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February 01, 2021, 05:51:10 PM
Well, I have been following LaMelo Ball's performance for a while now, and I realized that he is managing to maintain consistency in his acting.
Do you think he's one of the favorites to win the rookie of the year award?

Are there other players?

I think he stood out among the rest, it's a unanimous win for him this season if he continues to be consistent, Lamelo is just a rookie but the team already trusted him so much, that simply says he will be the future star of the team.

according to the betting odds, https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/nba/rookie-of-the-year-odds/

Lamelo is the favorites with -125, so he has not failed our expectation.
Yes, I also agree with you. I confess that I would never imagine LaMello standing out like he is now, especially in the 1st year of the league.

If he continues doing a good job and being consistent, I don't doubt him winning the prize.
Who knows if in the future he will not be the star of the team? Although there are other players who are good and can improve performance, for example, Rozier and Hayward

Hayward is not doubt the star of the team now, that's pretty evident by his contract with the team. However, he is already at 30 and soon retirement will come. Hornets as a team is not consistent also but we are just amaze that there's a name Lamelo Ball who pop op every time they have a good win.

This team is underrated, and I Like backing them against the most favorite teams in the NBA, just recently they beat the Bucks by 12 points.
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February 01, 2021, 05:38:35 PM
Well, I have been following LaMelo Ball's performance for a while now, and I realized that he is managing to maintain consistency in his acting.
Do you think he's one of the favorites to win the rookie of the year award?

Are there other players?

I think he stood out among the rest, it's a unanimous win for him this season if he continues to be consistent, Lamelo is just a rookie but the team already trusted him so much, that simply says he will be the future star of the team.

according to the betting odds, https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/nba/rookie-of-the-year-odds/

Lamelo is the favorites with -125, so he has not failed our expectation.
Yes, I also agree with you. I confess that I would never imagine LaMello standing out like he is now, especially in the 1st year of the league.

If he continues doing a good job and being consistent, I don't doubt him winning the prize.
Who knows if in the future he will not be the star of the team? Although there are other players who are good and can improve performance, for example, Rozier and Hayward
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February 01, 2021, 05:23:56 PM
Well, I have been following LaMelo Ball's performance for a while now, and I realized that he is managing to maintain consistency in his acting.
Do you think he's one of the favorites to win the rookie of the year award?

Are there other players?

I think he stood out among the rest, it's a unanimous win for him this season if he continues to be consistent, Lamelo is just a rookie but the team already trusted him so much, that simply says he will be the future star of the team.

according to the betting odds, https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/nba/rookie-of-the-year-odds/

Lamelo is the favorites with -125, so he has not failed our expectation.
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February 01, 2021, 05:13:00 PM
Well, I have been following LaMelo Ball's performance for a while now, and I realized that he is managing to maintain consistency in his acting.
Do you think he's one of the favorites to win the rookie of the year award?

Are there other players?
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February 01, 2021, 04:11:35 PM

What I noticed is everytime Westbrook faced Durant, he seemed to get better, and I'm pretty much impressed with Westbrooks 3 point shooting that night as he got a good shooting percentage, especially the last shot which give them a very good win. Westbrook shot 4/7 from 3 point, you don't see that every game.

indeed! It was incredible the Westbrooks performance. I could never imagine that Nets will lose this match, even when I thought they had the 'threes' available but I don't know why James Harden didn't play a single minute this time, probably he had some issues or who knows. Really disappointed with the final score. I am a big NET fan & supporter!

This was the reason why we didn't see James Harden in this game.

Nets' James Harden (thigh contusion) out vs. Wizards

He will be back soon, don't worry we will see the big 3 playing together again, but their defense is the worse to be honest.
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February 01, 2021, 02:32:25 PM
Does anyone know what is with the unlucky situation Nets keep having? We have seen Harden playing awesome 2 nights ago and they won, but they lacked Durant that game, now I checked and Harden was missing but durant was there? First of all they missed Irving for many games as well and now he is back. I feel like we never truly see the regular starting 5 for too many minutes together, they always have this kind of rotational problem at Nets and always missing some people.

I do not even know the reason, I didn't really bothered with checking because no player there would be one I like and their trio is literally the most joked and hated players of all time, Durant because of how he left OKC to ring chase in Warriors and called a snake, Harden because of his obvious flopping and foul getting, Irving because of how his mental state is weird, but in the end I would love to see them all play their best anyway as a fan of entertainment even if not of the team.

Every player would have corresponding criticism towards them which it is really expected yet you cant please everyone so you would really be ending up those kind of comments.

Same as you observed, we do only see a few times on where this 3 had able to play together and the rest is just having that alternate game time which people do really end up

making some presumption that Harden is much better when he play because they do win rather than on KD on the court etc etc.
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February 01, 2021, 01:58:52 PM
Clippers 16-5
Jazz 15-5
Lakers 15-6
Sixers 15-6

I voted for Lakers to get first 20 wins. Clippers is leading now.

