Has the Lakers left any doubt...

[lyon804]

That they are coming out of the West? I mean most people assumed this much already but the Spurs and the Maverics became "trendy" picks.


Lets see what Lakers did.

1) They go into San An the #1 team in the NBA(and shit all over them)

2) They go into Dallas the current #2 seed on a Saturday nite. A nite in which Kobe does not shoot the ball very well and he turns his ankle and misses time yet the Lakers still won rather comfortably.


I am very good at watching body language and I am here to tell you the Mavs do not believe they can beat the Lakers. The Lakers know they can beat the Mavs whenever, wherever they want.



If Lakers were to meet the Mavs in the playoffs I might bet my children on the Lakers winning the series.

[kobefanatic]

i never doubted kobe and the lakers

[twelvejewelz]

Yea im with you 100%. Kobe and the lakers are going to come out of the west this year and possibly win and i bet next year they do the same as long as they stay healthy. I didnt get to watch what happened to kobe and is he going to be out next game? I took dallas tonight only because i didnt think it really mattered to the Lakers if they win or not and i know Dallas needs it bad call on my part.

[Mikail]

I think the Lakers season depends a lot on Bynum. yeah I said it, Bynum. In case anyone hasn't noticed this guy has done a complete 180 degree turnaround since the all star break. Having a strong big man down low has been the Lakers missing link and although the teams backbone is of course Kobe. With a all star cast consisting of Kobe, Gasol, Fisher as well as a strong bench they will need Andrew Bynum to play at the level he is on now to take the West again. At this time I think they definitely can do it.

[thunderingherd23]

how hurt is Kobe gonna be? his ankle looked pretty bad there

[kobefanatic]

only 2 teams stand in the way of the lakers now, spurs and thunder, they have a big matchup problem against westbrook

[lyon804]

Spurs and Thunder can make things interesting but they ARE NOT beating a healthy Lakers team in a series.

[lyon804]

how hurt is Kobe gonna be? his ankle looked pretty bad there

I guess not too hurt since he came back in the game. I am sure it will be sore as hell tommorow and he might even take next game off but not too serious imo.

[Goat Milk]

Yeah i think lakers have a good shot at coming out of the west. The Mavs are not gonna win anything without Caron Butler. Most of their guys are just jump shooters Butler brings a way different toughness and likes getting to the rim and to the line.

Thunder won't do anything in the playoffs. They won't get out of the first round

[xxxvince]

lakers will lose in first round playoffs, will be a monumental collapse.. too much confidence aint good

[lyon804]

Yeah i think lakers have a good shot at coming out of the west. The Mavs are not gonna win anything without Caron Butler. Most of their guys are just jump shooters Butler brings a way different toughness and likes getting to the rim and to the line.

Thunder won't do anything in the playoffs. They won't get out of the first round

LOL. I agree. Carlisle is right (soft)

Any team that has the roster talent of Dallas that is vying to keep the #2 seed with the defending champions beathing down your neck would hold serve at home on a Saturday nite... That has any gumption or inking of wanting to remain the number #2 seed.


If Kobe would have just shot the ball a little better it would have been a rout.

[PlatinumBerg]

The Spurs are the only team that as a realistic chance to come out of the West other than the Lakers.

[bryant81]

only 2 teams stand in the way of the lakers now, spurs and thunder, they have a big matchup problem against westbrook

I don't see the Thunder getting past the Spurs in the 2nd round, but if they did it would be an interesting series. Lakers would still win though.

[kobefanatic]

lakers will lose in first round playoffs, will be a monumental collapse.. too much confidence aint good

[lyon804]

lakers will lose in first round playoffs, will be a monumental collapse.. too much confidence aint good

you made this idiotic post to just get your 12 points so you could pay towards your loan


Next time, when you are posting to get your points simply go to your (lenders) thread and post up the amount or update on your loan status.. Once you do that you can then transfer points to your lender. I am sure your lender will not go to hard on you for the 3 second delay

[kobefanatic]

I don't see the Thunder getting past the Spurs in the 2nd round, but if they did it would be an interesting series. Lakers would still win though.

i don't think so either,, i really hope spurs will get eliminated in the 1st round even it seems IMPOSSIBLE that they will get beat in the round by memphis or portland

[obamaismyuncle]

oks, dallas, and the spurs already know in their head they can't beat the Lakers in a 7 game series..the other 4 teams in the west don't matter. lakers will beat the bulls in the finals after that for kobe's what 7th ring?

[lyon804]

6th ring obama.

[obamaismyuncle]

6th ring obama.

[lyon804]

Wade and Lebron will end there career's without 6 combined...

uh, oh.. goatmilk will come and correct me now.

[obamaismyuncle]

Wade and Lebron will end there career's without 6 combined...

uh, oh.. goatmilk will come and correct me now.

good shot of being without 2 combined

[LuissssScola]

I am very good at watching body language and I am here to tell you the Mavs do not believe they can beat the Lakers. The Lakers know they can beat the Mavs whenever, wherever they want.



