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Quote from: Japinat on April 30, 2024, 09:01:24 AM

If Lebron is still chasing for a championship, he should leave the Lakers and look for another team and build a super team again. Best chance for him to get a champion is to really pair with the best in the league, he can't be with the Clippers but I like to see him playing with the Dallas or Golden State, for sure there's a high chance that he can get another championship. Between the two, I think the Warriors will be able to accommodate him if the Warriors will not sign Klay and will trade Wiggins.

He is not already on peak performance unlike the time when he can still afford building his own superstar. Even himself is already considered as liability on some his games since he can’t carry anymore a team using his own skills.

I believe his best chance to get a championship is to join a team with solid line-up already like what you suggested such as Warriors that only missed a certain role to complete their roster. I believe he can replace Klay Thompson if ever he decided to request a trade already.

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Say what you will about the Lakers, they gave it a good run and it was a great game to watch that came down to the wire. I wish they would have had a timeout left at the end so they could have run a proper play to try and get the win, but rules are what they are with the replay challenges. I wouldn’t be surprised if tonight’s outcome doesn’t spur a rule change.

I'd say the Lakers performed well throughout this series. At least they didn't look like underdogs against a tough opponent like the Nuggets. I think their main problem in this series was that they made the same mistakes at the end of all the games, as well as the fact that it was mostly just LeBron and AD trying to do something.
I'm wondering if this will be LeBron's last season or if he will decide to re-sign with the Lakers for one more season.

If Lebron is still chasing for a championship, he should leave the Lakers and look for another team and build a super team again. Best chance for him to get a champion is to really pair with the best in the league, he can't be with the Clippers but I like to see him playing with the Dallas or Golden State, for sure there's a high chance that he can get another championship. Between the two, I think the Warriors will be able to accommodate him if the Warriors will not sign Klay and will trade Wiggins.

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Quote from: OgNasty on April 30, 2024, 03:41:04 AM

Say what you will about the Lakers, they gave it a good run and it was a great game to watch that came down to the wire. I wish they would have had a timeout left at the end so they could have run a proper play to try and get the win, but rules are what they are with the replay challenges. I wouldn’t be surprised if tonight’s outcome doesn’t spur a rule change.

I'd say the Lakers performed well throughout this series. At least they didn't look like underdogs against a tough opponent like the Nuggets. I think their main problem in this series was that they made the same mistakes at the end of all the games, as well as the fact that it was mostly just LeBron and AD trying to do something.
I'm wondering if this will be LeBron's last season or if he will decide to re-sign with the Lakers for one more season.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on April 30, 2024, 01:54:58 AM

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That's one heck of a perimeter running shot from Jamal Murray for a game-winner. That's not easy, I could tell. No balance, feet not set, and being in front of a defender. He really mastered basketball to be able to do that.

I wouldn't blame them, they know that it's going to happen and Reaves was there to guard Murray but he's just too slippery. The problem there is that coach Darvin Ham didn't reserved any timeout for the last clutch plays like it's needed for those remaining seconds. And he didn't also used some on 3rd quarter when the momentum was with the Denver Nuggets, he didn't cut them off and let like 6+ points to be made by the Nuggets before he finally called it. If there's one to blame, it's obvious but the game's done and as I've said, no blaming anymore as that won't change the results.

With still more than 2 minutes left in the game the Lakers have no timeout anymore. The outcome could be different if they still have a timeout as they can design a play for a 3 point shot and the Lakers could win by 1 point. But you are right, what's done is done, Lakers just not as clutch as the Nuggets as they are only good at the start but always fail to finish the game with a win.

And take note, Murray was not even 100% in that game, before the game he was listed as questionable but he did play and was the hero in the game. The Lakers players just did the right thing, it only differ on the coaching job.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on April 30, 2024, 01:54:58 AM

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That's one heck of a perimeter running shot from Jamal Murray for a game-winner. That's not easy, I could tell. No balance, feet not set, and being in front of a defender. He really mastered basketball to be able to do that.

