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April 26, 2024, 02:21:29 AM
As I said, the Lakers played great defense but cannot convert them into a score. Well, I am glad I made a bet at halftime for the Nuggets while the Lakers are in a 4 point lead.


First, congratulations to you win, and yes I agree that the Lakers played good defense but could not make their shots. They should have a good shooting since they are on their home court, but they are missing beyond the arc shots which they usually does in the last 2 games. I understand that the game is getting too  physical as the Lakers would not allow to be in 0-3 hole, but the Nuggets which has the heart of a champion understands how important every game is. I think we can consider this first round series done, because if the Lakers will come back, they'll be the first in the history, as the announcers said during the game, it's not impossible but improbable.
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April 26, 2024, 02:10:00 AM
Meanwhile, it seems like Lebron is going to exit again with a 0-4 swept by the Nuggets. Just like the first 2 games, they starting strong but just couldn't finish strong.
Lakers even have a great performance in game 2 than in game 3. Nuggets are really dangerous, although the Lakers are one of the best but they just easily beat them. There's really a problem with the Lakers, their adjustments aren't working anymore, they badly need a good coach and fire Darvin Ham after their exit.

Last game, Russell was shooting well, this game he was 0-7, scoreless, and that really have impacted their game.

In fact, if we look at the stats, the Lakers are only 19% in 3 point area, although the Nuggets shooting FG are also low but they were able score inside.
DLo was the big difference in game 2. That's why.
And yes, they played better that night and I think Davis played well in that game too. Well, he did 33 points today but that's because he was forced to do so without any help offense from their other teammates. That's what they lack, more offensive players because AD's defense is good and other players like Austin Reaves are also playing great defense.
Actually, the Nuggets played at their worst tonight, 5/28 at the 3-point line. That's not them. 13 turnovers against the 7 of the Lakers. The big difference came from the offensive rebounds and 2nd chance points.
As I said, the Lakers played great defense but cannot convert them into a score. Well, I am glad I made a bet at halftime for the Nuggets while the Lakers are in a 4 point lead.
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April 26, 2024, 01:33:32 AM
Meanwhile, it seems like Lebron is going to exit again with a 0-4 swept by the Nuggets. Just like the first 2 games, they starting strong but just couldn't finish strong.
Lakers even have a great performance in game 2 than in game 3. Nuggets are really dangerous, although the Lakers are one of the best but they just easily beat them. There's really a problem with the Lakers, their adjustments aren't working anymore, they badly need a good coach and fire Darvin Ham after their exit.

Last game, Russell was shooting well, this game he was 0-7, scoreless, and that really have impacted their game.

In fact, if we look at the stats, the Lakers are only 19% in 3 point area, although the Nuggets shooting FG are also low but they were able score inside.
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April 26, 2024, 12:58:15 AM
You have to think if Philly is gonna win any game this is the one.  Philly better hope brunson doesn't get his head out of his ass otherwise it might be too much.  Embid not being able to jump is killing them.  Dude has heart for going out there but he is getting out hustled and it's hurting them.  Maxey is a star in the making.  He can drive the paint anytime he wants.  With that being said...KNICKS IN 4!! lol nah man enjoy the game I just hope it's a good game either way

Knicks in 4 not gonna happen anymore. Brunson actually played well with 39 points and 13 assists but it's not enough to carry his team because on the other side, we have a beast putting huge number and his name is Joel who had 50 points. It was a must win by the Sixers and they did the right thing, now that Embiid already got his confidence back, I'm optimistic that the Sixers are gonna win consecutively, Sixers in 6. LOL..

Meanwhile, it seems like Lebron is going to exit again with a 0-4 swept by the Nuggets. Just like the first 2 games, they starting strong but just couldn't finish strong.

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April 26, 2024, 12:56:36 AM
And they got destroyed again by Nuggets in the late game. This is always the problem of Lakers when it comes to dealing with Nuggets. They can’t find a way to lock down Jokic being pesky with his assist and attack in the inside once Lakers defenders was focused to the perimeter shots of Nuggets.

This will be a back 2 back playoffs sweep for Lakers made by Nuggets if ever they lose the game 4 which is highly possible considering how they can’t find a way to deal with Nuggets.

It’s an end of an era for the King. I smell change team for the last time.

PS: The rebound count of Nuggets show how dominant they are on this game since all of them is making an effort to save the ball.

This was a crucial game for the Lakers, and now they have almost no chance left in this series since they lost it. The funny thing is that the Lakers played pretty solid and led after the first halves in all three games of this series against the Nuggets, but then they performed very poorly in the second halves each time, especially in the third quarter of those games. In other words, they've made the same mistake every time. Maybe it's the inexperience of the coach or something else.

