2023 Playoffs: Around the League Round 1 News Thread

[Split T]

Lakers getting the 7 seed…but they didn’t look good doing it(although their defense was fantastic in the 4th/OT). I’m starting to think FF was right and we would’ve been best off getting them round 1

[Flagrant Fowl]

Of course I was right.

They've been ass the whole time. A random great game from AD or LeBron here and there, but they can't maintain it for a whole series.

Grizzlies in 5 games.

[Split T]

Who do you root for Lakers or Grizzlies? Lakers are the usual easy choice, but I really hate the Grizz. Think I’d rather see Ja and Co. sent home early.

But ya I don’t think the Lakers will win.

[Flagrant Fowl]

It's better if the Lakers somehow win because the Grizzlies are more dangerous.

I hope it's a long series, but it's very unlikely.

[TOO]

Grizz in 5, 6 tops. Lakers stink.

[Split T]

I’m not even thinking about that…I think the Warriors are the most dangerous from that side of the bracket. Grizz and Kings are a toss-up. I’m not really worried about either of them. I don’t think either can beat us if we’re healthy. Warriors could.

[Split T]

Everyone not named LeBron and AD was pretty bad for the Lakers. Not sure they can handle the playoff heat. Schroeder did have some moments.

[Flagrant Fowl]

DLo got that Wolves blood in his veins. (i.e. he sucks)

[Split T]

KAT was +18 and played 41 minutes. Means Minny was outscored by 24 during the 12 minutes he spent on the bench

[Flagrant Fowl]

I don't know about Gobert because they'd have stupidly started him, but the Wolves probably would've won this game with Reid or McDaniels. The Lakers outscored the Wolves when KAT was out because he's their only competent big man tonight.

[Flagrant Fowl]

I was heavily rooting for the Wolves and have no idea what Chris Finch is crying about.

[Flagrant Fowl]

I felt this in my soul.

[Superbone]

Both the Wolves and the Lakers looked like they had no business being in the playoffs tonight. Neither will last long.

[Uncle_Gene]

Both teams got gassed in the fourth quarter. T'Wolves didn't know what they wanted to do. They looked totally lost and confused in the 4th quarter.

[Split T]

Lakers started switching everything and they had no answer

[MightyMoog]

KAT for all his talents might be one of the stupidest basketball players in the NBA. Doesn’t know how to play in foul trouble. Takes I’ll advised shot after shot trying to be the hero.

I’d rather have Westbrook on my team than him.

[specialsauce]

KAT for all his talents might be one of the stupidest basketball players in the NBA. Doesn’t know how to play in foul trouble. Takes I’ll advised shot after shot trying to be the hero.

I’d rather have Westbrook on my team than him.

He’s terrible

[TOO]

Its too bad, KAT and Ayton kinda have the same between the ears problems. KAT passing that open shot to tie the game to Ant who had been cold all night was wild man, just take the shot if you think you're THAT guy.

[MightyMoog]

He isn’t that guy. ANT is, but he didn’t have it last night. Only players with a Brain on Minny are Conley and Slo-Mo. ANT is slowly getting better, but he still wavers between smart and dumb. Ship has sailed for KAT’s brain. He’s a decent get crazy hot type of guy for the first 3 quarters, but you need that other guy for the 4th.

[AmareIsGod]

I'll give credit to Ayton for at least not losing games regularly and hurting the rest of the team. KAT definitely disrupts his teams regularly with his decision making. Glad we didn't try to go that route with an Ayton for KAT trade.