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December 18, 2022, 04:37:07 AM
I think the big story from the last Lakers game is LeBron scoring over 30 for his 3rd straight game.  The first old guy to do that since Michael Jordan twenty years ago.  Westbrook played great also though.  It's almost like the Lakers are starting to get it together and might find themselves in the postseason this year.

And with that 30 points production from LeBron James last night's win against the Denver Nuggets, he's now 765 points short of passing Kareem Abdul Jabar on being the top NBA All-Time scoring leader. Not a big deal for others especially for his critics but that is something difficult to achieve even with an intentional stat-padding on every game.

Also agree that they are now starting getting a in good rhythm unlike during their early games that they can really be considered as a flop team.

That win last night without Anthony Davis is something of good progress and development on the team as they lose a player with an average of 30 PPG there but they were able to fill that gap against a good team. If they will continue on that good progress, they will soon be able to climb the standing.

Yes, and there are a lot of players who step up in this game,

Bryant is worth nothing though, with 21 big points and this is against the reigning MVP Jokic that somewhat offset the scoring that AD could have in this game, although before getting injured he has 10 point already.

Austin Reaves, Schröder and Russell Westbrook all played 30 minutes plus and they also have a good contribution. So it's a well balance attack against one of the best team in Nuggets.

That's a huge win by the Lakers, after losing some games, hopefully they will be fully back on track. With Davis and Lebron staying healthy, there's really a huge potential that they'll reach in the playoffs, and although I think they will not be as dominant when they won the championship, but this team is still a scary team.

By the way, finally Suns were able to avenge their losses in a come back win, also, in the last seconds, Booker still shoot the ball showing he didn't respect the Pelicans.

I think you may have missed the game because AD goes down injured in their games against the Nuggets. So it's only Lebron who try to glued the team together playing as if he is still not in his age right now. Couple of dunks and penetration.

Hard to see them still in the playoff even with AD healthy, teams in the West are very competitive. They are still in the 12th position.
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December 18, 2022, 03:08:05 AM
I think the big story from the last Lakers game is LeBron scoring over 30 for his 3rd straight game.  The first old guy to do that since Michael Jordan twenty years ago.  Westbrook played great also though.  It's almost like the Lakers are starting to get it together and might find themselves in the postseason this year.

And with that 30 points production from LeBron James last night's win against the Denver Nuggets, he's now 765 points short of passing Kareem Abdul Jabar on being the top NBA All-Time scoring leader. Not a big deal for others especially for his critics but that is something difficult to achieve even with an intentional stat-padding on every game.

Also agree that they are now starting getting a in good rhythm unlike during their early games that they can really be considered as a flop team.

That win last night without Anthony Davis is something of good progress and development on the team as they lose a player with an average of 30 PPG there but they were able to fill that gap against a good team. If they will continue on that good progress, they will soon be able to climb the standing.

Yes, and there are a lot of players who step up in this game,

Bryant is worth nothing though, with 21 big points and this is against the reigning MVP Jokic that somewhat offset the scoring that AD could have in this game, although before getting injured he has 10 point already.

Austin Reaves, Schröder and Russell Westbrook all played 30 minutes plus and they also have a good contribution. So it's a well balance attack against one of the best team in Nuggets.

That's a huge win by the Lakers, after losing some games, hopefully they will be fully back on track. With Davis and Lebron staying healthy, there's really a huge potential that they'll reach in the playoffs, and although I think they will not be as dominant when they won the championship, but this team is still a scary team.

By the way, finally Suns were able to avenge their losses in a come back win, also, in the last seconds, Booker still shoot the ball showing he didn't respect the Pelicans.
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December 18, 2022, 01:33:32 AM
Jist saying my knicks with 6 in a row.  Back to back wins on the road against Chicago.  Their defense has been amazing once thibs has changed to this 9 man rotation.  Quentin grimes taking over the starting sg position has changed the complex of this team.  They might not be championship level but at least they are fun to watch now.  Looking forward to this next month to see which direction they go.
I like this new style, let other players participate and give them more minutes. Don't overuse their core and try something new.
They punished the Bulls for not playing defense. The next stop is the Pacers, I say they might continue this streak. The crucial part will be the defenders posted for Haliburton and Hield, those two cannot go hot or they will pay for it.

