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    Quote Originally Posted by asiagambler View Post
    James is past his prime. Blazers are a dangerous team with Nurkic and Collins back. Basically same team as last year, maybe even better
    Whiteside coming off the bench for 24 minutes a game is a major plus.
    He's a terrific role player, he wasn't great as a starter.

    And don't forget Melo drinking from the Fountain of Youth either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stevenash View Post
    a) Not hating.
    I call them as I see them.
    I maintain he's one of the smartest basketball players I've seen play on the court.
    James and Bird in my opinion had the highest basketball IQ's I've ever seen.

    I also maintain James is a first ballot Hall of Famer.

    Now having said that James couldn't hold a candle to Jordan.
    Just compare the two playoff careers.

    Also what category exactly has James ever led the NBA in besides games played and minutes played for which by the way I give him props for for his conditioning and work ethic.

    Where's the hate?
    Because I don't think he's a top five all time player and I think he's overexposed?
    You think James is more exposed than MJ back in the day? Are you kidding me? MJ was the most overexposed player on the planet. Rightfully so imo but there were a lot of people that hated on him. If you compare playoffs careers, I’d probably put James ahead of MJ. Now if you go by titles won, it’s clearly MJ but if you look at overall playoff series, James has MJ beat. Plus he’s taken multiple teams to Finals several different times. James has led the league in scoring, triple doubles, steals and assists several times. Jordan only led in scoring from my recollection.

    James not in your top 5 is your opinion. I personally can’t think of 4 other players more deserving, next to MJ.

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    Portland underrated
    Anthony in shape

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    Portland wins the next 3, period! There's your legacy Lebron.

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    Portland will get exposed eventually. They aren't committed to. defense and the Lakers are, so that's why I see the Lakers eventually getting the better of them over 7 games.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Goat Milk View Post
    Portland will get exposed eventually. They aren't committed to. defense and the Lakers are, so that's why I see the Lakers eventually getting the better of them over 7 games.
    Rondo coming back going to be the difference.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KVB View Post
    Rondo coming back going to be the difference.
    Will he be back for gm 2?

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    Listed as questionable and came close to playing game 1.

    If not game two, he comes back this series. If healthy, he could make a difference.

    We will have more info tomorrow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KVB View Post
    Listed as questionable and came close to playing game 1.

    If not game two, he comes back this series. If healthy, he could make a difference.

    We will have more info tomorrow.
    Rondo can't hit an outside shot which the lakets need most. Ya great he can bring the ball up and get guys in the right spot. If you think Rondo is the key to winning for the lakers you lost. Lebron took 2 shots in the 4th quarter last night. Anthony Davis dissapears late in the games come playoffs. Lakers need Kuzma to hit from the outside or someone maybe Danny Green gets hot. I wouldn't be surprised to see Waiters get more mins. Yes Rondo can set up a halfcourt offense but he not hitting no shots from outside.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Heltah Skeltah View Post
    Rondo can't hit an outside shot which the lakets need most. Ya great he can bring the ball up and get guys in the right spot. If you think Rondo is the key to winning for the lakers you lost. Lebron took 2 shots in the 4th quarter last night. Anthony Davis dissapears late in the games come playoffs. Lakers need Kuzma to hit from the outside or someone maybe Danny Green gets hot. I wouldn't be surprised to see Waiters get more mins. Yes Rondo can set up a halfcourt offense but he not hitting no shots from outside.
    He'll be a benefit if anything just help rest the big two, take a little load off.

    That might be all they need because they could be in trouble without it. Rondo, Bradley, they had options, but now it's a hole.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KVB View Post
    He'll be a benefit if anything just help rest the big two, take a little load off.

    That might be all they need because they could be in trouble without it. Rondo, Bradley, they had options, but now it's a hole.
    Ya ok but Portland had options to throw at lebron which are not playing..Ariza..Rodney Hood both guy that could body up with lebron. Yet all you hear is the Lakers are missing so and so..lol
    If the Lakers are gonna win then Lebron needs to go for at least 35 a game. He can't be trying to set up guys that are suspect from the outside for a shot. He needs to put it on himself and not look to pass first.

