Series Thread: 2023 Western Conference Finals: 1) Nuggets vs 7) Lakers (Bubble Rematch)

[DJ Fieri]

That’s ring chasing. He needs the Lakers more than the Lakers need him. His game is redundant with something Bron already brings. He doesn’t fit their defensive identity they’re building. One can even argue with the growth of Reaves floor game that as a Plan B option to Point LeBron Reaves is a better option than CP3 because Reaves isn’t going to get all delusional about his role on the team. Ironically, the place for CP3 is likely going back to the Clippers if they decide to run it back with PG and Kawhi. He’s what you wanted John Wall to be.

Damn it.

You fucking.....

 

[DJ Fieri]

Yea they lost a few but who cares? They're still gonna win the title relatively easy. So who cares There is no team left that can beat them 4 times. Suns had the best shot

Say you are an idiot without saying you are an idiot.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Denver sweeps. Maybe a gentlemen's sweep.. Denver may not lose a game the rest of these playoffs. AD just got to camp out around the rim and do whatever he wanted against the midget Warriors. Won't happen against Denver

LMAO.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Go back to your shanty with @Jordan23

Um......forgot @trojanfight......

The new 3 stooges.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Jokic is far and away the best player in the league now unlike 2020. Gimme a break

AD is way more athletic and the better defender.

That will matter in this series.

 

[bksballer89]

Key for denver will be AG and Porter. They need those guys to show up and not the occasional night off. This is the first team that the Lakers wont have the size advantage on.

 

[Duffman]

than the Suns who were playing without CP3 and basically Ayton too

I hope you’re kidding, the Suns won more games without CP3 against Denver then they did with him. There’s no way they get better if he came back. And Ayton was like -53 in the series, he would’ve made even less of a difference than Paul if he played game 6.

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

“We’re gonna win it this time.” - Tim Duncan

Nuggets in six.

Hoping our SG KCP is motivated to face his former team. Go Nuggs…

Built not bought.

That’s rich!

Touting built, not bought while praising a guy they got via trade.

And the only major player the Lakers have that was bought is LeBron and Schroder.

AD- gave up significant players and draft picks to acquire
Rui- trade
Vanderbilt/Beasley- trade
DLo- trade ( but the Lakers also drafted and developed him prior to trading him after drafting Ball, who was traded to acquire AD )
Bamba- trade
Reaves- UDFA

 

[Jordan23]

Go back to your shanty with @Jordan23

Did I say anything about Denver vS lakers and needing refs, Nope. Maybe don’t be such a fucking dumb shit

 

[thunderc]

AD is way more athletic and the better defender.

That will matter in this series.

And Jokic is smarter and less injury prone.

 

[trojanfan12]

But will you come back to take your lumps when that doesn’t happen?

Or will we next see you in a few months when you return to post some other obnoxious nonsense?

 

[bksballer89]

And Jokic is smarter and less injury prone.

That will matter in this series

 

[trojanfight]

tough series to call here. the last matchup was before the trade deadline. westbrook was still on the team and lebron and davis didnt play. i dont think 3 point shooting is going to be as big of a thing as it was for golden state. its not that denver cant shoot the 3 its that they arent going to often shoot 40-50 like golden st. and likely arent going to make 20 something 3's. the FT difference wont be the same as GS series but could go in lakers favor as far as foul trouble on denver. im not sure denver has the same type of andrew wiggins defender to throw at lebron. if they can steal a game in denver i like the lakers chances.

 

[Duffman]

If the Nuggets can keep the Lakers whistle in check I think this series will go deeper than people think.

 

[msgkings322]

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If the Nuggets can keep the Lakers whistle in check I think this series will go deeper than people think.

Most people think it's going at least 6

 

[Shanemansj13]

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If the Nuggets can keep the Lakers whistle in check I think this series will go deeper than people think.

Most think it will go deep regardless. It’s difficult to keep the Lakers off the FT line bc they are ultra aggressive. Can’t commit stupid fouls but that also means Denver has to play their best defensive series of the playoffs

 

[trojanfan12]

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If the Nuggets can keep the Lakers whistle in check I think this series will go deeper than people think.

lol

How much deeper are you thinking?

8? 9 games?

 

[bksballer89]

lol

How much deeper are you thinking?

8? 9 games?

11

 

[Duffman]

lol

How much deeper are you thinking?

8? 9 games

Looks like people here are more rational. You wouldn’t believe how many Laker fans on Twitter I’ve seen that are predicting sweep. Obviously everyone is a homer for their team but you’d think they’re dead serious.

 

[tlance]

I hope you’re kidding, the Suns won more games without CP3 against Denver then they did with him. There’s no way they get better if he came back. And Ayton was like -53 in the series, he would’ve made even less of a difference than Paul if he played game 6.

Paul played 1 game in this series.

That is what I mean. Ayton was awful. It was as if he wasn’t on the court. Would have been better if he wasn’t.

This was a team built to have 2 elite players and 2 more very good ones to support.

Well, those guys didn’t do their job for different reasons, so of course the Suns aren’t going to be anywhere near their potential.