Author

Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 2398. (Read 922243 times)

hero member
Activity: 2828
Merit: 553
October 27, 2019, 01:36:49 AM
Who would have thought that Suns will give the Clippers it's first lost of the season?

Score: 130-122

Suns lead as much 15 in the fourth, before Lou Williams ignited a run, back to back three's but it was not enough for them to recover in time.  I thought it was going to be an easy win for them, since Clippers man handled Lakers and Golden State in their first two games.

I have not seen the game live, and I cant say the Clippers have an off night since there were like 4 of the Clippers scored double digit including Leonard. The Suns may have Excell more than the Clippers and played very well. That's not so surprising in the regular season though. Everything matters in the playoffs anyway.
Props to the Suns for beating the most favoured team this year.
hero member
Activity: 2870
Merit: 594
October 27, 2019, 12:48:05 AM
Who would have thought that Suns will give the Clippers it's first lost of the season?

Score: 130-122

Suns lead as much 15 in the fourth, before Lou Williams ignited a run, back to back three's but it was not enough for them to recover in time.  I thought it was going to be an easy win for them, since Clippers man handled Lakers and Golden State in their first two games.
full member
Activity: 1232
Merit: 186
October 26, 2019, 09:42:21 PM
One more thing that I noticed.
Seems like Russell is trying to be the star of the team. Although he is shooting quite well they must execute the play to avoid being predictable.
It would be difficult for him because The Beard always have the heart of Houston fans. And besides, he is newly traded there and it will take some time for him to be appreciated despite of being an All Star player already.
That is how GSW plays and it works for so many times. Rotating the ball and finding the man which is free then back to ISO.
Yeah! I wonder if they can still reveive their "Strength in Numbers" Spirit because that is where they became popular — teamwork at its finest. But honestly, I'm getting a little bit skeptical about it because their current roster is not on their optimum level.
hero member
Activity: 2828
Merit: 553
October 26, 2019, 08:46:21 PM
On the other hand, I think Draymond was really affected by the sudden change in roster and rotation, he was like the source of hype before.
Just like the Lakers when they loss in their first game and we judge them but they come back strong  to win in their 2nd game and it was Lebron who took in charge of the scoring.

About the Warriors, they are a champion team and they have a pride, one loss is not enough to judge them this season although they loss Durant permanently and Thompson temporarily, I am pretty sure they will adjust and bounce back so check them out in their 2nd game.

Let's see if the GSW still has the caliber they once had before. Most of the team adjust to the way they play against the warriors but they seem to be relying still on their type of plays. I think GSW needs another play aside from living and dying on threes.

Pretty much every team in the NBA right now are all shooting 3's as much as the GSW team in general.

I really have a doubt for the Warrior this year, though D.Russel's acquisition somehow fill the lack of offensive fire power when they lost Durant and Klay injured. But, I really think It will never be enough. Maybe this is just the start of the regular season, but I saw how Steve became frustrated at some point in the pre-season, and It really is something that will bother and worry him in the regular season.
 I'm not hating, I'm just stating my opinion.
sr. member
Activity: 840
Merit: 268
October 26, 2019, 08:17:35 PM
Are you watching the game between Rockets and Pelicans right now? Do you think that the game has a bad officiating? For me it is. After the second quarter ends, James Harden showed his frustration in the game by bouncing the ball hard. Although it's a little bit funny since he hit himself off of that.

Anyway, the Lakers young core before showing dominance in the game. Lonzo with nice shooting motion and he's like the Lonzo from UCLA. I really thought this gonna be a blowout.
hero member
Activity: 1862
Merit: 590
October 26, 2019, 06:00:52 PM
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans, with the duo James Harden and Westbrook Houston became strong and can win the NBA title, well it's will be an easy game for the Rockets. I will bet for them to win this game.

Phoenix Suns will face Los Angeles Clippers in an easy game for the Clippers, with Leonard Khawi and Williams Clippers became so strong they even beat Lacers and Golden State Warriors, I will bet for The Clippers to win.

