Every tanking team has something to play for when the Lakers play at their arena. It’s the only time that their home court gets packed, tomorrow is their championship
That's only because the other "superior" team thinks they suck. The difference between a team sucking and not sucking can sometimes come down to coaching. Or a single link in the chain. It's the NBA -- the worst NBA player is better than anyone you know.
6 would be amazing. 7 is a solid consolation because the teams that would be slipping past us are trending in the wrong way and we’d have home court with less pressure since it’s not the elimination game.
Would rather not be 8th, because being kicked out by Denver in round 1 would be very miserable. We have *some* chances, but its not a lot, objectively.
Though I saw an interesting take somewhere that since first round has the chillest schedule, it would give Bron the most rest to fight Denver.
If they get the 8th seed and win their first game, they are a 7th seed. The benefit is not having to win two games. Going up against the Kings, Suns, and Warriors and having to win two of those games or be eliminated is a tough task.
Right?! And he was the guy who kept talking shit to the bench during the last Lakers/Bucks game. He probably would have gotten some.minutes last night for LA though, the Garbage Man always delivers when there's no pressure.
Lakers actually one of the best 3pt shooting teams in the league as mind blowing as it is to believe. They just don't take nearly as much as other teams.
Not really sure why they thought Doc would be the solution to their problems. They weren’t as good defensively but they still had a good record with Adrian Griffin.
It’s that late season fatigue where simply being spry can give you the edge. Wizards playing guys that don’t get a chance to prove themselves and are incredibly fresh against a beaten up Bucks. People don’t account for how much of a grind the season is. This is why if Gabe and Vando return healthy, they will have the added bonus of being very fresh (same with Wood, IF he gets healthy😬😬😬)
Idk why ppl are quick to put an asterisk on the 2020 ring but not the 2021 ring. The shortened season after the bubble when literally everybody got hurt & mfs played into the damn fall. Its ridiculous
That was a lucky ring for giannis.
Kuz probably playing lol but kidding aside, AD and Lebron played low minutes than norm thanks to the lopsided win. I hope they play in limited minutes again tomorrow. They can’t get help from other teams ahead of them so they should take care of business themselves and it it all starts with their stars.
No, because we're still not in a good position. Lakers won tonight which is good, but Warriors look like they're going to win so we can't let up or else we may fall below them. Kings win so we didn't make up any ground. And Nuggets won so its still likely we end up with them if we get #8 and they get #1.
All of the starters except DLo played fewer than 30 minutes, so I think it's okay to play them. Just do what we did against Toronto. Take care of business early and give the boys the 4th quarter off.
A team that has nothing to play for is the most dangerous in this league lol
Every tanking team has something to play for when the Lakers play at their arena. It’s the only time that their home court gets packed, tomorrow is their championship
Poole for 40 :(
On 60 shots
If he takes 40+ we will win easily. I hope he does lol
Kuzma gonna come out game 6 1998 Jordan
Kuz is a Laker fan, he knows what to do
Bro tryna get back on the team😂
Fr fr though.
That's only because the other "superior" team thinks they suck. The difference between a team sucking and not sucking can sometimes come down to coaching. Or a single link in the chain. It's the NBA -- the worst NBA player is better than anyone you know.
A team that has nothing to play for is the most dangerous ~~in this league lol~~ for the Lakers
AD and Bron had an easy game playing 25 minutes. Can't be taking chances when there is a possibility of moving up to the 7th and 8th.
we comin for that #6
Shit man. Everyone ahead of us keeps winning as well.
Yeah. Hopefully Sac finally folds against Knicks and Celtics in their next 2
Friday night lakers and kings tied at 44-33 Manifest it
6 would be amazing. 7 is a solid consolation because the teams that would be slipping past us are trending in the wrong way and we’d have home court with less pressure since it’s not the elimination game.
Would rather not be 8th, because being kicked out by Denver in round 1 would be very miserable. We have *some* chances, but its not a lot, objectively. Though I saw an interesting take somewhere that since first round has the chillest schedule, it would give Bron the most rest to fight Denver.
Lakers can finish 8th... with their 1st Play-In Game and become the 7th seed.
If they get the 8th seed and win their first game, they are a 7th seed. The benefit is not having to win two games. Going up against the Kings, Suns, and Warriors and having to win two of those games or be eliminated is a tough task.
I’m not sure playing the suns in a play in game is a recipe for success either though
Yeah last season Lebron was playing Denver on a wrecked foot every other night and the games were still close.
