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January 14, 2023, 05:37:20 AM
And winning against the Clippers is no joke. Murray and Porter Jr. are now healthy, they are a different team now.
So true, that's why I am also amazed at how they ended it. Closing games in a good lead had been an issue for many teams today and yet they did it perfectly without letting the Clippers have a run.
If this keeps up, they don't need to overuse Jokic and injuries can be prevented as Coach Michael Malone could now rotate his players and rest them well. Having a deep bench will do a lot of things for them.
Exactly, that's their problem last season, they are heavily reliant on Jokic that's why their big man will be exhausted in the 4th quarter. But there was no Murray and Porter last season IIRC, so it's really a huge upgrade that these two are healthy.
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January 14, 2023, 05:30:51 AM
How scary is the Nuggets? when we thought that without Jokic, the Clippers can at least snag a good win and carry their momentum. But they are also so inconsistent that they allow the Nuggets to take over the game in the last 2 quarters.

So yes, this is a good sign that Nuggets is proving themselves to be the top seed in the West right now.

No Jokic, they can win with Porter Jr and Jamal Murray taking the lead.
Yes, right? We thought they will be like a crippled team without him and yet they showed how good they are today.
We could say Murray is totally back, I have my doubts about Michael Porter Jr. and yet he is proving again how reliable he could be whenever they need him to step up his game.
And winning against the Clippers is no joke. Murray and Porter Jr. are now healthy, they are a different team now.
So true, that's why I am also amazed at how they ended it. Closing games in a good lead had been an issue for many teams today and yet they did it perfectly without letting the Clippers have a run.
If this keeps up, they don't need to overuse Jokic and injuries can be prevented as Coach Michael Malone could now rotate his players and rest them well. Having a deep bench will do a lot of things for them.
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January 14, 2023, 04:19:04 AM
Whats more surprising is the players they started. Only LeBron and Westbrook are actual starters, everyone else is really nobody in the NBA at this point.
The Lakers are in a complicated situation these days, I even dare to say that they are a goner, unfortunately.

But if the LAL can play like they played against the Kings, with chemistry and teamwork, I even imagine that they might have a chance to go to the playoffs.
In that game against Sacramento, they surprised me, because I had no doubt that the Kings would win that game, but that didn't happen.
Other players that have been calling my attention are Schroder and Thomas Bryant.
Currently they are being important players, and literally in almost every game they are able to help the Lakers, especially Schroder.

While AD doesn't return to games, the Lakers will have to do everything to win without AD's help.
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January 14, 2023, 04:01:20 AM
Jazz are looking good, they have successfully defended their home court again in a close game against the Magic.

As usual, Lauri and Clarkson are the top performers, but they also had some help from other role players.
Also, Sexton was already back, so he was a good help to the team, just sad to see that he isn't as clutch as Clarkson because he missed his 2FT in a crucial time, good thing they gain the rebound.
How about the Denver Nuggets?
They are the underdogs when the game started against the Clippers because they played Jokic-less and yet they won the game by letting it rain 3-pointers.  Cheesy This is a good sign, they can win games on the road and against a strong team even without the heart of their plays.

How scary is the Nuggets? when we thought that without Jokic, the Clippers can at least snag a good win and carry their momentum. But they are also so inconsistent that they allow the Nuggets to take over the game in the last 2 quarters.

So yes, this is a good sign that Nuggets is proving themselves to be the top seed in the West right now.

No Jokic, they can win with Porter Jr and Jamal Murray taking the lead.

Things will be different in the playoffs though but I believe this lineup is a great lineup that could potentially win a championship. Clippers? I think they need to stay healthy, especially Paul George because Leonard alone cannot win against the strong teams in the West.

Nuggets vs Warriors in the WCF, I think that's fun to watch.

And I guess Jokic has matured already, so no more emotions in the playoff if ever they make it as a first seed in the West. And obviously, he doesn't have Jamal Murray at his wing that's why they have to fight it out in a very competitive playoff series.

He just need to be healthy and so is Murray and Michael Porter Jr, and Gordon, I think this is the best season that they had and hopefully it will not go to waste this time.
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January 14, 2023, 03:53:53 AM
Jazz are looking good, they have successfully defended their home court again in a close game against the Magic.

As usual, Lauri and Clarkson are the top performers, but they also had some help from other role players.
Also, Sexton was already back, so he was a good help to the team, just sad to see that he isn't as clutch as Clarkson because he missed his 2FT in a crucial time, good thing they gain the rebound.
How about the Denver Nuggets?
They are the underdogs when the game started against the Clippers because they played Jokic-less and yet they won the game by letting it rain 3-pointers.  Cheesy This is a good sign, they can win games on the road and against a strong team even without the heart of their plays.

