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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.

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Quote from: Jating on March 25, 2022, 10:47:26 AM

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Surprised to see that CP3 is back, and his presence alone is enough for the underdog Suns to win a big games against the road. Yeah, he really did lead the team, when the Nuggets are trying to get back at the game in the 4th, he calm the team, and make it a slow game, which is very advantageous for him.

I didn't really see much difference in Sun's play during that period when he's sitting on the bench ot on the floor. It was Nuggets who commited many mistakes on both ends of the floor with slow defense and turnovers.

Quote from: FanEagle on March 25, 2022, 05:05:35 PM

Interestingly, Suns were good even when CP3 was missing. I mean they are on a 7 win streak right now, and have 9 wins in the last 10 games. Which is proof enough that even when CP3 doesn't play, or misses a lot of shots, or plays bad games, Suns other players are still great to cover that difference.

I am not saying that he is unimportant, of course he matters and he is a great veteran leadership on the court and a great mind, but he is not the make it or break it level of player. If he was gone, Suns wouldn't suddenly become a terrible team, he is not carrying them. He is valuable, but he is not the only player that matters on that team.

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.

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Interestingly, Suns were good even when CP3 was missing. I mean they are on a 7 win streak right now, and have 9 wins in the last 10 games. Which is proof enough that even when CP3 doesn't play, or misses a lot of shots, or plays bad games, Suns other players are still great to cover that difference.

I am not saying that he is unimportant, of course he matters and he is a great veteran leadership on the court and a great mind, but he is not the make it or break it level of player. If he was gone, Suns wouldn't suddenly become a terrible team, he is not carrying them. He is valuable, but he is not the only player that matters on that team.

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Lakers on the other hand would likely be getting this chance of a lifetime to get that spot and if they face off Pelicans, I think it's still doubtful if they can win, they just lost from their last battle. I think they need an 8th spot so that they still have a chance at the lower bracket in the play-in.

Pelicans should not be taken lightly, if they will play the Lakers, I might bet on the Pelicans as they have a solid lineup already. When CJ McCullum was added to the team, his contribution has been so solid and that's the reason why they are also winning games.

As of the current ranking, they have a record of 31-42 (tied with LA)
https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

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.

If AD it's a whole new game. Takes some pressure off lebron and can basically use russ as a reserve for the second team. I don't think I could bet against lebron in a one and done. During season yes but he reserves himself for the end of the year and post season. Pels could definitely take them but I'd rather just be a spectator

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Quote from: Sanitough on March 25, 2022, 04:20:58 PM

Quote from: rhomelmabini on March 25, 2022, 04:16:30 PM

Lakers on the other hand would likely be getting this chance of a lifetime to get that spot and if they face off Pelicans, I think it's still doubtful if they can win, they just lost from their last battle. I think they need an 8th spot so that they still have a chance at the lower bracket in the play-in.

Pelicans should not be taken lightly, if they will play the Lakers, I might bet on the Pelicans as they have a solid lineup already. When CJ McCullum was added to the team, his contribution has been so solid and that's the reason why they are also winning games.

As of the current ranking, they have a record of 31-42 (tied with LA)
https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

That is why I said I doubt in the first place. It's doubtful on me too. And, yes the addition of McCollum was really the best thing Pelicans has done since he's been giving them some hope and his contribution is unmatch already even if he's still new to the team. Imagine if Zion was there, they might have been secured the 6th spot I guess.

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

Quote from: Sanitough on March 25, 2022, 04:20:58 PM

Quote from: rhomelmabini on March 25, 2022, 04:16:30 PM

Lakers on the other hand would likely be getting this chance of a lifetime to get that spot and if they face off Pelicans, I think it's still doubtful if they can win, they just lost from their last battle. I think they need an 8th spot so that they still have a chance at the lower bracket in the play-in.

Pelicans should not be taken lightly, if they will play the Lakers, I might bet on the Pelicans as they have a solid lineup already. When CJ McCullum was added to the team, his contribution has been so solid and that's the reason why they are also winning games.

