Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 227. (Read 914527 times)

Yeah, we have the mentally that the Warriors are going to beat the Kings here, not sure what it is, could be that even if the age is a big factor for the Warriors and we say that their dynasty is over, at some point we want them to win.

Unlike the Pelican vs the Los Angeles Lakers, we want to see how the Lakers will go against the power of Zion, or we will have the task to stop him in this game. And the Lebron and AD being healthy again, can they beat the young and hungry Pelicans?

It will be unpredictable as this is a do or die games for some teams. Like in the Lakers and Pelicans, initially it was the Pelicans that are the favorite and then the odds went into 50:50 as bettors might have poured money on the Lakers.

Except maybe the Warriors against the Kings, the Warriors become the clear favorite and still up to this time. Bettors knows that the Warriors has the experience still even if the team are old. And the Kings seems to have a problem playing against the Warriors.

That's the most exciting part when we don't have any idea if they're going to push through the bracket and have plans of giving in lowkey to move to the other bracket competing against other team that they prefer.

I am speaking about the teams that are in the in-play.

Everyone loves to see Lebron at the playoffs except his haters, with his age and physique, he's going to make another history.

I do believe that we are at a stage where these play-in games are totally unpredictable and betting on them feels a little scary to me. I am not saying that it is going to be simple or difficult, all I am saying is that it is not going to be predictable. People will bet on it of course, just like people bet on anything, but I will try to avoid it if possible.

I can see plenty of games, and none of them look to be sure thing to me, all of them look like it is going to be very close. Lets see how it ends and when the real playoffs stars then I can bet a lot easier. It is usually obvious after like one or tow games where the games are going so I am going to wait. I would love to see Lebron at playoffs though, I know that much for sure.

With the NBA Play-in starting tomorrow, what are your predictions? Especially in the west.

Lakers vs. Pelicans
I think this one will be just a replay of the last game of the season. Lakers won't slip this chance to get a guaranteed spot in the playoffs, even if facing Denver is the reward. Pelicans might make some adjustments since Ingram did have limited minutes last outing, and we can see to increase it this play-in game. We can also see some adjustments from Zion since he did not play well last game as he registered only 12 points. Lakers might lose this game if AD won't play (but most likely he will), if they play the way they did last meeting, and also if there is no Darvin Ham slander. Overall, the Lakers can win this game and look forward to the first round.

Kings vs. Warriors
This one will be a close matchup. Looking back at the last three games of these teams, the only lead of the winning team is a point, and their season head-to-head matchup is tied, with Warriors winning the first two games and Kings winning the last two. The Kings will be missing the service of Malik Monk and, on the other hand, Gary Payton III for the Warriors. Kings having the home advantage is an edge for them. This is really a close call, but I can see the Kings winning this one because this is just a one-game knockout, but if it is a series, I can see the Warriors winning.

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The match-up between the 9th-10th seed is way exciting than the 7th-8th seed.
The series between these 2 teams is tied at 2 a piece.

The only difference now is the availability of players. Right now, GPII is out on the Warriors due to injury which for me isn't that significant though he's a good defender, but comparing it to the Kings that has no Huerter, and Monk coming into this elimination game is pretty huge. I mean with them out, you are removing players who are averaging more than 25+ PPG combined. Monk as we know is a big difference for the team in some of their games as their 6th man. I'm not saying that the Kings already lost the battle, but they need somebody to step up on offense to win against the Warriors who already defeated them in a 7-game series last season.

I always believe that injuries are big factor when it comes to the playoffs so with this 9th-10th game, I believe that the Warriors will won and will face the Lakers in the 8th seed battle.

Both are interesting match-ups and there's nothing to worry about when we can just watch both of them but first with the Lakers and Pelicans.

Interestingly, all of these games led to 1 point for both of their wins. But it's exciting to see how both of them are going to finish each other later.

While it does make sense if you're from that area but as a fan, I think you'd still be interested just to see and know who'd win over the other but it's more exciting to see the Kings make it as this might be their second playoffs if they're lucky.

For some reason NBA fans including me not be excited or interested about this matchup because both teams are from California, like the LA Clippers and LA Lakers. When teams from the same area play, especially if they aren't rivals like these two teams, the rivalry is important to consider the excitement of the game for some fans. Well Hopefully, the Kings win here to change up the playoffs scene. It's always the Warriors who make it to the playoffs. Lol

Looks like most of you here are more interested on the Lakers vs Pelicans game, what about the Warriors vs kings?
I think this match up is more exciting than the other one.