How scary is the Nuggets? when we thought that without Jokic, the Clippers can at least snag a good win and carry their momentum. But they are also so inconsistent that they allow the Nuggets to take over the game in the last 2 quarters.

So yes, this is a good sign that Nuggets is proving themselves to be the top seed in the West right now.

No Jokic, they can win with Porter Jr and Jamal Murray taking the lead.

Things will be different in the playoffs though but I believe this lineup is a great lineup that could potentially win a championship. Clippers? I think they need to stay healthy, especially Paul George because Leonard alone cannot win against the strong teams in the West.

Nuggets vs Warriors in the WCF, I think that's fun to watch.
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January 14, 2023, 03:04:24 AM
Jazz are looking good, they have successfully defended their home court again in a close game against the Magic.

As usual, Lauri and Clarkson are the top performers, but they also had some help from other role players.
Also, Sexton was already back, so he was a good help to the team, just sad to see that he isn't as clutch as Clarkson because he missed his 2FT in a crucial time, good thing they gain the rebound.
How about the Denver Nuggets?
They are the underdogs when the game started against the Clippers because they played Jokic-less and yet they won the game by letting it rain 3-pointers.  Cheesy This is a good sign, they can win games on the road and against a strong team even without the heart of their plays.

How scary is the Nuggets? when we thought that without Jokic, the Clippers can at least snag a good win and carry their momentum. But they are also so inconsistent that they allow the Nuggets to take over the game in the last 2 quarters.

So yes, this is a good sign that Nuggets is proving themselves to be the top seed in the West right now.

No Jokic, they can win with Porter Jr and Jamal Murray taking the lead.
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January 14, 2023, 01:55:46 AM
Jazz are looking good, they have successfully defended their home court again in a close game against the Magic.

As usual, Lauri and Clarkson are the top performers, but they also had some help from other role players.
Also, Sexton was already back, so he was a good help to the team, just sad to see that he isn't as clutch as Clarkson because he missed his 2FT in a crucial time, good thing they gain the rebound.
Don't forget about Walker Kessler. He made 7 blocks, 2 steals, 1 crucial offensive rebound, and 2 very important free throws that got them the 3-point lead, and then Markennen shut the door for the Magic to return with another free throw added to make it a two-possession game.
I say that was a fun game against the Orlando Magic.
He should be recognize for his effort, 7 blocks, that's insane, this guy is even more valuable that Rudy Gobert if we will compare their performance now.
I don't understand why Gobert got a max contract, Jazz really wasted their money with a player that are not even consistent in the playoffs.

How about the Denver Nuggets?
They are the underdogs when the game started against the Clippers because they played Jokic-less and yet they won the game by letting it rain 3-pointers.  Cheesy This is a good sign, they can win games on the road and against a strong team even without the heart of their plays.
And winning against the Clippers is no joke. Murray and Porter Jr. are now healthy, they are a different team now.
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January 14, 2023, 01:49:56 AM
Jazz are looking good, they have successfully defended their home court again in a close game against the Magic.

As usual, Lauri and Clarkson are the top performers, but they also had some help from other role players.
Also, Sexton was already back, so he was a good help to the team, just sad to see that he isn't as clutch as Clarkson because he missed his 2FT in a crucial time, good thing they gain the rebound.
Don't forget about Walker Kessler. He made 7 blocks, 2 steals, 1 crucial offensive rebound, and 2 very important free throws that got them the 3-point lead, and then Markennen shut the door for the Magic to return with another free throw added to make it a two-possession game.
I say that was a fun game against the Orlando Magic.

How about the Denver Nuggets?
They are the underdogs when the game started against the Clippers because they played Jokic-less and yet they won the game by letting it rain 3-pointers.  Cheesy This is a good sign, they can win games on the road and against a strong team even without the heart of their plays.
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January 14, 2023, 01:21:06 AM
Jazz are looking good, they have successfully defended their home court again in a close game against the Magic.

As usual, Lauri and Clarkson are the top performers, but they also had some help from other role players.
Also, Sexton was already back, so he was a good help to the team, just sad to see that he isn't as clutch as Clarkson because he missed his 2FT in a crucial time, good thing they gain the rebound.

With his presence Jazz gained another good option for their offense, he still good at his task though it was a crucial missed.
we can't say that he's no longer the same.

A single game won't determine his capabilities, just not a good time for him to missed but likewise, they managed to protect.
their home court, enough to entertain the fans who still supporting them.

