2023 Playoffs: Around the League Round 1 News Thread

[TOO]

Really didn't think the Kings had a shot. Good for them.

[TOO]

Austin Reaves needs to grow mustache, finish the 1990s gym teacher look.

[AmareIsGod]

Lakers murdered the Grizzlies.

[Flagrant Fowl]

OK, fine, I'll take the Lakers seriously if DeAngelo Russell scores 30 every game.

[carey]

Really didn't think the Kings had a shot. Good for them.

I can’t find my post where I said that the Warriors better be careful what they wish for in facing the Kings. I thought their offense could catch fire and definitely be trouble for the Ws at times. Especially when Draymond isn’t on the floor.

[pickle]

But Ja ain’t worried about the west tho.

[Split T]

Lol at the Grizzlies…Love that they lost round 1, and in blowout fashion, good riddance.

[pickle]

Might be the only team in recent memory that makes me root for the Lakers. Feel slightly dirty.

[ShelC]

The Grizz got humbled for sure, need to see if they learn from this or take a step back next season. Dillon Brooks didn't speak to the media after the game for the 3rd straight time, so he seems to be in a good place. The Lakers put together a really good roster at the deadline and might be peaking at the right time.

I like the Kings and Ws beating each other up but it also give the Lakers more time to rest.

[Mori Chu]

It has been fun to root against this shithead. Maybe my least favorite NBA player?

[pickle]

You forgot about Beverley.

[Superbone]

I love Malik Monk. Rooting hard for the Kings.

[Superbone]

But Ja ain’t worried about the west tho.

Karma, bitch!

[Wally_West]

[Split T]

KOC is going a little overboard with the Laker love. They played a pretty weak 2 seed. They still might win round 2 as well as I don’t think Warriors/Kings are all that special, but I think winner of suns/nuggets is going to the finals.

[ShelC]

Imagine a darkhorse Knicks-Lakers Finals?

The Lakers are scary if healthy imo. They're always an AD injury away from falling apart but they can't be overlooked. The Grizz might've been the easy tune up they needed in the 1st round. Now the Ws and Kings are going to a 7th game on Sunday, less than 48hrs after Game 6 and then play Game 1 against the Lakers on Tuesday.

[Mori Chu]

I just don't buy the Lakers. Their best player is 38 and in his 20th season, playing on a bad foot. Their 2nd-best player is made of glass and gets injured practically every time he falls down. It's just a matter of time. Even if they're healthy, I don't think they could beat us or the Nuggets in a series. They might be able to beat the Warriors or Kings, but even that seems very uncertain to me. Either the Ws or Kings could bomb 3s on them all day. And the Kings would run them off the court.

[Superbone]

KOC is going a little overboard with the Laker love. They played a pretty weak 2 seed. They still might win round 2 as well as I don’t think Warriors/Kings are all that special, but I think winner of suns/nuggets is going to the finals.

I hope you're right. And SPOILER ALERT!

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I hope it's the Suns.

[Superbone]

Imagine a darkhorse Knicks-Lakers Finals?

No thank you.

[Aztec Sunsfan]

You forgot about Beverley.

Beverley is not a player, just a thug in NBA uniforms