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Funny enough is that I fully expect the Lakers to put on a show tonight.  Anytime lebron and AD get national air time they play different.  I don't expect them to win but I'm gonna throw down. Some sheckles on them keeping it close.  For some reason national TV and playoff games Bron just plays different.  I expect a 125-119 type of game.

And coming in sneaky secomd fun to watch is going to be the Knicks/Pacers.  Knicks are down OG, julius, big mitch and quentin grimes so Knicks are bare bones.  Will be good to see the represent tonight.

A couple of good games are on TV to watch tonight. While I’m expecting to see the Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Utah Jazz, it is still nice to have a couple of the best teams in the league facing off on national television. Both games have the potential to go either way.

Well, it's true that he's being considered to be moved out and a lot of clues that seems to connect the dots.

We're getting close to the NBA trade deadline and a lot of things can still happen with that span. So, if reevaluation is happening currently, I hope that they're doing that with the right candidates and will the best ones stay and we fans know who they are.

I like the point that you have made. If a team actually ends up helping him, that team might get some good things in return. I am not saying that the team is going to get help from the player. But I believe in "what goes around comes around".

Some people probably call it karma. I think if he is helped and if the team that helps him has no expectation of some sort and they are doing it just for the sake of helping him, it is going to be first of all a great gesture, and secondly God will help them later for a good deed. People might say that I am talking nonsense but I think it is true.

Lebron and Davis is back to Boston. Lakers are 0-3 on their last 3 games at this venue. Plus the Lakers are struggling on the road with 2 straight losses already. First, loss to Houston by 16 points, and last, loss to Atlanta by 16 points also. What can we expect from the Lakers in this game where they'll play a much tougher team with a very impressive home record?

As per report, Lebron and AD are both listed as questionable, but I bet they'll play.

I'm not favoring the Raptors on that match. Houston Rockets are coming from a loss at home against the Pelicans, they'll surely find a way to bounce back. Although the Raptors surprised the Chicago, I think it will not happen again this time on a team that has a 17-9 record at home. Alperen maybe their top scorer, but there's more players that needs to be limited too since this team is now playing with great teamwork, remember that they beat the Lakers before they lose to the Pelicans on the save venue.

They just need to win their next game and I'm sure they can do it since they are a strong team in the East they can easily win against the Dallas Mavericks if they can easily stop their scorers but obviously that's exactly what they are lacking because most players in the NBA today can score after Curry's prime era, they practiced to shoot from afar and can just score without any proper defense. What the Bucks need to do is to fix their adjustment on their defense since they don't have Jrue Holiday anymore, they can acquire some free agent to fill that position and talk to him that his job is only to strengthen the defense. that's one of their ways to prevent some losing streak because it is not fit for them to have that record while they have some best players on their team.

Although Toronto was better than itself and trailed 63-53 in the first half, it won the match 107-118, a result that could be considered a surprise. Chicago beat Charlotte on the road a day later. (110-117)
Toronto had 1 win and 1 loss in its 6-game away series. It will be away at Houston on February 3. Alperen Şengün's form is very good in Houston. If Toronto wants to win, they must first stop Alperen, otherwise it will be very difficult.

I think even 10 games may not be enough to draw any conclusions about this, as the Bucks players and their new coach will probably need more time to find a mutual understanding between them. I think the main thing is for them to have good team chemistry by the time the playoffs start. The Bucks management clearly expects their team to succeed in the playoffs with Doc as head coach. Otherwise, firing Griffin will seem pointless.

It's always intriguing when trade rumors start gaining traction, and it seems like the speculation around the potential trade is becoming more substantial. The dynamics around D'Lo's situation are noteworthy, especially if the Lakers are considering moving him off the roster. The shift in focus towards players like Reaves and Rui indicates a significant reevaluation of team priorities. It'll be interesting to see how these trade talks unfold, and fans are undoubtedly eager to see how the team dynamics evolve in the coming weeks.


It's a compassionate perspective, considering the potential positive impact on his family. Offering a player a chance, even if it means a role on the bench initially, could indeed be a meaningful gesture. The upcoming deadline adds a layer of anticipation, and it would be heartening to see a team step forward to provide such an opportunity. Sometimes, giving someone a chance can lead to unexpected contributions and, in this case, offer valuable support to his family. Here's hoping that a team recognizes the potential for both personal and professional growth and extends that opportunity before the deadline.


Initial reactions to team changes can be quite deceiving. It takes time for players and coaches to establish the right chemistry and adapt to a new play style. The Clippers' experience with James Harden is a great example of how perceptions can shift over time.

Similarly, with the Bucks, adjusting to a new coach can indeed impact both the team's defense and overall performance. Two games might not be sufficient to assess Doc Rivers' impact accurately. Patience is key, and giving them around 10 games to find their rhythm seems like a fair approach. As fans, it's important to allow the team the space and time needed to adapt to changes, and then make a more informed judgment on how the acquisition of a new coach has influenced their performance. Let's hope for positive progress in the upcoming games.

Remember how people look at James Harden trade when the Clippers lost 5 straight games since he joined the team? They looked at the Clippers like they're just an average team that has all-star players that isn't fit to play with one team. Now look where they at currently.

