Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 154. (Read 902304 times)

Even in Stake website, the Lakers have 2.44 odds while the Nuggets have 1.59.
It's their home court and yet, bettors already know that the Lakers doesn't stand a chance to win against the defending champions.

11 straight losses, led by double-digits at one point in all 3 games, but eventually blew it all out. That's what the Lakers are. Their coach is very uncompetitive and don't know what he's doing like he's an inexperienced coach, Lebron and AD are the only 2 players that are carrying the team offensively, but they need help from other teammates as well. The problem though is that there's no help from other players. Russell who is their supposed 3rd scorer scored 0 pts in a crucial game.

I already predicted even before the playoffs that the Nuggets will sweep the Lakers if they face each other and right now, they're one win away from doing it "AGAIN". I just miss their 2020 roster when they won in the bubble. That roster is their best one ever since Lebron went to LA. 3 7-footers at that time is enough to defend Jokic. Now, Jokic is just toying with AD (the player who said that he's one of the best defenders in the NBA right now ).

OKC wins against the Pelicans and it's now 3-0. SGA dropped 24 points and he's really an underrated player for me.

As much as I want them to give anything to Lakers even 1 game, it is a game that no one gives anything to the others and no one owes a thing or two to the other teams, so it's true. This might become 4-0 when we've mostly hearing fans say 4-1.

I hope that he won't be looking forward the next Klay but he just did the last game but yeah, let's see if there's a redemption for his lackluster last game.

Yes, it's better to sweep them and not give the Lakers a chance and coach Malone sending the message. For sure the memories of last year's playoff are fresh and things have been said between them last year and it's like trash talking between the two.

Nevertheless, the Nuggets again have the chance to sweep the Lakers and I don't know how the Lakers can come back here. Even if Russell scores in this game, I don't see much difference though, as the Nuggets is mentally built different, they have that championship DNA already, so another frustrating season for Lebron and it might end tonight.

^ I don’t think the Nuggets will be giving the Lakers anything. I think they want another sweep over LeBron to send a message. This will be an interesting game to watch though. I don’t think the Lakers win, but the thing to watch will be DeAngelo Russell and what sort of effort he brings to the table after seemingly checking out of the last game.

With the way the Lakersa re playing that they feel tired when the Nuggets are leading comfortably, I'm sure they know that what they will try to achieve at the current standing is close to impossible. I'm afraid we are seeing a repeat there, so I wouldn't expect too much on a close out game even if the Lakers are still playing at home. Same here, I'm laying off this game, it's so unpredictable, it either the Lakers will not play their best or the Nuggets would give this to the Lakers and celebrate the win at home.

I think this will be a sweep but it's all going to depend on lebron and how much he presses.  He needs to cut the long range shots out and drive the hole.  Only way they win is if they get a couple Nuggets in foul trouble.  They have to press the situation.  I'm laying off this game bet wise because I don't ever bet on games lebron is looking at the offseason, never know the dudes head space. 

The Orlando Magic have seen a slight advantage over Cleveland and only in this game but for sure the Cleveland Cavaliers will make some adjustments now that their strategy has been revealed to them for sure Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs were the ones who have been very active in this game and right now the Orlando Magic could have tied this game but still, the game can still go and still favor the Cleveland Cavaliers.


I am really sad about what is happening with Lebron James right now the Nuggets are killing the Los Angeles Lakers in the 3rd game, and it was another win for the Denver Nuggets,  but I really want another win for Lebron and this time having him played with his son and getting another ring this season but for this, it is not the case This could be the End of The Lebron James Era, but let's just wait on what will happen and what will be escalated.

A clear side or opinion who really have that negative feelings against him, but we can't deny the fact that he's really the next most popular player in this league after MJ and Kobe and with his capability to play still even in his age, I mean still have that skills that's something that surely haters will continue to criticize him, he don't need to prove anything as he's already not on his prime and even how tough he  will try to build another super team, if the same system will be use where he's the one that will be the main focuse of their offense I guess there's no improvement that may take place.

Better to pair him with another super star who can drive his way player alike with DWade and Kyrie, that kind of player he needs someone who can really step up when he needs help.

For the first time today, a first-round series could be over. If the Denver Nuggets win tonight, they'll sweep the Lakers. I don't think there's much the Lakers can do. Maybe they can take this game and make it 4-1, but I think they're going to get swept. They needed to win Game 3, they couldn't do it. Jokić and his friends will finish the first round tonight so they don't get tired anymore. We saw how Gordon played, everybody wants to go to the next round as soon as possible.

I do not think that Lebron has anything to prove, not to me at the very least. You can make all the MJ and Kobe type of comparisons and anything you want, and I loved Kobe, the only jersey that I ever owned was Kobe jersey, so you could make any argument you want, but this dude broke over 40k, while being a top five passer ever, and he had one of the most clutch defensive plays in history of basketball as well.

So, you could argue whatever you want, for me he is up there and while he may not have that "fighter" style of mentality or "mamba" mentality, that doesn't mean that he was bad, we have seen him win 4 rings like that, which means imagine if this is relaxed and "not mamba mentality" Lebron, then what could he have been with mamba mentality? Score 50k and have 20k assists and 20k rebounds? Dude is a beast, let him be, he is 38 or 39 now, he could just straight up lose, Kobe was already retired, and MJ was playing for a shitty Wizards team by that point, Lebron is leading a Lakers team to playoffs.

