[NBA] Unofficial Discussion Thread

[Captain Corporate]

The series is now over, which is understandable, there is a reason why Lakers basically barely got into the playoffs and why Denver is the champions so there is really no argument there, it makes sense that Denver would win this series. I am not saying that Lakers are a bad team, of course they are a "decent" team but the fact is that Denver is just a much much better team. I also believe that the coaching difference is huge, switch the head coaches and Lakers may win a few games. However, I still think Denver would have won in that case too.

[Zed0X]

The series is now over, which is understandable, there is a reason why Lakers basically barely got into the playoffs

I don't know if that's a good argument to use on Lakers because they were also in the same position last season. They made it to the West Finals despite barely making it to the playoffs. The difference this time is that they faced the Nuggets too early and it's probably a bad match up for LBJ and company. Maybe a better argument is that there is a reason why they never won against the Nuggets in the regular season.

[dwyane36]

Sweep at crypto.com arena incoming! Both teams had poor shooting night (especially beyond the arc). The key difference in this game is the rebounding and second chance points converted. Did any of you bet on the total score? Based on the last 3 games, it doesn't look like either team could score beyond 120.

After this game, we can congratulate the Lakers on their impending elimination from the playoffs because it's almost unrealistic to recover from a 0-3 deficit.
Honestly, I think the Lakers could have beaten the Nuggets, but unfortunately for them, they lacked something every time. Looking at the results of the past three games, I wouldn't say that the Nuggets seem like an unstoppable opponent that can't be beaten.

[bisdak40]

Sweep at crypto.com arena incoming! Both teams had poor shooting night (especially beyond the arc). The key difference in this game is the rebounding and second chance points converted. Did any of you bet on the total score? Based on the last 3 games, it doesn't look like either team could score beyond 120.

After this game, we can congratulate the Lakers on their impending elimination from the playoffs because it's almost unrealistic to recover from a 0-3 deficit.
Honestly, I think the Lakers could have beaten the Nuggets, but unfortunately for them, they lacked something every time. Looking at the results of the past three games, I wouldn't say that the Nuggets seem like an unstoppable opponent that can't be beaten.

Agree with you, there is something that is lacking on the Lakers and it might be the aggressiveness of Lebron James in the end game, i mean he can't take over the game anymore like he used to when he was with the Heat and the Cavaliers, father time is catching up on him.

Yeah, the series is over as no one has came back from that 0-3 hole, 157 have tried none succeeded. 

[LogitechMouse]

The series is now over, which is understandable, there is a reason why Lakers basically barely got into the playoffs

I don't know if that's a good argument to use on Lakers because they were also in the same position last season. They made it to the West Finals despite barely making it to the playoffs. The difference this time is that they faced the Nuggets too early and it's probably a bad match up for LBJ and company. Maybe a better argument is that there is a reason why they never won against the Nuggets in the regular season.

It's a bad argument "IF" the Lakers are down 0-2, but they are down 0-3, and we know the history of playoff teams who are down 0-3, right?
How can you blow up double digit leads in 2 consecutive games? Game 2, they are up by as much as 20 and they blew it off. Game 3 they are up as many as 12 pts in their own home court, and they blew it up as well?

The argument is bad, but that's the reality. The series is pretty much over at this moment. How can they stop their starting 5 when 4 of them scored 20 or more? On the other hand, how can you win in a series when your expected 3rd option in offense scored 0 points? Russell is the Version 2.0 of Klay Thompson. When they needed him the most, they just choked. I'm not saying that the Lakers should've traded Russell during the regular season, but they know that during the playoffs, he's choking and yet they didn't trade him.

For sure, Laker fans are disappointed with what happened to their team. With the Nuggets up 3-0, this is pretty much over. Just look at how the Nuggets defeated the Lakers 11 consecutive times.

[Baofeng]

Sweep at crypto.com arena incoming! Both teams had poor shooting night (especially beyond the arc). The key difference in this game is the rebounding and second chance points converted. Did any of you bet on the total score? Based on the last 3 games, it doesn't look like either team could score beyond 120.

After this game, we can congratulate the Lakers on their impending elimination from the playoffs because it's almost unrealistic to recover from a 0-3 deficit.
Honestly, I think the Lakers could have beaten the Nuggets, but unfortunately for them, they lacked something every time. Looking at the results of the past three games, I wouldn't say that the Nuggets seem like an unstoppable opponent that can't be beaten.

Agree with you, there is something that is lacking on the Lakers and it might be the aggressiveness of Lebron James in the end game, i mean he can't take over the game anymore like he used to when he was with the Heat and the Cavaliers, father time is catching up on him.

Yeah, the series is over as no one has came back from that 0-3 hole, 157 have tried none succeeded.

Yes, it's over now, they will be lucky if they got 1 win in their series.

It might be Lebron is showing his age that's why there are no aggressiveness on his part? Or simply that he is tired. And then D'Lo Russell, 0 points? Him and Klay should team up and go to China and play hehehe.

No disrespect to Lakers fan but Darvin Ham is not the coach that they are looking for to lead them again in another championship while Lebron is still in the Lakers jersey.

[Zed0X]

The Bucks in danger of an early exit again but kudos to the team because they pushed the Pacers to OT even without Giannis. Middleton is really trying to lift up this team but Siakam, on the other hand, is just having a great playoff run (averaging 30 points). Pacers taking advantage of Ginannis' absence.

[bisdak40]

The Bucks in danger of an early exit again but kudos to the team because they pushed the Pacers to OT even without Giannis. Middleton is really trying to lift up this team but Siakam, on the other hand, is just having a great playoff run (averaging 30 points). Pacers taking advantage of Ginannis' absence.