I believe it's the same with the Bucks. Chemistry will be affected, and so does the playstyle because each coach has a unique way of coaching their team. As for Doc Rivers, 2 games isn't enough for him to be judged. Though the defense really of the Bucks suck this season, it's the fault of their old coach, but I believe that the team will be better. Just give them some games I think. Like 10 games, and from there, let's decide as fans whether the acquisition of a new coach helped them or not.


I always want to be at the opposite side even though the chances of it to happen is very low. I still believe that the Lakers will keep D'Lo. D'Lo for Murray seems possible, but the Hawks don't like him. They don't need a player that's not good on defense anymore. What they need is a bunch of role players that's good at defending like Caruso, or Bruce Brown. On the other hand, if D'Lo will get traded then I hope he will be better on that team because he's good in regular season, but play awful during the playoffs.

Why do I feel like the Milwaukee Bucks are not that entertaining to watch anymore? 6 wins out of their 10 games. Some will say it ain't that bad but watching them perform against the Portland Trail Blazers feels like they suck as a team. I won't comment yet on the recent change of coach, I will give a chance to Doc Rivers if he could somehow make something from their All-Star duo.
Also, the line was -10.5 which means something big is expected from them and yet they seem to be having a hard time finding their offense.

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Denver Nuggets versus Oklahoma City Thunder. Well, the Nuggets sure gave the OKC Thunder a difficult time even if they are Jokic-less. And Jamal Murray did not even explode on his offensive power. It's mostly about the bench and I am glad to see them with so much energy even though it is a losing game.
They fought back well but made bad decisions in the last minutes of the game. Like that transition three-pointer done by KCP which could been an easy deuce with 3 against one play. A very big mistake and I was shocked at what he did.
With Murray not clicking, the best way to do it is to make an easy deuce and make every possession matter. Anyway, it had always been to watch the young Thunder team, the post-game group interview was hilarious. It's easy to say that their chemistry is growing stronger which is why they are one of the top teams in the league.

0-2 for Doc Rivers so far as new head coach of the Bucks. it seems like the meme's that was seen online about Lillard saying "how can they win a championship" with Doc...   I hope this problem will nnot get worse and Bucks will not regret on their decision firing Griffin.

Meanwhile, Miami Heat had finally came to light, I mean the long losing streak was broken, hopefully that could mean they'll figure out things on how to win. 106-115 against the Sacramento Kings, and Jimmy scored 31 points from an efficient shooting (10-14).

Actually Mark Cuban sold the Mavericks and only holds a minority share now. 
Also Snell never played for the Mavs so there is no real connection other that Cuban is into healthcare.
Yeah it would still be ok if someone would come up and give this man what he desires. Especially one of his former teams could do so.

But I mean, he had career earnings of 52 million $ minus tax. I don't know what he need more money for actually. Other families with members with autism can also make it work, and they don't have those millions.

Kind of a strange to ask for this while being rich.

I think they can give him a chance. Of course, they can think about the benefit that his family is going to get. He should be helped out in my opinion. Of course, there is going to be some team which can get him to just warm the bench a bit. If giving him a simple chance can actually get his family a big benefit like that, I don't think anyone should have any problem with that.

Let's see if any team actually helps him out before the deadline.



After a lot of losses, the Raptors were able to do good enough in the last match to win against the Bulls. But before that, they had to suffer a lot and lose a lot of matches. And yes it is true that when a team has only young players, it is really hard for them to actually succeed. You need experience in the team.. and only experience also can be harmful. You need a good balance of youth and experience. That's what I think.

It's not so much as tanking as they are bad.  If you've watched them play they didn't dump people to be bad, they are playing theor young players which in turn comes with a lot of losses.  No young team ever really does that great.  Philly was just playing the system.  Raptors have enough good players to win so.e but not enough to be good.  The worst place to be in for a team.

I've read this news and the deadline is on Friday. If no team signs him up until Friday then he won't be qualified for the league's benefit that will definitely gonna help him and his family.

Any team that sees his situation could give him a hand and even he'll heat up the seat on the bench, that's no problem as long as he'll get that benefits that will help him and his family for the rest of their lives.

Mark Cuban might help but is there any spot on the roster?

We have to wait for that but it seems that the rumors are getting closer into the reality and that's why everyone who think that he'll traded will definitely going to trade him.
As for D'Lo, everyone has to move for trading him and that's likely the Lakers don't want him anymore of the roster and so with that, the LA is taking more care of Reaves instead of him and Rui.

In today’s weird news. Tony Snell has come out publicly as being autistic (if he already did I was unaware) in an attempt to get signed to one more NBA contract. If he gets signed one more time he’ll hit the NBA’s 10 year mark to get healthcare for his family for the rest of his life. His kids are also autistic, so Tony is asking for a 10 day contract and going public with his health issues (and his family’s) in order to try and get a contract. This is a story to watch as time is running out.

They are in the rebuilding phase, it's a new Raptors that we have seen right now, the last piece, Siakam was traded already. It was a great win for them in the road, Barnes is now their franchise player, they have a good defense but not sure if the current players though is enough for them to go to the playoffs.

Have some good games and bad nights as well, in short they are not that consistent. Perhaps we need to give them time to blend and found the right spot.

For the 3 point in the All Star, I do agree, it's one of the pinnacle of the break, we've seen legendaries etching their mark on that contest (who will forget Larry Bird raising his hands?). And so it's traditional already, and no need to change it. They don't need new ideas or twist, just stick to the old school format and fans will appreciate it.