Let’s go Kings!
I'm with you on this one.
Surprised it's a close game considering Zion is not playing and BI is out of "shape".
Go Kings!!
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I'm with you on this one.
Surprised it's a close game considering Zion is not playing and BI is out of "shape".
Go Kings!!
Let’s go Kings!
So far Miami looks good without Jimmy buckets but it's a long game. Chicago started off real cold. Who does everyone have in the next game? I'm on the Pelicans, think home cooking helps them pull through like it's been for miami.
Honestly, I'm surprised by the Heat's performance in this game. Looks like the Heat don't need Butler and Rozier to beat an opponent like the Bulls. There are still 5 minutes left in the 4th quarter, but the Heat are already leading by 27 points. As for the Pelicans, if they perform as they did with the Lakers, they will hardly have any chance against the Kings.
So far Miami looks good without Jimmy buckets but it's a long game. Chicago started off real cold. Who does everyone have in the next game? I'm on the Pelicans, think home cooking helps them pull through like it's been for miami.
As for Paul George, I agree on this one but the roster's been lock and good luck to USA team to the Olympics.
Yeah, he deserved a spot as after his serious injury, got healed and has been playing still like his prime. PG13 could add more depth on the team USA but the current roster are strong enough to bring home the gold. They don't want to make the same mistake again like what happen during the FIBA world, now they are gonna send the NBA's best players (USA ONLY) to ensure a win.
as we can see on the betting odds, team USA is still the heavy favorite with -500 odds, follow by Serbia with +750, but there's a huge difference.
https://www.covers.com/olympics/mens-basketball-odds
Brunson maybe for Kawhi but I'm thinking, they will be lacking forwards if they will remove Kawhi that's why they gave the final spot to him.
Yeah, Brunson is also a good one and deserves a spot there but due to the limited number of slots, he's not in.These members are too good enough for the team US and maybe we can see a good play in this time. Cause other countries have a good team as well like Serbia, France , and Canada these teams are very good as well but my prediction in this are if the team US will loss then they will behind not exceed in 25 points but I think team US will fight for the finals. As we all know the capabilities of the players this time. Even though they don't have enough chemistry but veterans moves is there.
This is a serious roster that tells other team "we'll taking home the gold".
No Jimmy Buckets! 
Jimmy Butler officially ruled out of Friday's do-or-die Play-In game vs. Bulls
We're waiting for him this play-in and then he's got injured for the very first game. This MCL sprain on his right knee really, come on. We know how he changes and puts himself into beast mode every play-in/playoffs that they're going.
I guess that there's no more threat to the Celtics with this news. But with the Bulls, as they'll be the one for their next matchup, everyone is going to put money on the line for the Bulls.
Jimmy Butler officially ruled out of Friday's do-or-die Play-In game vs. Bulls
We're waiting for him this play-in and then he's got injured for the very first game. This MCL sprain on his right knee really, come on. We know how he changes and puts himself into beast mode every play-in/playoffs that they're going.
I guess that there's no more threat to the Celtics with this news. But with the Bulls, as they'll be the one for their next matchup, everyone is going to put money on the line for the Bulls.
They might I just wouldn't count out the Heat. Not that Jimmy isn't the biggest part of that team but you never know in one and done games. One cold streak by either team and you can lose. Like the regular season when good teams lose to bottom feeders. That's where 7 game series come in play.
It's already 1-0 in favor of Bulls and this 2nd game, no Jimmy and that's an advantage still for the Bulls. But we'd see then if this is going to game 3 since there have been a lot of games in the past that they're able to win even if there's no Jimmy on the roster.
Over time the best teams win but one and done I hate betting.
He has made a lot of bettors richer last season but maybe not this time but I hope that they win later. I love this confidence from Anthony Edwards and I agree with him. He’s 100% the best young talent in the NBA right now and if he can keep his head on straight and continue trying to get better, I don’t see how anyone could be better.
"I'll be the best player in the NBA in about two to three years."
- Anthony Edwards
It's possible, I just hope that he won't get that career destroying injury just as what happened to the many aspiring greatest players but then, lost it all when they've contained it. And speaking of him, congratulations to him for being part of the Team USA."I'll be the best player in the NBA in about two to three years."
- Anthony Edwards
Team USA has released their roster for the upcoming 2024 Olympics.
LeBron James
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Devin Booker
Jayson Tatum
Anthony Davis
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Edwards
Jrue Holiday
Bam Adebayo
Kawhi Leonard
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Devin Booker
Jayson Tatum
Anthony Davis
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Edwards
Jrue Holiday
Bam Adebayo
Kawhi Leonard
Who do you think should have been there?
