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[WC 1st Round] (2) Denver Vs. (7) L.A Lakers

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Mr. Dominant, Apr 17, 2024.

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(2) Denver Vs. (7) Lakers

  1. Nuggets in 4

  2. Nuggets in 5

  3. Nuggets in 6

  4. Nuggets in 7

  5. Lakers in 4

  6. Lakers in 5

  7. Lakers in 6

  8. Lakers in 7

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  1. Rocket River

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    I can honestly say the Timberwolves impressed me
    and they will NOT be easy pickings for Denver

    Man for Man they built to fight Denver Hard.
    Anthony v Murray
    Gobert v Jocic
    KAT v. Gordon
    Daniels v. MPJ
    Conley v. Caldwell-Pope

    This should be a great series. . . .as soon as Denver completes theirs

    Rocket River
     
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  2. MadMax

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    Agreed...I THINK Denver wins that series, but it's a far greater challenge than what the Lakers presented.
     
  3. Rocket River

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    Denver has 2 great advantages 1. Experience 2. Altitude
    They are very fit and high stamina team
    I expect close games

    Rocket River
     
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  4. MadMax

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    Should be fun. One of my closest friends is from Denver and is a huge fan. I find myself rooting for them because of that
     
  5. JumpMan

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    Mike Malone won't risk further injury to Murray. It's unfortunate that everyone is scared of calf issues because Durant tore his Achilles. :rolleyes: So he won't play. Fine. Murray's backup, Jackson has been booty all series. Who knows who plays Jackson's minutes. Looking like a very tough game for the Nuggets.

    For the Lakers, Vanderbilt is supposed to come back as soon as tonight. He could cover and blanket Porter for the minutes he's in probably taking Spencer's playing time. Bring back the free throw advantage. Put a key Nugget in quick foul trouble. And we go back to LA not knowing when Murray will play.

    You can't write a better script. Ugh. :confused:
     
  6. Mr. Dominant

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    Denver heating up. In this series, they always seems to be playing from behind.
     
  8. Mr. Dominant

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    You got lakers or nuggets tonight?
     
  9. TimDuncanDonaut

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    Don't wanna jinx them; but I'll say Denver.
     
  10. JumpMan

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    What a strange game. Nuggets hanging in, but the Lakers are on something. LeBron and Davis playing better than anyone else. Jokic needs to figure the Lakers' defense out. Murray is definitely playing hurt but it's forcing him to do less, which is apparently good for his shooting. KCP should probably stay out, but Braun has filled in okay. Anyone's game, but the Nuggets really need this one. We going 7 if they don't get it.
     
  11. invocux

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    He's made of glass
     
  12. KingCheetah

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    AD got hit by a nuke.
     
  13. TimDuncanDonaut

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    AD shoulder, wonder if he'll be out for the remaining of the game.
     
  14. Mr. Dominant

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    If AD out it’s over for the Lakers.
     
  15. Mr. Dominant

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    I agree but not anymore if AD is hurt/out.
     
  16. robbie380

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    lol what did he even injure
     
  17. JumpMan

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    Who knows with him. This type of freak injury is so suspicious for me. He'll likely be back, but who knows.
     
  18. KingCheetah

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    Looks like a ruptured spleen, but I'm just speculating.
     
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  19. JumpMan

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    Usually his vagina, but that was a different area of the body.
     
  20. pmac

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    This series has been entertaining for a 1st rd series but can someone please stop Reggie from saying "YEAR TWENTY ONE" every time Lebron makes a play?
     

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