Checked their last 3 games.

 134 - 133 - kings winner
124 - 123 - kings winner
 102 - 101 - warriors winner.

isn't it exciting to watch? The game was decided by 1 point only.

I'm not thinking about them avoiding Nuggets and purposely going to lose against the Pelicans. But what happens, happens.

What I mean being on that place is actually an advantage, win or lose, both of them takes two chances and won't get an instant elimination.

No doubt that a healthy Zion is a threat but we'll see his flexibility.

Not surprised which is the favorite on this match but Kings has been doing great since last season.

With the Nuggets there's a good chance for adjustment as it's a best of 7 series, unlike on a do or die game. The Lakers are well prepared,  they are having a healthy line up now, so I don't think the Nuggets will be able to swept them again. Davis and Lebron is still playing great basketball, and as long as the Lakers can minimize the output of Jokic, I think they have a chance, but it's close to impossible to be honest.

Yeah, I don't think the Lakers would give this game away to the Pelicans, as the teams below them are the teams that just beat them in the season. The Kings swept them and the Warriors are 3-1 against them as well, so nah they are not taking any risk of missing the playoffs spot.
Just like what I've said before, I want to see the Lakers play against the Nuggets one more time. This time it's gonna be in the first round. If the Lakers gets swept again this time, I will now consider the Nuggets and Jokic is the Lakers' daddy LOL.

Tanking and playing a do or die game to avoid the Nuggets just doesn't make any sense. Those who agree with that probably watched too many conspiracy theories hehe. Securing a playoff spot as early as possible over facing the risk of elimination should be a common sense.

I'm sure Kings have that strategy to annoy Draymond so he'll be thrown out in the game, and that's where they can take advantage. I hope Draymond is wiser because this is a do or die game and Curry is gonna lead this team to a big victory. Kings started great but when they loss Monk, their startegy had started.

This is a rematch on the same venue, why compliate things? Lebron are not gonna give this game away to avoid facing the Nuggets because facing the Warriors is also dangerous in a do or die game.

Nice. I am thinking the same thing too. Experience-wise they have the upper hand and whenever the Warriors are cornered they are always playing better. As long as they are complete, I think they can win this game.
I just wish there were no bad emotions that would come out like what Draymond Green did with Sabonis stomping on him. That affected the game way too much and that's a 4-point play with 2 free throws and a possession for a flagrant 2.
Play clean and finish it strong, that's all they have to do.

New Orleans Pelicans versus the LA Lakers on the other hand seems to be difficult to predict. Ingram just came back from an injury and there's a chance that he ain't in better health just yet or affected mentally. But still, I will be betting for them as I saw their strength even when he was not around.

Zion was limited on their previous game, so honestly I don't expect something different in this  game although the betting odds is looking like a trap but I think it's still the Lakers that will prevail as the winner here.

From +1 to +3 now for the Kings. This could due to a lot of money are going to the Warriors, but good thing the line has moved because I like the Warriors to win as well, -3 should not be a problem against a Monk Less Kings.

Everyone is really looking at the Lakers and Pelicans match, do that point that the odds are literally 50/50. So there could be sentiments for the Lakers but we can't discount the Zion lead Pelicans wanted to prove something as this is long overdue. First time that we will see Zion being healthy and have a good chance to make it to the playoffs.

On the other hand, the Warriors are the favorite over the Sacramento Kings. So it's going to be a great play-in regardless on who will make it, and who will not eliminated. So let's tonight, most likely a lot of fans are going to tune in to watch.

Lakers gonna play hard even if that means they'll be facing the Denver Nuggets in the first round.
There are speculations that they might purposely tank in this game to avoid the Nuggets, but I think there's no basis on that because the Lakers wants to be a champion and they'll face any team that will be match with them,  even if that team swept them in the WCF last season.

They cannot take chances on that as if they loss tomorrow, there's no gurantee that they'll win against the Warriors or Lakers.
Every game is very important to them and they'll treat it as a do or die game.

Less than 24 hours and we're going to see Lakers and Pelicans. I'm stuck thinking on which team should I go but my heart is with the Lakers. 

It actually is an advantage because whoever loses on 7/8 still have the chance for the loser bracket to play for the 8th seed.