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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.

Very true. It's now or never. Even at play in tournament the other teams will give them a lot of trouble and they need 2 wins if they want to be part of the eight. If Spurs keeps on winning they might be in a bigger trouble because that is the 11th seed which means they are out.
Let's say they will stay at 10th. They win against the Pelicans but the bigger wall will be there. Either the Nuggets, Timberwolves or the Clippers preventing them to move forward.
I don't expect too much with the Lakers anymore. I may have also given up with the expectation of a big come back 20 games ago.

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Quote from: Baofeng on March 21, 2022, 06:15:59 AM

A lot of what if, hopefully we will see how Davis can perform if he goes back, but it seems a lot cause already for the Lakers.

Because until now we still believe that the Lakers will make it.

Before the season starts, they are in the top 3 favorites to win the championship, that's due to the hype of Westbrook.
Imagine how powerful their roster are, they had already LBC and Davis, and they added WB, so people really got hype without knowing the Lakers sacrifice their 2nd unit who help them win a championship before.

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Quote from: Baofeng on March 21, 2022, 06:15:59 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.

Chances are high that they could be in the play-in again this year, but we don't know if they can get and pass through. It seems that the Lakers are really demoralized at this point, very inconsistent even Lebron is.

A lot of what if, hopefully we will see how Davis can perform if he goes back, but it seems a lot cause already for the Lakers.

You are right, they could get into the top 8 but in the first round they'll face the Suns who are very consistent, so no way they'll win, I think the Suns will just sweep them anyway. Right now, let us not expect anymore that the Lakers will be champion again, they loss their opportunity, they messed up the whole season already if you'll ask me.

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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.

Chances are high that they could be in the play-in again this year, but we don't know if they can get and pass through. It seems that the Lakers are really demoralized at this point, very inconsistent even Lebron is.

A lot of what if, hopefully we will see how Davis can perform if he goes back, but it seems a lot cause already for the Lakers.

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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.

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Quote from: püsür on March 21, 2022, 03:13:53 AM

Grizzlies has won without Morant. It is against a considerably weak Rockets but Rockets had some good moments to shine also had momentum behind them for a time, but Grizzlies were just better. And Rockets also was missing Eric Gordon. I actually started to like the young Rockets a lot. They might have the worst record in the league but their young players like Kevin Porter Jr., Alperen Sengun and Kenyon Martin Jr seem promising. Memphis Grizzlies seems like will hold on to the second place in the west. But things are quite hard in the west, winner of 7th and 8th match up in the playoffs still gonna be a hard series.

Grizzlies is actually a very deep team.

The Rockets are still a very young team and I think that they have a long way to go before they can be mature enough to win games consistently.

If the Grizz matches up against the Lakers (given that they make the play-in and proceed to the playoffs), they could have some serious issues. Even the Clippers can be enough to cause some headaches.

Yes the Grizzlies are actually a deep team that you can still make a good 5 man using their bench but what matters most with this team is that they are a very young team and if the core players will be intact, the team can be in the playoffs for at least 3 consecutive times or more for sure.

Same goes with the Rockets. The roster is young and they are developing Green, KPJ and other young superstars that might carry the team. This team is tanking this season so that they can get a good player when the NBA draft comes. If these young players will become all-stars in the future, we might see them going into the playoffs as well but for sure it will take some time.

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 and if the big 3 of Lebron, Davis and Westbrook plays together, they might upset top seed teams like the Grizzlies. I believe that the Lakers have a chance to defeat the Grizzlies only if they are complete and will play the whole series without any injuries whatsoever.

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Quote from: gagux123 on March 21, 2022, 12:55:36 AM

I don't know yet, but for LeBron James to become the GOAT, he needs to have an extremely bigger impact on the team than Jordan had on the Chicago Bulls when he was in his prime.

The same for me. They edited the rules and make it softer as if they are doing it for the players and not for the fans. Before, it was savage. Like no blood, no foul. (exaggerating) I understand they want to protect their players as if they are Hollywood now but this is a physical sport and I believe it should remain like that.
For me, being a GOAT is to overcome that and I saw MJ does things players might not do now. He had been bumped, elbowed, pushed mid-air but it doesn't let it get to his head and can still perform better. Being DPOY is also a key factor, which proves he ain't just a sword but a shield too.
Lebron James is one of the greatest but not the GOAT. Greatest in his era is a yes, but so does is Kobe in his own time.

Of course, no one compares against the GOAT, there could be arguments for Lebron but it's hard to match what Jordan has accomplished specially in his era, there are no super teams, it's just him and Scottie to some extend and then the role players.

