Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 934. (Read 919161 times)

I think he has already accepted it, it was short notice and for sure that the disappointment on his face was there but has to embrace the reality that this is how being in the NBA goes on, as a business. It's not just an eye opener for him but also for the others that sympathizes his status of being waived, they'll now have the idea that it can be done to them unless there's no clause on their contracts that states that they can be waived whenever the team feels.

AD has been playing very aggressively in the last few games they have. I think this contributed a lot to their recent wins. That is what he needs to do because he is the one in his prime. He needs to take control of the Lakers and let Lebron be the 2nd option. They are winning more when AD is the first option and Lebron is taking fewer shots. AD dominates the paint and still shoots well outside. They just need to stay healthy and avoid lasting injuries. That would hamper the Lakers run if AD is sidelined.


They got injuries, that is what happened. A rebuilding team that suffers 3 or 4 injuries at the same time will surely suffer some losses. They do not have a legit superstar but they have a team basketball system in placed. That system is the one beating other superstar-laced team that only plays hero basketball. This team is more like the Boston team when Jason Tatum and Brown are still in their rookie years. They are effective but cannot get to the finals because they are still lacking experience and core players. A couple more years, this team will be a threat like the Boston is right now that Tatum and Brown are on their prime.


It was a good shot. I would take that anytime for the Bucks. It just did not went in to force OT.

Yeah, if this didn't win this game because of Westbrook missing that free throw, he will then take the blame for their lost. Fortunately, the Bucks can't convert on a three to force OT, they take the gamble but it didn't paid off.

Davis really needs to be healthy this season so that the Lakers will have a good chance at least to reach playoff. But I don't see them winning the NBA ring though, there are a lot of really good teams in the West that they will go thru if they make the playoff and it will be a difficult task to beat them.

The outcome of this match showed that a healthy Davis is a key to the Lakers' success this season. So let's hope the Lakers' coaching and medical staff will do everything in their power to make Davis less injury prone. As for Westbrook, his performance was also good, considering he had a double-double. However, let me remind you that there was an important moment when Westbrook missed both free throws with 13 seconds left at the end of the 4th quarter. Thereby he could have easily ruined and negated Davis and LeBron's efforts in this match.

If they will continue to develop these young talents and they will not be part of any trading actions, Jazz can be an interesting team to watch out,
they are now falling from the standing since heavy favorite teams are now catching up.

We know that once those super-teams start to improve their offensive and defensive attacks, the chance of winning is high, maybe for now Jazz
chance to the playoff still alive,

but in terms of reaching semis it might be tough for them, but who knows?

Safe to say that they just got lucky to be sitting at the top of the conference when almost every team in the league are still struggling and adjusting or taking their time while the season have just started. But now that teams are starting to get their sense, their rank dropped in just a week which is not that surprising because they are not that deep enough to compete with the heavy teams on the league. In time, when they reached the right depth and know each other's strengths and weakness, they will be a heavy time just like how the Boston Celtics started.

Long season they need to stay healthy.  That has been their downfall is they can't stay on the court for long stretches of the season.  If AD can stay healthy they will contend.  Also need to trade for another piece.  A deep threat wing or shooting guard to space the floor more would go a long way on that team.

I agree, both AD and Lebron gave their all especially the latter for playing impressively for the last 10 games and averaging almost 30 points per game and 12.6 RPG. And with of course Westbrook as he finally enjoying every game and having a good time unlike last season that he's playing poorly in almost every game, right now, they are slowly climbing the ladder towards the top 10 and might dethrone the Mavs next game.

I reckon that this is the first game that I saw that the Lakers big 3 have worked well enough to defeat their opponent and this time it's not that easy because they were up against the 2nd seed in the ECF. It was a very entertaining game especially that intense last 5 minutes of the 4th quarter, both teams are doing everything they can to protect their ground. Lakers Big Three got a double-double and the supporting players were also doing their job to help the team give a win.

Two heavy teams that leads the Eastern Conference lost their game as the Boston Celtics also fell short against the Miami Heat. The same situation with the Western Conference as Nuggets and Suns also lost their respective games.

At least though mate, you hit one game, so not bad at all instead of losing all of the matches.

And based on the games last night, it's very tough to pick, there are a lot of surprises and upsets, like the LA Lakers beating a strong Milwaukee Bucks. Is this a sign that Lakers is slowly getting back and could make a run and improved their position?

We will have to find out, but it seems that Lebron and AD are like in their championship year, putting good and solid and they are consistent even at 4th quarter.

No Lillard, so it makes easy job for the Jazz since he is the leader of the team and his absence will have a huge impact on Portland, and obviously they will be missing like 20 points a game contribution from Dame.

