Predicting outcomes on the first day is more challenging since it’s difficult to gauge how teams will perform at the start of the season. Pre-season games offer some insight, but it’s in the regular season where teams’ true form starts to show.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Detroit Pistons
While I expect Atlanta to win, this game is likely to be a close one.
Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Derrick Rose is still out due to an injury he sustained in practice. Given that, Cleveland has a strong chance of winning the season opener.
Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans
This will be a good test for Anthony Davis and his performance this season. It’s shaping up to be another tight matchup, but I’m leaning towards the Pelicans for the win.
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AD's missed two free throws was the cause of their lose for today's match against the Orlando Magic. No matter how much points he has contributed for all of the quarters but with few crucial mistakes that a player did, it will be remembered. He choked on that part. He shouldn't took that last shot as well. And Franz Wagner was the star of today's match, that three pointer step back made them win by 1 point.
Yes, AD screwed up in the last seconds of the fourth quarter and actually nullified his excellent performance throughout the match. Still, it's worth noting that free throws are not AD's strong suit, and the Magic players fouled him a lot in this match. By the way, AD stood at the free-throw line 13 times.
AD's missed two free throws was the cause of their lose for today's match against the Orlando Magic. No matter how much points he has contributed for all of the quarters but with few crucial mistakes that a player did, it will be remembered. He choked on that part. He shouldn't took that last shot as well. And Franz Wagner was the star of today's match, that three pointer step back made them win by 1 point.
And it was a nail biter game between the Magic and the Lakers.
I honestly thought that the Lakers are going to win, but they allow easy two point and they should have fouled. And then Wagner's 3 was the dagger, and it seems that the Magic even without Banchero is really winning games with Wagner really averaging close to 30 points right now if I'm not mistaken.
Losing in front of your homecrowd that's something, upsetting your fans with how the game went they can seal it with those missed FT, though that's how the game works there's no assurance that you can win the game even you have that good chance upset still possible and that's how it ends, that killer 3point dagger really something that will give Wagner additional boost on his career, looking forward for this young team as they are playing well this season..
I know, it's going to be frustrating and disappointing for LA fans, I mean they almost had that in the bag as Lebron pushes them. Lebron James could have another triple double in this game with 7 assists.
So should also give credit to Jalen Suggs, as he was not intimidated playing against the Lakers here. He even had one 3 in the corner and looking back the bench of the Lakers and there could be some trash talking as well.
Warriors still on top of the Western Conference still, with 11-3.
AD's missed two free throws was the cause of their lose for today's match against the Orlando Magic. No matter how much points he has contributed for all of the quarters but with few crucial mistakes that a player did, it will be remembered. He choked on that part. He shouldn't took that last shot as well. And Franz Wagner was the star of today's match, that three pointer step back made them win by 1 point.
And it was a nail biter game between the Magic and the Lakers.
I honestly thought that the Lakers are going to win, but they allow easy two point and they should have fouled. And then Wagner's 3 was the dagger, and it seems that the Magic even without Banchero is really winning games with Wagner really averaging close to 30 points right now if I'm not mistaken.
Losing in front of your homecrowd that's something, upsetting your fans with how the game went they can seal it with those missed FT, though that's how the game works there's no assurance that you can win the game even you have that good chance upset still possible and that's how it ends, that killer 3point dagger really something that will give Wagner additional boost on his career, looking forward for this young team as they are playing well this season..
AD's missed two free throws was the cause of their lose for today's match against the Orlando Magic. No matter how much points he has contributed for all of the quarters but with few crucial mistakes that a player did, it will be remembered. He choked on that part. He shouldn't took that last shot as well. And Franz Wagner was the star of today's match, that three pointer step back made them win by 1 point.
And it was a nail biter game between the Magic and the Lakers.
I honestly thought that the Lakers are going to win, but they allow easy two point and they should have fouled. And then Wagner's 3 was the dagger, and it seems that the Magic even without Banchero is really winning games with Wagner really averaging close to 30 points right now if I'm not mistaken.
Alperen had a double-double 10 times in the last 16 matches, especially in the last match against Indiana pacers, and became the top scorer of his team and the match with 31 points and 12 rebounds. If Alperen continues this performance, I am certain that he will be selected as an All Star this year.
It really seems like the Pelicans have already given up on the season, almost like the 76ers, haha. I mean there are good reasons for shutting down early since the next draft class is quite strong, unlike this year. 
Guess the tanking will start soon and I wouldn't be surprised to see some teams that nobody expected to tank this season going for it. The system clearly is flawed in the NBA.
