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Quote from: Japinat on December 05, 2024, 07:40:10 AM

And AD? He was pretty limited in that game. I’m not sure what happened to him. It’s surprising, especially since they’ve always been dominant against the Heat, even taking them down in the NBA Finals before. Something’s definitely off, and they need to figure it out fast.

He only managed 8 points on 3-14 shooting, that was a very poor performance for him. When AD struggles like that, the Lakers really don’t stand much of a chance. Typically, when they win, AD is their top scorer, which usually means he’s dominating inside. But in this game, it’s like the paint was off-limits for him, and I think this might be his worst game of the season so far, but I’m hopeful he’ll bounce back from it.

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Quote from: AHOYBRAUSE on December 05, 2024, 02:13:54 AM

Well, he ended it but was worse is the way the Lakers got schooled by the Miami Heat. Losing by 41 points is crazy, and it's not like Miami is one of the top teams. Miami had a negative record before this game.
JJ Reddick even called this loss embarrassing, and that's what it is! Guess they are really looking forward to be able to make some trades. I mean, this team just doesn't cut it, and they really show this tonight yet again.

The Lakers seem completely lost right now. Their last 10 games are the total opposite of their strong start, they're sitting at 4-6 with back-to-back losses. Honestly, this team feels like the same as before. They changed the coach, but the same weaknesses are still showing up.

And AD? He was pretty limited in that game. I’m not sure what happened to him. It’s surprising, especially since they’ve always been dominant against the Heat, even taking them down in the NBA Finals before. Something’s definitely off, and they need to figure it out fast.

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Quote from: OgNasty on December 04, 2024, 10:15:00 PM

LeBron shot 1-4 from the three point line tonight. Officially ending his nightmare long range shooting streak. Still 1-4 isn’t great so I wouldn’t be sure he’s over the yips yet. This is going to be the story I’m watching the closest over the next few games. I’ve never seen this happen to such a high profile player. Nick Anderson, Markelle Fultz, & Ben Simmons come to mind.

Well, he ended it but was worse is the way the Lakers got schooled by the Miami Heat. Losing by 41 points is crazy, and it's not like Miami is one of the top teams. Miami had a negative record before this game.
JJ Reddick even called this loss embarrassing, and that's what it is! Guess they are really looking forward to be able to make some trades. I mean, this team just doesn't cut it, and they really show this tonight yet again.

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LeBron shot 1-4 from the three point line tonight. Officially ending his nightmare long range shooting streak. Still 1-4 isn’t great so I wouldn’t be sure he’s over the yips yet. This is going to be the story I’m watching the closest over the next few games. I’ve never seen this happen to such a high profile player. Nick Anderson, Markelle Fultz, & Ben Simmons come to mind.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on December 04, 2024, 06:55:18 PM

Quote from: btc_angela on December 04, 2024, 05:28:28 PM

Just like what they did here, those 3's rain and then Washington's dagger was all the Mavs needed to close out the show and gave them a win. On the other hand, the Warriors are now in a 5 game losing skid, not good for them as they once had the best record in the West.

The Warriors had a rough schedule on the last three. OKC Thunder, Phoenix Suns with Durant back, and the Denver Nuggets with Nikola Jokic having a monster offensive game with 38 points. We all know the Warriors lack defense, especially against teams with either a big man as their key player or a better offensive team than them.
The bigger question is how they will bounce back as they are now tied with the Suns in the 6th and 7th spots. With KD doing his normal thing, the Suns will probably put a gap between them and it will become another problem for the Warriors trying to get a spot for the playoffs. They need hungry players who will win games.

Just a few weeks ago, they're at the top spot of the West but after losing 5 straight games, they are now at the 7th, enough to be at the play-in tournament. This just shows how competitive the West is right now. It already come to a point were losing even just 5 or even 3 consecutive games can put you from the top of the standings to the bottom. The race on the West is tight compared to the East.

As for their defense, they're 8th currently and 3rd in FG % defense (based on FoxSports), so I don't think there's a problem in their defense. What I see is that they just had a bad night especially against Phoenix. The game is close against OKC and Denver though. If there's a problem with their defense, I guess it's probably because Melton is out for the whole season because of an injury, and he's a great defender ever since. Their next 5 games will be a bit tough because they'll be facing the Rockets (twice), the Timberwolves (twice) and Memphis.

