Will the Clippers tank to avoid the Lakers?

[ArbitraryWater]

Its highly likely the Lakers will be the 6th seed when the season is done, but on the last game day, or even 2nd last, the Clippers could tank to drop to 4 and get the easier match-up.


However they need to be wary not to do it too late.

Denver could use the same strategy to ensure they remain 4th.


Nobody wanna see The Show in Round 1.

[2much_knowledge]

Lol why would we want to avoid the lakers? Denver is the one giving us problems.

[LeCola]

Why would they do that? Those teams are best two teams in West. They will probably play against each other in this playoffs anyway.

Clippers would probably prefer to play with them as soon as possible while Lebron is not fully healthy and they are not in good condition.

[ArbitraryWater]

Lol why would we want to avoid the lakers? Denver is the one giving us problems.

The fck?

Tanking doesnt mean playing the Nuggets instead :oldlol:

How out of the loop are you?

[ArbitraryWater]

Why would they do that? Those teams are best two teams in West. They will probably play against each other in this playoffs anyway.

Clippers would probably prefer to play with them as soon as possible while Lebron is not fully healthy and they are not in good condition.


Far better to play them in a WCF than a R1 because nobody wants to go through a grueling R1



If they're not dumbasses, they will tank.

[Bronbron23]

Far better to play them in a WCF than a R1 because nobody wants to go through a grueling R1



If they're not dumbasses, they will tank.

Lakers aren't healthy right now. It makes more sense to play them early while they're still banged up.

[rawimpact]

Lakers will lose to Warriors to move down the brackets so they play the winner of the 9th and 10th seeds for the final 8th slot. This avoids them both the clippers and suns.

[ArbitraryWater]

Lakers will lose to Warriors to move down the brackets so they play the winner of the 9th and 10th seeds for the final 8th slot. This avoids them both the clippers and suns.

Have you been under a rock?

They're going all out to beat the Suns and Knicks

[tpols]

Why would they do that? Those teams are best two teams in West. They will probably play against each other in this playoffs anyway.

Clippers would probably prefer to play with them as soon as possible while Lebron is not fully healthy and they are not in good condition.

Yup... If anything the Clipps will want to face LA while they're rusty. By the time the 2nd or 3rd round comes around they will likely be hitting their high gear again. OP is cute thinking they would duck that matchup. If anything its the Lakers that should want to tank to face the suns.

[StrongLurk]

Maybe Bron will finally lose in the first round of the playoffs for his career.

[kawhileonard2]

Its highly likely the Lakers will be the 6th seed when the season is done, but on the last game day, or even 2nd last, the Clippers could tank to drop to 4 and get the easier match-up.


However they need to be wary not to do it too late.

Denver could use the same strategy to ensure they remain 4th.


Nobody wanna see The Show in Round 1.

We want the lakers

[Akeem34TheDream]

We need Clippers Lakers matchup. I dont care when.

[999Guy]

I’d be genuinely surprised if they don’t avoid. Kawhi has looked like ass since he came back from injury.

[ArbitraryWater]

We need Clippers Lakers matchup. I dont care when.

A series not fit for R1. It would suck.

[999Guy]

A series not fit for R1. It would suck.

Lol, nah. Round 1’s are classics.

*Deep inhale*, ah. The ****ing West. You got monsters like Kawhi, AD and LeBron looking at a realistic first round knock out.

Only regret is injuries and rhythm but **** it. I think it would be a pretty ugly grind out series. Probably go to 7 too.

But the Clips probably have the best offense outside Brooklyn and Lue is a playoff coach so you never know.

[DABIGSALSISHA]

Its highly likely the Lakers will be the 6th seed when the season is done, but on the last game day, or even 2nd last, the Clippers could tank to drop to 4 and get the easier match-up.


However they need to be wary not to do it too late.

Denver could use the same strategy to ensure they remain 4th.


Nobody wanna see The Show in Round 1.

Who Cares.......

[ArbitraryWater]

Yup... If anything the Clipps will want to face LA while they're rusty. By the time the 2nd or 3rd round comes around they will likely be hitting their high gear again. OP is cute thinking they would duck that matchup. If anything its the Lakers that should want to tank to face the suns.


Let me get this straight.

You think the Clippers will beat the Lakers?

[ArbitraryWater]

Lol, nah. Round 1’s are classics.

