Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 747. (Read 918084 times)

Yeah, those games early in the season, when AD and Lebron was injured and WB, well not playing good as a Lakers and he has been the escape goat. So they are now trying to catch the last end of the playoffs or play in.


They have 2 games that they could easily win. But they still have a good chance, although it might not be in their hands. All they can do is pray for those teams that they are juggling for position to lose their remaining games.

I think it is a wise decision for the Philadelphia 76ers to not force Embiid and Harden to travel against the Warriors. The Warriors are in a tight race in the western conference so they are expected to show their best on their home court and there is no need for the 76ers to risk its minor injured superstars in a possible hot game later. If there is a chance to make Harden and Embiid 100 healthy with a little rest then they might do it as they are already looking forward to the coming playoffs. Apart from that, the 76ers will have no rest day as well since after their travel to San Francisco, they are headed next to Phoenix which maybe be easier for them to focus.

I do understand the frustration but there are players who also attack the rim a lot of times and don't complain too much, he is just going too far now.
And, the game is being affected because of what he is doing, his lack of defense, concentration, and he is slowing down both their offensive and defensive runs. There's a right time for complaints and he must learn those, not when the game is still in motion.

We have 10 games again later.
This will be super fun for those who love to create long parlays. It can go beyond x100 with the right picks. I hope someone could hit a jackpot here with their right predictions. I will also try one and hope to be lucky.

I think the Warriors will win via blowout tomorrow because the spread is -5. With the spread, it's likely that Embiid or maybe Harden will not play. It's not necessary for the 76ers to win games as they are already in the playoffs, unless they want to ensure who they will face in the first round.

Yes, but the Warriors won so that is enough for a 6th spot right now, and again, there are teams mentioned that are into log jam, all vying for that spot in the playoff. So the Warriors for now has a good chance, although it's going to be tough going against one of the best team in the East with a good big men in Joel Embiid tomorrow. Although there are reports that Harden and Embiid is questionable. And if this is the case then the Warriors will have a better chance securing a win in their home court again.

OKC lost today though, and if they are playing tomorrow, then it's a back to back game for them, maybe tired legs and the Lakers should take advantage of it. Currently, Mavs, Pelicans, Lakers and OkC are tied so if Lakers could win, they will have a separation from OKC.

And chances are high because they will be playing at home. And most likely, they are very comfortable just like their last win. I'm expecting that AD will again be their main offensive weapons, but lately the combination of D'Lo and Reaves are awesome. So let's see how the Lakers will do in this very crucial game tomorrow night.

Very tough lost for the Brooklyn Nets, they have control of the 4th quarter and leading by 10 points. The Cavs was chirping their lead away but they are still in the thick of the game. But costly mistakes, turnovers give the ball to the Cavs and they were able to take advantage of it.

And Donovan missing the 2nd free throw that could have tie the game, but in the scramble for the rebound, 3 Nets goes for the ball and so it went to the Nets and Okoro made the 3 in the corner.

The current 8th to 11th seeded teams in the West have all the same record with 36-37.
I've never seen the Western Conference standings to be as close as this one. I mean the only difference of the 4th seed to the 12th seed is only 3 games.

As for the Thunder and the Laker, all of their games is already a must win for them. The Lakers are currently on a 2 game winning streak and again, they will try to go to .500 because they tried twice and failed twice. TBH, the Lakers needed the slot more than the Thunder needed it. Many wants Lebron to play again in the playoffs, and for sure, many Laker fans wanted to see their team play in the playoffs or even in the play-in at least. A win for either 2 of these teams might put them to the 8th spot at least.

Like you, I believe that the Lakers will win on this one as well. Reaves is playing his best season currently, and they have the pieces to win on this one. TBH, I just don't know why they aren't still above .500 where in fact, their roster is already great and can compete against other playoff teams.

I would still follow the trend, although you are right that OKC is probably the better team. The Lakers have won most of their games at home, so we can expect them to play harder at home and try to beat OKC, who is their rival in the play-in qualification.

The current lineup of the Lakers is good enough to beat OKC, in my opinion.

Indeed, it's going to be a tough game as OKC is also trying to secure their chance in the play-in tournament. The only advantage the Lakers have is their home court advantage because I believe OKC is the better team overall. I'm not sure, but I think I like to bet on the road team just to go against the public.

Or he will just end it up watching his teammate trying everything to move and be qualified in the playoff, then lose the game and rest for the entire season.