I do not understand why they are telling it is already a lost season for the warriors. When you look at their roster, they are full of potential and anyone of those names you mention can suddenly have a breakout season anytime. It is just a matter of time for Wiseman. Jordan Poole had a breakout last year and suddenly the Warriors are in the playoffs, finals, and winning the Championship. We know Wiggins can do it. Maybe the Warriors are a couple of role players away from getting back to the top spot. They need two-way role players that can defend and still reliable in scoring.
That's Wiggins. It will be an exhausting job but I think he can manage as he is still young.
Klay and Draymond though should try the same play as they do with Curry. Get Klay's rhythm back as fast as possible while Curry is resting.
Jordan Poole should also think about minimizing those damn dribbles, it creates too many turnovers either ball carry or just losing the ball.
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December 17, 2022, 07:13:49 PM
I think the big story from the last Lakers game is LeBron scoring over 30 for his 3rd straight game.  The first old guy to do that since Michael Jordan twenty years ago.  Westbrook played great also though.  It's almost like the Lakers are starting to get it together and might find themselves in the postseason this year.

And with that 30 points production from LeBron James last night's win against the Denver Nuggets, he's now 765 points short of passing Kareem Abdul Jabar on being the top NBA All-Time scoring leader. Not a big deal for others especially for his critics but that is something difficult to achieve even with an intentional stat-padding on every game.

Also agree that they are now starting getting a in good rhythm unlike during their early games that they can really be considered as a flop team.

That win last night without Anthony Davis is something of good progress and development on the team as they lose a player with an average of 30 PPG there but they were able to fill that gap against a good team. If they will continue on that good progress, they will soon be able to climb the standing.

Yes, and there are a lot of players who step up in this game,

Bryant is worth nothing though, with 21 big points and this is against the reigning MVP Jokic that somewhat offset the scoring that AD could have in this game, although before getting injured he has 10 point already.

Austin Reaves, Schröder and Russell Westbrook all played 30 minutes plus and they also have a good contribution. So it's a well balance attack against one of the best team in Nuggets.
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December 17, 2022, 06:29:42 PM
I think the big story from the last Lakers game is LeBron scoring over 30 for his 3rd straight game.  The first old guy to do that since Michael Jordan twenty years ago.  Westbrook played great also though.  It's almost like the Lakers are starting to get it together and might find themselves in the postseason this year.

And with that 30 points production from LeBron James last night's win against the Denver Nuggets, he's now 765 points short of passing Kareem Abdul Jabar on being the top NBA All-Time scoring leader. Not a big deal for others especially for his critics but that is something difficult to achieve even with an intentional stat-padding on every game.

Also agree that they are now starting getting a in good rhythm unlike during their early games that they can really be considered as a flop team.

That win last night without Anthony Davis is something of good progress and development on the team as they lose a player with an average of 30 PPG there but they were able to fill that gap against a good team. If they will continue on that good progress, they will soon be able to climb the standing.
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December 17, 2022, 05:50:52 PM
Good win by the Lakers as well, it was a very close game, until late in the 3rd quarter when they got the momentum and continue it to the 4th. Another triple double for Westbrook, Reaves, Pat Bev hitting 3's outside and so is Dennis the Menace.

But the whole story is AD, looking to be injured again as he has to take a sit.

And then the old Lebron, can still dunk and run and deliver at the other end with a dunk.

It's a good win by the Lakers against the 3rd best team in the west. Aside from Lebron, the rest of the team really step up when needed most. But of course, this is just 1 regular game and they need AD. Maybe tomorrow there will be results already on AD's injury, I am not a Laker fan but of course, we want all these athletes to stay healthy to make the league more competitive.


