not sure my Miami Heat can beat these Lakers anymore...

[swi7ch]

...especially when D12 and Nash gets healthy and D'Antoni's back.

Sucks, man. :(

[kNicKz]

dedicated fan right here

[IGOTGAME]

Heat will destroy the Lakers unless D12 gets back to all world form. Even then, having Nash guarding Ray Allen during critical stretches of games is going to the worst.

[spiegel]

The Lakers will score alot, but there defense is suspect. If we can score a 108 points, the Heat could score over a 120.

[HylianNightmare]

overreaction thread

[Clutch]

Heat would run the Lakers out of the building.

Heat in 6 at most.

[longhornfan1234]

Howard and Gasol would abuse Miami's front line. Only Memphis and Lakers can beat the Heat in the ship.

[cotdt]

Even last year when the Lakers sucked, the Heat had trouble with Lakers front line. They also have trouble with the Clippers and Memphis for the same reasons.

Lakers biggest threat to make it to the Finals are OKC, Spurs, Memphis, Clippers.

[Nash]

I think D'Antoni joining the Lakers is exactly why Miami will beat Lakers. Had the Lakers not decided for D'Antoni's system and gone big instead they would have caused Miami a lot more problems. But if you're planning on running with Miami you're just playing their game.

[Bandito]

Well the Lakers could get lucky and Lebron could disappear in the Finals again...

[JohnnySic]

Except that this finals probably wont happen.

[arifgokcen]

Even last year when the Lakers sucked, the Heat had trouble with Lakers front line. They also have trouble with the Clippers and Memphis for the same reasons.

Lakers biggest threat to make it to the Finals are OKC, Spurs, Memphis, Clippers.
So basically all western playoff teams

BTW i think this lakers are very capable of beating miami right now but miami since big three has absolutely owned lakers.Miami won all 4 games but one in a convincing manner and they didnt have bosh in the last years game that they lost.

[Scholar]

Playoffs are several months away. I'll wait to see how the season unfolds before I make serious claims like that. I know last night I jokingly said LAL would run teams out the building, but I'll hold off on claiming that to be my 100% real opinion until the team proves itself against the top dogs.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Nash and D'Antoni are definitely known for leading their teams to the Finals.

[rodman91]

For the first time in my life, i think i would support Lakers in such series.

[Apogee]

...especially when D12 and Nash gets healthy and D'Antoni's back.

Sucks, man. :(

First off have some faith and grow a pair.
Second you aren't a fan if you have an overreaction this early.

Yes the Lakers big men will give us trouble, but I think we can run and gun and hopefully figure something out. You don't think Spo and the team know this? They are playing small ball and will plan accordingly for certain teams. Also its still only November, what the hell is wrong with you. :facepalm

[FKAri]

Dont worry about it. Lakers arent going to be coming out of the West.

[Whoah10115]

I think D'Antoni joining the Lakers is exactly why Miami will beat Lakers. Had the Lakers not decided for D'Antoni's system and gone big instead they would have caused Miami a lot more problems. But if you're planning on running with Miami you're just playing their game.



You should know that your favorite player is the one who most excels at playing the running game.

[BlackVVaves]

OP is simply speaking in satire.

[DaSeba5]

Go root for someone else

[ZeN]

Too early to tell..

[CeltsGarlic]

https://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/12/7/2/Z8pRG8WkwUSbzeclU5OMSg2.gif

[cotdt]

Since Mike DAntoni was hired, Lakers have been league #1 in defense, #1 in offense, and #1 in rebounding. They've outrebounded their opponents by an average of +10 rebounds.

[Crown&Coke]

its what, 10 games in? lets give it 50 games and we can have a better barometer

Last year that Miami defense was suffocating on the perimeter. If they get back to that, coupled with that half court execution they got going on right now, its going to be hard for any team to take them out in a 7 game series.

