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Quote from: Reid on March 26, 2022, 06:50:01 AM

Quote from: ingiltere on March 25, 2022, 06:36:27 PM

I watched Bulls - Pelicans game last night. It was head to head until third quarter but then Pelicans took the lead and didn't give any chance for Bulls to catch up. Zach LaVine had an impressive performance for Bulls but others didn't help much except Coby White. On the Pelicans side there was a team effort. Specifically Devonte' Graham and CJ McCollum carried the score but Valanciunas and even Alvarado helped them. Pelicans looked strong for Play-in, they are racing with Lakers for 9th seed. I guess Spurs won't catch them and we'll see both Pelicans and Lakers in last two seeds for play-in challenge.
Rearranged poll for that, let's see how everybody else think.

CJ McCollum. Suddenly, that guy changed by a lot. I can't think of a good reason why the Trail Blazers traded him. He was a good partner for Dame. Like the Pippen of Jordan or the Klay Thompson of Steph Curry.
He is proving it now in a different team that he is good. He ain't the problem but someone else. They may have misunderstood Dame about "the change" he was looking for.
Regardless, he is in a good team now and they are trying to push back up and maybe try to win the play-in tournament. A big punch to the face of the Blazers management if he does so.

TrailBlazers stick with Lillard as their main man, they know what they sacrifice but for sure next season they will be a different team. Good for CJ, at least he is in a team now that he could be the superstar, not living under the shadow of CJ.

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Quote from: ingiltere on March 25, 2022, 06:36:27 PM

I watched Bulls - Pelicans game last night. It was head to head until third quarter but then Pelicans took the lead and didn't give any chance for Bulls to catch up. Zach LaVine had an impressive performance for Bulls but others didn't help much except Coby White. On the Pelicans side there was a team effort. Specifically Devonte' Graham and CJ McCollum carried the score but Valanciunas and even Alvarado helped them. Pelicans looked strong for Play-in, they are racing with Lakers for 9th seed. I guess Spurs won't catch them and we'll see both Pelicans and Lakers in last two seeds for play-in challenge.
Rearranged poll for that, let's see how everybody else think.

CJ McCollum. Suddenly, that guy changed by a lot. I can't think of a good reason why the Trail Blazers traded him. He was a good partner for Dame. Like the Pippen of Jordan or the Klay Thompson of Steph Curry.
He is proving it now in a different team that he is good. He ain't the problem but someone else. They may have misunderstood Dame about "the change" he was looking for.
Regardless, he is in a good team now and they are trying to push back up and maybe try to win the play-in tournament. A big punch to the face of the Blazers management if he does so.

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Quote from: LogitechMouse on March 21, 2022, 05:48:55 AM

Even though the Lakers are playing like this right now, lets not forget that they still have Davis that can play maybe in the playoffs ............

I will stop you there. My worry now is what if they cannot make it to the playoffs?

For sure with their ranking, they might be in the play-in tournament, but what if they'll fall again?
I mean, if they want to be in the playoffs, maybe they should start winning now consistently.

The last games were a bit disappointment as Frank Vogel said but with Lebron and Davis around, he still hopes for progress within the last month of the competition. The probability for Los Angeles Lakers to make it to playoffs is still 50-50 and this means that the team should exert more efforts to win the next games even pulling a miracle out from a single hat.

Really necessary if they don't want to get embarrassed, at least reaching the playoffs would ease the pain. There's still no timetable of Davis's return, for sure they'll improve a bit with Davis but if no Davis in the play-in, I have a feeling we will see the unexpected.

All we can read are just speculation for now - https://hoopshype.com/storyline/anthony-davis-injury/

In the update from the link, it says he could be back by the first week of April.
I don't know, I think I would not keep my hope so high because I know how fragile Davis is, and I'm afraid he won't be 100% if he would be forced to play.

