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MartinToVaught · Post #1721 » by **MartinToVaught** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:29 am

Man, if only a certain other coach had done this last year, imagine how different things would have been. (Cue the "but, but, PG and Kawhi missed shots in Game 7!" argument, as if Doc and Trez hadn't already choked the series away by then.)

Clemenza · Post #1722 » by **Clemenza** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:19 am

Trez with a DNP tonight. Wow! From 6th man of the year to DNP's. RIP to the Lakers locker room

Max Headrom · Post #1723 » by **Max Headrom** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:32 am

There are some Laker fans really saying they wanted the 6th seed to play the Clippers in the first round. Boy would they be in for a rude awakening...lol

NippySudz · Post #1724 » by **NippySudz** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 6:30 am

Max Headrom wrote:There are some Laker fans really saying they wanted the 6th seed to play the Clippers in the first round. Boy would they be in for a rude awakening...lol

I still think the lakers are no joke. Lebron does a lot of special things. He makes it all work.

NippySudz · Post #1725 » by **NippySudz** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 6:32 am

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Man, if only a certain other coach had done this last year, imagine how different things would have been. (Cue the "but, but, PG and Kawhi missed shots in Game 7!" argument, as if Doc and Trez hadn't already choked the series away by then.)

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Vogel is making up bull. He 100% wasn't okay with it. Just showing face. At this point in Harrell's career, he doesn't have a choice but to play along. He thought he was on the same level as PG and quickly finding out, it's not the case. I really would be shocked if this guy got considerable playing time in the playoffs. They'll use him in spurts, but he won't play a lot and credit to vogel if he doesn't.

Captain Ballmer · Post #1726 » by **Captain Ballmer** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:28 am

Vogel is clearly a good coach.

Max Headrom · Post #1727 » by **Max Headrom** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:53 pm

NippySudz wrote:
Max Headrom wrote:There are some Laker fans really saying they wanted the 6th seed to play the Clippers in the first round. Boy would they be in for a rude awakening...lol

I still think the lakers are no joke. Lebron does a lot of special things. He makes it all work.

Eh, even last year's team presented a match up problems for the Lakers and this team is way better than last year. They remind me of the Clippers last year and they don't look cohesive this year. They don't scare me at all

playaloc916 · Post #1728 » by **playaloc916** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 3:26 am

Max Headrom wrote:There are some Laker fans really saying they wanted the 6th seed to play the Clippers in the first round. Boy would they be in for a rude awakening...lol

I'd prefer a later matchup with the Lakers, but a first round matchup at least guarantees it will happen.... It seems the two teams are destined to meet in the playoffs, yet something always prevents it from happening. There was last year, and that year the Suns beat the Lakers in the first round on a lucky Tim Thomas 3? Then the Suns went on to eliminate the Clips after some boneheaded plays (Cassell 8 seconds and Raja Bell 3).

Max Headrom · Post #1729 » by **Max Headrom** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 5:49 am

playaloc916 wrote:
Max Headrom wrote:There are some Laker fans really saying they wanted the 6th seed to play the Clippers in the first round. Boy would they be in for a rude awakening...lol

I'd prefer a later matchup with the Lakers, but a first round matchup at least guarantees it will happen.... It seems the two teams are destined to meet in the playoffs, yet something always prevents it from happening. There was last year, and that year the Suns beat the Lakers in the first round on a lucky Tim Thomas 3? Then the Suns went on to eliminate the Clips after some boneheaded plays (Cassell 8 seconds and Raja Bell 3).