These members are too good enough for the team US and maybe we can see a good play in this time. Cause other countries have a good team as well like Serbia, France , and Canada these teams are very good as well but my prediction in this are if the team US will loss then they will behind not exceed in 25 points but I think team US will fight for the finals. As we all know the capabilities of the players this time. Even though they don't have enough chemistry but veterans moves is there.
Agreed, I like the makeup of this squad. I think the x factor is lebron. It's his last trip with the US jersey on and he is playing for his legacy. I don't think anyone on the international level can compete with him if he is in fight mode and drives. If he takes outside shots all touny they will be in trouble. That's the key here for them I think.
Right, solid combination and this team will be lead by Lebron and Steph Curry and this players are going to play with pride as they will be carrying the US flag and try to redeem themselves again.
They might be lacking on the height as we have other teams way above 7 footers as their center, but I guess Bam and AD and Joel are used to playing big mean and they are going to used that experience to push the centers of the other teams. Just a question whether they will blend on time and get that Gold again.
I love this confidence from Anthony Edwards and I agree with him. He’s 100% the best young talent in the NBA right now and if he can keep his head on straight and continue trying to get better, I don’t see how anyone could be better.
"I'll be the best player in the NBA in about two to three years."
- Anthony Edwards
It's possible, I just hope that he won't get that career destroying injury just as what happened to the many aspiring greatest players but then, lost it all when they've contained it. And speaking of him, congratulations to him for being part of the Team USA."I'll be the best player in the NBA in about two to three years."
- Anthony Edwards
Team USA has released their roster for the upcoming 2024 Olympics.
LeBron James
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Devin Booker
Jayson Tatum
Anthony Davis
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Edwards
Jrue Holiday
Bam Adebayo
Kawhi Leonard
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Devin Booker
Jayson Tatum
Anthony Davis
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Edwards
Jrue Holiday
Bam Adebayo
Kawhi Leonard
Who do you think should have been there?
These members are too good enough for the team US and maybe we can see a good play in this time. Cause other countries have a good team as well like Serbia, France , and Canada these teams are very good as well but my prediction in this are if the team US will loss then they will behind not exceed in 25 points but I think team US will fight for the finals. As we all know the capabilities of the players this time. Even though they don't have enough chemistry but veterans moves is there.
Agreed, I like the makeup of this squad. I think the x factor is lebron. It's his last trip with the US jersey on and he is playing for his legacy. I don't think anyone on the international level can compete with him if he is in fight mode and drives. If he takes outside shots all touny they will be in trouble. That's the key here for them I think.
Domantas doesn't play for the US; he plays for Lithuania, a European team. Another notable player that played for that team is Jonas Valanciunas of the Pelicans, but yeah, having a Sabonis-type player on the US team is really a great help for the team. But I think most of the players included are deserving of being there. It is a combination of young and seasoned veterans, as well as a mixture of offense and defense, so I think this team is complete and ready to avenge the US in the Olympics. A player that I am questioning here is Embiid. I know that he is 30 and, of course, he also wants to win a gold medal in his career since it is a good accolade for him, but playing for the US? I mean, he's from Cameroon, so he should be representing that country. But with him living in the US for half of his life and having his son as an American citizen, I think it is fair to say that he is good at playing for the US.
I don’t like AD to be on this line-up since Embiid is already enough. Only the chemistry will decide if this team will work or flop since other international team has a lot of training together compared to this US team that has a limited time to workout for their chemistry.
Embiid is enough? I don't think so. I hope you have realized that the only legitimate Center on this line up is only Embiid and Davis. If you say Bam Adebayo, well he is undersized for a Center position, he will not match the European players who plays at the Center position. If you say Embiid is enough, who's gonna occupy the Center position in the 2nd unit?
Now, as for the team chemistry, I don't think they'll have a major problem about it.
I think I might even prefer Anthony Davis in the said roster compared to Embiid who is clearly still recovering from a major surgery, Anthony Davis is very versatile and also a two-way player, and with Lebron on the roster you can only anticipate a deeper chemistry between them.
Yes, I do agree, AD is playing solid all throughout this season as well, While Joel come from a injury and not sure if he is 100% recovered already as I think the Sixers needs him in time to get into a playoff spot.
Bam Adebayo is sole backup center would likely be a failed project, because Bam Adebayo is indeed undersized for a center playing against the new approach of teams which favors playing highly sized players for forward and center roles, Bam would definitely struggle against a French team for instance pairing Wemby and Gobert as F and C.