And Jordan did stay on one team only in his prime and you can see that even if players have rotated, he bring 6 championships with an era that has so many great players, but he all deny team the most important thing, that is to win a ring.

Its undeniable that Jordan is the GOAT he don't need to move on another team just to win a championship and he has a lot of achievements compare to Lebron. Maybe new people fan kids with Lebron is over exaggerating things and think about lebron is the best since he is famous right now. But if we compare him to Jordan we can say that he's still far to surpass him.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on March 21, 2022, 05:01:11 AM

Quote from: gagux123 on March 21, 2022, 12:55:36 AM

I don't know yet, but for LeBron James to become the GOAT, he needs to have an extremely bigger impact on the team than Jordan had on the Chicago Bulls when he was in his prime.

The same for me. They edited the rules and make it softer as if they are doing it for the players and not for the fans. Before, it was savage. Like no blood, no foul. (exaggerating) I understand they want to protect their players as if they are Hollywood now but this is a physical sport and I believe it should remain like that.
For me, being a GOAT is to overcome that and I saw MJ does things players might not do now. He had been bumped, elbowed, pushed mid-air but it doesn't let it get to his head and can still perform better. Being DPOY is also a key factor, which proves he ain't just a sword but a shield too.
Lebron James is one of the greatest but not the GOAT. Greatest in his era is a yes, but so does is Kobe in his own time.

Of course, no one compares against the GOAT, there could be arguments for Lebron but it's hard to match what Jordan has accomplished specially in his era, there are no super teams, it's just him and Scottie to some extend and then the role players.

And Jordan did stay on one team only in his prime and you can see that even if players have rotated, he bring 6 championships with an era that has so many great players, but he all deny team the most important thing, that is to win a ring.

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Quote from: gagux123 on March 21, 2022, 12:55:36 AM

I don't know yet, but for LeBron James to become the GOAT, he needs to have an extremely bigger impact on the team than Jordan had on the Chicago Bulls when he was in his prime.

The same for me. They edited the rules and make it softer as if they are doing it for the players and not for the fans. Before, it was savage. Like no blood, no foul. (exaggerating) I understand they want to protect their players as if they are Hollywood now but this is a physical sport and I believe it should remain like that.
For me, being a GOAT is to overcome that and I saw MJ does things players might not do now. He had been bumped, elbowed, pushed mid-air but it doesn't let it get to his head and can still perform better. Being DPOY is also a key factor, which proves he ain't just a sword but a shield too.
Lebron James is one of the greatest but not the GOAT. Greatest in his era is a yes, but so does is Kobe in his own time.

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Quote from: püsür on March 21, 2022, 03:13:53 AM

Grizzlies has won without Morant. It is against a considerably weak Rockets but Rockets had some good moments to shine also had momentum behind them for a time, but Grizzlies were just better. And Rockets also was missing Eric Gordon. I actually started to like the young Rockets a lot. They might have the worst record in the league but their young players like Kevin Porter Jr., Alperen Sengun and Kenyon Martin Jr seem promising. Memphis Grizzlies seems like will hold on to the second place in the west. But things are quite hard in the west, winner of 7th and 8th match up in the playoffs still gonna be a hard series.

Grizzlies is actually a very deep team.

The Rockets are still a very young team and I think that they have a long way to go before they can be mature enough to win games consistently.

If the Grizz matches up against the Lakers (given that they make the play-in and proceed to the playoffs), they could have some serious issues. Even the Clippers can be enough to cause some headaches.

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Quote from: Botnake on March 21, 2022, 01:43:11 AM

Lebron is only good in numbers but as to impact, he cannot surpass Jordan's impact, or even Kobe.

That's what I'm thinking also because compared to his previous Jordan and Kobe, they are willing to take the last shot but Lebron, man... he loves to pass the ball and let his teammate take the last shot, in short, he is not a clutch guy but consistency wise, he is really good.

Quote from: püsür on March 21, 2022, 03:13:53 AM

Memphis Grizzlies seems like will hold on to the second place in the west. But things are quite hard in the west, winner of 7th and 8th match up in the playoffs still gonna be a hard series.

Even if the will fall, they'll still have a homecourt advantage, and that is good for them as they never had that in the past playoffs IIRC.

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Grizzlies has won without Morant. It is against a considerably weak Rockets but Rockets had some good moments to shine also had momentum behind them for a time, but Grizzlies were just better. And Rockets also was missing Eric Gordon. I actually started to like the young Rockets a lot. They might have the worst record in the league but their young players like Kevin Porter Jr., Alperen Sengun and Kenyon Martin Jr seem promising. Memphis Grizzlies seems like will hold on to the second place in the west. But things are quite hard in the west, winner of 7th and 8th match up in the playoffs still gonna be a hard series.

