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There are a lot of rumors surrouding Durant, there are even some rumors if him going to the Lakers in a trade with AD. But still, he seems to be enjoying his Nets stint without Kyrie at the side.

wow, is this a possibility? I confess I was totally out of touch lol

Hmm, I don't know, AD is a fundamental player (even though he's not in his prime)
If he is traded, the Lakers won't have a big player like him, after all who can replace him?

Although Durant and LeBron could make a nice duo (or even a trio with Westbrook lol)

I also don't know how Durant could fit into the Lakers, the team already has LeBron James, although, Durant could play (SF) and LeBron James (PF), it could be an opportunity

Yes, it's possible and there's a rumor of LeBron going to Phoenix Suns which I think may be a good deal for them and to CP3 to be able to play alongside him. I don't think they'll have that chemistry for a trio if KD will be traded there but I doubt if they'll play alongside with each other.

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Quote from: LGD2Business on November 16, 2022, 08:30:21 AM

Don't forget Dallas in the West. Luka Doncic is performing great again. Playing against Los Angeles Clippers which don't make much defense, he took advantage of the opportunities he got and scored 35 points. Dorian Finney-Smith also contributed good points this time. If the bench were a little stronger, Dallas would have a serious chance. They would be a good play-off team in their current form, but they need to develop a little more to make it to the final. Maybe a good trade or a player who will perform unexpectedly well should emerge. Actually the rotation isn't tight but they need a second player to appear while Doncic rest.

Dinwiddie will suffice. What they need is how to close the game out.
What we saw earlier against the Clippers was one of those examples of not preserving the lead. The reason, they are mostly offensive players on their roster. Opponents could get stops and create short runs as long as they D well.
The good side of it is whenever they needed a score someone will step up or someone could easily get hot and dominate the game.
In their last game against the Portland Trail Blazers it was Dinwiddie, today against the Clippers it's Bullock and Finney-Smith.
IMO, they are a complete roster with a backup guard when Luka needs rest. Wood is also doing a good job to spread the floor as he is a shooter too.

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Don't forget Dallas in the West. Luka Doncic is performing great again. Playing against Los Angeles Clippers which don't make much defense, he took advantage of the opportunities he got and scored 35 points. Dorian Finney-Smith also contributed good points this time. If the bench were a little stronger, Dallas would have a serious chance. They would be a good play-off team in their current form, but they need to develop a little more to make it to the final. Maybe a good trade or a player who will perform unexpectedly well should emerge. Actually the rotation isn't tight but they need a second player to appear while Doncic rest.

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Portland is victorious again and remains in the lead in the western conference. Boston leads the Eastern Conference. If there is no serious injury this season, it seems that the championship will pass between these two teams. For me, Boston is one step ahead. Boston performed well, winning their last 7 games. The team is in great shape. The Ime Udoka incident doesn't seem to have had a negative impact on the team.

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Quote from: Pamadar on November 16, 2022, 06:46:15 AM

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As long as Joel Embiid is healthy and plays like that, I'll see Philadelphia as a serious contender. He is doing incredible work and elevating his team. A few games later, Sixers will be back in the play-off spot. I haven't seen a team that stands out so much this season. Boston and Milwaukee are in similar level as Philly. In the Western Conference there is no team that stands out much. It looks a little more balanced there. I was expecting a fall in Golden State but what happened to Lakers? They fell off worse than I expected. LeBron should go to a better team to chase another championship.

Yes, as long as Embiid will still be playing healthy with the Sixers, they will be fine as their big man numerously proved that he can do almost all the work to bring the team to a win plus there's Maxey and Harden. They will remain a heavy team and a threat to the others.
About the Lakers, well, there's not much interesting for them as of now as they are just winning every after 5 consecutive defeats, but they sure do hope that their AD is as healthier as Embiid of Sixers and not an injury magnet. Aside from that, they are still struggling to be consistently in-synch and their defense is not that fine as well, they won't reach far if there's no improvement from them.

On your first note about Embiid, as long as he will stay healthy and the ole players of Sixers will adjust to how he wanted the game to be played, Sixers will continue to be a good contender in the eastside.

ANd moving with your Lakers opinion, we all witness what's going on with them now and
your statement is true, there's nothing for them if they will not improve both there
defense and offense.

Embiid absolutely carried his team in this game.

No, my problem is that as long as he plays like this, there is no problem for the Philadelphia 76ers. But what if he is not having a go today?

What if he’s not being able to perform at a certain game? Even the greatest players can have off days. So, I think yes, it is very good if he is healthy and performing well for the team. But he is not going to be able to carry the team every time. If something like that happens to him, then the team should come to his help.

