2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (27-34, 10th Slot on 3/2)

[SparzWizard]

Any Lakers loss is a Celtics win. Let that sink in 

[JBcat]

I’m worried about the Magic now finishing below the Lakers.   Vuvecic is out for a while and it seems like the bottom has really fallen out for them after a strong start.

[CelticsElite]

Suns won with instrumental plays from bender and chandler
 
Mavs, bulls, and clippers also won

Bulls very close to having a better record than Lakers. If you said this 1.5 Months, everyone would call you crazy

[CelticsElite]

Doc Rivers says Blake Griffin getting close to return, could play Friday vs. Lakers

[trickybilly]

I said a month ago that I didn't think this pick would convey given how hard the young Lakers play, and how good Kyle Kuzma is. But after watching Dallas (Dirk is still really handy) win, the Nets battling every week, Mirotic making the Bulls look like a playoff contender, the Suns kids all coming on nicely (Len, Booker, Chriss, even Bender is looking more and more like a true NBA player), and Sac's shooters getting hot randomly, I have re-kindled faith.

Memphis seriously need to turn the corner soon right?? RIggghtt???

And JBCat, I think Orlando will still win many many more games at home. I'm worried about the wheels falling off in Utah, and Atanta are still going to lose a HEAP of games to come.

My prediction is (from the bottom) Atlanta, Sac, Suns, Utah, Lakers

[GreenShooter]

I said a month ago that I didn't think this pick would convey given how hard the young Lakers play, and how good Kyle Kuzma is. But after watching Dallas (Dirk is still really handy) win, the Nets battling every week, Mirotic making the Bulls look like a playoff contender, the Suns kids all coming on nicely (Len, Booker, Chriss, even Bender is looking more and more like a true NBA player), and Sac's shooters getting hot randomly, I have re-kindled faith.

Memphis seriously need to turn the corner soon right?? RIggghtt???

And JBCat, I think Orlando will still win many many more games at home. I'm worried about the wheels falling off in Utah, and Atanta are still going to lose a HEAP of games to come.

My prediction is (from the bottom) Atlanta, Sac, Suns, Utah, Lakers

I'd like to see Utah (I think they're much better when Rudy gets back) jump ahead of LA in this scenario. If so, I'm all in for the 4th pick in the draft.

[Phantom255x]

The next few games will be real interesting.

Lakers play two home games vs. Memphis and the Clippers, both teams are pretty much in the same range record-wise in the standings.

I feel Memphis will get on track soon, and Chicago should leap Lakers in the coming days.

Ultimately, teams like ATL, DAL, ORL will be the wild cards. I want to say ORL could leap them, but we'll have to see with their injuries (especially to Vucevic). Oh, and hopefully PHO keeps winning.

[jpotter33]

Dallas beat Indy tonight, which is another big win for the pick. Hopefully Chicago can make it another win tonight against NY, too.

[chilidawg]

Dallas win gets them tied with LA in the win column, only Hawks and Grizzlies have fewer wins.  Go Grizz!

[nickagneta]

Dallas beat Indy tonight, which is another big win for the pick. Hopefully Chicago can make it another win tonight against NY, too.

More importantly, we need a Memphis win tonight.

[CelticsElite]

memphis would be huge.

if memphis, sacramento, chicago all win, the lakers will tumble hard.
 
bonus wins are if utah or atlanta win. we dont need them to but would be nice

[BlastFromThePast]

memphis would be huge.

if memphis, sacramento, chicago all win, the lakers will tumble hard.
 
bonus wins are if utah or atlanta win. we dont need them to but would be nice

1 bonus win in the books.  Hawks beat the Wiz.

[jpotter33]

Bulls take the lead with a minute to go!

[trickybilly]

Wow. Now the Bulls win another one!

[BlastFromThePast]

While not the subject of this thread, the Thunder are handing it to the Raptors (up by 18 with 6 1/2 mins to play).