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Quote from: Reid on December 31, 2018, 02:37:51 AM

Lakers won even without Lebron and Rondo against a rookie team that is getting stronger.

Hart worked hard and also the youngsters of LA. Lebron had fun watching them on the sidelines.
Ingram donated a lot with some good stats in assist and rebounds.

Congratulations to them getting another win before the year end.

That team effort really give them a good competitive game against the kings, hart played well together with Ingram and the rest of the team, maybe this adjustment coming from Luke Walton really bring them to have a good blend, looking forward to keep seeing them enjoying and have a great run even without Lebron and Rondo, those young bloods really creating for the team making them competitive and not a Lebron center team.

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Quote from: Reid on December 31, 2018, 02:37:51 AM

Lakers won even without Lebron and Rondo against a rookie team that is getting stronger.

Hart worked hard and also the youngsters of LA. Lebron had fun watching them on the sidelines.
Ingram donated a lot with some good stats in assist and rebounds.

Congratulations to them getting another win before the year end.

Yes, it was hard work that really won the game for them. Ingram exploded and help the team to recover so it was a total team effort. Even the veterans McGee and Chandler contributed on the rebounding department. Seems the Kings can't sustain their good shooting in the first half and of course Lakers tighten up their defense in the 4th quarter.

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Quote from: Reid on December 31, 2018, 02:37:51 AM

Lakers won even without Lebron and Rondo against a rookie team that is getting stronger.

Hart worked hard and also the youngsters of LA. Lebron had fun watching them on the sidelines.
Ingram donated a lot with some good stats in assist and rebounds.

Congratulations to them getting another win before the year end.

That's good for them, playing at home really gives them the advantage.
LA will be huge next year, with Lebron back, I think we will see more winning games of this team.

Lebron just make this young team into a great team, Kudos to him.

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Lakers won even without Lebron and Rondo against a rookie team that is getting stronger.

Hart worked hard and also the youngsters of LA. Lebron had fun watching them on the sidelines.
Ingram donated a lot with some good stats in assist and rebounds.

Congratulations to them getting another win before the year end.

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Quote from: Reid on December 30, 2018, 05:42:44 AM

Lots of technicals. Lillard got so hot that he questioned the refs decision. He should have calmed down and not let it come to that moment. It is just a 9 point lead which could be taken care of in 2 minutes but because of those freethrows it grew to an 11 point lead which is already a hard task to be taken care of.

Curry still cold in my opinion. Thompson also cold at the paint and a missed dunk. But he got really hot on 3 point line.

Combination of defense and a little offense made them win. But they need more. That is not the Warriors that I knew.

At least they prevented a 3 game losing streak and get their revenge win. Yes, Curry and Klay might be cold but they have built a good lead that's why Portland was having a hard time and when it was about as close as they can get, Lilard got the technicals. Next is Phoenix, I'd say its a easy game for GSW but let's see if Suns can pull a New Year's eve surprise.

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Quote from: Jating on December 29, 2018, 11:35:41 PM

Quote from: freedomgo on December 29, 2018, 09:56:28 PM

The warriors again facing the Portland Blazers, this time they are the road team, this is a revenge for the warriors.
So, I'll likely gonna take them now, regardless of the line, I think they will not allow to lose again tonight, otherwise, they'll be on the 3 losing streak.

Line looks so tempting, it could be a trap, but who cares, what I just put in mind is that they have to win tonight.

Looks like you are correct. Right now they have built a commanding lead going into the 3rd quarter. I didn't put any bets cause I'm done gambling for this year. Although Portland was fighting hard and was able to trim the lead to a single digit, the Warriors was able to put early basket. So let's see, it's not over yet, might be another OT for all we know.

Congrats on those who bet on the warriors, game was simply dominated by the warriors, that's what you called easily money.

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Rockets had a very rocky start as well as Lakers and both teams look like they are on the path of playoff match ups.

One of them will eventually face against warriors before they face each other but if Denver keeps this up there is a high chance Lakers and rockets face at semi finals as well.

Rockets started to be better after Melo left (well he technical didn't "leave" he is still there, just not playing) but I doubt it was about that really, just because of one player you can't be THAT bad, but they are much better right now thanks to Harden giving a real effort on offense instead of just chucking up shots, they have a much better offensive strategy. Boston changed a lot as well, they were great defensively from the early one but their offense was horrible, miserable.

