Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 348. (Read 914452 times)

Thank you for the heads up Og. I won't.

Yeah, I watched the highlights of that game, and damn, Sabonis was a monster there. Triple-double, and then he did one more against the Timberwolves but sadly they lost. Defense is the difference, The Timberwolves are too big and with only Sabonis at the center, they are being punished in the rebounding section. Gobert made 21 points and 17 important rebounds and then Anthony Edwards made 34 while he kept on attacking the painted area. Their guards should start making more efforts on the defensive end too and help out Sabonis so that no one can enter the paint. 66 points in the paint for the Timberwolves while 52 only for the Kings.
One of their good guards with a better defense is out, Malik Monk, someone must fill that hole for him.

That's not right if it wasn't out on the coach design. I mean, if the coach would say pass the ball to Wemby when he is open, they should follow it. Probably the team are just not inspired playing anymore due to their losing streak, and since everyone was focus on Wemby as their best player, they seem not liking it that only the rookie are getting popular, they'll probably just accept it if they are doing better but since they aren't I'm sure there are frustrations among players and that resulted to their bad plays.

IMO, this is just temporary, they'll fix this knowing their coach.

Who else is disappointed in Spurs? Not about their standings because it's obvious that they're one from the bottom now but about the recent actions of Wemby's teammates, Vassell, Johnson, and Sochan. This team has no superstar but the moves of these three were too obvious with Wemby. They're not passing him the ball despite his open positions and good plays that can be done. It seems that they cannot see him inside and outside the ring and they won't pass the ball.

Even the commentators have noticed those good plays that can be done with him for being open. I think that this team is seeing the best for their players and Pop should have noticed it already and he has allowed that to happen. There can be so much improvement from these boys but I think what the team needs is to hone Wemby together with this but if not, they have to trade these players that seen to have selfish plays and just get one veteran that's good in assisting and can all of his teammates that are open and to make better plays with them. It's just disappointing that they're like that but it is what it is.

Lakers just take advantage on their experience since they are more way ahead with this young OKC team. The result they take a huge win against them since they take advantage on the mismatches other disadvantage on OKC. I'm not expecting anything for OKC this season but they are really perform so great so if this guy still intact on the team and they gain a lot of experience especially Chet and the rest of the team for sure they became one of title contender in NBA. For now even though they are so great this season still they need to learn from veterans so they can dominate the league.

Indeed, he was one of their best players that played consistently with them, so missing him against one of the best teams in the NBA is really huge.

Here's his status, https://www.foxsports.com/nba/josh-giddey-player

He exit during the game with LA Clippers due to twisted ankle, but there was no report of a fracture or whatsoever, so I'm expecting that it's just a sprained ankle, he might miss few games but he'll come back for sure. I'm sure OKC won't struggle hard even without him, they are not like the Memphis though, but against strong teams, they will miss the service of Giddy. Hope he'll get back soon.

Yes, Lebron was back, OKC needs to do a better offense if they want to minimize the production of Lebron, but since this team mostly relies on their offense, that's why they would loss when their opponents played good defense and offense at the same time. Never seen Lebron played perfect this season, this was probably his best game this season and it was on a much needed win as they were in a losing streak.

I think OKC really miss the service of another big man Josh Giddey, he was out due to injury, and that Lakers were able to take advantage on that.

Wow! The Lakers are back in the winning column at the expense of the Oklahoma Thunder. What a game by Lebron James, he made a season-high 40 points. OKC still played well but it was too late. OKC just couldn't stop the Lakers' momentum starting in the 2nd quarter and it was around 30 points lead in the 3rd quarter. This could be an off-night for OKC and the Lakers were on the road determined to end their losing streak. Still, OKC should learn from games like this. They need to be better, especially during the playoffs when they are facing teams that have deep experiences.

Domantas Sabonis did shine in that game having a triple-double which is not common to him it was like he was the kryptonite for the Phoenix Suns that night, with Keegan Murray and De'Aaron Fox with him getting the job done against the Phoenix Suns, and it was Devin Booker hasn't felt it yet, or he and Kevin Durant is not in their 100% form that night, it was really the Domantas Sabonis show for that game,


I think the other teams should play their new players or bench warmers more often just to gain experience inside the court and to get the feel of how to play in the NBA caliber game, just like what the Golden State Warriors are doing right now with their bench players and I think trading in Chris Paul into the Warriors has cemented them in creating a teacher for their new players and providing the team with great plays, and could become a great trade for the Warriors that many have doubted, for sure this is to really reshape the new players of the team and right now the Warriors have the best back up players this season,


