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Jordan-esque Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:22 am Post subject: Losing Streak..... and Counting? |
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We’re currently on a 3 game losing streak, and looking at the upcoming schedule, next 14 games are going to be brutal:
@ Nuggets
vs Rockets
@ Sixers
@ Hornets
@ Knicks
@ Cavaliers
vs Warriors
@ Rockets
@ Warriors
vs Blazers
vs Timberwolves
vs Grizzlies
vs Clippers
@ Rockets
11 of the next 14 games are currently against teams in the playoff picture and have winning records. Lakers can’t also seem to beat the lowly teams they’re supposed to beat, doesn’t help that their leading scorer Kyle Kuzma will be questionable on playing some of these upcoming games. Highly likely our current losing streak goes well beyond this current 3 games. _________________
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:26 am Post subject: |
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We just need to compete |
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TheBlackMamba Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:28 am Post subject: |
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I think just as we're capable of playing down to lesser competition (not that we're that great, but go figure), we've also been fairly and consistently competitive against better teams. My guess is we look back on this a month from now and find that the concerns about the schedule were overblown. It won't be pretty and don't get me wrong, we'll still be under .500, but I see us gutting out a decent amount of wins in this stretch.
My prediction is 5-9. Go into the new year at 13-22, but with an easier schedule the rest of the way. Even though our record is worse right now, this is NOT last year's fluke November team, so I don't foresee a long losing streak. A lot of the stuff that made us successful to this point is very sustainable, assuming the effort level is there, unlike last season.
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:28 am Post subject: |
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By Jan 1, things may look a LOT different than now. That's when you may hear rumors of Brook/KCP possibly being on the trade block. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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TheBlackMamba Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:30 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | By Jan 1, things may look a LOT different than now. That's when you may hear rumors of Brook/KCP possibly being on the trade block. |
You mean because the record is so bad and they're giving up on the season, or simply because of the roster imbalance and Brook's subpar play? I would think the latter. Can't all newly signed players be included in trades starting on December 15th? |
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PayasoLoco Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:38 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | By Jan 1, things may look a LOT different than now. That's when you may hear rumors of Brook/KCP possibly being on the trade block. |
Why would they trade te two contracts coming off the book that will be crucial for FA next year instead of waiting it out. Unless the trade is for a superstar |
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markjay Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:44 am Post subject: |
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PayasoLoco wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | By Jan 1, things may look a LOT different than now. That's when you may hear rumors of Brook/KCP possibly being on the trade block. |
Why would they trade te two contracts coming off the book that will be crucial for FA next year instead of waiting it out. Unless the trade is for a superstar |
Very unlikely, but *if* they could get a first for either of them, they could then use that first as part of a package to unload Deng. |
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Dr. Funkbot Star Player
Joined: 24 Sep 2001 Posts: 8188 Location: Eagle Rock
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:59 am Post subject: |
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I am not worried.
Last season we started off hot, had some injuries, then went into tank mode.
This season we are competing on the defensive end and are really close in most games even if we lose. This team is different. Yes we will likely lose a lot of these upcoming games but I think this team will be better in the second half of the season.
Why?
Well remember we had a lot of roster turnover and spent the vast majority of our shortened pre-season working on defense. Guess what our D is actually really good. But also remember Luke stated that he had no time to implement his offense. It shows. But as the season goes one the team will get time to practice more offense. And there is no tanking incentive so mark my words, we will finish the season strong! _________________ R.I.P. Doc Buss |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:06 am Post subject: |
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PayasoLoco wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | By Jan 1, things may look a LOT different than now. That's when you may hear rumors of Brook/KCP possibly being on the trade block. |
Why would they trade te two contracts coming off the book that will be crucial for FA next year instead of waiting it out. Unless the trade is for a superstar |
Trade expiring for expiring in separate transactions. If the team feels it can get a late 1st/multiple 2nds for them and also do goodwill by sending them to playoff teams, it's a win/win. Lets the team play the young guys and fully evaluate. We have lots of decisions to make re: keeping some young players. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:06 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | By Jan 1, things may look a LOT different than now. That's when you may hear rumors of Brook/KCP possibly being on the trade block. |
Wouldn’t that sink the 2 max plan? _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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Dr. Funkbot Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:20 am Post subject: |
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Also I think we will be competitive with Houston because we have really good 3 pointer defensive numbers. If we can take the 3 away from them we have a chance to beat them with our paint scoring.