That's 2 straight of close game, last time it was Clarkson who close the game, this time, still a bit of Clarkson but Lauri was their best scorer. I don't know, it seems like Clarkson is really the best player of the team because the fans are more entertain watching him play, it will be a huge loss for the Jazz if they cannot give the demand of clarkson which is $20 million per year.
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January 14, 2023, 01:20:00 AM
I guess it's too early as there are no official news from Utah itself. Although Clarkson says he want to stay with the Jazz if given the chance, but we will see. Since they are still in the rebuilding phase and maybe thinking how to make the team better.

Luka showing his magic again with another triple double to boot with their double overtime win against the Lakers.

Good support from C. Wood, and Tim Hardaway, this is what Luka needed, Mavs that can bring offense and help him in the scoring load.
This is what the beauty of these rumors, despite having no official announcement, everyone is making and giving their opinions on what's good and bad potential outcome for such.

Saying that he wants to stay in the Utah Jazz is just all about words and if that's what really desires to be but with his market value and if it can't be helped then, he'll for sure going to find another team that's willing to give his desired contract not unless he's got the heart to stay for Jazz.
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January 14, 2023, 01:15:55 AM
Jazz are looking good, they have successfully defended their home court again in a close game against the Magic.

As usual, Lauri and Clarkson are the top performers, but they also had some help from other role players.
Also, Sexton was already back, so he was a good help to the team, just sad to see that he isn't as clutch as Clarkson because he missed his 2FT in a crucial time, good thing they gain the rebound.

With his presence Jazz gained another good option for their offense, he still good at his task though it was a crucial missed.
we can't say that he's no longer the same.

A single game won't determine his capabilities, just not a good time for him to missed but likewise, they managed to protect.
their home court, enough to entertain the fans who still supporting them.
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January 14, 2023, 12:14:13 AM
Jazz are looking good, they have successfully defended their home court again in a close game against the Magic.

As usual, Lauri and Clarkson are the top performers, but they also had some help from other role players.
Also, Sexton was already back, so he was a good help to the team, just sad to see that he isn't as clutch as Clarkson because he missed his 2FT in a crucial time, good thing they gain the rebound.
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January 13, 2023, 11:52:16 PM
This Lakers game is crazy. Heading into double overtime now. The referees are making some controversial calls but at least they’re letting them play it out. Westbrook is having a great game so far but Luka Doncic has been single-handedly keeping his team in it. Now to see if it ends in double overtime or if they go for triple…

Great news about Cousins tomorrow. I hope he makes the team and stays healthy.

2 clutch threes for Luka to send them into 2OT and most importantly got the W. We can definitely say this early that Luka is a future HOF. His basketball IQ are goat-like. 
That was a crazy game though, with almost everyone for each time had a good game. We didn't even expect Gabriel to step up for the Lakers down the stretch, both for the regulation and OT.

What a game. The Mavs was leading early and I thought the Lakers won't be able to catch them up but I was wrong. The Lakers though had bad 3-point shooting while Mavs' showed consistent accuracy with their shots.

Luka Doncic has been performing like a goat since his 1st year in the NBA and he keeps on improving. At 23 years old, he will be breaking more records soon as long as he keeps being healthy. It's just surprising because he is not fast or physically strong but he performs well either outside or inside. His IQ indeed is at a whole new level, he's too smart.
I confess that I would never have imagined that the Lakers would be able to "get" that score again and manage to make it a competitive game
I would have imagined that the Mavericks would be able to win easily, but that is not what happened!!
We can see that the Lakers can still be a dangerous team (when they want to), but for that to happen, the whole team needs to be playing in tune.
It was an excellent game, and even so, we saw what Luka Dondic was capable of, a great triple double and consistently managing to play more than 50 minutes (including extra time)
Whats more surprising is the players they started. Only LeBron and Westbrook are actual starters, everyone else is really nobody in the NBA at this point.
AD unable to be healthy every season is also a big problem, but if they are healthy they can still make it to the playoffs, since roosters players are getting good minutes but, can they still produce same numbers when AD return since ball touches will be limited once AD is on the floor.
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January 13, 2023, 08:45:52 PM
What a game. The Mavs was leading early and I thought the Lakers won't be able to catch them up but I was wrong. The Lakers though had bad 3-point shooting while Mavs' showed consistent accuracy with their shots.

