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Warriors with amazing Stephen Curry are going crazy, they keep winning and I don't see they will stop any time soon!
Wizards won the game in overtime with a winning block from WB. Wow! Could we still say he is stats padding? Even if he is, it's not an easy task.
On top of that performance they're also getting so many wins recently climbing their way back up to top 10 and if they keep this up they should qualify for the play ins at the very minimum.Rollercoaster of a game, trailing double digits at one point and forcing OT then trailed again at the first few minutes but still clutched it out in the last minute or so. I had a bet on them and quickly counted them out after the lead grew to double digits then came back and saw OT was about to start.
Wizards won the game in overtime with a winning block from WB. Wow! Could we still say he is stats padding? Even if he is, it's not an easy task.
On top of that performance they're also getting so many wins recently climbing their way back up to top 10 and if they keep this up they should qualify for the play ins at the very minimum.Rollercoaster of a game, trailing double digits at one point and forcing OT then trailed again at the first few minutes but still clutched it out in the last minute or so. I had a bet on them and quickly counted them out after the lead grew to double digits then came back and saw OT was about to start.
So Russell Westbrook already tied with Oscar Robertson with 181 triple-doubles.
Tuesday, they will be playing against the Hawks and WB could break that record. He had so much game left and he have more gas than Bradley Beal.
He still looks young to break a record that was made a long time ago. I think it's Jokic who will be the next to break this record next to him if he stay healthy.
Doncic is also a good candidate.
Wizards won the game in overtime with a winning block from WB. Wow! Could we still say he is stats padding? Even if he is, it's not an easy task.
Tuesday, they will be playing against the Hawks and WB could break that record. He had so much game left and he have more gas than Bradley Beal.
He still looks young to break a record that was made a long time ago. I think it's Jokic who will be the next to break this record next to him if he stay healthy.
Doncic is also a good candidate.
Wizards won the game in overtime with a winning block from WB. Wow! Could we still say he is stats padding? Even if he is, it's not an easy task.
I do not really think that Lakers care about winning right now. All they care about is getting everyone back on the court and helping them get back on their schedule, as long as they have a 100% ready AD and 100% ready Lebron when the playoff comes, that is going to be more than enough.
I think that I'm agreeing with you on that. As long as their roster is complete, no matter where they are right now, they're going to qualify to the playoffs with that strong they have.
They'll be having a match later against Portland Blazers and both of them has the same standing, 37 wins - 29 losses.
The sad news is that Lebron may still not play, and probably Davis is available but I doubt they'll win this game. As of now, the betting line is -7.5 for the Blazers, line tells that stars of the Lakers are missing, and who knows, Davis might not play too.
Are there folks that have bet for this game? Lakers will be facing Suns tomorrow. Are they going to lose again from this team? *sigh.
Even them losing 8 of last 10 games I believe they will end on rank.6. Blazers have harder schedule than Lakers.
We can suppose that the Blazers will lose 3 of the remaining five games. In this case, the Lakers will need to win at least four upcoming games to return to rank 6. I guess the Lakers can win the Rockets, the Pacers, and the Pelicans, but they most likely will lose the Suns and the Knicks.Blazers are also wanting to be in the safe spot, they will play hard to win and Blazers is a healthy team now, they can beat any team, even the Clippers, Jazz, and Nuggets if Lillard and CJ are playing well. The Lakers do not deserve to be in the top 6 with the way they are playing now.
This is a good game, expect that. I'm seeing a very close game and probably an OT as well.
Spurs may not have the best players in the NBA, but they are not a team to underestimate, due to the brilliance of their coach, they can find a way to win in any game, even crucial ones. I've watched the 76ers vs Spurs, Spurs were an underdog in that game but they always beat the 76ers and knowing that the 76ers are better than the Blazers, I guess I will not doubt they can beat the Blazers.
Even them losing 8 of last 10 games I believe they will end on rank.6. Blazers have harder schedule than Lakers.
We can suppose that the Blazers will lose 3 of the remaining five games. In this case, the Lakers will need to win at least four upcoming games to return to rank 6. I guess the Lakers can win the Rockets, the Pacers, and the Pelicans, but they most likely will lose the Suns and the Knicks.Blazers are also wanting to be in the safe spot, they will play hard to win and Blazers is a healthy team now, they can beat any team, even the Clippers, Jazz, and Nuggets if Lillard and CJ are playing well. The Lakers do not deserve to be in the top 6 with the way they are playing now.
