2018-19 Los Angeles Lakers Thread | Page 18

Oct 19, 2018 at 11:35 AM

susweel
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I watched some of the game last night. They gotta long way to go. Probably gonna have to trade a few of the young players to get some vet shooters.

Oct 19, 2018 at 4:27 PM

#257

Ninerjohn
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Originally posted by IT21:
Everyone overreacting to one game is funny. It's gonna take time for the team to mesh and build chemistry, offensively and defensively.

They really didn't look that bad all things considered, first game with however many new players and played last year's 3 seed on the road. I really doubt they start many more games going 0-15 from 3, Lebron's teams don't do that.

Still think they'll be playing the first round of the playoffs with home field advantage

I agree on the overreaction. Portland is never an easy place to play and the Lakers were in the game until the end. As for being a top 4 seed... well I am not so sure about that. I really believe that GS, Houston and Utah will finish ahead of them. The question is whether they have enough to get the 4 seed ahead of OKC, Portland, New Orleans, or SA. My guess is they finish 5th or 6th in the West but injuries will obviously have a big say over the seedings.

One thing is for sure. The Lakers will be the most improved team in the league and a guarantee for the playoffs.

Oct 19, 2018 at 7:34 PM

#258

4ML
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Want Kawhi on this team next summer so bad!!!

Oct 19, 2018 at 7:46 PM

#259

Ninerjohn
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Originally posted by 4ML:
Want Kawhi on this team next summer so bad!!!

He is going to pull a Paul George and stay where he is loved.

Oct 19, 2018 at 7:59 PM

#260

4ML
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Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by 4ML:
Want Kawhi on this team next summer so bad!!!

He is going to pull a Paul George and stay where he is loved.

He was loved in San Antonio.

I wasn't shocked PG stayed in OKC. I'll be shocked if Kawhi stays in Canada. I believe he will come to Lakers or Clippers next summer.

Oct 19, 2018 at 8:36 PM

#261

InconvenientTruth21
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Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
I agree on the overreaction. Portland is never an easy place to play and the Lakers were in the game until the end. As for being a top 4 seed... well I am not so sure about that. I really believe that GS, Houston and Utah will finish ahead of them. The question is whether they have enough to get the 4 seed ahead of OKC, Portland, New Orleans, or SA. My guess is they finish 5th or 6th in the West but injuries will obviously have a big say over the seedings.

One thing is for sure. The Lakers will be the most improved team in the league and a guarantee for the playoffs.

If the Pelicans keep this up I think you're right.
I thought they looked good in their first game but they just put up 150 pts today

AD isn't messing around this year. 25 10 and 6 in basically 2 quarters lol

Oct 20, 2018 at 2:17 PM

#262

4ML
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Home Opener...let's gooo!!! Let's win this one!!!

Gotta rebound better...and gotta make open 3pt shots at a decent rate.

BI and Lebron gotta score more points.

Oct 20, 2018 at 3:35 PM

#263

4ML
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It's a new beginning in Los Angeles today. pic.twitter.com/ciYZCB59Xt
— ESPN (@espn) October 20, 2018

Oct 20, 2018 at 10:12 PM

#264

sacniner
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Lebron doesn't look right in your ugly ass uniform. You guys won't be good this year and I'm glad. Thought I hated GS more than the Lakers, but the hate is equal for now. If KD grows a pair and leaves the dubs I'll hate the Lakers more. I know you guys care

KANGZ

Fox>>>>>>>>>Ball

Oct 20, 2018 at 10:13 PM

#265