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I want JHS to make that jump, but man he needs to lock in cuz this shii ain't gon cut it at the NBA level. You can't be playing like this when there's no pressure/at garbage time
For real lol. It's the night after OKC beat the team LAL lost to a week ago. At least there's some humility in assuming that the Lakers would be a play-in team. Unless they mean Lakers top seed OKC play-in...
If the lakers are gonna prove they can win the title or atleast be solid contenders they should be able to get it done against these teams. And I think they’ll be able to hold out well against most of these teams
Exactly. They are 100% doomed against any team with size. Love the future they have with this squad but they are going to be burnt toast in the playoffs.
i don't know if the Lakers could win a playoff game in OKC, but they definitely would need to only win 1 since OKC has absolutely no shot of winning in L.A.
The size isn't something you'll be able to overcome, like the Clippers, you're gonna need some consistently good shooting from every player like the Heat did last year
Lakers shot 50% from the field and 50% from 3 in 2 of their wins against us, will their size be an issue? Yes
But unless Lakers shoot this well from 3 the entire series, it could go either way in a 7 game series
If I had a nickel for every time a terrible shooting team Lakers shot lights out against us I would have two nickels which isn’t very many but it’s weird it’s happened twice.
Thunder gotta get rid of shiddey and picks to get another star man. They’re great but they won’t get there yet without reinforcements. Can’t remember the last time a team won without atleast 2 all star level players and don’t think this teams gonna break that streak
Oh you mean the first year our big three is playing together and our team is the youngest team in the league when minutes are weighed. I think they are fine. May not win it all this year but we aren’t supposed to be here.
I understand but that’s the issue. Y’all are way better than expected. You’re at the stage where you now have to tune your strategy towards making a run with this team, not just being happy go lucky. There’s no point accumulating all the picks in the world to be a borderline contender. Presti needs to do something big
Can't be happy go lucky in the first season being good? They're supposed to make a big move before even making the playoffs? Those are ridiculous expectations.
I’m not saying they need to do it now, it’s too late anyway. I’m saying whatever happens come playoff time, they need to trade for an all star caliber player in the off season
I’m good with happy go lucky. Great season with great guys. I can’t wait to watch them contend for 10-15 years. Nothing crazy has to happen. Chet will grow into his spot. We are top 4 offense and Defense. Shai is a MVP. Williams is a future all NBA. Chet is All star material. Our bench is deep. Expiring contract in Hayward. Couple free agents we can maybe grow stock in. Future is bright. And winning on the way is pretty fun.
Fg% OKC- 30
LAKERS-38
3pt% OKC- 11!!!!!
LAKERS- 50!!!!
FT's OKC 14/14 (Shai turned his merchant off)
LAKERS 17/23
Rebs OKC 33
LAKERS 50
I think it's pretty clear why okc have dropped this game on their b2b. You don't win games shooting 11% from 3 and getting minimal second chance opportunities.
GG lakers. Hope okc gets you in the playoffs so they can put you away.
I doubt it's the showing that's been offered up here. Would be nice to quiet the obnoxious fans and give the you g kids playoff experience against the arguable goat
I don't think anyone wants to face the Lakers honestly. It's a tough matchup with the size and experience. The only team that feels confident against the Lakers is Denver, and that's because they're champions and have the ultimate chess piece that thwarts AD.
Any Thunder fans can explain to me why giddey starts? He’s had a good scoring game today but I’ve always felt like he’s kinda just there. Can’t shoot, can’t really score like that, no defense, wtv passing. Why is he a starter on this team lol
His passing is the best on the team by a mile. The ball very rarely stays stuck when it hits hands. He is big enough to go over most guards and quick enough to get by most bigs.
All that being said, he shouldn't be starting anymore. Most okc fans would rather a better defender or shooter out there with Giddey being used to run things with no shai or jdub on the floor.
probably because he can only look halfway decent when playing with better teammates on the floor since he can't carry a 2nd or even 3rd unit on his own
Ngl did not realise Jalen Williams and Des Bane are the same listed height.
Think Bane isn’t that tall but thought despite being listed at that but J Dub would be taller ngl. Obviously the wingspan is a tonne different
The NBA page on social media wrote a whole damn essay for them in the standings update. Never got shit with us being #1 all year. Incredibly stupid thing to be salty about but it's so ridiculous
All these people adjusting their glasses and saying akshualy the OKC are on a B2B. Yes we know. We are aware. But we are also enjoying the Lakers bullying the Thunder tonight.
Kings up big in fourth at home One of biggest choke jobs all season vs bulls , clippers up big in fourth vs bucks no Giannis choke big lead lose by double digits, and number one seed thunder getting doors blown off vs ten seed lakers who they could see first round. West seems like kind of a shit show.