Davis is also not 100% yet, but he did contribute with big points in this game, I don't know, maybe Drummond does not fit with the Lakers? I hope I'm wrong as the Lakers really make an effort to sign Drummond but end up a disappointment.
Maybe he's on adjustment period with the team, maybe we can see him play well in play offs for now expect that they will struggle since their stars are not yet fully recovered on their injuries, Maybe the problem their is the system they should find better plays which suitable for their current lineup if lebron is out on the court.Davis and LeBron are already proven, Drummond has not been proven yet, hopefully, he will not end up like Mark Gasol.
However they weren't planning on this when they started the year, they were hoping for AD being at the PF and Harrel being at the C as well, they played so many minutes that way, AD playing at Center is quite common as well when there is a smaller center on the other side, AD doesn't like to bang with the big bodies down low we know that but small lineups in NBA getting more common so AD can do that time to time as well. Long story short Lakers did not improve as much as Nets in the sense that their bench unit looks a bit better, nets even had LMA as well but dude retired because of his heart condition.
I do not really think that Lakers care about winning right now. All they care about is getting everyone back on the court and helping them get back on their schedule, as long as they have a 100% ready AD and 100% ready Lebron when the playoff comes, that is going to be more than enough.
If they finish 6th they will play clippers and that is going to be tough but if they beat them on the first round, rest will be much much easier, at 7th they face Suns and at 8th they face Jazz both of which they can take out very easily if you ask me (Don't care about the standings). So, Lakers can lose as much as they can without going out of the playoff spot, and as long as they go to playoffs they are going to be fine. There is no point on trying very hard and going up a spot, because in the end they are not going to profit from it, they will face similar teams anyway.
If they finish 6th they will play clippers and that is going to be tough but if they beat them on the first round, rest will be much much easier, at 7th they face Suns and at 8th they face Jazz both of which they can take out very easily if you ask me (Don't care about the standings). So, Lakers can lose as much as they can without going out of the playoff spot, and as long as they go to playoffs they are going to be fine. There is no point on trying very hard and going up a spot, because in the end they are not going to profit from it, they will face similar teams anyway.
You forgot about the play-in tournament.
Teams are forcing their way to make it at 6th spot so that they won't have to go thru the "little playoffs like" tournament.
Another reason is because it will be exhausting to fight against team that will give their all to make it to the playoffs.
How can they play well versus the top 1 or 2 seed (if ever they make it through the tournament) if they are too exhausted while the other team got their big rest.
They need this win against the Blazers today but they are being hammered harder by Lillard. But there is still the 2nd half so lets see.
Lakers badly need that 6th seed to escape the tournament and let AD and Lebron rest more while waiting for it to end.
Unfortunately, Portland build a good lead, enough for them to really have a good cushion going into the fourth. Although Lakers was able to close the gap, it was not enough. AD had a good game tonight and so is Caruso.
But as you have said, Dame Time + CJ and Powell doing the damage. Lakers is really a sinking ship right now without Lebron.
If only Kuzma made that 3 point shot tieing the game, they've got the chance though it's off night again for him.
Even how hard AD tried to win the game without LeBron it's really hard for Lakers to win, they still have chance to move forward and
enter the next round but if they'll not improve and they continue playing like this, it's very difficult for them to defend their title.
They need to work it out and they to change rotations, blending of players who will jive in and play solid is really needed for the rest of their game during this first round.
Even them losing 8 of last 10 games I believe they will end on rank.6. Blazers have harder schedule than Lakers.
We can suppose that the Blazers will lose 3 of the remaining five games. In this case, the Lakers will need to win at least four upcoming games to return to rank 6. I guess the Lakers can win the Rockets, the Pacers, and the Pelicans, but they most likely will lose the Suns and the Knicks. 
Lakers badly need that 6th seed to escape the tournament and let AD and Lebron rest more while waiting for it to end.
Even them losing 8 of last 10 games I believe they will end on rank.6. Blazers have harder schedule than Lakers.
