. I guess that's because of the home court advantage (elevation). I think the Wolves can get at least 2 games in this series.

Yes, it's because of the homecourt advantage of the Nuggets, and least we forget they are the defending champion, so all roads lead to them. But this is going to be a good series, however, Nuggets has some of the advantage like the experience and the mentality of the champion. So it's going to be very hard for the Wolves unless ANT really transform to MJ because he has been compare to the GOAT with his performance. We will see Jokic being challenge more by Gobert and KAT. And then Gordon be assigned to guard ANT.

So overall a good series but in the end I think the Nuggets are going to win this series.

[bisdak40]

Knicks vs Sixers:

Maxey can't hit those free throws but on the other hand couldn't miss those crucial 3's, what a game this is.

The Knicks have the chance to extend this series if they win this game via overtime.

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And the Sixers won the game and extended the series, wow what a game, I thought the Knicks would send the Sixers packing for vacation. Maxey was clutch in the end game.

[Zed0X]

A close game between Cavs and Magic for the pivotal game 5 at Cleveland. This series seems to be all about protecting their own ground as all wins by both teams were at home.

Banchero's last 3-point shot came a little too late, he already missed a couple in the final 2 minutes and that could have been the difference from losing to winning.

Props to Mobley for making 4 crucial points in last 2 minutes and, more importantly, the block on Wagner with 5 seconds remaining.

[Emmanuel1]

Los Angeles Lakers was knocked out yesterday by the,defending champions Denver nuggets, in the Western conference.
For me I think LeBron James feature in Lakers is over. What is your thought on that?

[dwyane36]

Los Angeles Lakers was knocked out yesterday by the,defending champions Denver nuggets, in the Western conference.
For me I think LeBron James feature in Lakers is over. What is your thought on that?

LeBron has a player option in his contract for next season. So he can either stay with the Lakers for one more season, go to another team, or even end his career. Basically, LeBron has achieved almost everything he could achieve in the NBA during his career, and I'm not sure he's still motivated to keep going.

[Zed0X]

I just checked the odds for Heat vs. Celtics and the bookies really expect the Celtics will win with odds @1.09 I don't have a problem with that but who else thinks the Heat will try to extend the series and keep the game as close as possible? Even though JJJ will be out for game 5, I still find the handicap Heat +12.5 @2.1 as generous.