I wouldn't blame them, they know that it's going to happen and Reaves was there to guard Murray but he's just too slippery. The problem there is that coach Darvin Ham didn't reserved any timeout for the last clutch plays like it's needed for those remaining seconds. And he didn't also used some on 3rd quarter when the momentum was with the Denver Nuggets, he didn't cut them off and let like 6+ points to be made by the Nuggets before he finally called it. If there's one to blame, it's obvious but the game's done and as I've said, no blaming anymore as that won't change the results.

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Quote from: Hypnosis00 on April 30, 2024, 07:34:34 AM

I like this match up, it's a new one for the Nuggets but I still like the Nuggets as they are the defending champion. Jokic cannot be limited here, he can still score and if doubled, he will easily make passes and that will be hard for the Wolves to stop because they are not playing a small ball, the two bigs will be not too fast to rotate. We will see what will happen in game 1 but if I will have to bet on the series, I'll take Nuggets (-1.5) to win the series.

Jokic is very flexible, ball handler, sees more of his teammates and looks on who's free from the outside and inside and more of a playmaker. But if he needs to attack, he'd do it.

But I don't want to think that the Timberwolves can't do anything there, they're also strong and we've seen how they've swept the Suns that has notable players as well offensively.

I like to see how both of these teams with their defenses since they're all good in offense and they've got their scoring machines.

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Wolves and Nuggets for sure will be interesting as both have that capabilities to win games against each other, twin towers against the Joker, while a one on one match up between Murray and ANT might bring the fire up.

Defensively, I don't see ANT guarding Murray and vice versa, it will be Aaron Gordon's job to stop ANT. But in terms of impact yeah, both are very important for their teams and they really need to have a good game in order for them to win the game.

Will mostly be Gobert against Jokic and so KAT might pose a lot of mismatch, but the thing with KAT is that he has 3 point shooting so for me he will be the big difference in this series and he shouldn't get into foul trouble to help the T'Wolves.

Murray is offensive player so maybe he will be in trouble if he will be assigned to defend ANT but maybe there will be a good adjustment made on their rotation since they also need to defend the big guys of Wolves which we know that they are capable to give score if needed and also can be a lethal on defensive ends. For sure that Nuggets will get a big problem of twin towers of Wolves plus they have ANT which can give them a lot of problem on each side of the court. The match up between Wolves and Nuggets is a good one to see since we could able to see some great action knowing that both teams are so match. Also it will be good if Gordon will defend KAT since he can able stop the guy. But let see what will be the adjustment made by Nuggets on this since Wolves is so strong this season.

I like this match up, it's a new one for the Nuggets but I still like the Nuggets as they are the defending champion. Jokic cannot be limited here, he can still score and if doubled, he will easily make passes and that will be hard for the Wolves to stop because they are not playing a small ball, the two bigs will be not too fast to rotate. We will see what will happen in game 1 but if I will have to bet on the series, I'll take Nuggets (-1.5) to win the series.

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Quote from: Baofeng on April 30, 2024, 05:09:42 AM

Quote from: Fredomago on April 30, 2024, 04:46:42 AM

Wolves and Nuggets for sure will be interesting as both have that capabilities to win games against each other, twin towers against the Joker, while a one on one match up between Murray and ANT might bring the fire up.

Defensively, I don't see ANT guarding Murray and vice versa, it will be Aaron Gordon's job to stop ANT. But in terms of impact yeah, both are very important for their teams and they really need to have a good game in order for them to win the game.

Will mostly be Gobert against Jokic and so KAT might pose a lot of mismatch, but the thing with KAT is that he has 3 point shooting so for me he will be the big difference in this series and he shouldn't get into foul trouble to help the T'Wolves.

Murray is offensive player so maybe he will be in trouble if he will be assigned to defend ANT but maybe there will be a good adjustment made on their rotation since they also need to defend the big guys of Wolves which we know that they are capable to give score if needed and also can be a lethal on defensive ends. For sure that Nuggets will get a big problem of twin towers of Wolves plus they have ANT which can give them a lot of problem on each side of the court. The match up between Wolves and Nuggets is a good one to see since we could able to see some great action knowing that both teams are so match. Also it will be good if Gordon will defend KAT since he can able stop the guy. But let see what will be the adjustment made by Nuggets on this since Wolves is so strong this season.