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Quote from: OgNasty on March 20, 2022, 06:34:14 PM

It'll be hard for anyone to make the case that LeBron isn't the GOAT after he passes Kareem on the all time scoring list. Jordan will always be the ghost he's chasing though. When it comes to Jordan, you have to remember the guy missed nearly 2 seasons in the middle of his prime, then retired early. There is no doubt in my mind that if Jordan were chasing points instead of championships, he would have been the leading scorer (gambling controversy aside).

Seeing LeBron have great games and lose shows that the NBA is not only more competitive these days, but that LeBron isn't as far ahead of his competition as Jordan was. Even Westbrook had a good game yesterday and they still lost... Hate to see it.

Hmm... look, I believe that this difference is also related to the change in difficulties and in the styles that each player is.

The NBA in the past (70's, 80's, 90's) is totally different from the NBA we see today.

There are different styles of games, different difficulty levels among other attributes.
They were very fierce games and competitions and for me, the level of the players of the past, were superior to the players of today.

It's very different because the NBA now is becoming soft, players could easily make flop just to get a foul... before it's not a technique because it's a bad one. Before the game are very physical, that's why it's more exciting because we would mostly see players driving the ball to the ring.

Quote from: gagux123 on March 21, 2022, 12:55:36 AM

I don't know yet, but for LeBron James to become the GOAT, he needs to have an extremely bigger impact on the team than Jordan had on the Chicago Bulls when he was in his prime.

Lebron is only good in numbers but as to impact, he cannot surpass Jordan's impact, or even Kobe.

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Quote from: OgNasty on March 20, 2022, 06:34:14 PM

It'll be hard for anyone to make the case that LeBron isn't the GOAT after he passes Kareem on the all time scoring list. Jordan will always be the ghost he's chasing though. When it comes to Jordan, you have to remember the guy missed nearly 2 seasons in the middle of his prime, then retired early. There is no doubt in my mind that if Jordan were chasing points instead of championships, he would have been the leading scorer (gambling controversy aside).

Seeing LeBron have great games and lose shows that the NBA is not only more competitive these days, but that LeBron isn't as far ahead of his competition as Jordan was. Even Westbrook had a good game yesterday and they still lost... Hate to see it.

Hmm... look, I believe that this difference is also related to the change in difficulties and in the styles that each player is.

The NBA in the past (70's, 80's, 90's) is totally different from the NBA we see today.

There are different styles of games, different difficulty levels among other attributes.
They were very fierce games and competitions and for me, the level of the players of the past, were superior to the players of today.

I don't know yet, but for LeBron James to become the GOAT, he needs to have an extremely bigger impact on the team than Jordan had on the Chicago Bulls when he was in his prime.

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Quote from: Eternad on March 20, 2022, 09:43:55 PM

The impact without Stephen Curry is already feel by Warriors on there todays match, They are already behind by 9pts of Spurs with 6mins time remaining in the clock on the 4th quarter. RaiP to those who bet on Warriors with negative handicap without checking the roster. I’m surprised how the odds still set up high for Spurs even though GSW is is not complete. I’m very happy for my bet to Spurs. Celebrating in advance and hoping to not jinx it.

I don’t want to jinx you but GSW manage a 9-0 run against Spurs by the time you post this. Thy are already close and the momentum is the GSW side this time. Spurs seems in panic to stop GSW on there quick attacks. I’m with GSW on this match even without SC because thompson and poole is on fire on this match. Goodluck to your bet bud!

The GSW just 2 points short against the Spurs.
Josh Richardson seems a perfect compliment for Murray and I guess this young San Antonio will become great again. This only shows how great coach Pop is.
I thought the Celtics won this multi trade for acquiring Derrick White who has been doing well for the his current team now. But Josh Richardson and the Spurs just showed how to handle this young talents.
Guess the Celtics and the Spurs just found a gem with that trade.

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Quote from: Beparanf on March 20, 2022, 09:54:04 PM

Quote from: Eternad on March 20, 2022, 09:43:55 PM

The impact without Stephen Curry is already feel by Warriors on there todays match, They are already behind by 9pts of Spurs with 6mins time remaining in the clock on the 4th quarter. RaiP to those who bet on Warriors with negative handicap without checking the roster. I’m surprised how the odds still set up high for Spurs even though GSW is is not complete. I’m very happy for my bet to Spurs. Celebrating in advance and hoping to not jinx it.

