Heatles84
Well-Known Member
I get the Clippers not wanting to play the Lakers in the first round. I didn't want the Lakers playing them in the first round either.
But, they may have outsmarted themselves because if I were any of the top seeds, I'd want the Lakers in the first round.
Lebron and AD may still have a little rust on them, they will still be getting used to playing with Drummond and everyone will be adjusting to changes in the rotation and minutes. If they can stay healthy, the Lakers should have all of that figured out by the 2nd round and be hitting their stride.
It would suck to be eliminated in the 1st round, but it would also be the best opportunity to beat them.
I mean, if you're going to lose and you had titles hopes, what's the difference between losing in the conference finals or the 1st round?