Yup, the Lakers are cooked. It will be interesting to see what moves they make in the offseason. LeBron wants to renegotiate. DeAngelo is gone. I wouldn’t be surprised if they went after Klay Thompson.

Yeah, I think everyone should go including their coach and retain only Lebron and AD. Playoff Rui is not their, D'Lo 0 points, getting Dinwiddie, bad decision. They should have gotten a big man instead like Dwight to be able to contend with Jokic.

Embiid’s performance tonight is even more impressive now that he has revealed he is playing while being treated for Bell’s Palsy.

Oh, that's why I've seen a post when Embiid is shooting free throws and it's obvious that he is suffering from something because his eyes and face are different as it there is a glitch. Hopefully he will be ok as they were able to climb back today.
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April 26, 2024, 12:34:29 AM
And they got destroyed again by Nuggets in the late game. This is always the problem of Lakers when it comes to dealing with Nuggets. They can’t find a way to lock down Jokic being pesky with his assist and attack in the inside once Lakers defenders was focused to the perimeter shots of Nuggets.

This will be a back 2 back playoffs sweep for Lakers made by Nuggets if ever they lose the game 4 which is highly possible considering how they can’t find a way to deal with Nuggets.

It’s an end of an era for the King. I smell change team for the last time.

PS: The rebound count of Nuggets show how dominant they are on this game since all of them is making an effort to save the ball.

This was a crucial game for the Lakers, and now they have almost no chance left in this series since they lost it. The funny thing is that the Lakers played pretty solid and led after the first halves in all three games of this series against the Nuggets, but then they performed very poorly in the second halves each time, especially in the third quarter of those games. In other words, they've made the same mistake every time. Maybe it's the inexperience of the coach or something else.

Yup, the Lakers are cooked. It will be interesting to see what moves they make in the offseason. LeBron wants to renegotiate. DeAngelo is gone. I wouldn’t be surprised if they went after Klay Thompson.

Embiid’s performance tonight is even more impressive now that he has revealed he is playing while being treated for Bell’s Palsy.
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April 26, 2024, 12:34:06 AM
Three players from the Lakers scored more than 20 points, while four from the Nuggets did so. Both teams shot 44 out of 90 field goals, but the Nuggets had more free throws and rebounds, both defensive and offensive. It's either a sweep or a 4-1 series. Understandably, both AD and James have passed their prime years, even though they are the main scorers for the Lakers. D'lo went scoreless in 24 minutes of play, with a 0-7 field goal record. If only he had contributed.
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April 26, 2024, 12:09:52 AM
And they got destroyed again by Nuggets in the late game. This is always the problem of Lakers when it comes to dealing with Nuggets. They can’t find a way to lock down Jokic being pesky with his assist and attack in the inside once Lakers defenders was focused to the perimeter shots of Nuggets.

This will be a back 2 back playoffs sweep for Lakers made by Nuggets if ever they lose the game 4 which is highly possible considering how they can’t find a way to deal with Nuggets.

It’s an end of an era for the King. I smell change team for the last time.

PS: The rebound count of Nuggets show how dominant they are on this game since all of them is making an effort to save the ball.

This was a crucial game for the Lakers, and now they have almost no chance left in this series since they lost it. The funny thing is that the Lakers played pretty solid and led after the first halves in all three games of this series against the Nuggets, but then they performed very poorly in the second halves each time, especially in the third quarter of those games. In other words, they've made the same mistake every time. Maybe it's the inexperience of the coach or something else.
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April 25, 2024, 11:50:22 PM

Watching the Lakers now. They’re playing dominant so far after one quarter but that’s how the whole series has been going. We’ll see how long they can keep it up.

And they got destroyed again by Nuggets in the late game. This is always the problem of Lakers when it comes to dealing with Nuggets. They can’t find a way to lock down Jokic being pesky with his assist and attack in the inside once Lakers defenders was focused to the perimeter shots of Nuggets.

This will be a back 2 back playoffs sweep for Lakers made by Nuggets if ever they lose the game 4 which is highly possible considering how they can’t find a way to deal with Nuggets.

It’s an end of an era for the King. I smell change team for the last time.

PS: The rebound count of Nuggets show how dominant they are on this game since all of them is making an effort to save the ball.
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April 25, 2024, 09:50:00 PM
Embiid made a comeback in a major way ending the night with 50 and getting the win for the Sixers. I guess he got pissed off and responded. Glad to see it after all the playoff problems he’s had in the past.

