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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:57 am Post subject: |
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kikanga wrote: | The dream is still alive. Clippers face Dallas first round and Rockets second round before seeing us (if they make it out). Kawhi and/or PG13 get beat up along the way. We take the conference relatively easily and handle MIL in the finals. |
Sounds good to me! |
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PHILosophize Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:51 am Post subject: |
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kikanga wrote: | The dream is still alive. Clippers face Dallas first round and Rockets second round before seeing us (if they make it out). Kawhi and/or PG13 get beat up along the way. We take the conference relatively easily and handle MIL in the finals. |
Magnifique *kiss* _________________ one dog goes that way the other dog goes the other way |
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roger_federer Star Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:56 am Post subject: |
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pio2u wrote: | kikanga wrote: | The dream is still alive. Clippers face Dallas first round and Rockets second round before seeing us (if they make it out). Kawhi and/or PG13 get beat up along the way. We take the conference relatively easily and handle MIL in the finals. |
Sounds good to me! |
what makes you guys think that MAVS can trouble clippers? |
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LakersARETheGOAT Star Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:08 am Post subject: |
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roger_federer wrote: | pio2u wrote: | kikanga wrote: | The dream is still alive. Clippers face Dallas first round and Rockets second round before seeing us (if they make it out). Kawhi and/or PG13 get beat up along the way. We take the conference relatively easily and handle MIL in the finals. |
Sounds good to me! |
what makes you guys think that MAVS can trouble clippers? |
Right, I think clippers would destroy the mavs. But Right now we need Thunder to get back into the 5th spot. Rockets need to move down to 6th or 7th so It should be clippers facing rockets first round If clippers stay 2 or 3 then Denver second round. Fingers crossed |
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epic_ Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:46 am Post subject: |
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Denver moves to 2, clippers fall to 3. Thunder overtake Rox.
Clippers dance with Houston Rd 1.
Houston takes on Denver in Rd 2.
Lakers route: Memphis -> Thunder -> Rox -> Bucks _________________ ๐๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ #18!!! |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:43 am Post subject: |
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Scores from 8/31:
Magic - 128 Nets - 118
TBlazers - 140 Grizzlies - 135 OT
Suns - 125 Wizards - 112
Bucks - 119 Celtics - 112
Spurs - 129 Kings - 120
Rockets - 153 Mavs - 149 OT |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:51 am Post subject: |
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Those scores show how serious the Lakers and Clippers took their game seriously in preparation for the playoffs and a potential series matchup. |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:53 am Post subject: |
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LakerSD wrote: | Those scores show how serious the Lakers and Clippers took their game seriously in preparation for the playoffs and a potential series matchup. |
The Mavs Rockets game was a case study in bad defense. That is why neither of those teams is a legitimate contender. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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Four Decade Bandwagon Star Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:45 am Post subject: |
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LakerLanny wrote: | LakerSD wrote: | Those scores show how serious the Lakers and Clippers took their game seriously in preparation for the playoffs and a potential series matchup. |
The Mavs Rockets game was a case study in bad defense. That is why neither of those teams is a legitimate contender. |
Both of those teams ( but especially HOU) does that by design. They are aware of their flaws and rely on scoring to win.
HOU actually encourages teams to go down that path with them. They do their best but being out rebounded or giving away points in the paint is just is not what they worry about.
They are going to rely on shooting 45+ 3pt shots and hovering around 40% and challenge the opposition to score 130 or more. If teams (Lakers) take the bait it could end badly. I do think the Lakers have the savvy to overcome the temptations but other teams ( like Dallas) will try to outplay them at their own game because it is an easier path to play free and loose over disciplined and within the gameplan.
Been excited for the playoffs to start since before the season. We are almost there. So many intriguing matchups coming no matter how the standings end up. |
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Dr. Laker Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:18 am Post subject: |
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Four Decade Bandwagon wrote: | LakerLanny wrote: | LakerSD wrote: | Those scores show how serious the Lakers and Clippers took their game seriously in preparation for the playoffs and a potential series matchup. |
The Mavs Rockets game was a case study in bad defense. That is why neither of those teams is a legitimate contender. |
Both of those teams ( but especially HOU) does that by design. They are aware of their flaws and rely on scoring to win.
HOU actually encourages teams to go down that path with them. They do their best but being out rebounded or giving away points in the paint is just is not what they worry about.
They are going to rely on shooting 45+ 3pt shots and hovering around 40% and challenge the opposition to score 130 or more. If teams (Lakers) take the bait it could end badly. I do think the Lakers have the savvy to overcome the temptations but other teams ( like Dallas) will try to outplay them at their own game because it is an easier path to play free and loose over disciplined and within the gameplan.
Been excited for the playoffs to start since before the season. We are almost there. So many intriguing matchups coming no matter how the standings end up. |
Against the Rox, the Lakers need to go to the front of the rim. Every. Single. Time. _________________ On Lakersground, a concern troll is someone who is a fan of another team, but pretends to be a Lakers fan with "concerns". |
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KingKobe20 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah the Pelicans arenโt going to the playoffs.
Why did they get invited to the bubble? Just to showcase ZION? |
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Gellollo Star Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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Hart fouling 3-point shooters. Some things never change lol. |
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KingKobe20 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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Kawhi flopped on that three but yeah Josh will probably pick up charge or two later with his patented left shoulder barrage lol
I get it that with their current record if they won every game in the bubble theyโd have a shot at the 8th seed but they just looked really bad out here |
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KingKobe20 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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Also I thought Zion lost weight
He looks like Aaron Donald from the LA Rams |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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Twitter is talking about the Clippers being 11-2 in their last 13 and who their 2 losses came against |
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PHILosophize Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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pels are trash
move em to seattle _________________ one dog goes that way the other dog goes the other way |
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drae Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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KingKobe20 wrote: | Yeah the Pelicans arenโt going to the playoffs.
Why did they get invited to the bubble? Just to showcase ZION? |
I thought they sat Zion so they wouldn't make it?
And Zion and his team don't want to hear he's too heavy. He's going to ruin his body |
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KingKobe20 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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LakerSD wrote: | Twitter is talking about the Clippers being 11-2 in their last 13 and who their 2 losses came against |
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PHILosophize Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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this is what you get when you refuse to play zion to close the game (referring to their last game)
I mean how can their players even think that they're trying to win at that point _________________ one dog goes that way the other dog goes the other way |
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KingKobe20 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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PHILosophize wrote: | pels are trash
move em to seattle |
No thank you.
Hopefully we can save Seattle for the Clippers |
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scout0_0 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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Josh harts defense is pretty legit. I have a feeling he will end up here in the future.
Lonzo sucks |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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Iโm not watching. Is it more that the Pels are trash or are the Clippers pissed off over their last game? |
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drae Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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KingKobe20 wrote: | LakerSD wrote: | Twitter is talking about the Clippers being 11-2 in their last 13 and who their 2 losses came against |
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Ballmer: "If you blow the Pelicans out today, people will make excuses for your loss against the Lakers. I can guarantee it" *flings money randomly around the locker room* |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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Lonzo's shooting continues to be a major hole in his game.
He does a lot of other things well, but he is a weak link late in games as he just cannot make enough shots. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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PHILosophize Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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chickens, eggs, etc _________________ one dog goes that way the other dog goes the other way |
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