It will be interesting to see how those games play out. _________________ R.I.P. Doc Buss |
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lakerlynx Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:33 am Post subject: Re: Losing Streak..... and Counting? |
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Jordan-esque wrote: | We’re currently on a 3 game losing streak, and looking at the upcoming schedule, next 14 games are going to be brutal:
@ Nuggets
vs Rockets
@ Sixers
@ Hornets
@ Knicks
@ Cavaliers
vs Warriors
@ Rockets
@ Warriors
vs Blazers
vs Timberwolves
vs Grizzlies
vs Clippers
@ Rockets
11 of the next 14 games are currently against teams in the playoff picture and have winning records. Lakers can’t also seem to beat the lowly teams they’re supposed to beat, doesn’t help that their leading scorer Kyle Kuzma will be questionable on playing some of these upcoming games. Highly likely our current losing streak goes well beyond this current 3 games. |
I'm not worried about those teams. They should be worried about us! _________________ Chick Hearn and Vin Scully. How lucky are we? |
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activeverb Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:39 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | By Jan 1, things may look a LOT different than now. That's when you may hear rumors of Brook/KCP possibly being on the trade block. |
I am sure they're on the trade block. However, I don't see us moving them unless it's part of a sign-and-trade for an impending free agent we want like George or Cousins. And then we'd have to bundle them with someone else. |
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PHILosophize Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:39 am Post subject: |
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well we are winning on saturday so the losing streak will end there
it's going to be a long month though _________________ one dog goes that way the other dog goes the other way |
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troy Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:41 am Post subject: |
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I think we'll do better than expected. This team is not as bad as they look. We can beat. 6-7 of those games are winnable (Nugs, Hornets, Knicks, Wolves, Griz, and Clips again). We may be able to get that Blazer team. |
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activeverb Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:46 am Post subject: |
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Dr. Funkbot wrote: |
This season we are competing on the defensive end and are really close in most games even if we lose. This team is different. Yes we will likely lose a lot of these upcoming games but I think this team will be better in the second half of the season.
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We started the season against a fairly easy schedule. As we are encountering better teams, our defense isn't looking as good (over the last few games we've dropped from #4 on defense to #7 -- by the end of the season I expect we'll be near the middle of the pack). That might be countered a bit by a more synchronized offense.
The challenge is that a lot of our better offensive players are not great defenders, so a lot will depend on which poison we pick. |
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trablos Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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We always play up to the competition..no reason we cant win 5-6 of those games. |
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SGVL1 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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Looking like 2-12 or 3-11. It hey we are competing on the defensive end and lose really really close now !! |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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We do have a more favorable schedule starting in 2018. But it's going to be some tough medicine to swallow until then. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Beir32 Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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It's gonna be rough. As a fan though I just wanna see fight and most importantly improvement from the youngsters. Regardless of record, these young kids have to show that they are real players in this league or at least well on their way. There has to be a reason why big time free agents wanna come to LA.
Like it or not, everything that we do this year record-wise is secondary to improvement of our young assets. It's gonna suck in June when our pick goes to someone else but I'm reeeeeeeelly hoping it pays off in July. |
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King Randle Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't be surprised if we went 7-7, but more likely 5-9. |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 2:45 pm Post subject: |
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Beir32 wrote: | It's gonna be rough. As a fan though I just wanna see fight and most importantly improvement from the youngsters. Regardless of record, these young kids have to show that they are real players in this league or at least well on their way. There has to be a reason why big time free agents wanna come to LA.
Like it or not, everything that we do this year record-wise is secondary to improvement of our young assets. It's gonna suck in June when our pick goes to someone else but I'm reeeeeeeelly hoping it pays off in July. |
Good post, as long as we compete that’s all we can ask for |
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mde24 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | We just need to compete |
No, No... What was it Kobe use to say. We just need to execute? _________________ "If you see me in a fight with a bear, prey for the bear". Ive always loved that quote. Thats "mamba mentality" we don't quit, we don't cower, we don't run. We endure and conquer. |
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70sdude Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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@ Nuggets
vs Rockets
@ Sixers
@ Hornets W
@ Knicks W
@ Cavaliers
vs Warriors
@ Rockets
@ Warriors
vs Blazers
vs Timberwolves
vs Grizzlies W
vs Clippers W
@ Rockets
Yeah, I'm thinking there's two home games that I feel optimistic for the Lakers' chances, and two road games which look possible for Laker wins. The others, well, anything else our guys can earn in this stretch will be gravy. |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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I’ll go with the following Ws:
Home: Rockets, Warriors, Grizzlies, Clippers
Road: Cavs
They *might* pull off 1 or 2 more; maybe @charlotte and one of twolves/blazers.
The road games are especially hard. Denver and Houston are tough at Home and so are the Knicks. I picked cavs only because they might catch them on an off night where they don’t feel like playing. |
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