I could also say the same but I bet on Clippers.
Did you see the kawhi Leonard and Paul George performance? lol I really love this team. We can not forget about Utah Jazz, they are doing an amazing campaign, so this is my choice:

Clippers-Jazz-Lakers-Sixers
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February 01, 2021, 01:56:33 PM

What I noticed is everytime Westbrook faced Durant, he seemed to get better, and I'm pretty much impressed with Westbrooks 3 point shooting that night as he got a good shooting percentage, especially the last shot which give them a very good win. Westbrook shot 4/7 from 3 point, you don't see that every game.

indeed! It was incredible the Westbrooks performance. I could never imagine that Nets will lose this match, even when I thought they had the 'threes' available but I don't know why James Harden didn't play a single minute this time, probably he had some issues or who knows. Really disappointed with the final score. I am a big NET fan & supporter!
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February 01, 2021, 12:37:14 PM
Clippers 16-5
Jazz 15-5
Lakers 15-6
Sixers 15-6

I voted for Lakers to get first 20 wins. Clippers is leading now.
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February 01, 2021, 12:23:39 PM
Does anyone know what is with the unlucky situation Nets keep having? We have seen Harden playing awesome 2 nights ago and they won, but they lacked Durant that game, now I checked and Harden was missing but durant was there? First of all they missed Irving for many games as well and now he is back. I feel like we never truly see the regular starting 5 for too many minutes together, they always have this kind of rotational problem at Nets and always missing some people.

I do not even know the reason, I didn't really bothered with checking because no player there would be one I like and their trio is literally the most joked and hated players of all time, Durant because of how he left OKC to ring chase in Warriors and called a snake, Harden because of his obvious flopping and foul getting, Irving because of how his mental state is weird, but in the end I would love to see them all play their best anyway as a fan of entertainment even if not of the team.

You're right there Buddy. I think as of now eventhough nets have 3 all-star players they seems kind of off. I also watched some of their games and realized that they are having some difficulties in adjusting every player knowing there are 3 all-star player in the floor. Back when KD was on the GSW we saw them to have 4 to 5 allstars in the floor yet Coach Steve Kerr manage to fix it and put some efforts in adjusting their plays. I think one of the main issue or problem of nets is that they want each of them to have something like spotlight on their own because they are 3 all-stars playing in the floor at the same time in a team. I think the key to this kind of issue is to have a deep connection or teamwork and understanding for each one of them. Anyways, goodluck for the nets for this season.
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February 01, 2021, 11:37:56 AM
Does anyone know what is with the unlucky situation Nets keep having? We have seen Harden playing awesome 2 nights ago and they won, but they lacked Durant that game, now I checked and Harden was missing but durant was there? First of all they missed Irving for many games as well and now he is back. I feel like we never truly see the regular starting 5 for too many minutes together, they always have this kind of rotational problem at Nets and always missing some people.

I do not even know the reason, I didn't really bothered with checking because no player there would be one I like and their trio is literally the most joked and hated players of all time, Durant because of how he left OKC to ring chase in Warriors and called a snake, Harden because of his obvious flopping and foul getting, Irving because of how his mental state is weird, but in the end I would love to see them all play their best anyway as a fan of entertainment even if not of the team.
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February 01, 2021, 11:14:18 AM
Enjoying the play of knick rookie Immanuel quickley.  His floater is unstoppable and has great vision.  Plays amped up all the time.  Finally I think the knicks got a starting guard for a long time to come.  With him and rj thats a nice young core to build around
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February 01, 2021, 10:53:10 AM
What an insaaane game between Nets and Wizards. Westbrook looked like he was on a mission to beat Durant and he managed to do so. Down by 5 in under 40 secs and Beal makes an incredible running 3 and then Westbrook steals the ball and swishes a 3 to give Wizards a 1 point lead. What looked like a dead game with Nets win, turned around due to lapse in concentration by Joe Harris.

Game ends with Wizards 149 - 146 Nets.
there is an inbound error for Brooklyn that make way for the wizard and Brodie who made the shot, no hesitation just like when he is in OKC, that is when you have three players asking for the ball in dying seconds, the inbounder panic, but a great game, they should have sealed the game, and use some clock but great performances, from both team star players, Brooklyn could have done better on that play.

That was one hell of an ending. Nice to see Westbrook have a happy ending. He’s been having a hard time lately it seems. Lots of talk about him being on the downside of his career but you sure couldn’t tell here. This was a Larry Bird Reggie Miller-like finish. Entertaining for sure.
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February 01, 2021, 09:52:45 AM
Washington Wizards played a home game against Brooklyn Nets last night. There was a too high competition in the game and Wizards managed to beat Nets 149-146. Wizards got their second home win. On Wizards side, Westbrook made a double-double and played awesome. (41 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists). Beal also was awesome and he got 37 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. On Nets side, KD got 37 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Harris got 30 points and 5 assists. Irving got 26 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists. Green got 23 points and 7 rebounds.

