[NBA] Unofficial Discussion Thread

[LogitechMouse]

I highly doubt Pistons even "tried" to win this season, I mean they could be trying to win every game from all I can see, but they had a losing streak that looked so bad that I feel like it wasn't really all that great, it didn't really felt like it was something to care, it was really a huge disappointment in general.

They can win games. It's just that, they're trying their luck again by losing hard hoping that they might get another high draft spot on the next draft night. They've been doing it for 4 straight years. 4 straight years of the team being at the bottom of the standings, and until now, the best player that they can get is Cade Cunningham which is probably requesting a trade anytime soon because Killian Hayes already requested it, and I will not be surprised if he will do as well. Well, they got Amen Thompson which is kind of a good player as well. Overall, when the audience is already telling to sell the team, you know there's a problem with them. It's either the management, or the players themselves.
Speaking of losing, the Sixers are now on a 2 game losing streak, and 1-2 ever since Embiid got injured. I know it's a sample size, but I expect that the Sixers will be a different without their main all-star. It's just a bit unfortunate that he got injured, and will be out for weeks because of an injury. He will not play in the all-star, and at the same time, he will not be available in those awards because for sure he will not play more than 65 games anymore.

[bisdak40]

Speaking of losing, the Sixers are now on a 2 game losing streak, and 1-2 ever since Embiid got injured. I know it's a sample size, but I expect that the Sixers will be a different without their main all-star. It's just a bit unfortunate that he got injured, and will be out for weeks because of an injury. He will not play in the all-star, and at the same time, he will not be available in those awards because for sure he will not play more than 65 games anymore.

That losing streak is somehow expected as they loss Embiid who averages 30+ points a game and nobody on their lineup could fill the gap. They will be up against the Warriors tomorrow so i think that losing streak will continue as the Warriors on the other hand is winning their last two games.

I've read the news that Embiid had a surgery, is that a season ending injury for him?

[Baofeng]

Speaking of losing, the Sixers are now on a 2 game losing streak, and 1-2 ever since Embiid got injured. I know it's a sample size, but I expect that the Sixers will be a different without their main all-star. It's just a bit unfortunate that he got injured, and will be out for weeks because of an injury. He will not play in the all-star, and at the same time, he will not be available in those awards because for sure he will not play more than 65 games anymore.

That losing streak is somehow expected as they loss Embiid who averages 30+ points a game and nobody on their lineup could fill the gap. They will be up against the Warriors tomorrow so i think that losing streak will continue as the Warriors on the other hand is winning their last two games.

I've read the news that Embiid had a surgery, is that a season ending injury for him?

Perhaps it will be season ending for the big man. It's unfortunate, but with him out of the Sixers, they might find it hard to win. Maybe they will bottom down but still can make the playoffs.

But without their offensive machine in Joel, going to be very difficult. Maxey can't do it alone, Tobias Harris is trying but also not up their yet, although he still averages almost 17 points per game. And they will be facing the Hawks next, another hungry team and wanted to have a good position as well in the Eastern Conference.

[bisdak40]

Speaking of losing, the Sixers are now on a 2 game losing streak, and 1-2 ever since Embiid got injured. I know it's a sample size, but I expect that the Sixers will be a different without their main all-star. It's just a bit unfortunate that he got injured, and will be out for weeks because of an injury. He will not play in the all-star, and at the same time, he will not be available in those awards because for sure he will not play more than 65 games anymore.

That losing streak is somehow expected as they loss Embiid who averages 30+ points a game and nobody on their lineup could fill the gap. They will be up against the Warriors tomorrow so i think that losing streak will continue as the Warriors on the other hand is winning their last two games.

I've read the news that Embiid had a surgery, is that a season ending injury for him?

Perhaps it will be season ending for the big man. It's unfortunate, but with him out of the Sixers, they might find it hard to win. Maybe they will bottom down but still can make the playoffs.

But without their offensive machine in Joel, going to be very difficult. Maxey can't do it alone, Tobias Harris is trying but also not up their yet, although he still averages almost 17 points per game. And they will be facing the Hawks next, another hungry team and wanted to have a good position as well in the Eastern Conference.

The Sixers lost at home by more than 20 points yesterday, this is one of the testaments that they can't win or let us consistently win without their main guy at the middle, Joel Imbeed. They are still in the top eight in the standings in the Eastern Conference but I don't think that they can hold that position just relying on Harris and Maxey so let's see what the future brings to this interesting Sixers team.

[LogitechMouse]

Speaking of losing, the Sixers are now on a 2 game losing streak, and 1-2 ever since Embiid got injured. I know it's a sample size, but I expect that the Sixers will be a different without their main all-star. It's just a bit unfortunate that he got injured, and will be out for weeks because of an injury. He will not play in the all-star, and at the same time, he will not be available in those awards because for sure he will not play more than 65 games anymore.

That losing streak is somehow expected as they loss Embiid who averages 30+ points a game and nobody on their lineup could fill the gap. They will be up against the Warriors tomorrow so i think that losing streak will continue as the Warriors on the other hand is winning their last two games.

I've read the news that Embiid had a surgery, is that a season ending injury for him?

Nope it isn't a season-ending injury. Base on Shams: LINK

Joel Embiid injury could be anywhere between six to eight weeks

It isn't a season-ending injury, but it will take a long time for him to return. There might be a chance that we will see him back during the playoffs already. Ever since he got injured, the Sixers are on a 4-game losing streak, and TBH there's a huge chance that they might end up at the play-in spot without Embiid. They're relying too much on him when he's playing, and now that he isn't, who will step up offensively? I don't see anybody, and if there is, it isn't enough for them to get some wins.

Maxey, and Harris are there 2 best options. I guess I'll just hope that they will find a way to overcome this problem and get some wins even without Embiid. Speedy recovery for him as well.

