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NBA scamming us again. How the fuck did Jayson Tatum only scored 16 points in 42 minutes of playing time, while KP played 20 minutes and scored 20+ points? 6/16 for Jayson Tatum. This is unbelievable. If he will keep playing like this he won't win NBA Finals this year. Brown or Holiday will make it. Worst night for Kyrie Irving too 37 mins for 12 points. 🤧
2nd quarter with 3 minutes remaining of the game and it's already 27 points lead in favor of the Celtics. I can't take it, too many turnovers on this quarter. 
I thought an 8.5 point spread was enough for me to be safe with the Mavericks. I guess not. Boston came out swinging. It seemed a little obvious that they were the better team, but they're not THIS much better. It seems like Boston's defense is really targeting Kyrie with the ball and keeping him from going off. I don't want to say Boston in 4, but I figured this would be a close game or Dallas would surprise people with a win when I thought it would be Boston in 5 or 6. Makes me think the 2023-24 NBA basketball season will be over pretty quickly...
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Couple travels and quick fouls and the lead is back to 16. Game far from over but the 8-0 run by Boston hurt.
The matchup that we all wanted to see, the best duo now in the NBA going against each other, Tatum/Brown(East conference MVP), against Kyrie/Luka(West conference MVP). And they have a lot of supporting cast as well that this series is unpredictable although as per betting odds, the Boston Celtics is a big favorite to win this years championship.
I'd like to see an upset with the crowd predicting that but it can't be stopped when Boston plays better than Mavericks. We all shall see it with all the coming 3-4 games and that will likely be the decider of this series.But as much as I want to see it come to an end, it's always best to watch a series until game 7. It's going to be in the books of the NBA history and for sure that it will be memorable.
Oh well, can't wait as it's just gonna be there within several minutes and less than an hour or so.
I'm rooting for Dallas too. I wasn't a huge Luka fan before but the dude is just deadly. Looking forward to his matchup against true holiday. Celtics switch everything so if Dallas can get derrick white against Luka it will be a long night for them. Think for Boston Krista's is the key to that matchup. Don't think lively matches up well against him the way he plays.
GG Boston, game 1 for you. I see this series going at least 6 games though.
2nd quarter with 3 minutes remaining of the game and it's already 27 points lead in favor of the Celtics. I can't take it, too many turnovers on this quarter.
I thought an 8.5 point spread was enough for me to be safe with the Mavericks. I guess not. Boston came out swinging. It seemed a little obvious that they were the better team, but they're not THIS much better. It seems like Boston's defense is really targeting Kyrie with the ball and keeping him from going off. I don't want to say Boston in 4, but I figured this would be a close game or Dallas would surprise people with a win when I thought it would be Boston in 5 or 6. Makes me think the 2023-24 NBA basketball season will be over pretty quickly...
The game is still going to have two more quarters. Kidd should do something with the current people on the paint and have to reshuffle.
How many first timers in Dallas to reach to this finals? maybe they're nervous.
How many first timers in Dallas to reach to this finals? maybe they're nervous.
The biggest and only difference so far to this game have been Porzingis, from the way the first half played out, it was very obvious that the Dallas Mavericks didn’t plan for possible Porzingis solution for this game hence why they’ve put different guys on him, from Derrick Jones Jr, to PJ Washington and sensation rookie Dereck Lively, none have been a match for him so far, in my opinion, I think Jason Kidd should just stick to a specific primary defender on KP, switch his defenders have been what the Celtics have exploited the most so far, apart from KP’s out of earth performance so far.
The matchup that we all wanted to see, the best duo now in the NBA going against each other, Tatum/Brown(East conference MVP), against Kyrie/Luka(West conference MVP). And they have a lot of supporting cast as well that this series is unpredictable although as per betting odds, the Boston Celtics is a big favorite to win this years championship.
I'd like to see an upset with the crowd predicting that but it can't be stopped when Boston plays better than Mavericks. We all shall see it with all the coming 3-4 games and that will likely be the decider of this series.But as much as I want to see it come to an end, it's always best to watch a series until game 7. It's going to be in the books of the NBA history and for sure that it will be memorable.
