Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 253. (Read 902734 times)

That was one hell of a game and the superstars didn’t disappoint with Curry and LeBron leading their teams in scoring. Draymond Green had a funny moment after the call on his questionable foul on Davis then mocking those who wanted it reviewed. In the end LeBron won it at the free throw line which is a bit disappointing, but an amazing game.

Could be, because after that historic perfomance of Luka on the road, they played the Kings which is known to be a team with good team work and they lose. As usual, Luka was still the main scorer getting a triple double with 28 pts, 17 asts, and 10 rebounds. However, it's not the individual stats that matters now as they don't have a good standing, they need to win and should play with a good teamwork like the Sacramento Kings.

I thought this is a blowout win by the Kings actually, but good thing Dallas responded in the 4th quarter but they still fell short losing by 5 points only.

I would say that it was a clutch move by Lebron, sometimes he'll just settle with 3 point shot or pass the ball as he doesn't want to take the last shot. But since he was hot during the 2nd OT, he should end the game. Honestly, I didn't expect that the two FT will sink, I mean, Lebron is not good in FT line when pressured, and he needed to make 2 to secure a victory, and good thing it happened.

I'm enjoying the game as neither team does not want to lose, and actually I bet on the Warriors hoping they'll bounce back from a disappointing lose to the Sacramento Kings, and here it happened again, it seems like they are not really good now in closing the game.

And Draymond, I'm happy he is back, and by the way, if you guys notice, the Warriors offense are flawless when Draymond is on the floor.

Nice, didn't know he had the "whip" in his move list as well.
Wouldn't it be nice if he finished it with a thunderous dunk instead the layup, I kind of expected it with his super long arms.

If he can do and show things like this in his first season already we can just imagine what we will see in the years to come.

Bodiroga would be proud!

Damn! Lebron is just too awesome! I am not one of his biggest fans but he is truly amazing at his age.
I love how appreciative he is at that post-game interview. He will definitely be written as the GOAT of his era.

Double Overtime in San Francisco!
Two of the best veteran players in the league clashing with each other. Lebron James and Steph Curry.

Sadly, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins were both fouled out in the 2nd overtime and that takes out the fun because it crippled both offense and defense of the Warriors.
Lebron on the other hand knew that so he attacked the rim at the last overtime to get a foul and then he hit both freethrows to win the game.
Another showcase here is Jonathan Kuminga, he somehow made some good defensive plays against Lebron and he is proving his consistency on the offensive end.

Back-to-back 1-point close game loss for the Warriors. This must be frustrating for the team but I think they are playing great. Chemistry is there, Wiggins finally stepping up, Thompson seems to be back to his old self, Draymond also making great plays on both ends of the floor and their bench is doing fine too. It's just a matter of time before they win. Maybe after the All-Star.

Check out this move from Wemby tonight!

https://x.com/worldwidewob/status/1751429360157143208

Pulling off a shammgod at nearly 7 and a half feet tall in an NBA game is crazy. I may have to admit that I’ve underestimated Wemby a bit. He’s definitely something we’ve never seen before. The defender did a good job sticking with him too.

That's quite an exciting game! It's incredible to see players like Devin Booker and Luka Doncic putting up such impressive numbers. The coincidence of Booker's high-scoring performance on the 4th anniversary of Kobe Bryant's passing adds a poignant touch to the game. If Booker keeps up this pace, reaching 82 points would indeed be a remarkable tribute to the late Kobe Bryant. Luka Doncic's strong performance is equally noteworthy, showcasing the talent and skill of these young stars. I'm not watching the game, but it sounds like a thrilling match. Enjoy the rest of it what is funny is when a fan said to Luka Doncic that he was tired and get his ass on a treadmill,


What an incredible performance by Luka Doncic! Scoring 73 points in a game is truly remarkable, especially in the context of trying to break the post-Kobe scoring record set by Devin Booker. It's fascinating to see these standout performances from various players, like Joel Embiid earlier in the week. It does make you ponder if there's a shift in defensive strategies against star players. As for Wilt Chamberlain's historic mark, it remains a challenging record to surpass. The game continues to evolve, and these extraordinary performances add an exciting dimension to the ongoing legacy of basketball who knows maybe there will be a player that could someday break the 100 Wilt Chamberlain's legacy.

73 points performance is impressive. Dončić is one of the best players in the NBA but currently Embiid is ahead of him for regular season MVP race. Philly also has a better record, Mavs is in 8th spot, they are not even in play-off picture right now. Mavs has a good roster but good is not enough to win championship. They got Dončić and Kyrie but side pieces are kinda mid.

Knicks just won 6 in a row. They play confident at MSG. They can extend this series because five of next 6 games will be at home as well.
It was a very strange ending. Brooklyn choked in the last quarter in a game they could've won comfortably and the Rockets almost won the game, but they didn't make the most of their last chances. They didn't take advantage of their chances a couple of times. Both teams are fighting for a play-in spot, but it doesn't look easy. Coaches have been fired recently and Jacque Vaughn's place is not secure.