Lakers:
Phoenix
New York
Houston
Indiana
New Orleans
Blazers:
San Antonio
Houston
Utah
Phoenix
Denver
I think Drummond is still not 100%, that's why he can't really move and obviously can't contribute as he is hampered by the hamstring injury. So we can't really push him to have good numbers today, Caruso did step up today, but still he is also very inconsistent right now. I would say it's too late for the Lakers and they might want to look at next year with Lebron back healthy again.
Davis is also not 100% yet, but he did contribute with big points in this game, I don't know, maybe Drummond does not fit with the Lakers? I hope I'm wrong as the Lakers really make an effort to sign Drummond but end up a disappointment.
Maybe he's on adjustment period with the team, maybe we can see him play well in play offs for now expect that they will struggle since their stars are not yet fully recovered on their injuries, Maybe the problem their is the system they should find better plays which suitable for their current lineup if lebron is out on the court.
He still has time to prove anyway, but if the Lakers will keep losing, I guess the time will come that they will fight for the playoff spot, instead of just focusing on winning the championship as that was our expectation with the Lakers early in the season. What really happened is, while the Nets are upgrading their lineup, the Lakers were also trying to upgrade theirs to match the nets, but this injury problem happens, and everything was ruined.
Davis and LeBron are already proven, Drummond has not been proven yet, hopefully, he will not end up like Mark Gasol.
I think Drummond is still not 100%, that's why he can't really move and obviously can't contribute as he is hampered by the hamstring injury. So we can't really push him to have good numbers today, Caruso did step up today, but still he is also very inconsistent right now. I would say it's too late for the Lakers and they might want to look at next year with Lebron back healthy again.
Davis is also not 100% yet, but he did contribute with big points in this game, I don't know, maybe Drummond does not fit with the Lakers? I hope I'm wrong as the Lakers really make an effort to sign Drummond but end up a disappointment.
Maybe he's on adjustment period with the team, maybe we can see him play well in play offs for now expect that they will struggle since their stars are not yet fully recovered on their injuries, Maybe the problem their is the system they should find better plays which suitable for their current lineup if lebron is out on the court.
I think Drummond is still not 100%, that's why he can't really move and obviously can't contribute as he is hampered by the hamstring injury. So we can't really push him to have good numbers today, Caruso did step up today, but still he is also very inconsistent right now. I would say it's too late for the Lakers and they might want to look at next year with Lebron back healthy again.
Davis is also not 100% yet, but he did contribute with big points in this game, I don't know, maybe Drummond does not fit with the Lakers? I hope I'm wrong as the Lakers really make an effort to sign Drummond but end up a disappointment.
I do not really think that Lakers care about winning right now. All they care about is getting everyone back on the court and helping them get back on their schedule, as long as they have a 100% ready AD and 100% ready Lebron when the playoff comes, that is going to be more than enough.
If they finish 6th they will play clippers and that is going to be tough but if they beat them on the first round, rest will be much much easier, at 7th they face Suns and at 8th they face Jazz both of which they can take out very easily if you ask me (Don't care about the standings). So, Lakers can lose as much as they can without going out of the playoff spot, and as long as they go to playoffs they are going to be fine. There is no point on trying very hard and going up a spot, because in the end they are not going to profit from it, they will face similar teams anyway.
If they finish 6th they will play clippers and that is going to be tough but if they beat them on the first round, rest will be much much easier, at 7th they face Suns and at 8th they face Jazz both of which they can take out very easily if you ask me (Don't care about the standings). So, Lakers can lose as much as they can without going out of the playoff spot, and as long as they go to playoffs they are going to be fine. There is no point on trying very hard and going up a spot, because in the end they are not going to profit from it, they will face similar teams anyway.
You forgot about the play-in tournament.
Teams are forcing their way to make it at 6th spot so that they won't have to go thru the "little playoffs like" tournament.
Another reason is because it will be exhausting to fight against team that will give their all to make it to the playoffs.
How can they play well versus the top 1 or 2 seed (if ever they make it through the tournament) if they are too exhausted while the other team got their big rest.
They need this win against the Blazers today but they are being hammered harder by Lillard. But there is still the 2nd half so lets see.
Lakers badly need that 6th seed to escape the tournament and let AD and Lebron rest more while waiting for it to end.
