[NBA] Unofficial Discussion Thread

[goinmerry]

I want to start the discussion here about the NBA - information, predictions, analysis, betting ideas, etc.

I was surprised that no NBA-related discussion here was active. I tried to search for those threads but some are inactive. If I missed the active ones, I will lock this thread. If this is only the active one, I will modify the first post into a much-organized introduction post.

Let's start! Calling those NBA enthusiasts there.

[Baofeng]

Yeah and I think it's about time to have NBA threads here.

But since there's no gambling sig campaigns here, I think there could be just few of us here who follow NBA. Hopefully though we will have the regulars come in here. A lot of schedule games tonight, so it's hard to pick, but I will be interesting to see a game between the Bucks and the Pacers as this two are now rivals as there are drama's specially when the Pacers didn't give Giannis the ball when he has 64 points against the Pacers. It's historic because it was record-breaking night for him.

[Zed0X]

I just watched the end part of the Jazz vs Pistons game on YouTube. It was fun seeing them trade 3-pointers until the end of regular time. I can only imagine the excitement if we were to witness that live. Pistons have good scorers actually but they still struggle to win.

Bucks will face the Spurs next. What do you think of Bucks (-10.50) @2.03? Can they cover that spread?

[Baofeng]

I just watched the end part of the Jazz vs Pistons game on YouTube. It was fun seeing them trade 3-pointers until the end of regular time. I can only imagine the excitement if we were to witness that live. Pistons have good scorers actually but they still struggle to win.

Bucks will face the Spurs next. What do you think of Bucks (-10.50) @2.03? Can they cover that spread?

Unfortunately, the Bucks didn't cover the spread as they just won by 4 points. And it's a great game, Giannis vs Wemby, good matchup and then Wemby with that big block against Giannis.

Final 1:30 of the game here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNZXiAZCJ18

It was very intense, but in the end, it was the Bucks who take that big win against the Spurs.

[dwyane36]

Yeah and I think it's about time to have NBA threads here.

But since there's no gambling sig campaigns here, I think there could be just few of us here who follow NBA. Hopefully though we will have the regulars come in here.

I think it will take a few weeks or even months for this thread and similar threads to get more activity.
As for the NBA, I would point out tonight's Raptors vs. Warriors game, as the Warriors players performed as poorly as possible. Just look at their stats in this game. Wiggins made only 1 of 6 shots, Kuminga made only 1 of 5 three-pointers, Podziemski made 2 of 11, including 1 of 8 three-pointers, and Curry didn't make a single three-pointer out of 9 attempts.
With performances like this, the Warriors may not even make the play-in tournament this regular season.

[Zed0X]

Lakers vs Clippers was fun to watch as it was like a playoff match. Powell was so close to tying it and sending the game to overtime (honestly, I thought his shot was going in).

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With performances like this, the Warriors may not even make the play-in tournament this regular season.

Yeah they are currently out of the top 10.

It's amazing how this season is turning out to be. We have Suns, Lakers, and Warriors all struggling for an automatic playoff spot. I wouldn't be surprised if they face each other in the play-in.

[dwyane36]

It's amazing how this season is turning out to be. We have Suns, Lakers, and Warriors all struggling for an automatic playoff spot. I wouldn't be surprised if they face each other in the play-in.

Yep, the NBA standings have changed a lot this regular season. Those teams who used to be favorites have suddenly become underdogs, while those teams who used to be at the bottom of the standings have suddenly become top teams. This is especially evident in the Western Conference standings, as the Wolves and Thunder are in first and second spots, respectively. It's funny that even the Rockets are almost in the top half of the standings.

[Zed0X]

It's amazing how this season is turning out to be. We have Suns, Lakers, and Warriors all struggling for an automatic playoff spot. I wouldn't be surprised if they face each other in the play-in.

Yep, the NBA standings have changed a lot this regular season. Those teams who used to be favorites have suddenly become underdogs, while those teams who used to be at the bottom of the standings have suddenly become top teams. This is especially evident in the Western Conference standings, as the Wolves and Thunder are in first and second spots, respectively. It's funny that even the Rockets are almost in the top half of the standings.

The Jazz is slowly climbing up in the standings too winning five of their six games (losing only to Celtics) this January. Beating the Sixers, Bucks, and the Nuggets by double digits is not an easy task at all but they seem to have gained momentum. I won't be too surprised if they kick out either Warriors or Lakers out of the play-in tournament.