The Lakers will obviously have to improve. I am aware that they won the last match they played. But does that mean they are progressing? I actually doubt it. I cannot say that they are improving unless they are bringing in consistent results, consistently successful results.

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Quote from: Natalim on November 16, 2022, 07:39:45 AM

It looks like the Jazz's good run is over, they are experiencing the opposite now as they are already on a losing streak. The team that was the number 1 in the West is already in the top 3, their next game would be against the Suns, that's another good opponent.

Utah Jazz has a chance in this game against the Phoenix Suns. Chris Paul and Cameron Johnson are still out of the game so all guard of the Jazz can use their speed to pace the game and side the momentum to them.
Clarkson, Conley, and Sexton could take advantage of that if ever the Suns tries to play the big ball line up.
The biggest threat would be Booker as his offensive powers are getting higher even at that game versus the Miami Heat. As of DeAndre Ayton, I think Markkanen and Olynyk could stop him or maybe Kessler.

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It looks like the Jazz's good run is over, they are experiencing the opposite now as they are already on a losing streak. The team that was the number 1 in the West is already in the top 3, their next game would be against the Suns, that's another good opponent.

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Quote from: inthelongrun on November 16, 2022, 04:04:58 AM

If Bron and KD team up each other, their spirits will be lifted and they will play at their best. But I don't even know how it happens. Lakers priority if they are to acquire a big star for Bron will have to unload Westbrook and its super huge contract first. I think Westbrook is the highest paid Laker right now. But the season already started, I do not think the Lakers are willing to give up its future first-round draft picks just to unload Westbrook. Lakers will sacrifice this whole season and starts to re-arm itself next season without the burden from Westbrook.

Most likely that would gonna happen because nowadays they are no longer open for any negotiations regarding Westbrook and I think they already accepted their fate about not going to the NBA playoffs this season based on the kind of game they are showing. Maybe they will gonna make the best of their team just to keep their franchise at the top and revenue will still keep coming as usual since LBJ and AD are still active and getting enough points to keep their best record as a player.

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As long as Joel Embiid is healthy and plays like that, I'll see Philadelphia as a serious contender. He is doing incredible work and elevating his team. A few games later, Sixers will be back in the play-off spot. I haven't seen a team that stands out so much this season. Boston and Milwaukee are in similar level as Philly. In the Western Conference there is no team that stands out much. It looks a little more balanced there. I was expecting a fall in Golden State but what happened to Lakers? They fell off worse than I expected. LeBron should go to a better team to chase another championship.

Yes, as long as Embiid will still be playing healthy with the Sixers, they will be fine as their big man numerously proved that he can do almost all the work to bring the team to a win plus there's Maxey and Harden. They will remain a heavy team and a threat to the others.

About the Lakers, well, there's not much interesting for them as of now as they are just winning every after 5 consecutive defeats, but they sure do hope that their AD is as healthier as Embiid of Sixers and not an injury magnet. Aside from that, they are still struggling to be consistently in-synch and their defense is not that fine as well, they won't reach far if there's no improvement from them.

On your first note about Embiid, as long as he will stay healthy and the ole players of Sixers will adjust to how he wanted the game to be played, Sixers will continue to be a good contender in the eastside.

ANd moving with your Lakers opinion, we all witness what's going on with them now and
your statement is true, there's nothing for them if they will not improve both there
defense and offense.

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Quote from: Baofeng on November 16, 2022, 05:10:15 AM

As what I said, it's just a rumor as of now, same here, not sure how Durant will fit, but we have seen him with the Golden State with another MVP in Curry. Same with Lebron, he has been with another alpha in Irving and Dwade in the past.

But yeah, the problem is still with the Westbrook trade this did, and now it's becoming a burden as no teams is willing get it without the Lakers sacrificing their first and second round pick.

There are so many stars in NBA and we have watch some lose their form in the past years while some have gain alot of fame. Some players make some wrong decision that change their career negatively by going to the wrong team. Watching LeBron play, he's impressive and so good with his fists on the court, I always enjoy watching him play and some upcoming stars would want to imitate him and his pattern of play.

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Quote from: Baofeng on November 14, 2022, 05:22:32 PM

There are a lot of rumors surrouding Durant, there are even some rumors if him going to the Lakers in a trade with AD. But still, he seems to be enjoying his Nets stint without Kyrie at the side.

wow, is this a possibility? I confess I was totally out of touch lol

Hmm, I don't know, AD is a fundamental player (even though he's not in his prime)
If he is traded, the Lakers won't have a big player like him, after all who can replace him?

