So we might finally be getting that Golden State/Lakers second round matchup...

[HurricaneDij39]

Either this board will go into a complete Civil War or both fan bases will suck up to the other one. My prediction is the latter. The Giants/Dodgers rivalry between the two markets most definitely does not translate to the basketball court, as the Warriors and Lakers draw bandwagon fans across the entire globe.

If I had to pick a side though I'm riding with Golden State. A fifth ring for LeBron and we'll never hear the end of the obnoxious GOAT debates...

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

 

[DJ Fieri]

Assuming who is playing in the 2nd round?

LOL.

 

[trojanfan12]

Had no idea that a Lakers/Warriors 2nd round matchup was so highly anticipated.

I must have somehow missed all of the folks talking about it.

 

[tlance]

Had no idea that a Lakers/Warriors 2nd round matchup was so highly anticipated.

I must have somehow missed all of the folks talking about it.

Well…

It would be if they were 2 and 3.

While it is certainly possible, that matchup is a lot less hyped as 6 and 7 seeds. And less likely.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I’d rather see Denver-Phoenix

 

[bksballer89]

Had no idea that a Lakers/Warriors 2nd round matchup was so highly anticipated.

I must have somehow missed all of the folks talking about it.

suns/lakers is way more a bigger deal

 

[msgkings322]

LOL at OP incorrectly characterizing how posters here would act if that series happened.

 

[HurricaneDij39]

Well…

It would be if they were 2 and 3.

While it is certainly possible, that matchup is a lot less hyped as 6 and 7 seeds. And less likely.

It's so totally happening provided the Lakers win their play-in matchup.

Memphis - No Adams to protect the rim against the Lakers' stars.

3/6 matchup likely to be the Kings who have no experience outside of Harrison Barnes against Golden Stat who has all the experience. So, you get the idea...

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

 

[tlance]

It's so totally happening provided the Lakers win their play-in matchup.

Memphis - No Adams to protect the rim against the Lakers' stars.

3/6 matchup likely to be the Kings who have no experience outside of Harrison Barnes against Golden Stat who has all the experience. So, you get the idea...

It might. Definitely a decent chance.

But man, there is a lot that needs to happen still.

So not worth talking about it yet.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

One or both will lose imo.