Upon watching the game of GSW vs Lakers, the Warrior's bench is just too deep. Since they are too focus on the offensive 3-point threat of Curry on the court, he intentionally runs on the court looking for quick and easy 2s while leaving the other Warriors open for 3s. Jordan Poole has shown significant improvement over the last seasons and on that game, he stepped up and showed on what he is capable of.
Lakers still have to find their chemistry around the court. Without a doubt, as individual players, they are gifted with the likes of Westbrook, Carmelo, Bazemore, James, but they have yet to fix their ball movement and team chemistry.
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Ben Simmons is really a big loss for the team, his contribution in the regular season is huge, his problem just started in the series against the Hawks but it could also be mishandling of the 76ers coaching staff. For a superstar that would choose not t play if he will not get traded, there must be some big pain inside that he doesn't want to cooperate with the team.
Simmons was offended by the coach, teammates, team management, and especially by fans. I guess these are the main reasons why he probably hates everything about Philadelphia. Anyway, the 76ers should find a replacement for him if they want to fight for the title this season.For him to be packing up his home and moving so quickly I would think he was probably getting lots of death threats and possibly even having his home vandalized. I don't blame him for leaving. As an individual, I applaud him. As a fan of the NBA, the power dynamic has shifted way too far to the players. The owners are starting to not be respected for their investment and that scares me. As much as I think it would be a lose-lose for everyone involved, I think it would be a longterm win for the NBA if the 6ers just left him sitting without pay to show that players do not control the league.
Ben Simmons is really a big loss for the team, his contribution in the regular season is huge, his problem just started in the series against the Hawks but it could also be mishandling of the 76ers coaching staff. For a superstar that would choose not t play if he will not get traded, there must be some big pain inside that he doesn't want to cooperate with the team.
Simmons was offended by the coach, teammates, team management, and especially by fans. I guess these are the main reasons why he probably hates everything about Philadelphia. Anyway, the 76ers should find a replacement for him if they want to fight for the title this season. 
This is a bold call. I know Nets are having issues with Kyrie while Sixers with Ben but it's hard to think of Bulls and Miami defeating them. You still have the defending champs working under the radar.
We still have the Hawks and the Knicks as well, so it's going to be very difficult for Miami and the Bulls. But we will see, there could be surprises if Sixers because of the Ben Simmons saga will not figure in the top 3 standing in the East.
Ben Simmons is really a big loss for the team, his contribution in the regular season is huge, his problem just started in the series against the Hawks but it could also be mishandling of the 76ers coaching staff. For a superstar that would choose not t play if he will not get traded, there must be some big pain inside that he doesn't want to cooperate with the team.
Regardless, he still has to stay professional as he is still under contract, with the attitude he should, which could affect his future in the NBA as other teams that could be interested in the trade would see it a bad attitude for him that one day could also happen to them. This saga won't be over soon, as long as the 76ers will continue to keep their ego as well, Simmons will remain useless while the 76ers will carry the effect.
I was surprised they got swept by the Bucks, actually, I thought they would be able to beat the Bucks in the series, but what a big bounce back by the Bucks for avenging their previous season's loss, so I guess the Heat would not allow that to happen and they would also avenge their previous season loss if they will face the Bucks. I'm excited about the coming season, I believe that Miami will have a good regular season and their ranking will be in the top 4.
West is still quite strong and I would say overall west is stronger than east as well. However we have seen Toronto win, Miami loss, Bucks win in the last 3 seasons, which shows that east has been getting better and west has been not bringing what is expected from them. I would say that this year if Miami actually plays the way people expect them to be, that is 4 teams which people could be scared on the east. Miami, Sixers if they can handle this simmons thing, celtics and obviously Bucks.There are few others if you care to check but these four is the biggest names there. I am not sure if top 4 of West would be able to compete with that. Not because west doesn't have the talent for it, they absolutely do, they are great, but they keep underperforming during playoffs so I am not entirely sure if it would be reasonable to assume west would be as good.
This is a bold call. I know Nets are having issues with Kyrie while Sixers with Ben but it's hard to think of Bulls and Miami defeating them. You still have the defending champs working under the radar.
We still have the Hawks and the Knicks as well, so it's going to be very difficult for Miami and the Bulls. But we will see, there could be surprises if Sixers because of the Ben Simmons saga will not figure in the top 3 standing in the East.
Ben Simmons is really a big loss for the team, his contribution in the regular season is huge, his problem just started in the series against the Hawks but it could also be mishandling of the 76ers coaching staff. For a superstar that would choose not t play if he will not get traded, there must be some big pain inside that he doesn't want to cooperate with the team.