Oh well, can't wait as it's just gonna be there within several minutes and less than an hour or so.
I'm rooting for Dallas too. I wasn't a huge Luka fan before but the dude is just deadly. Looking forward to his matchup against true holiday. Celtics switch everything so if Dallas can get derrick white against Luka it will be a long night for them. Think for Boston Krista's is the key to that matchup. Don't think lively matches up well against him the way he plays.
The game is still going to have two more quarters. Kidd should do something with the current people on the paint and have to reshuffle.
How many first timers in Dallas to reach to this finals? maybe they're nervous.
Porzingas will be getting limited minutes tonight so we will mainly see Horford playing. Celtics have some shooters but if Luka plays like he did vs Minnesota game 1 will go to Dallas. I personally want to see Dallas win it all this year, but this is Boston's series to lose.
Kristaps Porzingis had literally done a lot in his very limited first quarter minutes, multiple blocks and rim protection, while offensively efficient as well, he is going to be a major problem for the Dallas Mavericks tonight!
Porzingas will be getting limited minutes tonight so we will mainly see Horford playing. Celtics have some shooters but if Luka plays like he did vs Minnesota game 1 will go to Dallas. I personally want to see Dallas win it all this year, but this is Boston's series to lose.
Kristaps Porzingis had literally done a lot in his very limited first quarter minutes, multiple blocks and rim protection, while offensively efficient as well, he is going to be a major problem for the Dallas Mavericks tonight!
The matchup that we all wanted to see, the best duo now in the NBA going against each other, Tatum/Brown(East conference MVP), against Kyrie/Luka(West conference MVP). And they have a lot of supporting cast as well that this series is unpredictable although as per betting odds, the Boston Celtics is a big favorite to win this years championship.
I'd like to see an upset with the crowd predicting that but it can't be stopped when Boston plays better than Mavericks. We all shall see it with all the coming 3-4 games and that will likely be the decider of this series.But as much as I want to see it come to an end, it's always best to watch a series until game 7. It's going to be in the books of the NBA history and for sure that it will be memorable.
Oh well, can't wait as it's just gonna be there within several minutes and less than an hour or so.
I'm rooting for Dallas too. I wasn't a huge Luka fan before but the dude is just deadly. Looking forward to his matchup against true holiday. Celtics switch everything so if Dallas can get derrick white against Luka it will be a long night for them. Think for Boston Krista's is the key to that matchup. Don't think lively matches up well against him the way he plays.
Okay, a twist suddenly happens. I think the Lakers are forgetting about JJ Redick. They offered a lot of money to someone else.
https://www.espn.ph/nba/story/_/id/40289529/sources-lakers-preparing-massive-offer-uconn-dan-hurley
Sources: Lakers preparing massive offer to UConn's Dan Hurley
This will be big and this will be something new.
We are used to hiring coaches within the NBA only. Assistant coaches or players with the brain to do it. Now, the Lakers are trying to hire a coach from the March Madness champion Uconn.
Somehow it surprised me because I thought they were going to get someone else from the assistant coaches of the NBA and yet here we are. This must be shocking for Coach Hurley too but if I am in his position I will definitely take the job because this is the chance to show off how good he is. Solidify it.
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https://www.espn.ph/nba/story/_/id/40289529/sources-lakers-preparing-massive-offer-uconn-dan-hurley
Sources: Lakers preparing massive offer to UConn's Dan Hurley
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The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley as the franchise's next coach and are preparing a massive, long-term contract offer to bring the back-to-back NCAA national champion to the NBA, sources told ESPN.
This will be big and this will be something new.
We are used to hiring coaches within the NBA only. Assistant coaches or players with the brain to do it. Now, the Lakers are trying to hire a coach from the March Madness champion Uconn.
Somehow it surprised me because I thought they were going to get someone else from the assistant coaches of the NBA and yet here we are. This must be shocking for Coach Hurley too but if I am in his position I will definitely take the job because this is the chance to show off how good he is. Solidify it.
