[NBA] Unofficial Discussion Thread

[Zed0X]

The Rockets make it eight in a row with a dominating game against the Jazz. Jalen Green with another MVP-like individual performance but my attention was on VanVleet because he got hot beyond the arc with ten 3-pointers. I still don't think they will replace the Warriors for the last play-in team but it's fun to watch their run.

[Kemarit]

The Rockets make it eight in a row with a dominating game against the Jazz. Jalen Green with another MVP-like individual performance but my attention was on VanVleet because he got hot beyond the arc with ten 3-pointers. I still don't think they will replace the Warriors for the last play-in team but it's fun to watch their run.

I just saw his highlights, although I don't bet on NBA, I still follow the sports and I was surprised to see that the low key team like Rockets is going up in the ranks, or at least trying to catch up with the Warriors?

And I also see that the Warriors lost the the Wolves and so the Rockets has a better chance than the Warriors to go into the playoff?

No?

[Zed0X]

The Rockets make it eight in a row with a dominating game against the Jazz. Jalen Green with another MVP-like individual performance but my attention was on VanVleet because he got hot beyond the arc with ten 3-pointers. I still don't think they will replace the Warriors for the last play-in team but it's fun to watch their run.

I just saw his highlights, although I don't bet on NBA, I still follow the sports and I was surprised to see that the low key team like Rockets is going up in the ranks, or at least trying to catch up with the Warriors?

It's not that they are bad to be surprised. Rockets has decent team members (Sengun, Green, VanVleet, Brooks) but they are in the Western Division which makes it harder for them to climb. Their record is better than the two teams in the East that are currently qualified for the play-in tournament

And I also see that the Warriors lost the the Wolves and so the Rockets has a better chance than the Warriors to go into the playoff?

No?

You're probably not familiar with the format now.
Top 1 to 6 teams are playoff bound.
Top 7 to 10 teams will face off (play-in) and only 2 teams will complete the 8-team for the playoff.

I still think Warriors will be in the play-in.

[Jating]

The Rockets make it eight in a row with a dominating game against the Jazz. Jalen Green with another MVP-like individual performance but my attention was on VanVleet because he got hot beyond the arc with ten 3-pointers. I still don't think they will replace the Warriors for the last play-in team but it's fun to watch their run.

I just saw his highlights, although I don't bet on NBA, I still follow the sports and I was surprised to see that the low key team like Rockets is going up in the ranks, or at least trying to catch up with the Warriors?

It's not that they are bad to be surprised. Rockets has decent team members (Sengun, Green, VanVleet, Brooks) but they are in the Western Division which makes it harder for them to climb. Their record is better than the two teams in the East that are currently qualified for the play-in tournament

And I also see that the Warriors lost the the Wolves and so the Rockets has a better chance than the Warriors to go into the playoff?

No?

You're probably not familiar with the format now.
Top 1 to 6 teams are playoff bound.
Top 7 to 10 teams will face off (play-in) and only 2 teams will complete the 8-team for the playoff.

I still think Warriors will be in the play-in.

If we look at the standings, Warriors - 36 and 33 Rockets - 35 and 35.
So there are still a good chance for the Rockets to take that 10th and last spot for the play-in from the Warriors if Golden State continue with them losing and Houston gaining the momentum as they are on a 8 game winning streak. So the last 12 games are going to be very crucial for both teams. Rockets though as the momentum here that's why I said that they could have a slim chance to beat the Warriors.

[Emmanuel1]

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[Zed0X]

Who fell victim to the Celtics giving up 30 points when they lost to the Hawks? That's embarrassing because we are also talking about a team that do not even have their best shooter.

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If we look at the standings, Warriors - 36 and 33 Rockets - 35 and 35.
So there are still a good chance for the Rockets to take that 10th and last spot for the play-in from the Warriors if Golden State continue with them losing and Houston gaining the momentum as they are on a 8 game winning streak. So the last 12 games are going to be very crucial for both teams. Rockets though as the momentum here that's why I said that they could have a slim chance to beat the Warriors.

Rockets are closer to the Warriors now as they beat the Blazers for their 10th win in a row. They will be facing the Thunders next and I think that's when the streak will stop.

[Harkorede]

The Rockets make it eight in a row with a dominating game against the Jazz. Jalen Green with another MVP-like individual performance but my attention was on VanVleet because he got hot beyond the arc with ten 3-pointers. I still don't think they will replace the Warriors for the last play-in team but it's fun to watch their run.

Their consecutive winning streak is now at 9 wins in a row, and as you've said and I'd reiterate Jalen Green have putting up a MVP-esque performance, especially since Alperen Sengun have been out injured he's gotten a really good free role and occupy and attack any free space on the court whether be it from behind the arc or driving to the rim, he's been doing it all, I really don't want to believe Sengun have some what inhibited Jalen Green performance a lot, because Segun while being a very versatile player, threat in the paint too, he's slows down the offense, while Jalen Green prefers playing on break and with pace not giving the opponent defense enough time to organize themselves.

[Jating]

The Rockets make it eight in a row with a dominating game against the Jazz. Jalen Green with another MVP-like individual performance but my attention was on VanVleet because he got hot beyond the arc with ten 3-pointers. I still don't think they will replace the Warriors for the last play-in team but it's fun to watch their run.

Their consecutive winning streak is now at 9 wins in a row, and as you've said and I'd reiterate Jalen Green have putting up a MVP-esque performance, especially since Alperen Sengun have been out injured he's gotten a really good free role and occupy and attack any free space on the court whether be it from behind the arc or driving to the rim, he's been doing it all, I really don't want to believe Sengun have some what inhibited Jalen Green performance a lot, because Segun while being a very versatile player, threat in the paint too, he's slows down the offense, while Jalen Green prefers playing on break and with pace not giving the opponent defense enough time to organize themselves.

