Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 786. (Read 920784 times)

The Nuggets -6.5 over the Raptors is without doubt the bet of the week for me.

The Raptors are coming off a hard fought overtime win on the road against Washington. They now have to fly to Denver to take on a fully healthy and rested Nuggets team who are 29-4 at home.

I seriously cannot see why the line is only -6.5.

This is the best bet of the week for me and I will be putting a decent amount on it.

We can't just accept his immaturity and saying he is young and needs a mentor. I mean, that is right, of course, but Lebron and Kobe was also young and immature. They didn't do such things. His bad behaviour is just inexcusable. We should talk about his basketball first and then some aspects of his private life, but what the hell guns should be mentioned about a player. I think that is unacceptable and NBA management should be hard on these issues.

Yes, he has been trash talking everyone and it is too much. But his game backs it up, at least. What he did to Luka was quite bad though. Luka was right saying that he should talk early in the game, not at the end when they win.

Not just the best defense but the team who got the best offense as well win have a better chance to win the game. We know that Giannis and the rest of the Milwaukee Bucks are good as they are a former champion but their power when combined is not that good compared to the Celtics where almost all of the players in the roster is capable to give at least two digits per game especially if they needed someone to step up if Tatum himself is struggling.

Either way, if these two will face each other in the conference finals. The fans is already winning in terms of entertainment as both teams mentioned are quite good when it comes to offense and defense. It will be a matter of which team will provide more turnover that will be taken as advantage for the opposite team, the more mistakes committed, the less chances of winning.

all these NBA games happen at 2 am, just when I'm getting ready to sleep and even if I make an effort to watch it, then I would have to sleep at 4 am, very complicated situation

Cleveland Cavaliers - Boston Celtics

Cavaliers comes into this game occupying the fourth position in the East, and in the last games they had 6 wins and 4 losses, they had their most recent victory against the Pistons, they have Donovan Mitchell as a doubt for this game, honestly if he doesn't play will be a problem for the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell managed to score 20 points in the last game of the Cavaliers, meanwhile their opponent the Celtics who had a very large number of wins and a small number of losses, were 45 wins and 20 losses, there is no been well in the last games to the point of having 2 consecutive defeats, the Cavaliers have absences of: Cavaliers. but they have Jayson Tatum very well and ready to score a lot of points

my guess: Cavaliers win

Indiana Pacers - Philadelphia 76ers

Pacers come to this game with a bad performance, they had 36 losses and 29 wins, and in the last games they lost in 6 games and only won in 4 games, but their last game was a victory against the Bulls, maybe it will serve as a motivation, although it was a victory by a small difference of points. the pacers are missing: Aaron Nesmith and Kendall Brown. meanwhile their opponent the Philadelphia 76ers has 41 wins and 22 losses, and a very good performance in relation to the pacers, having won 7 of the last 10 games, including in their last game they beat the Bucks, my guess: the Philadelphia 76ers will win

Detroit Pistons - Portland Trail Blazers

Pistons come to this game with a bad performance, they lost in 49 games and only won in 15 games, honestly this is really a bad performance, in the last games they lost 10 games in 9 games and they are with 7 consecutive defeats, and there are many shortcomings and players in doubt: Cade Cunningham, Bojan Bogdanovic, Isaiah Stewart, Jalen Duren (embezzlement); Killian Hayes, James Wiseman and Rodney McGruder (Doubtful); I don't know if using the word luck would be the right term in this situation, but they are lucky because their opponents are not doing well either, they have 30 wins and 34 losses, in the last 10 games they only won 4 games, but in their last game managed to beat the Orlando Magic. Bookmakers are putting odds of @1.40 for the Magic in case of victory, I think it is a very low odd given the risk, both teams are bad

Miami Heat - Atlanta Hawks

Heat come to this game with 34 wins and 31 losses, and in the last 10 games they have had 6 losses, but they have a victory in their last game, maybe this will serve as motivation against the Hawks, but they have: Kyle Lowry and Nikola Jovi; on the other hand, their opponent, the Hawks come to this game with a performance very similar to the heat, they have 32 wins and 32 losses, in their last game they lost precisely against the Heat. in my opinion Heat will win again

Denver Nuggets - Toronto Raptors

Nuggets come to this game with a good performance, they had 45 wins and 19 losses, and in the last 10 games they lost in just 2 games, meanwhile their opponent the Raptors comes to this game with 32 wins and 33 losses, but in the their last 10 games they did very well to the point of having only 3 losses, despite the Nuggets being the favorite I see that it will be a very difficult game for them and the value of this odd is very low

Yes, I thought that they are going to lose this game because they are facing a though team, and it took them 2 OT for the Knicks to squeeze that big win and maintain their position in the East. Just half a game behind the Cavs, but I think they shouldn't be concern of their position for now, just play the best of the remaining games and see how they will go, 3rd good be the highest they can get for now.