This is how they should play, as a team. Everybody is contributing and not just relying on their stars to carry them to victory. 7 players with double-digit score helping the 30 points of Lebron. Westbrook is reliable in the rebound and the assists department. That is a good Lakers basketball and against a very competitive team as well, not just a bottom team. The Lakers are showing signs of life even though they are still very far from making it to the top 8 or top 10 at least.

I personally think it's an end of an era with Warriors and they should think to trade some players if they still want Curry to be a on his top level for next year , because this year seems already like a lost one for them.
They are not super strong but they are also not super weak and it's still fun to watch them even with Klay Thompson being inconsistent.
This is where players have a chance to be a star, Jordan Poole, Lamb, DiVincenzo, Kuminga, and we saw Wiseman play again.
I am waiting for Wiggins to be back because I am sure he will try to step up his game while Curry is healing.

I do not understand why they are telling it is already a lost season for the warriors. When you look at their roster, they are full of potential and anyone of those names you mention can suddenly have a breakout season anytime. It is just a matter of time for Wiseman. Jordan Poole had a breakout last year and suddenly the Warriors are in the playoffs, finals, and winning the Championship. We know Wiggins can do it. Maybe the Warriors are a couple of role players away from getting back to the top spot. They need two-way role players that can defend and still reliable in scoring.
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December 17, 2022, 05:35:55 PM
It is very very weird to see Warriors at 11th and Lakers at 12th. I mean they have started the season so terribly, and now Steph is injured as well for a long time so it is going to be very very hard to be even in the playoffs, and Lakers started terribly and some smaller changes made Lakers a bit better but they need a 4 win streak to even reach .500 so it is not going to be easy.

Not weird on Los Angeles Lakers as you said, they already started the season terribly. For Golden State Warriors, before, when Steph Curry is not present, this team is still intact and tough to beat by most teams. It just means today that they are not the Warriors before that not relying too much on Steph. Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole should show their fans that they deserved that big contract and now that Curry is not present, it's now a chance for them to show their worth.

The Lakers recently are now slowly changing from worst to fair. They were able to silence their haters in the meantime.

If they will keep these healthy wins, that's a good start to build a good standing before the NBA All-Star break.
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December 17, 2022, 05:29:39 PM
It is very very weird to see Warriors at 11th and Lakers at 12th. I mean they have started the season so terribly, and now Steph is injured as well for a long time so it is going to be very very hard to be even in the playoffs

Warriors were already bad but now without Steph they will tank more. We saw that in yesterday's game. Philly had an easy win. In first quarter Donte DiVincenzo shot amazing but after that he was lost. Embiid and Harden crushed them.  I expect Warriors to go down to 13th place in the West. Lakers and Thunder will pass them before new year.
Lakers is going better. They may get a spot for play-in. If they trade an important player we may see them in higher spots though. In Wizards game we'll see tomorrow how they handle things without Anthony Davis.
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December 17, 2022, 05:26:22 PM
Yeah, probably some anxious moments for the Lakers to see Davis again, limping and so he has to take a break and see the extend of that injuries. Really fragile big man, but hopefully he will be ok and just needed to rest that ankle or what part is injured.

Huge W for the Lakers at home, at least they didn't choke in the team and play as a coherent team with Lebron taking the leadership. Like the game of WB tonight, easy triple double and then attacking the basket when everyone thought that he will make a pass. While big man Thomas Bryant has his way against Jokic and scoring big 21 points.

You're right. Davis is a fragile guy, considering he can be injured every time he makes a bad move. So let's hope he won't miss more than a couple of games because of another injury. As for Westbrook's performance this game, he really surprised the Lakers fans. By the way, the funny fact is that it was only his second triple-double this season, and he did the first one just a couple of games ago.

They need to perform like this, more games like this where they are allowing Bryant to help. The man has that skill they just need to keep feeding him and he will deliver.