And besides, as you have said, they have a good record at home and they are into the momentum right now. Starting handicap is -2.5 which I think the Jazz can easily cover. They are also the favorite, ML at 1.55.

Whenever I'm betting, this is the first thing that I always see. Injury reports because it's a big factor to the chances of a team to win. Home-Road record is also the one that I'm using, but both of them aren't a crystal ball that will tell you who will win based on the 2 factors. It's just my basis and it increases my chances of winning.

The Jazz are starting to regain their momentum now after they lost 5 straight and now on a 2-game winning streak. As for the Blazers, they are undermanned, but they are also on a 3-game losing streak and it might continue against the Jazz.

Winning 7 of their last 10 games, the Lakers are in now looking good after a rough start though they are still 3 games below 500, but just looking on how they played in their last games, it seems that they are gaining a bit of a momentum as well.

Seeing Davis putting numbers like these is always good. The Big 3 of the Lakers are doing pretty well on their last games. Davis starting to put big numbers, Lebron also doing what he does best as well, scoring and passing as well and Wesbrook is starting to embrace his role as a 6th man but on the same time, he is very efficient though we might see him having bad nights, but it's normal for a player to have bad nights. Overall, the Lakers are starting to gain momentum. They are currently at the 12th spot but only 2 games behind the 8th seeded Warriors.

Lillard will still be out.
According to the report https://www.blazersedge.com/2022/12/2/23490893/portland-trail-blazers-injury-report-several-players-still-out-vs-utah-jazz... several players will be out against the Jazz.


It's still Simons and Grant that will carry the team, but since they are undermanned, I don't think they'll win against the Jazz who are on a momentum now for their short run.

Moreover, I would like to add that I believe the Jazz have a better chance of winning this game. There is no doubt that they are on a good run right now. In addition to that, they will also be playing in front of a home crowd. All these things suggest only a win for them. But it is clear that it is not going to be an easy task. It is not an easy task to beat a team like the Blazers. In spite of the Jazz being on a good run, they cannot underestimate their opponents at all.

It was a very good game, and the Lakers were pleasantly surprised me, their win against Milwaukee. Indeed, the game was very close in every quarter, and this only adds to the value of this victory. Yes, Middleton needs more time to find his game, LeBron also took some time to find his game. Well, Davis' game is also very pleasing, 44 points is something.

I guess you are right, the Lakers were able to snatch a win against the complete trio of Milwaukee Bucks. Middleton does not look like he need more time to get back, he knocks down his first 2 3 pointers. I guess the Bucks need to get accustomed again to Middleton back in the rotation. They have a few sloppy offenses at the end of the 4th quarter where they turn over the ball. Without that turnover, they could have won the game or forced overtime. It was a very close game.

Kudos to the Lakers for winning on the road. This is their first win, I think, against a strong team.


If the Blazers are playing without Lillard, that is a good bet. The Jazz is better even if they do not have Conley and the Blazers are worse without their star, Damian Lillard. And they are playing home so it is a big advantage for the Jazz. What is the odd of Jazz? If it has a good moneyline odds, maybe I will take some action too.

Jazz is on a 3 winning streak, so I decided to ride on them.

Tomorrow we have Jazz vs Blazers, Jazz will be hosting Blazers and they are favored by 4 points, so I'm taking it without hesitation.
Also, I have a feeling that this game will easily go to over, so I'm taking the over as well.

GL everyone.

Of the 3 games I bet on, I only hit one game:

Memphis Grizzlies - Philadelphia 76ers



I was very convinced that the Memphis Grizzlies would win this game, I bet on them with the conviction that they would win the game and they did not disappoint me and they won the game, I made a profit with their victory, unfortunately it was not a very high odd, so this type of odd even when the person wins, it does not cover the losses of other games in which I lost a bet

Atlanta Hawks - Denver Nuggets



I bet on the Denver Nuggets, because I really thought they would win this game, but they lost to my surprise, in the end I lost money in this game

Charlotte Hornets - Washington Wizards



another lost bet, with that loss I was at a loss, it was even a game in which there was a chance for the Washington Wizards to win the game, the result shows that it was a well played game for both teams, the Washington Wizards lost by a small difference in points , only 1 point, I was unlucky on that bet, another loss

I can feel you mate, sometimes we have our gut feeling that something big will happen between the game, but we didn't take that risk.

So lots of upset tonight, just shows that the team are almost balance and at certain games, it's really hard for us to predict who is going to win because there could be players from low rank team that will suddenly explode or just play like they are a championship team.

Russell Westbrook played well unexpectedly. I mean, of course he has much more potential but he was not doing good in Lakers, he is getting much better, like his old self. And Anthony Davis is just such a valuable player. He is essential for Lakers. They must be begging the gods right now to let him stay healthy.