I like both of these teams to win as well but the Rockets hurt my parlay the other night losing to the Bucks but I do think they get the job done tonight and I'm thinking that they can go on a nice run over the next week. For some value I have also added the Hawks to cover the +2.5 against the Magic.
legendary
Activity: 1722
Merit: 5937
October 26, 2019, 03:43:35 PM
What a game for Los Angeles Lakers! They managed to take down Utah Jazz. I don't know about you but, I am a guy that uses more of my time surfing on the net and looking what's funny in social media. At one time, I saw that people are counting shots of LeBron that was blocked. I believe at that time, it was only 16? And at this game LeBron was blocked by Donovan Mitchelle with some anger. On an interview on their last game, the reporter asked LeBron James what was the problem with the first game? He just answered that there were no problems. And there you go, the second game says it all.

Although there are a lot of turnovers. They even managed to get a 22 point lead but it was down to 13 when LeBron stepped out his foot in the court. Almost a triple-double for him though. I hope that they can keep up this type of game. And Troy Daniels, wow he's a good addition to the Lakers with his three-point ability.

Bad decision for the Jazz to trade their players for Mike Conley, he is an aweful shooter now, he shoot 3-11 in this game and I think he shot a very bad percentage in the 1st game as well.

It is  way too early to say whether this trade is good or bad for Utah Jazz, sample of 2 games is simply too small to make that kind of evaluation.

Mike Conley is a quality  player and decent shooter despite this bad start, trade Jazz made to get him made sense and there is plenty of time to fix all the issues. After all, not all players adjust to new teams at the same pace, some need more time, and  Conley  might be one of those players.
hero member
Activity: 3080
Merit: 603
October 26, 2019, 02:43:44 PM
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans, with the duo James Harden and Westbrook Houston became strong and can win the NBA title, well it's will be an easy game for the Rockets. I will bet for them to win this game.
They've lost against Bucks so it's likely that they are hungry this time and wants to take one win from their next match. And this could be with the Pelicans but do you think that these boys will simply allow themselves to be dominated by the Rockets?
We will see it but this is an exciting game and I also think that Rockets will show a great performance.
legendary
Activity: 3066
Merit: 1129
VPN Friendly & Exclusive Bonuses!
October 26, 2019, 12:42:04 PM
I think Utah is not as bad as people make them out to be, it was just a bad game, they will have good games as well. Mike Conley is also a profilic defender, he always has been and matching him with Gobert inside they are the best one-two defenders in the league.

Defense is making a good comeback this year looking at how Clippers literally have 3 of the best defenders in the league out of 5 positions and they look to be the contenders. I feel like injuries will decide this year for sure, whichever team has even one more injury than the other team will be eliminated. People say clippers are great, well they do look good but if they lose even Beverley for the playoffs their championship would be in trouble, let alone kawhi and PG which would be certain.
hero member
Activity: 2128
Merit: 520
October 26, 2019, 11:52:07 AM
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans, with the duo James Harden and Westbrook Houston became strong and can win the NBA title, well it's will be an easy game for the Rockets. I will bet for them to win this game.

Phoenix Suns will face Los Angeles Clippers in an easy game for the Clippers, with Leonard Khawi and Williams Clippers became so strong they even beat Lakers and Golden State Warriors, I will bet for The Clippers to win.
You can parlay this two games if you believe that both teams can easily defeats their opponents, ML is not that much for both line so in order to make it much bigger profits parlaying this two games or you can bet with chosen handicapped.

Houston coming from the upset by Milwaukee needs to win, while Clippers still undefeated will be test by this young Suns.
full member
Activity: 952
Merit: 104
★777Coin.com★ Fun BTC Casino!
October 26, 2019, 10:55:33 AM
Bad decision for the Jazz to trade their players for Mike Conley, he is an aweful shooter now, he shoot 3-11 in this game and I think he shot a very bad percentage in the 1st game as well.
You can't blame Jazz in trading for Mike Conley. The dude is a 15 pts+ a game and it's still the first game. Anything can happen in the next games.
Conley is not yet as productive as he was before traded and this is bad for Jazz. However, their loss is not only because of one man, it's of their mistake since they stand as a team and take responsibility on what would be the outcome of their game. Aside from him, what I see why they lose against is their lack of defense. If you noticed, James and Ad can easily connect inside and as well as Howard.

