Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 308. (Read 914668 times)

The potential fallout from such a decision would undoubtedly be tough for Lakers fans to bear. If Russell thrives elsewhere and the team faces challenges, the scrutiny on LeBron James might intensify. Rushed decisions, especially after their 2020 Championship, could indeed lead to regrets. Balancing short-term success with long-term planning is crucial, and Lakers management will need to navigate this situation carefully to sustain their competitive edge in the Western Conference.


I feel you! The goal-scoring this week has been absolutely insane, especially with two players hitting the 70+ point mark. Doncic's field goal percentage has been off the charts as well. It's the kind of performance that makes you wish you'd caught more of the regular season action. The playoffs are shaping up to be incredibly exciting with such stellar individual displays on the court.

Yeah I guess a lot of what ifs but that's every nba game to some degree.  That was a crazy game and think even know it ended in a loss, golden state needed a game like that to get some toughness to them.  In trs of next game embid will definitely be playing.  With the new rules in the NBA embid can only miss 6 more games and then he won't be eligible for any of the post season awards and ypu know he is aiming at those too

Fuck guys i was not following so much this season, im more like start to see the games when the regular season is coming to an end and the playooffs are coming to us, but what the fuck was this week in term of goalscoring, two players with 70+ points, incredible, and in the case of Doncic damn, what a high percentage of fields goals.

If anything, this just increased the value for Russel. The Lakers can try to get an extra draft pick by trying to sell to other teams who were already interested that he is even better than they had hoped. All Star caliber player who would be beneficial on any roster.

Most fans will be hard-broken if they really decide to do that and to make things worse for them, if Russel does well in his next team and the Lakers fall and do not gonna make the playoffs, then that would be it for Lebron James, surely he will take all the blame because of their decision to let go a dedicated player who helps them to win some crucial game to stand on their ground and not get to the lowest spot in the Western Conference. They should not rush to make bad decisions and end up regretting it because, since their Championship last 2020, there hasn't been any chance for them to reach the NBA finals once more.

His initial defender got to close and he immediately recognized that. Do you remember that play he did in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers while he was a Heat? I think it was Paul George who made the same mistake and Lebron also took it to the basket with time almost expiring.

I think this must be more frustrating for Stephen Curry because he is trying really hard to carry his team through almost every match. He actually carried his team in this match as well. But the problem is that his opponent team played really well. At least the Lakers played as a team and that's where the warriors actually lost the match. Well actually in this match his team did support him a lot but the support had to be better and the support that was given by his team was not enough in the end.  Must have been heartbreaking for Stephen Curry, But it is what it is.

By the way, the Lakers made a very good comeback in the 4th quarter otherwise this would have not been possible for the lakers to actually win.

That's true. As a Warriors fan, I was actually amazed at their performance, I didn't also feel that they lost that game because the entertaining factor was so damn great.
The only thing I had after watching the game was the "What if?".
What if Klay was not fouled out?
What if Podiemzki didn't shoot that three-pointer and waited for Curry to receive the ball? Because I think he rushed it, he came from the bench so he is cold.
What if Wiggins was also not fouled out? It could've been him against Lebron and maybe a clean defense could happen.
All of that is what's left of me but I am not unhappy about their loss. It's actually the other way around because I see they became a team again on their last few games. They just need one more push or keep this tempo and maybe they will win their next game.

But, the Warriors' next game will be up against the 76ers. Embiid didn't play today against the Nuggets but I seriously doubt he will miss that game against the Warriors. Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey also did not play but it was not an easy win for the Nuggets. The 76ers bench did show some good fight today.

Rudy Gobert really looks small for sure in that clip while Wemby is becoming more like Wemby the days in his school career, for sure Wembanyama is getting used in basketball for the NBA, for sure he got a rough start this season but for sure because of practice he will be one solid player for the San Antonio Spurs, in the future that is for sure,


The fouls on Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins in the 2nd overtime undoubtedly had a significant impact on the Warriors' performance, affecting both their offensive and defensive capabilities. Lebron's strategic move to attack the rim and draw a foul in the last overtime showcases his veteran understanding of the game, ultimately securing the win for his team.

It's encouraging to see Jonathan Kuminga making a positive impact, displaying both defensive prowess against Lebron and consistency on the offensive end. Despite back-to-back close game losses, the Warriors seem to have a strong foundation with improved chemistry, Wiggins stepping up, Thompson finding his form, and Draymond making notable contributions on both ends of the floor. The frustration of close losses might turn into victories soon, especially with their promising lineup. The post-All-Star period could indeed be a turning point for them.

The NBA has been pleasing its fans lately, with epic games happening almost every day.
The Lakers-Warriors game was really exciting, especially the ending. I wonder if the Lakers management will still be willing to trade Russell after this game. After all, he performed well and made a few crucial shots in this game, thus showing that he can be useful to the team in games like this one.

It was a very entertaining game, and although the Warriors lose, you can see that the fans are very satisfied on what they are witnessing. Curry showed that he is still here as a superstar in the NBA, and he is clutch enough to sink a shot when it matters most. The spacing of the Warriors is good with Green playing, so maybe in the next few games we will see the Warriors bouncing back after this successive losses.

Lebron doesn't look old at all, he is a legend, playing 2 overtime with huge minutes and you can't even see on his face that he was already tired. Also, Davis is great, he is a tough one, I thought he will not come back anymore when he exited after a hard fall, but he came back and help his team like nothing happened to him. Also, we can commend the performance of D'lo, made 3 successive mistakes but made a 3 point shot that give them a go ahead score. overall the game is brilliant.

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.