Even a Lakers win doesn't look good.

[JoMal]

Ted, your post proves you're an idiot!  I'm a 4 star "date" (or an all-you-can-eat buffet) minimum!

Hey, I only report findings. The Amber House's rating says more about JoMal's "rating" of you than anything else. At least he didn't book you at the Cozy Cave Inn, a per-hour place down by the industrial district.

We now have a don't tell, don't ask policy in town, but that may have to do with taking out a home loan. I confuse the two.

[WayOutWest]

Hey, I only report findings. The Amber House's rating says more about JoMal's "rating" of you than anything else. At least he didn't book you at the Cozy Cave Inn, a per-hour place down by the industrial district.

per-hour?  The jokes on you!  I haven't been able to "throw down" for a whole hour since my 20's pendejo!

[Joe Vancil]

I don't think that this is a three-horse race, at all.  As I see it, there's one horse in the race, and that's the Lakers.

As I see it, home court advantage for the Finals is overrated due to the 2-3-2 format.  What's important is Home Court advantage for the playoffs.  Unless something drastic happens, it's looking pretty close to a no-brainer that that will be the Lakers in the West.

I think several teams have the ability to win the whole thing, no matter who they face:  Boston, Cleveland, San An, Utah, Orlando, and Detroit.  I'd even give Houston and Phoenix a long-shot chance.  But if you have to pick a champ this year, you should pick the Lakers...not "The Lakers, or Boston, or Cleveland."

[jemagee]

Aside from the maxim that 'defense wins championships' contradicting the 'lakers don't play defense' problem - i'm sure you're right joe

[WayOutWest]

I don't think that this is a three-horse race, at all.  As I see it, there's one horse in the race, and that's the Lakers.

As I see it, home court advantage for the Finals is overrated due to the 2-3-2 format.  What's important is Home Court advantage for the playoffs.  Unless something drastic happens, it's looking pretty close to a no-brainer that that will be the Lakers in the West.

I think several teams have the ability to win the whole thing, no matter who they face:  Boston, Cleveland, San An, Utah, Orlando, and Detroit.  I'd even give Houston and Phoenix a long-shot chance.  But if you have to pick a champ this year, you should pick the Lakers...not "The Lakers, or Boston, or Cleveland."

I really don't see how the Lakers can beat the Celtics at this point.  Maybe things will change later in the year because IMO the Lakers SHOULD have the best team in the league.

[Skandery]

Maybe things will change later in the year because IMO the Lakers SHOULD have the best team in the league.

They got another franchise to give them their franchise player for nothing.  Darn right they SHOULD!!

[WayOutWest]

Maybe things will change later in the year because IMO the Lakers SHOULD have the best team in the league.

They got another franchise to give them their franchise player for nothing.  Darn right they SHOULD!!

When an idiot like Bitch Cupcake can be considered a competent GM, it says a lot about the other GM's in the league.

Skandy, too bad you were not around for the Lakers when they traded Elden and EJ for Rice or when they traded Van Excel for ....what did they get for this guy?... or when they traded Shaq for Odom, Butler and Grant or when they traded Butler for Kwame.  I'm sure glad you were around for the Gasol for Kwame and Gasol trade, good looking out dawg.   

[Ted]

Hey, I only report findings. The Amber House's rating says more about JoMal's "rating" of you than anything else. At least he didn't book you at the Cozy Cave Inn, a per-hour place down by the industrial district.

per-hour?  The jokes on you!  I haven't been able to "throw down" for a whole hour since my 20's pendejo!

 

[westkoast]

Maybe things will change later in the year because IMO the Lakers SHOULD have the best team in the league.

They got another franchise to give them their franchise player for nothing.  Darn right they SHOULD!!

When an idiot like Bitch Cupcake can be considered a competent GM, it says a lot about the other GM's in the league.

Skandy, too bad you were not around for the Lakers when they traded Elden and EJ for Rice or when they traded Van Excel for ....what did they get for this guy?... or when they traded Shaq for Odom, Butler and Grant or when they traded Butler for Kwame.  I'm sure glad you were around for the Gasol for Kwame and Gasol trade, good looking out dawg.   

Van Exel left for Tony Battie and the rights to Tyronne Lue.....

[WayOutWest]

Another nail biter that SHOULD have been a blow out.  A few games I thought the opposing team was just having one of those nights where they couldn't miss, especially from the 3-pt line but when several teams have terrific nights from behind the arc I start to think there is a problem with the Lakers defense.

Despite the Lakers record there is definately a problem with the Lakers.  Maybe teams are getting pumped to face the Lakers or maybe the Lakers are tuned for the playoffs and playoff style of basketball.  The games against more traditional teams will be something I really want to key on and watch.  How many teams hang out at the 3-pt line that do well in the playoffs?  Maybe the Lakers will not have to face teams that focus on the perimeter but almost every team has a deadly shooter from behind the arc if you leave him wide open.

We'll see........

[jemagee]

Jackson quoted in the paper today trying to 'minimize' the impact I think?  Saying how the coaching staff expected it to be a pretty close game - but somehow they neglected to tell the players.