[swi7ch]

Nash and D'Antoni are definitely known for leading their teams to the Finals.
Nash and D'Antoni never had Kobe, Pau, and Dwight in any of their PHO teams so I don't understand what's the issue here?

[Mr. Incredible]

Please....

Miami can beat anybody

[Rekindled]

can chris bosh guard dwight?
can battier guard gasol?
can ray allen guard nash?

im guessing no

[Bigsmoke]

chill

Lakers are being subpar teams

[Mr. Incredible]

can chris bosh guard dwight?
can battier guard gasol?
can ray allen guard nash?

im guessing no
Lakers are going to be so beat up by the time they reach the Finals....That's if they get there

[Segatti]

overreaction thread

this

[Mr. Incredible]

overreaction thread... Miami has the tools to beat the Lakers... Lakers remain my favorites but it won't be an easy road... any team with a high scoring/slasher/ball handler can beat the Lakers.
Agreed. + the NBA is wide open this year. You can make a case for a lot of teams.

[Bigsmoke]

can chris bosh guard dwight?
can battier guard gasol?
can ray allen guard nash?

im guessing no

Nash will just run into someone and get hurt for another 2 months again with his old ass. :lol

[Money 23]

WCF: LAL v.s. LAC

ECF: NYC v.s. MIA

[jjayfive]

I feel the lakers biggest obstacle lies in the west (OKC and Clippers).. They have the big bodies to at least bother the lakers and really good scoring from the perimeter..

[SilkkTheShocker]

WCF: LAL v.s. LAC

ECF: NYC v.s. MIA


Knicks wont make it that far

[cotdt]

I feel the lakers biggest obstacle lies in the west (OKC and Clippers).. They have the big bodies to at least bother the lakers and really good scoring from the perimeter..

I agree. Lakers traditionally beat smaller teams in the playoffs, but teams with quality bigs are very dangerous. Lakers might not even be the best team in the city.

[Mr. Incredible]

yup.. but im hoping for a Lakers - Miami finals... i feel it something that has to happen, we didn't get to see Bulls - Rockets, Lakers - Bulls(Jordan retired right when the Lakers were on the verge of becoming a contender), Lakers - Miami(Wade - Shaq era), Lakers - Cleveland.

I really hope it happens.
It really would be a travesty if we didn't see a Lebron-Kobe Final. I'm still pissed about '09. :mad:

[Blue&Orange]

I hope OP is talking about regular season, because that's the only place the Heat will be seeing the Lakers.

[Money 23]

Knicks wont make it that far
In the East? Yea they can. Beyond MIA it's open season.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Heat will destroy the Lakers unless D12 gets back to all world form. Even then, having Nash guarding Ray Allen during critical stretches of games is going to the worst.

ray allen is a mutha fcuking jump shooter...keep hands up and if he makes it...good enough...

he is not going to take you off the dribble or pump fake you...

good luck guarding Dwight with chump bosh....and guarding Pau with battier/bron

[tomtucker]

Heat in 4 straight !

[funnystuff]

4 of the 5 Lakers starters will poof into dust before the finals even start.

[Haymaker]

For the first time, I'm interested in watching those two going at it.

[All Net]

Miami are favourites until proven otherwise.

[cotdt]

There seems to be a consensus on this thread that Lakers might not even be able to make it to the Finals, and I agree that it will be very tough for the Lakers to get to the Finals. But if it happens, the Lakers match up well against the Heat. Kobe and Howard will beat Lebron silly.

[MichaelCheazley]

Didnt realize Micky Arison posted here

[derb2k2]

i hope it's sarcasm from the OP.:biggums:

[DonDadda59]

The Lakers won't get past the second round for the third consecutive year. Bookmark it.

[TryToBeUnbias]

Still giving up to many easy baskets.

Have to beat a couple of proven teams.

