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Kblo247! Star Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Getting Utah when they have no playoff confidence and same with the suns isn’t a horrible thing at all. |
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DrDent Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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After the Nets game, it's going to be really touch and go.
Assume the L.
Unless an early return from our stars, 5 of the next 7 games are likely L's (Jazz x 2, Mavs x 2, Celtics...Knicks and Hornets are the other 2 of those 7). That will put the team in the 7th seed (or 8th), and in the play in.
If there is a bright side, let's assume they return right after that. Still a really good shot to avoid play in with a win streak.
But not ideal...but nothing about this season has been so far _________________ "One thing I admire about Kuzma is his unwavering confidence. He truly has no idea that he’s not as good as he thinks." - Killer_Z |
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ahaider Star Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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DrDent wrote: | After the Nets game, it's going to be really touch and go.
Assume the L.
Unless an early return from our stars, 5 of the next 7 games are likely L's (Jazz x 2, Mavs x 2, Celtics...Knicks and Hornets are the other 2 of those 7). That will put the team in the 7th seed (or 8th), and in the play in.
If there is a bright side, let's assume they return right after that. Still a really good shot to avoid play in with a win streak.
But not ideal...but nothing about this season has been so far |
We’re looking at Dallas for AD’s return. I think it’s possible Lebron returns for the first game with fans because I think he would serenade in that. I feel like they’re purposely trying to manage expectation by projecting a far date and then allowing him the opportunity to return when he feels ready. _________________ Author of James Harden and the Strip Club
"The key to good decision making is not knowledge. It is understanding. We are swimming in the former. We are desperately lacking in the latter." - Malcom Gladwell |
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leking006 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 1:40 am Post subject: |
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ahaider wrote: | DrDent wrote: | After the Nets game, it's going to be really touch and go.
Assume the L.
Unless an early return from our stars, 5 of the next 7 games are likely L's (Jazz x 2, Mavs x 2, Celtics...Knicks and Hornets are the other 2 of those 7). That will put the team in the 7th seed (or 8th), and in the play in.
If there is a bright side, let's assume they return right after that. Still a really good shot to avoid play in with a win streak.
But not ideal...but nothing about this season has been so far |
We’re looking at Dallas for AD’s return. I think it’s possible Lebron returns for the first game with fans because I think he would serenade in that. I feel like they’re purposely trying to manage expectation by projecting a far date and then allowing him the opportunity to return when he feels ready. |
But he is still not even doing any shoot around or non contact practice, so I think he will not be returning soon. Maybe the end of the month is the more realistic one. |
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Four Decade Bandwagon Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:29 am Post subject: |
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Turning into an interesting numbers game.
20 games left. 11 of them in April. 9 in May. The first Mavs game is 7 out.
Plenty of tough games even after the speculated return dates of James and Davis.
Not a lot of season left to get them back healthy and playoff ready. Especially with the pressure of winning to keep from falling too far and no rest if they have to go through the play in.
And no mercy from motivated opposing teams that would like nothing more then to keep the dangerous Lakers team down and by some small chance out of the playoffs.
Lakers need to find a way to steal a couple of these April games. Then hope Davis and James are “playoff ready” almost immediately. Because looking at how this season is counting down, the playoffs start now. |
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chrisca91 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 7:38 am Post subject: |
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I'll stick with my initial projection. Both AD and LBJ don't come back, and lakers miss the playoffs. |
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ahaider Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:37 am Post subject: |
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leking006 wrote: | ahaider wrote: | DrDent wrote: | After the Nets game, it's going to be really touch and go.
Assume the L.
Unless an early return from our stars, 5 of the next 7 games are likely L's (Jazz x 2, Mavs x 2, Celtics...Knicks and Hornets are the other 2 of those 7). That will put the team in the 7th seed (or 8th), and in the play in.
If there is a bright side, let's assume they return right after that. Still a really good shot to avoid play in with a win streak.
