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benji93:
Which narrative? Are you alright? How can this team even win without Ja Morant? I am not sure anyone would think twice about this Memphis Grizzlies without Ja.

I'm talking about who was the underdog at the start of the series with both teams healthy. We all agreed it was the Lakers, but because of agenda some people want to twist the narrative.

birdman:
I was about to tell you that. Ja or no Ja, the Lakers played well, they calmed the grizz fast game. And Lebron played exceptionally well, man I mus enter gym tomorrow, no excuses. What he is doing right now, man, I would not believe it if I didnt see it. And a lot of the "post analysis" you are seeing here is jealousy the old man actually played a great game.

This series still belongs to the grizz, but I think overconfidence did them in in this game. When Lakers were still returning punch for punch with 4 minutes left in the game, Grizz became worried and started losing their composure. Otherwise this game should have been tight to the end.

Yea. When your role players win you a game like this, you can't get too confident, because it might not happen again. Rui won't go 5/6 from 3 again I can bet you that.

Yea Bron and AD played well, bar the TOs from Bron. And I liked the weak side blocks. But he wasn't aggressive offensively. I guess this is the mythical feel-out game that Bron always does. But AD man, he was huge on the defensive end. The only time JJJ saw chance was when AD was not in the game. JJJ ate Bron and Vando alive in the paint

Khanben:
People like to move goalposts instead of admitting that they are wrong, it's just a human thing.
For me personally, some of these playoffs matchups are wonky, that is why I have not made any predictions and will just enjoy the games. For instance GSW vs Kings, yes GSW has the experience but their away form this season has been atrocious, as for the Kings, they have been bad defensively all season and good on the offensive side of the ball, but their coach is a defensive guy with championship experience, which has to count for something, so that match-up is just somehow

That's the thing. I'm just happy to win this game because I know it only gets tougher from here. Memphis is a very good team, and they have been together basically since Ja entered the league. The Lakers on the other hand just formed this team and they've barely played together due to injuries to Bron and DLo. I can't get too cocky

A team that has two all-stars in Ja and JJJ who also doubles as the leading shot blocker in the league and who would probably win DPOY. Plus Luke Kennard who is shooting an unbelievable 49% from 3 this season. Plus Tyus Jones that they almost unanimously call the best backup PG in the league. In all of this I have not even mentioned Bane and Dillon Brooks.

If no be crase dey worry you.

Make I enjoy my win abeg. Na win I win, I no kill person.

This was the analysis of my Lakers on this group just a few days ago. Now y'all want to twist the narrative. Ko le werk

This one dey dey emotional now

Khanben:
Some people just don't like to enjoy a game without adding their personal beef.
Although Vegas will readjust those odds a bit after today

The only reason the Lakers will become favourites is if Ja wouldn't play.

If Vegas says the Lakers are the underdogs, who are you that is in Oshogbo to say they aren't?

This victory is all down to the role players. Reaves, DLo and Rui. They turned up. But what about AD with 7 blocks?

Refs should pity us in this game na. We're already the underdog. We don't need all this home cooking

The Warriors lost 30 road games in the regular season. Don't expect that to magically change in the playoffs. If they can steal one away game then that would be massive for them. But it looks like they missed that opportunity tonight.

The Kings going iso with Fox now. I knew that was what it would come down to because it looks like the lights are too bright for these other cats on his team.

The playoffs is here finally. After a long arduous wait.

Oh well, he scored more points so nothing else matters.

birdman:
I did not see this loss coming. Wow. The only greater upset I can think of for this playins is if Heat miss playoffs

This really doesn't feel like an upset. OKC got dogs. If the Lakers had lost to the Wolves I'd rather play Pelicans than this OKC.

Na so Raptors take jabo. I actually thought they were going to be a better match up for the Bucks than Chicago. Onto Heat vs Bulls for that 8th seed.

Khanben:
Wait, are serious or is this late time April fool joke.
The guy should play with men dem ohh

I'm sure it was April fool

birdman:
Other teams had all stars, did they win ring? Did minnesota win ring? You are making excuses to justify failure. I hope Trae becomes more like Curry than Lillard. Funny how hardwork and luck go together

Lol. Name another team that had 3 all-stars last year. Name 3 teams that even had 2.

Man Caruso is everywhere.

The Raptors can't even trust their bench and the starting 5 are begin to get run out the park due to fatigue

Glad we got the job done in the end. Getting that 4 days of rest is important. Can't get into the playoffs knackered. See you in Memphis.

How many games has AD cost us this season? That number is steadily rising.

The Lakers are not even serious. This game is dead and gone.

Khanben:
Victor is not in the league and he is already driving views. I am one of those hoping the dude, lives up to the hype because it will add more spice to a good product

But this one he said he's not joining the draft this year. I hope he was joking.

birdman:
Lets take this one by one:

- He won 2 rings without KD, KD hasnt won any without him, even on a stacked team, so we see who is the head honcho here.

- Was Klay a great shooter or all time great last year? No. But they still won ring with younger core that was inexperienced. Again, Curry was in the mix

- When Curry was injured and only Draymond was playing, the team sucked, as did Draymond's defense. So Curry is the all time great here, not Draymond who is good, but regardless of how you want to exaggerate him, Draymond could not move the needle one iota by himself. I dont see greatness there. Unless you want to redefine it. In which case find us a GM that will give him max type contract.

So, we see its the Curry effect right? What do you think Curry would have done with McCollum, and even Nurkic. Way more than Lillard ever did. Or you want to argue that too?

This your analysis ehn. Lol. If Steph was really that guy when they were together, why did KD win the two FMVPs? Steph was good no doubt, but it was clear who the best player on that team was. But this in not even an argument about who was better, all I'm saying is you can't dismiss that having KD on that team was what propelled them to those 2 championships. If not, why didn't Steph win it when KD got injured the third year?

And talking about last year, there were 3 all-stars on that team. Steph, Wiggins and Dray. You can say what you want about Dray, but when a guy averages 7/7/6 and still makes all-star, then there must be something fantastic he's doing on the court. Then you add a Klay who was at 75%. I say 75% while recognising that his numbers were similar to what he was having pre injury.

And to your 3rd point. Lol. I still remember how Steph faked a wrist injury for an entire season. Lol. He too knew he couldn't do anything without Klay. So expecting Draymond (who isn't known for his offense) to lead a team without help is absurd. After all they both played the year they lost in the play-in, so what will you now say about that one?

birdman:
Who is the all time great Curry is playing with?

He's played with an all-time great player in KD
He's playing with an all-time great shooter in Klay
He's playing with an all-time great defender in Draymond.

Skrrrrrrr:
Simmons is a 3 time all star, Drummond is a two time all star, Jordan is a one time all star.
And the James Harden you are trying to ignore is a one time MVP, 10x all star.
He even has a bugger portfolio than Embiid...

I'm beginning to believe you don't even watch the games

Skrrrrrrr:
Of course, you ignored the Biggest name there.
Olodo...

It's hard to focus when I see Harris, Simmons, Drummond and DeAndre freaking Jordan in a list of great teammates

Skrrrrrrr:
Dey play.
Hasn't Embiid played with Simmons, Harris, Drummond, Jordan and recently Harden?
How has that worked out so far?
Is Dame better than Harden?
E be like na for this forum you dey watch your own Basketball.

I dont understand where this argument is going. Can't believe Andre Drummond just got brought up