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

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Who wins the series?

Poll ended at Mon Apr 21, 2025 10:41 pm

Lakers in 4
11
3%
Lakers in 5
83
22%
Lakers in 6
103
27%
Lakers in 7
22
6%
Wolves in 4
14
4%
Wolves in 5
26
7%
Wolves in 6
90
24%
Wolves in 7
32
8%
 
Total votes: 381

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Post#681 » by SpurNani » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:07 am

JustBuzzin wrote:Ant is in a similar situation as Jokic. Surrounded by bums and knuckleheads like Randle.


Giannis has the worst supporting cast in these playoffs by far
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Post#682 » by Karmaloop » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:07 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:I hope that doesn't kill Rui's confidence lol.


Doubtful. Being crossed up by arguably a top 5 players in the NBA isn't anything to hang your head about.
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Post#683 » by rockmanslim » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:07 am

Commercials are loud but the game is barely audible WTF ABC
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Post#684 » by Chuck Everett » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:08 am

JustBuzzin wrote:Ant is in a similar situation as Jokic. Surrounded by bums and knuckleheads like Randle.


So Anthony Edwards is surrounded by bums and so is Nikola Jokic? If that is the case, how is this the most talented NBA of all time? Nearly every star player is apparently surrounded by guys who can't hoop. Help me understand please.
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Post#685 » by Najeem27 » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:08 am

U shouldn’t be able to challenge after showing the replay
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Post#686 » by Shaka_Zulu » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:08 am

As someone in Europe, it's so jarring to watch an NBA game live. I usually watch morning with no spoilers.


This routine of 2 minute play and 5 minutes of ads is killing me.
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Post#687 » by Folklore » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:08 am

That's such bs
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Post#688 » by jehosafats » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:08 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:I hope that doesn't kill Rui's confidence lol.

Never that. He's a shogun.
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Post#689 » by Dubnation » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:09 am

Wonder why Podz didn't get that same respect?
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Post#690 » by rockmanslim » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:09 am

Luke throwing tennis balls into the ocean
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Post#691 » by Tracymcgoaty » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:09 am

POOKA!
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Post#692 » by Tracymcgoaty » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:10 am

Doncic is doing whatever he wants fam.
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Post#693 » by Mr Puddles » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:10 am

Playoff Luka is just a different animal
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Post#694 » by jehosafats » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:10 am

They gotta get AR15 going
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Post#695 » by blueberrysticky » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:10 am

Its gotta be more than just Luka
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Post#696 » by Dennis Reynolds » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:10 am

Geez Doncic
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Post#697 » by Tracymcgoaty » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:11 am

Reaves with a really rough start.
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Post#698 » by Najeem27 » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:11 am

Playing better without Randle
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Post#699 » by jehosafats » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:11 am

Goebert salty
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Post#700 » by Tracymcgoaty » Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:12 am

Archangel Gabriel!
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