If you check the stats, you will see that the Lakers made only 10 three-pointers in 41 attempts, while the Mavs made 14 three-pointers in 42 attempts. So I would say both teams made poor three-point shots in this game, even though the Mavs really were slightly better. However, one more thing worth noting is that the Lakers' total field goal percentage was only 39%, and that was probably one of the reasons why they lost this game.

Lakers desperately need AD back they suck without him.  They are a bottom 5-10 team without AD.  With that being said Dallas is just as bad.  Without Luka on the floor they might actually be the worst team in the NBA.  Luka is that good that he is propping that team up.  Knicks own their 1st round pick this year too so no help coming.  Luka is getting wasted on that team.
They are already in the bottom at the start of the season, yes there there moments when AD was putting MVP numbers, but they are already in the bottom that time that it's hard for them to recover, and once he is injured, it's back to where they started.

Give Luka some time or at least how Cuban will make the team better, surround him with a good player to help him out. So far still as they still look good and thanks to Luka's magic. But they still need someone to be consistent, Spencer D., Woods and Tim Hardaway should score every game at least average 20 points and they will be a good help.
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January 13, 2023, 07:17:21 PM
This Lakers game is crazy. Heading into double overtime now. The referees are making some controversial calls but at least they’re letting them play it out. Westbrook is having a great game so far but Luka Doncic has been single-handedly keeping his team in it. Now to see if it ends in double overtime or if they go for triple…

Great news about Cousins tomorrow. I hope he makes the team and stays healthy.

2 clutch threes for Luka to send them into 2OT and most importantly got the W. We can definitely say this early that Luka is a future HOF. His basketball IQ are goat-like. 
That was a crazy game though, with almost everyone for each time had a good game. We didn't even expect Gabriel to step up for the Lakers down the stretch, both for the regulation and OT.

What a game. The Mavs was leading early and I thought the Lakers won't be able to catch them up but I was wrong. The Lakers though had bad 3-point shooting while Mavs' showed consistent accuracy with their shots.

Luka Doncic has been performing like a goat since his 1st year in the NBA and he keeps on improving. At 23 years old, he will be breaking more records soon as long as he keeps being healthy. It's just surprising because he is not fast or physically strong but he performs well either outside or inside. His IQ indeed is at a whole new level, he's too smart.
I confess that I would never have imagined that the Lakers would be able to "get" that score again and manage to make it a competitive game
I would have imagined that the Mavericks would be able to win easily, but that is not what happened!!
We can see that the Lakers can still be a dangerous team (when they want to), but for that to happen, the whole team needs to be playing in tune.
It was an excellent game, and even so, we saw what Luka Dondic was capable of, a great triple double and consistently managing to play more than 50 minutes (including extra time)
Whats more surprising is the players they started. Only LeBron and Westbrook are actual starters, everyone else is really nobody in the NBA at this point.
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January 13, 2023, 05:59:24 PM
Both teams fought very well, but in the end, the Mavericks won. Doncic played as the legend again and made another triple double. But the winners in overtime were definitely Dinwiddie and Wood. When Doncic got tired and couldn't shoot, they stepped in and both contributed points and closed the basket with incredible blocks in defense. I haven't seen such an exciting endgame in a long time. Just to mention one more thing, the referees were really bad in this match. Too many wrong decisions and missed whistles. Still, I think the more deserving side won.
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January 13, 2023, 05:50:03 PM
This Lakers game is crazy. Heading into double overtime now. The referees are making some controversial calls but at least they’re letting them play it out. Westbrook is having a great game so far but Luka Doncic has been single-handedly keeping his team in it. Now to see if it ends in double overtime or if they go for triple…

Great news about Cousins tomorrow. I hope he makes the team and stays healthy.

2 clutch threes for Luka to send them into 2OT and most importantly got the W. We can definitely say this early that Luka is a future HOF. His basketball IQ are goat-like. 
That was a crazy game though, with almost everyone for each time had a good game. We didn't even expect Gabriel to step up for the Lakers down the stretch, both for the regulation and OT.

What a game. The Mavs was leading early and I thought the Lakers won't be able to catch them up but I was wrong. The Lakers though had bad 3-point shooting while Mavs' showed consistent accuracy with their shots.

