Yeah, the more that they are bunch together, the better it will be because the race is going to be tight. Unlike years ago wherein the first 6 teams are already assured of the spot because of their wins. Now they are very close to each other, so in the last games of the regular season, it's hard to predict or even to bet. Although it could be good because underdogs are going to fight it out till the last seconds. So let's see how the team will do, it's going to be very crucial and I think it is also true to the East as well.

The west is so close right now that 8th Mavs have 36 wins and 37 losses, but 9th Pelicans and 10th Lakers and 11th Thunder has the same, and 12th Jazz has 35-37 so if they win the next game it's the same.

It's insane to think so many teams are not just close but at exactly the same games, Lakers could literally be a top 8 seed, or could be out based on just a win or a loss. Hell 6th which is out of play-in and will be in playoff for sure, is Warriors with 38 wins and 36 losses, so they are mere 2 game away from it, any team below could reach there as well, we still have time. It's close up until 4th which is Suns that have 38 wins and 34 losses, if they go on a losing streak and someone else wins, that low team could end up going up 5-6 positions all at once if they are lucky.

I think it's more of Lakers trading WB and there future draft pick to have this kind of lineup that can deliver, but still though it won't be enough for a title contender or even in a playoff run if Lebron can't play. They still have AD but it won't be enough one big guy to bring that W for them. They have to be consistent, Austin Reaves is developing to be their 3rd option now. And D'Lo and Malik and Dennis should be evolving with the team. Vanderbilt is a good acquisition is defense and very good at the rebounding department that could help AD. But I think they still need a big solid man that's why the name of Tristan Thompson has pop up, but not sure if he will be offered a contract at least if they can make a playoff run.

Another ridiculous decision. The referees directly influenced the outcome of the match and there is a potential match-fixing situation. While this should be investigated and the referees should be suspended, they give fines to the players of the team that hurt by these wrong decisions. The NBA management has completely failed in this regard. We have seen many referee mistakes in recent years, but this year may be the worst year for referees. The sad thing is that the NBA management doesn't make any corrections in this regard. These referees spoil the fun of the game.

Milwaukee Bucks is really strong. I mean, I saw Utah Jazz play good basketball against good teams like Boston Celtics where they won it, and Sacramento Kings which is also a close game but they won it too even without Markkanen and Clarkson. But today, they are blown out by the Bucks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't have to play thru the whole game and neither do Jrue Holiday and Middleton because it was an early big lead with almost the whole quarter being garbage time.

Now that's good news.
I saw Karl Anthony Towns returned and he looks pretty healthy too. This might become a good offensive fight if the Ant-Man will play on that day.
KD's home debut. I bet that will be a big one for him and he will definitely show us how strong the Suns could be with him around "again".
2 wins of 7 without him and now the Kings are trying to make them lose one more.

If they can play as a whole, the winning chance is far better than how they are bringing the outcome of each game that they are playing.

I can say that with both LeBron, D'Lo and Davis inside together with Reaves and Hachimura or anyone who will be willing to
adjust and play the game with a high level of basketball IQ.

Role player who can adjust to the type of LeBron game playing style, they've got this and they still be playing for the next round.

It was also a good win by the Warriors, although they are the favorite since it's in their homecourt and usually they play very good at Chase center. But they have a difficult time containing the big men in Joel Embiid, which I thought is not going to play and take a rest.

And it's about time for Poole to catch up in his offense, as he lead the fourth quarter when they are down and the Steph takes over in crucial minutes hitting floater after floater against the big guy. They are still in the 6th spot but 2 game ahead of the T'Wolves. And another lost by the Suns will move them to 5th in the standing. Phoenix lost for the 3rd time against the Kings.

Vanvleet's comments regarding a referee during an interview is way harsher than this one. Well, he got fined after that rant, but at least he said the truth.

Vanvleet did it. Luka did it. I expect more of this in the future where players will express their feelings towards the referees thru rant's or gestures like both of them did. As for Luka's actions, I think there is a reason why he did that, and for him it's pretty obvious, and I might agree with him as well, but at the end of the day, referee's calls will not change. I wonder what Scott Foster is doing while seeing these referees doing wrong calls.

Splash Brother + Poole Party for the win. All 3 of them scored 83 of the total 120 points with a combined 3-pt shooting of 14-31.

It was a close one TBH, until the final minute, but the three of Poole in the corner sealed the deal for the victory. They spoiled Embiid's 46 point performance, but I'm worried because they can't stop him. Even Looney who is their tallest guy on the Warriors team can't even stop him. For the Warriors to be a playoff contender, or if they want to repeat their title, at least they need to be better in terms of defense. I just hope that Wiggins and GPII will return when playoff comes.

Yeah, when their lead was cut, I thought that they are done. But Dennis Schröder started to take matters in his own hand. And it was said that he also had a good game against OKC the last time. Him and AD had connection in the final quarter that made them take that very important win. Lonnie shooting high percentage was also one of the factors.

Joel Embiid was unstoppable against the Warriors, but it was too much on him, when he go to the bench, the Warriors will go on a run. And I guess it's simply for them, let the big guy score and stop everyone. Maxey and Harris are the only 2 players for the Sixers to score in double digits. While the Warriors has a balance attack with 5 players.

That's the major difference between the Warriors and the 76ers - the Warriors effectively move the ball, while the 76ers heavily rely on their best player, probably due to the mismatch. You can see how the Warriors move the ball and always find an open man who has the license to take the shot.

As long as Curry is holding the ball, you can expect good things to happen.