The return of Steph was spoiled by the Lakers, they cut the lead by 2 by Donte's two assists, but then Davis put the game for good. 39 big points for Anthony Davis.

And finally the curse of Russell Westbrook was broken, finally won against Memphis without Ja Morant start of his 2 game suspensions. Not sure if this is just the beginning for Morant or he might serve longer suspension because of that video.

It's just one of those crazy games this season. It's still a good game and kudos to the veteran duo that led the charge. It's just hard to think how a team could let their opponent score 51 points on them in just one quarter hehe. I guess this is another proof that the change in some of the rules affected how the games are played today.

On their final 17 games, 10 of them will be played on the road.
If they will not do something to at least be better on the road, it will not be a good sign for the Warriors.

On that game against the Lakers, one thing that they can't stop is Anthony Davis, and that's the reason why they lost. I mean how can you let Davis score 39 points with only 3 attempts on the three-point area? That's how awful the defense of the Warriors is. They have Looney yes. They have Green yes, but still they are lacking something defensively.

Expect some adjustments on their next game. They might give Kuminga more minutes like you said. They might give Poole more minutes like you said. With Wiggins still out, it will be a hard time for the Warriors, but I'm hoping he will come back soon or at least on the playoffs.

They are 9-0 since they acquired Josh Hard. Is acquiring Hart boost the morale of the team? What did he bring to the Knicks and why they are on a winning streak since acquiring him?

Kidding aside, Quickley had a good night with his career high 38 points and he played 55 minutes while Randle got 31 points and Barrett also got 29 points. On the other hand, the Celtics had 2 chances to win the game, but Tatum missed on an open close range shot at the end of the first overtime, and Horford's three is just an inch away from going in and win the game. Good game for both teams, but the Knicks are rolling it since acquiring Hart.

Knicks be killing it.  No brunson on the road in Boston, no problem.  Knicks are becoming the team in the east no one wants to face in the playoffs.  History aside this team is winning in so many different ways.  Inside, outside, defense, etc.  Last night's thriller in Boston was amazing.  What a crazy game. Onward and upward from here.  Really think the 3 hole is attainable.

Return of Stephen Curry did not end in a happy ending for him. One thing I want to say is Stephen Curry was still the best player on the team. Yes, he did not perform exceptionally well which he generally does.

Actually, the Warriors got wrecked by Anthony Davis. Anthony Davis got 39 points alone. The performance of Poole was sadly not good at all. Klay Thompson was decent in this match. And I absolutely agree that consistency is the thing that is hurting the Warriors the most right now. Kuminga should have been given more playtime in my opinion as well.

Just like the last time he returned, but eventually, he was able to make the right adjustments and led the team. In that game, Poole wasn't very productive, and I'm sure he was also affected by the return of Curry. However, they are a good team already, so they'll fix this soon. Anyway, let's talk about the Clippers. I thought their losing streak would continue when Memphis had a huge third quarter, but good thing they were still able to come back and win the game. It's WB's first win since he got traded.

The return of Steph Curry didn't end with a happy ending. It seems like they are catching up on their rotation. Klay Thompson's performance is almost the same as what he always did but it's Jordan Poole who I think is changing whenever Steph is back. This should not happen. Consistency must be preserved.
Then, Jonathan Kuminga played only 13 minutes which again is surprising after he played 32 minutes against the Pelicans and scored 19 points. The big reason why they won that game.
17 games left, they need to fix this issue or else they will be in the play-in tournament before they realize it.  There is not much of a gap between the 5th to the 8th seed.

For sure there are too many kids, especially in Memphis, his home state, and other parts of the US that idolized him and might also do the kinds of stuff he showed in the public. Let's expect he will get one as his team and the NBA itself are probably giving him the advice to live rightfully. I like his confidence because it drives him to become greater than the greats but he should also listen to the advice given to him and avoid unnecessary scandals that can ruin his reputation and affect the lives of his young die-hard fans.  

