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Lakers vs Warriors, which team will be eliminated first?

Both teams performed about the same during the regular season, and it's not so clear at this moment which of these two teams will be eliminated first. In addition, there are still 2-3 games left until the end of the regular season. So there's a small chance that the Lakers and Warriors might not face each other in the play-in tournament.

That's possible as the Warriors have 3 remaining games, their ranking will go up, so they might be placed at the top 8 which means they won't be playing in a do or die game anymore. I'm sure they will do that as I think they could win the next 3 games.

Warriors next 3 games are

Trailblazers - road game
Jazz and pelicans, both home games.

Sure thing they can win all them, the toughest opponent on the list is only the Pelicans, but since the Warriors are at home, they have the advantage over that team. Jazz and TrailBlzers, this team are in a losing streak and probably have pulled out their star players already, so it should be easy for them. I guess the Warriors are just making sure now that they'll be in the top 7, so if they would succeed, they just need to play one game and maybe will face the Denver or Minnesota. It doesn't matter to them, I think the Warriors still have a chance beating those two teams but it would be better if they'll face the Wolves first.

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Lakers vs Warriors, which team will be eliminated first?

Both teams performed about the same during the regular season, and it's not so clear at this moment which of these two teams will be eliminated first. In addition, there are still 2-3 games left until the end of the regular season. So there's a small chance that the Lakers and Warriors might not face each other in the play-in tournament.

That's possible as the Warriors have 3 remaining games, their ranking will go up, so they might be placed at the top 8 which means they won't be playing in a do or die game anymore. I'm sure they will do that as I think they could win the next 3 games.

Warriors next 3 games are

Trailblazers - road game
Jazz and pelicans, both home games.

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Quote from: Finestream on April 10, 2024, 05:45:59 AM

Lakers vs Warriors, which team will be eliminated first?

Both teams performed about the same during the regular season, and it's not so clear at this moment which of these two teams will be eliminated first. In addition, there are still 2-3 games left until the end of the regular season. So there's a small chance that the Lakers and Warriors might not face each other in the play-in tournament.

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A lot of questionable injuries happening at the end of the season suddenly. I think teams are legitimately asking superstars to fake injuries to sit the end of the season now so the team can avoid fines. Did I read that Anthony Davis didn’t play because of a headache? Giannis seemingly is out with a leg cramp? Hmmm…

AD didn't play because he was poke in the eye by Kyle Anderson in their lost to the Wolves, so not sure if that could be considered as head ache or what.

And with that, no AD with the Lakers, the Warriors beat them in their homecourt. But it looks like the Warriors has turn back the clock with a vintage performance, hitting much of their 3's. And Steph and Klay had their rhythm, including Draymond who hit like 4-5 three's in this game.

Not much has change in their position though, Lakers is still 9th and Warriors 10th.

It's better that he didn't play so the injury will not be aggravated. AD should be ready in the play-in as that will be a do or die game, and the Warriors have proven then can beat thme, so it's gonna be a great 1 game. Good to see Kuminga was already back, though with limited minutes but the Warriors playing in full force, that's very scary.

Lakers vs Warriors, which team will be eliminated first?

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Quote from: OgNasty on April 09, 2024, 11:22:04 PM

A lot of questionable injuries happening at the end of the season suddenly. I think teams are legitimately asking superstars to fake injuries to sit the end of the season now so the team can avoid fines. Did I read that Anthony Davis didn’t play because of a headache? Giannis seemingly is out with a leg cramp? Hmmm…

AD didn't play because he was poke in the eye by Kyle Anderson in their lost to the Wolves, so not sure if that could be considered as head ache or what.

And with that, no AD with the Lakers, the Warriors beat them in their homecourt. But it looks like the Warriors has turn back the clock with a vintage performance, hitting much of their 3's. And Steph and Klay had their rhythm, including Draymond who hit like 4-5 three's in this game.

Not much has change in their position though, Lakers is still 9th and Warriors 10th.

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Quote from: OgNasty on April 09, 2024, 11:22:04 PM

A lot of questionable injuries happening at the end of the season suddenly. I think teams are legitimately asking superstars to fake injuries to sit the end of the season now so the team can avoid fines. Did I read that Anthony Davis didn’t play because of a headache? Giannis seemingly is out with a leg cramp? Hmmm…

I got used to this. It became a tradition for the superstars who are on the safe spot. As a fan, I won't waste money watching the game at this phase of the season. We won't probably see them play.
But there will be an exception especially now. Looking at the rankings, many teams still need to win their games to be in a secured playoff spot and avoid the play in tournament. I guess we are still be watching good games with stars playing because of how close the battle for the 6 spots.