I think Drummond is still not 100%, that's why he can't really move and obviously can't contribute as he is hampered by the hamstring injury. So we can't really push him to have good numbers today, Caruso did step up today, but still he is also very inconsistent right now. I would say it's too late for the Lakers and they might want to look at next year with Lebron back healthy again.
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First quarter yesterday was shit from Lakers. AD injury was another shit. LOL. How can you injure walking backwards alone. I think he will be OK. We wil see it in next days. IF not Lakers might have problems even in play in.
Looks like the Lakers are in a bad position at this moment.Lebron isn't 100% healthy and AD is into another injury again. Schroder isn't playing too.
I still remember the time where LeBron is complaining about the play-in format and it looks like they will be one of the 4 teams that will be playing in the play-ins. If the losing streak continues for them, they will put into a very bad position. Even though they will clinch into the playoffs, they will play with 2 of their superstars not 100% and the chances of them being eliminated from the first round is high. Right now, their bench players must step up if they really want to go into the playoffs or they will watch the playoffs in their respective houses.
I do not really think that Lakers care about winning right now. All they care about is getting everyone back on the court and helping them get back on their schedule, as long as they have a 100% ready AD and 100% ready Lebron when the playoff comes, that is going to be more than enough.
If they finish 6th they will play clippers and that is going to be tough but if they beat them on the first round, rest will be much much easier, at 7th they face Suns and at 8th they face Jazz both of which they can take out very easily if you ask me (Don't care about the standings). So, Lakers can lose as much as they can without going out of the playoff spot, and as long as they go to playoffs they are going to be fine. There is no point on trying very hard and going up a spot, because in the end they are not going to profit from it, they will face similar teams anyway.
If they finish 6th they will play clippers and that is going to be tough but if they beat them on the first round, rest will be much much easier, at 7th they face Suns and at 8th they face Jazz both of which they can take out very easily if you ask me (Don't care about the standings). So, Lakers can lose as much as they can without going out of the playoff spot, and as long as they go to playoffs they are going to be fine. There is no point on trying very hard and going up a spot, because in the end they are not going to profit from it, they will face similar teams anyway.
You forgot about the play-in tournament.
Teams are forcing their way to make it at 6th spot so that they won't have to go thru the "little playoffs like" tournament.
Another reason is because it will be exhausting to fight against team that will give their all to make it to the playoffs.
How can they play well versus the top 1 or 2 seed (if ever they make it through the tournament) if they are too exhausted while the other team got their big rest.
They need this win against the Blazers today but they are being hammered harder by Lillard. But there is still the 2nd half so lets see.
Lakers badly need that 6th seed to escape the tournament and let AD and Lebron rest more while waiting for it to end.
Unfortunately, Portland build a good lead, enough for them to really have a good cushion going into the fourth. Although Lakers was able to close the gap, it was not enough. AD had a good game tonight and so is Caruso.
But as you have said, Dame Time + CJ and Powell doing the damage. Lakers is really a sinking ship right now without Lebron.
Although Davis scored 36 points, it's still not enough for the Lakers to win. He missed his buddy, they can't win without him, and to think that Blazers are not really that of a good team and yet they still lose. You are right, they are like a sinking ship now, they need to break this losing streak if they want to be in the spot where they have secured a chance in the playoffs.
I do not really think that Lakers care about winning right now. All they care about is getting everyone back on the court and helping them get back on their schedule, as long as they have a 100% ready AD and 100% ready Lebron when the playoff comes, that is going to be more than enough.
If they finish 6th they will play clippers and that is going to be tough but if they beat them on the first round, rest will be much much easier, at 7th they face Suns and at 8th they face Jazz both of which they can take out very easily if you ask me (Don't care about the standings). So, Lakers can lose as much as they can without going out of the playoff spot, and as long as they go to playoffs they are going to be fine. There is no point on trying very hard and going up a spot, because in the end they are not going to profit from it, they will face similar teams anyway.
If they finish 6th they will play clippers and that is going to be tough but if they beat them on the first round, rest will be much much easier, at 7th they face Suns and at 8th they face Jazz both of which they can take out very easily if you ask me (Don't care about the standings). So, Lakers can lose as much as they can without going out of the playoff spot, and as long as they go to playoffs they are going to be fine. There is no point on trying very hard and going up a spot, because in the end they are not going to profit from it, they will face similar teams anyway.