*Deep inhale*, ah. The ****ing West. You got monsters like Kawhi, AD and LeBron looking at a realistic first round knock out.

Only regret is injuries and rhythm but **** it. I think it would be a pretty ugly grind out series. Probably go to 7 too.

But the Clips probably have the best offense outside Brooklyn and Lue is a playoff coach so you never know.

No one remembers a first round.

It‘d be ****ing shit.

Series needs meaning to it.

No shit settled after R1.

The winner should celebrate a finals berth.

[tpols]

No one remembers a first round.

It‘d be ****ing shit.

Series needs meaning to it.

No shit settled after R1.

The winner should celebrate a finals berth.

This is the wild wild west baby boy. First rounds arent always freebies. And you can't duck Kawhi forever mate.

[HBK_Kliq_2]

The problem is they play teams like rockets and thunder who are glorified g league teams. You can rest Kawhi and George and still beat those embarrassing teams.

However, mavs and blazers both own the tiebreaker over Lakers. Mavs have a super easy schedule and blazers may catch Denver resting guys on that last game of the season. I don't think Lakers are going to get ahead of blazers or mavs.

Will see you in the 2nd round though

[bladefd]

Lakers would not be smart facing Clippers in first round while not 100%. They have to avoid 6 seed until they get some games in to get out of the rust (LeBron and Schroeder mainly) before facing the Clippers.

I don't see Lakers going up to 5. Mavs and Blazers would have to lose out remaining games if Lakers go 2-1. They would have to go 1-2 if Lakers win out. Neither is happening - Lakers will most likely stay 7.

[hold this L]

Lakers would not be smart facing Clippers in first round while not 100%. They have to avoid 6 seed until they get some games in to get out of the rust (LeBron and Schroeder mainly) before facing the Clippers.

I don't see Lakers going up to 5. Mavs and Blazers would have to lose out remaining games if Lakers go 2-1. They would have to go 1-2 if Lakers win out. Neither is happening - Lakers will most likely stay 7.

Isn't Kawhi not full 100% as well though? Lakers aren't going to 5, it will be 6 or 7.

[Shooter]

OP got these bois shook :lol


Kiwi will have a 1st round exit if he plays LA BRON Lakers

[ArbitraryWater]

This is the wild wild west baby boy. First rounds arent always freebies. And you can't duck Kawhi forever mate.


This would be the defacto WCF so it has little to do with that.

But again, just so we're clear.


You think the Clippers will beat the Lakers?

Lets get it on record

[ArbitraryWater]

The problem is they play teams like rockets and thunder who are glorified g league teams. You can rest Kawhi and George and still beat those embarrassing teams.

However, mavs and blazers both own the tiebreaker over Lakers. Mavs have a super easy schedule and blazers may catch Denver resting guys on that last game of the season. I don't think Lakers are going to get ahead of blazers or mavs.

Will see you in the 2nd round though


Would be in Clippers' best interest to duck tf out of some of these games and avoid the Lakeshow

Would Kawhi leave if they get bounced R1?

1 playoff series win in 2 years?

[HBK_Kliq_2]

Would be in Clippers' best interest to duck tf out of some of these games and avoid the Lakeshow

Would Kawhi leave if they get bounced R1?

1 playoff series win in 2 years?

Kawhi is never losing a playoff series to a team with f*cking andre drummond as starter. I'm trying to spare you a 1st round exit.

[ArbitraryWater]

Kawhi is never losing a playoff series to a team with f*cking andre drummond as starter. I'm trying to spare you a 1st round exit.


You will be here next year talking December VORP again for whatever team Kawhi plays on with no mentions of post-season

[HBK_Kliq_2]

You will be here next year talking December VORP again for whatever team Kawhi plays on with no mentions of post-season

And you'll be making threads next year trying to duck Kawhi again like Lebron has done his whole life.

[HBK_Kliq_2]

OP got these bois shook :lol


Kiwi will have a 1st round exit if he plays LA BRON Lakers

Kawhi and everyone is playing in all these final games down the stretch of the season. Kawhi is warming up and ready to FEAST on anybody in the playoffs. If Lakers happen to land that 6th seed, they can kiss their ass goodbye.

[HBK_Kliq_2]

Isn't Kawhi not full 100% as well though? Lakers aren't going to 5, it will be 6 or 7.

