WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1

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Nuggets in 4
10
2%
Lakers in 4
31
7%
Nuggets in 5
7
2%
Lakers in 5
106
25%
Nuggets in 6
37
9%
Lakers in 6
116
27%
Nuggets in 7
99
23%
Lakers in 7
25
6%
 
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#141 » by Johnny Firpo » Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:42 am

Dr Aki wrote:
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What playbook, it's LeBron or AD iso, cut or shoot


Don't you guys play a lot of pick&rolls with Bron?


Just to hunt for a favourable defensive matchup, not to actually play P&R


That you can probably do against the Nuggets, targeting Jokic. Although they had practice trying to defend it, but it will be different against Bron and AD. Do you think Howard will start on Joker?
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#142 » by MyBoyBlu » Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:44 am

fart wrote:Can MPJ defend LeBron? He seems to match his size and speed.


MPJ is a terrible defender lol. Lakers in 4 8-)
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#143 » by mademan » Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:46 am

This is where the run ends, unfortunately. Lakers are built different
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#144 » by mtron32 » Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:49 am

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What would be my way?


Nuggz winning. You just called this series the Lakers' literal first test. The last two series didn't mean sh apparently.


u lack the ability to read or the ability to think


Oh god, watch out, Nuggets fans puffing chests out already LMAO :noway:
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#145 » by IgorK » Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:50 am

RaptorsLife wrote:I’m a root for my canadian boy Murray

But man clippers blew 3 straight double digit leads

Lebron ain’t letting that happen

If AD the real DPOY let’s see what he does with jokic


Technically, LeBron let that very thing happen.. Lakers let a double digit lead evaporate against Houston. To be fair, we still won, but many Lakers fans clenched their you-know-what.
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#146 » by Dr Aki » Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:52 am

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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#147 » by Dr Aki » Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:52 am

Johnny Firpo wrote:
Dr Aki wrote:
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Don't you guys play a lot of pick&rolls with Bron?


Just to hunt for a favourable defensive matchup, not to actually play P&R


That you can probably do against the Nuggets, targeting Jokic. Although they had practice trying to defend it, but it will be different against Bron and AD. Do you think Howard will start on Joker?


They'll go back to McGee to start 1st and 3rd quarters, with Dwight 2nd and 4th quarters. With smatterings of Davis at the 5 in between
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#148 » by Jordan45822 » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:07 am

It will be interesting to see Jokic vs Davis/McGee/Howard.
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#149 » by MikeTheKid » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:14 am

If the Lakers go up 3-1, I may have to sell the house and stocks on the Nuggets idk.

Just got home from work and finished the game on DVR, The Clippers fumbled hard!
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#150 » by The Laker Kid » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:15 am

Jkam31 wrote:
Optms wrote:Lakers are the worst possible match up for the Nuggets.

Literately no one to check Lebron. Murray will be played the same way Lillard and Harden were. The backcourt is already battle tested there. And unlike the Rockets, they can't take out the Lakers biggest strengths which is their interior defense and one of their better defenders. Dwight Howard and AD are gonna make it hell inside all series for Jokic.

Lakers in 5 for me.



Dwight? Again, they guy that called me an idiot for suing he won’t play where are you show yourself with those useless stats you sent.

Anyways they’re not playing murray like they did harden/Lillard unless they want Jokic getting 15+ apg. Hell even Plumlee is a good passer so trapping Murray up ain’t happening


This is like the 20th post I’ve seen from you calling out “that guy” whoever that guy is about this Dwight argument. Why didn’t you write his name down or did a screenshot instead of doing a shoutout every thread hoping that guy would come out :D
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#151 » by ElectricMayhem » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:17 am

This should be a fun series. I have no idea whether the Lakers or Nuggets will win. All I know is that the Clippers are in the driver's seat.
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#152 » by Air Apparent » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:33 am

lakers might sweep this one, or win in 5
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#153 » by Eric Millegan » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:44 am

dr3am wrote:Lakers in 7. LeBron’s undefeated Game 7 streak will continue

I guess. But you're talking about a guy who has lost two Game 7s, off the top of my head. Pistons in 06, Celtics in 08.
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#154 » by ratul » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:48 am

Jamal Murray vs. Phil Handy and Danny for me. It will be a heck of a matchup.

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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#155 » by PlatinumState » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:52 am

Imagine thinking the Lakers acually got this :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#156 » by _Game7_ » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:55 am

Lakers in 5, but they better come out aggressive and put them away early, if they give them life watch out. Good thing is LeBron been here once or twice, and he has AD having his back.
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#157 » by stoo » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:58 am

How many games you're gonna play?

LeBron: Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#158 » by LikeABosh » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:59 am

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dr3am wrote:Lakers in 7. LeBron’s undefeated Game 7 streak will continue

I guess. But you're talking about a guy who has lost two Game 7s, off the top of my head. Pistons in 06, Celtics in 08.


He probably means winning streak. I think it's 6 in a row
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#159 » by LikeABosh » Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:00 am

PlatinumState wrote:Imagine thinking the Lakers acually got this :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Wait, you're laughing at the thought of the Lakers winning but you're still gonna spot them 3 wins? Lol
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Re: WCF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (3) Denver Nuggets, Part 1 

Post#160 » by Jkam31 » Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:08 am

The Laker Kid wrote:
Jkam31 wrote:
Optms wrote:Lakers are the worst possible match up for the Nuggets.

Literately no one to check Lebron. Murray will be played the same way Lillard and Harden were. The backcourt is already battle tested there. And unlike the Rockets, they can't take out the Lakers biggest strengths which is their interior defense and one of their better defenders. Dwight Howard and AD are gonna make it hell inside all series for Jokic.

Lakers in 5 for me.



Dwight? Again, they guy that called me an idiot for suing he won’t play where are you show yourself with those useless stats you sent.

Anyways they’re not playing murray like they did harden/Lillard unless they want Jokic getting 15+ apg. Hell even Plumlee is a good passer so trapping Murray up ain’t happening


This is like the 20th post I’ve seen from you calling out “that guy” whoever that guy is about this Dwight argument. Why didn’t you write his name down or did a screenshot instead of doing a shoutout every thread hoping that guy would come out :D


Haha I wish I did I wish I did but said guy belongs to your group tell him to show his face

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