As of the current ranking, they have a record of 31-42 (tied with LA)
https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

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.

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Quote from: Sanitough on March 25, 2022, 04:20:58 PM

Quote from: rhomelmabini on March 25, 2022, 04:16:30 PM

Lakers on the other hand would likely be getting this chance of a lifetime to get that spot and if they face off Pelicans, I think it's still doubtful if they can win, they just lost from their last battle. I think they need an 8th spot so that they still have a chance at the lower bracket in the play-in.

Pelicans should not be taken lightly, if they will play the Lakers, I might bet on the Pelicans as they have a solid lineup already. When CJ McCullum was added to the team, his contribution has been so solid and that's the reason why they are also winning games.

As of the current ranking, they have a record of 31-42 (tied with LA)
https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

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.

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Quote from: magneto on March 25, 2022, 04:25:34 PM

I have faith in Spoelstra - he has got plenty of experience in these situations and he is poised and calm to take the reign.

Spoelstra can stand his ground, he stood his ground against Lebron that's why he still stay with the team and Lebron just left Miami because he could not make the management fired here (that was the rumor I know back then). So, no player could influence him, his work ethic is on a high level.

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Quote from: Pamadar on March 25, 2022, 10:51:01 AM

Quote from: Yamifoud on March 25, 2022, 08:36:10 AM

Well, at least the Heat have now improved as a team. They have Lowry, if Butler cannot carry the team in his shoulder, there's always one veteran would make the team still competitive at a high level. That's the reason why they signed Lowry, it's because of his playoff experience and he is also a one time champion.

Lowry can guide those young core of Miami, if Butler has an issue carrying the team Lowry can help.

Bam and the rest of the team were still there. They can all help each other to move forward. No need to limit the rotation, I know Coach Spoelstra will have a good strategy in case help or adjustment needs to be done inside the team.

They are the number now, they just need to work things out again and not to allow any possible issue to affect their performance.

Exactly.

They are still the first seed in the Eastern conference so it's not like they are under water right now.

I think it will be a matter of time before these people figure it out. All of the players on the team are dogs and are bound to have arguments when it comes to heated moments due to underperformance. Give it some time and it'll all resolve by itself.

I have faith in Spoelstra - he has got plenty of experience in these situations and he is poised and calm to take the reign.

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Quote from: rhomelmabini on March 25, 2022, 04:16:30 PM

Lakers on the other hand would likely be getting this chance of a lifetime to get that spot and if they face off Pelicans, I think it's still doubtful if they can win, they just lost from their last battle. I think they need an 8th spot so that they still have a chance at the lower bracket in the play-in.

Pelicans should not be taken lightly, if they will play the Lakers, I might bet on the Pelicans as they have a solid lineup already. When CJ McCullum was added to the team, his contribution has been so solid and that's the reason why they are also winning games.

As of the current ranking, they have a record of 31-42 (tied with LA)
https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

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Quote from: darxiaomi on March 25, 2022, 02:32:03 PM

One thing im noticed this last season we have the PLAY IN format in regular season , its seems like a lot of teams who are in the 12/13 or already in the 11 spot didnt want to play the play in.

They keep "tanking", its sad to see that.

Well, there's still a play-in in this season as well and if these 11-13 spots which I see has potential to get the 10th spot will definitely need to work hard to get that. Though, I doubt as well if they keep on tanking, that's not really working it out. Seems both West and East play-in spot are just few wins away and it's close now that the season is about to end.

Lakers on the other hand would likely be getting this chance of a lifetime to get that spot and if they face off Pelicans, I think it's still doubtful if they can win, they just lost from their last battle. I think they need an 8th spot so that they still have a chance at the lower bracket in the play-in.

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Los Angeles Clippers are having a home game tonight against Philadelphia 76ers. And the favourite team by bookies are 76ers now in this game. Clippers are not having a good period of time recently and they lost their last four games. But 76ers are still doing great thanks to especially Embiid and Harden. But they are playing really good as a team too which is the most important point for a success. Clippers are still not having the kind of season they would like because some of their crucial players are injured. And I expect 76ers to win this game.