Watching the Lakers now. They’re playing dominant so far after one quarter but that’s how the whole series has been going. We’ll see how long they can keep it up.
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April 25, 2024, 09:37:26 PM
I just tuned in to the games and was surprised with the Magic vs. Cavs game. I thought my eyes were were fooling me when I saw the 106-66 score. This was like watching a regular season game featuring Celtics vs. Pistons. I know they are leading 2-0 and will be 2-1 soon but this is still embarrassing way to lose. Gamblers who placed bet on Orlando with a double digit -handicap surely made some good money here.

A huge win from Orlando Magic they just proved to everyone that them being in the playoffs was no fluke, whether or not they have good experience of the playoffs, they showed that they can play good basketball both in offense and defense, they completely tore the Cavaliers apart right from the very first quarter, they didn't give Cavalier any chance whatsoever to be in the driving seat or dictate the game for them.



76ers were also able to secure the win against the New York Knicks, with Joel Embiid dropping 50 whopping points against the Knicks defense, giving how the previous games transpired, I doubt anyone would have anticipated a player dropping 50 against this defense.
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April 25, 2024, 08:10:37 PM
I just tuned in to the games and was surprised with the Magic vs. Cavs game. I thought my eyes were were fooling me when I saw the 106-66 score. This was like watching a regular season game featuring Celtics vs. Pistons. I know they are leading 2-0 and will be 2-1 soon but this is still embarrassing way to lose. Gamblers who placed bet on Orlando with a double digit -handicap surely made some good money here.
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April 25, 2024, 07:27:33 PM
That flagrant foul by Embiid in the 76ers vs Knicks game was a pretty dangerous play. You could see his frustration throughout the play ending in him grabbing Mitchell Robinson’s legs. He’s lucky he only got a flagrant and Mitchell didn’t get injured or he get tossed. Not a good sign to be having these frustrations so early. Looking like the Sixers might make an early exit from the postseason.
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April 25, 2024, 05:28:15 PM
The Heat are a dangerous team in my opinion because they have a lot of specialists who are good at what they do. When everything is going right, they can beat anyone. However, they lack the all around game I think teams need to be able to win a championship. So I wouldn’t call them a bad team, but I think they have a lot of flaws that will get exposed over a 7 game series.
They're like a poison team every time we get to the playoffs. Someone's injured but other teams shouldn't be confident with the rest of the team. Each of them have been trained and can contribute like JJJ, Jovic and the others in the bench.

Heat isn't a bad team and many are waiting for them to get the chip again for this season. But everyone's eyes are all over the other teams that have superstars.

Speaking of the Heat, I think they are an underrated team but they don't have the kind of talent like other teams who have the best players. Coach Spo got extended with a new contract, so he is in for long term. That said, I think Miami management should consider taking this opportunity to invest on more star players as they have the best coach, that way they might experience another championship again.

If coach Spo handles the Clippers where they have 4 legit star players (Kawhi, WB, PG, and Harden), this should get more than a back to back championship, I hope the heat will get to that level of player selection in the future.
Thats' why Spo is good, he's molding those talents out of what they already have and don't look for what they don't have.
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April 25, 2024, 05:27:25 PM
Heat always ends up playing amazing against Celtics, they always end up shooting great at three as well and suddenly every player they have turns into great players later on as well. I think we should consider Heat as a sneaky great team in the end.

No team that ends up with 2 finals in the last 5 seasons could be considered a bad team, they may end up not being great at regular season, but when the playoff time comes they turn it around and become a great team. Every player they have end up being greater at playoffs than they are at regular season. This is why I have a feeling that they could end up winning at the end of the season, that is a possibility and I believe that we could see them end up being greater in the end.

The Heat are a dangerous team in my opinion because they have a lot of specialists who are good at what they do. When everything is going right, they can beat anyone. However, they lack the all around game I think teams need to be able to win a championship. So I wouldn’t call them a bad team, but I think they have a lot of flaws that will get exposed over a 7 game series.

only a team with a good coach can beat them because their roster are not compose of a star players. Jimmy is their best player but not even in the all star, and the very surprising fact is that with Jimmy they beat the best team in the NBA based on the regular season ranking. Imagine, they were given +14 by the bookies, that's how big underdog they are, and they came out strong with a great adjustment and beat the celtics by 10. I think we should believe in Shaq now as he predicted that Miami will win by 10 in game 2, he know that the Miami is good and the Celtics will choke.

It's happened before and I know they are without Jimmy but the Heat are still a solid team.  I don't think any team in the playoffs just is deemed a complete stepping stone.  Amd now with the series going back to Miami who kmwos what happens.  It's the NBA all of these guys are apt to have a great week, and if it happens right at playoff time then they can win.  That's why they play the games!  And let's go knicks! They need to win this and not let Philly back into the series.