Honestly it was obvious that they had absolutely no possible way to get any success anyways. People need to do something about tanking if they want to see every team trying, right now the reward for being terrible is greater and because of this teams do not really care about what result they are getting.Guess the tanking will start soon and I wouldn't be surprised to see some teams that nobody expected to tank this season going for it. The system clearly is flawed in the NBA.
We need to remember that, even if you end up with 20 wins for 10 seasons in a row, due to inflation and popularity increasing, every team is valued a lot more right now. So there is no incentive to do good, teams could suck, get good picks, draft, and hope to do better that way, and until then just end up with gaining value.
I suggested a long time ago that we should get rid of draft picks being based on worst team, the idea to support the worst team so that there won't be a gap, is a bad one. I am not saying give it to the best team neither, but all 30 teams should have equal chances and as long as they do that, we would be able to get every team have a chance, and there won't be a reason to tank. If bad teams stay bad, then let them be managed better. In no other sport we see teams get more just because they suck, in every other sport the best one gets the best advantage.
AD's missed two free throws was the cause of their lose for today's match against the Orlando Magic. No matter how much points he has contributed for all of the quarters but with few crucial mistakes that a player did, it will be remembered. He choked on that part. He shouldn't took that last shot as well. And Franz Wagner was the star of today's match, that three pointer step back made them win by 1 point.
The video of Joel Embiid flopping while shooting a free throw is something else. I didn’t think it was real but I keep seeing it everywhere so maybe it is?
https://x.com/nwnugs/status/1859407439231348752
If it is a real clip, that’s pretty crazy. The guy has gotten so used to flopping after every shot it is just part of his motion now. I did first see it on Centel, so I have my doubts. What do you think?
https://x.com/nwnugs/status/1859407439231348752
If it is a real clip, that’s pretty crazy. The guy has gotten so used to flopping after every shot it is just part of his motion now. I did first see it on Centel, so I have my doubts. What do you think?
Haha, jeez what is this guy doing? I mean it sure looks like trolling but it can still be a real move, you know muscle memory and stuff. Seems like he got so used to it and MAYBE playing with James Harden just made it even worse, he learned from "the best".
Kinda hilarious how how this guy got MVP gifted to him and now he does stuff like this. No wonder they have some issues in the locker room! I like that fact that somebody (T.Maxey) finally manned up and told Embiid that what he is doing is not good for the team. Before all the office guys and even the coach always let him do what he wanted, nobody had the guts to confront him about his shenanigans.
The video of Joel Embiid flopping while shooting a free throw is something else. I didn’t think it was real but I keep seeing it everywhere so maybe it is?
https://x.com/nwnugs/status/1859407439231348752
If it is a real clip, that’s pretty crazy. The guy has gotten so used to flopping after every shot it is just part of his motion now. I did first see it on Centel, so I have my doubts. What do you think?
https://x.com/nwnugs/status/1859407439231348752
If it is a real clip, that’s pretty crazy. The guy has gotten so used to flopping after every shot it is just part of his motion now. I did first see it on Centel, so I have my doubts. What do you think?
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Before the season started, I said the Sixers were my favorite team to at least win the East Finals because they added Paul George to their lineup. Now, the Sixers have the worst record, not just in the East but in the entire league, with a 2-12 standing. To make matters worse, Paul George is out again due to a left knee injury. Do you think the Sixers can even make the playoffs this year, given the current situation with their star players?
After Sixers trading Tobias to Pistons, It’s great to see the Pistons holding the 6th seed in the East; Tobias Harris has been a big factor in helping them reach that spot.
I didn't pick the Sixers to win the East since I'm rooting with the Celtics, but I have high expectations towards them before the regular season starts. Now their record is like a tanking team. What's even worse is that they have 3 all-star players that are being paid at around $200M more or less and they have a 2-12 record? I mean if they're planning to tank hoping to get Cooper Flagg in the next draft pick then they should at least sign PG13. After Sixers trading Tobias to Pistons, It’s great to see the Pistons holding the 6th seed in the East; Tobias Harris has been a big factor in helping them reach that spot.
What a funny team they are right now.Playoffs? Nope, and I think a play-in spot would be the highest possible spot that they can get especially with how they're playing right now. It's embarrassing especially if you're a Sixer fan. As for the Pistons, it's good to see them at the playoff spot at the first part of the regular season. I mean we just saw them last season having the worst losing streak record in NBA history and here they are, holding a playoff spot. Let's also give some credits to their coach, JB Bickerstaff for coaching this team better than that of Monty Williams.
The Rockets had no trouble beating the Pacers. Alperen Şengün had another great performance with a double-double of 31 points and 12 rebounds. He is living up to his new contract. The Rockets had a good offensive night, scoring over 30 points every quarter.
Haliburton had one of his least effective games. The Pacers as a team committed too many turnovers and struggled to rebound. These two caused them to lose the game.