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    Agreed, I just think Lakers need a starter there.

    I think the Lakers go to game 6's and 7's in every series, if the even get past this one.

    That's gonna take a toll on Lebronda.

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    Ohh the nba is definitely gonna make sure Lebron gets thru. Nba ratings have been awful so far. The refs definitely gonna give the lakers the whistle. Look at last night. Lebron drew a charge as he jumped up in the air..lol
    Anthony Davis was awful if not for hose foul shots..lol
    Lakers will get every opportunity 2 advance

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    Quote Originally Posted by KVB View Post
    Agreed, I just think Lakers need a starter there.

    I think the Lakers go to game 6's and 7's in every series, if the even get past this one.

    That's gonna take a toll on Lebronda.
    Guy is a machine though. He will push through

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    Lakers suck.. I lost money on game 1.. Never betting them again in this series.. Could get swept.. Blazers on fire right now..

    Lebron should just leave the bubble now and go be with his family, save the trouble.. ..

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    I think it goes 7

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    This thread has some potential to be hilarious in a week

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    Fat overweight bald guys behind a computer calling out NBA players on a gambling forum

    Anyone got winners?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ELNATURAL View Post
    Fat overweight bald guys behind a computer calling out NBA players on a gambling forum

    Anyone got winners?
    Tell the people who pay the salaries to shut up.

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    that would be so funny if the lakers and clippers both lost in the 1st round

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    Bucks responding after the loss.. Not sure the Lakers can, Blazers and Lillard balling.. Lebron old and not liking the bubble..

    Could lose tonight again. Lebron best years probably behind him now also.. This year could be his last really good year before injury, he better make it happen..

    Play Lebron player props though!! I'm not hating.. If he ever is gonna rebound it will be tonight..

    Thu 8/20 5117 L.James has a Double-Double -585
    9:00PM 5118 L.James no Double-Double +385
    Thu 8/20 5117 L.James has a Triple-Double +110
    9:00PM 5118 L.James no Triple-Double -150
    Thu 8/20 5121 L.James points o31½ -115
    9:00PM 5122 . u31½ -115
    Thu 8/20 5123 L.James rebounds o9½ -145
    9:00PM 5124 . u9½ +115
    Thu 8/20 5125 L.James assists o10½ -195
    9:00PM 5126 . u10½ +155
    Thu 8/20 5127 L.James pts+reb+ast o51½ -130
    9:00PM 5128 . u51½ +100
    Thu 8/20 5129 L.James 3-PT FG's made o2½ +105
    9:00PM 5130 . u2½ -135
    Thu 8/20 5131 L.James blocks+steals o1½ -195
    9:00PM 5132 . u1½ +155
    Thu 8/20 5133 L.James turnovers o4½ +120
    9:00PM 5134 . u4½ -160

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    Anyone still think they might lose to port

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    Well I think now they’re going to roll it was fun while it lasted

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    Lakers roll the next 3 games. Portland throw in the towel and concede defeat, the series is over.

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    Quote Originally Posted by spippen View Post
    Lakers roll the next 3 games. Portland throw in the towel and concede defeat, the series is over.
    Yup I predicted they win next 4 after they lost

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    Quote Originally Posted by johnnyvegas13 View Post
    Anyone still think they might lose to port
    Lets be real here, Portland are a trash team, the only reason why they even in the playoffs is simply because of Dame Lillard. HE carried them in by himself. Even when lillard was killing it in the bubble games, they almost lost to the NETS or the Grizzlies with lillard scoring 50 or 60 points.... the worst defensive team in the bubble by far. It shows when lillard got an off day, and they get blown out by 30 points... lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sk0002 View Post
    Lets be real here, Portland are a trash team, the only reason why they even in the playoffs is simply because of Dame Lillard. HE carried them in by himself. Even when lillard was killing it in the bubble games, they almost lost to the NETS or the Grizzlies with lillard scoring 50 or 60 points.... the worst defensive team in the bubble by far. It shows when lillard got an off day, and they get blown out by 30 points... lol.
    Portland isn't a trash team, but Lakers are elite defensively, even without Bradley, they smother pepole. And Blazers are horrendous defensively. I said this after game 1, when everyone on this site jumped on Portland bandwagon.

