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Annihilator Star Player
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 5:20 am Post subject: *** Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns (05/23/21 @ 12:30PM PDT), Series Tied 0-0, Playoff Gm #1*** |
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Los Angeles Lakers (#7) @ Phoenix Suns (#2)
Sunday, May 23, 2021 12:30 PDT
Phoenix Suns Arena, Phoenix, AZ
*Notes:*Regular Season Games: *Team Rosters:
*Pregame Statistics and Team Comparisons: *Injury Updates: *Media:ABC, SPECTRUM SPORTSNET
ESPN LA 710/KWKW, AM 570 LA SPORTS *More Stats Links: LET'S GO LAKERS!!
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danzag Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 5:36 am Post subject: |
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LET'S GO LAKERS!
NO SLEEP 'TIL #18! |
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Annihilator Star Player
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 5:40 am Post subject: |
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From ESPN:
Quote: | Coach Monty Williams suggested Tuesday that Ayton (knee) is on track to be available for the Suns' postseason opener Sunday, Gerald Bourquet of FanSided.com reports. "We're doing everything we can to have those guys ready for the playoffs," said Williams. |
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danzag Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 6:06 am Post subject: |
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Great that we're having 3 days of rest. Thank God. |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 8:31 am Post subject: |
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Let’s Go Lakers!!!!! |
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BandwagonLBJhopper Star Player
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 8:34 am Post subject: |
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Good oppy to jump on these guys - inexperienced team who will press early
Steal this game the suns are in big trouble |
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TooMuchMajicBuss Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 9:35 am Post subject: |
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I expect Vogel will win this chess battle, Game 1 will be interesting though. I think we can count on Vogel testing matchups and lineup combos, before tightening the rotation late. Here's hoping for some pleasant surprises.
GO LAKERS!!!!!!!! |
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drae Franchise Player
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cathy78 Star Player
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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drae wrote: | https://twitter.com/LakerFilmRoom/status/1395502789757861890 |
rofl |
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slavavov Star Player
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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Let's come out strong in the first quarter, take Game 1 and immediately put doubt in the Suns' minds.
LeBron needs to not be LeCoast and instead lead the charge early by pushing the pace and being aggressive. _________________ Lakers 49ers Chargers Dodgers |
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Kobetan Star Player
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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Winning game 1 is obviously huge, but Vogel and Lebron are big on using the 1st game as a feel out game, so I wouldn't be too down even if this game doesn't go our way. |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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Kobetan wrote: | Winning game 1 is obviously huge, but Vogel and Lebron are big on using the 1st game as a feel out game, so I wouldn't be too down even if this game doesn't go our way. |
There are other factors, this is the Suns 1st playoff appearance since 2010 so there gonna be pumped up. |
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dfchang813 Star Player
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | Kobetan wrote: | Winning game 1 is obviously huge, but Vogel and Lebron are big on using the 1st game as a feel out game, so I wouldn't be too down even if this game doesn't go our way. |
There are other factors, this is the Suns 1st playoff appearance since 2010 so there gonna be pumped up. |
That could work against them. But I expect Chris Paul to be the exceptional flood general he always is and provide a calming influence.
If Lebron and AD are anywhere near healthy I don’t see how Suns win this series. Ayton isn’t 100 percent either and this is just a horrible match up for them. |
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lakersfever714 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 4:18 am Post subject: |
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All right! All right! It'sssss SHOWtime!! #18 here we come!! LEt's go LAKERS!!!!! _________________ Playoffs is good enough. - Jeanie Buss 2024 |
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Four Decade Bandwagon Star Player
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Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 5:46 am Post subject: |
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slavavov wrote: | Let's come out strong in the first quarter, take Game 1 and immediately put doubt in the Suns' minds.
LeBron needs to not be LeCoast and instead lead the charge early by pushing the pace and being aggressive. |
What they “should” do and what they have actually been doing are two entirely different things.
The entire season they have tended to go down double digits early, have long scoring droughts, play lackadaisical defense that gives up repeated layups. Then they rely on concentrated bursts to get back into the game.
Worked in the regular season to mixed results. They barely survived doing it against GS.
Now we will see if they can break the bad habits against good teams on a consistent basis. Like you, I would like to think they can be motivated enough to flip the switch in the playoffs.
But they still need to prove it....to themselves as much as to the other playoff teams. |
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defense Retired Number
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Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 8:53 am Post subject: |
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Espn had 17 guys pick us over the Suns. Only 1 picked the Suns.
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BadGuy Star Player
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Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 11:08 am Post subject: |
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Hope we beat the (bleep) out of the PHX Bums on Sunday. Crush their spirit in game 1, and make them think long and hard about what losing game 2 will do for their chances. |
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ContagiousInspiration Franchise Player
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When did tickets went on sale? Never been to a Lakers game before, so maybe ill see if i get a chance.
Also, do i have to be vaccinated to go? I heard there's a only vaccinated secion. lol _________________ Living in LA,never been to a Lakers game in my 22yrs as a Lakers fan... |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers underdogs at +3 in Game 1.
You can also get them on the MoneyLine at +115.
I like it. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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Kobetan Star Player
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Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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defense wrote: | Espn had 17 guys pick us over the Suns. Only 1 picked the Suns.
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And I thought we could be the underdogs heading into round 1. I guess not lol |
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Lakerz113 Star Player
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Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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I expect the suns to collapse the paint. I just hope we have some chemistry and don’t take forced shots.
I hope we get the calls we deserve, but we can’t be laying on the ground or complaining to the refs.
I hope AC stays aggressive.
Last and maybe most important. DS needs a good game. The blow by is his go to move, but he needs to have better Vision or make sure he gets a whistle. |
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dont_be_a_wuss Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 5:06 am Post subject: |
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According to what I see on the ESPN box score, the Suns are a 2.5 point betting favorite? Seems like easy money to take the Lakers +2.5. |
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dont_be_a_wuss Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 5:11 am Post subject: |
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13thOverallPick wrote: | When did tickets went on sale? Never been to a Lakers game before, so maybe ill see if i get a chance.
Also, do i have to be vaccinated to go? I heard there's a only vaccinated secion. lol |
You have to be fully vaccinated or negative COVID test and they check twice at the street level on your way in to the stadium. I got a special email invitation for season ticket wait listers. I’m not sure how it’s working now. I couldn’t get back in to the buying site, maybe higher priority season ticket holders are buying them all. |
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