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LeBron James passed Karl Malone and became the second most scorer player of all time. I believe he will finish first before he retires. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has 38.387 points and LeBron alrady has 36.947 points. He only need one more season to become officially the most scoring player and undisputed GOAT. We are lucky to watch him since his rookie season. We witnessed how he evolved his game and attitude towards years.
After winning their game today, the Minnesota Timberwolves still holding their chance to get out from the play-in tournament curse and get to the number 6 or number 5 if Mavericks and Nuggets continue losing their games in the coming days. We are less than a month before the play-in start and after that, it will be the playoffs tournament where the games are super intense. On that day, we will see them play like there is no tomorrow, and if a struggling team won't fix the way they play before that, they're doomed to be eliminated in the first round of the tournament.
The way the Timberwolves are playing no team is going to want to have to play them in the first round. If they ended up the 7 or 8 seed and have to play one of the top teams I can see that being an upset possibility.
Giannis' absence makes a really big difference for Milwaukee Bucks. We witnessed it in the Minnesota Timberwolves game for sure. Especially in the third quarter, we watched a poor performance by Milwaukee and they lost the game as well by 138-119 away. I must admit that I really liked the performance of home team. And they are already having a similar season right now taking their statistics into account. Minnesota's effort is surprising to me this season and it looks like we will watch them in the playoffs.
Nah, I just feel that he is trying his best but he is not really fit with the team. We have lots of players in the past that were not so effective in a certain team but when get traded they were so valuable piece in the roster. I remember one player, do you see the performance of DeRozan this season? he is so impressive, right? well, this man is the center of criticism when he was still playing wth the Spurs, but look at him now, he turns into hero.
Not just Spurs, way back with the Raptors. He was pounded by different criticism but he didn't take it to heart. He just improved his game and where would it be best to do, with Pops. He learned discipline and being a team player and now we are witnessing the fruits of it. About Westbrook, I think he got used to being the leader, he was even branded as "stats paddler". He was a ball hog, there is no doubt about it and I think there are still remnants of that behavior that's why he's having a difficult time to adjust with someone else who had been a leader ever since the Cavaliers era. Lebron James.
That's the real reason, if he is not fit, then they should not force the issue, trade him and acquire another player that could fit to the Lakers system. Maybe John Wall would be a good answer for that, I'm sure Lakers will find it interesting to trade Westbrook for John Wall.
It seems to me that Westbrook just doesn't want to improve and adapt his style of play. This may be one of the reasons why he doesn't fit into the system of any team. By the way, the Lakers and Rockets have already discussed the Westbrook-Wall trade. However, this didn't happen as the Lakers management didn't want to include a draft pick in the deal.
Nah, I just feel that he is trying his best but he is not really fit with the team. We have lots of players in the past that were not so effective in a certain team but when get traded they were so valuable piece in the roster. I remember one player, do you see the performance of DeRozan this season? he is so impressive, right? well, this man is the center of criticism when he was still playing wth the Spurs, but look at him now, he turns into hero.
After winning their game today, the Minnesota Timberwolves still holding their chance to get out from the play-in tournament curse and get to the number 6 or number 5 if Mavericks and Nuggets continue losing their games in the coming days. We are less than a month before the play-in start and after that, it will be the playoffs tournament where the games are super intense. On that day, we will see them play like there is no tomorrow, and if a struggling team won't fix the way they play before that, they're doomed to be eliminated in the first round of the tournament.
All of the sudden the Minnesota Timberwolves started to be more competitive by winning games. As we can see in the standing - https://www.espn.com/nba/standings.. they are very close with the Denver, Dallas, and Utah, and I'm very impressed because they only lose 1 game in their last 10 games.
After winning their game today, the Minnesota Timberwolves still holding their chance to get out from the play-in tournament curse and get to the number 6 or number 5 if Mavericks and Nuggets continue losing their games in the coming days. We are less than a month before the play-in start and after that, it will be the playoffs tournament where the games are super intense. On that day, we will see them play like there is no tomorrow, and if a struggling team won't fix the way they play before that, they're doomed to be eliminated in the first round of the tournament.
All of the sudden the Minnesota Timberwolves started to be more competitive by winning games. As we can see in the standing - https://www.espn.com/nba/standings.. they are very close with the Denver, Dallas, and Utah, and I'm very impressed because they only lose 1 game in their last 10 games.
