I think they have the talent to win, they just aren't be utilized well.  Howard should be starting and getting more minutes.  Monk shouldn't be taking shots down the stretch.  Westbrook needs to be allowed to do what he does and needs something to do when he isn't doing what he does...  Once LeBron and Nunn come back there had better be some changes or else the coach will be long gone...

Same with the Nets.  Their coach is not utilizing their guys correctly at all.  Aldridge didn't even play the first half last night against the Warriors when they needed him to make a size mismatch.  Terrible coaching.

I think still boils down to Lebron James shoulder now, yeah, the Lakers are in disarray right now. Good that I didn't bet on them against Bucks, as they struggle and another close game lost for them.

Perhaps he wanted to match GSW small line-up that game, maybe he think he can also go small. But the Warriors have adapted so well without any legit center most of the time. And even if LA will be inserted, for sure Kerr will have to adjust as well.

I think they just made that decision its because they already see that they will not win on that match up and its better to secure there stars rather than gamble them to chase the lead of the warriors so maybe we can see them play well on their next game. Although there's a little lapses towards coaching decision but I think its minimal only knowing Nash for sure he knows how to handle some certain scenarios in the court.

This is the only game that has the best ending earlier because they managed to secure their winning streak even though they were behind until the late minutes of the 4th quarter but Booker's three in the last 2 minutes has sealed the game to get their 10 winning streaks and the Phoenix Suns are likely joining the NBA playoffs this season.

If they only have Irving playing, Harden does not need to carry the ball.

Harden was effective in handling the ball but since he cannot anymore fish a lot of fouls, his production has already been affected.
What's important in that game is that the Nets won, they have some struggle within the game but they still finish it strong, and by the way, don't forget that the Cavaliers is also a decent team this season.

They are much better with Irving, he is very consistent and since they already build chemistry, it will be easier for them to win.

There are no rumors yet as to when Irving will return but I hope he keeps practicing with his teams so if unvaccinated players are already allowed, he can play right away because he is already fit. sometimes I think it's good that Irving will rest as the Nets will need him very much to be healthy in the playoffs.

Cavs would have had a better chance with mobley under center as well.  The 7 foot kid is going to be a star in the league, he has a good feel for the game. Nets were too much for them without mobley.

And knicks what a terrible couple of games.  6 games in a row they came out in the third quarter and got outscored.  How can they not come out of half fired up, the energy just isn't there.  Their second team with obi, q and drose has been much better than the starting crew.  This needs to shake up this team.

Good point, Nets needs him the most during the next round preserving him for now and let both KD and Harden to work.

As long as Kyrie is practicing with the team, the system will continue to work for them.
a healthy Kyrie, Harden and KD in the second round would likely be a team to beat.

They almost have it last season, they can try it again this time and the chance is better
if all of them are healthy and playing together.

Another loss for Lakers, things are not looking great at all. I get that Lebron is missing and Lebron is by far their best player no matter how old he is, but they built a team around Lebron that keeps on losing once again. Meaning if Lebron left the team today then Lakers will become a bad team once again. This is why I believe that we should not be considering Lakers to be a bad team like that right now and should pressure them or at least expect them to be better even without Lebron.

Otherwise this is another team Lebron carried for a ring if it ever happens and at this point I do not expect that much from him. They either fix themselves and get better and find a good way, or they are going to end up being so much worse when it is playoff time.

For sure, but it is good to see Dame play well as well.

He has been in a bit of a slump over the last few games, and hopefully this game gets the Trail Blazers going a bit.

But the bulls are very, very exciting as a team.