Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 2644. (Read 920632 times)

Surely they would dominate the Lakers, without a legitimate pointguard they certainly lose at a powerhouse team. Also the odds of betting is too high, starting at a +10 for the Lakers means everybody expect the warriors to win the game.

The Warriors avenge their previous loss by returning the favor, dominating the Lakers on this game.
In just one quarter alone specifically in the 3rd, they were able to bring the lead to their comfort, 3rd quarter score was (45-25) in favor of the Warriors.
Also, tonight Klay Thompson bring his A game and only miss one 3 point shot on the 10 of 11 shooting.

This bet almost hit, but the warriors were careless in the 4th, they do not want me to win. 

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They've win the game even without butler, and yes Embiid brings the glory of the big man back, just a like when Olajuwon and Shaq once dominates the hardcourt, it's been a while now seeing big guy to score that high, it's been a league of showcasing  speed and outside shot.

Moving back to DRose, Seeing him play like this reminds me on how we respect him when he's still on his prime, basketball lovers will remember him as a lightning slashers and a fearless ball handlers who will attack you each time he will see the opportunities, glad seeing him back to this level again,.

I hope he can do that kind of MVP mode everyday, like James Harden and some other MVP NBA players.
Rose is one of the humble star in the NBA so I'm really happy for that kind of big improvement, I just hope his team will reach the playoffs so he can help his team.

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Meanwhile, very exciting game now between the Rockets and the Sixers, Harden and Embiid are showing the talent of the real MVP.
Since Embiid is dominating the paint, I think I will put by live bet on them,Embiid is a big man but has the talent to move like Curry, big man with crossover.

I predict 76ers game against Harden and friends will be under on points and the LA lakers game against the warriors will be over.
Jimmy Butler is not going to be playing in tonights game in Phila.

I'm not a die hard fan of Harden nor Lebron but I'm weighing things if it's for their performance for overall the seasons. But we have to recognize that this guy won an MVP award last season.

While Lebron won the play of the year, entitled clutch shot of the year. I just want to appreciate and recognize those players that always excel and also for those aspiring ones, let's get back in action with this discussion folks.

Don't worry, karma is real and will execute on the right time.

Right, as NBA fans we really do appreciate how Derick Rose is doing today after his Chicago days. I still remember that there's a lot of haters saying that his career is over. But he resurrected his career and showing us a glimpse of what Derick could have been if not for that injury he suffered.

Derrick Rose goes on MVP mode again.

29 points...... in second half. Yes, that's right. Only 2 points from first half then pumped the fuel at second. The highlight? A game winner clutch shot that leads for Timberwolves victory. Derrick Rose is really making an attention this season. Following what surprising thing he will do next.

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Zaza is really living on a trademark of dirty plays ever since.

NBA should make an action about this act because their replays are full of useless thing is there's no associated penalties on it. It's a clear intentional foul and no signs of showing a hesitation whenever he is doing it..

Since Zaza's style is effective to him and NBA just let go of it, he will just continue to make a dirty plays like that.

The Lakers have improved obviously with it's last games but definitely they need Lebron and another star player to help them in the playoffs. But they suffer a setback since Ball got injured and might be out in a month. I do hope that the Lakers will get AD in a trade so that they would become a championship caliber team.

Yes. An ejection usually happens if a player is seen doing these type of fouls which can cause bodily injury. It isnt a full contact sport like football so these shouldnt be inquestion when done on another player in this sort of game.
I've seen him do some elbowing while with the warriors but nothing like these three big fouls by grabbing shoulders and intentional elbows.
Definitely uncalled for and he should be met with missing games in the future or he will just keep thinking he can get away with them when not seen by the referees.
The rest of the games today look good especially the Golden state warriors in LA later on tonight.
None of the sports book think they can steal one from the hot warriors with 8 to 1 odds stacked against them to win.
And Phila vs Houston also look good. 76ers are on a winning streak but Harden is on a tear lately with scoring nearly 50 points in each of his last three games. Last game was 48 points but close enough.

I was a little mad when I saw that. Pachulia's face says it all. He did it intentionally without remorse.
He didnt even think about it. He just grabbed him and took him down with all his might.
He had been doing this for a long time and there should be disciplinary actions made by NBA management for this guy.
The number of injuries have been increasing with the use of his body.
Flagrant 1 is okay for the game only but afterwards there should be steps that needs to be considered to stop this kind of act or else it will be repeated or be copied by other players.