I believe that they have the capability to be at the top again. I mean they have the players they need on both offense and defense. Let's just see how they will play in their next games.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on December 04, 2024, 06:55:18 PM

Quote from: btc_angela on December 04, 2024, 05:28:28 PM

Just like what they did here, those 3's rain and then Washington's dagger was all the Mavs needed to close out the show and gave them a win. On the other hand, the Warriors are now in a 5 game losing skid, not good for them as they once had the best record in the West.

The Warriors had a rough schedule on the last three. OKC Thunder, Phoenix Suns with Durant back, and the Denver Nuggets with Nikola Jokic having a monster offensive game with 38 points. We all know the Warriors lack defense, especially against teams with either a big man as their key player or a better offensive team than them.
The bigger question is how they will bounce back as they are now tied with the Suns in the 6th and 7th spots. With KD doing his normal thing, the Suns will probably put a gap between them and it will become another problem for the Warriors trying to get a spot for the playoffs. They need hungry players who will win games.

They could have won that game against the Nuggets though, so it's not that they are playing, it's that the other teams want it more. And somewhat Curry has some minor slump as well and then his supposedly Splash brothers have cooled of.

So they are not in a bad spot as they are bunch together with the Suns and then the Nuggets is waxing hot as well. Although it is still early, but chances are, they might fall again and will have to fight for the play-in spot.

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Quote from: btc_angela on December 04, 2024, 05:28:28 PM

Just like what they did here, those 3's rain and then Washington's dagger was all the Mavs needed to close out the show and gave them a win. On the other hand, the Warriors are now in a 5 game losing skid, not good for them as they once had the best record in the West.

The Warriors had a rough schedule on the last three. OKC Thunder, Phoenix Suns with Durant back, and the Denver Nuggets with Nikola Jokic having a monster offensive game with 38 points. We all know the Warriors lack defense, especially against teams with either a big man as their key player or a better offensive team than them.
The bigger question is how they will bounce back as they are now tied with the Suns in the 6th and 7th spots. With KD doing his normal thing, the Suns will probably put a gap between them and it will become another problem for the Warriors trying to get a spot for the playoffs. They need hungry players who will win games.

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It was Spencer Dinwiddie who ignited that run, back to back triples and then they are back and so Luka also hit another crucial three as well. Overall, it was a great game for them. As far as Thompson, if I'm not mistaken, he did guard Ja Morant and so it really take all his energy.

But all we all know that he doesn't have the game that we all have been expecting of them. So in any case, it could be the best decision of the Warriors to let go of him instead of offering Klay a max contract to stay with them. Now the Dallas team will have to find a way to make Klay effective.

Luka Doncic is a damn monster. That dude is an offensive weapon and he adds more flavor to his games by being an average defensive guy too. Dinwiddie did a good job in those last 2 minutes of the game and then PJ Washington did the dagger to close the game. Yeah, Thompson did a great job at guarding Ja Morant but I still want to see some spark from him when it comes to shooting. He played just 20 minutes but not a reason to make 0-3 in the three-point line. That's now the 5th winning streak of the Mavs, and that stops the 6th winning streak of the Grizzlies. Truly, the games are becoming more fun to watch.

And that is why it's really fun to watch Luka specially in crucial minutes. And if you are a team that has a good lead against them, don't be over too confident as they will have that Magic to make a comeback.

Just like what they did here, those 3's rain and then Washington's dagger was all the Mavs needed to close out the show and gave them a win. On the other hand, the Warriors are now in a 5 game losing skid, not good for them as they once had the best record in the West.

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Quote from: Japinat on December 03, 2024, 07:30:31 AM

Let the NBA handle the investigation, but from where I stand, it does seem like calling that timeout was predictable. They just can’t seem to set up a solid play with only a few seconds left. Maybe the Lakers heard the timeout call, which made them relax on defense. Otherwise, I doubt the bigs would have let him drive inside uncontested, they’d have been all over that ball.

I wouldn't say it looked predictable. It looked weird. Kessler grabbed the rebound, and the Jazz had the ball with 9 seconds left in the fourth quarter. What was the point of taking a timeout with 2 seconds left and substituting Kessler? Obviously, if the Jazz had taken a timeout immediately after that rebound, they would have had a better opportunity to run a good offense and score two points to beat the Lakers rather than throwing down a hopeless three-pointer with 2 seconds before the end.