[SpaceJammeR]

There seems to be a consensus on this thread that Lakers might not even be able to make it to the Finals, and I agree that it will be very tough for the Lakers to get to the Finals. But if it happens, the Lakers match up well against the Heat. Kobe and Howard will beat Lebron silly.

nah more like howard and pau will beat miami silly. if they meet in the finals lakers will be a tough match up for miami. memphis and lakers are the toughest match ups i believe. hopefully it's okc that makes it to the western finals lol.

[ihoopallday]

How did OKC make it out the west last year when the Lakers and SA had a better frontline? Teams find ways to adjust. Don't know why people fail to realize that.

[rhythmic]

Not only did I bet $5,000 that the Lakers will win the championship; I'll leave this forum in shame if LA does not make the finals this season.

Straight up, book mark this page. Since July I've said the Lakers at their best are BY FAR the best and most complete team in this league. If they are healthy come June, I believe they will annihilate everyone Miami included.

Cocky much?
Watch and see boys.

[dbk123]

[QUOTE=rhythmic

[G-Funk]

WCF: LAL v.s. LAC

ECF: NYC v.s. MIA
Money!

[G-Funk]

As it stands, Heat are the favorite, but IMO I'm more worried about teams in the West than I am about the Heat.

[DuMa]

WCF: LAL v.s. LAC

ECF: NYC v.s. MIA

also known as Stern's wet dream.

[cotdt]

How did OKC make it out the west last year when the Lakers and SA had a better frontline? Teams find ways to adjust. Don't know why people fail to realize that.

OKC had Ibaka, Perkins, Collision. They had plenty of size for defense and rebounding against LA and SA. They just don't have offensive bigs.

[G-Funk]

OKC had Ibaka, Perkins, Collision. They had plenty of size for defense and rebounding against LA and SA. They just don't have offensive bigs.


Yup

[G-Funk]

Dwight>>>Bosh
Gasol>>>>>Battier
Artest<<<<<<Bron
Kobe>>>>>>>>Wade
Nash>>>>>>>Chalmers


Jordan Hill>Haslem
Jamison<Allen
Meeks<Lewis

[Indian guy]

Lakers will win the championship if they play up to their potential. It's that simple. There's no team in the league with their combination of star power and balance on the basketball court. The only other team that compares in talent(Miami) has a starting front line of Bosh and Battier.

[G-Funk]

I think D'Antoni joining the Lakers is exactly why Miami will beat Lakers. Had the Lakers not decided for D'Antoni's system and gone big instead they would have caused Miami a lot more problems. But if you're planning on running with Miami you're just playing their game.


Your Miami Heat just proved to you that Coaches don't win championships. Players do.

[G-train]

All depends on the health of Dywane Wade.

[G-train]

Your Miami Heat just proved to you that Coaches don't win championships. Players do.

No way, a good coach is required. Spo is a good coach, highly underrated. He has to integrate the players Pat gives him. Pat wants a short fast team, and the players to play big. Spo is implementing that as good as anyone could. When the players actually give 100% effort in the playoffs, his defensive schemes work great too.
If great coaches aren't required to win titles, why did the Lakers sack Mike Brown?

[EnoughSaid]

Your Miami Heat just proved to you that Coaches don't win championships. Players do.

Since when is Spo a bad coach? Managed two winning seasons where he grabbed the 5th seed at around 45 wins. What did D'Antoni do with a MUCH more talented Knicks squad? :rolleyes:

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Dwight>>>Bosh
Gasol>>>>>Battier
Artest<<<<<<Bron
Kobe>>>>>>>>Wade
Nash>>>>>>>Chalmers


Jordan Hill>Haslem
Jamison<Allen
Meeks<Lewis
are you suggesting that the gap between lebron and artest is smaller than the gap between kobe and wade?
:biggums:

[G-Funk]

No way, a good coach is required. Spo is a good coach, highly underrated. He has to integrate the players Pat gives him. Pat wants a short fast team, and the players to play big. Spo is implementing that as good as anyone could. When the players actually give 100% effort in the playoffs, his defensive schemes work great too.
If great coaches aren't required to win titles, why did the Lakers sack Mike Brown?