After that Spectacular performance, he displayed he was really hungry at that time, but right now as he earns a large amount of money he becomes something the Warriors need to let go of, I feel sorry for Jordan Poole I thought he would be the next face of the franchise (not become the next Stephen Curry) back then I wanted him to be a different version of Steph Curry but all he cared about was making a highlight and think that every 3 he shot will hit the basket, I really think he even stops practicing right now I feel sorry at the same time he hasn't learned a thing from what has happened to him,

I'd say the Celtics are at the top of the league right now, not just the Eastern Conference. However, it's worth noting that teams like the Wolves and Bucks are right behind the Celtics and can overtake them at any moment.
As for tonight's game vs. the Clippers, it looks like the Celtics dominated almost the entire game. In fact, the Clippers players struggled only in the first quarter, but by the end of the second quarter, it became clear that they had no chance of winning this game.

Right, huge margin now, and I doubt that the Clippers can recover from this, not sure what is the opening line for Celtics though, but if you bet on them, it's already a sure win. Not sure if they are sending a message, but they are already on top of the East already.

Good to see those two teams go at each other this Christmas, but I think the Celtics are going to be favorite as they have a deeper bench compare to the Bucks. Although they have Giannis and Lillard, for me the best duo right now is Brown and Tatum.

That gap is 31 points now. The Clippers are getting blown out and they aren’t coming back from this. Boston looks to be sending a message after seeing the Bucks blow out the Knicks earlier. Maybe more interesting because the Knicks and Bucks will face off again on Christmas. I’m expecting a similar outcome then.

Boston opened the gap in the first half, but this is not a gap that cannot be closed for the Clippers. Tatum's injury doesn't seem serious, but Boston will still want to end this game early and rest him. Tatum played very well in the first half, but his health is much more important than winning this match. If he feels pain, he shouldn't continue playing. If necessary, this match will be lost, but he can play in the next match.

Can't see them winning in Brooklyn.  On the road actually might be easier for them because of theor record and how stressful it probably is at home but Nets are too good to lose to that team.  They are very young but are not a good team right now they are a lot of major pieces away from contending.

While watching, his face is like that he's touched or about to cry. That's just my observation but good thing that the Dub nation is too memorable for him and gave him tribute.

It's just too bad that it was an unexpected trade for him. Well, at least that he's not traded while he was playing unlike that guy who was hitting the court and scoring and then get traded while playing.

I do agree, it's gong to be very difficult for them to win against the Nets. Cam Thomas is putting up a show although they just fell short on top teams. But against Detroit? It will be different story as they Nets will not allow themselves to be the one that will give the Detroit team their first win.

Boston vs Clippers have started guys, I wasn't able to put a bet on them, but I will definitely go with Boston here, let's see how it goes.

Good game to watch is the Lakers vs OKC, OKC on a winning streak, Lakers though need to win and back on their winning mentality.

Just some advice for my fellow NBA basketball fans… If you see “Boogie” trending on twitter (still seems weird to call it X) then whatever you do, do not click it. It is not about DeMarcus Cousins and you won’t see any basketball highlights. Some twitter trending topics could probably use some sort of disclaimer or NSFW tags.

That's a long way to go. Upon checking on their schedules, their last game will be next year April 15, 2024, so there's still almost 4 months of playing, for sure they'll win at least one game. Once the playoffs are approaching and there are teams who have already secured their spot, they will not likely play harder since it will be a non- bearing game for them, that if they will reach to that level and the Pistons losing streak is still active.

That bet look promising now, but based on the statistics, there's a "0" chance it will win.

Lol. It looks like only DraftKings offers such a bet. I'd say it really looks tempting, but at the same time, it's too risky, even if you place a small bet. I mean, even though the Pistons are performing very poorly and looking completely hopeless this regular season, there is still a high probability that they can win at least 2-3 more games before the end of the regular season.

Nah, they won't win against the Brooklyn, they are on the road which they only have won 1 of the 13 games, while the Brooklyn is a pretty decent team with Cam Thomas back in the line up. Honestly, I think it will be a blowout loss again for them, and they don't need to worry about getting roasted by the fans as the fans are not interested in them anymore due to their long losing streak.

Crazy to think that Lakers will be the end point of those two teams losing streak since they might get called clowns for that. Then also I don't think LBJ want to get humiliated by fans for losing a under morale team since to many discussion will arise with that. But I also don't give any negative thoughts about my speculation regarding with that since recent happening in Piston is really bad since fans are really pissed off on their current situation so I think they will do more better so that they can still retain their fan base and fans will not mock at them then shout about for selling their franchise because they suck as a team.

Tomorrow they should do more better since they need to take a win against Brooklyn, if they don't perform well and lose again for sure they will be roasted by their fans.