Although Durant and LeBron could make a nice duo (or even a trio with Westbrook lol)

I also don't know how Durant could fit into the Lakers, the team already has LeBron James, although, Durant could play (SF) and LeBron James (PF), it could be an opportunity

Possible but highly unlikely. KD has no choice but to enjoy playing rather than feel the stress of what the team has become. I really believe that if his team won't step up, KD will be traded before this season ends.

If Bron and KD team up each other, their spirits will be lifted and they will play at their best. But I don't even know how it happens. Lakers priority if they are to acquire a big star for Bron will have to unload Westbrook and its super huge contract first. I think Westbrook is the highest paid Laker right now. But the season already started, I do not think the Lakers are willing to give up its future first-round draft picks just to unload Westbrook. Lakers will sacrifice this whole season and starts to re-arm itself next season without the burden from Westbrook.

As what I said, it's just a rumor as of now, same here, not sure how Durant will fit, but we have seen him with the Golden State with another MVP in Curry. Same with Lebron, he has been with another alpha in Irving and Dwade in the past.

But yeah, the problem is still with the Westbrook trade this did, and now it's becoming a burden as no teams is willing get it without the Lakers sacrificing their first and second round pick.

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Lakers era might be on the verge of ending and same goes with LeBron unfortunately Sad

. Maybe he has 1 more year on a full scale but after that , he will be in a decline as age won't forgive him either. It's like in every sport , we are starting to enter in a new era , with fresh players and the one we grew up with , they are getting older .. so I do hope we will see a "last dance" story from Lakers and LeBron.

There's been no Lakers era, to begin with for several seasons already. Prior to the arrival of LeBron, the Lakers are already always out of the playoffs discussion and it was just when Lebron came that they experienced again being in a playoff. Maybe after LeBron hits that biggest milestone of becoming the Top 1 NBA All-Time Points Leader, he might just play relaxed now as nothing to prove now on his career while still making more money.

Although surely, he really does want to be in the Finals again but that would be tough.

There's a lot of talk about trades again suddenly. The Lakers have stated they're trying to get Bradley Beal, the pundits have said they need to trade for Kevin Durant (typical), but it seems like something real may actually be in the works. It's been reported that the Lakers are again trying to contact teams to see if there's anything they can do to get themselves a role player. Meanwhile the news today has you thinking that the Lakers and Suns are going to make a trade to get Ayton to LA in exchange for LeBron coming to Phoenix. This seems like an insane trade on the initial look, but Ayton has years left on his contract and LeBron could be eyeing the exits this summer... Plus LeBron has always wanted to play with Chris Paul...

They couldn't get Bradley Beal that easily because the Lakers are not willing to put their future 1st round picks on the line as they might do some rebuilding a couple of years from now. I'm thinking this is Lebron's contract with the Lakers which by the way, got me thinking when you mentioned that Ayton is going to Lakers and that might pave a way for Lebron's wish to play side-by-side with his close friend, CP3. But the Lakers will need a good deal because Ayton alone won't be enough, 1:1 ratio won't suffice especially when Lebron is involved on the trade.

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Quote from: stadus on November 16, 2022, 03:50:13 AM

Quote from: ingiltere on November 15, 2022, 04:53:13 PM

As long as Joel Embiid is healthy and plays like that, I'll see Philadelphia as a serious contender. He is doing incredible work and elevating his team. A few games later, Sixers will be back in the play-off spot. I haven't seen a team that stands out so much this season. Boston and Milwaukee are in similar level as Philly. In the Western Conference there is no team that stands out much. It looks a little more balanced there. I was expecting a fall in Golden State but what happened to Lakers? They fell off worse than I expected. LeBron should go to a better team to chase another championship.

Yes, as long as Embiid will still be playing healthy with the Sixers, they will be fine as their big man numerously proved that he can do almost all the work to bring the team to a win plus there's Maxey and Harden. They will remain a heavy team and a threat to the others.

Yes, that is the only problem with Joel he can't keep himself healthy for a season, he always get injured specially at crucial point. Let's just hope that he can remain healthy, even if Maxey and Harden is with him, Joel is still their main man, their MVP.

Quote from: stadus on November 16, 2022, 03:50:13 AM

About the Lakers, well, there's not much interesting for them as of now as they are just winning every after 5 consecutive defeats, but they sure do hope that their AD is as healthier as Embiid of Sixers and not an injury magnet. Aside from that, they are still struggling to be consistently in-synch and their defense is not that fine as well, they won't reach far if there's no improvement from them.