The Rockets have won 8 of their last 10 games and are on a roll. Unlike last season, it looks like they will make the play-offs with a good seed this season.
Rockets needs to realize that they need to shoot a lot better if they want to win because Sengun really brings the ball outside for free shots and they keep missing. Look at the FG% of games they win and they lose. You will easily see that in most games they win, Sengun has higher assists and on the games they lose, Sengun has lesser assists. Because we are seeing that Sengun passing every game, but some games others score those, and sometimes they are shooting bricks.Haliburton had one of his least effective games. The Pacers as a team committed too many turnovers and struggled to rebound. These two caused them to lose the game.
The Rockets have won 8 of their last 10 games and are on a roll. Unlike last season, it looks like they will make the play-offs with a good seed this season.
I have seen even FVV end up not being great in some games, he has to be the veteran shooter that helps them, if they can become a better shooting team then we could see Sengun drawing the defense inside. He is soo good that if they do not double team him, there aren't that many players he can't beat 1on1, so they have to double team him, and the moment that's done, he passes out to the open person.
I completely agree with what you said. Alperen Sengun feeds the players very well but the other players need to evaluate this well. The team loses because Houstun doesn't take good shots in the games he loses. If they get a good shooter for the team, Houstun can go to very good places.
The Rockets had no trouble beating the Pacers. Alperen Şengün had another great performance with a double-double of 31 points and 12 rebounds. He is living up to his new contract. The Rockets had a good offensive night, scoring over 30 points every quarter.
Haliburton had one of his least effective games. The Pacers as a team committed too many turnovers and struggled to rebound. These two caused them to lose the game.
The Rockets have won 8 of their last 10 games and are on a roll. Unlike last season, it looks like they will make the play-offs with a good seed this season.
Rockets needs to realize that they need to shoot a lot better if they want to win because Sengun really brings the ball outside for free shots and they keep missing. Look at the FG% of games they win and they lose. You will easily see that in most games they win, Sengun has higher assists and on the games they lose, Sengun has lesser assists. Because we are seeing that Sengun passing every game, but some games others score those, and sometimes they are shooting bricks.Haliburton had one of his least effective games. The Pacers as a team committed too many turnovers and struggled to rebound. These two caused them to lose the game.
The Rockets have won 8 of their last 10 games and are on a roll. Unlike last season, it looks like they will make the play-offs with a good seed this season.
I have seen even FVV end up not being great in some games, he has to be the veteran shooter that helps them, if they can become a better shooting team then we could see Sengun drawing the defense inside. He is soo good that if they do not double team him, there aren't that many players he can't beat 1on1, so they have to double team him, and the moment that's done, he passes out to the open person.
On the other end, I guess Dalton Knecht is the real steal of the draft. The kid has showed us his offensive skills in the pre-season and tonight he has done it again. That 5 straight 3 pointer are very impressive.
He moved so well in that game, playing like a seasoned veteran. Giving him good minutes in these situations is key as it will boost his confidence even more. Now, if they decide to put him in the starting five, the Lakers could become even more dangerous. With solid outside shooters like Reeves and Dalton paired with LeBron and Davis dominating the inside, they’d have a more balanced and lethal lineup. Well, Knecht is young and I think he will be like an Austin Reeves type where the Lakers will also try to make him improve his game and be one of their starting five someday. Truly, they find a gem in the market.
The way he takes care of the ball too is another thing, I know he doesn’t do too much handles and he’s just terrific with his shooting but for him to have played well over an average of 30 minutes in the last 4 games for Lakers while scoring well in each of those games, with just 1 turnover in the entire four games, where he’s provided 20+ Rebs + Asts, it’s just surreal, he does tick a lot of boxes for the Lakers and I don’t think his minutes are going to be very low even when the Lakers have a completely healthy squad, because he’s arguably one of the top 3 best scorers in the Lakers roster without counting Bron and AD, imho.
Forget about Jazz and Wizards.
Even if they have some good wins, they are still at the bottom of the chain right now. But then with Cavs and Celtics, these two are greater teams and they can be talk of the town the moment that they are up for matches.
They are already on the ground and that one loss could have damaged them but not too heavily.
Even if they have some good wins, they are still at the bottom of the chain right now. But then with Cavs and Celtics, these two are greater teams and they can be talk of the town the moment that they are up for matches.
They are already on the ground and that one loss could have damaged them but not too heavily.
You must have misread the message. It's not a surprise that the Cavs lost to the Celtics because they faced the strongest opponent. It would have been sad for them if they lost to one of the teams at the bottom of the league to end this series. Also, they will have their feet firmly on the ground because winning all the games was putting unnecessary pressure on the players and that pressure is gone. So we can even say that this defeat was good for them for the future.