So now Mike is not a good coach? Also you think Spo is a good coach cause he was told how to play his team by Pat, he's not good enough to come up with a game plan on his own or what?

[NUPE_1911]

The Laker's defense is trash. They wont beat Miami.

[SilkkTheShocker]

The OP predicted the Heat to lose every playoff series last season. And the Lakers are overrated. Kobe will be 0-2 playing with 3 other hall of fame teammates by the time the season is over.

[G-train]

So now Mike is not a good coach? Also you think Spo is a good coach cause he was told how to play his team by Pat, he's not good enough to come up with a game plan on his own or what?

I'm saying if you think coaches dont win titles, then just keep Mike Brown.

Pat gave him the personnel, like Buss has given D'antoni his players, like most coaches (bar about Pop) they have to coach what the FO gives them, not many coaches influence the FO heavily. Spo has the game plan and created it, based on the players the FO delivered him.
I dont think you comprehended my post correctly.

[TheAesirsFinest]

Dwight>>>Bosh
Gasol>>>>>Battier
Artest<<<<<<Bron
Kobe>>>>>>>>Wade
Nash>>>>>>>Chalmers


Jordan Hill>Haslem
Jamison<Allen
Meeks<Lewis

This is a terrible way of analyzing basketball, yet I see this all the time :biggums:

[G-Funk]

This is a terrible way of analyzing basketball, yet I see this all the time :biggums:
Not analyzing, its just a way to show that some players are better than others.

[G-Funk]

I'm saying if you think coaches dont win titles, then just keep Mike Brown.

Pat gave him the personnel, like Buss has given D'antoni his players, like most coaches (bar about Pop) they have to coach what the FO gives them, not many coaches influence the FO heavily. Spo has the game plan and created it, based on the players the FO delivered him.
I dont think you comprehended my post correctly.


No you don'y get it, Spo sucks, he's not that great. Same reason 37,000 of you wanted Spo fired.

http://207.58.151.151/forum/showthread.php?t=258028

[ac_gold_26]

...especially when D12 and Nash gets healthy and D'Antoni's back.

Sucks, man. :(
You call yourself a heat fan? Who have the lakers beat since they fired brown? How many games did they play on the road?

[G-train]

No you don'y get it, Spo sucks, he's not that great. Same reason 37,000 of you wanted Spo fired.

http://207.58.151.151/forum/showthread.php?t=258028

Pathetic troll attempt.

You are a basketball dolt.

[flipogb]

No way, a good coach is required. Spo is a good coach, highly underrated. He has to integrate the players Pat gives him. Pat wants a short fast team, and the players to play big. Spo is implementing that as good as anyone could. When the players actually give 100% effort in the playoffs, his defensive schemes work great too.
If great coaches aren't required to win titles, why did the Lakers sack Mike Brown?
because Mike Brown coaches too much. D'Antoni will allow the players to make more decisions of their own

[G-Funk]

You call yourself a heat fan? Who have the lakers beat since they fired brown? How many games did they play on the road?


Who have the Heat really beat this year?

Celtics 6-5
Knicks 7-1 Loss
Nuggets 4-6
Suns 4-7
Nets 6-2 Win
Hawks 5-4
Grizzlies 8-1 Loss
Rockets 4-6
Clippers 7-2 Loss
Nuggets 4-6
Suns 4-7

[G-train]

because Mike Brown coaches too much. D'Antoni will allow the players to make more decisions of their own

I'm don't care who is coach. G-Funk is the one saying the coach is irrelevant.

[G-Funk]

I'm don't care who is coach. G-Funk is the one saying the coach is irrelevant.



"Your Miami Heat just proved to you that Coaches don't win championships. Players do."


:coleman:

[ac_gold_26]

Who have the Heat really beat this year?