After winning their game today, the Minnesota Timberwolves still holding their chance to get out from the play-in tournament curse and get to the number 6 or number 5 if Mavericks and Nuggets continue losing their games in the coming days. We are less than a month before the play-in start and after that, it will be the playoffs tournament where the games are super intense. On that day, we will see them play like there is no tomorrow, and if a struggling team won't fix the way they play before that, they're doomed to be eliminated in the first round of the tournament.
Yes, the regular season will end soon and we will have the playoffs.It's incredible to imagine, but the Lakers had another loss. LeBron James did his part and scored 38 points.
But the rest of the team did not collaborate as they should.
My quetion is, in less than 1 month, do you believe the Lakers can still reach the playoffs?
And the Nets? (although Brooklyn is still in 8th place, but there's a good chance the Nets will miss the playoffs).
After winning their game today, the Minnesota Timberwolves still holding their chance to get out from the play-in tournament curse and get to the number 6 or number 5 if Mavericks and Nuggets continue losing their games in the coming days. We are less than a month before the play-in start and after that, it will be the playoffs tournament where the games are super intense. On that day, we will see them play like there is no tomorrow, and if a struggling team won't fix the way they play before that, they're doomed to be eliminated in the first round of the tournament.
Back to Westbrook being criticized but he actually did great today. It's just defense that must be improved and the player rotation. They rely too much on their small lineup thinking they have that speed in transition plays but it should be twisted with big men and go slow. They don't have a young roster.
Despite that loss, there's good news.
LeBron James surpasses Karl Malone for No. 2 on NBA's all-time scoring list
It's just Kareem left on the top. Lebron needs 1440 points to take the lead. It's near, he just needs to be healthy.
Despite that loss, there's good news.
LeBron James surpasses Karl Malone for No. 2 on NBA's all-time scoring list
It's just Kareem left on the top. Lebron needs 1440 points to take the lead. It's near, he just needs to be healthy.
It's good that the Wizards was not distracted by the noise of the feat James was about to make in that game. There are a lot of pro-Lakers who travel to Washington to witnessed history. I think Lebron can break one of the most enduring record and it will be fitting if he would be still in the Lakers jersey if he can accomplished it. As for the small lineup, yeah I agree, that's why Porzingis is having a field day, specially in the 4th wherein he clearly dominated the paint.
Back to Westbrook being criticized but he actually did great today. It's just defense that must be improved and the player rotation. They rely too much on their small lineup thinking they have that speed in transition plays but it should be twisted with big men and go slow. They don't have a young roster.
Despite that loss, there's good news.
LeBron James surpasses Karl Malone for No. 2 on NBA's all-time scoring list
It's just Kareem left on the top. Lebron needs 1440 points to take the lead. It's near, he just needs to be healthy.
Despite that loss, there's good news.
LeBron James surpasses Karl Malone for No. 2 on NBA's all-time scoring list
It's just Kareem left on the top. Lebron needs 1440 points to take the lead. It's near, he just needs to be healthy.
That's the real reason, if he is not fit, then they should not force the issue, trade him and acquire another player that could fit to the Lakers system. Maybe John Wall would be a good answer for that, I'm sure Lakers will find it interesting to trade Westbrook for John Wall.
It seems to me that Westbrook just doesn't want to improve and adapt his style of play. This may be one of the reasons why he doesn't fit into the system of any team. By the way, the Lakers and Rockets have already discussed the Westbrook-Wall trade. However, this didn't happen as the Lakers management didn't want to include a draft pick in the deal.
Without Giannis Bucks isn't same. They don't have a leader in the game. Nobody take responsibility. Wolves run the game with Edwards and Towns. It was way easier game than expected for Wolves. They will get an important win and keep their hopes alive for sixth seed. Bucks on the other hand put on the line of their second place. Sixers is coming from behind.
Yeah, Giannis is the heart and soul of the Bucks so without him, it will be difficult to win specially against a solid team like the Wolves. Towns for sure is the main man, but for me, it's Edwards that really provided the spark in this game. Although it was a balance attack from the Bucks, no one even score in the 20 point, the highest point they can have is 15 points by 3 players. In was a good strategy to field as many players and score points, but the Wolves has put a good lead and it's hard to overcome that.
