Progsport Basketball Prediction

The Philadelphia 76ers season has not started under the best auspices, it goes without saying. The franchise based in Pennsylvania occupies 9th place in the Eastern Conference 10 wins - 9 losses and is especially bothered by the case of Jo Embiid who does not play enough. The 76ers, on a thread, have lost 3 of their last 4 games in the NBA, only able to win against the Brooklyn Nets 103-115 last Saturday. In the process, they were unable to tame the Atlanta Hawks at home 134-142. What a still legendary start to the season from the Magiciens de la Capitale. Well anchored in 15th place in the Eastern Conference in possession of the 2nd poorest record in the entire league, the Washington franchise had experienced a series of 12 consecutive defeats, stopped against the Atlanta Hawks last week 132-113. If they still managed to do anything by falling to the Indiana Pacers 119-86 in the process, the Wizards brought down the Milwaukee Bucks last night 129-126.

We expected much better for the Golden State Warriors than a record of 11 wins - 10 losses at this stage of the season. The arrival of Butler transformed a dolphin into a shark last February trade with the Heat and Golden State 7th beat Houston 2nd in the first round of the playoffs, before falling to the Wolves in the semi. This year, however, things are off to a bad start for a franchise that has been defeated 4 times in the last 6 games. Like these 4 defeats conceded in the last 6 matches. On Sunday, the Warriors were very hot against the New Orleans Pelicans, although they were last in the Western Conference, emerging as painful winners 104-96. Looking for the little detail to look for the little detail, but hey with a record of 20 victories - 1 defeat, and a series of 12 consecutive victories, what bad things can you say about the OKC Thunder this year? This franchise is collectively and individually monstrous. Best defense in the league by far, the Thunder have however trembled twice in the last two games. Jalen Williams was back to see his team win at home against the Suns 123-119 and away at Portland 118-125. 

The Atlanta Hawks 7th in the Eastern Conference, 13 wins - 9 losses begin a delicate part of the season during which several franchises are neck and neck in the standings. Assuming the status of an uninhibited, liberated franchise, determined to steal a spot for the Play-offs, is never easy for a team deprived of its leader for a month now. But to the extent that several favorites are not present Milwaukee, Boston, Philly, Indiana, there is room. Recently after two successes against the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-123, and another against the 76ers last night 136-142 ap Atlanta surrendered in a close match in Detroit 99-98. The last 2 defeats at home before flying to the Eastern Conference, and this road trip of several matches, had very serious consequences already in the ranking since Los Angeles had slipped to 14th place before last. In front of the Memphis Grizzlies 107-112 and the Dallas Mavericks 110-114. Los Angeles, well intentioned with its entire team, showed up in Florida at the start of the week to challenge the Miami Heat of a certain N.Powell, ex-Clippers player. Faced with the latter and the armada of coach Spoelstra, LAC ate a nice 140-123. For the little anecdote, during this meeting, while the score was 45-46 for the Californians, they had eaten a 19-0 64-46 at the end of the 2nd quarter. Terrible for confidence.

We are finally starting to talk about the Dallas Mavericks for their good results and not for all the extra-sporting problems to which the franchise has been exposed in recent weeks. Indeed, after seeing his young prodigy Cooper Flagg 35 points carry his team with style and author of his best match in front of the Los Angeles Clippers last Saturday in California 110-114, it was Anthony Davis 32 points - 13 rebounds who showed the tip of his nose in front of the Denver Nuggets 121-131 during this very important victory in the ranking which allows the Mavericks to reposition themselves. It is a Miami Heat in full confidence 7 successes during of the last 8 matches which travels to Texan soil today. Miami is determined to do things diligently, 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 14 wins - 7 losses. The Miami Heat after a setback in Florida last weekend for the reception of the Pistons 135-138, had to react to the Los Angeles Clippers in full crisis. The match was close for 20-21 minutes, before seeing Miami finish the 2nd quarter with a definitive 19-0. Victory 140-123.