Lost my bet on the "under 223.5" on that hail mary shot of Middleton in the end of the regulation. I thought it could pushed to second overtime by that bucket by Middleton by luckily for the Pacers, Haliburton made that floater to seal the win for the Pacers. The Bucks will exit in this round if Giannis won't play because Siakam was just amazing for the Pacers in this series.

[LogitechMouse]

The Bucks in danger of an early exit again but kudos to the team because they pushed the Pacers to OT even without Giannis. Middleton is really trying to lift up this team but Siakam, on the other hand, is just having a great playoff run (averaging 30 points). Pacers taking advantage of Ginannis' absence.

Lost my bet on the "under 223.5" on that hail mary shot of Middleton in the end of the regulation. I thought it could pushed to second overtime by that bucket by Middleton by luckily for the Pacers, Haliburton made that floater to seal the win for the Pacers. The Bucks will exit in this round if Giannis won't play because Siakam was just amazing for the Pacers in this series.

And because Giannis "might" not play in the first round, he will request for a trade this off-season because they didn't become a "COMPETITIVE" team like he expected that they will be.

Kidding aside, it's good that Middleton stepped up in this game to help Lillard on offense. Portis is helping the team as well both in defense and in offense. It's just that, the Pacers got the last shot because of that foul but if that didn't happen, the Bucks still have a chance to win on the road and got the lead. As for Siakam, he might not be the main scorer of the team anymore but he's helping them one way or another. Not saying that he's that amazing per se, but he's very efficient on both ends.

You know what the Bucks need to win in Game 4? They need the other Antetokounmpo in order to win. They need Thanasis to fill what Giannis is doing. Kidding aside, Game 3 is anybody's game and it's just that the Pacers got the last shot but TBH, anybody can win on that game. I believe that the Bucks can steal Game 4 on the road. I just hope that Giannis will be back and play in this round for them to increase the chances of winning in the series.

[yahoo62278]

The Bucks in danger of an early exit again but kudos to the team because they pushed the Pacers to OT even without Giannis. Middleton is really trying to lift up this team but Siakam, on the other hand, is just having a great playoff run (averaging 30 points). Pacers taking advantage of Ginannis' absence.

Pacers have owned the Bucks this whole season, with and without Giannis. People hear the name Giannis and believe he is just unstoppable or something. The guy is good but it's a team game, not an individual sport. The Pacers are actually a decent young team, they can run and gun with any team out there. Give them a year or 2 and they might just have them a championship.

[dwyane36]

Give them a year or 2 and they might just have them a championship.

If the Pacers continue to do well in the playoffs, they might not need to wait another 1 or 2 years to get to the finals and try to win a title. Just looking at the results of the other teams in the Eastern Conference, I wouldn't say there is any team there that the Pacers couldn't beat. It might be the Celtics, but it looks like the Celtics already have some trouble in the first round, as well as the Bucks.

[Baofeng]

The Bucks in danger of an early exit again but kudos to the team because they pushed the Pacers to OT even without Giannis. Middleton is really trying to lift up this team but Siakam, on the other hand, is just having a great playoff run (averaging 30 points). Pacers taking advantage of Ginannis' absence.

Pacers have owned the Bucks this whole season, with and without Giannis. People hear the name Giannis and believe he is just unstoppable or something. The guy is good but it's a team game, not an individual sport. The Pacers are actually a decent young team, they can run and gun with any team out there. Give them a year or 2 and they might just have them a championship.

Yes, I think the Pacers are really playing very well against the Bucks this season even with Giannis on the floor. Middleton though might have a difficult time to carry the team in his shoulders.

There are reports that Giannis might play in the next game we will see.

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.

[yahoo62278]

The Bucks in danger of an early exit again but kudos to the team because they pushed the Pacers to OT even without Giannis. Middleton is really trying to lift up this team but Siakam, on the other hand, is just having a great playoff run (averaging 30 points). Pacers taking advantage of Ginannis' absence.

Pacers have owned the Bucks this whole season, with and without Giannis. People hear the name Giannis and believe he is just unstoppable or something. The guy is good but it's a team game, not an individual sport. The Pacers are actually a decent young team, they can run and gun with any team out there. Give them a year or 2 and they might just have them a championship.

Yes, I think the Pacers are really playing very well against the Bucks this season even with Giannis on the floor. Middleton though might have a difficult time to carry the team in his shoulders.

There are reports that Giannis might play in the next game we will see.

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.

Pacers were 4-1 vs Bucks in the regular season. It's clear they match up well vs the Bucks.

As far as the lakers go, it will be a sweep. Lebron and AD know it's over so there is no use for them to play hard anymore. They couldn't win 4 in a row vs Denver unless Jokic got injured.

[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.

[LogitechMouse]

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.

Well, you lost on your bet because the Lakers managed to win in Game 4 against the defending champion, Nuggets 119-108.

Jokic got a triple-double, but 4 of the Lakers' starters got double-digits, and this is the one that the Lakers needed to at least have a chance to win against the Nuggets. They don't need to rely on Lebron and AD alone on offense. It's good to see Reaves and Russell combining for 42 points and that's a big help already for the Lakers. I mean if you will look at the first 3 games, both of them are almost non-existent (excluding Russell's Game 2 of course). As for the Nuggets, they still played well on the road, but this game is really for the Lakers especially if you will see AD's numbers. 25 pts, 23 rebounds while LBJ scored 30 points.

My prediction of a sweep is gone already, but I expect the Nuggets to finish this game in Game 5.