I don’t want to jinx you but GSW manage a 9-0 run against Spurs by the time you post this. Thy are already close and the momentum is the GSW side this time. Spurs seems in panic to stop GSW on there quick attacks. I’m with GSW on this match even without SC because thompson and poole is on fire on this match. Goodluck to your bet bud!

LOL, I was very anxious already because right after I published my post above, GSW is already tie the score when I watch it back especially on the last 10 sec when the a score is tie while Wiggins has 2 free throws for a chance to close the game if both shot was successful . Luckily the call on Looney as foul during the rebound saves them and an aggressive rebound shot from Johnson seal the game for the Spurs. This turn of events is really a lucky event for Spurs since the game supposedly a GSW win if the refs don’t called foul on Looney. A win is a win. Tongue

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Quote from: Beparanf on March 20, 2022, 09:54:04 PM

Quote from: Eternad on March 20, 2022, 09:43:55 PM

The impact without Stephen Curry is already feel by Warriors on there todays match, They are already behind by 9pts of Spurs with 6mins time remaining in the clock on the 4th quarter. RaiP to those who bet on Warriors with negative handicap without checking the roster. I’m surprised how the odds still set up high for Spurs even though GSW is is not complete. I’m very happy for my bet to Spurs. Celebrating in advance and hoping to not jinx it.

I don’t want to jinx you but GSW manage a 9-0 run against Spurs by the time you post this. Thy are already close and the momentum is the GSW side this time. Spurs seems in panic to stop GSW on there quick attacks. I’m with GSW on this match even without SC because thompson and poole is on fire on this match. Goodluck to your bet bud!

But it was an ugly game and GSW lost the game, what was the referee thinking in the last seconds of the game? Calling fouls after fouls, me thinks that they want to influence the outcome of the game?

It was a good comeback and then the whistle came, Wiggins was fouled with 3 seconds left, hitting the first one, he missed the second but on the ensuing battle for the rebounds the referee called a foul on Kevin Looney.

And then Keldon Johnson for the follow, he pushed Otto Porter but there was no foul called.

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Quote from: timerland on March 20, 2022, 06:31:57 PM

I definitely think that the Nuggets have a good shot at victory.

Jokic is going to show out against Tatum in my opinion and is going to dominate the paint for the Nuggets.

Jayson Tatum has been on a run recently though and he is definitely not to be underestimated either, but I think that he is still some way off before he can be considered to be MVP-calibre like the Joker.

But Celtics had more firepower than the Nuggets and that's why they won. They have Jaylen Brown helping Tatum while the Nuggets team are all inclined to how the Joker will play. He may be the MVP but you cannot do it all alone.
Brown and Tatum both scored 30 points. That win means of a lot for the Celtics as they are playing on the road and stole a win and they are now tied with the Bucks with 44.

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Quote from: Eternad on March 20, 2022, 09:43:55 PM

The impact without Stephen Curry is already feel by Warriors on there todays match, They are already behind by 9pts of Spurs with 6mins time remaining in the clock on the 4th quarter. RaiP to those who bet on Warriors with negative handicap without checking the roster. I’m surprised how the odds still set up high for Spurs even though GSW is is not complete. I’m very happy for my bet to Spurs. Celebrating in advance and hoping to not jinx it.

They've lost this one and though they were struggling, they still managed to turn things around in the last minute of the 4th quarter but still the Spurs win the game. They need to fix their rotation after this because if it's not gonna work with the team like Spurs, it won't work on other teams as well.

Just like the Warriors, the 76ers also lost to the Raptors in their home court and Harden spoiled their last chance to tie the game by committing some serious foul when attacking the basket. Overall, it was a tough game for both of them, and hoping to see more games like this in the upcoming days.

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Quote from: Eternad on March 20, 2022, 09:43:55 PM

The impact without Stephen Curry is already feel by Warriors on there todays match, They are already behind by 9pts of Spurs with 6mins time remaining in the clock on the 4th quarter. RaiP to those who bet on Warriors with negative handicap without checking the roster. I’m surprised how the odds still set up high for Spurs even though GSW is is not complete. I’m very happy for my bet to Spurs. Celebrating in advance and hoping to not jinx it.

I don’t want to jinx you but GSW manage a 9-0 run against Spurs by the time you post this. Thy are already close and the momentum is the GSW side this time. Spurs seems in panic to stop GSW on there quick attacks. I’m with GSW on this match even without SC because thompson and poole is on fire on this match. Goodluck to your bet bud!

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