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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 6:51 am    Post subject:

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I think this games actually means much more to the Laker than it does for the Clippers.

If the Lakers win we will be up 7 in the loss column and will allow us to experiment with our rotations and give LBJ and AD immediate rest. In addition when we meet them for the 4th time in April the pressure will be off and it really won't matter if we win or lose (Though winning and evening the series at that point would be much better than going down 0-4).

We hear from nearly everyone that the Clippers are a superior team with superior depth and talent. With a win this would help silence some of the supporters. Also, the Laker players need this win to truly validate themselves as the #1 team in the NBA. In addition it would give the Clippers some doubt as they approach the playoffs.

If there ever was a true statement game with multiple implications, this is it.

Are you kidding?
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:19 am    Post subject:

Quote “If the Lakers win we will be up 7 in the loss column and will allow us to experiment with our rotations and give LBJ and AD immediate rest.”

Yes. We will be 49-13, Clippers 43-20. Even if we went 13-9, they would have to go 19-0 to gain top seed in West. Depending on how many Clippers losses follow, say 3 or 4, we could have top seed locked up with 12,13 games to go and sit Lebron and AD, or play them just a quarter or two a game. The Raptors game on March 24th will probably be the last full on significant game, giving Lebron almost 1 month to properly load manage before the Playoffs start,
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:39 am    Post subject:

This is a must-win.

Hope I’m wrong but I have a bad feeling.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:58 am    Post subject:

Looking forward to this one, but will be dissapointed if effort or execution is lackluster. This could be the last meaningful game Lakers play v Clippers this year - i think the rescheduled game will have both teams sitting guys and then the playoffs are a crapshoot re whether they play each other. Not gonna lie, will be dissapointing to lose this one.

Also Lakers have some narratives to address:

1. Do they choke from 3 in “big games”?
2. Can they beat the Clippers?
3. Can they win a physical game versus the Clippers?

Amongst many. My gut says the Lakers 3 ball will be accurate today. Hope its right!
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 8:24 am    Post subject:

Lakers vs. Clippers: Live updates from Staples Center in Los Angeles
The Battle for Los Angeles matchup is viewed as a NBA playoff preview

https://www.ocregister.com/2020/03/08/lakers-vs-clippers-live-updates-from-staples-center-in-los-angeles/
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 8:28 am    Post subject:

MUST-win
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:04 am    Post subject:

DO NOT PLAY BRADLEY OR KCP ON LEONARD. Leonard is a good post player and will take advantage. If Vogel does this again I will know he is not the smartest coach.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:22 am    Post subject:

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Looking into some Lakers/Clippers numbers ahead of the game, this one seems notable:

The Lakers average 16.8 "wide open" 3-point attempts a game this year. Converting them at a 38% clip.

Against the Clippers this season: they have averaged 20 attempts but have shot just 32.5%
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:23 am    Post subject:

damm i am going to miss the 1st hald and some more
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:39 am    Post subject:

I don't like the quick turnaround for us after a big win Friday night. Especially for Lebron. If we had the same amount of rest and preparation as the clippers coming into this game like a playoff game I would feel better about our chances.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:59 am    Post subject:

So this will give us a great look at a well rested version of the updated Clippers. If nothing else, it's a learning experience.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:59 am    Post subject:

I bet Lakers +2.5

End the week strong.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:04 am    Post subject:

Inspector Gadget wrote:
Let’s go Lakers!
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:06 am    Post subject:

32 wrote:
I don't like the quick turnaround for us after a big win Friday night. Especially for Lebron. If we had the same amount of rest and preparation as the clippers coming into this game like a playoff game I would feel better about our chances.


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Doc Rivers gets asked about the trouble the Clippers have had with early games. “The problem is 12:30,” he says. Adds that’s just a function of being “the third tenant in the building” but says it’s nice the Lakers had to join them today.


Ballmer will do anything for an advantage.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:10 am    Post subject:

for once, just once, i would like to see us stomp the clippers. just completely blow them out. seems like we never do.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:18 am    Post subject:

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DO NOT PLAY BRADLEY OR KCP ON LEONARD. Leonard is a good post player and will take advantage. If Vogel does this again I will know he is not the smartest coach.


Be prepared to think that then

Ever since about game 25-30 he has pretty much stuck with same lineups, subs, and strategies
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:19 am    Post subject:

Mamba81 wrote:
for once, just once, i would like to see us stomp the clippers. just completely blow them out. seems like we never do.


Probably before they got CP3

But since then and especially since we went through some rough seasons theyve pretty much owned the Lakers in season series
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:28 am    Post subject:

If Bron shows up and fights Kawhi the way he did Giannis, I don't see us having any problems with the Clippers.

I know it's not always there but Bron is a really good on ball defender when engaged, that's on the block and on the perimeter. Not sure why he didn't seem to want to challenge Kawhi last game but I like that match-up for us if Bron is aggressive.

Hopefully he's not too gassed from giving us an MVP performance a few nights ago.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:30 am    Post subject:

Sorry but this is weird. lol

https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1236708139627499520?s=19
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:32 am    Post subject:

32 wrote:
Sorry but this is weird. lol

https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1236708139627499520?s=19


Not weird at all. They said they would live together if they were both in LA.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:40 am    Post subject:

AC with a fresh haircut. It's over!
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:42 am    Post subject:

LakerSD wrote:
32 wrote:
I don't like the quick turnaround for us after a big win Friday night. Especially for Lebron. If we had the same amount of rest and preparation as the clippers coming into this game like a playoff game I would feel better about our chances.


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Doc Rivers gets asked about the trouble the Clippers have had with early games. “The problem is 12:30,” he says. Adds that’s just a function of being “the third tenant in the building” but says it’s nice the Lakers had to join them today.


Ballmer will do anything for an advantage.



Rivers loves playing martyr while being passive aggressive. Eff him!
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:48 am    Post subject:

Clippers pregame show: they very confident, almost talk down about the Lakers

What i will agree with them re rockets. They said zubac took it personal they wanted to guard him with midgets (and part if reason why he took it to them). Maybe a lesson there.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:48 am    Post subject:

StoicChalice392 wrote:
AC with a fresh haircut. It's over!

Which strand did he trim
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:52 am    Post subject:

DrDent wrote:
Clippers pregame show: they very confident, almost talk down about the Lakers

What i will agree with them re rockets. They said zubac took it personal they wanted to guard him with midgets (and part if reason why he took it to them). Maybe a lesson there.


they're so sensitive
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