NBA ***2024 NBA Thread - Let The Games Begin***
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Gallinari to clippers or bucks
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His Italian ass is still in da leeg?
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361 points is the ASG under/over. Wish I had a betting account. Picking the under is like picking money up off the ground.
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Based on what? Last year it was 359, and it’s gone over 4 of the last 5 years lol. Maybe it’s good you don’t bet.
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People think because normal scoring is so high it will translate to higher ASG, when the two aren't really much correlated because all-star defense has been very non-existent for the past stretch.
Also, with so much negative talk about out of control offense hitting the headlines, there's gonna be a bit of a subconscious stigma for the game.
Also, Embiid is out. Luka, SGA and Jokic aren't ASG type scoring prima donnas. They will defer to those likely to ball-hog like Tatum, Curry, Lillard, Lebron and Davis for the most part are being further removed from their prime and bored.
It's easy money... bet the farm and your parents' farm too!!!!!
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We’ve said this exact thing last year about the offense lol and they scored 2 less than the total for this year. Oddsmakers know what they’re doing 99 percent of the time so it’s not a guarantee.
“It's easy money... bet the farm and your parents' farm too!!!!!”
Famous last words for a gambler lol
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Ok, it's not a guarantee. It's a lock!!! Don't talk me out of the lock of the century!!!!
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Put your money where your mouth is then!
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Guy's so hands off of everything it's hilarious. In some ways it might be beneficial if he was a bit more vocal and involved but the fact he's done what he has without trying to play GM is impressive.
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Draymond does all the talking I guess. He’s the one who recruited KD too. Guy probably texts all his buddies to play together
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The rook has been playing some good ball this season so it makes sense.
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Since we're past the trade deadline, I think it's a real interesting year in terms of who can win the championship this year. I think there's a lot of potential for upsets especially in the West where the top 8 teams all have quite a bit of talent. Two cents on teams in play-in or better position right now:
The tiers (no order within the tiers):
Top championship tier: (would not be at all surprised if they won the chip).
Bucks + Giannis and Dame can get it done if they play to potential and tighten up their defense (which I think they can), Lopez is a huge asset too
Denver + still has the championship core of last year, worried about the bench and friendly rigged. I have less optimism for them repeating now than I did at the beginning of the year.
Clippers + has the maturity and talent, been as good as anyone after finally hitting their stride
Likely to win some rounds and decent chance to win the championship:
Celtics + depth of talent, home court
76ers (with a healthy Embiid) + can picture Embiid finally pulling through if he stays healthy. They go down many buckets with no Embiid.
Timberwolves + have depth, teams that have never won are tough to picture winning it all, but I think they are a very strong team this year. Had an early exit last year, but they got better and last year they lost to the eventual champs - no shame in that.
Can win some rounds, quite unlikely to win the championship:
Suns + the Durant/Booker/Beal combo has potential to go far if healthy; debated them being in the prior group but I don't think they can elevate their defense in the playoffs.
OKC Thunder + well rounded but a young team, question if they will have the tenacity and maturity to pull through when it matters most - I am skeptical
Dallas Mavs + Luka Legend is amazing, but is there consistency enough on both ends of the court for the Mavs to win it all
Expect to be competitive against most anyone, but hard to imagine winning more than one round:
New York Knicks + everyone loves a New York story, but not sold as good as their (recent when healthy) success indicated
Miami Heat + asking too much of playoff Jimmy to keep winning series on the road as a low seed
Sacramento Kings + not going to be a picnic for anyone, but not feeling them as deep or clutch enough to go deep
LA Lakers + would need a lot of friendly rigged help, and two legends need to be elite
Cleveland Cavs + my darkhorse last year flopped pretty bad. Don't see much of a reason to think this year would be any different.
Expect to not make it out of the first round even if they get in:
Pacers, Magic, Bulls, Hawks, Pels, Warriors
The tiers (no order within the tiers):
Top championship tier: (would not be at all surprised if they won the chip).
Bucks + Giannis and Dame can get it done if they play to potential and tighten up their defense (which I think they can), Lopez is a huge asset too
Denver + still has the championship core of last year, worried about the bench and friendly rigged. I have less optimism for them repeating now than I did at the beginning of the year.
Clippers + has the maturity and talent, been as good as anyone after finally hitting their stride
Likely to win some rounds and decent chance to win the championship:
Celtics + depth of talent, home court
76ers (with a healthy Embiid) + can picture Embiid finally pulling through if he stays healthy. They go down many buckets with no Embiid.
Timberwolves + have depth, teams that have never won are tough to picture winning it all, but I think they are a very strong team this year. Had an early exit last year, but they got better and last year they lost to the eventual champs - no shame in that.
Can win some rounds, quite unlikely to win the championship:
Suns + the Durant/Booker/Beal combo has potential to go far if healthy; debated them being in the prior group but I don't think they can elevate their defense in the playoffs.
OKC Thunder + well rounded but a young team, question if they will have the tenacity and maturity to pull through when it matters most - I am skeptical
Dallas Mavs + Luka Legend is amazing, but is there consistency enough on both ends of the court for the Mavs to win it all
Expect to be competitive against most anyone, but hard to imagine winning more than one round:
New York Knicks + everyone loves a New York story, but not sold as good as their (recent when healthy) success indicated
Miami Heat + asking too much of playoff Jimmy to keep winning series on the road as a low seed
Sacramento Kings + not going to be a picnic for anyone, but not feeling them as deep or clutch enough to go deep
LA Lakers + would need a lot of friendly rigged help, and two legends need to be elite
Cleveland Cavs + my darkhorse last year flopped pretty bad. Don't see much of a reason to think this year would be any different.
Expect to not make it out of the first round even if they get in:
Pacers, Magic, Bulls, Hawks, Pels, Warriors
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Probably won't win it all, that would be a serious darkhorse year, but they are presenting a different look lately. I was watching SlightlyBiased earlier and he was saying over this 6 game win streak the Mavs have had #1 in defensive rating in the league. This is not the same team as it was a month ago. Just adding PJ and Gaff has given the team a much deeper look, they are younger and more athletic as well.
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Bucks lose to the Grizzlies because they can't stop Jackson, who is a career average 10ppg from scoring 27 and Ziaire Williams from also scoring 27 on them. What is the Bucks record since firing their coach?
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