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Quote from: btc_angela on February 01, 2020, 05:11:04 PM

I do hope they win to at least ease the pain with Lebron at the helm of another championship ring for the Lakers this season.

That remains to be seen, though the Lakers now have a good record but I can see some inconsistency on them, in the playoffs it's a different story and they'll have to beat the best teams in the west, unlike his time with the Cavaliers where he dominated the other teams.

here in the west, there's clippers, Jazz, Rockets, and Denver which are all good contenders, it would be great if they'll win actually but me I am just looking on the realistic possibility.

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Quote from: bitgolden on February 01, 2020, 12:53:46 PM

I kinda understand how Lakers could lose the game, they probably do not feel like playing, I understand that Kobe would have wanted them to play hard and win on his behalf but Lakers know the fact that they are a better team than Blazers any day of the week and could easily sweep them on playoffs as well, so it wouldn't be really hard for them yet they were feeling horrible, check out the before game ceremony and how many active players on the roster was crying, you can't just switch from crying to fighting, that is not something so easy.

Exactly, Lakers are still devastated from Kobe's untimely demise, so its really hard for them play because there are no energy, it's emotionally draining to cry, and then go on to play and try to win when there's no energy from you, physical and psychological.

Quote from: bitgolden on February 01, 2020, 12:53:46 PM

As long as they win the cup this year and tribute it to Kobe, I would be super happy, Lakers getting another ring just at the year Kobe died would be really all Kobe would have wanted, he was always a champion and would want that to continue after his death.

I do hope they win to at least ease the pain with Lebron at the helm of another championship ring for the Lakers this season.

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Quote from: darewaller on February 01, 2020, 06:22:25 AM

Quote from: wheelz1200 on January 31, 2020, 01:24:33 AM

Knicks have sucked for 2 decades. Allan houston era was the last good one with all the miami rivalry games. Knicks had one decent season with melo and even then they were never in position to go far in the playoffs, they need to stack draft assets and hope one of these draft picks hit

They are not doing any of the things you guys think they are doing. They are just sucking because they suck, management sucks, the front office sucks, hell the coaching sucks right now as well and anyone who plays at Knicks doesn't see it as something serious but only a thing where they can play and get money, they are literally entertainers at this point and not basketball players because they can finish the seasons 10-72 and the management will still make a ton of money.

It is New York, everything is expensive, and Dolan also owns the stadium, so dude will charge whatever he wants for the tickets AND for the food, drinks etc so they are literally profiting from it. By comparison, Spurs lost money in 2009 for example when they made it to playoffs, New York Knicks made profit last year and all of those past 20 years.

Basically, it became something like "no matter what we do, we will profit anyway, so why Boter caring about getting better" for the Owner and the management.

It really comes down to management. The coach can only coach the players on the team. Choices like giving tim Hardaway a 4 year 70-80 million contract, trading draft picks for what are bench players on other teams are the decisions that have killed this thing. I was on the side of trading kp. He just tore an acl and is a 7 footer that usually doesnt bode well long term. They need draft capital and now they have it. They will have all the cap space they need moving forward and multie first rounders in the next coue of years. They need someone like rj to become a star. Land a FA or 2 and have good drafts going forward and they can finally turn this around.

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I kinda understand how Lakers could lose the game, they probably do not feel like playing, I understand that Kobe would have wanted them to play hard and win on his behalf but Lakers know the fact that they are a better team than Blazers any day of the week and could easily sweep them on playoffs as well, so it wouldn't be really hard for them yet they were feeling horrible, check out the before game ceremony and how many active players on the roster was crying, you can't just switch from crying to fighting, that is not something so easy.

As long as they win the cup this year and tribute it to Kobe, I would be super happy, Lakers getting another ring just at the year Kobe died would be really all Kobe would have wanted, he was always a champion and would want that to continue after his death.

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Quote from: harizen on January 31, 2020, 05:16:15 PM

So LaVine and Gordon's rematch will now finally happen*. Although LaVine still not confirmed, he's the one who started this rematch thing after the majority seems not happy with the outcome of the Dunk Contest last year.

