2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West First Round: #3 LA Lakers vs #6 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 3-1)
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Ant dispatched Durant last year, now Luka and Lebron this year potentially.
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TravisScott55 wrote:Ant dispatched Durant last year, now Luka and Lebron this year potentially.
And jokic lmao, surprised you mentioned durant instead
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falcolombardi wrote:TravisScott55 wrote:Ant dispatched Durant last year, now Luka and Lebron this year potentially.
And jokic lmao, surprised you mentioned durant instead
Oh yes lol, totally forgot they beat the Nuggets last year.
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CobraCommander wrote:Optms wrote:KGdaBom wrote:Wolves fan here. LeBron is without question the GOAT.
Lebron hate crew will be running wild after this loss. No point in talking sense.
Look I think Mj the goat but come on - this dude was pretty much the best player on the court for most of the game and Luka and Ant and Randal were out there -
People had burst - but LBJ was playing aggressive - thing in the clutch happen - but man this man played like a monster for 2 games in a row -
Sometime the other team wins more than you lose
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TravisScott55 wrote:Ant dispatched Durant last year, now Luka and Lebron this year potentially.
Local Minnesota outlets are starting to refer to Ant as "the Legend Killer". If they can close the Lakers out the likely next opponent is Steph, Jimmy and Dray. It'd be hype.
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Did I just read Lakers now have home court advantage?
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art_tatum wrote:SlimShady83 wrote:art_tatum wrote:imo would trade lebron for what every value he has and rebuild around luka. why drag it out? maybe when the cavs lose, trade lebron back there for some good pieces and for hte cavs you hope lebrons experience can help the cavs star get a chip. too much money tied to lebron in la whne luka has to get max too.
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Should the lakers spend 3 years of Luka’s prime to cater to LeBron and his farewell tour or fully build around Luka?
They are both great players but their skill set overlaps too much. Next year LeBron will even be worse bc of age
Yeah LeBron is still very very good. You trade some assets to upgrade this summer. The following summer all their bad contracts expire (Vincent, Kleber) plus Rui and DFS so they’ll actually have cap space to build around Luka. If LeBron doesn’t retire his next contract won’t be $50m/yr.
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I’m happy for Wolves fans. People were giving them hell for the Towns trade and during their regular season struggles, but they were always going to be a tough out for most teams. This matchup in particular was the worst possible outcome for LA outside of having to play OKC IMO
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JJ's post game comments are kind of funny. Of course your players want to be in the game, this isn't mlb and talking with a starting pitcher.. Team was exhausted. Rookie coaching move.
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"Ain't no party like a Diddy party" - LeBron James
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vxmike wrote:art_tatum wrote:SlimShady83 wrote:![]()
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Should the lakers spend 3 years of Luka’s prime to cater to LeBron and his farewell tour or fully build around Luka?
They are both great players but their skill set overlaps too much. Next year LeBron will even be worse bc of age
Yeah LeBron is still very very good. You trade some assets to upgrade this summer. The following summer all their bad contracts expire (Vincent, Kleber) plus Rui and DFS so they’ll actually have cap space to build around Luka. If LeBron doesn’t retire his next contract won’t be $50m/yr.
Is this a serious conversation? Doesn't all basketball players basically run, shoot, pass, rebound, play-d? Doesn't Kyrie overlap with Luka? Is the question really does LBJ take the spotlight away from Luka?
LBJ is still a top 15 player. You want Anthony Davis to go with Luka? Put Jokic next to Luka and you will give up 140 pts a game. Lakers just need to find other complementary pieces around the stars and you need multiple stars on a team.
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Iwasawitness wrote:The Warrior wrote:Iwasawitness wrote:
I don’t think you know what choking means.
Deferring and coming up short consistently when it matters. Thanks.
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No lol
Yes...

Take off your Lebron cult sunglasses and understand that he's not immune to criticism. Since you apparently need the exact definition in basketball terms, choking means failing to perform well under pressure, especially in important moments of a game, leading to mistakes like missed shots, turnovers, or bad decisions. Check check and check.
Lakers last 3 posessions not including the Lebron foul on Anthony Edwards which put them up by 3.
-Lebron bricked jumpshot
-Lebron turnover
-Lebron giving it up to Reaves (can't fault him too much on this one but he's the King right)
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TimberKat wrote:vxmike wrote:art_tatum wrote:
Should the lakers spend 3 years of Luka’s prime to cater to LeBron and his farewell tour or fully build around Luka?
They are both great players but their skill set overlaps too much. Next year LeBron will even be worse bc of age
Yeah LeBron is still very very good. You trade some assets to upgrade this summer. The following summer all their bad contracts expire (Vincent, Kleber) plus Rui and DFS so they’ll actually have cap space to build around Luka. If LeBron doesn’t retire his next contract won’t be $50m/yr.
