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[WC First Round] (1)LA Lakers vs. (8)Portland

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Aug 15, 2020.

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(1)LA Lakers vs. (8)Portland

Poll closed Aug 18, 2020.

  1. Lakers in 4

    1 vote(s)
    2.1%

  2. Lakers in 5

    4 vote(s)
    8.5%

  3. Lakers in 6

    10 vote(s)
    21.3%

  4. Lakers in 7

    6 vote(s)
    12.8%

  5. Blazers in 7

    10 vote(s)
    21.3%

  6. Blazers in 6

    13 vote(s)
    27.7%

  7. Blazers in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Blazers in 4

    3 vote(s)
    6.4%
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  1. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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    (1)Los Angeles Lakers vs. (8)Portland
    Game 1 Tuesday, August 18th 8:00pm TNT
    Game 2 Thursday, August 20th 8:00pm ESPN
    Game 3 Saturday, August 22nd 7:30pm ABC
    Game 4 Monday, August 24th 8:00pm TNT
    *Game 5 Wednesday, August 26th
    *Game 6 Friday, August 28th
    *Game 7 Sunday, August 30th
     
    #1 J.R., Aug 15, 2020
  2. Hakeemtheking

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    Portand wins. Blind men can shoot better than Lebum and the Lakers.
     
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  3. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Honestly, Blazers in 6.

    I think the Lillard/McCollum backcourt is too much to handle. Meanwhile, Portland can throw Collins / Whiteside / Nurkic at Anthony Davis

    Melo is the wild-card, though.
     
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  4. CircaSurvive

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    They just gave up almost 60 points in the paint, Lebron and AD will eat them alive.
     
    #4 CircaSurvive, Aug 15, 2020
  5. Asian Sensation

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    This board is funny... now everyone that was hoping the Blazers would get eliminated and complaining about all the media Lillard love are Blazers fans again.

    Lakers have no chance without Rondo.

    Portland in 6.
     
    #5 Asian Sensation, Aug 15, 2020
  6. Hakeemtheking

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    Portland got big men too and 6 fouls each. Portland, like us, will gladly trade your 2-pointer for my 3-pointer.
     
    #6 Hakeemtheking, Aug 15, 2020
  7. KingCheetah

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    Lakers are ripe for the picking.
     
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  8. Easy

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    It's all relative. If you hate the Lakers more than the Blazers, then you root for the Blazers.
     
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  9. Asian Sensation

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    Exactly my point... it’s funny cause we all hate the Lakers the most and we also know the Blazers have the best shot to knock them out amongst everyone that was vying for #8.
     
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    This series is a #1 seed's worst nightmare -- playing a good team finally healthy that's red hot with momentum ... bonus with the weird bubble environment.
     
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    Melo officially in the Playoffs.
     
    #11 daywalker02, Aug 15, 2020
  12. lakersuck2

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    The Lakers suck.
     
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    You know something I don't?

     
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  14. J.R.

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    Username checks out
     
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    I’m just glad there is no cakewalk for the top seed in the West this year like it was for the Warriors in the past.

    Both Los Angeles teams face tough competition in the first round and one of them might get eliminated. Here’s to hoping it’s the Lakers. No franchise deserves it more.
     
    #15 ghettocheeze, Aug 15, 2020
  16. Asian Sensation

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    I had no idea. I was under the impression he’d be out until much later in the playoffs if he was even to come back at all. This definitely helps them... let’s see how quickly he can shake off the rust.

    A healthy playoff Rondo is troublesome. He gave the Blazers all kinds of fits and was huge in helping make AD unstoppable when the Pels swept the Blazers just 2 years ago.
     
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    Dang, I almost forgot the Pels.

    Bye Alvin.
     
    #17 daywalker02, Aug 15, 2020
  18. JumpMan

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    Portland has a lot going for them, but no, not going to happen. This is the LeBron James bubble invitational. The Lakers aren't allowed to lose to anyone before the WCFs or Finals. They'll go up 3-1, lose game 5, and blow the Blazers out in game 6.
     
    #18 JumpMan, Aug 15, 2020
  19. HardenVolumeOne

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    will be intresting to see if the blazers get the same insane amount of free thros they have been getting the last 4 games aginist the lakers
     
    #19 HardenVolumeOne, Aug 15, 2020
  20. juanm34

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    Lakers in 6
    Lebraun will turn it up to 11..but this wont be a cake walk for them..
     
    #20 juanm34, Aug 15, 2020
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