It's not that the jazz lacks on defense, they just cannot keep up with the plays the Lakers are giving into them. Of course the jazz will adjust their plays to find solutions on balancing their offense and defense. I thinks James and ad is too much for the to handle though.
hero member
Activity: 826
Merit: 500
October 26, 2019, 09:18:59 AM
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans, with the duo James Harden and Westbrook Houston became strong and can win the NBA title, well it's will be an easy game for the Rockets. I will bet for them to win this game.

Phoenix Suns will face Los Angeles Clippers in an easy game for the Clippers, with Leonard Khawi and Williams Clippers became so strong they even beat Lacers and Golden State Warriors, I will bet for The Clippers to win.
sr. member
Activity: 1036
Merit: 294
October 26, 2019, 08:56:38 AM
Bad decision for the Jazz to trade their players for Mike Conley, he is an aweful shooter now, he shoot 3-11 in this game and I think he shot a very bad percentage in the 1st game as well.
You can't blame Jazz in trading for Mike Conley. The dude is a 15 pts+ a game and it's still the first game. Anything can happen in the next games.
Conley is not yet as productive as he was before traded and this is bad for Jazz. However, their loss is not only because of one man, it's of their mistake since they stand as a team and take responsibility on what would be the outcome of their game. Aside from him, what I see why they lose against is their lack of defense. If you noticed, James and Ad can easily connect inside and as well as Howard.
legendary
Activity: 3836
Merit: 1419
October 26, 2019, 08:48:13 AM
What a game for Los Angeles Lakers! They managed to take down Utah Jazz. I don't know about you but, I am a guy that uses more of my time surfing on the net and looking what's funny in social media. At one time, I saw that people are counting shots of LeBron that was blocked. I believe at that time, it was only 16? And at this game LeBron was blocked by Donovan Mitchelle with some anger. On an interview on their last game, the reporter asked LeBron James what was the problem with the first game? He just answered that there were no problems. And there you go, the second game says it all.

Although there are a lot of turnovers. They even managed to get a 22 point lead but it was down to 13 when LeBron stepped out his foot in the court. Almost a triple-double for him though. I hope that they can keep up this type of game. And Troy Daniels, wow he's a good addition to the Lakers with his three-point ability.

Bad decision for the Jazz to trade their players for Mike Conley, he is an aweful shooter now, he shoot 3-11 in this game and I think he shot a very bad percentage in the 1st game as well.

Its 2 games into the season, Conley is not a bad player.  People can have a coue bad games.  If it doesnt change by mid season then there might be something there.  They needed a point guard and mike gives them that.  There are players from every team that had a bad 1 or 2 games so far, it's an 82 game season no need to panic
sr. member
Activity: 840
Merit: 268
October 26, 2019, 08:40:50 AM
Bad decision for the Jazz to trade their players for Mike Conley, he is an aweful shooter now, he shoot 3-11 in this game and I think he shot a very bad percentage in the 1st game as well.
You can't blame Jazz in trading for Mike Conley. The dude is a 15 pts+ a game and it's still the first game. Anything can happen in the next games.

However, I'm more in seeing Donovan Mitchell bringing the ball to the other side. In simple terms, being the point guard of the team. If you can try and observe him, he's more efficient if he'll take that position even more. The best example for this is when Rubio was absent on a playoff game vs the Rockets, that's the time where he takeover Rubio's position and that game was the only game they won of the series.


Have you ever thought that Trae Young is evolving this season? Is it just because of their current roster is stronger than last season?
hero member
Activity: 3094
Merit: 726
October 26, 2019, 07:13:32 AM
What a game for Los Angeles Lakers! They managed to take down Utah Jazz. I don't know about you but, I am a guy that uses more of my time surfing on the net and looking what's funny in social media. At one time, I saw that people are counting shots of LeBron that was blocked. I believe at that time, it was only 16? And at this game LeBron was blocked by Donovan Mitchelle with some anger. On an interview on their last game, the reporter asked LeBron James what was the problem with the first game? He just answered that there were no problems. And there you go, the second game says it all.

Although there are a lot of turnovers. They even managed to get a 22 point lead but it was down to 13 when LeBron stepped out his foot in the court. Almost a triple-double for him though. I hope that they can keep up this type of game. And Troy Daniels, wow he's a good addition to the Lakers with his three-point ability.