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Quote from: Viscore on March 26, 2022, 03:54:07 AM

Quote from: Natalim on March 21, 2022, 06:12:23 AM

Quote from: LogitechMouse on March 21, 2022, 05:48:55 AM

Even though the Lakers are playing like this right now, lets not forget that they still have Davis that can play maybe in the playoffs ............

I will stop you there. My worry now is what if they cannot make it to the playoffs?

For sure with their ranking, they might be in the play-in tournament, but what if they'll fall again?
I mean, if they want to be in the playoffs, maybe they should start winning now consistently.

The last games were a bit disappointment as Frank Vogel said but with Lebron and Davis around, he still hopes for progress within the last month of the competition. The probability for Los Angeles Lakers to make it to playoffs is still 50-50 and this means that the team should exert more efforts to win the next games even pulling a miracle out from a single hat.

Really necessary if they don't want to get embarrassed, at least reaching the playoffs would ease the pain. There's still no timetable of Davis's return, for sure they'll improve a bit with Davis but if no Davis in the play-in, I have a feeling we will see the unexpected.

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Quote from: OgNasty on March 26, 2022, 03:36:33 AM

Big night for James Harden in the Sixers blowout win. He led the team with 29 points and 15 rebounds while adding 7 assists. I’m not sure what was going on with him in Brooklyn, but it’s like his dip in performance was due to an unhappiness being in his requested destination and not a change in the rules. He’s back to being bailed out on drives to the hoop with free throws and putting up big numbers. I don’t believe it’s just due to him having new teammates. I feel like there was a little something else going on behind the scenes with Harden and the Nets.

Locker room issues? Could be. There's one same issue that leaked out and it is Bertans in the Wizards team before being traded to the Mavericks. They don't know who is who, everyone wants to be a star and everyone wants the ball.
Could be the same with how James Harden feels but I think it focuses on Kyrie and not Durant.
Kyrie has a bad mouth and there are proofs all over the internet, one of them is against Lebron James. I think now Harden found a new home and I am glad they are accepting him even though he is new to the team. Tyrese Maxey, for example, is on his path to stardom but it was cut for a bit and he didn't bother as long as it is for the win.

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Quote from: Natalim on March 21, 2022, 06:12:23 AM

Quote from: LogitechMouse on March 21, 2022, 05:48:55 AM

Even though the Lakers are playing like this right now, lets not forget that they still have Davis that can play maybe in the playoffs ............

I will stop you there. My worry now is what if they cannot make it to the playoffs?

For sure with their ranking, they might be in the play-in tournament, but what if they'll fall again?
I mean, if they want to be in the playoffs, maybe they should start winning now consistently.

The last games were a bit disappointment as Frank Vogel said but with Lebron and Davis around, he still hopes for progress within the last month of the competition. The probability for Los Angeles Lakers to make it to playoffs is still 50-50 and this means that the team should exert more efforts to win the next games even pulling a miracle out from a single hat.

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Quote from: OgNasty on March 26, 2022, 03:36:33 AM

Big night for James Harden in the Sixers blowout win. He led the team with 29 points and 15 rebounds while adding 7 assists. I’m not sure what was going on with him in Brooklyn, but it’s like his dip in performance was due to an unhappiness being in his requested destination and not a change in the rules. He’s back to being bailed out on drives to the hoop with free throws and putting up big numbers. I don’t believe it’s just due to him having new teammates. I feel like there was a little something else going on behind the scenes with Harden and the Nets.

Maybe not putting enough effort with Brooklyn Nets? Specially the drama around Kyrie Irving's anti-vac and then Durant getting injured. So he did not put his 100% on the game that time. Initially we are blaming the new rule of the game, but others have adjusted like Trae Young. But him, looking for someone to blame for everything that is happening to him.

The mentality might be there again for James Harden to win a ring this year and chances are very high for him. The Sixers are one of the hottest in the East. But they will have to contend with the reigning champion. Joel though, might win the MVP so it's a big season with the Sixers with Harden making it to the party.

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Big night for James Harden in the Sixers blowout win. He led the team with 29 points and 15 rebounds while adding 7 assists. I’m not sure what was going on with him in Brooklyn, but it’s like his dip in performance was due to an unhappiness being in his requested destination and not a change in the rules. He’s back to being bailed out on drives to the hoop with free throws and putting up big numbers. I don’t believe it’s just due to him having new teammates. I feel like there was a little something else going on behind the scenes with Harden and the Nets.

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Quote from: goinmerry on March 25, 2022, 09:44:20 PM

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I hope there coach will not force Lebron to play the game if he is still not ok to play because there playoffs spot will be useless if his injury will gonna worsen later on.

Lakers Coach Vogel needs to wake up and learn something from that previous game against the Sixers. He should already see by now who's players are likely to build up a good performance if he will utilize their respective playing time. It's just happened that why just now he understands that using those role players are a big help. If only Lebron does have that kind of teammates who are playing at the same level last game, the Lakers might be in good hands.

I think it's too late for him to wake up. I mean we already saw that the line up that he put up in the 4th quarter are not going to give him victories. Specially with that kind of short lineup. They will be abuse in the middle as they opted to sit out Dwight Howard.

Quote from: goinmerry on March 25, 2022, 09:44:20 PM

I'm expecting more minutes, especially to Dwight Howard, next game. Even without Anthony Davis as long as Howard keeps up on his good performance, they won't notice the absence of AD. Vogel needs to do the same setup he did last game. That loss to Sixers is something, not a shy loss since they were able to keep up until the dying seconds.

Grew tired of him sitting Dwight in the crucial minutes of the game, there is no Anthony Davis, so he should insert Dwight to help in the middle. Guys like Ayton, Jokic and even KP take advantage of that small line up of them.

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Quote from: dimonstration on March 25, 2022, 09:04:23 PM

I hope there coach will not force Lebron to play the game if he is still not ok to play because there playoffs spot will be useless if his injury will gonna worsen later on.

Lakers Coach Vogel needs to wake up and learn something from that previous game against the Sixers. He should already see by now who's players are likely to build up a good performance if he will utilize their respective playing time. It's just happened that why just now he understands that using those role players are a big help. If only Lebron does have that kind of teammates who are playing at the same level last game, the Lakers might be in good hands.

I'm expecting more minutes, especially to Dwight Howard, next game. Even without Anthony Davis as long as Howard keeps up on his good performance, they won't notice the absence of AD. Vogel needs to do the same setup he did last game. That loss to Sixers is something, not a shy loss since they were able to keep up until the dying seconds.

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Quote from: wheelz1200 on March 25, 2022, 04:34:36 PM

I agree with you depending on who is playing I might take the pels in that too. Back against the wall I'd hate to bet against lebron though, his best comes out in those games. I think the question that really needs to be answered is will AD be playing or not. That is huge.

They might play AD because it's an important game, if they'll lose, that would be too embossing for the team who started to look like a super team prior to the start of the season. Even with AD, I still feel backing the Pelicans because I believe that the struggle of the Lakers this season will not end right away.

You're right that this game against the Pelicans will be very important for the Lakers. However, there is no chance that Davis will play because he has not yet fully recovered from his injury. It is expected that he will be able to return only by the first week of April. So LeBron will have to try to win this game alone again.

There's still no assurance that Lebron can play on there Sunday match against Pelicans. Lakers show an impressive improvement without James basae on there previous match against strong opponent 76ers because Westbrook is finally awaken his inner beast skills. I assume they can beat Pelicans without James if they will maintain the same level of performance during 76ers match. I hope there coach will not force Lebron to play the game if he is still not ok to play because there playoffs spot will be useless if his injury will gonna worsen later on.