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The Lakers did good but it's not just enough. Anthony Davis got his one shoulder injured and yet he still able to play and tried his best since it's on his mind that it's gonna be their last match win or lose. His rebounding was also on his one arm only since the other one was injured. That clutch play at the last few seconds when Murray did tried to shoot first but it didn't went it but, you know what's the winning moment there? When the ball and rebound should be for the Lakers but Aaron Gordon got the ball and then passed back to Murray and it went in.
That's the moment when they're able to analyze that the last shot will be theirs and again, Murray did his thing and another highlight for this match when Murray did posterized Lebron. What a way to do that to one of the best in the leagues when you don't really do those plays. Nuggets is on fire and they're going to face Timberwolves and I like this match, we'd see Gobert against Jokic. And unlike Lakers, they won't have any problem with the rebounds and under the ring defense.

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Quote from: Fredomago on April 30, 2024, 04:46:42 AM

Wolves and Nuggets for sure will be interesting as both have that capabilities to win games against each other, twin towers against the Joker, while a one on one match up between Murray and ANT might bring the fire up.

Defensively, I don't see ANT guarding Murray and vice versa, it will be Aaron Gordon's job to stop ANT. But in terms of impact yeah, both are very important for their teams and they really need to have a good game in order for them to win the game.

Will mostly be Gobert against Jokic and so KAT might pose a lot of mismatch, but the thing with KAT is that he has 3 point shooting so for me he will be the big difference in this series and he shouldn't get into foul trouble to help the T'Wolves.

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Quote from: Oasisman on April 29, 2024, 03:54:12 PM

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A few things i notice in this first stage of the post season, is one of the first time in a lot of years i dont see so much 4-0 in the first stage, and this is really good for th sport and the fans.

Only one 4-0 and was in an unexpected match, i dont know why Phoneix Suns do so bad against Timberwolves. But well congratulations for Minesota.

The other surprise for me is the Pacers 3-1 up against the super Milwaukee.

During the first round, we could always expect a sweep from any of the below seeded team. it's not like I've never seen it for a lot of years, as far as I could remember we've seen one from last year where the 76ers swept the Nets in the first round, so I'm not sure why you haven't seen a 4-0 a lot more often in the first round since in that kind of stage it is where sweep are happening more often lol.
The Wolves are just a way more better team than the Suns. Everyone knows that the Suns plays no defense, though they have enough offensive fire power but playing against a team who plays better from both ends of the floor is just a perfect recipe for disaster. This has always been the problem with the Suns since they have regularly entered the playoffs. Too bad for Booker, still he struggling to reach the finals even with Durant and Beal on his team.
Everyone has Durant under their radar on what's his next move after getting badly swept by the ever improving Minnesota Timberwolves. What's even more exciting is we may see a rematch between the Denver Nuggets and the Wolves in the 2nd round. I think they are now going to be a pretty good match up to watch.

Yup but I also didn't expect that it will happen to Phoenix with KD , Booker and Beal all are firepowers though it's not about the offense as Wolves shows them the combination of both offense and defense, with the twin towers and ANT that's really something that can compete on both sides of the floor, I like the confidence that Wolves gave ANT as he mostly attacks the basket whenever he have his chance, I think Beal or Booker's defense is not enough for him as he can quickly attack and elevates, chance for him now to increase the hype, playing against the defending champ, let see if he can continue flexing his way..

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This would be an exciting match-up and a rematch as well. How can they defend Joker? How can they defend Edwards as well. This is an interesting match-up, and I will not make a prediction because it's hard to make one TBH. Cheesy

You bet it really is! well, congratulations to them for winning this series to be honest, the Lakers don't really have any chance with the kinds of players they have, they can't seem to find the rhythms to get together and finish the game with wins and their chance is finally over right now. This is so far the coldest poster I've ever seen on the playoffs series this year. Their next match-up are more exciting than this one because that's when the real battle begins.

Lakers chance is over as they failed to extend their chance, losing is no longer an argument like what you mentioned, with players that they've got which can't blend their games together, there's no way that they can catch up against the defending champ who really known for distributing the ball and find the open man to take the shot, though they fought so well just not enough to snatch the game.

Wolves and Nuggets for sure will be interesting as both have that capabilities to win games against each other, twin towers against the Joker, while a one on one match up between Murray and ANT might bring the fire up.