But not ideal...but nothing about this season has been so far |
We’re looking at Dallas for AD’s return. I think it’s possible Lebron returns for the first game with fans because I think he would serenade in that. I feel like they’re purposely trying to manage expectation by projecting a far date and then allowing him the opportunity to return when he feels ready. |
But he is still not even doing any shoot around or non contact practice, so I think he will not be returning soon. Maybe the end of the month is the more realistic one. |
He’s shooting every day and before games. From all indications AD is back within 2 weeks time. _________________ Author of James Harden and the Strip Club
"The key to good decision making is not knowledge. It is understanding. We are swimming in the former. We are desperately lacking in the latter." - Malcom Gladwell |
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danzag Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:04 am Post subject: |
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Remaining schedule
April:
@ Nets
@ Knicks
@ Hornets
vs Celtics
vs Jazz
vs Jazz
@ Mavs
@ Mavs
@ Magic
@ Wizards
vs Kings
May:
vs Raptors
vs Nuggets
@ Clippers
@ Blazers
vs Suns
vs Knicks
vs Rockets
@ Pacers
@ Pelicans
Davis and Drummond are good enough for us to go at least .500 during that final stretch, IMHO.
And there's at least 6 or 7 games that should (and must) be easy wins. |
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leking006 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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ahaider wrote: | leking006 wrote: | ahaider wrote: | DrDent wrote: | After the Nets game, it's going to be really touch and go.
Assume the L.
Unless an early return from our stars, 5 of the next 7 games are likely L's (Jazz x 2, Mavs x 2, Celtics...Knicks and Hornets are the other 2 of those 7). That will put the team in the 7th seed (or 8th), and in the play in.
If there is a bright side, let's assume they return right after that. Still a really good shot to avoid play in with a win streak.
But not ideal...but nothing about this season has been so far |
We’re looking at Dallas for AD’s return. I think it’s possible Lebron returns for the first game with fans because I think he would serenade in that. I feel like they’re purposely trying to manage expectation by projecting a far date and then allowing him the opportunity to return when he feels ready. |
But he is still not even doing any shoot around or non contact practice, so I think he will not be returning soon. Maybe the end of the month is the more realistic one. |
He’s shooting every day and before games. From all indications AD is back within 2 weeks time. |
I am talking about Bron |
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leking006 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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danzag wrote: | Remaining schedule
April:
@ Nets W
@ Knicks
@ Hornets
vs Celtics
vs Jazz
vs Jazz
@ Mavs
@ Mavs
@ Magic
@ Wizards
vs Kings
May:
vs Raptors
vs Nuggets
@ Clippers
@ Blazers
vs Suns
vs Knicks
vs Rockets
@ Pacers
@ Pelicans
Davis and Drummond are good enough for us to go at least .500 during that final stretch, IMHO.
And there's at least 6 or 7 games that should (and must) be easy wins. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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I was told we would barely win a game with LBJ/AD out by some esteemed LG posters. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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chantruong Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | I was told we would barely win a game with LBJ/AD out by some esteemed LG posters. |
I don't blame them, they are still traumatized by what we went through in 2019 |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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chantruong wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | I was told we would barely win a game with LBJ/AD out by some esteemed LG posters. |
I don't blame them, they are still traumatized by what we went through in 2019 |
Vogel _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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leking006 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | I was told we would barely win a game with LBJ/AD out by some esteemed LG posters. |
When Lakers is shooting well they probably destroy any team as their defense will always be there.
When Lakers is shooting decent they will still probably win it.
When Lakers is shooting blanks, they still have a chance because of their D.