Not expecting anything from the Lakers, they are a lost right now. The team is very inconsistent, their second unit is worst compare to last year and the previous one.

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Quote from: Baofeng on November 14, 2022, 05:22:32 PM

There are a lot of rumors surrouding Durant, there are even some rumors if him going to the Lakers in a trade with AD. But still, he seems to be enjoying his Nets stint without Kyrie at the side.

wow, is this a possibility? I confess I was totally out of touch lol

Hmm, I don't know, AD is a fundamental player (even though he's not in his prime)
If he is traded, the Lakers won't have a big player like him, after all who can replace him?

Although Durant and LeBron could make a nice duo (or even a trio with Westbrook lol)

I also don't know how Durant could fit into the Lakers, the team already has LeBron James, although, Durant could play (SF) and LeBron James (PF), it could be an opportunity

Possible but highly unlikely. KD has no choice but to enjoy playing rather than feel the stress of what the team has become. I really believe that if his team won't step up, KD will be traded before this season ends.

If Bron and KD team up each other, their spirits will be lifted and they will play at their best. But I don't even know how it happens. Lakers priority if they are to acquire a big star for Bron will have to unload Westbrook and its super huge contract first. I think Westbrook is the highest paid Laker right now. But the season already started, I do not think the Lakers are willing to give up its future first-round draft picks just to unload Westbrook. Lakers will sacrifice this whole season and starts to re-arm itself next season without the burden from Westbrook.

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Quote from: ingiltere on November 15, 2022, 04:53:13 PM

As long as Joel Embiid is healthy and plays like that, I'll see Philadelphia as a serious contender. He is doing incredible work and elevating his team. A few games later, Sixers will be back in the play-off spot. I haven't seen a team that stands out so much this season. Boston and Milwaukee are in similar level as Philly. In the Western Conference there is no team that stands out much. It looks a little more balanced there. I was expecting a fall in Golden State but what happened to Lakers? They fell off worse than I expected. LeBron should go to a better team to chase another championship.

Yes, as long as Embiid will still be playing healthy with the Sixers, they will be fine as their big man numerously proved that he can do almost all the work to bring the team to a win plus there's Maxey and Harden. They will remain a heavy team and a threat to the others.

About the Lakers, well, there's not much interesting for them as of now as they are just winning every after 5 consecutive defeats, but they sure do hope that their AD is as healthier as Embiid of Sixers and not an injury magnet. Aside from that, they are still struggling to be consistently in-synch and their defense is not that fine as well, they won't reach far if there's no improvement from them.

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Quote from: Baofeng on November 14, 2022, 05:22:32 PM

There are a lot of rumors surrouding Durant, there are even some rumors if him going to the Lakers in a trade with AD. But still, he seems to be enjoying his Nets stint without Kyrie at the side.

wow, is this a possibility? I confess I was totally out of touch lol

Hmm, I don't know, AD is a fundamental player (even though he's not in his prime)
If he is traded, the Lakers won't have a big player like him, after all who can replace him?

Although Durant and LeBron could make a nice duo (or even a trio with Westbrook lol)

I also don't know how Durant could fit into the Lakers, the team already has LeBron James, although, Durant could play (SF) and LeBron James (PF), it could be an opportunity

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I have missed the bets for today's game and have been busy yesterday, but this is the result of my picks on yesterday's games

Orlando Magic VS Charlotte Hornets SCORE 105 - 112 - LOST

Houston Rockets VS Los Angeles Clippers SCORE 106 - 122 - WIN

Milwaukee Bucks VS Atlanta Hawks SCORE 106 - 121 - LOST

Golden State Warriors VS San Antonio Spurs SCORE 132 - 95 - WIN

Quote from: dwyane36 on November 15, 2022, 07:26:24 AM

The Lakers have pretty weak potential this season. So if they don't change anything, even the play-in tournament will be an unattainable goal for them again. Nevertheless, I don't think this is another frustrating season for LeBron. Let me remind you that LeBron has only 1076 points left to break Kareem's record, which means that this season will be special for LeBron anyway, no matter how the Lakers perform.

