New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[jadis]

Quite a game at Crypto.com

Celts up 20 at the half and Lakers go on. 35-5 run in the 3rd to give lakers a 10 point lead. Lakers cave and let the Celts back in and AD misses 2 free throws with 4 seconds left which would have iced the game and Tatum ties the game at 110 to force OT

Lakers take an early 4 point lead but there rest was all Tatum and Brown as the Celts prove they are the best in the league.

Final Celts 122-118
As I said, Lakers are a great team for any other team with a losing streak to play. Lakers have a way to restore the confidence in other teams

Celtics had an 18 point lead but blew it and even trailed by 6. Well, they did what they had to do or lose 3 straight.

 

[christoph]

Warriors still can’t win on the road as they lost to the Bucks

It is not a shame to lose against the Bucks
For any team

 

[jadis]

Love that Tatum shot over LeBron to force overtime.

 

[jadis]

Lebron was embracing lots of Celtics players after the game. Smiling and not in any sense of rivalry. Seems to be soliciting congratulations for his about to happen all time scoring record.

 

[steve williams]

Lebron was embracing lots of Celtics players after the game. Smiling and not in any sense of rivalry. Seems to be soliciting congratulations for his about to happen all time scoring record.

I thought he was actually congratulating Tatum on the game. BTW it was a 20 point lead that the Lakers overcame on a 35-5 run to go up 10 only to have AD miss both free throws with 6 seconds in the game which would have clinched it. As I said the Lakers have a way of restoring confidence in any teams with a losing streak

 

[steve williams]

I love seeing the Pels in the driver's seat in the WC...

NBA Power Rankings, Week 9: Pelicans in the driver's seat in the West, Nets might be turning a corner​

NBA Power Rankings: Could the West go through New Orleans?

Zion Williamson might have to start gearing up for his first playoff run, as the Pelicans stack up with anyone in the West.

www.espn.com

 

[steve williams]

Wow. Warriors lose on the road again this time to the Pacers

warriors in 10 th place in WC with a 14-15 record.

 

[steve williams]

terrific recap of Warriors and Cavs rivalry....

Top Moments: Cavaliers, Warriors battle 4 years straight in Finals
The Cavs and Warriors began to dominate their respective conferences for an annual Finals showdown

Top Moments: Cavaliers, Warriors battle 4 years straight in Finals | NBA.com

The Cavs and Warriors began to dominate their respective conferences for an annual Finals showdown.

www.nba.com

 

[steve williams]

Interesting stat wrt parity in the league. There are only 14 teams in the NBA that have over a .500 average. There was an article a few days ago that said the teams in the play in rounds this year should all be excellent. This year's winner could surprise everyone the way the teams are playing this year.

Pels and Grizz tied for 1st in the WC. When did we ever see that. Ja Morant is having a break out year

 

[steve williams]

What happened to the Bulls this year. They were a top tier team last year all season. and so far they are 11-16 and 10 games out
and mired in 11th place in the EC

Derrick Rose to rejoin the Bulls ...

How Derrick Rose evolved from youngest MVP to bench veteran​

The former No. 1 pick and Kia MVP had his prime cut short by injuries. Now he returns to Chicago for back-to-back games as a completely different player.

How Derrick Rose evolved from youngest MVP to bench veteran | NBA.com

The former No. 1 pick and Kia MVP had his prime cut short by injuries. Now he returns to Chicago for back-to-back games as a completely different player.

www.nba.com

 

[steve williams]

Phoenix also has not been spared. They were sitting pretty for most of the early part of the season with the best won-loss record. They are also easy prey for the younger teams and are now riding a 5 game losing streak and have fallen from 1st overall to 5th spot with a16-12 record

Last season they finished with a 64-18 record and already have lost 12

The parity in the league makes this year very exciting to watch

 

[steve williams]

Last big news came last night .........

Stephen Curry (left shoulder) leaves game vs. Pacers​

After reaching in for a steal on Pacers big man Jalen Smith, Stephen Curry immediately grabs his left shoulder in pain

Stephen Curry (left shoulder) leaves game vs. Pacers | NBA.com

After reaching in for a steal on Pacers big man Jalen Smith, Stephen Curry immediately grabs his left shoulder in pain.

www.nba.com

 

[steve williams]

Steph is fine however..........

Report: Stephen Curry (shoulder) expected to miss 'a few weeks'​

Golden State will reportedly be without its superstar guard for an extended period of time.

Report: Stephen Curry (shoulder) expected to miss 'a few weeks' | NBA.com

Golden State will reportedly be without its superstar guard for an extended period of time.

www.nba.com

 

[steve williams]

Has the passing of the guard finally arrived this year.........I have waited to see Zion at his best. Good read

Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans may have officially arrived​

The wait for Zion Williamson's sustained dominance -- and the Pelicans' long-awaited future -- might be over.

Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans may have officially arrived | NBA.com

The wait for Zion Williamson's sustained dominance -- and the Pelicans' long-awaited future -- might be over.

www.nba.com

 

[steve williams]

One has to be a believer as well in the Grizz as they destroyed the Bucks last night 142-101leaving them in sole possession of 1st place in the WC

Ja Morant is MVP material this year

 

[steve williams]

Last year at this point the GSW had the best record in the league at 24-5. This year they might be lucky to qualify for the play in rounds as they are 14-15 and in 10th spot

2-13 0n the road and 12-2 at home

 

[steve williams]

Ouch Phil. At Boston, Celtics lose their first regulation home game to Orlando 117-109

After every peak there is a valley. IMO they have been the only standout team in the league and they have 3 great players that can turn a game around quickly . I wouldn't be concerned yet Phil

 

[jadis]

Ouch Phil. At Boston, Celtics lose their first regulation home game to Orlando 117-109

After every peak there is a valley. IMO they have been the only standout team in the league and they have 3 great players that can turn a game around quickly . I wouldn't be concerned yet Phil

I actually was happy to see the return of Markell Fultz who was the other 1 overall pick of Boston was swapped for Tatum. Young kid has battled with injuries and now he is who he should be. Bad shooting for the Celts and Magic players were all connecting.

 

[steve williams]

I am beginning to worry about the GSW as once again they lose on the road, this time to the Sixers.

They are 2-14 on the road whereas the crappyLakers are 5-9 on the road and only one game behind the Warriors. Crazy league this year. The only thing for certain is that LeBron will become the all time league score some here within the next 25 games

 

[steve williams]

I actually watched the Lakers vs Denver last night and even though Lakers won, it was actually a half decent game. Bottom line Jokic was missing a lot of shots as well as free throws