Bottomline, they will always have a chance in a game because their defense is consistent. (Not including when they are playing Harrell @ C spot, paint defense with that lineup sucks). |
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leking006 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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Today:
Lakers win
Blazers win (Lakers 1.5 GA)
Mavs ( Lakers 3 GA)
Grizz (Lakers 5.5 GA)
Spurs (Lakers 7.5 GA)
Warriors win (Lakers 8 GA)
Lakers 3 Games ahead of 7th spot
Tomorrows notable games:
Mavs vs Spurs
Blazers vs Heat
Grizz vs Pacers |
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P.K. Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:01 am Post subject: |
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After Sat win against Nets
#5 Lakers 33-20, 7 games behind 1st
#6 Blazers 31-21, 8.5 GB 1st
#7 Mavs 29-22, 10 GB 1st
Update on Lebron today was that he's expected to miss 10 more games
@ Knicks
@ Hornets
vs Celtics
vs Jazz
vs Jazz
@ Mavs
@ Mavs
@ Magic
@ Wizards
vs Kings (Apr 30th)
And might possibly return against the Raptors on May 2nd.
AD: It was announced today (Sat) that he'll be re-evaluated when they return from this roadtrip. Estimated 10-14 days _________________ LBJ + AD = More rings
Never argue with a fool - listeners can't tell you apart
Wilt's unstoppable fadeaway: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O9MgNfcGJA
NPZ's Magic Johnson mix: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8Qbo0WqvOI
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leking006 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:31 am Post subject: |
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P.K. wrote: | After Sat win against Nets
#5 Lakers 33-20, 7 games behind 1st
#6 Blazers 31-21, 8.5 GB 1st
#7 Mavs 29-22, 10 GB 1st
Update on Lebron today was that he's expected to miss 10 more games
@ Knicks
@ Hornets
vs Celtics
vs Jazz
vs Jazz
@ Mavs
@ Mavs
@ Magic
@ Wizards
vs Kings (Apr 30th)
And might possibly return against the Raptors on May 2nd. |
How about AD? |
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P.K. Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:43 am Post subject: |
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leking006 wrote: | P.K. wrote: | After Sat win against Nets
#5 Lakers 33-20, 7 games behind 1st
#6 Blazers 31-21, 8.5 GB 1st
#7 Mavs 29-22, 10 GB 1st
Update on Lebron today was that he's expected to miss 10 more games
@ Knicks
@ Hornets
vs Celtics
vs Jazz
vs Jazz
@ Mavs
@ Mavs
@ Magic
@ Wizards
vs Kings (Apr 30th)
And might possibly return against the Raptors on May 2nd. |
How about AD? |
Announced today (Sat) that he'll be re-evaluated when they return from this roadtrip. Estimated 10-14 days _________________ LBJ + AD = More rings
Never argue with a fool - listeners can't tell you apart
Wilt's unstoppable fadeaway: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O9MgNfcGJA
NPZ's Magic Johnson mix: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8Qbo0WqvOI |
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SPO200 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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It's kinda unfair that with the (bleep) of season that Boston is doing, they still have great chances of even finishing 4th in the East while in the West they would be trying to get into the play-in. And on the other hand we would still have chances in the East to be 1st. |
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Lakersfan1211 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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Nuggets about to lose to Celtics. |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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Still a little early...there will be a little cat and mouse game in the standings trying to avoid the Lakers.
Utah and Phoenix seem to be banking on the Lakers not dropping below 6. |
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windycitycane Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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LakerSD wrote: | Still a little early...there will be a little cat and mouse game in the standings trying to avoid the Lakers.
Utah and Phoenix seem to be banking on the Lakers not dropping below 6. |
Ah, the rare ‘tank while the top seed’ to avoid us in the playoffs. Lol. _________________ "I bought the Lakers so I could beat the Celtics" - Dr. Jerry Buss |
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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Anthony Davis coming back soon should give us the chance to take over the 4th spot in the standings. |
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chantruong Star Player
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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Lakersfan1211 wrote: | Nuggets about to lose to Celtics. |
Possibly good but it means the Celdicks may be rolling when we play them on Thursday |
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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Grizzles lose |
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