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Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #45 on: February 22, 2026, 07:25:23 PM »

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love to see whining Luka get burned for a layup

Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #46 on: February 22, 2026, 07:26:07 PM »

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Thinking the next few years, White and Jaylen can disrupt Luka a bit. But I don't think the Lakers have anyone who can realistically stop or defend Tatum consistently.
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Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #47 on: February 22, 2026, 07:26:33 PM »

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I honestly would hate to have Luka on the C?s and have to cheer for him. Such an unlikable player given his constant complaining, entitlement, and non-existent defense.
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Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #48 on: February 22, 2026, 07:28:14 PM »

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I honestly would hate to have Luka on the C?s and have to cheer for him. Such an unlikable player given his constant complaining, entitlement, and non-existent defense.

I'd still take him if we didn't have any of the Jays, but yeah right now I'd actually argue Jaylen is better than Luka too. Yes, I factor in defense
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Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #49 on: February 22, 2026, 07:29:26 PM »

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Jaylen just flying through the lane with the Lakers sleeping on D.  needs to hit his FTs to make them pay for it.

Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #50 on: February 22, 2026, 07:29:28 PM »

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I honestly would hate to have Luka on the C?s and have to cheer for him. Such an unlikable player given his constant complaining, entitlement, and non-existent defense.

I'd still take him if we didn't have any of the Jays, but yeah right now I'd actually argue Jaylen is better than Luka too. Yes, I factor in defense

Many people will want what you're smoking if you take Brown over Luka  ;D


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Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #51 on: February 22, 2026, 07:30:41 PM »

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Can Luka whine more than leflop

Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #52 on: February 22, 2026, 07:31:08 PM »

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I honestly would hate to have Luka on the C?s and have to cheer for him. Such an unlikable player given his constant complaining, entitlement, and non-existent defense.

I'd still take him if we didn't have any of the Jays, but yeah right now I'd actually argue Jaylen is better than Luka too. Yes, I factor in defense
the defensive factor is why Jaylen can be argued as a more-deserving MVP candidate than Luka.

Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #53 on: February 22, 2026, 07:31:39 PM »

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I honestly would hate to have Luka on the C?s and have to cheer for him. Such an unlikable player given his constant complaining, entitlement, and non-existent defense.

I'd still take him if we didn't have any of the Jays, but yeah right now I'd actually argue Jaylen is better than Luka too. Yes, I factor in defense

Many people will want what you're smoking if you take Brown over Luka  ;D

I would not have said this before this season. But seeing how much Jaylen's improved and Luka's continued poor defense, I've changed. I'm not gonna argue with others though, it's still close and there's definitely a conversation to be had about who is better in terms of carrying a team and winning playoff rounds. Luka might still be better and more transcendent in that regard. But the defense can become an issue in the playoffs. Ask Harden. And we saw it in the 2024 Finals too
"Tough times never last, but tough people do." - Robert H. Schuller

Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #54 on: February 22, 2026, 07:33:01 PM »

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Oh dang Brown just swept Luka off his feet


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Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #55 on: February 22, 2026, 07:35:05 PM »

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Lewhine is still king of complaining??..lol

Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #56 on: February 22, 2026, 07:37:02 PM »

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I guess this going be a last sec winning shot for somebody .  Hopefully us

Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #57 on: February 22, 2026, 07:37:10 PM »

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no idea how Bron caught up to JB for that block. 

Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #58 on: February 22, 2026, 07:37:49 PM »

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Payton Pritchard just keep making Luka seeing ghosts  ;D

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Re: Celtics (36-19) at Lakers (34-21) Game #56 2/22/26
« Reply #59 on: February 22, 2026, 07:38:11 PM »

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Nice half!
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