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What do you think the W-L record will be on the first 4-game road trip? |
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cmonkee Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:19 am Post subject: What do you think the W-L record will be on the first 4-game road trip? |
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Fri, 10/28 @ UTA Jazz
Sun, 10/30 @ OKC Thunder
Tues, 11/1 @ IND Pacers
Weds, 11/2 @ ATL Hawks
None of the teams we face will be playing us on a back-to-back situation, so expect them all to be well rested and prepared. All 4 teams are widely expected to make the playoffs this season.
I'll hope for 2-2, but it'll be tough:
L @ UTA - its their home opener, and their fans will want some recourse for Mamba Day
W @ OKC - they had issues with the Sixers in game 1, and if we can survive Harden we can weather Westbrook
W @ IND - home court advantage slightly diminished for them since they're coming back from a 2 game trip and instantly back on the road afterwards, and as impressive as Myles Turner was in game 1 he'll have up and down games this season
L @ ATL - 2nd game of b2b for Lakers. Will be interesting to see how much Laker support we'll have in the stands post-Kobe at Staples Center East |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:20 am Post subject: |
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2-2.
I think we can beat Utah/OKC.
Indy/ATL may be tough, though Indy's backcourt defense of Teague/Ellis can be attacked (PG13 not so much). Turner will be a major problem.
ATL, well, it's Dwight. F Dwight. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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CamReddish Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:21 am Post subject: |
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2-2. If we go 3-1, I'm making a playoff thread. |
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Vin Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:22 am Post subject: |
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I say 1-3. But if we were to beat Utah on the first game we could go on a nice run.
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Vancouver Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:22 am Post subject: |
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The realist in me says 1 - 3. I'm hoping for 2 - 2. _________________ Music is my medicine |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:22 am Post subject: |
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I think we can win around 40% of our games, which is essentially going 2-3 every 5 games. That translates to around 32-33 wins. That's a bit on the ceiling side for me. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:23 am Post subject: |
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I think 2-2 is definitely doable. |
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oldschool32 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:23 am Post subject: |
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I'm hoping for 2-2, but expecting 1-3. It will be a tough test so early in the season. _________________ "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."-The Greatest |
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Vancouver Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:24 am Post subject: |
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To add, I really want a W against Atlanta and OKC. _________________ Music is my medicine |
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44TheLogo Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:24 am Post subject: |
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I think Utah is a letdown game. Don't think we will play with as much frenetic energy in our first game on the road. With such a young team I think we are going to be pretty atrocious away from home.
I like OKC as our best shot to steal a W - game plan is to shut down the supporting cast and let westbrook go off with Nick chasing him, and then attack Kanter in PnR. |
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:26 am Post subject: |
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1-3. But i'll take whatever we can get. _________________ *sighs*
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babyskyhook Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:27 am Post subject: |
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Vancouver Fan wrote: | To add, I really want a W against Atlanta and OKC. |
Same.
Beating jackasses MDA and Harden was a good first stop on the Lakes Revenge Tour 2016-17.
Want to beat Russ and quiet the OKC crowd and would love to see them beat Dwight Coward in front of an arena half-full of Lakers fans in ATL. |
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The Logo Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:29 am Post subject: |
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Utah is without Hayward and possibly Favors, they'll still have a solid defensive backcourt of Hood and Hill along with Gobert manning the middle. It'll be a matter if our offense can produce. Given that Hood is a bigger guard, I wouldn't be surprised if Young starts again. Johnson will be a good matchup for Deng.
OKC will be a grind it out game like against Houston; all depends on how much Westbrook goes off. I honestly don't see Indiana being that good; still a playoff team, but I felt like they got worse this offseason. As for Atlanta, Howard and Millsap will probably be a tougher matchup for our frontcourt. I'm going with a 2-2 record with wins against Utah and Indiana. |
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:31 am Post subject: |
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2-3. _________________ #CowboysNation
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:36 am Post subject: |
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The Logo wrote: | Utah is without Hayward and possibly Favors, they'll still have a solid defensive backcourt of Hood and Hill along with Gobert manning the middle. It'll be a matter if our offense can produce. Given that Hood is a bigger guard, I wouldn't be surprised if Young starts again. Johnson will be a good matchup for Deng.