Mavs got a long way to go to become a top team.  I like kyrie's game a lot but not sure if the Luka/kyrie pairing is the best.  With Luka being ball dominant I think a top tier power forward or center is what the team needs.  The kid lively looks good but being a rookie he will need some time.  Not sure what direction they go but they should be in a win now mode with Luka playing at his peak.

luca doncic fantastic performance is able to score more than 70 points. maybe if you play in the right team doncic will easily win the NBA. for example boston celtic or buck. currently it may be one of the candidates to win the regular MVP. but if you bring dalas maverick to become a champion I think it's still difficult, maverick's squad is still not competitive to be able to become a champion

The Knicks absolutely torched the heat.  Outside of going down early they pretty much held set until the fourth quarter when they just leaned into them.  Another great win and now 12-2 since the OG trade.  On the downside julius randle got hurt late and looks like he has a dislocated shoulder.  Not good since they've been rolling.  Time for OG to step up as the #2 guy.

On paper this looks like another win by the Knicks. However, I believe the Heat will make all necessary adjustment to get this job done so they would stop the bleeding as they are on a 5 losing sterak now. The Heat hasn't been winning games as usual since Jimmy return and Terry Rozier hasn't been playing as expected since he joined the heat. I'm guessing this could be the night for them to make that happen by betting the hot streaking New York Knicks on the road.

I thought this would happen, but I don't see his name on the list playing now, he could be a big help.

Miami Heat's Jaime Jaquez Expected To Return Saturday Against New York Knicks

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^{a litte update.}

I just tune in live, and he's (JJJ) playing.

It isn’t just the scoring by Luka that was impressive. He nearly had a triple double while doing it and he did it on less shots than anyone else before him. The efficiency of his game along with other stats leaves room for the argument that this was the best basketball game played by someone in the post-Wilt era.

Crazy games last night.  Another huge loss from Toronto.  Starting to look more amd more like the Knicks won that OG trade.  Big game on national television today between the Knicks and Heat.  Might be a good playoff preview.  Can't wait to see OG on Jimmy and see him lock him up.  Knicks 11-2 since OG joined quietly beating Minnesota, sixers by 30, Denver by 30+ while holding them to under 90 points.  This is another good test for them looking forward to it.

Luka was absolutely incredible in this match. If I am not wrong, We also saw another 70 points from another player a few games ago. So it looks like now it has definitely become easier for the players to have an explosive performance like that. And remember I am saying "easier" compared to the past. Because it is still definitely a very hard work for a player to actually get 70 points in a match.

I am also pretty sure that the hawks fans are definitely very stunned after watching what happened. Let's be honest, if Luca had a little worse performance than he had in this match, it probably would have been a win for Hawks

Sorry, my bad. It looks like the website I checked had some problem, and until now it's still not showing the accurate ranking. The rankings are insane, but I didn't notice when I was checking. lol

https://ph.global.nba.com/standings/

But upon checking on the other source, it seems like it's quite close compared to the Sixers vs Spurs.

https://www.espn.ph/nba/table

Dallas  25-20
Atlanta 18-27


Sixers -29-14
Spurs 9-36

That is a possible drawback with teams that gives one player most of the shooting opportunities. It's good that Luka and the rest were making them but it could also ruin the confidence of teammates to take a shot. That may lead to predictable plays which makes it easier for the defense to limit their scoring.

The rivalry between Luka and Booker adds an exciting element to the NBA scene. The Suns' dominant performance against the Mavericks showcases the constant improvement of these star players. It's evident that such competition motivates them to push their limits. No doubt, that Luka Doncic would need to strive a little more but I think Luka Doncic sure needs to improve he also needs capable teammates who could carry him further into the play-offs, the regular season loss is a chance for him to bounce back, and keep the rivalry alive. It's all about the thrill of competition and seeing star players rise to challenges rather than a one-sided dominance. Looking forward to the next chapter in their rivalry,


I feel your frustration with the Warriors' recent struggles. It's tough to see a team that was once so dominant facing challenges. The last-minute heartbreaks can be disheartening. The sequence of missed opportunities and the decision not to take a timeout in the final possession must be frustrating. Hopefully, they can regroup and find their rhythm again. It's a rough patch, but knowing the Warriors' resilience, they might bounce back. Hang in there, and here's to hoping for better performances ahead,

If you are the best player in the team, it's not impossible to score 70 points or more if you defense aren't that tight. Luka and his team scored 148 points, that only tells that they are not playing a defensive team, and the Mavs not playing good defense as well as they allow the Hawks to score 143 points. I'm not sure if this is the high scoring match this season, but I haven't seen a game that both teams sore this high this season.

Luka getting 73 points ain't no surprising at all. They are on a losing streak, so maybe he was frustrated and wanted to stop the losings streak, and for that to happen, he needs to handle the game himself focusing more on the offense, and he got it.

Yeah, this past games really produced one of the most offensive scoring we have seen in years, and it almost touch Kobe's 81 points if Luka keeps pouring on that 4th quarter. Actually Hawks fans are stunned but they are still in the thick of the game itself. Just bad selection and good defense by the Mavs in the last couple of minutes. Luka's the usual trash talking to the fans and even against the bench of the Hawks. But at the end of the day, I think Trae Young shows respect on what Luka has accomplished in their game. Maybe we will see someone scoring 60 or 70 like it will be the norm for NBA games. There could be defense, but it's a fast phase ball game now that they like to score less than 20 seconds of every game that's why the scoring average is going up.