I agree, it was Jalen Green who step up when Alpren Sengun went down. And it's just so natural to him, I mean when he come into the league he was highly touted to even win the Rookie of the year, but he feel short. But still he continue to improved him and he just peaked on time when the Rockets is needing someone in absence of Sengun. And as I also said, if they don't go into play-in this year, the next season could be very different for them as they have the chemistry already. Yeah, MVP numbers that he is putting and it's good to see him becoming the superstar that he deserves.

[Baofeng]

Who fell victim to the Celtics giving up 30 points when they lost to the Hawks? That's embarrassing because we are also talking about a team that do not even have their best shooter.

I also asked the same question on the other forum, Lol, but yeah it was a great game, at one point the Celtics was leading by 27-28 points. But the Hawks didn't gave up in their home court advantage.

The Rockets continue with their winning ways, and actually can catch up with the Warriors if they win their next game and then Warriors losing. So it make things complicated for them right now. Every game for both Rockets and Warriors are do or die game.

[Zed0X]

Lakers and Warriors trying to secure their spot in the play-in tournament after winning their respective matches. If the current standings remain as it is and these two teams will face each other, I think Lakers will dispatch the Warriors. Bookies are likely to agree to that as well.

[Jating]

Lakers and Warriors trying to secure their spot in the play-in tournament after winning their respective matches. If the current standings remain as it is and these two teams will face each other, I think Lakers will dispatch the Warriors. Bookies are likely to agree to that as well.

Yes, I do agree that if they face for the play-in, most likely the Lakers are going to win because they are deep and we've seen the Warriors has issues as well and they are inconsistent. Although they secure a win against the Miami without Jimmy Butler and build a solid lead and they never look back. But the Lakers with a great double overtime win against Giannis and the Bucks. And they did it without Lebron James in the sideline not playing. The Warriors though has to win as many games as they can as the Houston Rockets is making a run as well.

[LogitechMouse]

Lakers and Warriors trying to secure their spot in the play-in tournament after winning their respective matches. If the current standings remain as it is and these two teams will face each other, I think Lakers will dispatch the Warriors. Bookies are likely to agree to that as well.

You forgot about the Rockets.
Currently, the Rockets are only 1 game behind the Warriors. It's good that the Warriors won against the Heat 113-92 or else, they will go to 11th spot and the Rockets will get it.

Right now the Warriors must end the regular season with a winning streak at least in order for them to secure that 10th spot because TBH, they might lose the spot because the Rockets are coming. Currently, the Rockets are red-hot, lots of momentum and has a winning streak. The Lakers are the same as well. I will not be surprised if the Warriors will get eliminated while the Rockets steal that 10th spot, but I hope it will not happen. Warriors fan here, and at least I would want to see the trio of Steph, Klay and Dray play at least in the play-in tournament.

[Baofeng]

Lakers and Warriors trying to secure their spot in the play-in tournament after winning their respective matches. If the current standings remain as it is and these two teams will face each other, I think Lakers will dispatch the Warriors. Bookies are likely to agree to that as well.

You forgot about the Rockets.
Currently, the Rockets are only 1 game behind the Warriors. It's good that the Warriors won against the Heat 113-92 or else, they will go to 11th spot and the Rockets will get it.

Right now the Warriors must end the regular season with a winning streak at least in order for them to secure that 10th spot because TBH, they might lose the spot because the Rockets are coming. Currently, the Rockets are red-hot, lots of momentum and has a winning streak. The Lakers are the same as well. I will not be surprised if the Warriors will get eliminated while the Rockets steal that 10th spot, but I hope it will not happen. Warriors fan here, and at least I would want to see the trio of Steph, Klay and Dray play at least in the play-in tournament.

Yes, it's on the shoulder of the Warriors right now, whether they will be in the play-in or not. Houston is on a winning streak and even without their main man, they build a solid successive win and we can't deny that there are a big chance that we might not see Warriors in the playoff.

And even if they win the tie-break, they will have to go against the Lakers who also had a good momentum specially that AD is healthy and Lebron although didn't play last game but still manages to win.

With that, era has been closing for the Warriors.

[Zed0X]

Lakers and Warriors trying to secure their spot in the play-in tournament after winning their respective matches. If the current standings remain as it is and these two teams will face each other, I think Lakers will dispatch the Warriors. Bookies are likely to agree to that as well.

You forgot about the Rockets.
Currently, the Rockets are only 1 game behind the Warriors. It's good that the Warriors won against the Heat 113-92 or else, they will go to 11th spot and the Rockets will get it.

No, I didn't forget about them. I know their position and I said if the current standings remains as it is.

I didn't expect them to win against the Thunders for their 10th win in a row but the Warriors have started to win games as well.

I'm waiting for NBA if they will hand down a suspension to Draymond after he dragged Patty Mills neck. That could affect their push for the play-in too.

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With that, era has been closing for the Warriors.

Yeah, Klay's decline and Draymond resorting more to dirty tricks isn't helping the team at all. I think Warriors management made the wrong call extending Green's contract. Delaying a new deal with Klay is probably going to do them good.

[dwyane36]

No, I didn't forget about them. I know their position and I said if the current standings remains as it is.

I didn't expect them to win against the Thunders for their 10th win in a row but the Warriors have started to win games as well.

I don't think anyone could have predicted that the Rockets would perform so well by the end of the regular season. To be honest, it's really interesting to see the Warriors and Rockets struggling with each other for the last spot in the play-in tournament. Let's see what results both teams will show in the remaining matches, but I'll be rooting for the Rockets. They deserve this spot.