It was indeed totally weird. I personally don't think that was intentional, but a brain freeze lol. Will Hardy said in post-game press that he was trying to take a time out and give them a little more time than 2secs, but he wasn't that fast. He should've taken the time after they grabbed the rebound, just like what you said. That would allow them to have more time to set up for a play.

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Quote from: avp2306 on December 03, 2024, 05:58:18 PM

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That's the proof that's why Sexton got in as if it's too easy. I think that the defender also saw that there's already a call for timeout and signals that's why they play seem easy.

And that's why there's no need to put some pressure or accusation on him, that's just pure miscommunication in there and they have already accepted that loss.

Well there are some people sensualized the situation and maybe just to stir up the story to create something to talk about.

The game already ends and if this one not favor to them I guess they should move on and do more better job next time. Creating nonsense thing towards that last call and try to create the stain of coach reputation. Also for sure he won't destroy his reputation for just a regular game since for sure they can do better next time. This is just another crazy story happen and for sure the parties involve on what they call controversy would provably this issue.

I think that's also because that what happened really is something to talked about. But with enough talks and evidence and explanation, things are clearer now.

And I agree that people should move on with this matter and get along with the next games to come. There are still a lot to talk to for this NBA cup.

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Quote from: Baofeng on December 04, 2024, 07:02:04 AM

It was Spencer Dinwiddie who ignited that run, back to back triples and then they are back and so Luka also hit another crucial three as well. Overall, it was a great game for them. As far as Thompson, if I'm not mistaken, he did guard Ja Morant and so it really take all his energy.

But all we all know that he doesn't have the game that we all have been expecting of them. So in any case, it could be the best decision of the Warriors to let go of him instead of offering Klay a max contract to stay with them. Now the Dallas team will have to find a way to make Klay effective.

Luka Doncic is a damn monster. That dude is an offensive weapon and he adds more flavor to his games by being an average defensive guy too. Dinwiddie did a good job in those last 2 minutes of the game and then PJ Washington did the dagger to close the game. Yeah, Thompson did a great job at guarding Ja Morant but I still want to see some spark from him when it comes to shooting. He played just 20 minutes but not a reason to make 0-3 in the three-point line. That's now the 5th winning streak of the Mavs, and that stops the 6th winning streak of the Grizzlies. Truly, the games are becoming more fun to watch.

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Quote from: Dave1 on December 04, 2024, 04:01:21 AM

I really thought that he had retired many years ago, but I guess he was hoping that someone is still going to pick him up. Nevertheless, he had a good career. He really was well known about Jazz fans as he was a elite player when he was with them.

There are really players we thought had already retired because we haven’t seen them in a while, but it turns out they’re still under contract. He’s one of those few. Who could forget him during his prime with the Hawks? Despite not being big enough, he could dominate the inside. He’s already carved out his own piece of NBA history, even if he’s not recognized as a Hall of Famer. Still, you can’t deny he succeeded in his own way.

Quote from: Dave1 on December 04, 2024, 04:01:21 AM

What a game between the Dallas and Grizzlies, Memphis has a good lead in the last 3 minutes of the game. But Dallas hits clutch 3's after 3's and win by 5 points. And that's why it's really hard not to bet on Dallas as they can cover the spread if they are the underdog.

I didn’t catch the game, but looking at the box score, it seems Thompson is back, though it’s good they kept his minutes limited. He’s becoming more of a liability, and it shows; he only scored 4 points in 20 minutes. BTW, are they on a winning streak now? It looks like they’ve leveled up since Doncic came back. Maybe his brief absence was a wake-up call for the team to work on their chemistry, and now we’re seeing the results.

It was Spencer Dinwiddie who ignited that run, back to back triples and then they are back and so Luka also hit another crucial three as well. Overall, it was a great game for them. As far as Thompson, if I'm not mistaken, he did guard Ja Morant and so it really take all his energy.

But all we all know that he doesn't have the game that we all have been expecting of them. So in any case, it could be the best decision of the Warriors to let go of him instead of offering Klay a max contract to stay with them. Now the Dallas team will have to find a way to make Klay effective.