Now that they picked that up they look like the Boston people expected from the early season. It is really a great time to be an NBA fan, Warriors-Lakers-Rockets-Sixers-Raptors-Celtics all have a shot at the title and that's really exciting.

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Lots of technicals. Lillard got so hot that he questioned the refs decision. He should have calmed down and not let it come to that moment. It is just a 9 point lead which could be taken care of in 2 minutes but because of those freethrows it grew to an 11 point lead which is already a hard task to be taken care of.

Curry still cold in my opinion. Thompson also cold at the paint and a missed dunk. But he got really hot on 3 point line.

Combination of defense and a little offense made them win. But they need more. That is not the Warriors that I knew.

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Quote from: freedomgo on December 29, 2018, 09:56:28 PM

The warriors again facing the Portland Blazers, this time they are the road team, this is a revenge for the warriors.
So, I'll likely gonna take them now, regardless of the line, I think they will not allow to lose again tonight, otherwise, they'll be on the 3 losing streak.

Line looks so tempting, it could be a trap, but who cares, what I just put in mind is that they have to win tonight.

Looks like you are correct. Right now they have built a commanding lead going into the 3rd quarter. I didn't put any bets cause I'm done gambling for this year. Although Portland was fighting hard and was able to trim the lead to a single digit, the Warriors was able to put early basket. So let's see, it's not over yet, might be another OT for all we know.

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The warriors again facing the Portland Blazers, this time they are the road team, this is a revenge for the warriors.
So, I'll likely gonna take them now, regardless of the line, I think they will not allow to lose again tonight, otherwise, they'll be on the 3 losing streak.

Line looks so tempting, it could be a trap, but who cares, what I just put in mind is that they have to win tonight.

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Quote from: richmcrich on December 29, 2018, 02:32:39 PM

This is not about Lebron making Lakers better, of course whichever team he is on will be better but this is just a way of showing it is not his talents that makes a team better, its also his bringing everyone best that makes teams better.

Exactly. The team is still very young and they needed a leadership that Lebron can bring to the Lakers. He can only carry them to a certain point, but all players also needed to bring their A game as well so that they can win games with or without Lebron playing.

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Quote from: Oceat on December 29, 2018, 05:59:59 PM

No matter what team Lebron is, he can't carry the team if the team is not doing as hard as he can. Let's just say that most the players can't keep up to the level of Lebron showing on every game. There is something that lacking on a team if they aren't getting better over time, we all know that teamwork is very crucial to make the game works until the end.

Well there is, but its on the past when he's still on the Miami Heat where Lebron together with Wade and Bosh and considered as the Big three. The team is working well. I remember those days of Dallas and Miami was an Epic playoffs

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Quote from: richmcrich on December 29, 2018, 02:32:39 PM

~snip~
This is not about Lebron making Lakers better, of course whichever team he is on will be better but this is just a way of showing it is not his talents that makes a team better, its also his bringing everyone best that makes teams better.

No matter what team Lebron is, he can't carry the team if the team is not doing as hard as he can. Let's just say that most the players can't keep up to the level of Lebron showing on every game. There is something that lacking on a team if they aren't getting better over time, we all know that teamwork is very crucial to make the game works until the end.

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Another game by Lakers without Lebron, another loss by the young team. I mean they are still quite young and I know they are getting better and better each year and some of those players are just on their sophomore year but they look so much better when Lebron is playing whereas they are not really anywhere close without him.

I was thinking maybe this Lebron injury would give them a chance to show how much they improved over the course of this season thanks to playing with Lebron but it just an example of how much Lebron impacts his teammates, when he is playing he just makes everyone around him so much better, players start to play worse when he is not around.

This is not about Lebron making Lakers better, of course whichever team he is on will be better but this is just a way of showing it is not his talents that makes a team better, its also his bringing everyone best that makes teams better.