I think you'd actually prefer playing the Lakers while Davis and LeBron are still rusty. And later or early, I still think the Clippers beat them if healthy. They have no one that can check Kawhi or PG and really believe based off of eye test and stats that the Clippers are a match up problem for the Lakers

Clemenza · Post #1730 » by **Clemenza** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 4:59 pm

OKC have shut SGA down for the season but labeling it as an "injury". That sucks for him as he's in a contract year and he could be furthering his development into star player status. Sitting Hortford I get because he's made his name and money already but a kid like SGA is too young to sit out for a tank job. They have 17 first rounders coming up in the upcoming years so don't be surprised if he's eventually not in their future plans.

playaloc916 · Post #1731 » by **playaloc916** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:00 pm

Max Headrom wrote:
playaloc916 wrote:
Max Headrom wrote:There are some Laker fans really saying they wanted the 6th seed to play the Clippers in the first round. Boy would they be in for a rude awakening...lol

I'd prefer a later matchup with the Lakers, but a first round matchup at least guarantees it will happen.... It seems the two teams are destined to meet in the playoffs, yet something always prevents it from happening. There was last year, and that year the Suns beat the Lakers in the first round on a lucky Tim Thomas 3? Then the Suns went on to eliminate the Clips after some boneheaded plays (Cassell 8 seconds and Raja Bell 3).

I think you'd actually prefer playing the Lakers while Davis and LeBron are still rusty. And later or early, I still think the Clippers beat them if healthy. They have no one that can check Kawhi or PG and really believe based off of eye test and stats that the Clippers are a match up problem for the Lakers

That's a good point. I also think Rondo will have extra motivation against the Lakers, which may trickle down to Boogie as well. I'm legit more excited about this year than last year.

esqtvd · Post #1732 » by **esqtvd** » Thu Apr 29, 2021 1:09 am

I didnt know it was THIS bad

Clemenza · Post #1733 » by **Clemenza** » Sat May 1, 2021 5:37 am

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Roscoe Sheed · Post #1734 » by **Roscoe Sheed** » Sat May 1, 2021 1:33 pm

Drafting Robinson over Porter Jr. is looking worse and worse. I know they were concerned about MPJ's health, but if they knew he had even a fraction of the talent he has shown then it is unforgivable to overlook him- especially with having back to back picks. Quite upsetting.

Clemenza · Post #1735 » by **Clemenza** » Sat May 1, 2021 4:30 pm

Roscoe Sheed wrote:Drafting Robinson over Porter Jr. is looking worse and worse. I know they were concerned about MPJ's health, but if they knew he had even a fraction of the talent he has shown then it is unforgivable to overlook him- especially with having back to back picks. Quite upsetting.

Its was asinine on draft night when it happened and now its at an unbelievable level of horrific-ness at this point. Elgin Baylor/Sterling wouldn't have even screwed that up

NippySudz · Post #1736 » by **NippySudz** » Mon May 3, 2021 5:38 pm

so Dennis shroeder revealed Lebron is not vaccinated. Ouch.

I hope the clipper players are, star players at least, but something tells me we would have saw it if they were. If we lose someone to covid, omg, I'm going to kill myself.

Max Headrom · Post #1737 » by **Max Headrom** » Tue May 4, 2021 4:21 am

Just remember, Jerry West is the main reason the Clippers took Robinson.

Also, looks like the Lakers might do the Clippers a favor with a win tonight

LamarWho · Post #1738 » by **LamarWho** » Tue May 4, 2021 5:02 am

Max Headrom wrote:Just remember, Jerry West is the main reason the Clippers took Robinson.

Also, looks like the Lakers might do the Clippers a favor with a win tonight

Vogel made the adjustment in the 2nd half to bench Benedict in favor of Gasol. The result speaked for itself.

MartinToVaught · Post #1739 » by **MartinToVaught** » Tue May 4, 2021 5:30 am

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Holy crap. Doc is straight-up DELUSIONAL.

NippySudz · Post #1740 » by **NippySudz** » Tue May 4, 2021 7:28 am

LamarWho wrote:
Max Headrom wrote:Just remember, Jerry West is the main reason the Clippers took Robinson.

Also, looks like the Lakers might do the Clippers a favor with a win tonight

Vogel made the adjustment in the 2nd half to bench Benedict in favor of Gasol. The result speaked for itself.

He was forced to bench drummond and brough in gasol.