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Quote from: OgNasty on April 09, 2024, 11:22:04 PM

A lot of questionable injuries happening at the end of the season suddenly. I think teams are legitimately asking superstars to fake injuries to sit the end of the season now so the team can avoid fines. Did I read that Anthony Davis didn’t play because of a headache? Giannis seemingly is out with a leg cramp? Hmmm…

A lot of these players have minor injuries and they can easily excused especially if the team is already secured. The Bucks for example might not want to face Miami or Philly in the first round so they do not mind dropping to the 3rd or 4th positions. But the other teams are still playing at their best in order to secure better positions.

AD for example, I believe he is really injured. They are already tied with the Pelicans at #8 and they are also playing at home against their #10 rival which is only 1 game away from stealing their rank if they lose today.

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A lot of questionable injuries happening at the end of the season suddenly. I think teams are legitimately asking superstars to fake injuries to sit the end of the season now so the team can avoid fines. Did I read that Anthony Davis didn’t play because of a headache? Giannis seemingly is out with a leg cramp? Hmmm…

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Quote from: Natalim on April 09, 2024, 10:52:10 AM

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If the Warriors will face the Wolves, I think the series will be over soon as the Wolves are gonno impose their dominance in the paint which the Warriors doesn't have.

Don't be so sure about Warriors getting dominated in the paint. They have Draymond that can do all the tricks up his sleeves and get away with little punishment. Who knows if he'll start kicking nuts again and act as if it was a natural movement of his feet. Maybe the refs would also allow him to grab someone by the neck like what he did to Patty Mills and call it a normal foul.

This made me laugh, honestly.

But sure that Dray can do all of the techniques that he's been doing all of his career. That's what they can count him for but seriously speaking, we're going to see some more intention actions from him with physical contacts if they're needed.

Actually, they're not needed at all but they're normal actions of Dray that has always been calling the attention for most of the fans that do see him play as if it's normal.

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Quote from: Yogee on April 09, 2024, 11:11:08 AM

Quote from: Natalim on April 09, 2024, 10:52:10 AM

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If the Warriors will face the Wolves, I think the series will be over soon as the Wolves are gonno impose their dominance in the paint which the Warriors doesn't have.

Don't be so sure about Warriors getting dominated in the paint. They have Draymond that can do all the tricks up his sleeves and get away with little punishment. Who knows if he'll start kicking nuts again and act as if it was a natural movement of his feet. Maybe the refs would also allow him to grab someone by the neck like what he did to Patty Mills and call it a normal foul.

Hahaha 😆 doing everything for the sake of winning the series, not impossible as knowing the characteristic of Draymond he can extend to that point, though for sure refs will guard him and will observe each games that they'll be going to play, will be on how the coaches and the players will execute the system, I can also say that if Wolves will continue that domination inside the paint they've a better edge against the Warriors the win towers with AE, they can provide more 2nd chance points and for sure there's always a mismatch that they can go through, just need to have that good feed to convert the basket.

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Quote from: OgNasty on April 09, 2024, 01:49:08 PM

I was glad to see the Phoenix Suns signed Isaiah Thomas for the rest of the year. He got done so dirty in Boston, it would be great to see him win a ring before his playing days are over and it’s great the Suns management is giving him this opportunity. Maybe not enough to get them over the hump, but they did need a true point guard so it’s a great signing.

Yeah, I am also happy to see that he's got a real contract with the Suns. He's sure be a big help to them and not just going on with 10-days contract.

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The Lakers have 3 remaining games, the Warriors, Grizzlies, and the Pelicans, if they could win all that the games they are gonna improve in ranking. Just a rank of 7 or 8 is already good enough for them as they won't be in a do or die situation.

Could be, but teams like Kings, Warriors and Mavs or Phoenix has games too. And that's why every game right now is very important for the team mention. And they could surrender that they will be facing the Warriors in the play-in.

Fortunately, the Warriors is in but if there are games remaining, they should just win them all. Anyway, these teams should just avoid Heat in the playoffs. LOL.