And it could be the US is really playing small and they could indeed be undersize in the center position for Olympic competition. But I think what they will do is to use their speed again and try to outhustle European players if that works.
Domantas doesn't play for the US; he plays for Lithuania, a European team. Another notable player that played for that team is Jonas Valanciunas of the Pelicans, but yeah, having a Sabonis-type player on the US team is really a great help for the team. But I think most of the players included are deserving of being there. It is a combination of young and seasoned veterans, as well as a mixture of offense and defense, so I think this team is complete and ready to avenge the US in the Olympics. A player that I am questioning here is Embiid. I know that he is 30 and, of course, he also wants to win a gold medal in his career since it is a good accolade for him, but playing for the US? I mean, he's from Cameroon, so he should be representing that country. But with him living in the US for half of his life and having his son as an American citizen, I think it is fair to say that he is good at playing for the US.
I don’t like AD to be on this line-up since Embiid is already enough. Only the chemistry will decide if this team will work or flop since other international team has a lot of training together compared to this US team that has a limited time to workout for their chemistry.
Embiid is enough? I don't think so. I hope you have realized that the only legitimate Center on this line up is only Embiid and Davis. If you say Bam Adebayo, well he is undersized for a Center position, he will not match the European players who plays at the Center position. If you say Embiid is enough, who's gonna occupy the Center position in the 2nd unit?
Now, as for the team chemistry, I don't think they'll have a major problem about it. I mean these players are an elite players who has the talent to understand how the game works and how it's supposed to work, they have played each other for several years, reviewing tapes after tapes to try to read their moves and the way they play. They are the superstars in each team, they knew the style of play they play on the court.
Also, how do we know if the other international teams have spent more time in trainings that the US do? When these international players who also has their own league they played.
Domantas doesn't play for the US; he plays for Lithuania, a European team. Another notable player that played for that team is Jonas Valanciunas of the Pelicans, but yeah, having a Sabonis-type player on the US team is really a great help for the team. But I think most of the players included are deserving of being there. It is a combination of young and seasoned veterans, as well as a mixture of offense and defense, so I think this team is complete and ready to avenge the US in the Olympics. A player that I am questioning here is Embiid. I know that he is 30 and, of course, he also wants to win a gold medal in his career since it is a good accolade for him, but playing for the US? I mean, he's from Cameroon, so he should be representing that country. But with him living in the US for half of his life and having his son as an American citizen, I think it is fair to say that he is good at playing for the US.
I don’t like AD to be on this line-up since Embiid is already enough. Only the chemistry will decide if this team will work or flop since other international team has a lot of training together compared to this US team that has a limited time to workout for their chemistry.
Embiid is enough? I don't think so. I hope you have realized that the only legitimate Center on this line up is only Embiid and Davis. If you say Bam Adebayo, well he is undersized for a Center position, he will not match the European players who plays at the Center position. If you say Embiid is enough, who's gonna occupy the Center position in the 2nd unit?
Now, as for the team chemistry, I don't think they'll have a major problem about it.
I think I might even prefer Anthony Davis in the said roster compared to Embiid who is clearly still recovering from a major surgery, Anthony Davis is very versatile and also a two-way player, and with Lebron on the roster you can only anticipate a deeper chemistry between them.
Bam Adebayo is sole backup center would likely be a failed project, because Bam Adebayo is indeed undersized for a center playing against the new approach of teams which favors playing highly sized players for forward and center roles, Bam would definitely struggle against a French team for instance pairing Wemby and Gobert as F and C.
Domantas doesn't play for the US; he plays for Lithuania, a European team. Another notable player that played for that team is Jonas Valanciunas of the Pelicans, but yeah, having a Sabonis-type player on the US team is really a great help for the team. But I think most of the players included are deserving of being there. It is a combination of young and seasoned veterans, as well as a mixture of offense and defense, so I think this team is complete and ready to avenge the US in the Olympics. A player that I am questioning here is Embiid. I know that he is 30 and, of course, he also wants to win a gold medal in his career since it is a good accolade for him, but playing for the US? I mean, he's from Cameroon, so he should be representing that country. But with him living in the US for half of his life and having his son as an American citizen, I think it is fair to say that he is good at playing for the US.
I don’t like AD to be on this line-up since Embiid is already enough. Only the chemistry will decide if this team will work or flop since other international team has a lot of training together compared to this US team that has a limited time to workout for their chemistry.
Embiid is enough? I don't think so. I hope you have realized that the only legitimate Center on this line up is only Embiid and Davis. If you say Bam Adebayo, well he is undersized for a Center position, he will not match the European players who plays at the Center position. If you say Embiid is enough, who's gonna occupy the Center position in the 2nd unit?