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Quote from: OgNasty on April 30, 2024, 03:41:04 AM

Say what you will about the Lakers, they gave it a good run and it was a great game to watch that came down to the wire. I wish they would have had a timeout left at the end so they could have run a proper play to try and get the win, but rules are what they are with the replay challenges. I wouldn’t be surprised if tonight’s outcome doesn’t spur a rule change.

Still not enough though, as I have said before it will be 4-1 in favor of the Nuggets. James did everything, Rui step up in this game, but somewhat AD was wincing in pain in the 2nd quarter if I'm not mistaken.

Now it's going to be Nuggets vs the Twolves, let's see how ANT trash talking will do against the defending champ. He has been trash talking KD in their series against the Suns and it goes well for him. But here it's totally different as they are facing the team that has won the trophy and knows what other teams are going to do and then make adjustments. I have the Nuggets slight advantage in this series, Twolves doesn't have the experience yet in this kind of games specially ANT. He might be compared to Michael Jordan as I have seen in several social media post, but it's going to be hard to win against the mentality of a champion. Look what Jamal Murray did to the Lakers, 2 buzzer beaters.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on April 30, 2024, 01:54:58 AM

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That's one heck of a perimeter running shot from Jamal Murray for a game-winner. That's not easy, I could tell. No balance, feet not set, and being in front of a defender. He really mastered basketball to be able to do that.

And there are early reports if I'm not mistaken that Murray is hurt. Another buzzer beater, they can now call Murray the Lakers killer, lol. And then the defense that Jokic put on Lebron on those dying seconds forcing him to pass the ball.

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Timberwolves against the Nuggets. That will be fun!

Yes, this is going to be an interesting series, we have Gobert vs Jokic for sure in the middle. Gordon another defense job for him to control ANT just like what he did to Lebron in this series, make him work for every points.

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Say what you will about the Lakers, they gave it a good run and it was a great game to watch that came down to the wire. I wish they would have had a timeout left at the end so they could have run a proper play to try and get the win, but rules are what they are with the replay challenges. I wouldn’t be surprised if tonight’s outcome doesn’t spur a rule change.

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Quote from: LogitechMouse on April 30, 2024, 01:44:46 AM

This would be an exciting match-up and a rematch as well. How can they defend Joker? How can they defend Edwards as well. This is an interesting match-up, and I will not make a prediction because it's hard to make one TBH. Cheesy

You bet it really is! well, congratulations to them for winning this series to be honest, the Lakers don't really have any chance with the kinds of players they have, they can't seem to find the rhythms to get together and finish the game with wins and their chance is finally over right now. This is so far the coldest poster I've ever seen on the playoffs series this year. Their next match-up are more exciting than this one because that's when the real battle begins.

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The Lakers just didn't learn. Cheesy

That's one heck of a perimeter running shot from Jamal Murray for a game-winner. That's not easy, I could tell. No balance, feet not set, and being in front of a defender. He really mastered basketball to be able to do that.

I won't use AD being hurt in the 2nd half which is why they lost. The Nuggets are just a better team. I mean look at Murray who keeps on attacking the paint and no one is even trying to challenge it. Lebron did but he was posterized and he ain't actually the D of Murray, he just stepped in to challenge it.

Well, this is what I expected but I am glad the Lakers made it more intense. My heart almost stopped watching the last 5 minutes of the game. No blinks. Cheesy

Timberwolves against the Nuggets. That will be fun!

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Quote from: cryptomaniac_xxx on April 29, 2024, 08:43:34 PM

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I read that Jamal Murray may not play for game 5 due to calf strain so how do you see this? Will it be 3-2? Calf strain is also a nasty injury so I think he will continue to struggle even if he forces himself to play. This is probably a good news for the bettors and fans of Lakers to recoup previous losses as they are still the underdog @3.1

Not good for the Nuggets, but they still are up 3-1 so I guess they are not yet on the panic button here. Yeah, calf and hamstring strain are worst kind of injury, even if you are not a basketball player, if you feel pain in your calf, hard to stand up and walk.

Yeah, probably there will be a shift or at least the Nuggets gap will be close out by the Lakers backers. It's now @2.17 for the Lakers so money are pouring with them. But let's see, I think the Nuggets will still be find and can adjust themselves as they have proven it time and time again that even with Murray they can win games.