They needed that win to boost back their competitiveness. They already lose a lot after that trade. Hopefully, they will start to work on to whatever lapses that are still in their squad.

Start playing as one and take that full responsibility for the role that the team is needed from one another,
A good comeback, thinking that's another upset that will happen to them, but luckily, they manage to overtake
and win the last quarter to snatch this win.

I hope we will gonna see them somehow compete in the NBA playoffs this year that would be a whole package of revenge for Booker and he can finally take good care of Luka this time. Anyway, this is not good for the Mavs because they are now down to the number 7 spot and no NBA team would really want to be playing in the play-in tournament, they really need to work hard in their remaining games to get out from there.

The Lakers are showing good signs when they win their game against the Warriors and they are one or two games away to get to the play-in tournament their not gonna sleep in their next few games because, of all of the teams in the NBA, they are the most hungry to get to the NBA playoffs because LBJ need to win more championship before his retirement.

1st the punching incident then pulling a gun at a teenager, and now flashing his gun while partying hard, well I got a clear question for Ja Morant, does he wants to be Michael Jordan or Tupac Shakur? and I think Ja Morant really needed a Father, not a fan, he needs to straighten his ways because he is destroying his image as an athlete, and for me I think he needs to pick his circle of friends because this will surely destroy 1st his career and then himself,


Well what he needs is a Father figure I really don't want to judge his father and disrespect the way he raised Ja Morant I think this kid issue would surely start in his family if his daddy is like that and for me, I really don't see a father figure in him that mentor really needs to start with his parents


It was a clash of recent teammates and I think Kevin Durant got his revenge in this game, and the Phoenix Suns also got theirs on what Luka Doncic did to them it was a great tandem of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant that ignite them in getting this win but I think Chris Paul also did a great thing in making those plays, surely it was a great team play and for the Mavericks they should try a little harder,

In any case though, still a good game between the two, superstars in both side carry their team, but in the end it was Durant and Booker for the Suns, 37 and 36 respectively. And then that Luka missed, as they could tie the score that time.

As for the trashtalk, Booker has been trashtalking everyone I guess. And maybe he can forget what Luka did to them last year in the playoffs that he took it personally. And when he see that they are taking the W, then he has to make Luka pay for it.

Are you kidding me? Lebron James is involved in all sorts of scandals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpUGYNHtsfA Look at the king of flops here lol.

Yes he is, sometimes kids who have made a good amount of money tend to do stupid things, but there are those who are very disciplined on and off the court. A good example is LeBron James. He was making tons of money while he's still playing in highschool, but I have never heard of him (or maybe I missed something) having a scandal off the court. The things I really admire him the most is his self discipline and dedication to basketball and his family.
Morant on the other hand is still in a "cool kid" phase of his life, maybe this will teach him a lesson and his first step to maturity.

Finally, the curse of Westbrook has been broken, he finally won as a Los Angeles Clippers with a 135-129 win against the Memphis. But it as a tough win, they have to come back again from this game, they were outscore 51-30 in the 3rd quarter.

But it was the opposite in the 4th as they make a huge run, 26-2 to turn around the game on their favor to finally get the sigh of relieved of winning after the all star break.

PG and Kawhi combined for 76 points.

"Everybody Acting Tough When They Up" - Luka .

With regards to Booker, it's his playstyle. Acting tough when they are winning, and for sure, he will talk trash even more with the Mavericks because they have KD on their team. I saw that trash talk of Booker with Luka on the final seconds of the game, and it is unnecessary I think. I mean what's the purpose of that trash talk? To show that they're a better team? Acting tough when in fact, they lose by a huge amount in their Game 7 match-up last season. Overall, I agree with you though that it was a great game, but a bit unfortunate for me because the game happened when I'm asleep (GMT +8 time zone).

Anyway, it's good to see Curry coming back, and play after missing games because of his shoulder injury, but his come back has been spoiled by the Lakers as they won 113-105. The awful record of the Warriors continues as they are now 7-24 on the road. I wonder how this performance of them on the road will affect them when it comes to playoffs. Davis lead the team with 39 points while Vanderbilt had a double-double. Splash Brothers Curry and Thompson lead the team scoring 27 & 22 points.