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leking006 Star Player
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 8:52 pm Post subject: #8 SPOT IS SECURED. REST OR GO FOR 6TH SPOT??? |
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Now that Lakers clinched the #8 spot.
Do you think it's better for AD and Bron to rest and accept that they will be in the play-in or they should go for the 6th spot?
A.
Rest Bron and AD
Win the play-in first day
Playoffs vs Suns
B.
Play remaining games with Bron and AD
Play hard to win all the remaining games
Hope for Blazers to lose 2 games
Playoffs vs Clippers
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miggz23 Star Player
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 8:55 pm Post subject: Re: #8 SPOT IS SECURED. REST OR GO FOR 6TH SPOT??? |
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leking006 wrote: | Now that Lakers clinched the #8 spot.
Do you think it's better for AD and Bron to rest and accept that they will be in the play-in or they should go for the 6th spot? |
This team still need to learn how to play together. Unfortunately they will need the last couple of games to dial in. Hoping Schro is back by then. |
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slavavov Star Player
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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B.
Gotta go for the 6th spot and develop confidence, rhythm and cohesion for the playoffs. Now is not the time to rest. _________________ Lakers 49ers Chargers Dodgers |
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leking006 Star Player
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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slavavov wrote: | B.
Gotta go for the 6th spot and develop confidence, rhythm and cohesion for the playoffs. Now is not the time to rest. |
But their fate is not just on their hands now. They need to win all 4 games. And Blazers to lose 2 games. |
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MookieBetts50 Star Player
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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A.
We're still limping to the finish but hey at least we know we match up better agaimst PHX than LAC. Besides we should be able to handle a one man Dubs squad for the play-in with our team at full strength and rested. |
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mad55557777 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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leking006 wrote: | slavavov wrote: | B.
Gotta go for the 6th spot and develop confidence, rhythm and cohesion for the playoffs. Now is not the time to rest. |
But their fate is not just on their hands now. They need to win all 4 games. And Blazers to lose 2 games. |
Phx will go 100% against the blazers, don’t know what Utah will do |
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cathy78 Star Player
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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Just get and stay healthy! Develop some more chemistry and confidence along the way as bonus. |
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BandwagonLBJhopper Star Player
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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Would rather draw PHX - I’m not saying you throw games, but I’m not forcing anything either |
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activeverb Retired Number
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 9:20 pm Post subject: Re: #8 SPOT IS SECURED. REST OR GO FOR 6TH SPOT??? |
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leking006 wrote: | Now that Lakers clinched the #8 spot.
Do you think it's better for AD and Bron to rest and accept that they will be in the play-in or they should go for the 6th spot?
A.
Rest Bron and AD
Win the play-in first day
Playoffs vs Suns
B.
Play remaining games with Bron and AD
Play hard to win all the remaining games
Hope for Blazers to lose 2 games
Playoffs vs Clippers |
"Rest" is the wrong way to look at it.
If they are healthy enough, they should play. If they need to heal, they shouldn't.
So it's about "healing," not "rest." |
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leking006 Star Player
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 9:59 pm Post subject: Re: #8 SPOT IS SECURED. REST OR GO FOR 6TH SPOT??? |
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activeverb wrote: | leking006 wrote: | Now that Lakers clinched the #8 spot.
Do you think it's better for AD and Bron to rest and accept that they will be in the play-in or they should go for the 6th spot?
A.
Rest Bron and AD
Win the play-in first day
Playoffs vs Suns
B.
Play remaining games with Bron and AD
Play hard to win all the remaining games
Hope for Blazers to lose 2 games
Playoffs vs Clippers |
"Rest" is the wrong way to look at it.
If they are healthy enough, they should play. If they need to heal, they shouldn't.
So it's about "healing," not "rest." |
Obviously it's rest to heal. |
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jonnybravo Retired Number
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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I'd take the rest and forego the 6th seed. We know the team we have when we're healthy. _________________ KOBE |
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babyskyhook Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 12:20 am Post subject: |
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I want the 7 seed, so sit Lebron, AD and a bunch of other guys vs NY and take an L.
Then play the full squad vs Houston and Indy to work on chemistry and timing. Get the Ws.