For those who forgot, this is all where it started:

2/2019 Zach LaVine Hints At Dunk Contest Rematch With Aaron Gordon On Cryptic Instagram Post
8/2019 Aaron Gordon sends out a challenge for 2020 Dunk Contest

Actually, I almost forgot this challenge since I think that won't happen again soon. But now we can assume it is on an 80% chance to happen. And Dwight Howard, again, will surely entertain the crowd as he did before. And another confirmed participant Derrick Jones Jr., I'm waiting for the creativity of this guy. His leaping ability is closed to Lavine and Gordon.

The LaVine and Gordon rematch is a little bit close to reality as Gordon already confirmed joining the 2020 Dunk Contest. I really like the energy they are giving in on dunk contests. People are enjoying the hype, the excitement is surreal when even just one of them doing a fancy dunk on a normal game that could be put on their own scrapbook. Plus they get to have Derrick Jones Jr. Now, it's triple happiness and it'll be very hard to judge between these dunkers who'll win this year. All of them have their own creativity in their show.

Quote from: LogitechMouse on February 01, 2020, 04:59:00 AM

The lost to the game by 8 points 127-119.
8 points?? Isn't it the number of Kobe when he first played? A coincidence Cheesy

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I think it's normal and it's just a coincidence. Unlike getting a 24 shot clock violations just to honor Kobe's death. I just don't know in a situation in which Trae and Devin end the game with 24 FG.

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Quote from: FlightyPouch on January 31, 2020, 07:06:34 PM

Quote from: joshy23 on January 30, 2020, 11:57:40 PM

Chances that they've matured enough not to focused with Giannis alone will help them to have a better chances to win the eastern finals.
With how they are playing right now and how they move the ball it's good to see a well balanced rotations, even Giannis is their main offensive
weapon but the supporting cast are also bringing the challenge and contributes.

We can see the improvement even at the start of the season. And I think this will be the play of the Bucks until Antetekoumpo retires since the co-owner of Bucks wanted him for the rest of his entire career. Well, with that kind of player, who would not want to take care of that.

Agree to that, Giannis is one of those star player that owner of the franchise will surely offered satisfying paycheck to make sure that he will stay with the team till he retired he's jersey. It will take a long journey with the Buck since he's still young and he's athletic body if will not get any major injuries will let him to carry this team till they successfully reached the finals and win the world title.

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Quote from: harizen on January 31, 2020, 05:16:15 PM

So LaVine and Gordon's rematch will now finally happen*. Although LaVine still not confirmed, he's the one who started this rematch thing after the majority seems not happy with the outcome of the Dunk Contest last year.

For those who forgot, this is all where it started:

2/2019 Zach LaVine Hints At Dunk Contest Rematch With Aaron Gordon On Cryptic Instagram Post
8/2019 Aaron Gordon sends out a challenge for 2020 Dunk Contest

Actually, I almost forgot this challenge since I think that won't happen again soon. But now we can assume it is on an 80% chance to happen. And Dwight Howard, again, will surely entertain the crowd as he did before. And another confirmed participant Derrick Jones Jr., I'm waiting for the creativity of this guy. His leaping ability is closed to Lavine and Gordon.

Something fresh and some veteran, with a rematch from the highest scores in dunking.
Will be a great show indeed.

As of Derrick Jones Jr., you can see not much effort when he jumps but yet it is always high enough that you will think there is a flubber on his shoes. Grin

Question will be the creativity. It will be difficult to win against LaVine when it comes to style.

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Quote from: FlightyPouch on February 01, 2020, 08:58:30 AM

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The lost to the game by 8 points 127-119.
8 points?? Isn't it the number of Kobe when he first played? A coincidence Cheesy

Weird happenings right now Cheesy

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I was thinking the same. I guess the NBA doesn't want to forget his legacy and will forever engrave his name in the league.

That's 8 coming from a lose and Kobe is about winning, they should have at least tried everything to win as a tribute for Kobe, a lose doesn't look good IMO.

Just watched the highlights of the game and it is a bit disappointing that Lakers really lost. It can't be controlled but I just hope they win the game as you said, a tribute for Kobe. Opening is good, speech is good but the result, well, it is not that good.

Results don't matter.
They are in LA and they might still be in a sad mood about all that happened.
I am one.
It is difficult to cheer or be cheered just after the lost of one the greatest man in the history of Lakers.

They will need to move on though. That is what Kobe would have wanted.