P.S. I'm browsing thru the trades that happened, and it seems like the Sixers got Hield which is a good 3-pt shooter as well with a career percentage of 40%. That's a good addition to the team.

[Zed0X]

One of the talking points in the last games was Beverley on the drawing board and giving instructions to his new teammate Brook Lopez. Honestly, I did not expect him doing something like that but I guess it's a good thing. The Bucks needed the new energy to the team after the poor start from the recent change in coach.

[Jating]

One of the talking points in the last games was Beverley on the drawing board and giving instructions to his new teammate Brook Lopez. Honestly, I did not expect him doing something like that but I guess it's a good thing. The Bucks needed the new energy to the team after the poor start from the recent change in coach.

Yeah, funny to see Pat flexing his muscle on his first game as a Buck. But we can see his effect though, he is animated and a tough defender and so it was contagious as everyone now in the Bucks seems to be bad boy, 

They got their W on that game, with his help, let me tell you that.

Steph though, stole the show from last night games against the Suns, that dagger 3 with just .7 left in the clock.

There's some controversial in the others side as Wiggins foul Durant, but they have a foul to give and then Draymond locking Durant in the last .6 seconds and not given him a good look.

[LogitechMouse]

One of the talking points in the last games was Beverley on the drawing board and giving instructions to his new teammate Brook Lopez. Honestly, I did not expect him doing something like that but I guess it's a good thing. The Bucks needed the new energy to the team after the poor start from the recent change in coach.

What's more popular right now?
Beverley getting that drawing board from Coach Doc Rivers or the move of Thanasis that made the whole Bucks' bench dance. Thanasis the "ShammGod".

Nevertheless, I guess the thing that Beverley did is way less than what Iguodala did when he was still a Warrior where he really just got the drawing board, sat there, and coached his fellow players. Anyway, the fans love PatBev, and they won so I guess let's not make it a big deal and criticize. I just love him whichever team he goes because of his hustle.

The Bucks are at the bottom in terms of defense, and adding him at least making them better defensively.

[Zed0X]

Celtics got the better of their rival team from Miami. Although they lost, the Heat seems to be improving with the Rozier addition. They still have a losing record since the trade (4-6) but I think they will be climbing back to the top 6 soon.

One of the talking points in the last games was Beverley on the drawing board and giving instructions to his new teammate Brook Lopez. Honestly, I did not expect him doing something like that but I guess it's a good thing. The Bucks needed the new energy to the team after the poor start from the recent change in coach.

What's more popular right now?
Beverley getting that drawing board from Coach Doc Rivers or the move of Thanasis that made the whole Bucks' bench dance. Thanasis the "ShammGod".

I've seen that move he made too. It's entertaining and made it to some highlight videos but still not close to what Beverley did.

[Zed0X]

The closely contested game between the Rockets and the Knicks ended in a controversy. How did you view the foul that was called on Brunson? I initially thought it was a good call and it was also validated after the review. However, another statement was released by the crew chief after the game that it shouldn't have been a foul.

[dwyane36]

Celtics got the better of their rival team from Miami. Although they lost, the Heat seems to be improving with the Rozier addition. They still have a losing record since the trade (4-6) but I think they will be climbing back to the top 6 soon.

I think it's too early to draw any conclusions about Rozier's impact on the Heat's results because he has played very few games for them. The only thing I've noticed is that Rozier's been performing worse since his trade to the Heat. Moreover, Rozier suffered a sprained right knee in this game vs the Celtics, and that's bad news for the Heat because Rozier is probably out for a couple of weeks or even a month.

[Baofeng]

Last night's game was full of surprises for us, after just 2 games because of the superbowl, we have a lot of games last night. But it was totally unpredictable as majority of the underdogs have won their game.

And so it shows another unpredictable games and for sure majority of us here might have lost their bet.

Pre game bet,

Celtics vs Nets - Celtics -7.5 @1.79
Wolves vs Portland - Wolves -7.5 @1.81

Best of luck.

[Zed0X]

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Pre game bet,

Celtics vs Nets - Celtics -7.5 @1.79
Wolves vs Portland - Wolves -7.5 @1.81

Celtics barely covered the spread, congrats!

I had a friendly bet with a peer on the Heat vs Bucks game. He won the coin toss and, as a reward, he gets to pick first. He chose the Bucks but too bad for him Honestly, I didn't expect to win that one but I'll take the ~$20

[dwyane36]

What did you guys think of the Lakers vs. Jazz game? The Lakers without LeBron did surprisingly well this time around. By the way, almost all players of their starting lineup performed well, as Rui scored 36 points, Davis had a double-double with 37 points and 15 rebounds, Reaves scored 22 points, and Russell had 17 assists and was close to a triple-double.
Looks like the Lakers management made the right decision by keeping Russell on the team.

[Baofeng]

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Pre game bet,

Celtics vs Nets - Celtics -7.5 @1.79
Wolves vs Portland - Wolves -7.5 @1.81

Celtics barely covered the spread, congrats!

I had a friendly bet with a peer on the Heat vs Bucks game. He won the coin toss and, as a reward, he gets to pick first. He chose the Bucks but too bad for him Honestly, I didn't expect to win that one but I'll take the ~$20

Yep, both games was very close mate, Celtics already won by double digit until they relax and let the Nets come back and I almost lost the bet. Same with the Wolves against Portland, very close game until the 4th quarter wherein the Wolves poured everything.

@dwyane36 - yes, it seems the the Lakers have settled down already. Rui and AD had 30+ points in that game, very huge for them. And then D'Lo with a career high 17 assists. Lakers show is back and their mentality to win is there and unlike before wherein you feel that they don't have the mentality to win. So another great performance by the whole Lakers, including their second stringers.