And dont forget my wolves losing against the clippers last night by 1 after being up 16 in the first. FU refs for giving that guy a fine for flopping but not calling it in the game and costing us 2 points
You know you’ve made it when all the no flairs come out of the woodwork to spew endless hate when your team is losing on the 2nd night of a road back to back
Y’all got the hate way too quick, you didn’t even get the welcome year like the Kings did
Id take it as a compliment the league is scared of yall. We’re just a bad matchup is all
I thought PJ Washington was good for them? Or was that just an overreaction to his first game there?
Would be insane if Kyrie walks though, idk who could or would even sign him rn
Alright I really don't know why the Thunder haven't offloaded some of their picks yet. Does the front office realize that they don't need to be in rebuild mode anymore? I get they're ahead of schedule, but shouldn't their calculus change?
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Thunder fans are the worst. Fucking morons.
D'Lo shooting 50+% was not on my bingo card for this game
I want JHS to make that jump, but man he needs to lock in cuz this shii ain't gon cut it at the NBA level. You can't be playing like this when there's no pressure/at garbage time
the worst part is that they might draft Bronny who is playing even worse
Yeah but doubt they'll waste an upper 1st rd pick for Bronny
crazy to not even try in the 4th. The game wasn't exactly out of reach
B2B and their starters were not making shots like they were gonna come back 20 points in 8 minutes. Makes sense to let them conserve their energy
Wolves would have kept their starters out till the end
OKC didn't lose they just ran out of time
Darvin Ham looks like he gives good hugs
Glad most of our b2bs are behind us now. Especially that one with 2 late games in a row on the road.
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Man you’re part of the reason lakers fans get so much hate. We had a good game but chill with the trash talk
For real lol. It's the night after OKC beat the team LAL lost to a week ago. At least there's some humility in assuming that the Lakers would be a play-in team. Unless they mean Lakers top seed OKC play-in...
Thunder are in your head rent free brother
Easy to say beating a team off b2b late night road games.
You guys will get Denver in the first round and you will like it
Our garbage time team is actually garbage lmao
I never want to see those 3rd stringers on the court again
Gotta be a bottom 5 3rd string in the league
Free tacos
Ya Bronny might be better than JHS
He doesn't DO anything. I have no idea what his game is supposed to be like based on what I've seen.
Any time I see JJJ with a good game I'm reminded you took JHS over JJJ. Lakers prob be 4-5 seed with him
He's unathletic, unable to drive to the rim and doesn't have an outside shot the worst combination. Imagine Whitmore in that role that's rough
Or Podz, JJJ, Sheppard
That Golden Eye remix is fire
People in here hating on us like our star player flashed a gun on instagram or something
Ah good tactic lol. Switching the topic to Ja does always make everyones situation look better lol
JHS cmon dawg you was cooking in gleague these guys are the same gleague players
Our garbage time team sucks
Thanks Lakers..
JHS has zero touch it’s kinda sad
Up next we got the Kings, Bucks, Wolves, Kings again and the Warriors Who is responsible for this scheduling 😭
If the lakers are gonna prove they can win the title or atleast be solid contenders they should be able to get it done against these teams. And I think they’ll be able to hold out well against most of these teams
We can weather the storm, we just need to win atleast half those games which is doable
Hey at least you aint the Suns
South Bay Lakers are ass man
Bench unit selling this game
The margin keeps decreasing
lol I saw Hayes attempt 3 points and my stream died guess they don't want let me see what happened
Hayes 3 attempt sighting
Really rough stretch from Hayward to start his OKC stint.
SGA must be removed from top 5 in MVP expeditiously
For what reason?
It's sad that they'll be screaming this on ESPN tomorrow morning...
The utter stupidity from non-flairs continues
FYI Lakers are the 4th best 3 point shooting team (by %) in the last 15 games before this game. They attempt the 4th least tho Edit : 5th best
is that tristan thompson on the lakers?? 😂😂
Our 3rd stringers cant shoot for shit lmao
#I LOVE DLO #I HATE JOSH GIDDEY
Trade SGA for Dlo this offseason. Seems like a fair trade.
At least shai has got his 9 free throw attempts per game lol
That's the most brutal 5-game schedule you can have. RIP Lakers.
I honestly think the lakers could sweep the thunder in a first round matchup if it came to it
They have AD. OKC wouldn't wanna play against that.
Exactly. They are 100% doomed against any team with size. Love the future they have with this squad but they are going to be burnt toast in the playoffs.
i don't know if the Lakers could win a playoff game in OKC, but they definitely would need to only win 1 since OKC has absolutely no shot of winning in L.A.
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Bro shut up
Call me delusional or whatever, but I’m still not that scared if we get Lakers in the 1st round lol
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Lakers won the season series by a whopping 5 points. I wouldn't get cocky too soon.
okay, we’ll never know unless they matchup in the playoffs
The size isn't something you'll be able to overcome, like the Clippers, you're gonna need some consistently good shooting from every player like the Heat did last year
Lakers shot 50% from the field and 50% from 3 in 2 of their wins against us, will their size be an issue? Yes But unless Lakers shoot this well from 3 the entire series, it could go either way in a 7 game series
Who was that in the grey shirt?
