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%
 
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Post#601 » by durden_tyler » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:46 am

multo wrote:Divincenzo and Conley have done nothing in this game.

Donte has lots of fouls.


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Post#602 » by MrGoat » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:47 am

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Tor_Raps wrote:How can Rudy be so sorry offensively man.


He always has been, that's why he's so sorry in the playoffs historically


I understand but how do you not work on your game to at least become dominant in the restricted area against people MUCH smaller than you.


Ironically the team that could hide his weaknesses the most is the team he's playing against right now.
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Post#603 » by SlimShady83 » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:47 am

Damn my net being chunky.
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Post#604 » by Asianiac_24 » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:47 am

Luka only getting one pick but Rudy got like 4 back is still just insane to me
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Post#605 » by Mk0 » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:48 am

savvy flop by Luka
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Post#606 » by SpurNani » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:48 am

If only Reaves was a good spot up shooter
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Post#607 » by AmIWrongDude » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:48 am

If AR could hit open shots LA would be up 30
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Post#608 » by durden_tyler » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:48 am

The Wolves has to continue playing physical though, at least send out some pain out there before the crucial games at home.


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Post#609 » by Mrakar » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:48 am

Who would have thought half of Minny roster would be in foul trouble after Lakers lost game 1 :roll:
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Post#610 » by Tracymcgoaty » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:49 am

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.
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Post#611 » by Optms » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:49 am

Luka is magiccc
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Post#612 » by SlimShady83 » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:49 am

SpurNani wrote:If only Reaves was a good spot up shooter


Honestly at this point rather have them playing Knecht?
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Post#613 » by Tracymcgoaty » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:49 am

Luka magic.
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Post#614 » by axeman23 » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:50 am

Exactly HOW many 3rd and 4th fouls are the Wolves gonna get? ReFs ArE rIgGiNg FoR tHe LaKeRs So HaRd!!! :lol:
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Post#615 » by SlimShady83 » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:50 am

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.
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Post#616 » by Red8911 » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:51 am

Luka complains to the refs on every single shot he takes make or miss. At this point he’s probably so used to it that he complains even when he’s shooting in the gym by himself. Very good player but I wish he’d cut that out.
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Post#617 » by KyRo23 » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:51 am

durden_tyler wrote:
multo wrote:Divincenzo and Conley have done nothing in this game.

Donte has lots of fouls.


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He should probably stop doing that then :lol: cuz he’s done nothing
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Post#618 » by jehosafats » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:51 am

Good to see Gabe on the floor
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Post#619 » by Tracymcgoaty » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:51 am

Rui with some fantastic defense this game.
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Post#620 » by PistolPeteJR » Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:52 am

Reid forcing it twice in a row

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