Celtics 6-5
Knicks 7-1 Loss
Nuggets 4-6
Suns 4-7
Nets 6-2 Win
Hawks 5-4
Grizzlies 8-1 Loss
Rockets 4-6
Clippers 7-2 Loss
Nuggets 4-6
Suns 4-7
They haven't played good defense but they fix that going into the playoffs. They are the champs been to the finals twice they don't have to prove nothing.

[Replay32]

Have the lakers beat a quality or contending team yet this year? Have they even won on the road yet?

[joeysms55]

If the HEAT stay above .500 no chance Lakers will beat them. ROFL too many overreaction

[ac_gold_26]

the heat are going to play in the finals against LA but its not going to be the lakers.

[kennethgriffin]

the heat are going to play in the finals against LA but its not going to be the lakers.


so original

:rolleyes:

[Micku]

The Heat just seems to be on cruise mode atm. They aren't playing their elite defense like last year. Wade is still unhealthy and looking pretty bad out there. But their bench is better and they still have LeBron.

They should be fine when its all said and done by mid season and playoffs.

[plowking]

Even last year when the Lakers sucked, the Heat had trouble with Lakers front line. They also have trouble with the Clippers and Memphis for the same reasons.

Lakers biggest threat to make it to the Finals are OKC, Spurs, Memphis, Clippers.

You've beat us once since we got the big 3. Never has your front line bothered us...

[G-Funk]

They haven't played good defense but they fix that going into the playoffs. They are the champs been to the finals twice they don't have to prove nothing.
Miami is the only team that can turn it up a notch or wut? Coming out of the East is not so impressive.

[ac_gold_26]

[QUOTE=G-Funk]Miami is the only team that can turn it up a notch or wut? Coming out of the East is not so impressive.[/QUOTE
Who beat the thunder last year? Boston is tougher for us to beat.

[G-Funk]

[QUOTE=G-Funk]Miami is the only team that can turn it up a notch or wut? Coming out of the East is not so impressive.[/QUOTE
Who beat the thunder last year? Boston is tougher for us to beat.

You beat the Thunder because the Heat match up against them perfect. Heat took advantage of the Thunder lack of interior offense and their bigs are pretty useless offensivly so their was no way to make da Heat pay. And the reason that Celtics made things a bit interesting is because they attacked ur weak interior defense.

[cotdt]

You've beat us once since we got the big 3. Never has your front line bothered us...

That's because in those games, the Lakers didn't feed the bigs like they were supposed to.

Gasol and Howard is going to make the Heat's small lineup pay.

[takai]

So much Laker hate in this thread. Priceless.
:roll:

[SilkkTheShocker]

So much Laker hate in this thread. Priceless.
:roll:


Go watch some more anime, h.omo

[Sarcastic]

You've beat us once since we got the big 3. Never has your front line bothered us...

To be fair, the front line never had Dwight Howard.

[IGOTGAME]

That's because in those games, the Lakers didn't feed the bigs like they were supposed to.

Gasol and Howard is going to make the Heat's small lineup pay.
Idk. Lakers offense is still pick and roll. Plus they can sag in because the team lacks consistent shooters.

[Nash]

To be fair, the front line never had Dwight Howard.
But it had the 2nd best center in Bynum which still kills whatever Miami have on their front court except for Bosh

[Sarcastic]

But it had the 2nd best center in Bynum which still kills whatever Miami have on their front court except for Bosh

Howard is waaaaaaaaaaay better than Bynum. Don't listen to the snake oil salesman-Laker fans that tried to tell us otherwise for all those years.

[AirTupac]

Howard is waaaaaaaaaaay better than Bynum. Don't listen to the snake oil salesman-Laker fans that tried to tell us otherwise for all those years.

Not gonna lie, I was one of those snake salesmen. Although I never said Bynum was better than Howard. But Howard is a LOT better than Bynum.