Now, as for the team chemistry, I don't think they'll have a major problem about it. I mean these players are an elite players who has the talent to understand how the game works and how it's supposed to work, they have played each other for several years, reviewing tapes after tapes to try to read their moves and the way they play. They are the superstars in each team, they knew the style of play they play on the court.
Also, how do we know if the other international teams have spent more time in trainings that the US do? When these international players who also has their own league they played.
I love this confidence from Anthony Edwards and I agree with him. He’s 100% the best young talent in the NBA right now and if he can keep his head on straight and continue trying to get better, I don’t see how anyone could be better.
"I'll be the best player in the NBA in about two to three years."
- Anthony Edwards
It's possible, I just hope that he won't get that career destroying injury just as what happened to the many aspiring greatest players but then, lost it all when they've contained it. And speaking of him, congratulations to him for being part of the Team USA."I'll be the best player in the NBA in about two to three years."
- Anthony Edwards
Team USA has released their roster for the upcoming 2024 Olympics.
LeBron James
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Devin Booker
Jayson Tatum
Anthony Davis
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Edwards
Jrue Holiday
Bam Adebayo
Kawhi Leonard
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Devin Booker
Jayson Tatum
Anthony Davis
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Edwards
Jrue Holiday
Bam Adebayo
Kawhi Leonard
Who do you think should have been there?
These members are too good enough for the team US and maybe we can see a good play in this time. Cause other countries have a good team as well like Serbia, France , and Canada these teams are very good as well but my prediction in this are if the team US will loss then they will behind not exceed in 25 points but I think team US will fight for the finals. As we all know the capabilities of the players this time. Even though they don't have enough chemistry but veterans moves is there.
Domantas doesn't play for the US; he plays for Lithuania, a European team. Another notable player that played for that team is Jonas Valanciunas of the Pelicans, but yeah, having a Sabonis-type player on the US team is really a great help for the team. But I think most of the players included are deserving of being there. It is a combination of young and seasoned veterans, as well as a mixture of offense and defense, so I think this team is complete and ready to avenge the US in the Olympics. A player that I am questioning here is Embiid. I know that he is 30 and, of course, he also wants to win a gold medal in his career since it is a good accolade for him, but playing for the US? I mean, he's from Cameroon, so he should be representing that country. But with him living in the US for half of his life and having his son as an American citizen, I think it is fair to say that he is good at playing for the US.
This team is more than ready to avenge team US. Even if you only choose 6 players with their respective roles and add decent bench players that doesn’t have a star power is already enough to dominate the olympics since too much star might overwhelm each other that might be the reason to limit their full potential.
I don’t like AD to be on this line-up since Embiid is already enough. Only the chemistry will decide if this team will work or flop since other international team has a lot of training together compared to this US team that has a limited time to workout for their chemistry.
Team USA has released their roster for the upcoming 2024 Olympics.
Who do you think should have been there?
Brunson maybe for Kawhi but I'm thinking, they will be lacking forwards if they will remove Kawhi that's why they gave the final spot to him. LeBron James
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Devin Booker
Jayson Tatum
Anthony Davis
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Edwards
Jrue Holiday
Bam Adebayo
Kawhi Leonard
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Devin Booker
Jayson Tatum
Anthony Davis
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Edwards
Jrue Holiday
Bam Adebayo
Kawhi Leonard
Who do you think should have been there?
TBH, I can't think of any US players that can replace any of those chosen because that's pretty stacked up already. The starting 5 is already good. My projected starting 5 would be James, Curry, Durant, Embiid and Edwards. Their second 5 is pretty stacked up as well. I don't think that other countries will defeat this roster of the US anymore. They're like "It's our turn already. It's been many years since we won our last gold." I don't think that any country can defeat this "Revenge" team as they call. Maybe the countries that can come close are Serbia, Canada, Lithuania, and France.
Just to add. When they won their last gold medal, the average gap between the US and their opponent in terms of points is around 30 PPG. I'm not saying that it will happen again, but there's a chance that this US team will defeat other countries with a gap of at least 10 PPG. That's how pretty stack this team are. I just hope that other countries are prepared for this one.
Team USA has released their roster for the upcoming 2024 Olympics.
Who do you think should have been there?
LeBron James
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Devin Booker
Jayson Tatum
Anthony Davis
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Edwards
Jrue Holiday
Bam Adebayo
Kawhi Leonard
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Devin Booker
Jayson Tatum
Anthony Davis
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Edwards
Jrue Holiday
Bam Adebayo
Kawhi Leonard
Who do you think should have been there?