OKC will be a grind it out game like against Houston; all depends on how much Westbrook goes off. I honestly don't see Indiana being that good; still a playoff team, but I felt like they got worse this offseason. As for Atlanta, Howard and Millsap will probably be a tougher matchup for our frontcourt. I'm going with a 2-2 record with wins against Utah and Indiana. |
My goodness, OKC has the potential to be a tank team if WB misses any significant time on the court. No way he can sustain that style of play. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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frijolero01 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:36 am Post subject: |
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Russell1 wrote: | 2-2. If we go 3-1, I'm making a playoff thread. |
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The Logo Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:38 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | The Logo wrote: | Utah is without Hayward and possibly Favors, they'll still have a solid defensive backcourt of Hood and Hill along with Gobert manning the middle. It'll be a matter if our offense can produce. Given that Hood is a bigger guard, I wouldn't be surprised if Young starts again. Johnson will be a good matchup for Deng.
OKC will be a grind it out game like against Houston; all depends on how much Westbrook goes off. I honestly don't see Indiana being that good; still a playoff team, but I felt like they got worse this offseason. As for Atlanta, Howard and Millsap will probably be a tougher matchup for our frontcourt. I'm going with a 2-2 record with wins against Utah and Indiana. |
My goodness, OKC has the potential to be a tank team if WB misses any significant time on the court. No way he can sustain that style of play. |
Yeah, that team did not look good against Philly last night, definitely would've lost if Westbrook didn't hit those two clutch jumpers from the right wing. Adams may have the better night, but Mozgov will be able to hold his own/bang with him. We should treat Roberson like Tony Allen and have his defender roam around on the help, until he can prove he can make his own shots. |
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:42 am Post subject: |
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Utah will be tough game to win, but I think if we can get the win, it could propel us to a 4-0 or 3-1 trip. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:45 am Post subject: |
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The Logo wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | The Logo wrote: | Utah is without Hayward and possibly Favors, they'll still have a solid defensive backcourt of Hood and Hill along with Gobert manning the middle. It'll be a matter if our offense can produce. Given that Hood is a bigger guard, I wouldn't be surprised if Young starts again. Johnson will be a good matchup for Deng.
OKC will be a grind it out game like against Houston; all depends on how much Westbrook goes off. I honestly don't see Indiana being that good; still a playoff team, but I felt like they got worse this offseason. As for Atlanta, Howard and Millsap will probably be a tougher matchup for our frontcourt. I'm going with a 2-2 record with wins against Utah and Indiana. |
My goodness, OKC has the potential to be a tank team if WB misses any significant time on the court. No way he can sustain that style of play. |
Yeah, that team did not look good against Philly last night, definitely would've lost if Westbrook didn't hit those two clutch jumpers from the right wing. Adams may have the better night, but Mozgov will be able to hold his own/bang with him. We should treat Roberson like Tony Allen and have his defender roam around on the help, until he can prove he can make his own shots. |
Their floor spacing is atrocious. It's going to be a long year for them. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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MIMLaker Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:52 am Post subject: |
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1-3. First road trip, with that back-to-back at the end. I give them Utah as I think we have an edge in overall team speed and quickness, but this will be the first big test.
Not about the wins - it's about the learning. |
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Triangle_Offense Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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1-3 |
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thurloly Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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1-3
But we can do 2-2 or 3-1 if everything goes our way. |
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CamReddish Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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adkindo wrote: | Utah will be tough game to win, but I think if we can get the win, it could propel us to a 4-0 or 3-1 trip. |
Im with you |
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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1-3 is the most realistic prediction..
but it could easily be 0-4
2-2 would be considerably tougher, but it's still in the ballpark _________________ LBJ + AD = More rings
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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4-0
Team has the full confidence right now. |
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