If Lakers were to meet the Mavs in the playoffs I might bet my children on the Lakers winning the series.

i have a future for 3k to win 90k at 30:1 on mavericks winning the championship this year that says no! youre wrong!

[kobefanatic]

okc will be the future of the west assuming they keep westbrook and durant on that team and harden is good enough to become their starting SG, they only need another piece to be their low post scorer, ibaka and perkins just don't cut it, they aren't threats offensively inside the post

[HOT WINGS]

Dont forget about the Nuggets Seriously though the Nuggets are so much better since that trade. They play team ball now and move the ball. They wont beat Lakers but I could see them being a sleeper team in the West.

[bryant81]

i don't think so either,, i really hope spurs will get eliminated in the 1st round even it seems IMPOSSIBLE that they will get beat in the round by memphis or portland

To be honest I'd rather face the Spurs in the WCF and if they got eliminated first round that would practically guarantee and Thunder-Lakers matchup which is what we want to avoid.

[kobefanatic]

To be honest I'd rather face the Spurs in the WCF and if they got eliminated first round that would practically guarantee and Thunder-Lakers matchup which is what we want to avoid.

spurs are a much more dangerous team than OKC, and they have HC advantage over the lakers

[Goat Milk]

Wade and Lebron will end there career's without 6 combined...

uh, oh.. goatmilk will come and correct me now.

You know I am the ultimate Bryant fan so Bryant getting number 6 this year will be just as satisfying for me as it will silence all the "not on Jordan's level" talk. Lebron will win 2-3 with the Heat in my opinion so it is possible that Wade finishes with 3 and Lebron 2ith 2.

[robotralph]

Lakers still arent as consistent as mavs/ spurs. I hope mavs rep the west.

[lyon804]

You know I am the ultimate Bryant fan so Bryant getting number 6 this year will be just as satisfying for me as it will silence all the "not on Jordan's level" talk. Lebron will win 2-3 with the Heat in my opinion so it is possible that Wade finishes with 3 and Lebron 2ith 2.

Goat, I don't really see anybody beating a "healthy" Lakers team in any series this year in the playoffs..


As for Kobe not being on Jordan's level?? Well, I would call that an accurate statement. Kobe went 6-20 from the field tonite. If Jordan did that there would have been headlines but that is just another nite at the office for Kobe. Not just picking at the game either btw he only went 8-24 from the field against Miami. Kobe has quite a few of those games actually but his team is good enough to win in spite of him many games and not because of him.


He does however have Jordan's competetiveness,drive, and a mean streak like Jordan. Kobe's tenacity,toughness, and pure will is unmatched in the NBA today, but as far as an overall skill level to Jordan?? No thank you. Save it. Thanks

[bryant81]

spurs are a much more dangerous team than OKC, and they have HC advantage over the lakers

There's just something about OKC that scares me. We do not match up well against those guys. Perk could be a problem too. I'd still pick LA to win, but it just seems tough. Either way though, I don't see LA losing

[kobefanatic]

jordan had a pretty good team back then not that far off compared to the lakers, it's not like jordan won with a shit team

[kobefanatic]

There's just something about OKC that scares me. We do not match up well against those guys. Perk could be a problem too. I'd still pick LA to win, but it just seems tough. Either way though, I don't see LA losing

it's because kobe likes to do too much on HIS own if he goes up against the YOUNGSTERS

[Goat Milk]

well 8/24 against the heat, he also had 24 points i think so he still averaged 1 point per shot which is what your looking for. that was more of a defensive battle between him and wade. Also we should remember Bryant is 32 but he is really 36 in NBA years. Also I know Jordan has the great stats but he was ahead of his time as far as athletic abilities. Winning that many MVPs in today's league is near impossible, or even putting up those stats. For example, Bryant putting up 35.5 points about 5 years ago. Who has even come close to that number since? The NBA scoring leader today is around 28-29 a game, so the league has definitely changed a bit since the times Rodman was grabbing every rebound, etc.

when jordan came back after taking time off people seem to forget how much he struggled. He was shooting 6-20 a lot of nights as well.

anyway that is another topic for discussion. its impossible to hate on Jordan in anyway or say he is not the best ever.

as for the Lakers, its tough to see anyone beating them, but they really don't matchup very well with miami. The Lakers are 1 team that Bosh can get his against at anytime. If the Lakers face any other team in the finals (which i don't think will happen) they will beat any team in the east in 6 games or less.

[oldscho0led]

I never doubted the Lakers even w/ their 4 game losing streak and losses to crappy teams...Kobe is a different animal in must-win situations and the Lakers know they can beat anyone whenever, whatever, wherever...

[bryant81]

Kobe was actually 8/21 for 24 points against Heat.