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Quote from: Dave1 on December 04, 2024, 04:01:21 AM

I really thought that he had retired many years ago, but I guess he was hoping that someone is still going to pick him up. Nevertheless, he had a good career. He really was well known about Jazz fans as he was a elite player when he was with them.

There are really players we thought had already retired because we haven’t seen them in a while, but it turns out they’re still under contract. He’s one of those few. Who could forget him during his prime with the Hawks? Despite not being big enough, he could dominate the inside. He’s already carved out his own piece of NBA history, even if he’s not recognized as a Hall of Famer. Still, you can’t deny he succeeded in his own way.

Quote from: Dave1 on December 04, 2024, 04:01:21 AM

What a game between the Dallas and Grizzlies, Memphis has a good lead in the last 3 minutes of the game. But Dallas hits clutch 3's after 3's and win by 5 points. And that's why it's really hard not to bet on Dallas as they can cover the spread if they are the underdog.

I didn’t catch the game, but looking at the box score, it seems Thompson is back, though it’s good they kept his minutes limited. He’s becoming more of a liability, and it shows; he only scored 4 points in 20 minutes. BTW, are they on a winning streak now? It looks like they’ve leveled up since Doncic came back. Maybe his brief absence was a wake-up call for the team to work on their chemistry, and now we’re seeing the results.

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Shams is reporting that Paul Millsap has retired. He was a great player and at the peak of his game he was like a heavier LeBron. I honestly thought he retired a couple years ago.

Here’s what Shams had to say:
“After 16 NBA seasons, four-time All-Star Paul Millsap has retired from basketball. Millsap, the No. 47 pick in the 2006 NBA draft, spent his career with the Jazz, Hawks, Nuggets, Nets and 76ers. One of eight players all-time with 500 3-pointers, 1,000 blocks and 1,000 steals.”

Well, he's 39 years old, and it looks like he hasn't played anywhere in the last 2 years. In fact, 21/22 was the last season of his NBA career.
Overall, his NBA career was above average, even though he didn't win any rings. At least he was a standout player when he performed in a Jazz and Hawks uniform.

I really thought that he had retired many years ago, but I guess he was hoping that someone is still going to pick him up. Nevertheless, he had a good career. He really was well known about Jazz fans as he was a elite player when he was with them.

What a game between the Dallas and Grizzlies, Memphis has a good lead in the last 3 minutes of the game. But Dallas hits clutch 3's after 3's and win by 5 points. And that's why it's really hard not to bet on Dallas as they can cover the spread if they are the underdog.

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Quote from: OgNasty on December 03, 2024, 09:56:22 PM

Paul George finally has himself a good game helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets. He put up a season high 29 points and had some nice highlights. Hopefully this shows that he’s feeling back to his old self and when Joel Wmbiid gets back they can put together some sort of a run to climb out of the basement.

Yes, But I think still depends on who they are balling, it's Hornets and they almost lost this game as they build a good lead only for the Hornets to climb back and even take the lead. It was just in the last 40 seconds that the Hornets was so tired and then Maxey with that clutch drive on the right to give them that needed separation.

Lots of games that has been blowout, like the Knicks vs Magic, when I thought that this is going to be a very close game as both are in a winning streak. Unfortunately, the Magic doesn't have the legs. The only close game is the Nuggets vs Warriors, where the Nuggets won that game as the Warriors is on a losing skid right now after starting very hot.

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Quote from: OgNasty on December 03, 2024, 06:02:48 PM

Shams is reporting that Paul Millsap has retired. He was a great player and at the peak of his game he was like a heavier LeBron. I honestly thought he retired a couple years ago.

Here’s what Shams had to say:
“After 16 NBA seasons, four-time All-Star Paul Millsap has retired from basketball. Millsap, the No. 47 pick in the 2006 NBA draft, spent his career with the Jazz, Hawks, Nuggets, Nets and 76ers. One of eight players all-time with 500 3-pointers, 1,000 blocks and 1,000 steals.”

Well, he's 39 years old, and it looks like he hasn't played anywhere in the last 2 years. In fact, 21/22 was the last season of his NBA career.
Overall, his NBA career was above average, even though he didn't win any rings. At least he was a standout player when he performed in a Jazz and Hawks uniform.