[DuMa]

[QUOTE=rhythmic

[funnystuff]

Even last year when the Lakers sucked, the Heat had trouble with Lakers front line. They also have trouble with the Clippers and Memphis for the same reasons.

Lakers biggest threat to make it to the Finals are OKC, Spurs, Memphis, Clippers.
Except Bynum > Howard

[talkingconch]

$5000 seems like a lost cause at this point.
Do you think the Lakers are at their best? Starting Jamison, Duhon over Gasol and Nash is their best? :facepalm

[Spaulding]

Still too early in season

[Graviton]

Still too early to say this ain't happening lol?

[Graviton]

http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/visual/whatshot/chris-bosh-team.jpg

[rhythmic]

http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/visual/whatshot/chris-bosh-team.jpg

Honestly, Miami did not impress or scare me tonight. Lakers were careless with the ball, Kobe had an overall horrible night and Howard was highly ineffective. Nash/Pau weren't great either and our bench didn't help out.

I didn't feel like we lost to the champions tonight. They hit some big shots late in the game, yes, but their half-court offense is so ineffective.

Blah, hopefully we play better next time we meet.

[EnoughSaid]

[QUOTE=rhythmic

[Micku]

Honestly, Miami did not impress or scare me tonight. Lakers were careless with the ball, Kobe had an overall horrible night and Howard was highly ineffective. Nash/Pau weren't great either and our bench didn't help out.

I didn't feel like we lost to the champions tonight. They hit some big shots late in the game, yes, but their half-court offense is so ineffective.

Blah, hopefully we play better next time we meet.

Do you know why that is? It was because of the Heat's defense. Wade, Allen, and LeBron played great defense on Kobe. The Heat played the picks to perfection, and played great deny defense against Howard and Gasol. When they did get it, they either strip them or played very physical.

But both teams screwed up. The Heat couldn't score in the half court set early, and couldn't shoot the 3 ball even though they are one of the best. They only shot 15%. Bosh is having a bad stretch too. Wade and LeBron are the ones that killed the Lakers both defensively and offensively.

The Lakers screwed up with their turnovers and had trouble with the Heat's defense. If they kept their turnovers in check, they might've won. But half of the turnovers were due to the Heat's D and the other half was sloopy passes. Lakers played some decent D and Howard really bothered some shots.

If the Lakers find someway to give their big men the ball, then they would win. It's easier said than done with the Heat's defense.

[rhythmic]

Nice post Micku, I agree to an extent.
Howard had great games against Miami in a Magic uniform and Kobe just played bad. I don't care how good Miami's D is, Kobe was just bad.

It has a lot more to do with our incompetent head coach and injuries then anything. Just look at the 1st half, Lakers played with ZERO chemistry offensively. They looked sloppy with the ball. Kobe tried to feed Howard too much and they turned the ball over because they have little chemistry. Too many injuries, different coaching schemes and poor coaching have every-thing to do with LA significantly under-performing this season.

I just think we need to trade Pau for a couple of shooters to come off the bench. I like Clark, he knows his role and doesn't force the issue. He can spread the floor and is a versatile defender. He brings quickness and athleticism to our starting five. D'Antoni is just a horrible coach who knows one philosophy.

[Kiddlovesnets]

Do you know why that is? It was because of the Heat's defense. Wade, Allen, and LeBron played great defense on Kobe. The Heat played the picks to perfection, and played great deny defense against Howard and Gasol. When they did get it, they either strip them or played very physical.

Umm this? The last time Ray Allen played defense was like 2-3 years ago, dude has been a huge defensive liability for the Heat whenever hes on the court.