That at least to refreshen them that despite being at the top currently, they should look at most of the other contenders can still knock 'em out.
Numbers are there but teams like Celtics, they'll surely have a place to get down if they will be careless and too confident.
Before the season started, I said the Sixers were my favorite team to at least win the East Finals because they added Paul George to their lineup. Now, the Sixers have the worst record, not just in the East but in the entire league, with a 2-12 standing. To make matters worse, Paul George is out again due to a left knee injury. Do you think the Sixers can even make the playoffs this year, given the current situation with their star players?
After Sixers trading Tobias to Pistons, It’s great to see the Pistons holding the 6th seed in the East; Tobias Harris has been a big factor in helping them reach that spot.
After Sixers trading Tobias to Pistons, It’s great to see the Pistons holding the 6th seed in the East; Tobias Harris has been a big factor in helping them reach that spot.
The Sixers are a total mess. Embiid is pissed off about a teammate leaking the news of their team meeting on Monday, reporters are targeting Embiid with personal attacks, the league is investigating Embiid for sitting out while healthy... Then you have Paul George who just signed a massive deal and hasn't been living up to it yet due to injury, and Maxey who also got himself a huge deal but hasn't been able to bring home the wins. I think this experiment is going to be a bust and Philly as a team will suffer for 4-5 years as a result of the risk they took on Paul George and Embiid being unhappy and injury prone.
Before the season started, I said the Sixers were my favorite team to at least win the East Finals because they added Paul George to their lineup. Now, the Sixers have the worst record, not just in the East but in the entire league, with a 2-12 standing. To make matters worse, Paul George is out again due to a left knee injury. Do you think the Sixers can even make the playoffs this year, given the current situation with their star players?
After Sixers trading Tobias to Pistons, It’s great to see the Pistons holding the 6th seed in the East; Tobias Harris has been a big factor in helping them reach that spot.
After Sixers trading Tobias to Pistons, It’s great to see the Pistons holding the 6th seed in the East; Tobias Harris has been a big factor in helping them reach that spot.
The game ended and Cavs with 128 whilst the Pelicans with 100. The Cavs might be tired with their match against the Celtics but every each of them was built for this and it was just the Pelicans. I was tempted to take that odds from the Pelicans and good thing I didn't pursue it. 
Well, anyway odds for the Cavs wasn't also good to bet for but for total points, I didn't do it anyway. Cavs next match will be the Raptors, this might end up with the same story as the Pelicans, right?
Well, anyway odds for the Cavs wasn't also good to bet for but for total points, I didn't do it anyway. Cavs next match will be the Raptors, this might end up with the same story as the Pelicans, right?
It's possible that it could end the same, Cavs are going to face a not so good team in the Raptors so they could have win here by double digits again and try to rebuild a second run, perhaps another 15-0, after they have been defeated by the Boston Celtics the other night.
And this is going to be a big test for him, sure they have a good momentum with that 15-0, but now that it has been stop by the Celtics, are there any potential for them to rebuild? Or if their mentality has been crushed already by the Celtics that they have a hard time moving forward? We will see.
The Cavs' next meeting with the Celtics will be December 1, and I think it will be clear then whether that Celtics' win was just a fluke or not. Either way, the Cavs' results this regular season have been impressive, and it looks like the Celtics are the only team in the Eastern Conference that can do anything against them.
The Cavaliers are back in rhythm, taking down the Pelicans with a convincing double-digit win, and it looks like they’re cruising for now. But their real test comes on December 1, this time on their home court, where they’re undefeated at 9-0. Sounds impressive, right? Well, the Celtics are no joke either, as they have a strong 7-1 record on the road, this would be a very exciting game to watch. Hopefully the cavaliers will be able to even the record to 1-1 in the regular season. It's possible that it could end the same, Cavs are going to face a not so good team in the Raptors so they could have win here by double digits again and try to rebuild a second run, perhaps another 15-0, after they have been defeated by the Boston Celtics the other night.
And this is going to be a big test for him, sure they have a good momentum with that 15-0, but now that it has been stop by the Celtics, are there any potential for them to rebuild? Or if their mentality has been crushed already by the Celtics that they have a hard time moving forward? We will see.
And this is going to be a big test for him, sure they have a good momentum with that 15-0, but now that it has been stop by the Celtics, are there any potential for them to rebuild? Or if their mentality has been crushed already by the Celtics that they have a hard time moving forward? We will see.
The Cavs' next meeting with the Celtics will be December 1, and I think it will be clear then whether that Celtics' win was just a fluke or not. Either way, the Cavs' results this regular season have been impressive, and it looks like the Celtics are the only team in the Eastern Conference that can do anything against them.
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