[Baofeng]

Anyone saw the match between the Bucks and the number 1 team in the East Boston Celtics? The Bucks won big 135-102. We haven't seen Boston losing this huge this season. And as the number 1 team, I thought that this game is going to be very intense and close as this two is rivals. But I guess the Celtics woke up in the wrong side of the bed.

Same with the OKC 139-77 against the Blazers.

We have a lot of good games tonight, so not sure if everyone has put a bet already.

Here's mine:

Hawks -1.5 vs Pacers
Rockets -1.5  vs Pistons
Clippers -1.5 vs  Memphis

[Zed0X]

Separated by only one point with 10seconds left in the game and nobody guarding Banchero at the rim but he somehow didn't make the shot How he missed that is just miraculous and it deserves to be the Shaqtin Fool's winner of the day. Good win by the Heat even without Buttler and Herro. Bam was clutch.

Here's mine:

Hawks -1.5 vs Pacers
Rockets -1.5  vs Pistons
Clippers -1.5 vs  Memphis

2 of 3. Good win if this is not parlay.

[Baofeng]

Separated by only one point with 10seconds left in the game and nobody guarding Banchero at the rim but he somehow didn't make the shot How he missed that is just miraculous and it deserves to be the Shaqtin Fool's winner of the day. Good win by the Heat even without Buttler and Herro. Bam was clutch.

Here's mine:

Hawks -1.5 vs Pacers
Rockets -1.5  vs Pistons
Clippers -1.5 vs  Memphis

2 of 3. Good win if this is not parlay.

Unfortunately, it's a parlay mate, so I lose everything when Hawks wasn't able to win against the Pacers. And in the Rockets vs Pistons game, Rockets was leading all throughout but Pistons caught up on them, but still enough to cover the handicap.

But it's all good, I haven't check games tonight, but will definitely try to look and bet at least single one.

I'll stay away from parlay for now, 

[LogitechMouse]

Is this thread for bets only? Or we can share our own opinion about what's happening with the league?
I mean in the other forum, there's a thread for opinions, and a thread for bets only. Just a curious guy who's an NBA fan here.
Anyway, I was just browsing on YouTube when I saw this Damian Lillard buzzer-beater three-point shot in overtime. You can watch it here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruRB9eZwp4k

It's insane (at least for me). You are down by 2 with 5 seconds remaining, and instead of going to a 2 to tie the game, you risked it and made a 3-point shot. The confidence is there, and he's like "I'm still a threat to the league. Guard me". Like what the commentator said, "DAME TIME IS ALIVE!!!!". I just missed his buzzer-beaters TBH. It's been a long time since I've seen him made a buzzer-beater three.

[dwyane36]

Is this thread for bets only? Or we can share our own opinion about what's happening with the league?
I mean in the other forum, there's a thread for opinions, and a thread for bets only. Just a curious guy who's an NBA fan here.
Anyway, I was just browsing on YouTube when I saw this Damian Lillard buzzer-beater three-point shot in overtime. You can watch it here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruRB9eZwp4k

It's insane (at least for me). You are down by 2 with 5 seconds remaining, and instead of going to a 2 to tie the game, you risked it and made a 3-point shot. The confidence is there, and he's like "I'm still a threat to the league. Guard me". Like what the commentator said, "DAME TIME IS ALIVE!!!!". I just missed his buzzer-beaters TBH. It's been a long time since I've seen him made a buzzer-beater three.

There was a discussion of NBA games and betting in the previous thread, which is already closed. I don't think there's a need to create another thread for betting now since there aren't many NBA fans here yet.
As for Dame's buzzer-beater, that was an epic moment. He did it many times with the Blazers, and I'm sure we'll see more than one epic buzzer-beater from Dame in a Bucks jersey.

[Zed0X]

Warriors with Klay and Steph losing to an underhanded Grizzlies is just so bad. No Marcus Smart, Ja Morant, Steven Adams and they still could not get the job done.

I smell some changes in this team before the trade deadline. The 3 players that are rumored to be moved are Moody, Kuminga, and Wiggins. I think they should keep at least two of them for the club's future.

[dwyane36]

Warriors with Klay and Steph losing to an underhanded Grizzlies is just so bad. No Marcus Smart, Ja Morant, Steven Adams and they still could not get the job done.

I smell some changes in this team before the trade deadline. The 3 players that are rumored to be moved are Moody, Kuminga, and Wiggins. I think they should keep at least two of them for the club's future.

Klay was on the court longer than any other Warriors player in this game, but he only scored 9 points and was the most useless, considering his PM was -22. By the way, Wiggins and Kuminga were one of the players who tried to help Curry in this game. So, if I were the Warriors management, I wouldn't be in a hurry to trade those two guys.