Optimism Discussion: The Laker's Sky Is Not Falling

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  1. lakerjones

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    So glad to get this news about Vando and Rui!!
     
    lakerjones, Dec 2, 2023
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    We've been pretty good considering 3 to 4 rotation players have been out.
    Cam should be back too and we should only be missing Gabe and Hayes this time.
    Nice to see the group getting together and looking forward to see this team in full force
     
    pika1708, Dec 2, 2023
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    This is great news. Vando is obviously going to be rusty, but even in limited minutes he'd bring a solid defensive boost to the team and make the rotation smoother. Just need Gabe now, I think he still deserves a chance, and we really need a backup PG.
     
    karacha, Dec 2, 2023
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    Teams getting healthy and we got another win.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Dec 3, 2023
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    Nearly cried tears of joy seeing a lineup of those 3 + AD.

    Defensively that's going to be a fun group to see just shut the water off.
     
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    JSM, Dec 3, 2023
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    I enjoy great defense much more than great offense. Even moreso nowadays since you almost never get to see great defensive teams anymore. This team seems to have the potential to become one, hopefully they realize it.

    Tonight's game should be a good test, we shall see if our wings can slow down the Suns' flamethrowers.
     
    SamsonMiodek, Dec 5, 2023
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    Really want to see how Ham staggers the wave of defenders. If our guys are engaged (and they've been all in on tourney play so far), you can really wear down their guys by sending one fresh defender after another at them.

    Against KD: Prince, Vando, AD, Cam, Rui, Bron, and Wood could all get a look against him.
    Against Book: Cam, Max, Vando, Prince, AR, DLO
     
    JSM, Dec 5, 2023
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    It's hard to beat a good team three times in a row. Inspite of their injury situation, the Suns would have the 2nd best record in the West at 14-6, without dropping two close games to the Lakers. I'm expecting another exciting, close game tonight. On paper, we seem to have the advantage with us being mostly whole, but we shall see.
     
    Slick2021, Dec 5, 2023
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    yeah, i expect a close game and a loss. one of booker or durant goes ballistic, and one role player who can't shoot suddenly does.

    hope i'm wrong.
     
    abeer3, Dec 5, 2023
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    and.....STILL UNDEFEATED IN THE IN SEASON TOURNAMENT!!!
     
    Bryant, Dec 5, 2023
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    Whew. Nice to get out of there with a win. On to Vegas.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Dec 5, 2023
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    Top 4 in the West!!
     
    lakerjones, Dec 5, 2023
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    More important imo
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Dec 5, 2023
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    We still can defend at a high level
     
    wcsoldier81, Dec 5, 2023
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    Defense wins championships. And I’m convinced nobody else in the league is anywhere close to the defensive prowess and versatility that our roster has at full strength.
     
    Helljumper, Dec 6, 2023
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    Defense and rebounds win championship BUT the offense has taken an importance to the point a team can't play 4 ( or 3 for us) on 5 on offense and win it all anymore .

    As currently constructed and with Ham's lineups decisions , we're not winning a title .
     
    wcsoldier81, Dec 6, 2023
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    Very interesting standings in the Western Conference right now.

    [​IMG]
     
    sirronstuff, Dec 6, 2023
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    4 is exactly where we should be, but the injuries really cost us early on. The West will be close for sure.
     
    karacha, Dec 6, 2023
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    Tell you what. This D, a healthy Bron and AD and AR... not even Pimple can stop us.
     
    ZenMaster, Dec 6, 2023
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    I'm not worried about Sota or OKC in the playoffs .

    If another team can beat Denver for us , I like our chances to get to the Finals
     
    wcsoldier81, Dec 6, 2023
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