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Quote from: ingiltere on March 25, 2022, 06:36:27 PM

I watched Bulls - Pelicans game last night. It was head to head until third quarter but then Pelicans took the lead and didn't give any chance for Bulls to catch up. Zach LaVine had an impressive performance for Bulls but others didn't help much except Coby White. On the Pelicans side there was a team effort. Specifically Devonte' Graham and CJ McCollum carried the score but Valanciunas and even Alvarado helped them. Pelicans looked strong for Play-in, they are racing with Lakers for 9th seed. I guess Spurs won't catch them and we'll see both Pelicans and Lakers in last two seeds for play-in challenge.
Rearranged poll for that, let's see how everybody else think.

It was really close up to the 3rd quarter and Zach Lavine was all over and I thought that they have a good chance to win.

But suddenly the Pels put the pedal on the gas in the 4th and that was all they needed to make a separation. DeRozan though didn't play so it's hard for Lavine to carry the team if no one is going to help him maybe except for Coby White. Yeah, chances are high for the Pels to make it for the Play-in but we will see.

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Quote from: Pamadar on March 25, 2022, 07:44:17 PM

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Quote from: Yogee on March 25, 2022, 05:17:12 PM

Booker was obviously their main scorer even before CP3 joined the team but let's not forget their position in the league back then. They were fighting for playoff spot which is completely diffefent now.

Paul changes the team from a playoff potential team to a championship potential team.

This season, I see that their chance to be back in the finals again are huge, not underestimating the other teams like the GSW, Nuggets and Dallas, but as a team, they are so consistent and they have the best chemistry IMO.

No doubt, the chance is high for this team. They are a complete package, each player is really contributing well.

CP3 really brings the team to the place they deserve. The leadership to guide the young core of Suns gives them this success,
I look forward to this guy to win a title before leaving this league. He's nearing to his retirement. Having a ring will complete
his resume.

True, I think last year lost against the Bucks really contributed well for them, I mean they have gain so much experience from that, they are now ready again to win and maybe go to the finals with the current roster.

If CP3 will be healthy in the playoffs, chances are very high that they can repeat their performance or even exceed it. Booker has matured as well and Ayton still dominating and then they have a good solid team overall that can play defense as well, and as you have said, they are a complete package.

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Quote from: Yogee on March 25, 2022, 05:17:12 PM

Booker was obviously their main scorer even before CP3 joined the team but let's not forget their position in the league back then. They were fighting for playoff spot which is completely diffefent now.

Paul changes the team from a playoff potential team to a championship potential team.

This season, I see that their chance to be back in the finals again are huge, not underestimating the other teams like the GSW, Nuggets and Dallas, but as a team, they are so consistent and they have the best chemistry IMO.

No doubt, the chance is high for this team. They are a complete package, each player is really contributing well.

CP3 really brings the team to the place they deserve. The leadership to guide the young core of Suns gives them this success,
I look forward to this guy to win a title before leaving this league. He's nearing to his retirement. Having a ring will complete
his resume.

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Quote from: wheelz1200 on March 25, 2022, 04:34:36 PM

I agree with you depending on who is playing I might take the pels in that too. Back against the wall I'd hate to bet against lebron though, his best comes out in those games. I think the question that really needs to be answered is will AD be playing or not. That is huge.

They might play AD because it's an important game, if they'll lose, that would be too embossing for the team who started to look like a super team prior to the start of the season. Even with AD, I still feel backing the Pelicans because I believe that the struggle of the Lakers this season will not end right away.

You're right that this game against the Pelicans will be very important for the Lakers. However, there is no chance that Davis will play because he has not yet fully recovered from his injury. It is expected that he will be able to return only by the first week of April. So LeBron will have to try to win this game alone again.

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There is not much time to go for the Clippers - 76ers game. 76ers are already close to a victory in this one and bookmakers think the same as it seems. I already bet on them to watch the game more excitedly. And I believe that they will make Clippers have their fifth loss in a row too. 76ers are a complete team now after adding James Harden to the team also. And I'm sure that he is happy to be at 76ers too. He was having hard days lately when he was at Nets.

