Lakers look good! - Page 2

horseofcourse · #21 02-22-2008, 11:17 AM

The western conference playoffs will be very interesting. although the Lakers appear to be the team to beat, I think it is so evenly matched, they could also be knocked out in the first round. I honestly think the Spurs have just as good a shot as the Lakers to advance to the finals.

King Glorious · #22 02-22-2008, 11:40 AM

The Lakers are looking good. But let's not give them the title yet. They have only played one good team since the Gasol trade and that was the Suns game, where the defense still gave up 124. Getting Bynum back will be a big plus but if there is one thing I've learned from this game, it's the value of experience. Three guys that the Lakers will be depending heavily on in the playoff are Gasol, Bynum, and Odom and none of them have that high pressure playoff experience yet. I'm still not sold on Gasol and Bynum not getting in each other's way. And I do expect the Suns to get better as they get Shaq into the flow of things. I also expect that Kidd is really going to improve the Mavs. He's going to create tons of open shots and just make the game easier for Dirk and especially for Howard. The Spurs are the champs and know exactly what it takes to win and they still have three guys that are arguably top five at their respective positions in the league. Right now, I would rank them:

1. Spurs
2. Mavs
3. Lakers
4. Suns

horseofcourse · #23 02-22-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by King Glorious

The Lakers are looking good. But let's not give them the title yet. They have only played one good team since the Gasol trade and that was the Suns game, where the defense still gave up 124. Getting Bynum back will be a big plus but if there is one thing I've learned from this game, it's the value of experience. Three guys that the Lakers will be depending heavily on in the playoff are Gasol, Bynum, and Odom and none of them have that high pressure playoff experience yet. I'm still not sold on Gasol and Bynum not getting in each other's way. And I do expect the Suns to get better as they get Shaq into the flow of things. I also expect that Kidd is really going to improve the Mavs. He's going to create tons of open shots and just make the game easier for Dirk and especially for Howard. The Spurs are the champs and know exactly what it takes to win and they still have three guys that are arguably top five at their respective positions in the league. Right now, I would rank them:

1. Spurs
2. Mavs
3. Lakers
4. Suns

Which western team which will likely have 50 wins do you think will be left at home?? Golden State, Denver, Houston??

King Glorious · #24 02-22-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by horseofcourse

Which western team which will likely have 50 wins do you think will be left at home?? Golden State, Denver, Houston??

enver. Get it?

Mortimer · #25 02-22-2008, 12:25 PM

fr&l-a!!!

whodey17 · #26 02-22-2008, 12:29 PM

I dont think the West is as evenly matched as people think. Lets take a look at the Northwest Divison. Utah is 21-12 against the west with winning records in each divison 5-4 / 9-5 / 7-3. Denver is 17-14 against the west with records of 8-3 / 4-6 / 5-5. Denver's only winning record against the west is in their own divison. Now 7 of those 8 wins are against Portland (29-25), Minnesota (11-42) and Seattle (14-39).

In the Pacific, the Lakers seem to be head and shoulders above everyone. They are 20-8 against the west with winning records in each division 10-1 / 5-2 / 5-5. Their 5-5 record is against the SW with loses to San Antonio (twice), New Orleans (once), Dallas (once) and Houston (once). Their wins against the SW are Memphis (twice), San Antonio (once without Duncan and Parker), Houston (once), and New Orleans (once). The Lakers struggle with the top teams from the SW. Phoenix is 16-15 in the west with records of 6-3 / 7-6 / 3-6. They struggle with the SW.

In the SW division, you have New Orleans who is 26-11 in the west with records of 9-6 / 9-3 / 8-3. They clearly dominate the west and their own divison. San Antonio is 20-13 against the west with records of 8-3 / 6-5 / 6-5. They struggle a little in the PAC and SW. Dallas is 23-8 against the west with records of 8-3 / 7-2 / 8-3: clearly the best record of any team vs all three divisons.

My rankings of the top teams in the west as of today based on the season so far are:
Dallas
New Orleans
Lakers
Spurs
Utah
Phoenix
Houston
Denver

I think that if these were the teams to make the playoffs, San Antonio, Dallas, Lakers and New Orleans are much much better than the other 4.

