playoff matchup we would prefer
Moderators: Danny Darko, Kilroy, TyCobb
playoff matchup we would prefer
-
- Sophomore
- Posts: 115
- And1: 19
- Joined: Nov 06, 2018
playoff matchup we would prefer
with regards to lakers record at the end of season lets talk about the 1st 2nd and conf finals matchup we would prefer.
seeding wise would like to see clippers and nuggets meet again on 2nd rd. i dont think lakers will be afraid of jazz or mavs or blazers in any round. same for suns. if lakers can face anyone in the conf finals i would like to see jazz or suns. i would hope for lakers to avoid play any extra games so keeping above 6th seed is a must. 1 and 2 feels like utah and suns are close to being a lock although one major injury can change the landscape real quick. so for me i would like:
1.utah vs 8.warriors or pels(play in)
2.Suns vs 7.mavs
3.nuggets vs 6. clippers
4.lakers vs 5. blazers
then lakers vs utah
suns vs clip or nuggets
lakers vs whoever
hard to say how it holds up since 3 to 7 seed is really close right now
as long as lakers are above 6seed and have healthy davis and lebron im ok through
seeding wise would like to see clippers and nuggets meet again on 2nd rd. i dont think lakers will be afraid of jazz or mavs or blazers in any round. same for suns. if lakers can face anyone in the conf finals i would like to see jazz or suns. i would hope for lakers to avoid play any extra games so keeping above 6th seed is a must. 1 and 2 feels like utah and suns are close to being a lock although one major injury can change the landscape real quick. so for me i would like:
1.utah vs 8.warriors or pels(play in)
2.Suns vs 7.mavs
3.nuggets vs 6. clippers
4.lakers vs 5. blazers
then lakers vs utah
suns vs clip or nuggets
lakers vs whoever
hard to say how it holds up since 3 to 7 seed is really close right now
as long as lakers are above 6seed and have healthy davis and lebron im ok through
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
- Beethoven
- Head Coach
- Posts: 6,508
- And1: 3,805
- Joined: May 03, 2012
- Location: Utopian Dystopia
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
If we stay 4/5 seed we get:
Denver
Utah
Clippers
If we go to 6th we get:
Clippers
Suns
Utah
Not sure if anyone of them is better than the other but the second one we get a second round respite w suns.
Pipe dream would be to stay afloat and when everyone is back, gun for 3rd seed. If clips fall to 4th, then we get:
Portland
Suns
Utah/Clippers
Better restful scenario.
Denver
Utah
Clippers
If we go to 6th we get:
Clippers
Suns
Utah
Not sure if anyone of them is better than the other but the second one we get a second round respite w suns.
Pipe dream would be to stay afloat and when everyone is back, gun for 3rd seed. If clips fall to 4th, then we get:
Portland
Suns
Utah/Clippers
Better restful scenario.
Kobe Bryant forever
GO LAKERS
GO LAKERS
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
-
- Starter
- Posts: 2,262
- And1: 1,243
- Joined: Oct 16, 2004
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
The only important thing imo is that the Lakers get at least the 6th seed so they can avoid any of that play-in game non sense. Anything can happen in those games. What if AD or Lebron tweaked something and sat out. Definitely need at least 6th seed which I don't see as guaranteed yet
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
-
- Forum Mod - Lakers
- Posts: 21,520
- And1: 12,222
- Joined: Jul 10, 2006
- Location: The Motel 9 in Vegas
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
If we're healthy, it doesn't matter who we face, although I'd prefer to avoid the Nuggets if possible... If we're not healthy, it also doesn't matter who we face...
So let's just focus on getting healthy....
So let's just focus on getting healthy....
Never have rice at Hanzo's house...
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
-
- RealGM
- Posts: 17,139
- And1: 4,177
- Joined: Mar 14, 2002
- Location: HOME OF THE 17 TIME WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
I been keepin an eye on the Nuggets. They are HOT right now. And I'm hoping they'll cool off soon. But a player I've always liked has been Aaron Gordon. And ever since the Nuggets acquired him, undefeated.
Aaron Gordon, Joker who is playing MVP level, Jamaal Murray gifted point getter, and this kid is no longer a kid. But MPJ is lookin like an up and coming shooting Star in this league. The Nuggets are more interchangeable and have more flexibility in their lineup, and that makes them dangerous.
Aaron Gordon, Joker who is playing MVP level, Jamaal Murray gifted point getter, and this kid is no longer a kid. But MPJ is lookin like an up and coming shooting Star in this league. The Nuggets are more interchangeable and have more flexibility in their lineup, and that makes them dangerous.
Home of the 17 Time World Champions
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
- dAdo dA dEvil
- Sixth Man
- Posts: 1,547
- And1: 475
- Joined: Jun 27, 2013
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
We get everybody back healthy, I don't care even if we are 8th seed. It's the same road getting to that championship. You have to face the tougher team each time you advance and eventually the toughest team in the east in the finals. Anyhow, everybody healthy, we are a very dangerous team and the toughest in the league I believe.
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
- Dr Aki
- RealGM
- Posts: 34,292
- And1: 29,109
- Joined: Mar 03, 2008
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
6th seed vs 3rd seed Blazers, vs 2nd seed Suns, vs 1st seed Jazz
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
- Beethoven
- Head Coach
- Posts: 6,508
- And1: 3,805
- Joined: May 03, 2012
- Location: Utopian Dystopia
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
I don't think blazers will pass Denver in the standings. Denver and Clippers both have a fairly easy schedule rest of way.
