[NBA] Unofficial Discussion Thread

[Harkorede]

The Clippers looked to be in control of the game in the first half, they led by ad many as 15 points in the first half, but the Denver Nuggets were the better side in the second half, with Jamal Murray stepping up more in the half, Nuggets forced overtime and eventually won game 1.

Yes, the Nuggets-Clippers have turned out to be an unpredictable and very close game. So far, it looks like the series between the Nuggets and the Clippers could be one of the most interesting in the playoffs.
By the way, it's also worth noting that Westbrook's performance surprisingly contributed to the Nuggets' victory, especially in the fourth quarter.

I believe this is how most of the matches in this series will turn, super close and always a 48 minutes game, neither team would have the luxury of early rest in most of their matches. Russell Westbrook always brings positive winning energy and plays, although he does make his mistakes that cost the team sometimes too, but his character and energy is always a positive one.

[Baofeng]

The Clippers looked to be in control of the game in the first half, they led by ad many as 15 points in the first half, but the Denver Nuggets were the better side in the second half, with Jamal Murray stepping up more in the half, Nuggets forced overtime and eventually won game 1.

Yes, the Nuggets-Clippers have turned out to be an unpredictable and very close game. So far, it looks like the series between the Nuggets and the Clippers could be one of the most interesting in the playoffs.
By the way, it's also worth noting that Westbrook's performance surprisingly contributed to the Nuggets' victory, especially in the fourth quarter.

I believe this is how most of the matches in this series will turn, super close and always a 48 minutes game, neither team would have the luxury of early rest in most of their matches. Russell Westbrook always brings positive winning energy and plays, although he does make his mistakes that cost the team sometimes too, but his character and energy is always a positive one.

OKC has beaten a lot of teams by double digits during the regular the season, so the trend continues and it just shows the OKC is really the number 1 team in the NBA. And with this kind of performance, I wouldn't be surprised for them to sweep the Memphis with a big 50 point cushion lead and the biggest in the playoff if I'm not mistaken.

Houston vs Warriors, there are a lot of predictions that the Warriors are going to win this series. And the odds slight favors the Houston Rockets to win game one. But if you look at the handicap is just -1.5 for the Rockets.

[bisdak40]

Houston vs Warriors, there are a lot of predictions that the Warriors are going to win this series. And the odds slight favors the Houston Rockets to win game one. But if you look at the handicap is just -1.5 for the Rockets.

I've got the Warriors ML @2.0 to  win game one as i think the  Rockets might need to adjust in the first game of this series as their core players are new to this playoff situation while the Warriors are veteran come post season games.

[dwyane36]

OKC has beaten a lot of teams by double digits during the regular the season, so the trend continues and it just shows the OKC is really the number 1 team in the NBA. And with this kind of performance, I wouldn't be surprised for them to sweep the Memphis with a big 50 point cushion lead and the biggest in the playoff if I'm not mistaken.

Yep, the Thunder just crushed the Grizzlies in the first game and actually showed that the Grizzlies have no chance in this series. Poor field goal percentage and a large number of turnovers mean that the Grizzlies just can't do anything against such an opponent as the Thunder.

[bisdak40]

For game two between the Clippers and the Nuggets, I'll be rooting for the visiting team to even the series at 1-1. Game one was intense and exciting, and I hope game two will be just as thrilling.

[Harkorede]

For game two between the Clippers and the Nuggets, I'll be rooting for the visiting team to even the series at 1-1. Game one was intense and exciting, and I hope game two will be just as thrilling.

Game 2 is almost just the carbon copy of how the first game played out, it’s still very close game all the way now going into 4th Quarter, it’s a 6 points advantage for the Clippers with 3 minutes gone in the 4th, Kawhi Leonard has been spectacular for the team tonight!

[bisdak40]

For game two between the Clippers and the Nuggets, I'll be rooting for the visiting team to even the series at 1-1. Game one was intense and exciting, and I hope game two will be just as thrilling.

Game 2 is almost just the carbon copy of how the first game played out, it’s still very close game all the way now going into 4th Quarter, it’s a 6 points advantage for the Clippers with 3 minutes gone in the 4th, Kawhi Leonard has been spectacular for the team tonight!