I think Domantas Sabonis showed over the last two years that he’s an elite player. I wouldn’t have complained if he were on the team.
Domantas doesn't play for the US; he plays for Lithuania, a European team. Another notable player that played for that team is Jonas Valanciunas of the Pelicans, but yeah, having a Sabonis-type player on the US team is really a great help for the team. But I think most of the players included are deserving of being there. It is a combination of young and seasoned veterans, as well as a mixture of offense and defense, so I think this team is complete and ready to avenge the US in the Olympics. A player that I am questioning here is Embiid. I know that he is 30 and, of course, he also wants to win a gold medal in his career since it is a good accolade for him, but playing for the US? I mean, he's from Cameroon, so he should be representing that country. But with him living in the US for half of his life and having his son as an American citizen, I think it is fair to say that he is good at playing for the US.
As for Paul George, I agree on this one but the roster's been lock and good luck to USA team to the Olympics.
Yeah, he deserved a spot as after his serious injury, got healed and has been playing still like his prime. PG13 could add more depth on the team USA but the current roster are strong enough to bring home the gold. They don't want to make the same mistake again like what happen during the FIBA world, now they are gonna send the NBA's best players (USA ONLY) to ensure a win.
as we can see on the betting odds, team USA is still the heavy favorite with -500 odds, follow by Serbia with +750, but there's a huge difference.
https://www.covers.com/olympics/mens-basketball-odds
Still, I'm betting on the Miami Heat and I'm glad to take them as the underdog to win straight up.
I like that trust on your team, Miami has played a decent games even without Jimmy, so they're good, they might loss but they'll not gonna out their on the court without a fight. We know that "heat culture" , right? Coach Spo gonna dig all the potential of his players and bring that out on their last game in the season. Miami's gonna make the same journey last season while Jimmy is resting to heal that injury and be prepared for the playoffs.
I bet for the Chicago Bulls against the Atlanta Hawks but I will not do that same thing against Miami, yes, I am rooting for the Miami Heat in this game.
For the Western 8th spot.
Pelicans versus Kings. I feel the strength of the Kings against the Warriors game and Coach Brown was so good at his coaching style. I think I will be betting for the Kings on this game as Zion is out for that left hamstring strain. Injuries are part of the game but it's sad to see it happen at this crucial time of the season.
Team USA has released their roster for the upcoming 2024 Olympics.
Who do you think should have been there?
LeBron James
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Devin Booker
Jayson Tatum
Anthony Davis
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Edwards
Jrue Holiday
Bam Adebayo
Kawhi Leonard
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Devin Booker
Jayson Tatum
Anthony Davis
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Edwards
Jrue Holiday
Bam Adebayo
Kawhi Leonard
Who do you think should have been there?
I think Domantas Sabonis showed over the last two years that he’s an elite player. I wouldn’t have complained if he were on the team. I think Paul George also deserved a spot. After the injury he suffered while playing for the Olympic team, he really should have a lifetime offer to be on this team. Zion would be a nice addition too but I think he’s too young and doesn’t have his priorities right yet.
Still, I'm betting on the Miami Heat and I'm glad to take them as the underdog to win straight up.
I like that trust on your team, Miami has played a decent games even without Jimmy, so they're good, they might loss but they'll not gonna out their on the court without a fight. We know that "heat culture" , right? Coach Spo gonna dig all the potential of his players and bring that out on their last game in the season. Miami's gonna make the same journey last season while Jimmy is resting to heal that injury and be prepared for the playoffs.
Even if Butler is not available they have reliable guys that can fill his absence they had Bam which can dominate inside and Jacquez jr which can give perform well if needed also their reliable shooter Robinson and Herro which can also punish their opponent team on perimeter then and the rest is reliable players so we cannot really say that they are done since their star is out. So for sure we can see them perform so good and they have a lot of experience on crucial games and they are dangerous opponent for that. We see them knocked off the hot Bucks before and they are still capable to do that on their opponent. I'm considering to placing some bet on Miami since it will add the fun watching important games with bet placed.
Well, if your trust is with Miami I'm going to agree that it will adds up the fun since it's really a big challenge playing in a crucial game without Jimmy, but like what you mentioned, Bam and the rest are also capable and always playing with high level of competitions when the challenge is really tough, plus, coach Spo's good system executing it will be test as they need to have that full confidence against DeRozan's bulls.
Let see if how both teams will perform and who among the two will move forward and play against the top seeded Boston.
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