2 game winners + a poster on Lebron James. That's what Jamal Murray did on this series. I also thought that he will not play, but it's the playoffs and as long as you can play, you will play because it's the title that is on the line on that game 5. The Nuggets won behind Murray's game-winning shot "AGAIN". 2 game-winning shots in one series is pretty rare, yet Murray did it.

TBH, he's one of the most underrated players and they disrespect him so much. Heck, he didn't even experienced being on an all-star game. Nobody's talking to much about him because when you say Nuggets, the first thing that comes to their mind is Jokic, and they forget about him. Well for me, they're the best duos right now in the league. Anyway, the Nuggets ended the series in 5 games, and they will be facing the Timberwolves in the 2nd round.

This would be an exciting match-up and a rematch as well. How can they defend Joker? How can they defend Edwards as well. This is an interesting match-up, and I will not make a prediction because it's hard to make one TBH. Cheesy

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Quote from: Yogee on April 29, 2024, 05:34:30 PM

I read that Jamal Murray may not play for game 5 due to calf strain so how do you see this? Will it be 3-2? Calf strain is also a nasty injury so I think he will continue to struggle even if he forces himself to play. This is probably a good news for the bettors and fans of Lakers to recoup previous losses as they are still the underdog @3.1

Not good for the Nuggets, but they still are up 3-1 so I guess they are not yet on the panic button here. Yeah, calf and hamstring strain are worst kind of injury, even if you are not a basketball player, if you feel pain in your calf, hard to stand up and walk.

Yeah, probably there will be a shift or at least the Nuggets gap will be close out by the Lakers backers. It's now @2.17 for the Lakers so money are pouring with them. But let's see, I think the Nuggets will still be find and can adjust themselves as they have proven it time and time again that even with Murray they can win games.

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They started hot again just like in game 2, but this time, they make it sure that they are going to held on that lead. Good to see the D'Lo was able to get over that last game performance with 0 points, as he comes back with a big game and make it sure that they are not going to be sweep by the Nuggets.

D Lo was a difference maker here because if he struggled, then the swept might happen. He had 21 points and had a decent shooting, that was a relief because it would be too bad if the Lakers will be swept again. Now they just have to win game 5 and then 6 to have a very exciting game 7, I hope the Lakers fans now will continue to believe as the Lakers are trying to make a history.

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Lebron's legacy will be great if he can manage to bring the team to another win and at least force a game 6.

Why not push a game 7? Grin

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OKC too strong for the Pelicans, complete team, SGA again lead OKC but Josh Giddey put on a show with 21 points.

That's fact, and swept is inevitable with the way the OKC are playing. I thought they would struggle in the first round but they showed their dominance. Looking forward to a great 2nd round series, if it's vs Dallas would be better.

So D'Lo make a statement in game 4 to at least bring the Lakers to another do or die game in Denver. Not bad from 0 to 20++ points and a great no look pass to Lebron for a highlight dunk.

I said game 6 because numbers are against them at 0-3. So the best score we can see here in 4-2 in favor of the Lakers if they steal one in the road.

Yep, OKC now leads 3-0, again, another team in a desperate must win.

How about MJ Jr beating his idol KD and sweeping them? Phoenix needs a legitimate point guard next season. There big 3 is not clicking as well, and I will say worst that KD + Harden + Kyrie when they are with Brooklyn Nets.

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Quote from: Volgastallion on April 29, 2024, 10:40:40 AM

A few things i notice in this first stage of the post season, is one of the first time in a lot of years i dont see so much 4-0 in the first stage, and this is really good for th sport and the fans.

Only one 4-0 and was in an unexpected match, i dont know why Phoneix Suns do so bad against Timberwolves. But well congratulations for Minesota.

The other surprise for me is the Pacers 3-1 up against the super Milwaukee.

Milwaukee is on the brink of saying goodbye to their dream championship with Dame because the Indiana Pacers are on fire and they happen not to have any responses to their offense since they always lose with a few points behind. I think this is it for them unless they win the next game which we all know is not that possible anymore unless they come up with some good strategy that works against the Pacers since they are back at their homecourt once again to stay alive in this series.

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