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With 3 games remaining this season, in order for the Lakers to get at least the 8th seed, they must win those 3 remaining games, and either of the three, the Kings, Pelicans, or Suns, need to lose twice so the Lakers would secure the 8th seed. Lakers' remaining games are GSW, MEM, and NOP. Lakers arguably can win these 3 games. While those three teams have these games left,.

Suns: LAC, LAC, SAC, MIN
Sac: OKC, NOP, PHX, POR
Pelicans: POR, SAC, GSW, LAL

Looking at this, all three teams can possibly have a record of 2-2 to end this season, and with that, it can really help the Lakers a lot to go up in the standings. Let's just hope the Lakers do their part and win those three games they have.

Does it really matter where the Lakers finish in the standings right now? I mean, if we assume that the Leakers will have no problems with their play-in tournament opponents, then their first-round playoff opponents will be either the Wolves or the Nuggets. In other words, the first round of the playoffs will be very difficult for the Lakers regardless of whether they finish the season in 9th or 8th, 7th spot in the standings.

It definitely makes a difference. 7th and 9th place is a huge difference. 9th you have to play 2 one and done games with the second one being on the road. 7th place you get a home game and if you lose you get another home game to still get in. It all leads to the same road in either one of the top teams as a road series but to get there it makes a difference.

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With 3 games remaining this season, in order for the Lakers to get at least the 8th seed, they must win those 3 remaining games, and either of the three, the Kings, Pelicans, or Suns, need to lose twice so the Lakers would secure the 8th seed. Lakers' remaining games are GSW, MEM, and NOP. Lakers arguably can win these 3 games. While those three teams have these games left,.

Suns: LAC, LAC, SAC, MIN
Sac: OKC, NOP, PHX, POR
Pelicans: POR, SAC, GSW, LAL

Looking at this, all three teams can possibly have a record of 2-2 to end this season, and with that, it can really help the Lakers a lot to go up in the standings. Let's just hope the Lakers do their part and win those three games they have.

Does it really matter where the Lakers finish in the standings right now? I mean, if we assume that the Leakers will have no problems with their play-in tournament opponents, then their first-round playoff opponents will be either the Wolves or the Nuggets. In other words, the first round of the playoffs will be very difficult for the Lakers regardless of whether they finish the season in 9th or 8th, 7th spot in the standings.

You might be right but the point of contention is that this teams are still fighting it out and obviously they want to be in a better position. Lebron is competitive that he didn't want to be in the 9th or 10th place I reckon.

And so they are going to compete and win as many games in the regular season and have that bragging rights on the team that they are going to beat and who will they face in the play-in.

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Quote from: Twentyonepaylots on April 09, 2024, 10:48:25 AM

With 3 games remaining this season, in order for the Lakers to get at least the 8th seed, they must win those 3 remaining games, and either of the three, the Kings, Pelicans, or Suns, need to lose twice so the Lakers would secure the 8th seed. Lakers' remaining games are GSW, MEM, and NOP. Lakers arguably can win these 3 games. While those three teams have these games left,.

Suns: LAC, LAC, SAC, MIN
Sac: OKC, NOP, PHX, POR
Pelicans: POR, SAC, GSW, LAL

Looking at this, all three teams can possibly have a record of 2-2 to end this season, and with that, it can really help the Lakers a lot to go up in the standings. Let's just hope the Lakers do their part and win those three games they have.

Does it really matter where the Lakers finish in the standings right now? I mean, if we assume that the Leakers will have no problems with their play-in tournament opponents, then their first-round playoff opponents will be either the Wolves or the Nuggets. In other words, the first round of the playoffs will be very difficult for the Lakers regardless of whether they finish the season in 9th or 8th, 7th spot in the standings.

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Quote from: OgNasty on April 09, 2024, 01:49:08 PM

I was glad to see the Phoenix Suns signed Isaiah Thomas for the rest of the year. He got done so dirty in Boston, it would be great to see him win a ring before his playing days are over and it’s great the Suns management is giving him this opportunity. Maybe not enough to get them over the hump, but they did need a true point guard so it’s a great signing.

And he did play quiet good as well and scored points when he played his first game. Yeah, it was unravel later how Boston did to him. Boston didn't reveal the full extend of his injuries that he keep on playing for the green jersey until his injury got worst and worst and then he was traded and was never be the same again.