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Quote from: Reid on December 29, 2018, 10:55:37 AM

Quote from: Baofeng on December 28, 2018, 03:04:56 PM

I wasn't able to watch the game live, I just checked some hi lights in YT and it's a very close game. It seems that Portland will win but Durant hit clutch three to send the game in OT. And when everyone expect the Warriors to win because they have a 5 point lead down to a minute or two. And still they have the edge in the dying seconds, Lilard hit's a three. Durant though posted a triple double as a consolation.

I saw the highlights too and it seems to be a good fight.
But lookingg at the stats almost every star in each team are off night.
They have that when they are no in a good condition to play. The ball wont just go in even if the throw looks better.

Looking at the Western Conference status, the more appealing games to me by now is those who at the 6th up to 10th spot. They are all still fighting for the number 8th spot but it will be a long season and anything can happen.

That last close shot by KD, guess the is really for blazers that's so close and a wide open range for KD, let see what would be the result of their rematch if curry and the rest of GSW will win this as they already have a back to back losses inside their home crowd, blazers have a good impressive stats and already got twice snatch overtime winnings.

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Quote from: Baofeng on December 28, 2018, 03:04:56 PM

I wasn't able to watch the game live, I just checked some hi lights in YT and it's a very close game. It seems that Portland will win but Durant hit clutch three to send the game in OT. And when everyone expect the Warriors to win because they have a 5 point lead down to a minute or two. And still they have the edge in the dying seconds, Lilard hit's a three. Durant though posted a triple double as a consolation.

I saw the highlights too and it seems to be a good fight.
But lookingg at the stats almost every star in each team are off night.
They have that when they are no in a good condition to play. The ball wont just go in even if the throw looks better.

Looking at the Western Conference status, the more appealing games to me by now is those who at the 6th up to 10th spot. They are all still fighting for the number 8th spot but it will be a long season and anything can happen.

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I didn't notice that Lakers again will have a game today, this time playing at home against the Clippers.
What's you take on this one? I'd like to put my bet on the road team because they are doing well lately and Lakers is on a back to back game.

but wait... From

https://www.covers.com/pageLoader/pageLoader.aspx?page=/data/nba/matchups/g5_summary_15.html
James missed the last game with a strained left groin and is unlikely to suit up Friday against the Clippers.

It seems like Lebron is not yet confirmed unavailable, I might hedge my bet live when he plays.

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Quote from: Vaculin on December 28, 2018, 06:41:59 AM

Quote from: Reid on December 28, 2018, 03:26:32 AM

Quote from: Vaculin on December 28, 2018, 01:32:48 AM

Another bad day for the warriors, they loss against the TrailBlazers during the OT.
Durant was hot in the last minutes of the 4th quarter and he was able to bring the game into OT but they did not manage to end it well.
Curry had an off shooting night, if not for Durant, they could have been easily dominated with a double digit loss again.

Yeah see that.
They can be deafeated.
I dont know why people are trying to disect this team when overall they could really be defeated.
They are not really stars like with a Kobe or a Jordan. If their gameplay wont succeed then they will lose. No superman can save them. They all do it because of their good chemistry and that is why they win.

Now, break that apart and you can defeat them. With Durant or without him same thing goes.
Play a higher level of defense and they cannot proceed with a good play. Give them a hard time for eveey possession and they will miss their shots.
Let us stop underestimating the other teams.

Houston vs Boston though, what a nice game of 2 top pointguards of the league.
Irving giving a good show despite the loss and Harden heating up at three point line.

This only happen because of the bad shooting night of Curry and Thompson, their 3 point shooting is very poor.
We can see also in the game that the defense of the warriors are really good, in fact they were able to come back but the main problem was the shooting. 2 losing streak at home is really bad, but this team is still good and a team to beat.

Their lost to Portland was a close one and it can go either way. Yes, a 2 losing streak specially is not good but we all know they still have the 2 best players in the likes of Durant and Steph. But it's good to see other teams stepping up like Lakers and Portland or even Denver to make WC more exciting to watch instead of Golden State dominating.

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I wasn't able to watch the game live, I just checked some hi lights in YT and it's a very close game. It seems that Portland will win but Durant hit clutch three to send the game in OT. And when everyone expect the Warriors to win because they have a 5 point lead down to a minute or two. And still they have the edge in the dying seconds, Lilard hit's a three. Durant though posted a triple double as a consolation.

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