Rooting for the Blazers. It'll be close, but I think Lakers may get it. No way the refs let Lakers lose 1st round.
Portland strong in every position but I am rooting for the Lakers because the Rockets match up better with them.
The lakers cant keep up with the scoring the Blazers have, but their defense is so bad, that this series will be fun. I think the blazers in 6. ( more like, i hope blazers in 6).
Not having Ariza and Hood hurts the Blazers. Portland got 7 rotational player and freaking Hezonja in the bubble. They need a motivated Whiteside alongside Nurkic to handle AD
I could see the Lakers dominating this series. LeBron can still beat teams by himself. I know they've been shooting ass all bubble-long, but their shot attempt quality is actually the same as it was all regular-season; they're just missing shots they had been making. Plus I expect Portland to be exhausted. Lakers are well rested. If both teams came into this comparably-rested, I think it would be a better series. As it is, LAL in 5 or 6.
Yup, pretty simple. For me though, its every aspect of their organization. Their ownership, their history, their higher than mighty attitude and most of all Lebum and his assumed status as some sort of king.
I have been hating the Lakers for decades more than any other team (yes, including the Jazz). It's the attitude of entitlement, from the ownership to the fans, that really rubs me the wrong way. To them, the rest of the league exists to magnify their greatness. They don't even have to draft well. They can take whatever players they want after their rookie contracts. That's how the whole organization feels. Whoever plays against the Lakers is my second favorite team.
First playoffs in the WC for LeBron, and he has to go against the most nuclear dude coming into the playoffs right now. This is a must-see series.
I hate to burst your guys bubble, and i know the Fakers suck, but they will find a way to slow down portland bigtime, your going to see them look different. Blazers are hot but when it comes down to due or die, exp, Lebron, Davis are gonna take over.
My prediction is Blazers win today. They will be a fast, energetically driven adrenaline machine. But the series wont be determined today, regardless of outcome. But I feel like Portland needs to steal this one to have a chance. If not today, then GM2. -Blazers win series if they can dictate pace and their players stay pumped. Have to make their 3's. Play a modicum of defense. They need to make Lebron look old. -Lakers win series if Portland fails to do any of the above.