The 76ers - Mavericks game last night was really great. And the home team managed to defeat Mavericks by 111-101. Embiid and Harden did a great job again. Embiid were superb and he got 32 points. Harden made a double-double by 24 points and 12 assists . 76ers are very strong now. And Doncic wasn't that good this time.
Without Giannis Bucks isn't same. They don't have a leader in the game. Nobody take responsibility. Wolves run the game with Edwards and Towns. It was way easier game than expected for Wolves. They will get an important win and keep their hopes alive for sixth seed. Bucks on the other hand put on the line of their second place. Sixers is coming from behind.
I have to agree with you that Milwaukee Bucks without Giannis is not the same. However, there are also cases where the Bucks still dominating the game despite the absence of Giannis or even without Middleton too.
In that tonight's game between Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves, we can see that the Wolves were able to maintain their lead throughout the game until they were able to pin down Bucks by a big lead and got a win later on.
Hard to deal with Timberwolves now. Karl Anthony-Towns can dominate the paint and on the rainbow area. What kind of defense will you put on this big man lol. If he's contained well, there's another option thru Anthony Edwards or D'Angelo Russel waiting outside. They really improved this season.
Without Giannis Bucks isn't same. They don't have a leader in the game. Nobody take responsibility. Wolves run the game with Edwards and Towns. It was way easier game than expected for Wolves. They will get an important win and keep their hopes alive for sixth seed. Bucks on the other hand put on the line of their second place. Sixers is coming from behind.
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Or to save space-cap, they can trade Westbrook for several role players instead.
Reverting back to their previous line up that won them a ring during the "bubble" could actually work in the short term. Doing so will also give Lakers management more wiggle room to choose players that will lead the team after Lebron and AD. I don't think those two will still be a Laker after two or three years. Or to save space-cap, they can trade Westbrook for several role players instead.
Playing on stressful surrounding will totally give you an awkward feeling so best for him to be traded since hes not really fit on Lakers system and might he can play more better on different team.
That's the real reason, if he is not fit, then they should not force the issue, trade him and acquire another player that could fit to the Lakers system. Maybe John Wall would be a good answer for that, I'm sure Lakers will find it interesting to trade Westbrook for John Wall.But the question there would other team try to gamble with Westbrook? Although he have offers from other team but for sure they will not risk there superstar and rebuild there team with him. Westbrook reputation has been down by this season so I think he will not get the same value as before. But let see how it will end up and where Westbrook go after this season.
Bulls is 41-29 whereas Suns is 57-14 already. There is a good chance Suns will reach 60 before losing 20 games, which is a proof that they actually have a good chance of 65, which is on pace for almost any champion and even more, not many teams reached 65 wins and ended up with not winning the league. It is normal for Bulls to lose to them, even though Bulls have been having one of their better seasons since Derrick Rose periods.
I believe that it will take a while longer, but they will definitely get better each season when the team grows together. But, this year looks like Suns will be the winners, not just regular season best team but if nothing unexpected happens, probably winner of the league.
I believe that it will take a while longer, but they will definitely get better each season when the team grows together. But, this year looks like Suns will be the winners, not just regular season best team but if nothing unexpected happens, probably winner of the league.
All dependent on a healthy chris Paul. He is the key to that teams success. They won't have it that easy though. A full Nets team or the Bucks are gonna put up a good fight in the East. Again I think Nets success depends on kyrie being able to play home games
Bulls is 41-29 whereas Suns is 57-14 already. There is a good chance Suns will reach 60 before losing 20 games, which is a proof that they actually have a good chance of 65, which is on pace for almost any champion and even more, not many teams reached 65 wins and ended up with not winning the league. It is normal for Bulls to lose to them, even though Bulls have been having one of their better seasons since Derrick Rose periods.
I believe that it will take a while longer, but they will definitely get better each season when the team grows together. But, this year looks like Suns will be the winners, not just regular season best team but if nothing unexpected happens, probably winner of the league.
I believe that it will take a while longer, but they will definitely get better each season when the team grows together. But, this year looks like Suns will be the winners, not just regular season best team but if nothing unexpected happens, probably winner of the league.
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