If only Boston keep him out and really help him heal and recovery from his injuries, he could still be playing today and getting nice pay as well. But that is history and hopefully this is just a start for IT to be able to stay in the NBA.

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I was glad to see the Phoenix Suns signed Isaiah Thomas for the rest of the year. He got done so dirty in Boston, it would be great to see him win a ring before his playing days are over and it’s great the Suns management is giving him this opportunity. Maybe not enough to get them over the hump, but they did need a true point guard so it’s a great signing.

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Quote from: Natalim on April 09, 2024, 10:52:10 AM

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If the Warriors will face the Wolves, I think the series will be over soon as the Wolves are gonno impose their dominance in the paint which the Warriors doesn't have.

Don't be so sure about Warriors getting dominated in the paint. They have Draymond that can do all the tricks up his sleeves and get away with little punishment. Who knows if he'll start kicking nuts again and act as if it was a natural movement of his feet. Maybe the refs would also allow him to grab someone by the neck like what he did to Patty Mills and call it a normal foul.

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But ANT is different, been in the US team, and so he got a lot of experience.

Maybe but I doubt he could take the Wolves all the way to the Finals without KAT. No offense to him and his fans but all seven game series without the help he needs is just an uphill battle. Good news for the Wolves is that KAT is projected to return by the end of the regular season.

If that's the case then the Wolves would be ready in the playoffs, they will either play the Warriors or the Lakers, so I think they really need KAT in the line up as he could be a very big threat in the inside. If the Warriors will face the Wolves, I think the series will be over soon as the Wolves are gonno impose their dominance in the paint which the Warriors doesn't have.

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I think the Lakers purposely lost to Minnesota yesterday to give them the top seed in the West. It would be a bad start for any of the teams who will land in the 8th seed if they will play against the Denver. Both Warriors and the Lakers have not won against the Denver this season, so that means an early vacation for them LOL. Only the Kings stands a good chance against the Denver as they are 3-1 against the Denver. However, the playoffs has a different atmosphere and intensity, that doesn't mean the Kings can get an easy W against the defending champs. Pelicans on the other end is 1-2 against the Denver, so again, It's not gonna be a good start for them if they land in any spot in 7th or 8th seed if they will play against the Nuggets.

What if with what they did the Lakers will end up at 7? I mean they would still have to face the Nuggets at that standing, and if they want a top 8, they need to beat the Warriors which is also another problem as that will be a do or die game. I think they really don't do that purposely, as much as possible gaining the top 6 will give them assurance that they'll be in the playoffs, so every game matters to them.

I guess like what LeBron said one game at the time, they just need to keep playing and aiming to reach the playoff no matter what, that loss may give the Wolves the top spot but not becuase Lakers is avoiding anything it just happened that Wolves do their usual setup and take the game agains them, still plenty of games to focus and try to win to keep the spot open and no matter what or no matter who will the opponents they need to win if they want to take the title nothing else but to accomplish their goals.

We also have to respect the Timberwolves because they are so improve this season., taking the number 1 spot is not the first time for them, and just look what they are doing, without KAT things hasn't seemed to change.

The Lakers have 3 remaining games, the Warriors, Grizzlies, and the Pelicans, if they could win all that the games they are gonna improve in ranking. Just a rank of 7 or 8 is already good enough for them as they won't be in a do or die situation.

With 3 games remaining this season, in order for the Lakers to get at least the 8th seed, they must win those 3 remaining games, and either of the three, the Kings, Pelicans, or Suns, need to lose twice so the Lakers would secure the 8th seed. Lakers' remaining games are GSW, MEM, and NOP. Lakers arguably can win these 3 games. While those three teams have these games left,.

Suns: LAC, LAC, SAC, MIN
Sac: OKC, NOP, PHX, POR
Pelicans: POR, SAC, GSW, LAL

Looking at this, all three teams can possibly have a record of 2-2 to end this season, and with that, it can really help the Lakers a lot to go up in the standings. Let's just hope the Lakers do their part and win those three games they have.

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Quote from: Yaunfitda on April 09, 2024, 10:32:41 AM

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But ANT is different, been in the US team, and so he got a lot of experience.

Maybe but I doubt he could take the Wolves all the way to the Finals without KAT. No offense to him and his fans but all seven game series without the help he needs is just an uphill battle. Good news for the Wolves is that KAT is projected to return by the end of the regular season.

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