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Quote from: Distinctin on March 25, 2022, 05:40:48 PM

That was because of CP's mental attitude, after they lose to the NBA finals, he said he will get back to work.You see? This guy is really born a winner, he wants to pursue his big goal to make the team better and achieve the ultimate success, and in this case, should be the ring.

Remember when CP3 joined other teams and compared him to another superstar.

Cp3 joined Harden Rockets and OKC, he help to make the team improve, especially the Rockets because they reach the Western Conference finals with CP3 of course, if he wasn't injured during that hime, they had a decen chance of beating the Warriors.

It's just a bad luck for him that he doesn't have any experience yet of a championship. I like him to take a chance last Finals but I'm rooting for Milwaukee Bucks that time because I have a bet on it. They are now currently sitting pretty at the standing and hope that this time, he will now finally have a championship moment.

Don't want to see him end up without a championship like other superstars in the league. He truly deserves one. But seeing how competitive teams today, lots of strong teams are deserving to win the chip this year.

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I watched Bulls - Pelicans game last night. It was head to head until third quarter but then Pelicans took the lead and didn't give any chance for Bulls to catch up. Zach LaVine had an impressive performance for Bulls but others didn't help much except Coby White. On the Pelicans side there was a team effort. Specifically Devonte' Graham and CJ McCollum carried the score but Valanciunas and even Alvarado helped them. Pelicans looked strong for Play-in, they are racing with Lakers for 9th seed. I guess Spurs won't catch them and we'll see both Pelicans and Lakers in last two seeds for play-in challenge.
Rearranged poll for that, let's see how everybody else think.

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Quote from: goinmerry on March 25, 2022, 05:34:11 PM

Quote from: Maslate on March 25, 2022, 05:21:34 PM

Quote from: Yogee on March 25, 2022, 05:17:12 PM

Booker was obviously their main scorer even before CP3 joined the team but let's not forget their position in the league back then. They were fighting for playoff spot which is completely diffefent now.

Paul changes the team from a playoff potential team to a championship potential team.

This season, I see that their chance to be back in the finals again are huge, not underestimating the other teams like the GSW, Nuggets and Dallas, but as a team, they are so consistent and they have the best chemistry IMO.

Chris Paul's presence really impacted the team where he is. His basketball IQ is on the top level that he can blend right away with his teammates regardless of who are those. Playing now at his veteran period, he is supposed to be slowing down but not the case today.

But just want to add that Phoenix Suns is already doing well prior to the arrival of Chris Paul.

If you guys remember, they are undefeated in the NBA Bubble 2020, and their high level of playing continues from then up to now.

That was because of CP's mental attitude, after they lose to the NBA finals, he said he will get back to work.You see? This guy is really born a winner, he wants to pursue his big goal to make the team better and achieve the ultimate success, and in this case, should be the ring.

Remember when CP3 joined other teams and compared him to another superstar.

Cp3 joined Harden Rockets and OKC, he help to make the team improve, especially the Rockets because they reach the Western Conference finals with CP3 of course, if he wasn't injured during that hime, they had a decen chance of beating the Warriors.

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Quote from: Maslate on March 25, 2022, 05:21:34 PM

Quote from: Yogee on March 25, 2022, 05:17:12 PM

Booker was obviously their main scorer even before CP3 joined the team but let's not forget their position in the league back then. They were fighting for playoff spot which is completely diffefent now.

Paul changes the team from a playoff potential team to a championship potential team.

This season, I see that their chance to be back in the finals again are huge, not underestimating the other teams like the GSW, Nuggets and Dallas, but as a team, they are so consistent and they have the best chemistry IMO.

Chris Paul's presence really impacted the team where he is. His basketball IQ is on the top level that he can blend right away with his teammates regardless of who are those. Playing now at his veteran period, he is supposed to be slowing down but not the case today.

But just want to add that Phoenix Suns is already doing well prior to the arrival of Chris Paul.

If you guys remember, they are undefeated in the NBA Bubble 2020, and their high level of playing continues from then up to now.

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