Sit everyone vs the Pels and take one more L if needed to stay in 7th. |
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DeeAgeaux Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 1:30 am Post subject: |
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For one game Steph can go absolutely nutz and beat the Lakers no matter how well the Lakers are playing. Killing Plan A. |
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 2:22 am Post subject: |
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We need to avoid the Clippers in the first round, we need LeBron ready for that series, so I would like to get the 7th or 8th spot. The only problem would be the Suns tanking and the Clippers winning, we need Phoenix to win at least 2 games. |
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governator Retired Number
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 3:13 am Post subject: |
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Play to win every game |
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danzag Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 4:18 am Post subject: |
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governator wrote: | Play to win every game |
This |
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audioaxes Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 5:49 am Post subject: |
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we should have let the Suns win this game to help them stay #2. They just might start trying to throw games themselves to avoid a 1st round matchup against the Lakers. _________________ (bleep) Kawhi |
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lakersfever714 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 6:34 am Post subject: |
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Why would you ever want to go to 6th and potentially face the Clippers in the first round when you could sweep the Suns in the first round? _________________ LeGoat! LeMazing! LeGend! |
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cthroatgtr Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 6:35 am Post subject: |
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Need to get integrated again so I expect that is how they will play this. Lebron needs a few games back. Rest guys that need it. I think Kuz was one of those he looked gassed last game. He isn't used to being a primary ball handler he was bringing the ball up a lot. |
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ThePageDude Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 6:52 am Post subject: |
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Let's say Lebron comes back at least 80-90% with games to spare. Then there are many silver linings to take hope from, instead of remaining fixated on the negatives:
* AD is looking at or very near 100%
* KCP load-managed during the season and now looks ready to go.
* Kuzma needed rest having played high minutes all season, he's going to get it now that our playoff situation is mostly settled
* DS manages to get rest after carrying the load for 2nd half. Silver lining.
* Wes Matthews is (finally) playing like the vet he is.
* Gasol is playing at his best level this season, just needs more reps with Trezz.
* Drummond will have a solid 20 games playing with AD, much needed.
* AC got a few games rest, looks to be healing, is always ready mentally.
* KNOCK ON WOOD. McLemore is the first shooter that is fulfilling the role of a shooter in a Lakers uniform! Anyone have an anti-jinx?
Lots of positives. I'm really just waiting for ONE thing: LBJ to come back healthy and be 90+ % in the play-ins. Then we roll. |
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Zhengi Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 7:39 am Post subject: |
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danzag wrote: | governator wrote: | Play to win every game |
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Just play and win the games. Everything else will fall into place. _________________ I'm like a Hadouken, down-right Fierce! |
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troy Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 7:42 am Post subject: |
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Avoid 6th spot if it means Clippers first round. |
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activeverb Retired Number
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 8:05 am Post subject: Re: #8 SPOT IS SECURED. REST OR GO FOR 6TH SPOT??? |
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leking006 wrote: | activeverb wrote: | leking006 wrote: | Now that Lakers clinched the #8 spot.
Do you think it's better for AD and Bron to rest and accept that they will be in the play-in or they should go for the 6th spot?
A.
Rest Bron and AD
Win the play-in first day
Playoffs vs Suns
B.
Play remaining games with Bron and AD
Play hard to win all the remaining games
Hope for Blazers to lose 2 games
Playoffs vs Clippers |
"Rest" is the wrong way to look at it.
If they are healthy enough, they should play. If they need to heal, they shouldn't.
So it's about "healing," not "rest." |
Obviously it's rest to heal. |
Not really. Resting has a connotation of tiredness. Healing has a connotation of injury.
I think if you use the word heal versus rest it's significantly different |
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LakerDYnasty72 Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 8:20 am Post subject: Re: #8 SPOT IS SECURED. REST OR GO FOR 6TH SPOT??? |
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activeverb wrote: | leking006 wrote: | activeverb wrote: | leking006 wrote: | Now that Lakers clinched the #8 spot.
Do you think it's better for AD and Bron to rest and accept that they will be in the play-in or they should go for the 6th spot?
A.
Rest Bron and AD
Win the play-in first day
Playoffs vs Suns
B.
Play remaining games with Bron and AD
Play hard to win all the remaining games
Hope for Blazers to lose 2 games
Playoffs vs Clippers |
"Rest" is the wrong way to look at it.
If they are healthy enough, they should play. If they need to heal, they shouldn't.
So it's about "healing," not "rest." |
Obviously it's rest to heal. |
Not really. Resting has a connotation of tiredness. Healing has a connotation of injury.
I think if you use the word heal versus rest it's significantly different |
You're both correct. So, let's heal any potential rifts by putting to rest any unnecessary debates right now. |
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textbook Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 8:32 am Post subject: |
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THE EIGHTH SPOT IS NOT SECURED SO NONE OF THE ABOVE.
We can still lose two in the play in and be out of the playoffs.
Try to WIN EVERY GAME |
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