I think Chicago Bulls and Miami heat are the teams where the winning odds are in favor, that's my top 2 pic teams that will fight for the championship this 2022,
Let me correct you that they will fight for the Eastern conference and not on the NBA championship. Maybe you already know that but it's confusing.If this two teams will play consistent, then they are going to be a force in the East. Chicago's roster are one of the most fascinating team this season with Lowry, Vucevic, Ball and DeRozan + Lavine.
This is a bold call. I know Nets are having issues with Kyrie while Sixers with Ben but it's hard to think of Bulls and Miami defeating them. You still have the defending champs working under the radar.
We still have the Hawks and the Knicks as well, so it's going to be very difficult for Miami and the Bulls. But we will see, there could be surprises if Sixers because of the Ben Simmons saga will not figure in the top 3 standing in the East.
Gamblers like me though could take advantage of this. There's always a chance for teams like Hawks, Suns or even Bulls to win the game so if you are a kind of an underdog type of a gambler who can take the risk then this type of bets will be interesting for you.
Mavericks and Nuggets are also teams that we should look at, they may have stick with their main players but their chemistry will be a lot better now which could be a winning piece of their puzzle with why they can't be in the Finals.
I saw one play this preseason when Luka made a pass to Porzingis during a transition play, and it will be scary if they are in good terms now. That's something to look at when the regular season starts.
Mavericks and Nuggets are also teams that we should look at, they may have stick with their main players but their chemistry will be a lot better now which could be a winning piece of their puzzle with why they can't be in the Finals.
I saw one play this preseason when Luka made a pass to Porzingis during a transition play, and it will be scary if they are in good terms now. That's something to look at when the regular season starts.
Yes, that is very true. If you know the depth of the game and know the teams very well, betting on these underrated teams is a good choice as some people tend to opt for the teams like Lakers who get the most spotlight in order to go for a safe bet. So betting on teams like these could be a good option because though they don't get the spotlight much, they are actually very capable teams.
There was a huge pre-season game last night which was Brooklyn Nets - Milwaukee Bucks. I was having doubts that we wouldn't see the star players of these teams again. But I was happy to see players like Durant and Harden. They didn't show an insane performance as it was just a pre-season game. But still, it was a high scoring game and Nets won by 119-115 at the end.
That was a pretty great and entertaining match in my opinion. KD played quite well in my eyes he got 18 points and 3 assists and took 6 rebounds which is a quite good stat.
Harden and Blake's performance was below average in the match. They scored 6 and 3 points respectively. Jordan Nwora scored a massive 30 points for the bucks and got 8 rebounds. All in all a very high-scoring and close game and congrats to the nets for winning.
That's true, teams like Lakers or the Nets get all the attention, whether they do good or bad. Lakers also do deserve the attention as they are a stacked team with lots of start players, But I think the sixers should solve the Ben Simmons problem as soon as possible because if this keeps going on, both the team and the players will be affected very badly and I hope that Simmons gets traded fast. And about these underrated teams, I don't know if anything can be done about it. Unless they sign some huge names, they will stay underrated. Maybe another thing that could be done is through PR and promoting themselves more on the social media platforms.
Gamblers like me though could take advantage of this. There's always a chance for teams like Hawks, Suns or even Bulls to win the game so if you are a kind of an underdog type of a gambler who can take the risk then this type of bets will be interesting for you. Mavericks and Nuggets are also teams that we should look at, they may have stick with their main players but their chemistry will be a lot better now which could be a winning piece of their puzzle with why they can't be in the Finals.
I saw one play this preseason when Luka made a pass to Porzingis during a transition play, and it will be scary if they are in good terms now. That's something to look at when the regular season starts.
I'm not counting the 76ers now, they seem weak in the playoffs and they are still not trading Ben Simmons, it could create a problem for the team.
Instead, I like to see the Hawks improve as they beat the 76ers and I'm pretty sure they learn a lot in the experience of that playoff.
Heat should improve this season but just like any other team, health is always very important.
Hawks is still underrated even if they fought in Eastern Conference Finals. Just like how Bucks is underrated even if they are the champions. Instead, I like to see the Hawks improve as they beat the 76ers and I'm pretty sure they learn a lot in the experience of that playoff.
Heat should improve this season but just like any other team, health is always very important.
This is why we don't see both teams being hyped anywhere. Not in Twitter, or any social media applications. Even with sports analysts you won't hear their team names being mentioned or even the players.
All eyes are on Lakers and Nets and teams like Suns, Hawks, Clippers, and Bucks will just need to prove themselves with their performance.