"Getting close but I won’t be in the lineup [Wednesday]," James wrote on Twitter.

Getting close. Frank Vogel already said nothing is wrong with you, moron. We all know you're trying to duck Kawhi.

[mehyaM24]

negative. if i'm the clippers i wanna see the lakers NOW. the less playing time schroder/davis/lebron have together, the better.

once they get their shit down, nobody out west is dethroning them.

[Spurs m8]

This is such a low iq, couch fan thread.

[bladefd]

Isn't Kawhi not full 100% as well though? Lakers aren't going to 5, it will be 6 or 7.

I would rather work out the rust with a play-in game, a full week of practice, and a round of Suns under our belt. Then we will be ready. We are not currently physically ready for the Clippers.

[bladefd]

negative. if i'm the clippers i wanna see the lakers NOW. the less playing time schroder/davis/lebron have together, the better.

once they get their shit down, nobody out west is dethroning them.

That's exactly why HBK_Kliq is talking so much smack. He would prefer catching the Lakers while they are rusty and not had time to gel. He knows LeBron needs a few games to get his muscles/legs pumping and to get some extra playing time with Drummond. A whole playoff round along with the play-in should be enough time.

[Shooter]

Kawhi and everyone is playing in all these final games down the stretch of the season. Kawhi is warming up and ready to FEAST on anybody in the playoffs. If Lakers happen to land that 6th seed, they can kiss their ass goodbye.

We already saw what Jamal Murray did to you last year :lol

We arent worried

[2much_knowledge]

We already saw what Jamal Murray did to you last year :lol

We arent worried

Hardly the same team in case you haven't noticed

[ArbitraryWater]

This is the wild wild west baby boy. First rounds arent always freebies. And you can't duck Kawhi forever mate.

we bookmarking this, bois


he's ducking the question if he thinks clippers will win, but he's already said too much.

[ArbitraryWater]

They're trying.


No Kawhi, no PG tonight.

[tpols]

Arby why are you still so shook over the first round? You did the same song and dance last year. The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers. Say it with me.

The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.

You don't get a free pass every year baby boy. The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.

[ArbitraryWater]

Arby why are you still so shook over the first round? You did the same song and dance last year. The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.say it with me.

The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.

You don't get a free pass every year baby boy. The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.


Again:

Do you actually think the Clippers will beat the Lakers?


Why are the Clips sitting PG and Kawhi?

Seems they're the shook ones.

[Thenameless]

Looks like the Clippers just chickened out of this first round meeting.

[TheCorporation]

Arby why are you still so shook over the first round? You did the same song and dance last year. The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers. Say it with me.

The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.

You don't get a free pass every year baby boy. The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.

Who's worried about the Clippers again? Did anyone on this forum not watch the 2020 playoffs? If you missed it please feel free to check out some highlights on YouTube. I'd recommend "2020 WCSF, Clippers vs. Nuggets." It's a sure gem.

[ArbitraryWater]

Arby why are you still so shook over the first round? You did the same song and dance last year. The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers. Say it with me.

The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.

You don't get a free pass every year baby boy. The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.

Lmao

[Axe]

Arby why are you still so shook over the first round? You did the same song and dance last year. The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers. Say it with me.

The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.

You don't get a free pass every year baby boy. The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
Nike D'Antoni vibes. :roll:

[Pipes2.0]

Bron has never lost in the first round, so it's smart that the Clippers are tanking. Then again there's no guarantee they'll make it out of the second round.

[Axe]

Bron has never lost in the first round, so it's smart that the Clippers are tanking. Then again there's no guarantee they'll make it out of the second round.
Ty lue will eventually lead them to their downfall.

[ArbitraryWater]

Arby why are you still so shook over the first round? You did the same song and dance last year. The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers. Say it with me.

The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.

You don't get a free pass every year baby boy. The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.


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[coin24]

Oh man:lol

I always knew the clippers were a joke but 0-2 at home to Dallas?
Yikes

[J Shuttlesworth]

Arby why are you still so shook over the first round? You did the same song and dance last year. The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers. Say it with me.

The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.
The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.

You don't get a free pass every year baby boy. The Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers.

Oh the Lakers will have to eventually face the Clippers. It just probably won't be til the regular season

[ArbitraryWater]

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