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Quote from: FlightyPouch on February 01, 2020, 08:58:30 AM

Quote from: mirakal on February 01, 2020, 06:18:20 AM

Quote from: Oasisman on February 01, 2020, 05:59:55 AM

Quote from: LogitechMouse on February 01, 2020, 04:59:00 AM

The lost to the game by 8 points 127-119.
8 points?? Isn't it the number of Kobe when he first played? A coincidence Cheesy

Weird happenings right now Cheesy

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I was thinking the same. I guess the NBA doesn't want to forget his legacy and will forever engrave his name in the league.

That's 8 coming from a lose and Kobe is about winning, they should have at least tried everything to win as a tribute for Kobe, a lose doesn't look good IMO.

Just watched the highlights of the game and it is a bit disappointing that Lakers really lost. It can't be controlled but I just hope they win the game as you said, a tribute for Kobe. Opening is good, speech is good but the result, well, it is not that good.

Well, thats basketball where things or outcomes is unpredictable.We do like for Lakers to win but it didnt happen but its really nice if they do able to pull it off.

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Quote from: mirakal on February 01, 2020, 06:18:20 AM

Quote from: Oasisman on February 01, 2020, 05:59:55 AM

Quote from: LogitechMouse on February 01, 2020, 04:59:00 AM

The lost to the game by 8 points 127-119.
8 points?? Isn't it the number of Kobe when he first played? A coincidence Cheesy

Weird happenings right now Cheesy

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I was thinking the same. I guess the NBA doesn't want to forget his legacy and will forever engrave his name in the league.

That's 8 coming from a lose and Kobe is about winning, they should have at least tried everything to win as a tribute for Kobe, a lose doesn't look good IMO.

Just watched the highlights of the game and it is a bit disappointing that Lakers really lost. It can't be controlled but I just hope they win the game as you said, a tribute for Kobe. Opening is good, speech is good but the result, well, it is not that good.

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Quote from: Finestream on February 01, 2020, 03:39:01 AM

I was expecting that the Lakers would win as that would be a good tribute to Kobe Bryant but they didn't do well against the visiting team.
But anyway, I was really emotional during the opening of the game, it was a night full of tears and "remembering kobe" has really touched the heart of the fans.

I also thinking that they could win that game with Blazers on their home turf but the opponent has a good play and I dont know if they have charisma cause Lakers is one of the best defensive team. Anyway, win or lose Kobe appreciate their efforts for team lakers.

I think the match tomorrow is also interesting against Kings. Their last match against them was a close fight with only two points lead. Let see how Kings would play out and take their revenge especially they will play on their home base. But I will always support Lakers so expecting to win this one. For Kobe please dump some points Davis and James!

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Quote from: darewaller on February 01, 2020, 06:22:25 AM

Basically, it became something like "no matter what we do, we will profit anyway, so why Boter caring about getting better" for the Owner and the management.

That's not good for the business, every management always seek to increase their profit and they know in order to do that they should attract the crowd to watch the game, but it's not gonna happen because their players are sucks.

Also, regular season is different in playoffs as in playoffs the tickets are more expensive, hence that would give them enough profit.
In addition, the NBA store would benefit if they have a players that are popular as they can sell the jerseys or whatever items about their star player.

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Quote from: wheelz1200 on January 31, 2020, 01:24:33 AM

Knicks have sucked for 2 decades. Allan houston era was the last good one with all the miami rivalry games. Knicks had one decent season with melo and even then they were never in position to go far in the playoffs, they need to stack draft assets and hope one of these draft picks hit

They are not doing any of the things you guys think they are doing. They are just sucking because they suck, management sucks, the front office sucks, hell the coaching sucks right now as well and anyone who plays at Knicks doesn't see it as something serious but only a thing where they can play and get money, they are literally entertainers at this point and not basketball players because they can finish the seasons 10-72 and the management will still make a ton of money.

It is New York, everything is expensive, and Dolan also owns the stadium, so dude will charge whatever he wants for the tickets AND for the food, drinks etc so they are literally profiting from it. By comparison, Spurs lost money in 2009 for example when they made it to playoffs, New York Knicks made profit last year and all of those past 20 years.

Basically, it became something like "no matter what we do, we will profit anyway, so why Boter caring about getting better" for the Owner and the management.

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Quote from: Oasisman on February 01, 2020, 05:59:55 AM

Quote from: LogitechMouse on February 01, 2020, 04:59:00 AM

The lost to the game by 8 points 127-119.
8 points?? Isn't it the number of Kobe when he first played? A coincidence Cheesy

Weird happenings right now Cheesy

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I was thinking the same. I guess the NBA doesn't want to forget his legacy and will forever engrave his name in the league.

