Lakers a Long Shot to Repeat?

**tealish** · 03-31-10, 02:12 PM

It's hard to know for sure whether they are unable to flip the switch or unwilling to do, so far. I'm leaning towards the latter. We'll find out once the post season starts.

**DaAce** · 03-31-10, 02:20 PM

Bynum's productivity is gonna be the x-factor to winning or losing... They really need that 3rd big

**nobs** · 03-31-10, 02:22 PM

Long shot my arse. They will win the west easily

**vanc** · 03-31-10, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by nobs

Long shot my arse. They will win the west easily

I agree. I don't see a team that can beat them on West. Finals are the other thing but they sure can repeat.

**zigomanisinsider** · 03-31-10, 02:29 PM

the Lakers haven't shown an ability to flip that switch this year

there 1st in west who has show in west that there better then the lakers

**PDW** · 03-31-10, 02:42 PM

I think they will turn it on when the playoffs start, but I'm not sure it will be enough to beat Cleveland.

**STAY STRONG** · 03-31-10, 02:44 PM

lakers will roll in the playoffs

**joe.park** · 03-31-10, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by PDW

I think they will turn it on when the playoffs start, but I'm not sure it will be enough to beat Cleveland.

Magic still playing, right?

**williams22** · 03-31-10, 02:50 PM

The Lakers are only 13-7 since the All-Star Break, hardly a strong record. Kobe is putting up his worst production in 10 years, the Lakers have a huge problem at PG, and the rift between Kobe and his teammates is growing.

**Wilforth** · 03-31-10, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by williams22

The Lakers are only 13-7 since the All-Star Break, hardly a strong record. Kobe is putting up his worst production in 10 years, the Lakers have a huge problem at PG, and the rift between Kobe and his teammates is growing.

And that won't help the team either. But they'll get it done tonight in ATL anyways!

**Glitch** · 03-31-10, 03:18 PM

good to see you still around williams. i just took a 65-1 future on thunder to win the whole thing yesterday morning. 20 wins 1300- not too shabby. i got a pretty good feeling the lakers lose to the hawks tonight. theyve been very inconsistent as of late.

**HoulihansTX** · 03-31-10, 04:09 PM

Gotta stop giving John Hollinger articles to much credibility.

He is all numbers. One of his systems had Maresess Speights, Sixers PF, as the 2nd best player in the league

All that said. I bought a Orlando Magic to win Championship future +800 a couple of weeks ago.

**palmyjin** · 03-31-10, 04:12 PM

lakers will go upto the finals but have doubts on whether they are going to win it.

**lyon804** · 03-31-10, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by HoulihansTX

Gotta stop giving John Hollinger articles to much credibility.

He is all numbers. One of his systems had Maresess Speights, Sixers PF, as the 2nd best player in the league

All that said. I bought a Orlando Magic to win Championship future +800 a couple of weeks ago.

No way you can go wrong with that Future Bet... Yea, it might not happen but it provides huge value because at worst they are the 3rd best team in the league imo.

**Jedi** · 03-31-10, 04:15 PM

Lakers will NOT make it to Finals, JAckson won his last. Retires with 10

and IF they make it to Conf. Finals.. NO WAY they git by LOS MAVERICKS.

**AZUC8** · 03-31-10, 04:28 PM

This coming from a cabs fan who definitely doesn't want to see LA in the finals. But wait first cle has to get by Orlando, Milwaukee Miami, n Atl

**AZUC8** · 03-31-10, 04:28 PM

Cavs*

**williams22** · 03-31-10, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by HoulihansTX

Gotta stop giving John Hollinger articles to much credibility.

He is all numbers. One of his systems had Maresess Speights, Sixers PF, as the 2nd best player in the league

All that said. I bought a Orlando Magic to win Championship future +800 a couple of weeks ago.

Nothing wrong with being all numbers. I put great faith in his individual stats, but obviously there are some issues with his team stats. That being said, Hollinger's stats aren't why I like this article. He highlights some key weaknesses of the Lakers and this is one of the few articles I've seen doing so despite all their recent struggles. If the Cavs were in the same position there would be 5x as many articles criticizing them.

**Wilforth** · 03-31-10, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by AZUC8

This coming from a cabs fan who definitely doesn't want to see LA in the finals. But wait first cle has to get by Orlando, Milwaukee Miami, n Atl

Clev only has Orlando to contend with. Milw, ATL and Miami are feather weights! Boston isn't even in the conversation anymore.

**williams22** · 03-31-10, 04:32 PM

Originally posted by Wilforth

Clev only has Orlando to contend with. Milw, ATL and Miami are feather weights! Boston isn't even in the conversation anymore.

Honestly, the Bobcats would be a tougher matchup than Milwaukee or Miami. I think the Cavs could potentially face Charlotte, Atlanta, then Orlando. That would be a fairly tough schedule.

**williams22** · 03-31-10, 07:47 PM

Currently down 17 to the Hawks. This Lakers team is weak, has no depth, and can't guard PGs.

**lakerboy** · 03-31-10, 07:53 PM

John Hollinger hates the lakers- the guy is an idiot. I do believe the Lakers have some issues for sure but I dont take anything that guy says for real. He is admittedly a hater of the lakers. Anything the media writes to create hits and stir up debate is good for them. They cant beat Orlando or Cleveland as of this moment but no one in the west is worrisome. I mean the Jazz are the second best team and they have major issues with guys hurting to the point of sloan not even practicing much right.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 03-31-10, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by Wilforth

Clev only has Orlando to contend with. Milw, ATL and Miami are feather weights! Boston isn't even in the conversation anymore.

Originally posted by williams22

Honestly, the Bobcats would be a tougher matchup than Milwaukee or Miami. I think the Cavs could potentially face Charlotte, Atlanta, then Orlando. That would be a fairly tough schedule.

Charlotte is the team noone wants to play. They can beat all the top teams in the league, yet lose to the bums in the league

I'm hoping Charlotte get's Orlando first round. I can see them taking Orlando out. If the playoffs started today that would be the matchup.

**LT Profits** · 03-31-10, 08:00 PM

The Lakers always cruise through the regular season as if they're board, and yes they have been able to flip the switch when it counted in the past. They are still the best team in he West, and should at least reach the NBA Finals. Now will they repeat? We shall see, but Cavs are dangerous now that LeBron has some support. If it's Magic or anyone else, I doubt Lakers lose.

**MrTwiz** · 03-31-10, 08:02 PM

Orlando has too many shooters, u can prob keep them under wraps for 2 or 3 games but 4 of 7 games is too tough. Ask the cavs, they get rolled by the magic on a regular basis. Really like them to make it out of the east, regardless of char def and the return of shaq

**pavyracer** · 03-31-10, 08:03 PM

Hawks vs Mavericks will be a great Finals this year.

**zigomanisinsider** · 03-31-10, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by pavyracer

Hawks vs Mavericks will be a great Finals this year.

mavs

**Mac4Lyfe** · 03-31-10, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by MrTwiz

Orlando has too many shooters, u can prob keep them under wraps for 2 or 3 games but 4 of 7 games is too tough. Ask the cavs, they get rolled by the magic on a regular basis. Really like them to make it out of the east, regardless of char def and the return of shaq

Magic got worse this year w/o Turkoglu and the Cav's got better with Jamison. Cleveland will have a much easier time dispatching Orlando this year. Last year I knew it was a bad matchup.

**lakerboy** · 03-31-10, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Magic got worse this year w/o Turkoglu and the Cav's got better with Jamison. Cleveland will have a much easier time dispatching Orlando this year. Last year I knew it was a bad matchup.

Yeah i keep hearing how magic got worse without turk. No one mentions that nelson wasnt around last year. magic are better than last years team- much deeper and stronger all around. turk was playing for a contract and hasnt done shit this year. i still think orlando is a very goood team.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 03-31-10, 08:37 PM

LB - I've known the Magic team for years and Turkoglu was the one guy the Cav's could not defend. Teamed up with Rashard and that was a huge advantage for Orlando. Delonte could not defend either guy. Delonte can D up VY which is the biggest difference. Cleveland as a team has always played VY well. Turkoglu was the X-factor. Nelson isn't much different then having Alston on the court and several guys can slow him down. Cleveland now has Jamison who can stay with Rashard and Lebron, Parker or Delonte who can defend VY. Shaq can nullify Howard (if he's healthy). Cleveland has gotten much better while the Magic have gotten worse as far as matching up with Cleveland.

**lakerboy** · 03-31-10, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

LB - I've known the Magic team for years and Turkoglu was the one guy the Cav's could not defend. Teamed up with Rashard and that was a huge advantage for Orlando. Delonte could not defend either guy. Delonte can D up VY which is the biggest difference. Cleveland as a team has always played VY well. Turkoglu was the X-factor. Nelson isn't much different then having Alston on the court and several guys can slow him down. Cleveland now has Jamison who can stay with Rashard and Lebron, Parker or Delonte who can defend VY. Shaq can nullify Howard (if he's healthy). Cleveland has gotten much better while the Magic have gotten worse as far as matching up with Cleveland.

Okay MAc lets see what happens. Good luck to the Cavs buddy- they should come out of the east this year no problem.

**alukk** · 03-31-10, 09:02 PM

Williams22 Regular season matters, thats why i think lakers will at least go to the finals and i think it will be against the magic. but i think that the lakers will repeat

**williams22** · 03-31-10, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by alukk

Williams22 Regular season matters, thats why i think lakers will at least go to the finals and i think it will be against the magic. but i think that the lakers will repeat

Regular season matters that's why they will win? wtf? They look lost right now.

**Tree Rollins** · 03-31-10, 10:33 PM

The lakers are my team, but i don't like there chances right now and haven't for the last few months.