Luka Doncic has been performing like a goat since his 1st year in the NBA and he keeps on improving. At 23 years old, he will be breaking more records soon as long as he keeps being healthy. It's just surprising because he is not fast or physically strong but he performs well either outside or inside. His IQ indeed is at a whole new level, he's too smart.
I confess that I would never have imagined that the Lakers would be able to "get" that score again and manage to make it a competitive game
I would have imagined that the Mavericks would be able to win easily, but that is not what happened!!
We can see that the Lakers can still be a dangerous team (when they want to), but for that to happen, the whole team needs to be playing in tune.
It was an excellent game, and even so, we saw what Luka Dondic was capable of, a great triple double and consistently managing to play more than 50 minutes (including extra time)
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January 13, 2023, 05:22:43 PM
What a game. The Mavs was leading early and I thought the Lakers won't be able to catch them up but I was wrong. The Lakers though had bad 3-point shooting while Mavs' showed consistent accuracy with their shots.

If you check the stats, you will see that the Lakers made only 10 three-pointers in 41 attempts, while the Mavs made 14 three-pointers in 42 attempts. So I would say both teams made poor three-point shots in this game, even though the Mavs really were slightly better. However, one more thing worth noting is that the Lakers' total field goal percentage was only 39%, and that was probably one of the reasons why they lost this game.

Lakers desperately need AD back they suck without him.  They are a bottom 5-10 team without AD.  With that being said Dallas is just as bad.  Without Luka on the floor they might actually be the worst team in the NBA.  Luka is that good that he is propping that team up.  Knicks own their 1st round pick this year too so no help coming.  Luka is getting wasted on that team.
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January 13, 2023, 05:04:49 PM
This Lakers game is crazy. Heading into double overtime now. The referees are making some controversial calls but at least they’re letting them play it out. Westbrook is having a great game so far but Luka Doncic has been single-handedly keeping his team in it. Now to see if it ends in double overtime or if they go for triple…

Great news about Cousins tomorrow. I hope he makes the team and stays healthy.

2 clutch threes for Luka to send them into 2OT and most importantly got the W. We can definitely say this early that Luka is a future HOF. His basketball IQ are goat-like. 
That was a crazy game though, with almost everyone for each time had a good game. We didn't even expect Gabriel to step up for the Lakers down the stretch, both for the regulation and OT.

What a game. The Mavs was leading early and I thought the Lakers won't be able to catch them up but I was wrong. The Lakers though had bad 3-point shooting while Mavs' showed consistent accuracy with their shots.

Luka Doncic has been performing like a goat since his 1st year in the NBA and he keeps on improving. At 23 years old, he will be breaking more records soon as long as he keeps being healthy. It's just surprising because he is not fast or physically strong but he performs well either outside or inside. His IQ indeed is at a whole new level, he's too smart.

So true! Mavs are something special right ? but Luka is a freaking diamond and he is on the way to become the greatest that ever played basketball and he is still crazy young. More than this , Lakers really gave 100% last night in order to get that W but Luka simply didn't let them and he kept pushing for 3 points and most of them were a success.

Like you said , if he keeps playing like this and push himself over the limit , I have no doubt that whenever he will hit his prime , the league will stand no chance against him.

Doncic is slowly becoming one of the greats with the way he's playing right now. Give him some time and good teammates and he can possibly convert his stats to some wins and possibly a ring. He's a great all rounder and can fill in most positions inside the court, although his shooting and rebounding is what makes him shine inside the court. He's only 23 years old, and he's got a lot ahead of him, and he can still improve as time goes on and as he play more and more games. Hopefully though he does not incur a career-ending injury like what some promising talents did way before they hit their prime. That's the only thing that I'm hoping for for this young Serbian dude.
He is not Serbian, he is Slovenian. Even though they are somewhat close countries in the Balkans, they are totally different. Although, now that I googled to be sure, his father is ethnically Serbian. I did not know that. Maybe you referred to that. I know his father was active in his basketball life but I think it is safe to say he is Slovenian, basketball-wise also. The trivia aside, he is indeed an amazing player for his age. Actually, his playing style and maturity always make me think he plays like a 30 year old superstar. Doncic was already great in Euroleague before he went to NBA but also I watched some footage from his 15-16 years old games, he was also seriously amazing when he was that young too. The Lakers game is a little bit questionable because of the referee decisions but the fact that Luka played great again. And I agree, if he can stay without injury, we might see the future goat.
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January 13, 2023, 04:38:51 PM
What a game. The Mavs was leading early and I thought the Lakers won't be able to catch them up but I was wrong. The Lakers though had bad 3-point shooting while Mavs' showed consistent accuracy with their shots.

If you check the stats, you will see that the Lakers made only 10 three-pointers in 41 attempts, while the Mavs made 14 three-pointers in 42 attempts. So I would say both teams made poor three-point shots in this game, even though the Mavs really were slightly better. However, one more thing worth noting is that the Lakers' total field goal percentage was only 39%, and that was probably one of the reasons why they lost this game.
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