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BigBallerBrand
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The only team we can actually beat in the finals is the Heat. Phill, Bucks, and Nets will probably be favored in a matchup against us
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| LeBron looked spry and was explosive in some of his moves against the Pacers, I think this team just wants to get into the playoffs and just roll, I feel bad for any top team that plays us in the 1st round. |
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hype
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| Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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| BigBallerBrand wrote: | | The only team we can actually beat in the finals is the Heat. Phill, Bucks, and Nets will probably be favored in a matchup against us |
idk, this Lakers team will be vastly different after that much time.. If they're still healthy and are clicking together I find it hard to believe they wouldn't be favored against them all. If that series happened today I could see that being the case though.
A ton of question marks for us and all 3 of those teams though could change things around a bit, especially the Nets. |
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Money$hot!
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| Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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| BigBallerBrand wrote: | | The only team we can actually beat in the finals is the Heat. Phill, Bucks, and Nets will probably be favored in a matchup against us |
The Heat, and Bucks will get absolutely smashed by this Laker squad come late June. Philly and the Nets will be closer, but far from unbeatable. I can't believe people still underestimate LeBron when he has talent around him. This year's squad will be the deepest team he's ever taken to the playoffs, and the most talented he's taken to the finals since the Heatles. |
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markjay
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| Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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| hype wrote: | | BigBallerBrand wrote: | | The only team we can actually beat in the finals is the Heat. Phill, Bucks, and Nets will probably be favored in a matchup against us |
idk, this Lakers team will be vastly different after that much time.. If they're still healthy and are clicking together I find it hard to believe they wouldn't be favored against them all. If that series happened today I could see that being the case though.
A ton of question marks for us and all 3 of those teams though could change things around a bit, especially the Nets. |
Check out the betting odds. Even now, the only team of the three given better odds of winning the championship is the Nets — and that could change if the Lakers roll through the playoffs. |
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LakerSD
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| Monty Suns deserve respect for not ducking anything. That’s a great mindset and they will be better for it as that young team continues to grow. |
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LakerDYnasty72
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| BigBallerBrand wrote: | | The only team we can actually beat in the finals is the Heat. Phill, Bucks, and Nets will probably be favored in a matchup against us |
Are you saying that because they're favored we can't beat them? If healthy, please, please, bring them on. Any one of them. Being the underdog would make it even sweeter. |
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LakerSD
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| Quote: | | Lineup note: Nuggets expected to limit minutes of key players Sunday, per @wojespn. |
They won’t risk it. Blazers will get the W. |
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babyskyhook
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 9:42 am Post subject: |
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| LakerSD wrote: | | Quote: | | Lineup note: Nuggets expected to limit minutes of key players Sunday, per @wojespn. |
They won’t risk it. Blazers will get the W. |
They’re being smart. |
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LakerSD
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 9:51 am Post subject: |
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| babyskyhook wrote: | | LakerSD wrote: | | Quote: | | Lineup note: Nuggets expected to limit minutes of key players Sunday, per @wojespn. |
They won’t risk it. Blazers will get the W. |
They’re being smart. |
No doubt. Just not a good matchup for them. |
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PenG_
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 9:55 am Post subject: |
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Dame and CJ had to face us in round 1 last year. How badly do they want to avoid the Clippers in round 1 this year?
Should be interesting |
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Halflife
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| PenG_ wrote: | Dame and CJ had to face us in round 1 last year. How badly do they want to avoid the Clippers in round 1 this year?
Should be interesting |
Probably a clippers win but I have way more faith in dame than anyone else in that series and if he reverts back to mid season mvp candidate dame then who knows. |
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babyskyhook
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Real possibility Kings will spoil Utah tomorrow. |
Not happening- all of Sac’s good players are sitting out.
| Runway8 wrote: | | What if Denver surprises us all and beats the living daylights outta Portland tomorrow? |
Denver will be sitting/limiting their good players also. They smartly want no part of the Lakers in round 1. |
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dcastillo
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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| I know the Suns are begging the Nuggets to win tonight lol |
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MookieBetts50
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Well know we why Vogel will sit out our top guys also and take our chances in the play in since no way Denver can win. |
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Julius Handle
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 12:28 pm Post subject: Finals |
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| BigBallerBrand wrote: | | The only team we can actually beat in the finals is the Heat. |
As long as Dragic and Bam don't play. |
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LakerSD
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | Suns won
Which means If Utah loses tonight Suns will be 1 seed and Utah will be 2 seed |
Must win for Utah  |
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MookieBetts50
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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Damn, Ja just ain't ready for primetime....we got to deal with Crurry on Tuesday.  |
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mintberrycrunch
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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| MookieBetts50 wrote: | | Damn, Ja just ain't ready for primetime....we got to deal with Crurry on Tuesday. |
Wednesday |
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babyskyhook
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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| mintberrycrunch wrote: | | MookieBetts50 wrote: | | Damn, Ja just ain't ready for primetime....we got to deal with Crurry on Tuesday. |
Wednesday |
BRING IT ON!!!!
CAN'T WAIT!!! |
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rybee
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Feel like Grizzlies always gave us a tougher time than the Warriors going off recent matches, so I don't mind the Warriors since they don't really have any bigs. Just gotta contain Steph somehow, historically he usually doesn't play well at Staples but we'll see. |
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joeblow
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| Besides Brooks fouling out (he did a fine job guarding Curry), the Grizz lost mainly because they couldn't secure the rebound after forcing misses. The Lakers won't have that problem. |
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Lakerz113
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Lol Denver really is throwing the game. |
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Nash Vegas
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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Portland up 15 and 1st quarter just barely started
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Kobetan
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| Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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Look at it currently, Clips have to lose and Utah have to win.
This keeps us at 7th and play the Suns.
Let's go Thunder and Jazz nation! |
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