I like how both Dennis and Russ play today. They are aggressive and they are not being intimidated by
LeBron's presence they are deciding what they've thought is right.

The end results favor them and a surprising one since Davis was not there to help them the whole
game.

They need a big guy to really fill in the shoes w/o AD and good thing that Bryant is taking advantage of that situation. But he needs to be consistent as there are games that he seems to be struggling.

Yes, both Dennis and Russ are very comfortable now, some good plays between the two. Dennis has some moments wherein he goes for one on one play and score. Pat Bev also hitting that corner 3 and then looking at the Nuggets bench, hehehe. So everyone is enjoying their time now with the Lakers and the chemistry or at least Ham's rotation are working perfectly.
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December 17, 2022, 04:58:13 PM
It is very very weird to see Warriors at 11th and Lakers at 12th. I mean they have started the season so terribly, and now Steph is injured as well for a long time so it is going to be very very hard to be even in the playoffs, and Lakers started terribly and some smaller changes made Lakers a bit better but they need a 4 win streak to even reach .500 so it is not going to be easy.

These are really good teams who are struggling right now, with some right strategy and tactics they should be able to reach to first 8 and made it to playoffs, they should. I think the season is still early, we are close to just half, not even there yet, so with time maybe it will happen.
Quite weird but we've seen both teams at their lowest a few seasons ago. Weird in manner that these teams were championship calibers but this only proves that the game is upgrading and evolving.

It's not always the type of basketball that these teams are showing but, it's good for everyone that they can see that even the best are falling and at their lowest.

We're also seeing unfavorable teams for the past seasons and yet, they're doing great this season.
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December 17, 2022, 04:30:14 PM
It is very very weird to see Warriors at 11th and Lakers at 12th. I mean they have started the season so terribly, and now Steph is injured as well for a long time so it is going to be very very hard to be even in the playoffs, and Lakers started terribly and some smaller changes made Lakers a bit better but they need a 4 win streak to even reach .500 so it is not going to be easy.

These are really good teams who are struggling right now, with some right strategy and tactics they should be able to reach to first 8 and made it to playoffs, they should. I think the season is still early, we are close to just half, not even there yet, so with time maybe it will happen.
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December 17, 2022, 03:41:40 PM
Yeah, probably some anxious moments for the Lakers to see Davis again, limping and so he has to take a break and see the extend of that injuries. Really fragile big man, but hopefully he will be ok and just needed to rest that ankle or what part is injured.

Huge W for the Lakers at home, at least they didn't choke in the team and play as a coherent team with Lebron taking the leadership. Like the game of WB tonight, easy triple double and then attacking the basket when everyone thought that he will make a pass. While big man Thomas Bryant has his way against Jokic and scoring big 21 points.

You're right. Davis is a fragile guy, considering he can be injured every time he makes a bad move. So let's hope he won't miss more than a couple of games because of another injury. As for Westbrook's performance this game, he really surprised the Lakers fans. By the way, the funny fact is that it was only his second triple-double this season, and he did the first one just a couple of games ago.

They need to perform like this, more games like this where they are allowing Bryant to help. The man has that skill they just need to keep feeding him and he will deliver.

I like how both Dennis and Russ play today. They are aggressive and they are not being intimidated by
LeBron's presence they are deciding what they've thought is right.

The end results favor them and a surprising one since Davis was not there to help them the whole
game.
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December 17, 2022, 03:20:05 PM
Yeah, probably some anxious moments for the Lakers to see Davis again, limping and so he has to take a break and see the extend of that injuries. Really fragile big man, but hopefully he will be ok and just needed to rest that ankle or what part is injured.

Huge W for the Lakers at home, at least they didn't choke in the team and play as a coherent team with Lebron taking the leadership. Like the game of WB tonight, easy triple double and then attacking the basket when everyone thought that he will make a pass. While big man Thomas Bryant has his way against Jokic and scoring big 21 points.

