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1995Lakers
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| jodeke wrote: | | BandwagonLBJhopper wrote: | | I Bleed P&G wrote: | | Clippers lost leaving little hope for grabbing that 6th seed. |
I don't think the Clippers really want the 5th seed, I bet they want to duck PHX in the first round and would prefer to fall to 6. It's dicey because GS is super close to them and we are right behind, so they can't really pure tank but they can be strategic about resting Kawhi. |
Who wouldn't want to duck the Suns. KD's back and he hasn't missed a beat |
I think the best time to play the Suns would be first round. If we knock them out, I think that will give us a tremendous confidence boost for the rest of the playoffs and springboard us to the finals. Immediate thought that came to mind (different sport I know) was 2019 Nationals vs Dodgers. Once the Nats took down LA, they looked like the could not be stopped, destroying St. Louis and beating down the best team in baseball that year: Astros. |
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Bron2AD
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| Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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| What a (bleep) win .. I'm lit |
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Four Decade Bandwagon
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| Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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Impressive win!
Can’t say I liked the first half much but that second half was a team I can get excited about. They overcame the lethargy and came out ready to dig deep on defense after halftime.
Not a pretty game at all but they were able to grind out a much needed win. Respect to Davis playing through that sprained ankle. Going to be interesting to see how much it restricts him over the next week.
On to Houston. |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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| dfchang813 wrote: | | Thing is with Lebron and DLo back do we need him? We are a lot stronger team now. Maybe just keep him out? Shouldn’t we be able to beat the Rockets without him? |
Unless Bamba is playing, we need him; yes. Did you see the lay-up line they had at the rim last time we played with without a center? we'll get cooked. |
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mad55557777
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| Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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| 27 wrote: | | dfchang813 wrote: | | Thing is with Lebron and DLo back do we need him? We are a lot stronger team now. Maybe just keep him out? Shouldn’t we be able to beat the Rockets without him? |
Unless Bamba is playing, we need him; yes. Did you see the lay-up line they had at the rim last time we played with without a center? we'll get cooked. |
Certainly wouldn’t want him to play with a bum ankle. If his ankle is still swelling, I think we have to sit him, but I hope he plays. It would be somewhat better because Lebron will be playing. |
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lakerican
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| Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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| We need the six seed. The week off will do wonders for us. |
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DrDent
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:06 am Post subject: |
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| jodeke wrote: | | Quote: | | Ham's got me scratching my head. He's like a box of chocolate, you never know what you're gonna get. Tonight he was Popovich. |
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Jodeke - I'm seriously considering replacing Killerz's quote in my sig with this one...brilliant 
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:42 am Post subject: |
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| lakerican wrote: | | We need the six seed. The week off will do wonders for us. |
This should be the goal, solidify the rotation and scare the whole league |
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Four Decade Bandwagon
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2023 6:32 am Post subject: |
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| lakerican wrote: | | We need the six seed. The week off will do wonders for us. |
Feeling the 6th is too far out of reach after the hole they buried themselves in.
Even if Lakers win out, clips and suns both hold the tiebreaker over the Lakers. Would love to see them get the 5 wins and rest but not expecting it.
A this point I would be thrilled with the 7th / 8th game a win. A couple days rest before a Memphis series is what I’m thinking as of today. |
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I'll admit to being guilty of not following my own advice
OH YE OF LITTLE FAITH!! -- KEEP THE FAITH!! -- NEVER GIVE UP NEVER SURRENDER!!
I lost faith, gave up, and waved the white flag. This team is playing like they want it! They don't give up, they scrap whistle to whistle. I'm wavering but have gotten on the MAYBE BUSS PUN INTENDED
GO LAKERS !!!
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