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We've seen 4 players scored 20+ or more in the Warriors showing that they can still be a deadly team without their core players.

It's their system that gave them the win, when the star players are not playing, there's no star player in the court and anyone could shoot the ball so the ball movement is very efficient leading to more open shots. Or, my theory is the Heat may not play it seriously as they are too overconfident they could beat the short-handed Warriors.

Well, that is why Coach Steve Kerr is one of the best coaches of all time alongside Coach Spo and Coach Pop.
His system is a perfect fit for the whole Warriors team and it will continue to be like that as long as he is the head coach of the team.

I also like the system of Miami Heat but I don't see Butler to be a good leader of the team, for me, he doesn't have a killer instinct like Curry who can lead the team, Butler is just too soft being a star, that's why he was not able to stay in one team only.

I don't think he is a soft star, he just want to be the alpha of the team, and for me he has the killer instinct, we have seen in the bubble already. They give Lebron and AD everything they can handle in the finals.

Yeah, they were in the Finals but they were clearly dominated by the Lakers.
I can't even remember the series score but I think it's only 4-1 or 4-2.

Quote from: Baofeng on March 25, 2022, 01:40:55 PM

One thing that I noticed though is that they are similar with the Jazz, too much fire power that it's hard to balance everything. Specially that Victor Oladipo is playing as well. So it will be hard for coach Spo to adjust with so many good to great players in his roster.

They have already made a good adjustment, and that's the reason why they are in the top spot now. But sometimes, player's ego kills the chemistry of the team and the leadership will be tested during the crucial time. Imagine, losing against the short handed Warriors, that must have been big for them.

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One thing im noticed this last season we have the PLAY IN format in regular season , its seems like a lot of teams who are in the 12/13 or already in the 11 spot didnt want to play the play in.

They keep "tanking", its sad to see that.

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Quote from: Pamadar on March 25, 2022, 10:51:01 AM

Quote from: Yamifoud on March 25, 2022, 08:36:10 AM

Well, at least the Heat have now improved as a team. They have Lowry, if Butler cannot carry the team in his shoulder, there's always one veteran would make the team still competitive at a high level. That's the reason why they signed Lowry, it's because of his playoff experience and he is also a one time champion.

Lowry can guide those young core of Miami, if Butler has an issue carrying the team Lowry can help.

Bam and the rest of the team were still there. They can all help each other to move forward. No need to limit the rotation, I know Coach Spoelstra will have a good strategy in case help or adjustment needs to be done inside the team.

They are the number now, they just need to work things out again and not to allow any possible issue to affect their performance.

Butler fighting with Haslem and Spolestra on the bench the other night doesn't bode well for their team as we wind down the season. When Jimmy Butler starts getting toxic, that's when teams fall apart. You don't have to look any further than Minnesota to see that. I think Miami is probably already looking at what to do with Jimmy and I doubt he'll be back next season. Haslem is pretty much the heart of the Miami franchise, so picking a fight with him during a game is probably not the best career decision. He has great abilities on the court, but he never seems to find a situation where he's happy and his teams have struggled as a result. I don't think Miami will be any different. He's just not a professional when it comes to the locker room.

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There was an incredible game last night between Nuggets and Suns. It was so delightful that we watched 270 points in total which seemed like one of the all-star games in NBA. And Suns were the winner in their game away against Nuggets by 140-130. Honestly, there was a solid rivalry until the last quarter of the game. But in the last quarter, Suns started overwhelming them and made a big difference. And when it comes to making a big difference, Devin Booker's performance was superb! He scored 49 points and made 10 assists too.

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Quote from: Finestream on March 25, 2022, 07:57:59 AM

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We've seen 4 players scored 20+ or more in the Warriors showing that they can still be a deadly team without their core players.