That's 8 coming from a lose and Kobe is about winning, they should have at least tried everything to win as a tribute for Kobe, a lose doesn't look good IMO.

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Quote from: mich on January 31, 2020, 11:59:03 PM

LeBron speaks from the heart to honor crash victims | Remembering Kobe

I almost cried a bit while watching the video of his speech. I know how Kobe played when he is at his prime and he touched many people's hearts even he is still playing and after his retirement. He visited in our country (PH) many times already so many are feeling sad right now with this tragedy.

He inspired a lot of people from around the world, including us (Filipinos). I'm not a big fan of Kobe, but I admire him as the greatest player of the 2000 era. Remember how we replicate Kobe's signature fade away jumper while throwing a crumpled paper in the trash can?
That's how he influenced the game of basketball.

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Quote from: Finestream on February 01, 2020, 03:39:01 AM

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The lost to the game by 8 points 127-119.
8 points?? Isn't it the number of Kobe when he first played? A coincidence Cheesy

Weird happenings right now Cheesy

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I was thinking the same. I guess the NBA doesn't want to forget his legacy and will forever engrave his name in the league.

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Quote from: Finestream on February 01, 2020, 03:39:01 AM

I was expecting that the Lakers would win as that would be a good tribute to Kobe Bryant but they didn't do well against the visiting team.
But anyway, I was really emotional during the opening of the game, it was a night full of tears and "remembering kobe" has really touched the heart of the fans.

Indeed, it was a touching and emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant.

However, Damian Lillard took over the ball game and drops 48 points. He has been average 40++ ppg in his last 4 games. He had his first triple double couple of night ago, had almost another triple double in this game as well. I'm sure Lakers will be back and try to win games despite the pain and devastation that they (us) feel.

Two big upsets happened in the games. Denver and Portland both win against their opponent.

On the Blazers vs Lakers game, Melo didn't play, that's why they are very consistent in the floor as most of the attempts are successful, just like Whiteside which was 13-14 and had 5 blocks. Also, Ariza is very effective despite not shooting well that only shoots 20% but he has 5 steals which signifies how effective he is in defense.

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Quote from: Finestream on February 01, 2020, 03:39:01 AM

I was expecting that the Lakers would win as that would be a good tribute to Kobe Bryant but they didn't do well against the visiting team.
But anyway, I was really emotional during the opening of the game, it was a night full of tears and "remembering kobe" has really touched the heart of the fans.

Indeed, it was a touching and emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant.

However, Damian Lillard took over the ball game and drops 48 points. He has been average 40++ ppg in his last 4 games. He had his first triple double couple of night ago, had almost another triple double in this game as well. I'm sure Lakers will be back and try to win games despite the pain and devastation that they (us) feel.

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Quote from: Finestream on February 01, 2020, 03:39:01 AM

I was expecting that the Lakers would win as that would be a good tribute to Kobe Bryant but they didn't do well against the visiting team.
But anyway, I was really emotional during the opening of the game, it was a night full of tears and "remembering kobe" has really touched the heart of the fans.

It's emotional to see those tribute for the man who been love by the basketball fan around the world, provably lebron got beaten by his emotion that's why he's been short for his scoring and the others produce less but impressive game brought up by davis today by scoring 37 points. Maybe they will comeback in next game when their phase stabilize.

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Quote from: mich on January 31, 2020, 11:59:03 PM

LeBron speaks from the heart to honor crash victims | Remembering Kobe

I almost cried a bit while watching the video of his speech. I know how Kobe played when he is at his prime and he touched many people's hearts even he is still playing and after his retirement. He visited in our country (PH) many times already so many are feeling sad right now with this tragedy.

Quote from: Finestream on February 01, 2020, 03:39:01 AM

I was expecting that the Lakers would win as that would be a good tribute to Kobe Bryant but they didn't do well against the visiting team.

The lost to the game by 8 points 127-119.
8 points?? Isn't it the number of Kobe when he first played? A coincidence Cheesy

Weird happenings right now Cheesy

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I was expecting that the Lakers would win as that would be a good tribute to Kobe Bryant but they didn't do well against the visiting team.
But anyway, I was really emotional during the opening of the game, it was a night full of tears and "remembering kobe" has really touched the heart of the fans.

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