Bad decision for the Jazz to trade their players for Mike Conley, he is an aweful shooter now, he shoot 3-11 in this game and I think he shot a very bad percentage in the 1st game as well.
sr. member
Activity: 840
Merit: 268
October 26, 2019, 07:02:14 AM
What a game for Los Angeles Lakers! They managed to take down Utah Jazz. I don't know about you but, I am a guy that uses more of my time surfing on the net and looking what's funny in social media. At one time, I saw that people are counting shots of LeBron that was blocked. I believe at that time, it was only 16? And at this game LeBron was blocked by Donovan Mitchelle with some anger. On an interview on their last game, the reporter asked LeBron James what was the problem with the first game? He just answered that there were no problems. And there you go, the second game says it all.

Although there are a lot of turnovers. They even managed to get a 22 point lead but it was down to 13 when LeBron stepped out his foot in the court. Almost a triple-double for him though. I hope that they can keep up this type of game. And Troy Daniels, wow he's a good addition to the Lakers with his three-point ability.
legendary
Activity: 3080
Merit: 1292
Hhampuz for Campaign management
October 26, 2019, 06:33:50 AM
On the other hand, I think Draymond was really affected by the sudden change in roster and rotation, he was like the source of hype before.
Just like the Lakers when they loss in their first game and we judge them but they come back strong  to win in their 2nd game and it was Lebron who took in charge of the scoring.

About the Warriors, they are a champion team and they have a pride, one loss is not enough to judge them this season although they loss Durant permanently and Thompson temporarily, I am pretty sure they will adjust and bounce back so check them out in their 2nd game.

Let's see if the GSW still has the caliber they once had before. Most of the team adjust to the way they play against the warriors but they seem to be relying still on their type of plays. I think GSW needs another play aside from living and dying on threes.

It's hard to change their style because its where they are successful many times already, they won championship several times because of their good 3 point shooting. The only problem now is they loss a very consistent 3 point shooter of Klay Thompson, (yeah, I know Durant is good also but let's exclude him in the discussion) but Klay's injury is not as serious as Durant and he is expected to be back in the line up this early next year so warriors needs to hold on, win some and loss some so they will not be so down in the ranking.
hero member
Activity: 2632
Merit: 833
October 26, 2019, 06:25:02 AM
On the other hand, I think Draymond was really affected by the sudden change in roster and rotation, he was like the source of hype before.
Just like the Lakers when they loss in their first game and we judge them but they come back strong  to win in their 2nd game and it was Lebron who took in charge of the scoring.

About the Warriors, they are a champion team and they have a pride, one loss is not enough to judge them this season although they loss Durant permanently and Thompson temporarily, I am pretty sure they will adjust and bounce back so check them out in their 2nd game.

Let's see if the GSW still has the caliber they once had before. Most of the team adjust to the way they play against the warriors but they seem to be relying still on their type of plays. I think GSW needs another play aside from living and dying on threes.

They still have Steph Curry to lead them, so definitely they can still contend for this season, although Clippers and Lakers are much a better team today. Steve Kerr has anchor the team to championships so for sure they can also adjust and make new plays based on the current roster.

It's just one lost, the better team wins in the end. Steph will be Steph no matter what, he had lead this team for many years and I'm sure he will continue to do so.
full member
Activity: 952
Merit: 104
★777Coin.com★ Fun BTC Casino!
October 26, 2019, 06:18:18 AM
On the other hand, I think Draymond was really affected by the sudden change in roster and rotation, he was like the source of hype before.
Just like the Lakers when they loss in their first game and we judge them but they come back strong  to win in their 2nd game and it was Lebron who took in charge of the scoring.

About the Warriors, they are a champion team and they have a pride, one loss is not enough to judge them this season although they loss Durant permanently and Thompson temporarily, I am pretty sure they will adjust and bounce back so check them out in their 2nd game.

Let's see if the GSW still has the caliber they once had before. Most of the team adjust to the way they play against the warriors but they seem to be relying still on their type of plays. I think GSW needs another play aside from living and dying on threes.
Jump to: