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tsumlakers88
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With 16 games remaining in the regular season, I'm looking at the Lakers schedule in four separate, four game sets. If they can somehow finish 12-4 (split the next four, sweep the following four, split the third set of four and sweep the final four), that would get them to a final record of 46-26, which I believe would land them either the 4th or 5th seed in the playoffs.
Perhaps this is overly optimistic right now, but if we can endure this ongoing injury bug and get LBJ, AD3 & AD2 (along with Dennis, Kuz & Kieff healing up) back over the next couple of weeks it's definitely feasible. Davis could return between the Utah + Dallas doubleheaders, while Donovan Mitchell could miss both matchups for the Jazz as well. In addition, the 2nd + 4th sets of games are all against very winnable opponents, whereas the 1st + 3rd sets will be much tougher as they are all against playoff-bound Western Conference teams (with one of them being our inevitable 1st Round matchup).
4/17: vs. Utah
4/19: vs. Utah
4/22: @ Dallas
4/24: @ Dallas
4/26: @ Orlando
4/28: @ Washington
4/30: vs. Sacramento
5/2: vs. Toronto
5/3: vs. Denver
5/6: @ LA Clippers
5/7: @ Portland
5/9: vs. Phoenix
5/11: vs. New York
5/12: vs. Houston
5/15: @ Indiana
5/16: @ New Orleans
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LakerSD
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 11:46 am Post subject: |
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It’s looking like the top 3 seeds are set.
Jazz, Suns and Clippers. Jazz and Suns could potentially flip, but looks like the Clippers will be 3rd seed. |
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leking006
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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| LakerSD wrote: | It’s looking like the top 3 seeds are set.
Jazz, Suns and Clippers. Jazz and Suns could potentially flip, but looks like the Clippers will be 3rd seed. |
I think Jazz will go 3rd without Mitchell. |
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leking006
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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Today:
Lakers win
Warriors vs Celtics
Grizz vs Bucks
Spurs vs Suns
Nuggets (Lakers 1.5 GB)
Blazers (Lakers 2 GA)
Mavs ( Lakers 4 GA)
Grizz still playing (Lakers 5 GA)
Warriors still playing (Lakers 6 GA)
Spurs still playing (Lakers 7 GA)
Lakers 4 Games ahead of 7th spot
Notable Games Tomorrow:
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LakerSD
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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| leking006 wrote: | | LakerSD wrote: | It’s looking like the top 3 seeds are set.
Jazz, Suns and Clippers. Jazz and Suns could potentially flip, but looks like the Clippers will be 3rd seed. |
I think Jazz will go 3rd without Mitchell. |
14 losses. 5 ahead of the Clippers in the loss column. They still have enough and their schedule is easy I think. |
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P.K.
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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After Saturday's win over Utah. Lakers are 4 games in front of Dallas for the #7 spot, and 1.5 games behind Denver for #4
#4 Denver36-20 5.5 Games behind 1st
#5 Lakers 35-22 7 Games behind 1st
#6 Portland 32-23 9 Games behind 1st
#7 Dallas 30-25 11 Games behind 1st
AD has been cleared for full contact practice, and is estimated to start playing limited minutes this week
LBJ is still estimated to return sometime around the Raptors game (5/2)
Upcoming Schedule:
4/19: vs. Utah
4/22: @ Dallas
4/24: @ Dallas
4/26: @ Orlando
4/28: @ Washington
4/30: vs. Sacramento
5/2: vs. Toronto
5/3: vs. Denver
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BandwagonLBJhopper
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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We can pretty much close this out if we can beat the Mavs. Those will be critical.
But stealing this win against the Jazz unexpectedly was huge. |
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MJST
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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We're 2 losses back from Denver and if we pass them would be the 4th seed.
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Four Decade Bandwagon
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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| MJST wrote: | | We're 2 losses back from Denver and if we pass them would be the 4th seed. |
Getting back to that 4th seed would be incredible.
Denver’s schedule is pretty tough but I would be surprised if the Lakers pass them.
Especially since we have no clue where Davis and James return in this 15 game stretch. And just how they integrate back into the lineup and how long the team chemistry and efficiency to be at a high level.
Doubt either just hop right back into the lineup playing a dominating 35 mins per game. It will take adjustment. |
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leking006
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Four Decade Bandwagon wrote: | | MJST wrote: | | We're 2 losses back from Denver and if we pass them would be the 4th seed. |
Getting back to that 4th seed would be incredible.
Denver’s schedule is pretty tough but I would be surprised if the Lakers pass them.
Especially since we have no clue where Davis and James return in this 15 game stretch. And just how they integrate back into the lineup and how long the team chemistry and efficiency to be at a high level.
Doubt either just hop right back into the lineup playing a dominating 35 mins per game. It will take adjustment. |
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2940134-woj-jazzs-donovan-mitchell-out-several-games-with-ankle-injury-mri-clean
He will still out against the Lakers, they better capitalize on this one again, don't let slip away like what almost happened earlier. Just get the freaking win!!! |
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leking006
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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UPDATE
Today:
Lakers win
Warriors vs Celtics
Grizz vs Bucks
Spurs vs Suns
Nuggets (Lakers 1.5 GB)
Blazers (Lakers 2 GA)
Mavs ( Lakers 4 GA)
Grizz still playing (Lakers 5 GA)
Warriors still playing (Lakers 6 GA)
Spurs still playing (Lakers 7 GA)
Lakers 4 Games ahead of 7th spot
Notable Games Tomorrow:
Blazers vs Hornets
Mavs vs Kings |
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leking006
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers Upcoming games prediction:
Boston L
Utah L (Winnable if Mitchell dont play)
Utah L (Winnable if Mitchell dont play)
Mavs L (Winnable if AD play)
Mavs L (Winnable if AD play)
Magic W
Wiz L (Winnable if AD play)
Sac W
2-6
Result:
1-1
Blazers next 8 games prediction:
Spurs W
Hornets W
Clippers L (Winnable if either PG or Kawhi dont play)
Nuggets L
Grizz W
Grizz W
Pacers W
Grizz W
6-2
Result:
1-0
Mavs next 8 games prediction:
Knicks W
Kings W
Pistons W
Lakers W
Lakers W
Kings W
Warriors W
Pistons W
8-0
Result:
0-1 |
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AirTupac
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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You're already wrong ^
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leking006
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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| AirTupac wrote: | | You're already wrong ^ |
Well I'm glad to be wrong. And I will be more happy if all of my predictions that will favor mavs and blazers are wrong. |
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leking006
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Warriors lose to the Cs |
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leking006
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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UPDATE
Today:
Lakers win
Warriors loss
Grizz win
Spurs vs Suns
Nuggets (Lakers 1.5 GB)
Blazers (Lakers 2 GA)
Mavs ( Lakers 4 GA)
Grizz W (Lakers 5 GA)
Warriors L (Lakers 7 GA)
Spurs still playing (Lakers 7 GA)
Lakers 4 Games ahead of 7th spot
Notable Games Tomorrow:
Blazers vs Hornets
Mavs vs Kings |
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leking006
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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Bucks lose to Grizz
And Suns losing to spurs.
Damn this top teams losing to bottom teams. |
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MookieBetts50
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Wouldn't worry about Warriors or Spurs, our superstar reinforcements are only a week or two away from cementing Lakers in top 5-6 |
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leking006
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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UPDATE
Today:
Lakers win
Warriors loss
Grizz win
Spurs win
Nuggets (Lakers 1.5 GB)
Blazers (Lakers 2 GA)
Mavs ( Lakers 4 GA)
Grizz W (Lakers 5 GA)
Warriors L (Lakers 7 GA)
Spurs W (Lakers 7 GA)
Lakers 4 Games ahead of 7th spot
Notable Games Tomorrow:
Blazers vs Hornets
Mavs vs Kings |
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LakerSD
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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I see Jaylen Brown was out tonight after his career game. Of course.
Grizz actually playing well. |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:49 am Post subject: |
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| What is the most advantageous seeding for us? |
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drae
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:37 am Post subject: |
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| point-guard wrote: | | What is the most advantageous seeding for us? |
Doesn't really matter if we're at full strength no team in the West scares us. It's the East that's worrisome |
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chrisca91
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:02 am Post subject: |
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| drae wrote: | | point-guard wrote: | | What is the most advantageous seeding for us? |
Doesn't really matter if we're at full strength no team in the West scares us. It's the East that's worrisome |
Clips will wax the Lakers |
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LakerDYnasty72
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:10 am Post subject: |
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| chrisca91 wrote: | | drae wrote: | | point-guard wrote: | | What is the most advantageous seeding for us? |
Doesn't really matter if we're at full strength no team in the West scares us. It's the East that's worrisome |
Clips will wax the Lakers |
No they won't. Same pattern as last year. They're good, and looking great at the moment, especially w/Rondo.
We get our frontline back healthy for the last month or so and we'll take on anybody, including your Clips.....I guess. |
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LakerSD
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