NBA is back! Hard to believe. Two games tonight to open up the season, featuring 3.5 championship contenders. Yes we'll give the Lakers a half as a courtesy to Lebron, but let's be honest, they will surprise everyone by just staying out of the play-in game, in either direction.
We know you'll be watching, so let's add some fun. For each game, 5 props below and one tiebreaker if needed. All have nearly even chances of happening, so anyone can play. Grab some competition and see who gets the most correct.
Philadelphia 76ers @ Boston Celtics
After a tumultuous offseason that saw them lose their head coach for this year, the season couldn't arrive faster for the Celtics. They start their Eastern Conference title defense against a team also with championship aspirations. Boasting an MVP favorite in Joel Embiid, the Sixers hope a full season pairing with former MVP and perennial all-star James Harden (who claims to be back in shape) will finally help them get past the second round of the playoffs for the first time since Allen Iverson took them to the finals in 2001. This will be a great first test for both teams, who will come out on top?
Team to score first:
[ ] 76ers
[ ] Celtics
2 or more 3 Point FGs made in first 3 minutes of game:
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
Celtics to be winning by 2 points or more at halftime:
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
James Harden to score 20 points or more:
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
76ers to score more than 108 points in the game:
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
Tiebreaker: Guess the Total Points scored by both teams combined, closest to the result wins! (Currently estimated to be around 216)
Los Angeles Lakers @ Golden State Warriors
Defending champ Warriors get to raise their new banner and receive their rings in front of Lebron James and the Lakers. Must feel good. Basketball has not been kind to the Lakers since they received a championship banner of their own after the 2020 bubble playoffs. Since then, they have gone 75-79 and any reinforcements they've brought in have been complete misses (looking mainly at you Russell Westbrook). While on the other side, it seems the Warriors never miss on any of the changes they make to their roster. Their only concern is how to keep all of the great pieces they've accumulated without going bankrupt. Based on their recent resume with basketball decisions, something tells me they'll be just fine.
2 or more 3 Point FGs made in first 3 minutes of game:
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
Total points combined in first half of 111 or more:
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
Lebron James to have 3 or more 3 Point FGs:
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
Steph Curry to score 24 points or more:
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
Warriors to win by 7 or more:
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
Tiebreaker: Guess the Total Points scored by both teams combined, closest to the result wins! (Currently estimated to be around 225)
