I didn’t watch the Bulls vs Raptors game but I did catch the end of the New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder game and that was exciting. I was back and forth several times over the last two minutes over who I thought was going to win. I can’t help but think if Zion would even put in a few minutes when it counts maybe this team’s outcome would be a lot different.

A surprising outcome that gives the bull a chance to push their way for the 8th seeds, though we all know how the competition will going to be as they will be facing the Heat. Congrats to all the Bulls backers Lavine give them decent profits.


OKC wins the game with a very close gap, both underdog step up and now have that chance to take the last spot, let see how they both will try to win their respective games and move up to the 8th seed.

2 home teams got upset today because of how they played on their home.

For the Raptors, it's their free throw shooting that's the problem. Just imagine how many free throws they've missed. 18 free throw shots, and what if all of that or at least most went in. They have a high chance to win, but they lost because of that. I wonder how Beverley is reacting right now if it happened on their home. He might've stand on the scorers table again, and throwing his jersey.

For the other game, the Thunder are overachieving already this season IMO, and for a young team to play like that, it's very impressive that's what I will say. 12 lead changes, and 11 ties, and add that the Thunder are leading most of the time, and at one point, they lead as many as 10 points. Many would've thought that the Pelicans will win on this one because they have 2 all-star players, and very good role players, but the Thunder proved us wrong, and stole one on the road. SGA, and Giddey lead the Thunder team, and will face the Timberwolves for the 8th seed. For sure, the outcome of this game will be different if Zion only played. His answer to why he isn't playing is just ridiculous. He feel that he isn't the Zion he used to? LOL!!!

Anyway, I think it's the first time that both 9th seeded teams lost to 10th seeded teams since the play-in tournament has implemented. We are now seeing play-in tournaments that are like playoffs already. The games are really entertaining. I'm not hoping that all playoff games will be like this, but I hope that most will.

They have been so predictable compared to OKC, where they do not rely too much on SGA. It was an entertaining game, and from the very beginning, despite the Pelicans having the lead, I always believed that OKC would not give the game easily. As I saw it, they were making great adjustments in the second half and had beaten the home team in a very close game.

But in the closing of the 3rd quarter, you can sense that Bulls is not going away easy and Lavine is hitting those crazy shots and same with DeRozan.

They had a good lead, but was not able to sustain it, they try to, but the Bulls can't be denied this huge win in the road. Again, it was because of their two superstars in DeRozan and Lavine who keep the team composed even if they are in deficit rest of the game. Just too bad that the Raptors fans come to see only their team losing in that kind of fashion.

And it's just a matter of time before VanVleet misses, and when he do, the Raptors are in trouble although Pascal Siakam trying to make the game close with his perimeter jump shots.

But as you have said, their defense is superb in the second half of the game. And then Zach Lavine playing the MVP numbers in this fight and we thought that he can't miss any shots whether outside or going inside for a easy two or and 1.

It was really the energy because, if we look at the scorecards, a lot of players on the OKC roster contributed. SGA is their alpha, but he didn't start strong. It was Dort who started strong, and then Giddey was aggressive in attacking and sharing the ball. Overall, it was the OKC who played with great ball movement, while McCollum was the missing piece for the Pelicans.

I don't know which team is better between the Pelicans and Timberwolves, but with the current issues of the Timberwolves, it might affect the team's performance, so OKC might have another upset win again. Gobert was suspended for one game, so he wasn't able to play against the Lakers. But I'm sure he will be playing in their do-or-die game against the OKC. However, as I said, it boils down to what chemistry they will show.

This makes me curious, why is that LeBron's mistake doesn't matter? The Wolves almost took the game from them, and they could've been playing against the Thunder tomorrow. Of course, mistakes matter because those turnovers are the most reasons why a team failed after having a good run and if you see the stats, the Wolves didn't waste those turnovers and converted it into points on their favor.

Indeed it will be a different outcome if Zion Williamson is available.
The game was remarkably great, I can see the Thunder just calm with every play they will make especially Josh Giddey. He just made me a fan of his because of that. I mean, I had been betting for him in the props but when it comes to nail-biting games I didn't see him panic for a moment. 1 rebound shy of a triple-double and I bet his future will be so bright after this. What more if he can put the OKC in the playoffs even if it's just for the 8th seed?
SGA and him will be a good combo as the face of their franchise.

I didn't see that. Thanks for reminding me. Yes, both are 10th seeds and now they have a chance for the playoff ticket.
They are definitely entertaining and watching both live feels like it is in the playoffs.
The results suck mostly for the Pelicans. They are tied with the Timberwolves but because of the tie rule they are seeded in the 9th place and now they don't even have a chance for the playoffs. The same goes with the Raptors who are tied with the Hawks which is now taking the 7th seed.