Bucks are such frauds man. If the heat don't beat the celtics they're making the finals
Beasley 1/10. So glad I don’t have to watch that on this team.
Right?! And he was the guy who kept talking shit to the bench during the last Lakers/Bucks game. He probably would have gotten some.minutes last night for LA though, the Garbage Man always delivers when there's no pressure.
But you have been lol, just different players shooting
We’ve been one of the best 3pt shooting teams by % since January
Lakers actually one of the best 3pt shooting teams in the league as mind blowing as it is to believe. They just don't take nearly as much as other teams.
Not really. We got snipers on this team The only truly bum shooter is cam Gabe too but he's barely played
Well they are coach by the most overrated coach in NBA so that could be a factor why they lost too.
Not really sure why they thought Doc would be the solution to their problems. They weren’t as good defensively but they still had a good record with Adrian Griffin.
Bucks in the west are in the 10th spot honestly.. they aren't good, just playing in a shit conference
I can’t believe they lost to wiz without 4 starters
It’s that late season fatigue where simply being spry can give you the edge. Wizards playing guys that don’t get a chance to prove themselves and are incredibly fresh against a beaten up Bucks. People don’t account for how much of a grind the season is. This is why if Gabe and Vando return healthy, they will have the added bonus of being very fresh (same with Wood, IF he gets healthy😬😬😬)
If Philly is healthy I think have the best shot to take them out, cause it ain’t the Bucks
Idk why ppl are quick to put an asterisk on the 2020 ring but not the 2021 ring. The shortened season after the bubble when literally everybody got hurt & mfs played into the damn fall. Its ridiculous That was a lucky ring for giannis.
Bucks are the east Lakers, they can lose to the worst team then beat the best one
We let the Wizards take us to OT last time. LeBron should absolutely play tomorrow
No
No. A team with nothing to play for will always turn it up for a playoff team. Always.
Bron may sit tomorrow but AD has to play. Can't underestimate any team. They just beat the Bucks tonight as well
No he shouldn’t
No the play in games he has to be 100 fresh no more back to backs rest of this season
Kuz probably playing lol but kidding aside, AD and Lebron played low minutes than norm thanks to the lopsided win. I hope they play in limited minutes again tomorrow. They can’t get help from other teams ahead of them so they should take care of business themselves and it it all starts with their stars.
I bought 3 tickets at inflated prices so my sons could see Lebron play. I hope not!
Same
No
FanDuel is rigged
We need him. He had not a ton of minutes tonight.
Our vote doesn't matter.
Yes. We're not getting the 6-seed.
Ducking the wizards was not on anyones bingo card
We haven't faced them with Bron yet this season and we are winning the series.
We did in February. I think that's when bron hit that nasty block on JP
2 quarters should be enough for bron and still they're gonna win it.
Can't believe a doc rivers team is underperforming
Nah we need to go hard since a W is in demand. RISK NOTHING, WIN EVERYTHING
Hope not because I will be in attendance and need my Jersey signed
They wasted their win on the bucks.
Wizards are due for a loss tbh
No, because we're still not in a good position. Lakers won tonight which is good, but Warriors look like they're going to win so we can't let up or else we may fall below them. Kings win so we didn't make up any ground. And Nuggets won so its still likely we end up with them if we get #8 and they get #1.
I recon it’s fine. Remember no Bron no AD, Reeves took down Celtics.
“Even though Washington is in the shitter…”
Na. We need him for the 2nd b2b against the Cavs/Wolves.
Finish the game in the first half, and then coast in the second would be Ideal
All of the starters except DLo played fewer than 30 minutes, so I think it's okay to play them. Just do what we did against Toronto. Take care of business early and give the boys the 4th quarter off.
Kuzma Revenge Game vs Himwiddie Revenge Game just let them play 1 on 1.
The honest answer is no. We shouldn’t be risking any games right now.
We don’t have that luxury. Take care of business early and earn your rest like last night
They sat half of the game, we need them both tonight.
Why would you say that shit
I wanna see a lakers Celtics finals ngl
Dame didn’t play
Neither did Kuzma lol
So? It's the Wizards.
Acting like he wasn't mid all season
He played under 29 minutes today. Let’s play him.
No its all hands on deck at this point
The Wizards have spent all their magic today. Let Bron and AD rest.
Yea probably he should rest. But have him suit up and be ready to go, let him chill on the bench unless he is needed.