The Lakers aren't that good this year

[21_Blessings]

They just gave up 30, 29 and 35 point quarters, and they improved? Hmm. ok

Cool story brah. 70% from 3 will do that. Nothing but a fluke. Chauncy was swishing 28 footers with a hand in his face.

[Phonzie20]

This is a little premature.

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Lakers sweeping Denver at the Can with the next two games.

[Phonzie20]

Cool story brah. 70% from 3 will do that. Nothing but a fluke. Chauncy was swishing 28 footers with a hand in his face.

You are one serious homer.

It's ok. I have to deal with nuggs homer tools like you in my Nuggets board.

You lost without Melo. It must really sting.

[FkLA]

ALso, injuries are a part of the ing game sons. If Dirk doesn't get injured in '03 the Spurs don't win a championship.

Son please, your Mavettes were well on their way to being down 3-1 when Dirk went down in Game 4. If anything the injury allowed Van Exel the freedom to go ape and extend the series to 6 games instead of getting ousted in 5 games. And I agree with the thread, Lakers arent as good as the hype...ESPN has them penciled in to reach the Finals/repeat when that is far from the case. As of right now Denver and Cleveland have to be considered the favorites.

[namlook]

Son please, your Mavettes were well on their way to being down 3-1 when Dirk went down in Game 4. If anything the injury allowed Van Exel the freedom to go ape and extend the series to 6 games instead of getting ousted in 5 games. And I agree with the thread, Lakers arent as good as the hype...ESPN has them penciled in to reach the Finals/repeat when that is far from the case. As of right now Denver and Cleveland have to be considered the favorites.

The Lakers have won the West the past two seasons, won a championship last year and have a better record than Denver this year. There's no way in Denver are the favorite to win the West.

[21_Blessings]

You lost without Melo. It must really sting.

Except it really doesn't. 4-0, 4-2. Now that must sting.

[FkLA]

The Lakers have won the West the past two seasons, won a championship last year and have a better record than Denver this year. There's no way in Denver are the favorite to win the West.

The Spurs were the defending champs going into the 08' playoffs, and had won 2 of the last 3 les...that didnt stop your Lakers from winning the West. We're going off of this season, and this season the Lakers have been anything but impressive. Theyve been beating up on cream puffs and losing the majority of the time when they face tough challenges.

0-2 vs championship contenders at home (Cle, Den)

and

have lost just about every game on the road against solid teams (Por, Mem, SA, Tor, Utah, etc) as well as against those championship contenders (Cle, Den)

[Banzai]

I think the insane amount of home games the Lakers have had this season has hurt them more than help them. Reminds me of what the Cavs went through last season.