2025 NBA Post-Season thread!!!

[rhigh2390]

Originally Posted by oshmeehan

Surely if the Lakers lose tonight the media's narrative is gonna shift to asking when will LeBron ask out of LA and go to a different market where he has a better chance of winning, right?

Don't think so. I think they get a lob threat in the offseason for Luka and make some other roster changes and give them a full season to see how they look.

[Kingofkings1281]

Originally Posted by oshmeehan

Surely if the Lakers lose tonight the media's narrative is gonna shift to asking when will LeBron ask out of LA and go to a different market where he has a better chance of winning, right?

Nah, you’re just thinking of the same three posters on here that have been wishing the worst upon him for a decade or more. He’s obviously not going anywhere.

[Jwax13]

Luka’s defense is legitimately embarrassing. Blown by 5 times in 4 minutes by Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels.

[drobfan8]

Originally Posted by rhigh2390

Don't think so. I think they get a lob threat in the offseason for Luka and make some other roster changes and give them a full season to see how they look.

Agreed.

I think LeBron has a player option too. So the Lakers can make some serious moves and then LeBron can opt in.

Redick has a lot to learn also. He's been outcoached this series.

[drobfan8]

Originally Posted by Jwax13

Luka’s defense is legitimately embarrassing. Blown by 5 times in 4 minutes by Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels.

It's pretty sad to see and inexcusable.

Him and Bron have struggled with the physicality

[hxcmilkshake]

Lakers could give a flying F in this first quarter. Not like it's an important game or anything.

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[Jwax13]

Originally Posted by drobfan8

It's pretty sad to see and inexcusable.

Him and Bron have struggled with the physicality

This you?

Originally Posted by drobfan8

Oh and if you traded SGA for Luka right now, that would be very interesting to see how each team would differ.

SGA deserves his shine right now. But he also hasn't even been to a conf Finals right. Same Rookie class.

Come on now.

[kipgen]

Originally Posted by tjforce

Props to Houston for not rolling over.

This one's gotta be a bit of a confidence booster than if they can find a way to win Game 6 in CA, they can still take the series.

Great win

Gonna be really difficult to go back to Chase Center though

[drobfan8]

Originally Posted by Jwax13

This you?

Um yeah. So what.

[Jwax13]

I guess people that actually watch the games might think it’s odd to advocate for a habitually out of shape crybaby that is the worst defender in the league over the leading scorer, presumed MVP, and likely All-Defense selection.

SGA > Luka AINEC

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by drobfan8

All the best in this new adventure. I should watch more of Cleveland actually. Now that it's soon to be down to the only 4 decent teams in that conference it'll be worth watching.

You should. My biggest gripe around here and around sports talk is how many people are wasting energy talking about teams like the Lakers and Warriors, who have no chance at winning a title this year, while teams like Cleveland, Boston, and OKC are legit good squads.

I think you'll see some good basketball watching the Cavs. I'd be shocked if they don't handle Indy with relative ease, but the Boston series could be a war. Right now the Cavs have the depth, health, and home court advantage, but Boston has the experience factor. Should be a good series.

[blackvodka]

This 4th quarter is going to be interesting.

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[drobfan8]

Originally Posted by Jwax13

I guess people that actually watch the games might think it’s odd to advocate for a habitually out of shape crybaby that is the worst defender in the league over the leading scorer, presumed MVP, and likely All-Defense selection.

SGA > Luka AINEC

I guess you should go back to school and learn to read.

I clearly said it would be interesting if they swapped teams. That OKC group is literally perfect for Luka.

OKC have also won all season without SGA in the line up.

Plus I bet SGA for MVP earlier in the season.

Peace

[drobfan8]

God I'm sick of LeBron.

Can't wait until he's gone

[hermanotarjeta]

Lake show have no answer for Rudy.

[fabiani12333]

Originally Posted by tjforce

You should. My biggest gripe around here and around sports talk is how many people are wasting energy talking about teams like the Lakers and Warriors, who have no chance at winning a title this year, while teams like Cleveland, Boston, and OKC are legit good squads.

Nationally, Cleveland and OKC will have an uphill climb to convince casual fans to give a crap about them. I know personally that I really don't really care to tune into their games.

Boston is more interesting, but after their championship win last season, the novelty is over. They lack the superstar to draw casual fans in.

[fabiani12333]

Lakers with a combined 6 points from their bench the last two games -- holy crap

[hermanotarjeta]

Lequit time.

Lakers have no more energy left.

[Delta5]

Yikes, looks like both Dallas and Lakers lost that trade

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by fabiani12333

Nationally, Cleveland and OKC will have an uphill climb to convince casual fans to give a crap about them. I know personally that I really don't really care to tune into their games.

Boston is more interesting, but after their championship win last season, the novelty is over. They lack the superstar to draw casual fans in.

You should try watching them...

OKC can be a bit of of bore with the fouls that SGA draws, but the Cavs are the NBA's best offense.

[hermanotarjeta]

As the leader of this Laker team, this one is on fat boy.

[Delta5]

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

As the leader of this Laker team, this one is on fat boy.

the whole team looked lazy and uninspired

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by Delta5

the whole team looked lazy and uninspired

Gentlemen’s Lesweep.

Again.

[fabiani12333]

Originally Posted by tjforce

You should try watching them...

OKC can be a bit of of bore with the fouls that SGA draws, but the Cavs are the NBA's best offense.

I'll certainly be checking them out in the biggest games -- clinching games.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by rhigh2390

Just curious but what evidence is there that the Lakers don't have a shot against OKC? They played eachother twice a couple weeks ago, both in OKC. LA blew them out in game one and would have won the 2nd if Luka wasn't ejected.

Originally Posted by drobfan8

OKC aren't some unbeatable monster.

Their game 3 win vs Memphis was pretty unimpressive. Memphis had nobody that could create their own shot once Ja went down.

They were sitting ducks.

The rest of the West aint Memphis. I won't be surprised if OKC doesn't get to the Finals.

Any more questions about why the Lakers can't beat OKC, boys?