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[WC First Round] (2)Memphis vs. (7)LA Lakers

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Apr 14, 2023.

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(2)Memphis Grizzlies vs. (7)Los Angeles Lakers

Poll closed Apr 17, 2023.

  1. Grizzlies in 4

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  2. Grizzlies in 5

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  3. Grizzlies in 6

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  4. Grizzlies in 7

    2 vote(s)
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  5. Lakers in 7

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  6. Lakers in 6

    8 vote(s)
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  7. Lakers in 5

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  8. Lakers in 4

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  1. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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    (2)Memphis Grizzlies vs. (7)Los Angeles Lakers
    Game 1: Sunday, April 16 Lakers at Grizzlies 2:00pm ABC
    Game 2: Wednesday, April 19 Lakers at Grizzlies 6:30pm TNT
    Game 3: Saturday, April 22 Grizzlies at Lakers 9:00pm ESPN
    Game 4: Monday, April 24 Grizzlies at Lakers
    Game 5* Wednesday, April 26 Lakers at Grizzlies
    Game 6* Friday, April 28 Grizzlies at Lakers
    Game 7* Sunday, April 30 Lakers at Grizzlies
     
    #1 J.R., Apr 14, 2023
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  2. Jontro

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    ja should’ve been out. therefore lerbon will go jesus mode
     
    #2 Jontro, Apr 15, 2023
  3. JumpMan

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    Lakers in 6. The fix is in. The entire mediadel is preemptively defending the fix justifying the upcoming free-throw disparity. Suddenly Reaves can draw fouls like Harden and Luka and the Lakers never foul.
     
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  4. Reeko

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    this should be a fun one

    I really like this young Memphis team

    the young, cocky and grimy, small market team vs the veteran, Hollywood, large market
     
    #4 Reeko, Apr 15, 2023
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    This is probably the most fun of the series to watch. I do expect the refs to lean heavily in favor of the Lakers. Also playoff style reffing is in favor of the Lakers where their age and slow pace will make them legitimate contenders. By the way, I hate that the playoffs are called differently than the regular season.
     
    #5 Hemingway, Apr 15, 2023
  6. JayGoogle

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    Grizz in 6. Sure the Lakers have Lebron and AD but outside of that their team is meh. Those two will have to go nutso for most games to win this one because Memphis is so deep and they are just the better team. Should be a good series though.

    I would personally like the Lakers to win just because the Grizz's attitude is starting to grate on me. They need a humbling.
     
    #6 JayGoogle, Apr 15, 2023
  7. J.R.

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  8. JumpMan

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    Put it all on the Lakers.
     
    #8 JumpMan, Apr 16, 2023
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    lol of course he is
     
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    Memphis is the better team, but they are missing Adams and Clarke, who would've been the primary defenders for AD & LeBron.

    This is a huge problem as this leaves Jackson Jr even more vulnerable to foul trouble, something that's plagued him since coming into the league.

    Furthermore JJJ's foul rate has always been MUCH higher when he plays without Adams.

    Im taking Lakers in 6.
     
    #10 blahblehblah, Apr 16, 2023
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    That is early. Maybe they think they need him for multiple games.
     
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    NBA not messing around this year. Sending foster to game 1
     
    #12 RHU525, Apr 16, 2023
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    so he’s available for game 4 and 7 as well. Spread him out.

    NBA has this script ready to go.
     
    #13 RasaqBoi, Apr 16, 2023
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    NBA praying for Warriors Lakers round 2
     
    #14 RHU525, Apr 16, 2023
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    Kings Lakers reunion.
     
    #16 daywalker02, Apr 16, 2023
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    Griz in 5.
     
    #17 Ubiquitin, Apr 16, 2023
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    Damn, a near 40 year old LeBron just did that to you.
     
    #18 OkayAyeReloaded, Apr 16, 2023
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    Want to see the Griz win this one but we'll see what happens.
     
    #19 OkayAyeReloaded, Apr 16, 2023
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