[Graviton]

http://azzmilkgifs.webs.com/lebron%20beats%20up%20kobe.gif

[Graviton]

But Raptors can...

http://thestar.blogs.com/.a/6a00d8341bf8f353ef013485649827970c-900wi

[Nash]

I think D'Antoni joining the Lakers is exactly why Miami will beat Lakers. Had the Lakers not decided for D'Antoni's system and gone big instead they would have caused Miami a lot more problems. But if you're planning on running with Miami you're just playing their game.
:basketball

[Graviton]

http://hoopeduponline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/noah.gif

[Kiddlovesnets]

The Lakers are so fun to watch this season.
:roll:

[Tmuston Beltics]

http://azzmilkgifs.webs.com/lebron%20beats%20up%20kobe.gif

lol

[Graviton]

http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx209/theLegionofdoom666/FotoFlexer_Photophildaboss_zpsf1e80138.jpg

http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx209/theLegionofdoom666/FotoFlexer_Photojordan_zpsd9ef0623.jpg

[Graviton]

http://media.commercialappeal.com/media/img/photos/2009/12/18/nbPacers4_t607.jpg

[Indian guy]

http://blackchristiannews.com/news/lebron1x-large45678908.jpg

[Lebron23]

http://media.commercialappeal.com/media/img/photos/2012/12/10/appcrop_1211_masp_griz_tue%5B1%5D_t607.jpg

[DuMa]

LMAO $5000 dollars down the drain

[Graviton]

http://www.nba.com/suns/sites/suns/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/BG1_5105.jpg

[Mamba]

http://www.nba.com/suns/sites/suns/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/BG1_5105.jpg
post of the year.

[Graviton]

http://i50.tinypic.com/2v12bdw.jpg

[9erempiree]

Miami won't beat the Lakers in a 7 game series.

[Graviton]

Miami won't beat the Lakers in a 7 game series.
http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/visual/whatshot/chris-bosh-team.jpg

[Hittin_Shots]

Miami won't beat the Lakers in a 7 game series.

Of course not, how can you beat a team in a seven game series that doesn't make the playoffs.

[Graviton]

http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/visual/whatshot/chris-bosh-team.jpg

http://azzmilkgifs.webs.com/lebron%20beats%20up%20kobe.gif

[Apogee]

Worst fan ever. :facepalm :facepalm

[Askmeificare]

Since Mike DAntoni was hired, Lakers have been league #1 in defense, #1 in offense, and #1 in rebounding. They've outrebounded their opponents by an average of +10 rebounds.

:biggums:

[Graviton]

http://thegrio.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/lebron-wade-obama.jpg

[Graviton]

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[Graviton]

http://media.cmgdigital.com/shared/lt/lt_cache/thumbnail/960/img/photos/2012/08/11/7f/47/hawks_0503_CC6_852705a.JPG

[Graviton]

http://www.nba.com/suns/sites/suns/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/BG1_5105.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/2v12bdw.jpg

[cotdt]

Lakers should have no problem beating the Heat in the Finals. The bigger problem is getting past OKC or the Clippers.

[Graviton]

Lakers should have no problem beating the Heat in the Finals. The bigger problem is getting past OKC or the Clippers.
Yep, they showed that this season.

Lakers great perimeter defense and amazing post presence with Dwight "The Nightmare" Howard would be enough to topple Heat's weak defense, bench and older less athletic players. Howard's post game and free throw shooting is deadly, Kobe has his best games when guarded by Lebron/Wade, Gasol is very aggressive and definitely doesn't disappear in the playoffs, Artest and Nash are just as scary. Then you have GOAT quality genius Mike as the coach.

Heat have no chance against that perfectly built, healthy and explosive lineup. Kobe really does have the most stacked team ever, if they don't win a championship this year he should definitely have an asterisk next to his name in history books.

[Graviton]

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[DuMa]

Not only did I bet $5,000 that the Lakers will win the championship; I'll leave this forum in shame if LA does not make the finals this season.

Straight up, book mark this page. Since July I've said the Lakers at their best are BY FAR the best and most complete team in this league. If they are healthy come June, I believe they will annihilate everyone Miami included.

Cocky much?
Watch and see boys.

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[KyleKong]

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