Yep, the Lakers really fumbled that lineup. After getting beaten by the Suns in the first round, they decided to break that core, but I think the Lakers having no little rest after winning the championship and also some injuries to Davis and LeBron really affected their record that season, and I think if they had enough rest before starting the season, it might be a different story. Also, that Westbrook trade really messed up the Lakers. After trading for Westbrook, they started signing some minimum-contract guys and some veterans, resulting in an inefficient season for the Lakers because they had no depth. Then, after missing the playoffs, they fired Vogel. I mean, I really don't see why they would do that; he is a great coach and also a defensive-minded one. Lakers really had the formula to beat the Nuggets, but instead we are watching this 3-guard lineup of Darvin. 

Orlando couldn't dominate Cleveland in the first two games of the series, but in the third game they exploded at home and took the series with a spectacular win. If Orlando wants to keep their hopes alive, they need to win today's game. Both teams are mediocre away from home, but very good at home. If Orlando struggled a bit in the fourth game, I might change my mind about the series, but since they had a comfortable win in the third game, I think they will win the fourth game as well. Cleveland won't play a bad game, of course, but Orlando is likely to tie the series as they will play this game at home.

He is the current most popular player in NBA right now that’s why he always hater by the fans of other teams that he frequently destroyed before. Also he is known on forming super team just to get championships since he is the one who started it on NBA that makes many people angry on him.

Unlike Kobe and MJ who show greatness without relying on forming superteam. Lebron gets his championship due to his team and not by his own skills alone. I hate Lebron too way back when he is on Miami since they always beat my favorite team Chicago back then with his unfair super team that he keeps doing when he move back to Cleveland and Lakers.

Wahaha, I saw that. I thought it was a traveling but the commentators explained it very well. Thanks to Richard Jefferson. It was a gather and 2 steps, just enough to avoid the referee's whistle.
This guy explained it very well.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GUULOOYodKk
Luka does this every day. It just looks fishy because Gobert did it slowly and his steps are way too long.  I am more glad that the referee understood that because no whistle happened.

Anyway, Suns. Hmph. I put a lot of money into them because I thought they wouldn't let a 3-0 happen but it did. I was sad and angry watching the game and I know Booker is also feeling the same. No help coming from the teammates. Nurkic is playing badly, Grayson Allen is out, their best 3-point shooter. I thought Okogie would be the answer because he made a difference on the defensive end but then he was ejected with a Flagrant 2. The same thing happened in Clippers where WB hit Josh Green, ref only called a flagrant 1. Check it out. Both players are trying to reach for the ball but because the head is in the way it is hit. I want to see these referees be consistent with their calls.
The Suns had a good start putting the Twolves in foul trouble with 19 free throws if I was correct. I don't think they can recover unless Allen is back. Beal only got hot in the 4th quarter in 3-point range and it's too late.

One of the main reason why a lot of people were hating on LeBron is because he posed a threat on the goat debate/talks along with MJ and Kobe. Most people who hated him is either an MJ, Kobe, or Curry fan, but not all of them because there are those who are fan of the NBA who has no hate on his vocab but appreciate those elite players.
But honestly, I didn't put a bet on the Lakers this playoffs because I noticed that there are actually no adjustments Darvin Hamm have made for his squad. I still have faith with the them but not with their coach. Hamm can't simply pull a perfect way to execute good plays, rotations, and even the use of timeouts. I've noticed several times LeBron called time out first because Hamm don't know how to use it.

Yes, it's very unfortunate that Dame and Giannis are out in this playoff, and just like last year, they might exit again in the first round against the Pacers. Game is really unpredictable, when you thought that the Bucks has the advantage here, suddenly both of their superstars are out.

And so with only Middleton as the last best offense for them, I doubt that they can overcome the Pacers in this series. Might be the Bucks will have to make some changes for the next season just like any teams that are going to exit in the first round.

Another great defensive game by the Mavs against the Clippers are they force a lot of turnovers that translates into easy basket. And then in the first quarter Lively is the recipient of alley oops and the Clippers have no answer. WB was ejected in this game and it's obvious due to frustration.

Playoff Kawhi disappeared in this game, just 9 points and it was only PG and Harden carrying the team. Terrence Mann is also a non-factor in this game. Now, Mavs are up 2-1 and not sure how the Clippers are going to adjust in the next game. They have to be aggressive and not allow Kyrie and Luka to have easy points.

You know you are going to lose the game when Rudy Gobert steal and go for a Euro hehehe.

Suns still no answer, now they are down 0-3 against the Wolves, and like the Lakers, probably a sweep by the Timberwolves team. Durant though, I'm seeing that he will take over this game but he just settled for a jump shot and there are no fire inside of him.

So I wouldn't be surprised that the Wolves are going to make it a sweep and have a good rest from this series.

Turning the injuries into an advantage, Indiana took the lead in the series. Staying healthy in the playoffs is very important. Without Giannis, the Bucks lose much of their strength. When Lillard is added to this, the inevitable happens. Even though Middleton contributes well, it's not enough for them to win. Haliburton shot very poorly, the Pacers' other players made a collective contribution and they won in overtime. More importantly, if Lillard suffers an Achilles injury, it will affect the fate of the series. Opportunity for the Pacers, nightmare for the Bucks.

Yes, I do agree, and him playing like Gabe Vincent, Prince and Dinwiddie against the Nuggets? Lol, it's not going to work. For now let's give the Lakers the benefit of at least winning one game, next game will be big for them, just win one might be good for their mentality.  . But if the Nuggets wanted to go for a sweep then then fans should bring their brooms. Rob Pelinka position could also be in the line here. But let's see, I think fans here will agree that there will be a huge changes for next season and we will see new players again around Lebron and AD.