Some games have started early because of the holiday today and are almost done. Including the Bulls and the Thunder matches.
Actually the most interesting one would be the Pistons game to watch.
With Pachulia causing these type of fouls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8zwse19pNk the night before against the heat.
These type of grabs and throwdowns can cause serious injury and he only received a flagrant 1 foul on the last one is poor officiating on the leagues part.
This guy is doing these on purpose and is reckless of them to keep him in the game.
He was on the warriors before and Trevon Green is known for fouling people and then yelling about it but these ones are nothing compared to those.

I agree. The comparisons are not appropriate. Scoring wise, harden seems content in taking up most of the scoring burden for his team regardless of what situation. He's there to score and he has the license to shoot and create for himself. And i think the rockets are cool with that role of his.

Young players always have common problems, no matter who they are, even Lebron had that trouble even tough he was considered the best prospect ever. First of all they have a trouble on their second season, no matter how amazing you are in your second year it becomes a bit of a problem.

Normally, these kids do not play too many games a season until they are that old and all of a sudden they play +50 more games a year against superstars and harder conditions. Obviously, even tough first year is a challenge since they are young they barely go with it but on their second season the combined fatigue kills them. Also they do not respect opponents that are tanking.

In their minds teams like Knicks and bulls are tanking so they will be willing to lose that game but what they are missing is players are not tanking, teams are tanking by getting no good players but the players there still work tireless to be the best they can be and if you do not respect your opponent no NBA team will let you win.

Also closing games is difficult because clutch requires a bit of experience and during clutch times young players are a bit more shaking than the veteran ones. All of it will be gone soon I am sure but they need to still find a "system" like all great teams have. Also apparently Lonzo is out with a grade 3 tear which should be AT LEAST 1 month, probably more like 2 months. If I was Lakers I would rather wait it out and put him on extra leave so he can comeback better, not like they are going to win the ring this year, wouldn't matter if he is out all season.

It's your assessment that Harden don't plays well. There are players that are very effective to only one forte and just like Harden he's a very effective offense player but yes he's not into defense.

Lebron without doubt a very versatile player but let's just stop comparing these two players. They have their own strength and greatness as said Lebron is the modern king but he still losses, right? with their individual performances they always play good.

Lakers are +7 before the game, so it's a big upset if they were able to win the game.
Rockets really fought hard and they want to win this game at their home so they have it, but it was a close game in general.
This game although the Lakers loss, but they proven something and they are oozing confidence is now, and when Lebron is back, they are more dangerous.

Gordon made it easy, Lakers needs to improve especially on closing games as that is the most important part of the games when games are close.
Rockets are full of good shooters but Gordon was already proven to be clutch as he made already a game winning shot for the Rockets in the past, Lakers should have put more pressure on him. (Maybe they still remember their last game in OKC when westbrook was fouled)

I watched the whole rockets vs lakers game last night until the end.
LA dominated through out the entire game but still lost.
Even with Zo Ball getting injured they were still playing well with Stephenson shooting those three pointers right from the first seconds of the third quarter. It looked like even with another one of their star players out they were going to show everyone they can play as a team and not need them as much the media puts it out to be.
Without Lebron, Rondo and now Ball, they are still a team that can beat you at home.
It took over time and another big show by Harden to put it away and it was only by two points.
Their next showdown is against Golden state which have won their last seven games.
So with them having so much confidence coming into this game there is a chance for the lakers to beat them tomorrow in LA.
It will be a really good matchup to watch and it being a holiday game.

Lakers eventually lost to Rockets on overtime but that is fine, this is lakers that is missing Lebron and they still came very close to winning against Rockets who where conference finalists last year with just 1 game away from potential champions.

The last shot of Eric Gordon that went in was the basic explaining of Lakers in recent years. They defended everyone amazingly, they were all over the court, they covered the pass lanes, as soon as Eric Gordon got the ball someone was right on him and everything defensively looked amazing and perfect. Then when he was shooting the person who was like ONE inch in front of him didn't even put his hands up. That is Lakers for you, do everything perfectly but at the last second instead of raising your arms and defending properly just let go of the shooter with a fear of fouling.

Yes they are getting stronger and it went to overtime and they still lose. But to be that close against an offensive team it is still a great game for them.

I am in doubt though with the Lebron coming back.
They are getting a lot of good chemistry with this new form of team.
If I am Luke Walton, I will analyze first what will be the effect if Lebron is on the floor and if not. Will they still play the same way against OKC or they will be afraid to create shots just because Lebron is there.

I want them to stay the same and not rely with stars. They are the ones who should be the stars by now.

Well, they are showing that they can cope up with other good teams out there even though their star player is not on the court. They beat OKC on the road and ALMOST beat Rockets on the road too. Its just that Harden exploded again and gained his 19th (IIRC) straight 30+ point game. Ball is injured too which I hope is not will take a long time for him to recover.