Lebron James wouldn't want to miss a game for him to break that record, but he missed the Jazz game on November 5, and he misses another Jazz game on November 8, he missed the Sacramento Kings game on Nov 12, and misses the Brooklyn Nets game that was on Nov 14, well Lebron James right now is really prone to injuries, so it is very understandable but in getting that record for him he needs to keep on averaging 40 to 50 points per game if he keeps on missing an interval of games,

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Quote from: OgNasty on November 15, 2022, 12:08:24 PM

A couple of good teams playing in tonight’s TNT doubleheader. Up first Zion and the Pelicans take on Ja Morant and the Grizzlies. Hopefully we get some good dunks between Zion and Ja as the form 1 and 2 picks face off. Then we get the red hot Sacramento Kings vs the struggling Nets. That one could go either way but I tend to give the benefit of the doubt to Durant. A good night for some basketball.

No Zion today, while the Grizzlies got Jared Jackson back. The Pelicans will need to work harder on the offensive end.
They are in the lead now in 2nd quarter, a good start. Murphy III will be one of their keys to snatching this game against the Grizzlies.
Edit: The lead was gone in a blink. Grin

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The best game today was the Miami Heat versus the Phoenix Suns.
It's unusual to witness a win from a defensive stance and Jimmy Butler made players and fans see again how the defense is a crucial part to win a game.
That block he did against Booker was so impressive it made me stand in my seat. Goosebumps.
Adebayo took care of their 4th quarter offense but Butler did a lot to prevent Booker from being an offensive monster. A splendid win for the Miami Heat.

And Miami is known for their defense if I'm not mistaken, and that's how they built their team. Butler is a offensive players but he usually locks the opposite player. And we all know that Booker is one player hard to stop, but as soon as you know how to play this guy, maybe you will have a chance to shut him down. And so that's what Butler did, make Booker uncomfortable and that block to like put a dagger on the Suns.

You know that Butler would always play defense, in fact, he is better in defense than offence, so they need someone to help when it comes to producing points because he cannot be too consistent like Curry and Booker who are great offensive players. Also, Booker is clutch so you can trust in him to make the last shot for the team.

It's true, he is not really the offensive type of guy but his defense is high-level. He recorded 6 steals twice this season.
Miami Heat is 9th in the defensive rankings. 7th in the East. Butler just locked down Booker for almost the whole 4th quarter and that's one big reason for their win. Without CP3, Booker would always receive the ball for their offense and Coach Spo did well at using Butler to guard him.

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Quote from: ingiltere on November 15, 2022, 04:53:13 PM

As long as Joel Embiid is healthy and plays like that, I'll see Philadelphia as a serious contender. He is doing incredible work and elevating his team. A few games later, Sixers will be back in the play-off spot. I haven't seen a team that stands out so much this season. Boston and Milwaukee are in similar level as Philly. In the Western Conference there is no team that stands out much. It looks a little more balanced there. I was expecting a fall in Golden State but what happened to Lakers? They fell off worse than I expected. LeBron should go to a better team to chase another championship.

Joel Embiid is always healthy and if you check the previous seasons, he is always at the Season MVP ladder.

But unfortunately, the Philadelphia 76ers always end up failing in the playoffs. There's no problem with Embiid's consistency and health but he really needs a boost coming from his teammates. That is what he lacks every season on this team.

He is the only one living with the "trust the process" system on this team and the rest, inconsistent even the head coach lol.

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Quote from: Baofeng on November 15, 2022, 05:45:19 PM

Quote from: ingiltere on November 15, 2022, 04:53:13 PM

As long as Joel Embiid is healthy and plays like that, I'll see Philadelphia as a serious contender. He is doing incredible work and elevating his team. A few games later, Sixers will be back in the play-off spot. I haven't seen a team that stands out so much this season. Boston and Milwaukee are in similar level as Philly. In the Western Conference there is no team that stands out much. It looks a little more balanced there. I was expecting a fall in Golden State but what happened to Lakers? They fell off worse than I expected. LeBron should go to a better team to chase another championship.

Right, Joel Embiid already bring them to the playoff many years ago, it's just that they always fall out, not saying that they choke, but something is lacking not on Joel but on this team mate. Last year it was a good season again for him, if not for the early injuries that cause him to sit, he could be the MVP last year. So it will be a tough challenge for him and the Sixers, the Bucks and the Heat and the Celtics will be there waiting for Joel. So I'm expecting a tough playoff in the East from those teams.

Even if how good performance bring by Embiid is and how high the numbers he can provide he can still get burn out so he really needs big help to his team so that even if he is having a bad day they can cope up especially on another level. Sixers is good team already and they just need to became more consistent team and they shouldn't let Embiid or even harden to get over work to make all things done for them so that there energy can last up on their important games. This playoffs series will be a tough one since there are to many upgraded team we cannot say which of team are under dog and which of them are more stronger so let see what it goes and which team will advance this season.

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