The game is almost starting. Go get the Stake.com offer.
https://stake.games/promotions/promotion/nba-double-winnings
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FRIDAY JUNE 7 (00:30 GMT)
DALLAS MAVERICKS @ BOSTON CELTICS
Mavs Win / Kyrie Irving more than 30+ Points
Celtics Win / Kristaps Porzingis more than 25+ Points
DALLAS MAVERICKS @ BOSTON CELTICS
Mavs Win / Kyrie Irving more than 30+ Points
Celtics Win / Kristaps Porzingis more than 25+ Points
I'm rooting for Dallas too. I wasn't a huge Luka fan before but the dude is just deadly. Looking forward to his matchup against true holiday. Celtics switch everything so if Dallas can get derrick white against Luka it will be a long night for them. Think for Boston Krista's is the key to that matchup. Don't think lively matches up well against him the way he plays.
Porzingis has been confirmed to be available for the game today, according Shams Charania a NBA Insider on twitter, he said KP will be starting from the bench with Al Horford getting the nod to start as the Center for the Boston Celtics, I guess emotions will be all over the place for this game, Kyrie returning to Boston when he’s not done so well since leaving and Porzingis also facing his former team too. Game 1 here will be more about settling in to the series and match ups than actually being terrific, I’d say. I guess we’ll see who is able to handle to the pressure more.
The matchup that we all wanted to see, the best duo now in the NBA going against each other, Tatum/Brown(East conference MVP), against Kyrie/Luka(West conference MVP). And they have a lot of supporting cast as well that this series is unpredictable although as per betting odds, the Boston Celtics is a big favorite to win this years championship.
I'd like to see an upset with the crowd predicting that but it can't be stopped when Boston plays better than Mavericks. We all shall see it with all the coming 3-4 games and that will likely be the decider of this series.But as much as I want to see it come to an end, it's always best to watch a series until game 7. It's going to be in the books of the NBA history and for sure that it will be memorable.
Oh well, can't wait as it's just gonna be there within several minutes and less than an hour or so.
I'm rooting for Dallas too. I wasn't a huge Luka fan before but the dude is just deadly. Looking forward to his matchup against true holiday. Celtics switch everything so if Dallas can get derrick white against Luka it will be a long night for them. Think for Boston Krista's is the key to that matchup. Don't think lively matches up well against him the way he plays.
The matchup that we all wanted to see, the best duo now in the NBA going against each other, Tatum/Brown(East conference MVP), against Kyrie/Luka(West conference MVP). And they have a lot of supporting cast as well that this series is unpredictable although as per betting odds, the Boston Celtics is a big favorite to win this years championship.
I'd like to see an upset with the crowd predicting that but it can't be stopped when Boston plays better than Mavericks. We all shall see it with all the coming 3-4 games and that will likely be the decider of this series.But as much as I want to see it come to an end, it's always best to watch a series until game 7. It's going to be in the books of the NBA history and for sure that it will be memorable.
Oh well, can't wait as it's just gonna be there within several minutes and less than an hour or so.
And the big day has come. The first game of the NBA finals will be played tonight. Boston Celtics - Dallas Mavericks.
Neither team is missing any important players. On one side is Jason Tatum - Jaylen Brown, on the other side is Luka Doncic - Kyri Irving.
My favorites are Luka and Kyrie, I think these two will win the championship.
Neither team is missing any important players. On one side is Jason Tatum - Jaylen Brown, on the other side is Luka Doncic - Kyri Irving.
My favorites are Luka and Kyrie, I think these two will win the championship.
Yeah, for sure majority of the basketball fans here are going to tune in for Game 1. I think it's good that the NBA had a long break before this finals because it seems that everyone know is very excited as if they created more hype in the first game between this two great team.
The matchup that we all wanted to see, the best duo now in the NBA going against each other, Tatum/Brown(East conference MVP), against Kyrie/Luka(West conference MVP). And they have a lot of supporting cast as well that this series is unpredictable although as per betting odds, the Boston Celtics is a big favorite to win this years championship.
And the big day has come. The first game of the NBA finals will be played tonight. Boston Celtics - Dallas Mavericks.
Neither team is missing any important players. On one side is Jason Tatum - Jaylen Brown, on the other side is Luka Doncic - Kyri Irving.