You're right. Davis is a fragile guy, considering he can be injured every time he makes a bad move. So let's hope he won't miss more than a couple of games because of another injury. As for Westbrook's performance this game, he really surprised the Lakers fans. By the way, the funny fact is that it was only his second triple-double this season, and he did the first one just a couple of games ago.

Well, with the rumors floating around that the Lakers are looking to sign Durant, Lillard, or Beal, maybe Anthony Davis is starting to float around the trading block.

I think the big story from the last Lakers game is LeBron scoring over 30 for his 3rd straight game.  The first old guy to do that since Michael Jordan twenty years ago.  Westbrook played great also though.  It's almost like the Lakers are starting to get it together and might find themselves in the postseason this year.

Not sure about the rumors though. But I think we all agree that Anthony Davis, for whatever reason, he is still very young, but his money is failing him that everything he goes for a rebound and block shots, sometimes you think that he can get injured eventhough it's not a awkward landing.

Westbrook has settled down coming from the bench, and who knows, a MVP and a 6th man of the year? Haven't heard that it has been accomplishment before (I might be wrong though).
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December 17, 2022, 03:16:35 PM
Yeah, probably some anxious moments for the Lakers to see Davis again, limping and so he has to take a break and see the extend of that injuries. Really fragile big man, but hopefully he will be ok and just needed to rest that ankle or what part is injured.

Huge W for the Lakers at home, at least they didn't choke in the team and play as a coherent team with Lebron taking the leadership. Like the game of WB tonight, easy triple double and then attacking the basket when everyone thought that he will make a pass. While big man Thomas Bryant has his way against Jokic and scoring big 21 points.

You're right. Davis is a fragile guy, considering he can be injured every time he makes a bad move. So let's hope he won't miss more than a couple of games because of another injury. As for Westbrook's performance this game, he really surprised the Lakers fans. By the way, the funny fact is that it was only his second triple-double this season, and he did the first one just a couple of games ago.

Well, with the rumors floating around that the Lakers are looking to sign Durant, Lillard, or Beal, maybe Anthony Davis is starting to float around the trading block.

I think the big story from the last Lakers game is LeBron scoring over 30 for his 3rd straight game.  The first old guy to do that since Michael Jordan twenty years ago.  Westbrook played great also though.  It's almost like the Lakers are starting to get it together and might find themselves in the postseason this year.
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December 17, 2022, 03:08:28 PM
Jimmy Butler plays a pivotal role in Miami, which has won the last three games in a row. He missed only one of these matches, even though his playing status before each match was considered suspicious. The San Antonio Spurs surprised everyone last week with three wins in a row. What can i say, i did not expect this series at all. Among these victories was Miami but unlike other games, the Spurs managed to get significant scoring contributions from many of their players that night. I don't expect Miami to allow the same offensive action. Still, handicaps open above levels we can count on the Heat. So I expect a match that will pass at a reasonable level.
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December 17, 2022, 02:49:43 PM
Yeah, probably some anxious moments for the Lakers to see Davis again, limping and so he has to take a break and see the extend of that injuries. Really fragile big man, but hopefully he will be ok and just needed to rest that ankle or what part is injured.

Huge W for the Lakers at home, at least they didn't choke in the team and play as a coherent team with Lebron taking the leadership. Like the game of WB tonight, easy triple double and then attacking the basket when everyone thought that he will make a pass. While big man Thomas Bryant has his way against Jokic and scoring big 21 points.

You're right. Davis is a fragile guy, considering he can be injured every time he makes a bad move. So let's hope he won't miss more than a couple of games because of another injury. As for Westbrook's performance this game, he really surprised the Lakers fans. By the way, the funny fact is that it was only his second triple-double this season, and he did the first one just a couple of games ago.
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December 17, 2022, 01:59:19 PM
Jist saying my knicks with 6 in a row.  Back to back wins on the road against Chicago.  Their defense has been amazing once thibs has changed to this 9 man rotation.  Quentin grimes taking over the starting sg position has changed the complex of this team.  They might not be championship level but at least they are fun to watch now.  Looking forward to this next month to see which direction they go.
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December 17, 2022, 01:40:28 PM
Poole and Wiggins and Klay all three will have their hands full, I am not sure if all three are uninjured and available to play to be fair, maybe one of them is injured too. But if they are all healthy, the offense will run through these three and they will have to carry the scoring load.

