NBA Season 2024-25

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Have y'all seen this thread on realgm?

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2450980

The video is from Luka during the covid season, and the comments are about how much athleticism he has lost in just a few years. It's pretty fascinating.

That got me thinking - is it possible that the Lakers have more years of peak Lebron than they have of peak Luka? I know that's a hot-take, but it would be funny.

[Who]

Feels like those suspensions messed up DET's mojo. They had good rhythm. Everyone knew their roles. Knew their minutes. Then guys roles changed when guys were out and they are struggling to get that flow back.

[Phantom255x]

Still a lot to determine in both conferences, but those 3-6 and 4-5 East playoff matchups could be spicy. NY vs. Detroit, MIL vs. Indiana? Sign me up.

[Phantom255x]

OKC isn't getting calls against the Lakers in these games. Probably not a good sign for them

Makes me worried too that the refs are gonna babysit LA in the postseason

[Who]

B Portis back from his suspension tonight.

Oddly enough his 1st game back is against the same he played against just before his suspension, the Minnesota Timberwolves. What are the chances of that?

[SparzWizard]

Lakers salivating for a matchup against OKC. The Thunder is done for if they meet in the playoffs. Both games the Thunder struggle against them at OKC

[Phantom255x]

Luka just got ejected for no reason lol yikes refs...

[SparzWizard]

OKC isn't getting calls against the Lakers in these games. Probably not a good sign for them

Makes me worried too that the refs are gonna babysit LA in the postseason

Broncic and LA? No doubt about it that's the new order Silver has made.

[jpotter33]

Luka just got ejected for no reason lol yikes refs...

Yeah, that one was absolutely ridiculous. No Luka fan at all, but to make that call there with 7 minutes to go in the 4th in a one point, highly contested game is awful. Refs just thinking everyone is there to watch them.

[Neurotic Guy]

Lakers salivating for a matchup against OKC. The Thunder is done for if they meet in the playoffs. Both games the Thunder struggle against them at OKC

Not accurate. 

[Phantom255x]

SGA had 42 points, 11 from FTs. Meanwhile the last two games he shot 2 FTs combined and OKC lost. It's a dangerous game. Reminds me of prime Rockets Harden, they could win a playoff round or two but when the refs aren't giving you the calls they get screwed.

I really hope they can beat LAL in the postseason, but to do so they also need more from Chet and JDub. They pulled away today but largely thanks to Luka's BS ejection

[Phantom255x]

BRUH MIL finished the game on a 34-3 run to beat MIN 

[SparzWizard]

Lakers salivating for a matchup against OKC. The Thunder is done for if they meet in the playoffs. Both games the Thunder struggle against them at OKC

Not accurate.

If Luka didn't get ejected I think the Lakers win tonight. Went downhill after he got tossed

[Phantom255x]

That Clippers vs. Warriors final game of the season could legit be for the 6 seed, to avoid the play-in and guarantee a matchup with LAL first round. Feels that way. DEN-MEM seems likely the 4-5

[Endless Paradise]

SGA has attempted a total of two FTs combined the last two games. OKC has lost both. Interesting

not surprising that OKC loses when they don't get the heavy FT advantage that they rely on for point differential

Amazing free throw advantage that has them with literally the second-worst FT differential in the league.