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Betting scandal in NBA isn't that common, I remember the refs as well but that's about it, I do not think that it would be smart decision. The position doesn't really look that much possible without the timeout, AD is right there and not even defending, and even if that was possible, you can see from different angles that coach is calling timeout way before Sexton ends up getting inside, so by the time Sexton was even in the 2 point area, Will Hardy was already calling for a timeout, defense just let Sexton go after that if you ask me.

That is one of the worst betting scandal that had happened in the NBA, and I remember as well the brother of Michael Porter Jr of the Nuggets also involving himself.

Here, though it's the coach that is being accused so it's hard to show proof though, unless the NBA makes it's own investigation. So let's see if they will do it or not because it seems that there is a cause for them as it is controversial.

Agree to that unless NBA will take this seriously and make their own investigation there might be a possibility but if there's no action then we might see that the issue will die naturally and the system will continue, betting scandal as you mentioned is no longer new officiating refs has been suspended because of these kind allegation.

Though in that sequence, I do agree from the post above te coach wa calling the timeout before Sexton penetrates inside he was beside the refs calling it, but we can't blame those bettors as they've got the chance winning the game if the coach risk that play, though not similar butI remember how Heat lose a game after coach Spo call a timeout and got the technical becuase they don't have any timeout left.

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Paul George finally has himself a good game helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets. He put up a season high 29 points and had some nice highlights. Hopefully this shows that he’s feeling back to his old self and when Joel Wmbiid gets back they can put together some sort of a run to climb out of the basement.

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It seems the King has gotten a case of the yips. LeBron James has now missed 24 straight 3 pointers over a period of a few games. This is the sort of thing that can get into your head and end your career. I never thought I’d see it happen to LeBron. So far he hasn’t stopped shooting them, but the watch is on for his first make…

It can happen to any player and I think even Lebron is just human so it will come to him, plus let us consider his age, his hands must be aching sometimes as it shows signs of decline. The Lakers are said to be playing better without him on the floor but I don't he will just sit there and watch them play. It will be up to the management and the coach, to bench him most of the time and maybe find a better strategy to maximize his usage in a different way.

24 missed shots in the distance if we will add the game against the Suns although he made 2 of 7 there. 19 for the past 4 games without any field goal in the 3-point line. Yes, that is an ugly stat for a superstar.

Yeah, we wouldn't understand why Lebron James have been shooting this bad lately, he had airballs and then bricks as it just hit the board. And then it seems that he is not really into the game right now as they are the defending champion of this tournament right?

Now he says that the NBA cup is not that important? Lol, talking about contradicting yourself and most likely this is his mindset. Thinking games are no longer important for him because they have lost the chance to defend it.

Well that's normal for a player to have a bad day. Guess we can see that Lebron still a human and there's a certain decline happening to him. But knowing how competitive Lebron is for sure he will bounce back on their next game. Also those mistakes he commit for sure will never erase his achievement although many people will get confused about what happened earlier, but for sure his solid fans would understand that its part of the game.

Maybe he just want to condition people to think that way but for sure its frustrating to his side to perform like that. But people need to move on and just see if he will perform well on their next game or create another shit show for Lakers.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on December 03, 2024, 06:40:53 PM

Quote from: OgNasty on December 03, 2024, 02:23:30 PM

It seems the King has gotten a case of the yips. LeBron James has now missed 24 straight 3 pointers over a period of a few games. This is the sort of thing that can get into your head and end your career. I never thought I’d see it happen to LeBron. So far he hasn’t stopped shooting them, but the watch is on for his first make…

It can happen to any player and I think even Lebron is just human so it will come to him, plus let us consider his age, his hands must be aching sometimes as it shows signs of decline. The Lakers are said to be playing better without him on the floor but I don't he will just sit there and watch them play. It will be up to the management and the coach, to bench him most of the time and maybe find a better strategy to maximize his usage in a different way.

24 missed shots in the distance if we will add the game against the Suns although he made 2 of 7 there. 19 for the past 4 games without any field goal in the 3-point line. Yes, that is an ugly stat for a superstar.

Yeah, we wouldn't understand why Lebron James have been shooting this bad lately, he had airballs and then bricks as it just hit the board. And then it seems that he is not really into the game right now as they are the defending champion of this tournament right?

Now he says that the NBA cup is not that important? Lol, talking about contradicting yourself and most likely this is his mindset. Thinking games are no longer important for him because they have lost the chance to defend it.

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