Good luck with the Knicks bro but I'm with the Sixers, I want them to even the series and they should start by winning this game.

Speaking of the Heat, I think they are an underrated team but they don't have the kind of talent like other teams who have the best players. Coach Spo got extended with a new contract, so he is in for long term. That said, I think Miami management should consider taking this opportunity to invest on more star players as they have the best coach, that way they might experience another championship again.

If coach Spo handles the Clippers where they have 4 legit star players (Kawhi, WB, PG, and Harden), this should get more than a back to back championship, I hope the heat will get to that level of player selection in the future.

You have to think if Philly is gonna win any game this is the one.  Philly better hope brunson doesn't get his head out of his ass otherwise it might be too much.  Embid not being able to jump is killing them.  Dude has heart for going out there but he is getting out hustled and it's hurting them.  Maxey is a star in the making.  He can drive the paint anytime he wants.  With that being said...KNICKS IN 4!! lol nah man enjoy the game I just hope it's a good game either way
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April 25, 2024, 05:24:43 PM
Heat always ends up playing amazing against Celtics, they always end up shooting great at three as well and suddenly every player they have turns into great players later on as well. I think we should consider Heat as a sneaky great team in the end.

No team that ends up with 2 finals in the last 5 seasons could be considered a bad team, they may end up not being great at regular season, but when the playoff time comes they turn it around and become a great team. Every player they have end up being greater at playoffs than they are at regular season. This is why I have a feeling that they could end up winning at the end of the season, that is a possibility and I believe that we could see them end up being greater in the end.

The Heat are a dangerous team in my opinion because they have a lot of specialists who are good at what they do. When everything is going right, they can beat anyone. However, they lack the all around game I think teams need to be able to win a championship. So I wouldn’t call them a bad team, but I think they have a lot of flaws that will get exposed over a 7 game series.

only a team with a good coach can beat them because their roster are not compose of a star players. Jimmy is their best player but not even in the all star, and the very surprising fact is that with Jimmy they beat the best team in the NBA based on the regular season ranking. Imagine, they were given +14 by the bookies, that's how big underdog they are, and they came out strong with a great adjustment and beat the celtics by 10. I think we should believe in Shaq now as he predicted that Miami will win by 10 in game 2, he know that the Miami is good and the Celtics will choke.

It's happened before and I know they are without Jimmy but the Heat are still a solid team.  I don't think any team in the playoffs just is deemed a complete stepping stone.  Amd now with the series going back to Miami who kmwos what happens.  It's the NBA all of these guys are apt to have a great week, and if it happens right at playoff time then they can win.  That's why they play the games!  And let's go knicks! They need to win this and not let Philly back into the series.

Good luck with the Knicks bro but I'm with the Sixers, I want them to even the series and they should start by winning this game.

Speaking of the Heat, I think they are an underrated team but they don't have the kind of talent like other teams who have the best players. Coach Spo got extended with a new contract, so he is in for long term. That said, I think Miami management should consider taking this opportunity to invest on more star players as they have the best coach, that way they might experience another championship again.

If coach Spo handles the Clippers where they have 4 legit star players (Kawhi, WB, PG, and Harden), this should get more than a back to back championship, I hope the heat will get to that level of player selection in the future.
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April 25, 2024, 05:13:47 PM
I think the Celtics probably take this series over the Heat easily and tonight should be another step towards that. Nothing too surprising expected there. The New Orleans game should be a little more interesting, as that team should be rested finally after the play-in tournament. No Zion and an angry BI makes it a tough road ahead for them though.

The Celtics have great chance, especially if the Miami Heat don't change their game. And if Jimmy Butler plays the Miami Heat might secure at least one win. I also believe the Celtics will win this series, unlike what happened to the Miami Heat last season that they upset the East number 1 seed. Right now, the Celtics still have the highest odds of becoming the champions this NBA season. Still reasonable odd IMO.
If there is still no Jimmy for their game 2, this is for sure another game for the Celtics. That's always been the agitator whenever they face in the playoffs.
As for the odds, that's obvious because there's lesser confidence that the Heat will win this game but still, if you're a fan of theirs and you've got some reasons to bet on them then let's all just watch and say good luck to the Heat.