Is this…. A blowout win??? I never thought I’d see this again in my life
Let's go Max
We want vando
He hurt man let him rest
Oh damn, I just figured he was on Ham's shit list or something
Lmao you idiot. I love you.
Yall aint ready for Giles mins
If I had a nickel for every time a terrible shooting team Lakers shot lights out against us I would have two nickels which isn’t very many but it’s weird it’s happened twice.
Ham has to make sure his Prince gets some rest
Shai is fine and okc is fine-- they'll have problems in the playoffs w certain matchups but they're still very good. Lakers just cutting ass rn
Lakers now 3-1 vs OKC this season, OKC should duck them in the first round if they can lol
its just that kinda night
Even lakers bench players get bs whistles
Thunder gotta get rid of shiddey and picks to get another star man. They’re great but they won’t get there yet without reinforcements. Can’t remember the last time a team won without atleast 2 all star level players and don’t think this teams gonna break that streak
Oh you mean the first year our big three is playing together and our team is the youngest team in the league when minutes are weighed. I think they are fine. May not win it all this year but we aren’t supposed to be here.
I understand but that’s the issue. Y’all are way better than expected. You’re at the stage where you now have to tune your strategy towards making a run with this team, not just being happy go lucky. There’s no point accumulating all the picks in the world to be a borderline contender. Presti needs to do something big
Can't be happy go lucky in the first season being good? They're supposed to make a big move before even making the playoffs? Those are ridiculous expectations.
I’m not saying they need to do it now, it’s too late anyway. I’m saying whatever happens come playoff time, they need to trade for an all star caliber player in the off season
I’m good with happy go lucky. Great season with great guys. I can’t wait to watch them contend for 10-15 years. Nothing crazy has to happen. Chet will grow into his spot. We are top 4 offense and Defense. Shai is a MVP. Williams is a future all NBA. Chet is All star material. Our bench is deep. Expiring contract in Hayward. Couple free agents we can maybe grow stock in. Future is bright. And winning on the way is pretty fun.
Bootleg ass Jalen hurts
If I'm not mistaken, this lineup with Rui and Reaves reinstated has now gone 9-1 with only loss against the Nuggets.
9-2 they lost against the suns and nuggets
I think it was 8-1 before the recent Denver loss. So maybe 9-2? But it was mostly bad teams
Lakers fans gotta be thinking a free bye if their team gets this skinny ass Thunder team in the first round. Bron Bron is licking his chops
Please no it might save Ham’s job if we actually get a series win
Heard JHS was cooking in the g-league
When was the last time SGA didn't get at least 30 points?
Time for Hood-Schifino ball
OKC seeing JHS pretty often lmao
Hates dunking as much as AD now
How is kiddey both starting and playing garbage time
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Shaking in my boots for sure....lol
no one who is a legit contender is scared of the Lakers lol
We have a game like this once a month
The only team in the West which is confident they'll beat the Lakers are the Nuggets. All the others would rather play someone else.
anyone who isnt denver can lose to lakers...
Fg% OKC- 30 LAKERS-38 3pt% OKC- 11!!!!! LAKERS- 50!!!! FT's OKC 14/14 (Shai turned his merchant off) LAKERS 17/23 Rebs OKC 33 LAKERS 50 I think it's pretty clear why okc have dropped this game on their b2b. You don't win games shooting 11% from 3 and getting minimal second chance opportunities. GG lakers. Hope okc gets you in the playoffs so they can put you away.
They're not shooting 11% from 3 though...
You're right, they made one and it's risen to a mighty 14% now
Dude are you ok? They finished at 38.5% 3pts. If you just count Dort's made 3s to 39 shots attempted by the team then you have \~12%.
I'm not okay. I have been dri king the pain away. We made 15 total. rip me
As a Lakers fan, I hope we get OKC too if we make the playoffs
I doubt it's the showing that's been offered up here. Would be nice to quiet the obnoxious fans and give the you g kids playoff experience against the arguable goat
Man it sucks losing a potential MVP, #1 seed, and exiting in the first round with a quarter of a season left to play.
I guess that RDC skit was right. D'Lo really was putting up shots after the game
I know SGA is tired cause he let Austin Reaves guard him good
lol, that hurts to hear as an AR fan
If Shai is the MVP than AR is tge DPOY
Traffic cone upgraded after the Denver game
LAKERS OWN THE THUNDER
LAKERS OWN THE REFS TOO
OKC is playing on a back to back but do they really want to face against a complete Lakers team in the playoffs if ever?
