2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers (DEN leads 3-0)

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Who wins the WCF's?

Nuggets in 4
40
29%
Nuggets in 5
47
34%
Nuggets in 6
23
16%
Nuggets in 7
7
5%
Lakers in 6
10
7%
Lakers in 7
13
9%
 
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Re: 2023 Western Conference Finals | (1) Denver Nuggets VS (7) Los Angeles Lakers (DEN leads 2-0) 

Post#1881 » by Dupp » Sun May 21, 2023 3:05 am

Jkam31 wrote:Queen isn’t gonna stay to shake hands is donkey gonna say something



When do they ever shake mid series?
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Post#1882 » by durden_tyler » Sun May 21, 2023 3:05 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:
TOStateofMind wrote:Nuggets showing why theyre the 1 seed. Lakers had a nice run after the trade but its tough to win when youre always the lower seed and bron isnt the same bron.


We weren't winning crap without Lebron being the guy either way. AD isn't good enough to be the lead on a team.

He cant do it anymore. Also our coach sucks.

I like this team though heading into next season minus DLO and Ham hopefully.

people talking about Lebron's legacy this and that. Dude is damn near 40 he ain't got **** to prove anymore.

Agreed. Was never going to get to that #1 spot but second place ain’t half bad and that will remain his legacy, even if he misses the playoffs in his final 3-4 years.
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Post#1883 » by Hobo4President » Sun May 21, 2023 3:05 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:
TOStateofMind wrote:Nuggets showing why theyre the 1 seed. Lakers had a nice run after the trade but its tough to win when youre always the lower seed and bron isnt the same bron.


We weren't winning crap without Lebron being the guy either way. AD isn't good enough to be the lead on a team.

He cant do it anymore. Also our coach sucks.

I like this team though heading into next season minus DLO and Ham hopefully.

people talking about Lebron's legacy this and that. Dude is damn near 40 he ain't got **** to prove anymore.


Yeh Lebron might not be a superstar anymore, he's just too old and too injured. Agreed this doesnt alter his legacy at all. On the upside Rui pick up was great and Reaves is a weapon.
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Post#1884 » by Exp0sed » Sun May 21, 2023 3:05 am

after 2morow both conf.finals series are probably gonna be 3-0

so much for parity :)
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Post#1885 » by jehosafats » Sun May 21, 2023 3:06 am

Ni Da Ye wrote:One more game to end the stupid goat talk.

But come on, I didn't even expect it would be this quick.

No more talking needed:

LeBron > Michael

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Post#1886 » by Dmavs12 » Sun May 21, 2023 3:06 am

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Post#1887 » by CntOutSmrtCrazy » Sun May 21, 2023 3:06 am

Got to love all the Laker fan smack talk about Jokic at half. He ate your boys breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight snack in that fourth. Just call him Fat Daddy Cane, kay?
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Post#1888 » by Teen Girl Squad » Sun May 21, 2023 3:06 am

DorianRo wrote:Sad things is Denver hasn't even played to their potential this series. They;re capable of a way higher level than this. THis is a dynasty. These are the new Spurs


The Lakers are a legitimately great defensive team. Denver has made hero shots all series (not shade) and the Lakers have missed many of their open looks and rim attempts (not an excuse). Denver has simply outplayed the Lakers.

That said, lets chill on the dynasty talk.
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Post#1890 » by Johnny Bball » Sun May 21, 2023 3:06 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:
Yank3525 wrote:
Edvan88 wrote:Why are half of Lebron's shots from 3s? Is like every time he gets a switch to Jokic, he just jacks up 3s.


His foot is toast.


I'd seriously sit him. We're not coming back this series. Get healthy. Get most of the guys back.

Somehow miraculously get HAm off this team and get Nurse.

Better seeding next year and healthy i like our chances.


How many coaches can there be before people realize James is old and its not the coach.
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Post#1891 » by BeatDaCavs420 » Sun May 21, 2023 3:06 am

Here we go with the Lebron foot post...I've seen 5 the last 2 pages lmao
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Post#1892 » by Dupp » Sun May 21, 2023 3:06 am

Well apparently getting swept now is better than losing in the finals anyway
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Post#1894 » by CobraCommander » Sun May 21, 2023 3:06 am

drekwins wrote:Jokic is going to end up a top 10 player all time somewhere close to Olajuwon. In a wings era, that is remarkable. What a talent.

It’s going to move from the LBJ/Curry era to the Jokic/Giannis era ——- unless Jimmy upsets the apple cart
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Post#1895 » by Wolfgang630 » Sun May 21, 2023 3:06 am

Joker showed up huge in the 4th. That's what an MVP does. He didn't have a good first 3 quarters. Showed up huge in the 4th and took Denver home with a commanding 3-0 lead!
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Post#1896 » by Champ1on » Sun May 21, 2023 3:06 am

TrustFundBaby wrote:Lakers had a joke path to the WCF, they straight up don't belong with Denver

Warriors would've gotten cooked just as bad, that whole bracket of the West was a joke


What about the East??? You got the #8 seed beating the #1 seed in 5 games and the #2 is down 2-0 to that same team. At least the #1 seed in the West is playing like the #1 seed.
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Post#1897 » by Zeno » Sun May 21, 2023 3:06 am

VicG wrote:Will lebron play game 4?

He’s clearly hurt but sitting out would be a bad look so I think he gives it a go and if things aren’t going well early he looks to land badly sometime in the 2nd quarter.
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Post#1898 » by Bank Shot » Sun May 21, 2023 3:06 am

Great D by Jokic in the fourth. LA got nothing at the rim in the half court and he was on an island with LeBron plenty of possessions.
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Post#1899 » by DorianRo » Sun May 21, 2023 3:07 am

GOAT talks over. Lebron is a top 10'er. Thats it. Hes not GOAT quality
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Post#1900 » by Spice Melange » Sun May 21, 2023 3:07 am

Hopefully Loma wins tonight so i can feel a little better after today lol. Im expecting a hug-a-thon from Haney though
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