2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West First Round: #3 LA Lakers vs #6 Minnesota Timberwolves (Series tied 1-1)

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Who wins?

Poll ended at Fri Apr 25, 2025 3:41 pm

Lakers in 5
7
9%
Lakers in 6
28
35%
Lakers in 7
9
11%
Wolves in 4
3
4%
Wolves in 5
7
9%
Wolves in 6
23
29%
Wolves in 7
3
4%
 
Total votes: 80

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Post#621 » by heyrayray » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:52 am

Naz Reid back to his normal self lol
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Post#622 » by Tracymcgoaty » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:52 am

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Tracymcgoaty wrote:Reaves has been atrocious on offense these two games. No way we win this series with this level of play from him. Lebron is 40 he'll have games where he doesn't have it in the tank. Dude needs to step up.


I'm starting to agree, maybe, just maybe this series Isn't for Reaves, JJ should place him on bench and have Gabe start. Reaves can still play starter minutes but off bench.


Dont know about that but we cant afford it not being a series for reaves. He needs to deliver.
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Post#623 » by Mk0 » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:52 am

Mrakar wrote:Who would have thought half of Minny roster would be in foul trouble after Lakers lost game 1 :roll:

My buddy wanted to bet on the game and I warned him.

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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West First Round: #3 LA Lakers vs #6 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 1-0) 

Post#624 » by Dan33185 » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:52 am

ha, LA fans are so delusional, I love it.
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Post#625 » by Handlez » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:52 am

Hate when refs wait to see if the player makes the shot to call the foul.

Wtf it's a foul or isn't
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Post#626 » by ScrantonBulls » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:52 am

Lakers doing great playing 8 v 5.
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Post#627 » by PistolPeteJR » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:53 am

EmpireFalls wrote:Lakers have stopped running offense and are letting the lead slip away. They’ll likely lose this game.

Wolves have this series in the bag. Just a way better team.


I swear I’ve never read a single post of yours about the Lakers that had any positivity in it LOL.
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Post#628 » by Champ1on » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:53 am

That luka foul on Randel was just to keep the game close.
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Post#629 » by SlimShady83 » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:53 am

Wouldn't mind seeing some Knecht In here IN end of 3rd
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Post#630 » by OriginalRed » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:53 am

Might be premature but I think we can call this one over. Wolves can't get anything go offensively and the Lakers have dialed up their defense several notches from last game. The real question is can they repeat this effort throughout the entire series.
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Post#631 » by Optms » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:53 am

Dat D is so good fam
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Post#632 » by KyRo23 » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:54 am

Thanks for wasting your challenge :lol: easy call
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Post#633 » by SpurNani » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:54 am

Randle such an eyesore to watch play
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Post#634 » by Tracymcgoaty » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:54 am

Thats a foul on Doncic. He wasn't set.

Randle has gotten **** all with Rui on him btw. Not a **** inch.
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Post#635 » by baller16 » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:54 am

Easy charge call
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Post#636 » by SlimShady83 » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:54 am

Wolves 19 fouls
Lakers 18

Just saying.
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Post#637 » by Handlez » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:54 am

CHARGE.

Luka was set.
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Post#639 » by Liam_Gallagher » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:54 am

It’s tiring watching Randle play.
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Post#640 » by multo » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:55 am

Gonna win that challenge

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