That's true, teams like Lakers or the Nets get all the attention, whether they do good or bad. Lakers also do deserve the attention as they are a stacked team with lots of start players, But I think the sixers should solve the Ben Simmons problem as soon as possible because if this keeps going on, both the team and the players will be affected very badly and I hope that Simmons gets traded fast. And about these underrated teams, I don't know if anything can be done about it. Unless they sign some huge names, they will stay underrated. Maybe another thing that could be done is through PR and promoting themselves more on the social media platforms.
I think Chicago Bulls and Miami heat are the teams where the winning odds are in favor, that's my top 2 pic teams that will fight for the championship this 2022,
Let me correct you that they will fight for the Eastern conference and not on the NBA championship. Maybe you already know that but it's confusing.This is a bold call. I know Nets are having issues with Kyrie while Sixers with Ben but it's hard to think of Bulls and Miami defeating them. You still have the defending champs working under the radar.
I think Chicago Bulls and Miami heat are the teams where the winning odds are in favor, that's my top 2 pic teams that will fight for the championship this 2022, just my guess though based on their past games this year. Nobody knows who's gonna be the champion next year since it will entirely depends on their team performances especially on their aces.
There was a huge pre-season game last night which was Brooklyn Nets - Milwaukee Bucks. I was having doubts that we wouldn't see the star players of these teams again. But I was happy to see players like Durant and Harden. They didn't show an insane performance as it was just a pre-season game. But still, it was a high scoring game and Nets won by 119-115 at the end.
Anyone watched the Bulls' past 3 games this preseason?
The chemistry is there, the way they communicate, they literally have 4 highflyers in the court, LaVine, Caruso, Ball and Derozan, the best part here is not their vertical though, it's how they pass the ball, Lonzo and Caruso are great all-around players and can definitely be productive on the court.
I'm not rooting for the Bulls though since I love GSW but judging on the Bulls' last 3 games, they look like a powerhouse team indeed, chemistry-wise, and potentially, also, let's not forget about Derrick Jones Jr. as well, so they technically have 5 highflyers on the court, we're gonna be seeing a lot of beautiful plays from this team this season, and that is if they'll all be healthy, the Bulls sure do look like a playoff team, the potential is there, consistency comes next.
Lonzo is known for being a hard-working point guard but what gets in the way to stardom is his errors. The chemistry is there, the way they communicate, they literally have 4 highflyers in the court, LaVine, Caruso, Ball and Derozan, the best part here is not their vertical though, it's how they pass the ball, Lonzo and Caruso are great all-around players and can definitely be productive on the court.
I'm not rooting for the Bulls though since I love GSW but judging on the Bulls' last 3 games, they look like a powerhouse team indeed, chemistry-wise, and potentially, also, let's not forget about Derrick Jones Jr. as well, so they technically have 5 highflyers on the court, we're gonna be seeing a lot of beautiful plays from this team this season, and that is if they'll all be healthy, the Bulls sure do look like a playoff team, the potential is there, consistency comes next.
LaVine won't have any problem with them, he had been waiting for someone to help him out to lift the Bulls back on the radar and this might be the best chance he could ever get.
DeRozan will be one of their key players here as now LaVine can focus on being an outside shooter while DeRozan will use his attacking skills for spacing.
I don't see any history of bad injuries with these guys so I think they do have a chance to be in the playoffs.
Anyone watched the Bulls' past 3 games this preseason?
The chemistry is there, the way they communicate, they literally have 4 highflyers in the court, LaVine, Caruso, Ball and Derozan, the best part here is not their vertical though, it's how they pass the ball, Lonzo and Caruso are great all-around players and can definitely be productive on the court.
I'm not rooting for the Bulls though since I love GSW but judging on the Bulls' last 3 games, they look like a powerhouse team indeed, chemistry-wise, and potentially, also, let's not forget about Derrick Jones Jr. as well, so they technically have 5 highflyers on the court, we're gonna be seeing a lot of beautiful plays from this team this season, and that is if they'll all be healthy, the Bulls sure do look like a playoff team, the potential is there, consistency comes next.
The chemistry is there, they are performing well in their last games but the problem is no one is focusing on what they are doing. They are focusing more on Kyrie's dramas, Lakers, Nets etc. The chemistry is there, the way they communicate, they literally have 4 highflyers in the court, LaVine, Caruso, Ball and Derozan, the best part here is not their vertical though, it's how they pass the ball, Lonzo and Caruso are great all-around players and can definitely be productive on the court.