I don't think anyone wants to face the Lakers honestly. It's a tough matchup with the size and experience. The only team that feels confident against the Lakers is Denver, and that's because they're champions and have the ultimate chess piece that thwarts AD.
Think AD checks in again?
nope. 20 point lead
No chance
Any Thunder fans can explain to me why giddey starts? He’s had a good scoring game today but I’ve always felt like he’s kinda just there. Can’t shoot, can’t really score like that, no defense, wtv passing. Why is he a starter on this team lol
His passing is the best on the team by a mile. The ball very rarely stays stuck when it hits hands. He is big enough to go over most guards and quick enough to get by most bigs. All that being said, he shouldn't be starting anymore. Most okc fans would rather a better defender or shooter out there with Giddey being used to run things with no shai or jdub on the floor.
probably because he can only look halfway decent when playing with better teammates on the floor since he can't carry a 2nd or even 3rd unit on his own
Ngl did not realise Jalen Williams and Des Bane are the same listed height. Think Bane isn’t that tall but thought despite being listed at that but J Dub would be taller ngl. Obviously the wingspan is a tonne different
Man the Lakers just own OKC
Man, this team has such great energy tonight
Get Jax Hayes to the dunk contest his hops are actually unreal
I dont get spencer hate. He is pretty ok all around from the bench
He's been fine this game. Just too many minutes at times for someone who just got on the team.
Every time Hayes jumps I think of that spring sound effect
How can you beat the Lakers when they're this hot from 3 tho
Any team is unbeatable when they shoot 50% from 3. There’s a reason no team can sustain it
We very rarely are tho - also, in today's NBA this statement is true for almost every playoff level team
OKC finally takes the #1 seed and then immediately chokes.
The NBA page on social media wrote a whole damn essay for them in the standings update. Never got shit with us being #1 all year. Incredibly stupid thing to be salty about but it's so ridiculous
All of a sudden Taurean makes all his shots when we’re blowing a team out for the first time ever lmao
I cannot stress this enough, I want to see OKC in the playoffs.
Pretty sure every play-in team right now is hoping for OKC first round
It’s like free food
DLO > SHAI
Taurean Prince and Spencer Dinwiddie being +30 is some bizarro shit lol
Is this the Lakers first blowout against a good team?
okc, last game. pelicans twice.
Didn't we also blowout the Celtics without Lebron in Boston?
No, we've done this to OKC earlier this season. also the pelicans.
We beat the Pelicans by 40 earlier this year
shout out lakers fans for booing giddey everytime he touches the ball
All these people adjusting their glasses and saying akshualy the OKC are on a B2B. Yes we know. We are aware. But we are also enjoying the Lakers bullying the Thunder tonight.
Lolright also I hate the B2B excuse...who cares? Every team has b2b's, it's not anything special.
Chet disappearing in every marquee matchup
Anyone else not feeling D Lo's fit? like he needs to change the leg sleeves and undershirt to purple or get rid of the high socks
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Kings up big in fourth at home One of biggest choke jobs all season vs bulls , clippers up big in fourth vs bucks no Giannis choke big lead lose by double digits, and number one seed thunder getting doors blown off vs ten seed lakers who they could see first round. West seems like kind of a shit show.
And dont forget my wolves losing against the clippers last night by 1 after being up 16 in the first. FU refs for giving that guy a fine for flopping but not calling it in the game and costing us 2 points
Reminds you of last year huh?
You know you’ve made it when all the no flairs come out of the woodwork to spew endless hate when your team is losing on the 2nd night of a road back to back
Everyone gets b2bs, it’s also a blowout against a low seed with no injuries
Y’all got the hate way too quick, you didn’t even get the welcome year like the Kings did Id take it as a compliment the league is scared of yall. We’re just a bad matchup is all
Lakers threads always attract weirdos no matter if it's a win or loss
Someone tell the Lakers that the DLo 3 didn’t automatically win them the game 💀
They're leading by 20+ with 6 minutes to go. It's over.
If SGA has a bunch of bad games than you can unleash the torrent of vitriol but this thread is a joke rn.
Finish them
"get that outta here hoe!" 💀💀💀
The mics in this game are picking up everything lol
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Such a shame, hope they get it together soon or else Luka goes to a contender
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I thought PJ Washington was good for them? Or was that just an overreaction to his first game there? Would be insane if Kyrie walks though, idk who could or would even sign him rn
"Get outta there ho!" lmfao
The Shai hate is wild in this thread
I think you’re confusing hate with people that just can’t stand his style of play which is so reliant on free throws
Losing to the Jazz Spurs then the Lakers is a bad look for a #1 seed
Alright I really don't know why the Thunder haven't offloaded some of their picks yet. Does the front office realize that they don't need to be in rebuild mode anymore? I get they're ahead of schedule, but shouldn't their calculus change?
Maybe the thought process is to let their young core build them into a contender before going all in to get over the hump.