It's their system that gave them the win, when the star players are not playing, there's no star player in the court and anyone could shoot the ball so the ball movement is very efficient leading to more open shots. Or, my theory is the Heat may not play it seriously as they are too overconfident they could beat the short-handed Warriors.

Well, that is why Coach Steve Kerr is one of the best coaches of all time alongside Coach Spo and Coach Pop.
His system is a perfect fit for the whole Warriors team and it will continue to be like that as long as he is the head coach of the team.

I also like the system of Miami Heat but I don't see Butler to be a good leader of the team, for me, he doesn't have a killer instinct like Curry who can lead the team, Butler is just too soft being a star, that's why he was not able to stay in one team only.

I don't think he is a soft star, he just want to be the alpha of the team, and for me he has the killer instinct, we have seen in the bubble already. They give Lebron and AD everything they can handle in the finals.

One thing that I noticed though is that they are similar with the Jazz, too much fire power that it's hard to balance everything. Specially that Victor Oladipo is playing as well. So it will be hard for coach Spo to adjust with so many good to great players in his roster.

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Quote from: Pamadar on March 25, 2022, 10:51:01 AM

Quote from: Yamifoud on March 25, 2022, 08:36:10 AM

Well, at least the Heat have now improved as a team. They have Lowry, if Butler cannot carry the team in his shoulder, there's always one veteran would make the team still competitive at a high level. That's the reason why they signed Lowry, it's because of his playoff experience and he is also a one time champion.

Lowry can guide those young core of Miami, if Butler has an issue carrying the team Lowry can help.

Bam and the rest of the team were still there. They can all help each other to move forward. No need to limit the rotation, I know Coach Spoelstra will have a good strategy in case help or adjustment needs to be done inside the team.

They are the number now, they just need to work things out again and not to allow any possible issue to affect their performance.

They are on a 2 game losing streak now, the Bucks, the Sixers and Celtics are chasing them and it's going to be close as to who will be the top seed in the East also if I'm not mistaken they have the numbers against those team so they may have to end as the number 1 seed.

Nevertheless, it's not good to end the regular season with a losing skid, they have to find a way to win again. I think this is still Jimmy Butler's team, he can lead the team together with the experience of Lowry. They just have to be consistent, and they have the Sixth man of the year in Tyler Hero so this time is still solid in my opinion, perhaps they are on a struggle and just needed to win in order to bring back their confidence.

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Quote from: Yamifoud on March 25, 2022, 08:36:10 AM

Well, at least the Heat have now improved as a team. They have Lowry, if Butler cannot carry the team in his shoulder, there's always one veteran would make the team still competitive at a high level. That's the reason why they signed Lowry, it's because of his playoff experience and he is also a one time champion.

Lowry can guide those young core of Miami, if Butler has an issue carrying the team Lowry can help.

Bam and the rest of the team were still there. They can all help each other to move forward. No need to limit the rotation, I know Coach Spoelstra will have a good strategy in case help or adjustment needs to be done inside the team.

They are the number now, they just need to work things out again and not to allow any possible issue to affect their performance.

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Quote from: Reid on March 25, 2022, 04:13:14 AM

Chris Paul is back. Phoenix Suns are once again the powerful team in the Western Conference.
He always fixes the problem the Suns have and that is to calm things down and let the game be in their own pace. It worked as he was not needed in the last minutes of the game after he secured a good lead ahead.
The veteran being a veteran in terms of being a good leader and as the playmaker. High chance they may take the championship this year and I am betting on it. I am a Nuggets fan, but damn he is good.

Surprised to see that CP3 is back, and his presence alone is enough for the underdog Suns to win a big games against the road. Yeah, he really did lead the team, when the Nuggets are trying to get back at the game in the 4th, he calm the team, and make it a slow game, which is very advantageous for him. His basketball IQ is really one of the best right now. No doubt why they are the best team in the West and in the NBA right now. And I will not be surprised if they will reach the finals this year or even win the NBA championship for CP3.

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