Kobe Bryant forever
GO LAKERS
GO LAKERS
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
-
- General Manager
- Posts: 9,309
- And1: 2,742
- Joined: Sep 06, 2009
- Location: Romania
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
Easy. The Slippers in the first round.
I don't want nobody else, neither for us or for them. Because it's gonna be the same ol' story, they'll inevitably choke against someone else and then we'll have to listen to their bandwagon fans for a year bragging, that if they had played us instead, they would've won.
No more excuses. I want them choked to death and dismantled in the summer after the ass whooping we gonna give them.
If you give me the beatdown of the Slippers, I won't even care what's next. I'll watch it relaxed the rest of the way, if we win it cool, if not at least we got one last year.
I don't want nobody else, neither for us or for them. Because it's gonna be the same ol' story, they'll inevitably choke against someone else and then we'll have to listen to their bandwagon fans for a year bragging, that if they had played us instead, they would've won.
No more excuses. I want them choked to death and dismantled in the summer after the ass whooping we gonna give them.
If you give me the beatdown of the Slippers, I won't even care what's next. I'll watch it relaxed the rest of the way, if we win it cool, if not at least we got one last year.
Steve Nash injures his back while carrying bags
Slava wrote:I pulled a hammy while fapping. I won't make fun of Nash.
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
- BEazy
- RealGM
- Posts: 10,079
- And1: 2,483
- Joined: Aug 06, 2010
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
Honestly, I'd prefer just getting into the playoffs. Seeding doesn't really matter, especially this season.
Long Live The Black Mamba. Kobe Bean Bryant Laker For Life. 8/24
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
-
- Pro Prospect
- Posts: 907
- And1: 297
- Joined: Apr 12, 2019
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
not concerned and neither should lakers or fans.. this is championship or bust so shouldn't matter ya know
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
- Beethoven
- Head Coach
- Posts: 6,508
- And1: 3,805
- Joined: May 03, 2012
- Location: Utopian Dystopia
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
1) we are not getting any higher seed this year. We will be somewhere 5 - 8
2) 1 - 4 will all be
utah
clips
Denver
Suns
3) any lower seed will just be going through any 3combo of the above teams.
4) thus doesn't matter what matchup we get or prefer. Unfortunately.
2) 1 - 4 will all be
utah
clips
Denver
Suns
3) any lower seed will just be going through any 3combo of the above teams.
4) thus doesn't matter what matchup we get or prefer. Unfortunately.
Kobe Bryant forever
GO LAKERS
GO LAKERS
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
- Young Stapler
- General Manager
- Posts: 8,571
- And1: 5,952
- Joined: Feb 04, 2019
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
We are absolutely going to be the 5th seed. Denver or Clippers 1st round. Jazz second round. Suns WCF. Tough road but this was ALWAYS going to be a tough chip to win.
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
- Beethoven
- Head Coach
- Posts: 6,508
- And1: 3,805
- Joined: May 03, 2012
- Location: Utopian Dystopia
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
^get ready for the haters to claim every series was an asterisk win once we hopefully beat each one of them
Kobe Bryant forever
GO LAKERS
GO LAKERS
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
- TylersLakers
- RealGM
- Posts: 10,878
- And1: 2,809
- Joined: Jan 20, 2006
- Location: Winnipeg Canada
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
Playing the Nuggets in the first round isn’t ideal lol.
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
- Beethoven
- Head Coach
- Posts: 6,508
- And1: 3,805
- Joined: May 03, 2012
- Location: Utopian Dystopia
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
I have a strong preference for a playoff matchup that just popped up and I know you guys think this as well. But I am not going to mention it, and just keep my fingers cross we maintain seeding so we do get it.
Kobe Bryant forever
GO LAKERS
GO LAKERS
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
- EArl
- RealGM
- Posts: 49,765
- And1: 13,221
- Joined: Mar 14, 2012
- Location: Columbus
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
TylersLakers wrote:Playing the Nuggets in the first round isn’t ideal lol.
Well things have now changed. Them or the Blazers for me. My biggest concern is avoiding the Clippers in the 1st round.
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing, Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
-
- RealGM
- Posts: 17,139
- And1: 4,177
- Joined: Mar 14, 2002
- Location: HOME OF THE 17 TIME WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
Yes, how quickly they have changed. Good team, but not formidable without Murray. Unfortunate
Home of the 17 Time World Champions
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
- dAdo dA dEvil
- Sixth Man
- Posts: 1,547
- And1: 475
- Joined: Jun 27, 2013
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
I don't really like Murray and i find him cocky but it's sad to see a player suffer a serious injury.
How about a match up where we face our former players that won a ring with us?
Javale and the Nuggets
Rondo & Cousins and the Clippers
Dwight & Danny and the Sixers in the Finals
How about a match up where we face our former players that won a ring with us?
Javale and the Nuggets
Rondo & Cousins and the Clippers
Dwight & Danny and the Sixers in the Finals
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
- EArl
- RealGM
- Posts: 49,765
- And1: 13,221
- Joined: Mar 14, 2012
- Location: Columbus
Re: playoff matchup we would prefer
LAKESHOW wrote:Yes, how quickly they have changed. Good team, but not formidable without Murray. Unfortunate
Jokic was the driving force in the playoffs, but Murray was definitely the reason that Jokic had all this space to playmake.
I would be surprised if they make it past the second round. They are still a great team, but they will sorely miss Murray. What sucks for them is that this injury will take probably all next year to heal as well. He may be ready by next years playoffs. It goes to show you that winning a ring has a little luck. How many great teams have been screwed by injuries and basically no chance at winning because of that. Like someone said not a big fan of Murray, but I wish him a speedy recovery. No one deserves injuries like that.
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing, Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;