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Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #420 on: November 07, 2017, 04:32:08 PM »

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Just a friendly reminder.
Lakers are currently possessing just the leagues 13th worst record, but don't be discouraged, as they were 5-5 last year and ended up with the 2nd pick.

I guess, but they're a lot better this year and I'm giving up hope on the Lakers pick until further notice, as I've said for over a week now. 

I think they'll come back to earth but still, Lopez, Kuzma, Ingram, Randle, KCP, Clarkson and even Ball is more dynamic than their core last year. 

That's a core that can win some games on the road and pull off some upsets.  IMO, 30+ wins.
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Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #421 on: November 07, 2017, 04:49:15 PM »

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Just a friendly reminder.
Lakers are currently possessing just the leagues 13th worst record, but don't be discouraged, as they were 5-5 last year and ended up with the 2nd pick.

I guess, but they're a lot better this year and I'm giving up hope on the Lakers pick until further notice, as I've said for over a week now. 

I think they'll come back to earth but still, Lopez, Kuzma, Ingram, Randle, KCP, Clarkson and even Ball is more dynamic than their core last year. 

That's a core that can win some games on the road and pull off some upsets.  IMO, 30+ wins.

Yep.  No use watching them and rooting for losses on a nightly basis.  But, they'll still be a lotto team, so we'll have a very small chance that they with the 2 or 3 spot.  I'm guessing < 5%.

Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #422 on: November 07, 2017, 04:52:51 PM »

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I have also given up on the pick barring lottery magic.

I think Dallas, Sac, Hawks and Bulls are pretty clearly the bottom 4.
Suns and Nets, perhaps Knicks and a few others will also be at the bottom.
Hard to see them finishing much worse than 8th worst record.

Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #423 on: November 07, 2017, 05:07:11 PM »

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I have also given up on the pick barring lottery magic.

I think Dallas, Sac, Hawks and Bulls are pretty clearly the bottom 4.
Suns and Nets, perhaps Knicks and a few others will also be at the bottom.
Hard to see them finishing much worse than 8th worst record.

I haven’t.  I still think they’re about a 25-win team.  They probably go 4-6 over their next 10, but then quickly fall back in the standings.  Look at their schedule in December — they might not win a game. 

Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #424 on: November 07, 2017, 05:48:31 PM »

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I have also given up on the pick barring lottery magic.

I think Dallas, Sac, Hawks and Bulls are pretty clearly the bottom 4.
Suns and Nets, perhaps Knicks and a few others will also be at the bottom.
Hard to see them finishing much worse than 8th worst record.

I haven’t.  I still think they’re about a 25-win team.  They probably go 4-6 over their next 10, but then quickly fall back in the standings.  Look at their schedule in December — they might not win a game.

I tend to agree.

For one it is common for inexperienced teams to start out relatively well, then sink once other teams get their act together.

They have also played 7/10 games at home so far, they are 4-3 at home and 1-2 on the road. For reference they had a .415 winning percentage at home last year, and the league average usually hovers around 60%.

Considering they also started 5-5 last year, it's far too early to say they have significantly improved.
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Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #425 on: November 08, 2017, 02:17:57 AM »

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With every win there is a huge kneejerk in this thread, it's hilarious. I hope you don't treat your stocks and shares this way...

Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #426 on: November 08, 2017, 10:28:28 PM »

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And Celtics beat  Lakers

Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #427 on: November 08, 2017, 10:37:25 PM »

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And Celtics beat  Lakers

Forgot about the pick implications, too! Good thing we won!

Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #428 on: November 08, 2017, 10:44:10 PM »

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Still expecting 19 Kings to be our pick. Here is hoping Kings dont bottom out this year and draft player that will win them over 30 next year.

Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #429 on: November 08, 2017, 10:49:32 PM »

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Still expecting 19 Kings to be our pick. Here is hoping Kings dont bottom out this year and draft player that will win them over 30 next year.

The Lakers aren't going to win a game on their current road trip.

Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #430 on: November 09, 2017, 12:37:23 AM »

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I think that the Lakers will be like the 6th worst team when the dust clears, but that's still a 20% chance it converts.  It only took me like 22 tries to get their current 12th worst team standing to convert to #2 overall, which means that their is a chance!  Granted, it's only a 2% chance, but that still counts.

Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #431 on: November 09, 2017, 02:35:40 AM »

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I think that the Lakers will be like the 6th worst team when the dust clears, but that's still a 20% chance it converts.  It only took me like 22 tries to get their current 12th worst team standing to convert to #2 overall, which means that there is a chance!  Granted, it's only a 2% chance, but that still counts.
I am in the same boat regarding the chances. Nets/Lakers for the 6th/7th.
Still, if the pick conveys this year it would be a jackpot and 20% for a jackpot, would be a great number.
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Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #432 on: November 09, 2017, 03:10:01 AM »

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Here's why I see it as (roughly) a coin flip.

1) I think it's extremely likely the Lakers finish between the 3rd and 7th worst record in the league. They won't finish ahead of teams like Milwaukee or OKC. They've barely played on the road, their defense is atrocious, and 5-6 is likely to be their highest winning percentage between now and the end of the season.

2) If they finish 3rd or 4th you're looking at ~80% chance of conveying... we only miss if they get the #1 overall pick (13%), or get bumped all the way back to 6+.

3) If they finish 5th, it's closer to even odds.

4) If they finish 6th-8th we're talking a 10-15% chance.

Put it all together and as long as the inflection point is around ~5th worst, you get pretty even odds.

Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #433 on: November 09, 2017, 07:36:04 PM »

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John Wall almost got roasted by Ball after showboating, lol.

Re: 2017-2018 LA Lakers Season Watch Thread
« Reply #434 on: November 09, 2017, 07:50:04 PM »

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I have also given up on the pick barring lottery magic.

I think Dallas, Sac, Hawks and Bulls are pretty clearly the bottom 4.
Suns and Nets, perhaps Knicks and a few others will also be at the bottom.
Hard to see them finishing much worse than 8th worst record.

I haven’t.  I still think they’re about a 25-win team.  They probably go 4-6 over their next 10, but then quickly fall back in the standings.  Look at their schedule in December — they might not win a game.

You should have bet on the under for their season win total. My site had them at 33 wins, if you think they’ll win 8 less than that, that’s a good bet considering injuries would likely help your cause.
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