My favorites are Luka and Kyrie, I think these two will win the championship.
The good news for the Celtics is that Kristaps Porzingis will play as reported.Neither team is missing any important players. On one side is Jason Tatum - Jaylen Brown, on the other side is Luka Doncic - Kyri Irving.
My favorites are Luka and Kyrie, I think these two will win the championship.
https://www.celticsblog.com/2024/6/6/24172461/kristaps-porzingis-admits-nba-finals-return-wont-be-easy-game-1-injury-update-celtics-mavericks
With him in the line up, he'll be able to help to defend the bigs of the Dallas and to grab some rebounds. This is an exciting game 1 as we have no idea what would happen, the last 4 games where the Celitics swept the Dallas in the regular season is nothing, it can't be used to determine which team will win because Dallas now are completely a different team with their confidence at a high level.
Luka vs Tatum / Irving vs Brown. Great match up, let's see who'll take the first blood.
And the big day has come. The first game of the NBA finals will be played tonight. Boston Celtics - Dallas Mavericks.
Neither team is missing any important players. On one side is Jason Tatum - Jaylen Brown, on the other side is Luka Doncic - Kyri Irving.
My favorites are Luka and Kyrie, I think these two will win the championship.
Neither team is missing any important players. On one side is Jason Tatum - Jaylen Brown, on the other side is Luka Doncic - Kyri Irving.
My favorites are Luka and Kyrie, I think these two will win the championship.
I think if that connection will be executed inside the court then Redick might be the coach LeBron is aiming for, they can create a good system that will bring every one to blend together, imagine your headcoach designing the play and your main man will execute it inside the court for sure it will give them the result that they are aiming, though that's too early to conclude,
Just need to wait and see if how LeBron and Redick will find that chemistry that will bring the whole team to play as one.
Just need to wait and see if how LeBron and Redick will find that chemistry that will bring the whole team to play as one.
Or it would be easier if he just listens to LeBron. That way, he can ensure that his stay with the Lakers will last longer. LeBron gets what he wants. There have been good coaches that he played with before, but if LeBron is not happy with them, things can change quickly. For example, with Coach Spoelstra in Miami, LeBron couldn't fire him, so he left Miami and went back to Cleveland. Remember David Blatt? LeBron got him fired and he was replaced by Tyronn Lue.
Bron made a lot of decisions before during his prime. Maybe he was right or wrong. One thing is sure, coach Spoelstra is a legend and should be followed rather than Lebron's decisions.
It'll be interesting if it works these days for Lebron because he is already past his prime. If he continues like that some of his team mates or the management might not agree with him anymore and will ditch him. As we saw lately, the Lakers have the stars and good cast of supports but they always fail and can't even reach the conference finals anymore.
I agree with you, he's no longer on his prime where he can carry the whole team unlike before and also he's now in the west side where competition is really tough, and with lots of changes and adjustments Bron also needs to embrace the change and try to work on it, with another new coach he needs to help but also needs to listen, I think it's been pointed the chemistry between him and Redick just needed to execute everything when they already inside the court, we never know what will happen next let's wait if things will work well for both of them and the rest of the team.
I think if that connection will be executed inside the court then Redick might be the coach LeBron is aiming for, they can create a good system that will bring every one to blend together, imagine your headcoach designing the play and your main man will execute it inside the court for sure it will give them the result that they are aiming, though that's too early to conclude,
Just need to wait and see if how LeBron and Redick will find that chemistry that will bring the whole team to play as one.
Just need to wait and see if how LeBron and Redick will find that chemistry that will bring the whole team to play as one.
Or it would be easier if he just listens to LeBron. That way, he can ensure that his stay with the Lakers will last longer. LeBron gets what he wants. There have been good coaches that he played with before, but if LeBron is not happy with them, things can change quickly. For example, with Coach Spoelstra in Miami, LeBron couldn't fire him, so he left Miami and went back to Cleveland. Remember David Blatt? LeBron got him fired and he was replaced by Tyronn Lue.