Kawhi Leonard is indeed spectacular tonight, hitting that last basket then got a steal, wow what a game for him. I have a feeling that this version of the Clippers will go deep in the playoffs if they can clear this Nuggets hurdle.

[dwyane36]

Kawhi Leonard is indeed spectacular tonight, hitting that last basket then got a steal, wow what a game for him. I have a feeling that this version of the Clippers will go deep in the playoffs if they can clear this Nuggets hurdle.

As expected, this series will be tight, and every game will be close. The Clippers played really well in the second game, but I wouldn't call them favorites in this series yet. I believe the winner of this series will be determined in game 7. After all, the Nuggets can also surprise in the following games.

[Zed0X]

It looks like the focus is more on the Western teams which is understandable. I am still unable to watch live games but I'm also following the Pistons-Knicks series. As I've said before, I was amazed how the worst team quickly flipped things around that's why I'm interested how they will perform in the playoffs. They are doing good so far.

[Baofeng]

I'm taking the Rockets over Warriors in game 2 at ML @1.70

And then the the Lakers -4.5 against the Wolves @1.74.

I think both of this teams are going to respond back in game 2 as they don't want to be 0-2 and then traveling to the other homecourt as they might be swept.

Edit: I messed up everything, I thought that the Warriors will have it's game today, and then I have another bet on the Bucks vs Pacers,

[Jating]

It looks like the focus is more on the Western teams which is understandable. I am still unable to watch live games but I'm also following the Pistons-Knicks series. As I've said before, I was amazed how the worst team quickly flipped things around that's why I'm interested how they will perform in the playoffs. They are doing good so far.

Yes, the Nuggets vs Clippers and then the Rockets vs Warriors and Lakers vs Wolves is the series that everyone is really looking forward too because there could be some upsets on this game or a very close game. As compare to the East who might be very predictable series and the only series that also caught the interest is the Pistons vs Knicks. Pistons won the second game to make it 1-1 and now they have the homecourt advantage now.

[Harkorede]

Kawhi Leonard is indeed spectacular tonight, hitting that last basket then got a steal, wow what a game for him. I have a feeling that this version of the Clippers will go deep in the playoffs if they can clear this Nuggets hurdle.

All the time spent and the patience the Clippers have had towards Kawhi Leonard getting healthy is finally paying off, and unlike the regular season, there are no back to back games for them to be worried about his recovery after each game. The fact that James Harden doesn't have to the biggest scorer or performer for the Clippers now make them even a more terrifying team to play against.

[bisdak40]

I'm taking the Rockets over Warriors in game 2 at ML @1.70

And then the the Lakers -4.5 against the Wolves @1.74.

I think both of this teams are going to respond back in game 2 as they don't want to be 0-2 and then traveling to the other homecourt as they might be swept.

Will tail you on the Lakers vs Wolves game as i think the Lakers will at least win a game on their homecourt. Though this is a risky bet but i think that Reeves and Lebron will be more aggressive tonight helping Luka.

[Harkorede]

Oklahoma City Thunder are currently manhandling the Memphis Grizzlies and it's only just still the 2nd Quarter of the game, the Thunder are currently leading by 23 points. I really don't see anyway back for Grizzlies in this game, the series looks like it is going to be an easy 4-0 sweep for the Thunder. If the odds are better, I'm definitely going to be backing OKC in game 3 and 4 in Memphis.

[bisdak40]

Oklahoma City Thunder are currently manhandling the Memphis Grizzlies and it's only just still the 2nd Quarter of the game, the Thunder are currently leading by 23 points. I really don't see anyway back for Grizzlies in this game, the series looks like it is going to be an easy 4-0 sweep for the Thunder. If the odds are better, I'm definitely going to be backing OKC in game 3 and 4 in Memphis.

The Grizzlies managed to trim the lead down to single digits, but that was as close as they got. The lead ballooned to double digits in the fourth quarter with Alex Caruso heating up. I will definitely be watching this series, especially games 3 and 4, as the odds for the Thunder will increase when they play on the Grizzlies' home court.


Meanwhile, the Lakers beat the Wolves as expected, but I'm a bit concerned about how well the Lakers managed to maintain their lead.