Mortimer · #27 02-22-2008, 01:20 PM

#28 02-23-2008, 01:18 AM

They play Gasol, Bynum, and Odem against any team that has a perimeter game and they die.
You are the first in on the bet. But its gonna have to be this way as I fear the Jazz, Rockets, and Dallas much more than LA:

If LA and San Antonio meet, I get San Antonio you got LA. 200 bucks. We will give the money to a person we both trust if they match up. Is it a go?

#29 02-23-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

No one has said a word about Kobe's finger.

What's wrong with this lineup? Bynum at the 5, Gasol at 4, Odom at 3, Kobe 2 and Fisher the 1? It's not like Odom really plays down low, but I'm sure you knew that. I forgot what a savior Kurt Thomas is.

You name the bet, i'm in.

Beautiful 200 Bucks. I did not read this post thoroughly.

I was the only one who said anything about Kobe's finger.
So the bet is placed as posted previously?
You are perfectly correct, Kurt Thomas is useless for the Spurs.

Maybe we could both send our money to Mr. Cannon?

Mortimer · #30 02-23-2008, 08:31 AM

Oh my God.

Laugh stifling.

Very hard.

Must think of something serious.

Can't.

RULE-ENG UN ZE FLOUR!!

Mortimer · #31 02-23-2008, 08:43 AM

^^^ Going to Lone Star today.

Mortimer · #32 02-23-2008, 08:53 AM

^^^ Stumbled out of gate...gained ground on backstretch as foes in front of him fell down....passed by tiring rivals in homestretch.....no rally....failed to do so....and dnf.

Mortimer · #33 02-23-2008, 09:31 AM

^^^ Now wears Mascara By DiSpencer.

Mortimer · #34 02-23-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

^^^ Will change name to General Manager Hossy and fire Coach Pants.

Mortimer · #35 02-23-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by King Glorious

enver. Get it?

^^^Huge Oprah fan.

#36 02-23-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Pissgardn do you actually watch the game of basketball? It's funny, for someone so confident you sure don't seem like it. I'll take your bet, but there's no need to bring Chuck or anyone else involved. Frankly, I feel like Chuck or anyone else probably has more important things to do then hold our money for a bet. If the Spurs beat the Lakers I'll send you a check and vice versa.

No I never watch basketball.
You have made a wise bet.

A check from you?
Are you kidding?
You refer to me as Pissgardn
constantly denigrate others and you
expect that I should somehow trust you
with a check? a check or anything from you?

I have made bets with
others on this board and
they know I come through.
I trusted them, they trusted me,
I dont trust you.

Anyone scared to give the slightest
hint of what they do... you dont want
anybody to know anything about you.
Thats fine, you dont think its anyone's
business on the internet. I understand.
But I want
your money if this matchup takes place.
And you give me no indication whatsoever
I would see any of it. I have no fear of
people knowing exactly who I am and
anything they wish to know.

I will give you anything you want about
myself so you can come to my door or whatever
to collect. And I can get cash directly to you.
So you dont have to worry about any check.

I just want your money. Thats all.
You have to help give me some indication
you will come through. There are at least
3 people on this board I have made transactions
with that I know you should trust.
I will give you any information you wish.
You WILL get your money in cash.

Cannon Shell · #37 02-23-2008, 10:45 AM

If I hold the money in escrow does it have to be in an interest bearing account?

#38 02-23-2008, 10:47 AM

Obviously the accounting firm Deloitte and Douche should hold the money.

#39 02-23-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Dude, it's $200, no offense but it's not really a big deal to me. I apologize for being so silly as to try and protect some sort of privacy on here. What am I thinking considering some of the nutjobs here and other places on the internet. Enough people here know who I am and have access to contact me including moderators on this site. I'll even send a certified check, since that $200 might just cripple my savings.

You don't have to trust me as frankly, considering some of the ridiculousness I've seen from you here, you sort of qualify as one of the nutjobs I was referring to. Like I said, it's $200 man. My terms are what they are.

Ok then.
We will make it 1000 so it means a little more to you.
I am sorry 200 is beneath you. If 1000 is not enough
we can make it more worth your while.
Mr. Cannon would surely help with this excitement.
Yes?

IrishofNDMan · #40 02-23-2008, 11:14 AM

Easy Money.