This is a 30+ point guy we are talking about they are missing, so they will combined need to make 30+ more points together, will take more shots of course, but considering how efficient Curry has been, it is going to be hard to do it at the same amount of shooting as well. Plus, the spacing will not be the same, curry gets defences even before half court, whereas these players won't and that's a difference too.

Warriors to begin with have been underperforming this regular, and now having to go several weeks without Stephen Curry will surely put their whole season in a bit of jeopardy, and also given the fact that they're barely clinging to that 10th position, the last in the play-in tournament.

Warriors would in my opinion have been in better shape or situation if they had kept a couple their role players from last season, I'm sure a healthy  Juan Toscano-Anderson, Nemanja Bjelica and Damion Lee will all come in very handy right and will help reduce the amount of work loads on their starters.

I actually think they will be fine without steph.  Think they will gel as a team and Poole will step up.  Gonna take the Poole over in points props most games.  He is going to get a ton of shots and defenses will focus on klay.

They are not fine for losing Curry for several games we know they need his scoring and presence in the court. They are struggling this season and might this will add up to their burden knowing Curry perform very well so they might missed that performance for several weeks of his absence.

And Pool is their another option which is close to curry maybe he will let this guy handle the scoring or they will let Thompson their number one option on that.

And don't forget that the Warriors this season is somewhat defenseless than what they are last season because they freed some people to make room for some things. Now, without Curry playing for the Warriors will make them much more vulnerable for their future games and defeats as their main contributor is injured. And there's Poole who is not that really consistent while Wiggins is also experiencing the same thing too.

Their next game is scheduled versus the Toronto Raptors, I'm already anticipating what would happen in that specific game.
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December 17, 2022, 12:11:55 PM
Great time for the future franchise players of GSW to shine now that Steph is out and some of the vets could not play on a consistent basis.
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Voting for the NBA ALL-STAR will start pretty soon. I'm not really into this but I'm looking forward to the young stars that would likely get voted. Zion and Ja are already secured in my opinion and then you have Doncic and Tatum who are still in their early 20's.

If Curry can't play for 2 weeks, it would be a really big opportunity for other players. If they lose a match because Curry is not playing, they will suffer a huge loss, so the players who will replace Curry must show a very high performance.

2 weeks seems long enough to think but I bumped an article earlier and Steve Kerr said that Stephen Curry will be resting for at least 2-3 weeks to heal his shoulder injury, the MRI shows that his injury is not that serious. So, hopefully he'll be back before Christmas. In the meantime, the rest of the roster should do their job while Curry's away and I do think that they can manage because they've been in this situation last season too.
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December 17, 2022, 11:58:34 AM
I personally think it's an end of an era with Warriors and they should think to trade some players if they still want Curry to be a on his top level for next year , because this year seems already like a lost one for them.
They are not super strong but they are also not super weak and it's still fun to watch them even with Klay Thompson being inconsistent.
This is where players have a chance to be a star, Jordan Poole, Lamb, DiVincenzo, Kuminga, and we saw Wiseman play again.
I am waiting for Wiggins to be back because I am sure he will try to step up his game while Curry is healing.
My team Bulls ...another game of massive disappointment and I don't think they have the passion anymore to fight for play-offs spots Sad. Such a sad day for me when I look on Bulls.
It's not working right for them. I mean, they may look like a complete roster with a good center, perimeter and outside shooters, and stars but what they lack is the most crucial part of a team, a playmaker or maybe leadership. 
With Lonzo Ball missing there's no one to patch that hole. They may be strong individually but chemistry is something that wins championships.
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