Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 146. (Read 902284 times)

I also thought that there could be a game 7 with the way the Sixers played last game specially Maxey. But it seems the Knicks adjusted, although the Sixers many times in this game make a comeback like the last time. But this though though, NYK didn't want a replay on what happen in their OT lost last time. I like ANT's mentality though, but perhaps he is just psyching himself up against the Nuggets. He could be just looking for one motivation to put into his head and try to defeat the defending champ. But it's gonna be very hard to do that against the Nuggets as they are also very complete team.

They could've been eliminated in game 5 already if it didn't for Maxey hitting those clutch 3s. Then they stole that momentum in the overtime, but this time they did not escape elimination. I thought they could win this again and force a game 7, but Knicks refuse as they seems locked in and are on a mission. Same goes with the Pacers. This could be a pretty good match up, both are rising power house team in the East.
While on the other end, Nuggets and Minnesota are a pretty interesting match up too, this is a rematch by the way. Edwards was already talking though, he spoke about avenging Lebron in their series against the Nuggets. Well, let's see if they have the fire power to beat the Nuggets this time. I hope the Nuggets have recovered well as Murray, KCP, and Reggie Jackson were all hurt during the game 6 against the Lakers.

I still go with the Knicks in this series, they are mentally tough in my opinion and Jalen Brunson moving to New York is a great move. Randle is injured but you can see that they are still thriving without him. I wouldn't be surprised with the current success of this roster, Julius Randle might be in the trading block next season. And again the Pacers, with what they shown here, they could be the favorite. And it's going hard to predict the winner but I will go with the Knicks in 6 games. Just to bad for Sixers to match against the Knicks in the first round and Embiid not healthy.

New York is likely going to be the favorites in the series, they are the #2 seed after all. Pacers are young and their shooters have some off nights. If the Knicks can slow the pace of the game, they'll be able to handle the Pacers.

What a game! The Sixers lost the series finally in game 6. New York was the dictating the game but Philly always has an answer. The game was decided in the last 34 seconds as both teams are tied. Big night for Jalen Brunson and Joel Embiid. Embiid is not 100% healthy but Philly is still lucky because New York is playing without Randle and Bogdanovich.

It will be very interesting as New York is facing Pacers who's becoming a monster lately with the addition of Pascal Siakam. I'm still rooting for New York but they're probably the underdogs again in the series.

Damn! That's a classic heart-stopping game from the New York Knicks versus the Philadelphia 76ers.
It was so intense, the Knicks got an 8-point lead with 3 minutes left in the 4th quarter and I thought it was going away but then Kelly Oubre's heart for the game could not be stopped, and tried his best to bring the 76ers back. He did. They tied the game but Josh Hart's 3-pointer was the dagger that put another 3-point lead which is not easy to get back with just seconds remaining in the game.
It became a free-throw fest and both teams did well without any hint of tense.

The Knicks will advance and will be up against the Indiana Pacers who just won their game against the Bucks to also end the series. That will be fun, 2 fast-paced teams and mostly a small ball lineup play.

This Philly vs NY game is going to come down to the last shot just like last game. Knicks started strong and Philly came back in 2nd quarter to take the lead, now it's been a back n forth battle. Hope the Knicks close it out, but we shall see.

He is still doesn't look 100% in the game but as long as he play aggressively, the Sixers can get through this one. Embiid should not settle for his jumper, instead attac the paint and put Hartenstein in foul trouble, and anyone who is assigned to guard him. Defense is the key for this win and they have to be consistent until the end of the game. Good luck sixers and its bettors, they'll get this W.

But they came back in the 2nd quarter and even lead the game after the first halt. With that, it's safe to say that we have a new ball game here. Sixers getting the lead, Embiid is back, the momentum has already shifted on their favor, so I think I'm gonna take a break now and focus on the this very exciting game.

That's it, the Bucks are also eliminated from the playoffs. Six players scored in double figures for the Pacers, while four did for the Bucks. Maybe there would have been a Game 7 if Giannis were there. The Clippers might face the same fate since Kawhi is also out for Game 6. However, they still have a better chance compared to the Bucks, since PG and Harden are there, as long as Harden doesn't choke and helps PG.

They are eliminated anyway, so this championship team exited in the first round, again?

How about the Knicks vs Sixers, not the scenario I like to see, Knicks started strong and lead as high as 21. Also, Embiid going to the locker room, something wrong with him, I think he needs to be tough in a game like this, he can't afford not coming back when his team is down.

No Giannis but Dame is there.

3rd quarter of the game already and it's 66 and 56 for the scores IND is leading.

