Less than 10 games already for most of the teams. It's the first time I appreciate this new play-in system. It makes the games better since some of the bottom teams are still playing hard for a chance to enter the playoffs. Without the play-ins, many teams would've rested their main players with minor injuries to heal and give way to the other players.
That's exactly why the play-ins were created, to maintain the season's competitiveness from the start to finish. Look at how the teams from 5th seed down to the 11th seed in the Western Conference, they are tightly competing for either a secured spot in the playoffs or secure a spot for the play-ins. Lakers, Warriors, and Rockets are now has a close competition to secure a play-ins spot, with the Rockets and Warriors being close to each other with 2-3 games apart. Every game left for these 3 teams are a must, otherwise one of these teams will get behind and drop to the 11th seed. The Rockets are on 11th winning streak, so the Warriors must watch out as they need to get a consistent W's before the season ends.
Yes, a must win situation but tonight's game between the Rockets and Dallas is not looking good for them, unless they make a huge comeback. They are currently down 20 points. And Jalen Green must have been tired already as he is way below in points in their winning run. And if I'm not mistaken, at the start of the game, I see that that the Rockets are the slim favorite. But for those who have caught on the live betting, they could have betting on the Mavs with a 2.x odds and it will be good for Mavs backers. The Warriors vs Spurs are still far from over, Spurs are coming back in this game and let's see if Warriors are going to choke because I have a feeling that they will (hopefully, I'm wrong).
That was a heart-breaking loss in Houston. They were completely humiliated by the Mavericks right from the start. Jalen Green and Brooks were shut downed while Luka was unstoppable inside and outside with a huge 47 points.
I was hoping for the Warriors to lose because their game with the Spurs was close. In the end GSW won and is now leading 2 victories over Houston. The Lakers are also in winning mode and is chasing for Sacramento's current spot.
Dallas is already in its 7th win streak and has a serious case of dropping the Clippers from the 4th spot. This end of season games are one of the best I've seen in recent years. The play-ins is becoming a factor.
Dallas look so unstoppable, Luka just literrally toying the Rockets and we know what would happen if they'll meet in the playoffs in case the Rockets made some miracle. Their loss and a win by the Warriors resulted to a big separation, but they still have a chance though. I'm not surprise they lose, they are the underdog and the Dallas is playing great basketball, if Luka won't score that much, Irving will take over and everyone is ready to make a shot without hesitation.
What I notice about Dallas is their great 3 point shooting, they are good at finding an open man and Luka being the penetrator, he attracts a lot of attention that makes his teammates open.
I do agree, Luka is full of confidence that not only the Rockets, I think he can toy anyone if he wanted to. Anyone that has been thrown on him is not that effected as he will do ball fake, or pass the ball or shoot t he 3, so we can that he is unstoppable right now.
Might be good to see them matching against the Phoenix Suns and Booker. We all know that they have history before. And Phoenix is now loaded with KD and Beal and so it will very fun series and for sure it will bring the best of Luka again.