Bron made a lot of decisions before during his prime. Maybe he was right or wrong. One thing is sure, coach Spoelstra is a legend and should be followed rather than Lebron's decisions.
It'll be interesting if it works these days for Lebron because he is already past his prime. If he continues like that some of his team mates or the management might not agree with him anymore and will ditch him. As we saw lately, the Lakers have the stars and good cast of supports but they always fail and can't even reach the conference finals anymore.
I think if that connection will be executed inside the court then Redick might be the coach LeBron is aiming for, they can create a good system that will bring every one to blend together, imagine your headcoach designing the play and your main man will execute it inside the court for sure it will give them the result that they are aiming, though that's too early to conclude,
Just need to wait and see if how LeBron and Redick will find that chemistry that will bring the whole team to play as one.
Just need to wait and see if how LeBron and Redick will find that chemistry that will bring the whole team to play as one.
Or it would be easier if he just listens to LeBron. That way, he can ensure that his stay with the Lakers will last longer. LeBron gets what he wants. There have been good coaches that he played with before, but if LeBron is not happy with them, things can change quickly. For example, with Coach Spoelstra in Miami, LeBron couldn't fire him, so he left Miami and went back to Cleveland. Remember David Blatt? LeBron got him fired and he was replaced by Tyronn Lue.
JJ Reddick doesn't seem like he would be a great coach, but it does look like he would let Lebron be the coach. That is what we are seeing here, obviously Reddick would have some responsibilities, I am not saying that he is going to do absolutely nothing, he will be the head coach and he will do a lot, I am just saying he won't be able to say no to Lebron.
So, if JJ is saying something and Lebron agrees then JJ is being head coach on that moment, and that would be majority of the situations, but if Lebron says no then JJ has no chance but let Lebron do whatever he wants in that case. This is not a bad idea, considering it could be very last season of Lebron, just let him the coach, which could be what he will do after he retires to begin with.
If you watch JJ Redick's podcast you will see there how synchronize the brains of the two. So, if JJ is saying something and Lebron agrees then JJ is being head coach on that moment, and that would be majority of the situations, but if Lebron says no then JJ has no chance but let Lebron do whatever he wants in that case. This is not a bad idea, considering it could be very last season of Lebron, just let him the coach, which could be what he will do after he retires to begin with.
Here is the link and there's more about it at "Mind the Game Pod"
What Makes a Great Basketball Player? | LeBron James & JJ Redick | Full Episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2XVtWfancQ&list=PLp2G5GXjpIZ9833syzfb9m5Z8SJfkjpP7&index=1
I think this is what gave the Lakers the idea to get Redick as their coach. The chemistry with Lebron is so great when it comes to making plays, what's next, defense, offense, and almost everything about the basketball floor.
They will not have any problem with each other and maybe their obsession with basketball could somehow be fruitful and it will show their rank next season.
Redick is a smooth talker too so I guess that won't be a problem with the Lakers team although he is still young.
I think if that connection will be executed inside the court then Redick might be the coach LeBron is aiming for, they can create a good system that will bring every one to blend together, imagine your headcoach designing the play and your main man will execute it inside the court for sure it will give them the result that they are aiming, though that's too early to conclude,
Just need to wait and see if how LeBron and Redick will find that chemistry that will bring the whole team to play as one.
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I guess though it's just a theory, Lebron is not the Lakers, Reddick has to deal with AD too and other talented players in their roster. They could have chemistry and what they are thinking, but can it translate to winning formula? It remain to be seen, but as others might have pointed out, for now we will give Reddick a benefit of the doubt. The same thing that we did with his predecessor in Darvin Ham, although I think some of us might have seen this already as Darvin doesn't have the experience to lead a great team like the Lakers and he has been criticized already before being fired because of their poor performance this season.
It’s very hard to coach Lakers if you are not a well known veteran coach since the expectation is very high. Most of the mistakes even part of it is from players will channel automatically to coach since Lakers GM is licking Lebron butt which means players can never go wrong.
I believe Reddick is somehow a good replacement due to experience as player which Lebron will respect. Lakers need a coach which Le-bum pay respect or else he will keep insisting his strategy while the coach will just use as proxy that will take or blame.
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