You forgot about the play-in tournament.
Teams are forcing their way to make it at 6th spot so that they won't have to go thru the "little playoffs like" tournament.
Another reason is because it will be exhausting to fight against team that will give their all to make it to the playoffs.
How can they play well versus the top 1 or 2 seed (if ever they make it through the tournament) if they are too exhausted while the other team got their big rest.
They need this win against the Blazers today but they are being hammered harder by Lillard. But there is still the 2nd half so lets see.
Lakers badly need that 6th seed to escape the tournament and let AD and Lebron rest more while waiting for it to end.
Unfortunately, Portland build a good lead, enough for them to really have a good cushion going into the fourth. Although Lakers was able to close the gap, it was not enough. AD had a good game tonight and so is Caruso.
But as you have said, Dame Time + CJ and Powell doing the damage. Lakers is really a sinking ship right now without Lebron.
I do not really think that Lakers care about winning right now. All they care about is getting everyone back on the court and helping them get back on their schedule, as long as they have a 100% ready AD and 100% ready Lebron when the playoff comes, that is going to be more than enough.
If they finish 6th they will play clippers and that is going to be tough but if they beat them on the first round, rest will be much much easier, at 7th they face Suns and at 8th they face Jazz both of which they can take out very easily if you ask me (Don't care about the standings). So, Lakers can lose as much as they can without going out of the playoff spot, and as long as they go to playoffs they are going to be fine. There is no point on trying very hard and going up a spot, because in the end they are not going to profit from it, they will face similar teams anyway.
If they finish 6th they will play clippers and that is going to be tough but if they beat them on the first round, rest will be much much easier, at 7th they face Suns and at 8th they face Jazz both of which they can take out very easily if you ask me (Don't care about the standings). So, Lakers can lose as much as they can without going out of the playoff spot, and as long as they go to playoffs they are going to be fine. There is no point on trying very hard and going up a spot, because in the end they are not going to profit from it, they will face similar teams anyway.
You forgot about the play-in tournament.
Teams are forcing their way to make it at 6th spot so that they won't have to go thru the "little playoffs like" tournament.
Another reason is because it will be exhausting to fight against team that will give their all to make it to the playoffs.
How can they play well versus the top 1 or 2 seed (if ever they make it through the tournament) if they are too exhausted while the other team got their big rest.
They need this win against the Blazers today but they are being hammered harder by Lillard. But there is still the 2nd half so lets see.
Lakers badly need that 6th seed to escape the tournament and let AD and Lebron rest more while waiting for it to end.
I do not really think that Lakers care about winning right now. All they care about is getting everyone back on the court and helping them get back on their schedule, as long as they have a 100% ready AD and 100% ready Lebron when the playoff comes, that is going to be more than enough.
If they finish 6th they will play clippers and that is going to be tough but if they beat them on the first round, rest will be much much easier, at 7th they face Suns and at 8th they face Jazz both of which they can take out very easily if you ask me (Don't care about the standings). So, Lakers can lose as much as they can without going out of the playoff spot, and as long as they go to playoffs they are going to be fine. There is no point on trying very hard and going up a spot, because in the end they are not going to profit from it, they will face similar teams anyway.
If they finish 6th they will play clippers and that is going to be tough but if they beat them on the first round, rest will be much much easier, at 7th they face Suns and at 8th they face Jazz both of which they can take out very easily if you ask me (Don't care about the standings). So, Lakers can lose as much as they can without going out of the playoff spot, and as long as they go to playoffs they are going to be fine. There is no point on trying very hard and going up a spot, because in the end they are not going to profit from it, they will face similar teams anyway.
You forgot about the play-in tournament.
Teams are forcing their way to make it at 6th spot so that they won't have to go thru the "little playoffs like" tournament.
Another reason is because it will be exhausting to fight against team that will give their all to make it to the playoffs.
How can they play well versus the top 1 or 2 seed (if ever they make it through the tournament) if they are too exhausted while the other team got their big rest.
They need this win against the Blazers today but they are being hammered harder by Lillard. But there is still the 2nd half so lets see.
Lakers badly need that 6th seed to escape the tournament and let AD and Lebron rest more while waiting for it to end.
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