I'm not rooting for the Bulls though since I love GSW but judging on the Bulls' last 3 games, they look like a powerhouse team indeed, chemistry-wise, and potentially, also, let's not forget about Derrick Jones Jr. as well, so they technically have 5 highflyers on the court, we're gonna be seeing a lot of beautiful plays from this team this season, and that is if they'll all be healthy, the Bulls sure do look like a playoff team, the potential is there, consistency comes next.
With the recent moves that they've done this off-season, they have a better team right now. Lavine can have more help with this players especially Ball who improved his three-point shooting. I'm not rooting them to be a championship contender though but they can be a playoff contender still.
I'm not counting the 76ers now, they seem weak in the playoffs and they are still not trading Ben Simmons, it could create a problem for the team.
Instead, I like to see the Hawks improve as they beat the 76ers and I'm pretty sure they learn a lot in the experience of that playoff.
Heat should improve this season but just like any other team, health is always very important.
Hawks is still underrated even if they fought in Eastern Conference Finals. Just like how Bucks is underrated even if they are the champions. Instead, I like to see the Hawks improve as they beat the 76ers and I'm pretty sure they learn a lot in the experience of that playoff.
Heat should improve this season but just like any other team, health is always very important.
This is why we don't see both teams being hyped anywhere. Not in Twitter, or any social media applications. Even with sports analysts you won't hear their team names being mentioned or even the players.
All eyes are on Lakers and Nets and teams like Suns, Hawks, Clippers, and Bucks will just need to prove themselves with their performance.
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Even it's just a pre-season, we can see that the new Bulls roster are comfortable with each other. There seems no problem building the chemistry. It's like they are teammates for long. No issue, no drama but just playing basketball.
This is what you would expect when you put up a team of players that are not ball-hogs and has good court vision. This team could end up third behind Bucks/Nets after the regular season. It would be awesome if they could upset either of them in the playoffs.Even it's just a pre-season, we can see that the new Bulls roster are comfortable with each other. There seems no problem building the chemistry. It's like they are teammates for long. No issue, no drama but just playing basketball.
Early to tell about they could end up third behind bucks/nets after this regular season.
I doubt that. Though the bulls are actually exercising their team chemistry by letting their key players play like their regular minutes and the outcome is excellent, but still is just a pre-season.
Don't forget about the Celtics, Heat, Sixers, and even the Hawks had a terrific run last season.
However, base on what they have shown to us in the pre-season they could possibly land in the 3rd spot, but those teams I have mentioned above are a tough contender for the spot.
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Even it's just a pre-season, we can see that the new Bulls roster are comfortable with each other. There seems no problem building the chemistry. It's like they are teammates for long. No issue, no drama but just playing basketball.
This is what you would expect when you put up a team of players that are not ball-hogs and has good court vision. This team could end up third behind Bucks/Nets after the regular season. It would be awesome if they could upset either of them in the playoffs.Even it's just a pre-season, we can see that the new Bulls roster are comfortable with each other. There seems no problem building the chemistry. It's like they are teammates for long. No issue, no drama but just playing basketball.
Early to tell about they could end up third behind bucks/nets after this regular season since didn't see the real action yet, maybe they are in good shape right now but the question is could they sustain that chemistry up to the play-offs? Many sudden change and expected things will happen and perfect example to show is the Suns last season. But its good to see how they do well on pre-season so lets see if they can prove that they are a big deal now this season.
Most eyes are on Bucks, Nets, and Sixers on the East but we shouldn't sleep on this Heat team.
I'm not counting the 76ers now, they seem weak in the playoffs and they are still not trading Ben Simmons, it could create a problem for the team.
Instead, I like to see the Hawks improve as they beat the 76ers and I'm pretty sure they learn a lot in the experience of that playoff.
Heat should improve this season but just like any other team, health is always very important.
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Even it's just a pre-season, we can see that the new Bulls roster are comfortable with each other. There seems no problem building the chemistry. It's like they are teammates for long. No issue, no drama but just playing basketball.
This is what you would expect when you put up a team of players that are not ball-hogs and has good court vision. This team could end up third behind Bucks/Nets after the regular season. It would be awesome if they could upset either of them in the playoffs.Even it's just a pre-season, we can see that the new Bulls roster are comfortable with each other. There seems no problem building the chemistry. It's like they are teammates for long. No issue, no drama but just playing basketball.
Early to tell about they could end up third behind bucks/nets after this regular season since didn't see the real action yet, maybe they are in good shape right now but the question is could they sustain that chemistry up to the play-offs? Many sudden change and expected things will happen and perfect example to show is the Suns last season. But its good to see how they do well on pre-season so lets see if they can prove that they are a big deal now this season.
Most eyes are on Bucks, Nets, and Sixers on the East but we shouldn't sleep on this Heat team.
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