2000-2001 Lakers Playoff Record in Danger?
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:23 am    Post subject: 2000-2001 Lakers Playoff Record in Danger?

Sorry for the ESPN like headline y'all Thought it would be funny lol

But with LeBron and Co rolling, is there any chance they don't lose?

Personally I think they sweep TOR (I'm hoping the Raptors can steal 1 ), and while it will be tough for them to be able to sweep OKC or GSW I think it's possible if those teams are worn down by the time they reach the finals.

Maybe they don't go 16-1 (we went 15-1), but if they sweep Toronto and then win Game 1 they'll beat the 11-0 playoff start we had that year. I won't be too pissed because they've played cupcake teams, but it's still a significant accomplishment for Bronze

EDIT: If they sweep TOR they'll already be 12-0
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:26 am    Post subject:

Cavs are going to get waxed by Cleveland in the Finals. So, no.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:28 am    Post subject:

Haha NO! I can see the record being broken at some point, but not from the Cavs this season.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:29 am    Post subject:

Oliver Reed wrote:
Cavs are going to get waxed by Cleveland in the Finals. So, no.


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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:30 am    Post subject:

PHILosophize wrote:
Oliver Reed wrote:
Cavs are going to get waxed by Cleveland in the Finals. So, no.




That's a good point
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:31 am    Post subject:

PHILosophize wrote:
Oliver Reed wrote:
Cavs are going to get waxed by Cleveland in the Finals. So, no.




I agree, they'll self-implode.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:31 am    Post subject:

Cleveland has, right now, the weakest road to the finals in NBA history. Their toughest opponent so far have been the Pistons.

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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:31 am    Post subject:

VanderBlue'sJersey wrote:
PHILosophize wrote:
Oliver Reed wrote:
Cavs are going to get waxed by Cleveland in the Finals. So, no.




That's a good point


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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:32 am    Post subject:

Not unless you think the cavs can sweep gSW
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:33 am    Post subject:

Oliver Reed wrote:
Cavs are going to get waxed by Cleveland in the Finals. So, no.


This is why I come to LakersGround.net. For hard cutting and gritty analysis like this.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:36 am    Post subject:

GonzagaAlum wrote:
Oliver Reed wrote:
Cavs are going to get waxed by Cleveland in the Finals. So, no.


This is why I come to LakersGround.net. For hard cutting and gritty analysis like this.


I don't know if I agree though; i think it goes at least 6
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:37 am    Post subject:

VanderBlue'sJersey wrote:
GonzagaAlum wrote:
Oliver Reed wrote:
Cavs are going to get waxed by Cleveland in the Finals. So, no.


This is why I come to LakersGround.net. For hard cutting and gritty analysis like this.


I don't know if I agree though; i think it goes at least 6


I think Cleveland will steal 1 or 2 games from the Cavs for sure. They are quite equally matched imo
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:42 am    Post subject:

I'm looking forward to the Lebron vs. James matchup.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:48 am    Post subject:

Well unless you count the 4 losses they will have in the upcoming finals.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:49 am    Post subject:

Haha. I meant Golden State, hahahhahahaha. Sorry.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:50 am    Post subject:

GonzagaAlum wrote:
Oliver Reed wrote:
Cavs are going to get waxed by Cleveland in the Finals. So, no.


This is why I come to LakersGround.net. For hard cutting and gritty analysis like this.


I laughed real good on this. I'm not gonna lie.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:51 am    Post subject:

You can't compare that 3-peat dynasty team that swept Portland, Sacramento, Spurs and AI.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:54 am    Post subject:

The key will be the adjustments Lue makes when the pressure ratchets up. Will he adjust his tie in the mirror, or just expose his teeth to ensure there's no arugula wedged between his choppers. For me, that will determine whether the Cavs can roll Cleveland and jeopardize our 15 - 1 mark.

Count on lots of "who me?" gesticulating when fouls are called, too. It will get physical, to be sure ... it may seem like there are only five players on the court, but rest assured that Delly will find someone to run into. That's how the Cavs will win; and Cleveland will still manage to lose. Is that the Curse of Cleveland: losing even when you're winning?


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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:56 am    Post subject:

Hector the Pup wrote:
I'm looking forward to the Lebron vs. James matchup.


El BJ's gonna blow it.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:57 am    Post subject:

Imagine if they go 12-0 and then get swept by GSW.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 9:58 am    Post subject:

1989 all over again
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 10:01 am    Post subject:

CandyCanes wrote:
Imagine if they go 12-0 and then get swept by GSW.


The perfect ending to what has been a constant barrage of ESPN proclaiming how great the CAVS are and how they are completely unstoppable.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 10:11 am    Post subject:

hell no. East is a joke anyway. The finals will further prove that. No way they sweep GS.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 10:17 am    Post subject:

The Cavs are really good.

Now they'll get to play a big boy team and we'll see how good they really are.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 10:21 am    Post subject:

That 1 loss still pisses me off to this day! Overtime and everything.

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