Even with Jimmy I think the game would go to Boston. Miami just doesn’t have enough to beat them this year. With the game kicking off now on TNT, I’m expecting we see the Celtics take a 2-0 series lead and begin thinking about their next matchup, which I suspect will be against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
I was wrong there, even without Jimmy the Heat managed to win and with some good lead there. The fans got out of the arena even the game wasn't finished because it's already known that the game was Heat's. Are there news if Jimmy will play on 3rd? Last season, it was Jimmy's showtime while Herro was on the bench, a while ago they've switched places.
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April 25, 2024, 04:59:35 PM
Heat always ends up playing amazing against Celtics, they always end up shooting great at three as well and suddenly every player they have turns into great players later on as well. I think we should consider Heat as a sneaky great team in the end.

No team that ends up with 2 finals in the last 5 seasons could be considered a bad team, they may end up not being great at regular season, but when the playoff time comes they turn it around and become a great team. Every player they have end up being greater at playoffs than they are at regular season. This is why I have a feeling that they could end up winning at the end of the season, that is a possibility and I believe that we could see them end up being greater in the end.

The Heat are a dangerous team in my opinion because they have a lot of specialists who are good at what they do. When everything is going right, they can beat anyone. However, they lack the all around game I think teams need to be able to win a championship. So I wouldn’t call them a bad team, but I think they have a lot of flaws that will get exposed over a 7 game series.

only a team with a good coach can beat them because their roster are not compose of a star players. Jimmy is their best player but not even in the all star, and the very surprising fact is that with Jimmy they beat the best team in the NBA based on the regular season ranking. Imagine, they were given +14 by the bookies, that's how big underdog they are, and they came out strong with a great adjustment and beat the celtics by 10. I think we should believe in Shaq now as he predicted that Miami will win by 10 in game 2, he know that the Miami is good and the Celtics will choke.

It's happened before and I know they are without Jimmy but the Heat are still a solid team.  I don't think any team in the playoffs just is deemed a complete stepping stone.  Amd now with the series going back to Miami who kmwos what happens.  It's the NBA all of these guys are apt to have a great week, and if it happens right at playoff time then they can win.  That's why they play the games!  And let's go knicks! They need to win this and not let Philly back into the series.
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April 25, 2024, 04:42:49 PM
Analyzing that game, I'm seeing a lot of blame to Lebron and Darvin Ham. This only shows the love of the fans to Lakers and they want to see them move on to the semis.

A lose is a lose and Nuggets was just too good and composed with it. They've been into these kinds of situations and also with the Lakers but we can see on how AD is a valuable guy to the team.

He's made a lot of points but when he's got into foul trouble, we've seen them that they've become like limited.

4-1 is also what I am seeing a lot of people saying.

Nah, man, it is not on LeBron; it is a total team that should be accountable for what happened in the last game. LeBron actually did make two 3-pointers when Denver was closing, so I don't see any reason why I would blame him for the missed shot in the last second. You know shit happens; like what I've said, he did sink two 3-pointers, so he is hot, and he is wide open, so why not take it? I think if you are hot, you will still take it because you just made a couple a while ago. What the Lakers need to do is regroup and get their sh*t together. They can win this series; they just need to be consistent on both ends of the floor. They showed us what they are capable of; it was just the mentality that sometimes shuts up when needed, like when Darvin Ham stopped coaching.
That's what I've seen because they only looked at him with that one three pointer that have missed when the game was closing in.

And then the ball possession was on the Nuggets and then that last shot, the buzzer beater of Jamal took in. By the way, we're going to see the game 3 later.

It's just a few hours away from now so, we'll see if it's going to be 2-1.
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April 25, 2024, 04:30:10 PM
Heat always ends up playing amazing against Celtics, they always end up shooting great at three as well and suddenly every player they have turns into great players later on as well. I think we should consider Heat as a sneaky great team in the end.

No team that ends up with 2 finals in the last 5 seasons could be considered a bad team, they may end up not being great at regular season, but when the playoff time comes they turn it around and become a great team. Every player they have end up being greater at playoffs than they are at regular season. This is why I have a feeling that they could end up winning at the end of the season, that is a possibility and I believe that we could see them end up being greater in the end.

The Heat are a dangerous team in my opinion because they have a lot of specialists who are good at what they do. When everything is going right, they can beat anyone. However, they lack the all around game I think teams need to be able to win a championship. So I wouldn’t call them a bad team, but I think they have a lot of flaws that will get exposed over a 7 game series.

only a team with a good coach can beat them because their roster are not compose of a star players. Jimmy is their best player but not even in the all star, and the very surprising fact is that with Jimmy they beat the best team in the NBA based on the regular season ranking. Imagine, they were given +14 by the bookies, that's how big underdog they are, and they came out strong with a great adjustment and beat the celtics by 10. I think we should believe in Shaq now as he predicted that Miami will win by 10 in game 2, he know that the Miami is good and the Celtics will choke.
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