What I noticed is everytime Westbrook faced Durant, he seemed to get better, and I'm pretty much impressed with Westbrooks 3 point shooting that night as he got a good shooting percentage, especially the last shot which give them a very good win. Westbrook shot 4/7 from 3 point, you don't see that every game.

Haha, same here, I don't remember anymore how many times this two teams have played against each other, but AFAIR, Wizards has more wins in the meetings and they are the underdog everytime. Westbrook loves to compete against his old teammate who left him in OKC to join the GSW for a super team. Unfortunately as a team, Washington Wizards is at the bottom now with only 4 wins and 12 loses.
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February 01, 2021, 09:36:53 AM
Washington Wizards played a home game against Brooklyn Nets last night. There was a too high competition in the game and Wizards managed to beat Nets 149-146. Wizards got their second home win. On Wizards side, Westbrook made a double-double and played awesome. (41 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists). Beal also was awesome and he got 37 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. On Nets side, KD got 37 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Harris got 30 points and 5 assists. Irving got 26 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists. Green got 23 points and 7 rebounds.

What I noticed is everytime Westbrook faced Durant, he seemed to get better, and I'm pretty much impressed with Westbrooks 3 point shooting that night as he got a good shooting percentage, especially the last shot which give them a very good win. Westbrook shot 4/7 from 3 point, you don't see that every game.
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February 01, 2021, 09:25:01 AM
Washington Wizards played a home game against Brooklyn Nets last night. There was a too high competition in the game and Wizards managed to beat Nets 149-146. Wizards got their second home win. On Wizards side, Westbrook made a double-double and played awesome. (41 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists). Beal also was awesome and he got 37 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. On Nets side, KD got 37 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Harris got 30 points and 5 assists. Irving got 26 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists. Green got 23 points and 7 rebounds.
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February 01, 2021, 09:13:35 AM


No one can stop Joker unless you put someone to distract him like what Howard did during the last playoffs.

Joker's consistency has improve and his passing skills also are very remarkable. I like these two match up actually because they are both a championship contender for me, especially the Nuggets as they have a strong chemistry.

Nuggets surprise everyone way back the bubble, snatching the playoffsfrom the heavy favorite clippers. It seems that Joker when he's in the mission no one can stop him from putting the basket,.

The chemistry of Nuggets is great as they are leaning from each other unlike other super team where only those stars are
lifting the team, they are leaning to those known names to carry the team, good thing with Nuggets they are sharing the
ball wise and they are focus looking for free shots.
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February 01, 2021, 08:42:07 AM
No one can stop Joker unless you put someone to distract him like what Howard did during the last playoffs.

Joker's consistency has improve and his passing skills also are very remarkable. I like these two match up actually because they are both a championship contender for me, especially the Nuggets as they have a strong chemistry.
There's one play he made that I cannot erase in my head.
He fakes a pass then fakes a 3 point shot and Conley tried to stop him and then just passed it to his side for a freebie.
Simple but yet it worked because the defender knows he is perfect behind the line and Gobert cannot go way up to avoid an offensive rebound.
You can see a genius easily when he works on the floor.


He is very serious in the floor, his teammates loves him because he is also very humble. Also, we he is clutch, he can take a last shot and his coach trusted him to do it, it's him and Murray which are the leaders of the team but as a big man, he is really exceptional with a high basketball IQ.
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February 01, 2021, 07:10:02 AM
No one can stop Joker unless you put someone to distract him like what Howard did during the last playoffs.

Joker's consistency has improve and his passing skills also are very remarkable. I like these two match up actually because they are both a championship contender for me, especially the Nuggets as they have a strong chemistry.
There's one play he made that I cannot erase in my head.
He fakes a pass then fakes a 3 point shot and Conley tried to stop him and then just passed it to his side for a freebie.
Simple but yet it worked because the defender knows he is perfect behind the line and Gobert cannot go way up to avoid an offensive rebound.
You can see a genius easily when he works on the floor.
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February 01, 2021, 06:06:12 AM
Yes, yes, yes!
Denver Nuggets broke the winning streak of Utah Jazz.
I never doubted them. The good part? Jazz had Mitchell back on their roster and still made a win.  
47 points for Jokic to tie his career-high.
We witnessed the difference between Gobert and Jokic here. One specialized in defense and the other with offense and playmaking.
Jazz tried to get near the Nuggets lead but it was not enough.

It was bound to happen eventually. The Nuggets are a good team so there’s no shame in losing one to them. They still played great so I think they’ll be back to winning again in no time. Jokic really is a special talent. If he can continue working his body into playing shape he will only get better.

Yes, sooner or later that streak will have to come to an end, specially how some teams have superstars that in any given day that really explode like what Jokic have in the game. Indeed, it was a monster game from the Joker, with 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Nothing can be taken against Gobert though, he play good defense, but Jokic doing a floater on him? Really hard to stop that.

No one can stop Joker unless you put someone to distract him like what Howard did during the last playoffs.

Joker's consistency has improve and his passing skills also are very remarkable. I like these two match up actually because they are both a championship contender for me, especially the Nuggets as they have a strong chemistry.
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