    It's just a matter of time before the Lakers break their will and the floodgates open. Portland right now is trying very hard on D. They are not capable of continuing that effort. McCollum Melo Lillard Nurkic are not build for the grind on D.

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    There's too many people on this site who knee jerk react hard

    You actually have people saying Lebron is done

    You have people saying Lakers will get swept

    People on this site argued with me for 1.5 years that Carmelo Anthony was not worthy of being 1/400 players in the NBA. THere was actually a guy who told me that Quin Cook and Patrick McCaw and Anthony Tolliver (floor spacer) were more valuable to a team than Carmelo Anthony.

    LMAO. You can't make this shit up man.

    Very few on here actually understand basketball and know how to gamble in the playoffs as a result. The rest of ya'll are guessing because you do not understand x's and o's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shadymcgrady View Post
    This thread has some potential to be hilarious in a week
    Already on the way...

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    Quote Originally Posted by JIBBBY View Post
    Bucks responding after the loss.. Not sure the Lakers can, Blazers and Lillard balling.. Lebron old and not liking the bubble..

    Could lose tonight again. Lebron best years probably behind him now also.. This year could be his last really good year before injury, he better make it happen..

    Play Lebron player props though!! I'm not hating.. If he ever is gonna rebound it will be tonight..

    Thu 8/20 5117 L.James has a Double-Double -585
    9:00PM 5118 L.James no Double-Double +385
    Thu 8/20 5117 L.James has a Triple-Double +110
    9:00PM 5118 L.James no Triple-Double -150
    Thu 8/20 5121 L.James points o31½ -115
    9:00PM 5122 . u31½ -115
    Thu 8/20 5123 L.James rebounds o9½ -145
    9:00PM 5124 . u9½ +115
    Thu 8/20 5125 L.James assists o10½ -195
    9:00PM 5126 . u10½ +155
    Thu 8/20 5127 L.James pts+reb+ast o51½ -130
    9:00PM 5128 . u51½ +100
    Thu 8/20 5129 L.James 3-PT FG's made o2½ +105
    9:00PM 5130 . u2½ -135
    Thu 8/20 5131 L.James blocks+steals o1½ -195
    9:00PM 5132 . u1½ +155
    Thu 8/20 5133 L.James turnovers o4½ +120
    9:00PM 5134 . u4½ -160
    10/6/7 is not getting it done.

    No on the double/double prop paid off nice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Goat Milk View Post
    Portland isn't a trash team, but Lakers are elite defensively, even without Bradley, they smother pepole. And Blazers are horrendous defensively. I said this after game 1, when everyone on this site jumped on Portland bandwagon.

    It's just a matter of time before the Lakers break their will and the floodgates open. Portland right now is trying very hard on D. They are not capable of continuing that effort. McCollum Melo Lillard Nurkic are not build for the grind on D.
    It's trash when you cant play defense to save your life...they are by far the worst defensive team in the bubble. They could get going if lillard hit those insane shots left and right.. but this is what happen when Lillard can't get it going. So, to me that's pretty trash. All good teams can play defense if their offense can't get going, Portland are done if they can't get offense going like they wanted to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shadymcgrady View Post
    This thread has some potential to be hilarious in a week
    or in 2 days

    typical overreaction but hilarious none the less

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    Quote Originally Posted by spippen View Post
    Portland wins the next 3, period! There's your legacy Lebron.
    Quote Originally Posted by spippen View Post
    Lakers roll the next 3 games. Portland throw in the towel and concede defeat, the series is over.

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    Out of the big favs that r tied I think lakers r most likely to win

    bucks second

    clippers r in the most trouble imo

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    Davis and James both on list for knee and groin but ACTIVE, Lillard with a finger but active, though some sources say questionable.

    Rajon Rondo now listed as OUT, but also see some questionable.

    We will have updates buy game time tomorow on all of these but it sounds like playoff head games on these lists.

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