We don't know what will happen to Lakers as they needed to win all the remaining games and hope that those
who are above them will lose and give them the chance to move and play for the play-inn.

Still have that chance if they will adjust and keep winning together.

^ An important game for them (the Lakers) tomorrow as they go up against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who they are tied with for the last play-in tournament spot along with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers winning this game would give them a little separation and maybe take off a little of the pressure of not making the play-in tournament at least.

They cannot go back to the past. What's important is that they were able to make the right adjustments to make the team better. So if they end up in the play-in, they can surely win without a problem if they are really good. What we are hoping for with the Lakers is to win another championship, but that will not happen without LeBron James, so it's important for him to come back in case they are successful in the play-in.

I hope they will fine that announcer for not doing his job correctly.

I mean we know how important the announcement of the announcer is. What if it's playoffs already and unfortunately he made that mistake again? That wrong announcement can cause one team a win. As for Cuban's reaction regarding that, he was talking at the crew's table a few minutes after that mistake was done, and nothing changed so he just posted it on social media. He posted it for awareness maybe... and for some reasons as well.

I believe the problem with them is their defense. I mean you let Curry drive the ball without any defender inside the paint? You let Kleber guard him outside the 3-point area? That's just ridiculous, and we know that there are no teams who will let their big player guard a smaller guard like Curry outside the 3-point area. Only the Mavericks are doing it. Regarding the mistake, what if the lead is one-sided? What if it was a 15 or 20 point lead when it happened? Will Cuban still rant on social media?

You can't blame the kid because after all, he saw all the flaws of these referees have. He saw all of the mistakes all of these referees are making, and sometimes, it causes them the game. These wrong calls sometimes make them lose. Though like you, I also like to see the old Luka who isn't complaining, but can't blame him for his actions. It's just me though because I can understand the frustration sometimes.

That's the result now of the Lakers losing too many games in the early to mid-season.

Aside from they really badly need to win their remaining games, they also need to depend on losing those teams above them.

If only they managed to get on a good track in their early games, they will still be in the close competition in the play-in but not in the status they are now currently that they need to depend on other teams losing their respective games just for Lakers to make a chance for a playoff spot.

Another thing is their announcer. That guy had been making a lot of mistakes in the whole game.
Mark Cuban said it was the announcer who said the ball will be Mavericks' possession, perhaps he can first talk to him before ranting on social media.
I hope it does happen. Make him learn his lesson. I am a big fan of his but it is not fun to watch him anymore when all we could see is him talking to the referee like they were on a date or something.
I like the old Luka who just smiles at those no-calls and just goes back to defense afterward.

Well, carrying out a brief analysis of what was mentioned, I also believe that the Lakers have a little hope to get a seed in these playoffs, but for that to happen they need to be impeccable in the next games, as this will be something decisive for them. ..

OKC, Timberwolves, Mavs and Jazz, these are the other teams that are in a similar situation to the Lakers, that is, it will be extremely close competition for any team to get the last remaining seeds for these playoffs.

That might be a good reference for those teams that might possibly end up facing the Denver Nuggets in the first round of playoffs however, I doubt those teams will really point out that "weakness" that the Nuggets is being shown this season.

Regardless of those worst performances that the Nuggets unexpectedly showed late this season, expect them to change once playoffs came. In a series game, teams will face the same team the whole series therefore, the adjustment per game will only be focused on the same team, different from season games where teams are facing different teams on their regular schedule.

If ever an upset happened though, another record will be added to the league's history where an 8th seed team upset the 1st seed team in the playoffs.

And so most likely, it could be the either the Bucks, Philly or Boston that can go on the finals for this year, not saying that this team will be the champion, but the chances are high for them as they are really above the East right now, and they have all the experience. Bucks also become a champion, Boston last year has a chance going up 2-0 against the Warriors. Philly though has the very tough experience against the Raptors (who eventually become the NBA champion that year).

But you gonna love the competition in the West, yeah, if you blink and you loss a game, you will skid 2 positions down and if you win, go 2 position up, hehehe. Nuggets shows some weakness already, and so even who ever they faces in the playoff, they will think they have a good chance to upset the number 1 seed. Memphis is good, but do they have the mentality or choke as playoff is very different.

It's too early to make statement like that considering that they just won over a top seeded Phoenix Suns. For me, I think they have the chance at least to make it on the play-in tourney but I wouldn't root for them that much too. I think LeBron may come back to play but that's still questionable but there are rumors that he may play on the last 4 or 3 remaining games for the regular season.