Dame is doing it and got 19 points already for this quarter. It seems that IND is going to close this game, I'm smelling that it is where this game is going.

The Heat are undermanned for the majority of the series, and they don't have Butler, which is their main player, and Rozier who is contributing on their offense as well. Jacquez also didn't play in Game 5 as well because of injury so I think it's pretty obvious that the Celtics will just win on this one easily. I was surprised that they didn't get swept TBH.

The other 3 series in the East went to 3-2 because it's a matched series. Maybe the Pacers-Bucks is the one that isn't matched because the Bucks doesn't have Giannis, but they are currently battling for their championship lives on the road. It's good that Lillard played in Game 6 because at least that increases their chance of stealing it on the road. As for the other 2 series, I will not be surprised if both series will go to a Game 7. As for the Celtics, they have time to rest and prepare for their next opponent.

When they needed him the most, that's the time where he can't play because of his injuries.
He played well during the regular season and at one point, I also thought that he will be included in the MVP race (or at least be in the top 5) because of how he's playing, but in the playoffs, he's just unreliable.

I know that injuries are pretty normal in NBA already, but if you have a player that you can't rely on especially in the biggest stage which is the playoffs, I don't know, but I think it's time for him to get traded to another team. I'm not saying that he's the curse, but the Clippers curse continues just because he can't play in the playoffs. He played, but not at 100%. Trade him and get another player or a bunch of role players.

Kahwi's inflamed right knee is saying otherwise. He played in games two and three expecting a good result but his bad knee aren't responding as he hoped for. He was ruled out in game 5 for the same injury and I still don't see any update if he'll be available for game 6.

It's up to PG and Harden to save the series against the Mavs.

Nah that knicks are different this year.  I know I'm a knciks fan but the Knicks killed the 6ers this year with embiid fully healthy.  Think the Knicks took the game by 30 even with embiid scoring 30.  Knciks defense keeps them in any game and in any series.  Might sound bias but in years past I'd say yeah you are right.  Not to mention if we are doing injuries the Knicks are missing julius randle.  16 games knciks had a fully healthy team and was 14-2 with the best defensive rating in the nba.

It is clear that Dallas is leading and they are playing quite well, I don't think we have seen anything amazing from Luka Doncic in this series, he played as good as everyone expected him to play which is great and I believe that we are going to end up seeing him do as well as hoped for, not like it is going to be all that complicated.

Best we can hope at this point would be just realization that Kyrie Irving was a good trade because he helped the series a lot, coming back from 30 point difference and winning, while Kyrie is leading the team, was the proof of that.

Clippers aren't that bad neither, Kawhi and PG and Harden are all healthy, which is not something you see very often, they are good, but I just feel like not good enough.

I think as far as the other east games you mentioned, injuries have a lot to do with it.  Philadelphia steamrolls the Knicks with a healthy Embiid in my opinion.  Same with the Bucks against the Pacers.  Milwaukee with a healthy Giannis or a healthy Dame should be able to get by the Pacers.  Unfortunately, when it comes to NBA basketball and the postseason, the single biggest factor is which team is going to have their guys healthy out there...  With the new no resting rules, I think the NBA should seriously consider putting an additional week or maybe even two before starting the playoffs at the end of the season so players have at least a little time to get healthy.

If the Mavericks are able to finish it at game 6, I wonder how the Clippers off-season will be because there are rumors that the Clippers don't want to give the maximum deal like what they did to Kawhi earlier in the season. Would the Clippers retain him or will we see PG on another uniform? One of the teams that is eyeing him is the Magic. For me, it would work: more defense for the Magic, and PG will serve as the veteran that will push them further into the playoffs. One thing that I don't like about this one is that he might stunt the growth of the Magic's young players, but overall, PG in Magic is a nice fit. Another team that sounds nice is the OKC. George's coming back to Oklahoma will be great since he can be the last piece that makes the OKC a contending team. Also, the OKC lacks a veteran presence in the locker room, so it is PG's role to do that.

I was expecting some more fight from Miami Heat side against Boston Celtics, this alst game was more like a walkover than a post season game.

Very strange how equal are the games on the east side for this first round of games, a lot of keys in a 3-2 result already and with a ton of chance of reaching the seven game in a few of them.

I read the report and both are listed doubtful , so let's see if they'll play.

However, there's still a big question if that would help them, because they have been absent for a while especially Giannis, if he comes back, that might ruined the chemistry as they'll have to make an adjustment. Well, they have to be careful with this as it's a do or die game for them once again.