Is this a serious conversation? Doesn't all basketball players basically run, shoot, pass, rebound, play-d? Doesn't Kyrie overlap with Luka? Is the question really does LBJ take the spotlight away from Luka?
LBJ is still a top 15 player. You want Anthony Davis to go with Luka? Put Jokic next to Luka and you will give up 140 pts a game. Lakers just need to find other complementary pieces around the stars and you need multiple stars on a team.
Imagine thinking it's bad or "overlapping skillets" to have multiple playmakers that can dribble, run point, distribute the ball, shoot, rebound, etc. I wonder if the people who say this stuff legitimately believe what they're saying. That's art Tatum at his finest I suppose.
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1989 Eastern Conference Finals against the Detroit Pistons, the 1991 NBA Finals against the Magic Johnson-led Los Angeles Lakers, and the 1995 Eastern Conference Finals against the NY Knicks
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The Warrior wrote:Iwasawitness wrote:The Warrior wrote:
Deferring and coming up short consistently when it matters. Thanks.
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No lol
Yes...![]()
Take off your Lebron cult sunglasses and understand that he's not immune to criticism. Since you apparently need the exact definition in basketball terms, choking means failing to perform well under pressure, especially in important moments of a game, leading to mistakes like missed shots, turnovers, or bad decisions. Check check and check.
Lakers last 3 posessions not including the Lebron foul on Anthony Edwards which put them up by 3.
-Lebron bricked jumpshot
-Lebron turnover
-Lebron giving it up to Reaves (can't fault him too much on this one but he's the King right)
I criticize him frequently, when it makes sense.
Now that you’re actually using the proper definition, let’s apply some context here shall we?
LeBron had multiple defensive stops that led to baskets at the other end right before those very things you just mentioned. He literally played the entire half and is 40. But more importantly, we’ve seen him have some of the most clutch performances of all time. So no, at 40 years of age in the first round of the playoffs, I do not think he “choked”. Use your brain here.
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LeBron tried Luka cried Shannon lied. Wolves in five
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Iwasawitness wrote:The Warrior wrote:Iwasawitness wrote:
No lol
Yes...![]()
Take off your Lebron cult sunglasses and understand that he's not immune to criticism. Since you apparently need the exact definition in basketball terms, choking means failing to perform well under pressure, especially in important moments of a game, leading to mistakes like missed shots, turnovers, or bad decisions. Check check and check.
Lakers last 3 posessions not including the Lebron foul on Anthony Edwards which put them up by 3.
-Lebron bricked jumpshot
-Lebron turnover
-Lebron giving it up to Reaves (can't fault him too much on this one but he's the King right)
I criticize him frequently, when it makes sense.
Now that you’re actually using the proper definition, let’s apply some context here shall we?
LeBron had multiple defensive stops that led to baskets at the other end right before those very things you just mentioned. He literally played the entire half and is 40. But more importantly, we’ve seen him have some of the most clutch performances of all time. So no, at 40 years of age in the first round of the playoffs, I do not think he “choked”. Use your brain here.
I literally used the same definition except in more detail in my follow up post. Take your own advice.

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After the slow start, this Wolves team looks better than the team from last year. Ant, Naz, and Jalen all got another year on their belt and the drop off from Kat to Randle hasn’t been that big + they got DD to make their depth even better.
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TheFire wrote:After the slow start, this Wolves team looks better than the team from last year. Ant, Naz, and Jalen all got another year on their belt and the drop off from Kat to Randle hasn’t been that big + they got DD to make their depth even better.
They're around the same level I'd say. Might be slightly better.
If Kat wasn't horrific vs the Mavs, the Wolves might have won that series.
They're really good. Underestimated them and picked Lakers in 6 before the series. Changed my mind after g1.
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Iwasawitness wrote:The Warrior wrote:Iwasawitness wrote:
No lol
Yes...![]()
Take off your Lebron cult sunglasses and understand that he's not immune to criticism. Since you apparently need the exact definition in basketball terms, choking means failing to perform well under pressure, especially in important moments of a game, leading to mistakes like missed shots, turnovers, or bad decisions. Check check and check.
Lakers last 3 posessions not including the Lebron foul on Anthony Edwards which put them up by 3.
-Lebron bricked jumpshot
-Lebron turnover
-Lebron giving it up to Reaves (can't fault him too much on this one but he's the King right)
I criticize him frequently, when it makes sense.
Now that you’re actually using the proper definition, let’s apply some context here shall we?
LeBron had multiple defensive stops that led to baskets at the other end right before those very things you just mentioned. He literally played the entire half and is 40. But more importantly, we’ve seen him have some of the most clutch performances of all time. So no, at 40 years of age in the first round of the playoffs, I do not think he “choked”. Use your brain here.
Well if you're going to use his longevity as a reason for his goatness, then people are allowed to criticize him for choking regardless of his age and regardless if it's the first round of the playoffs or the finals. Put aside your clear double standards.