link we really do seem to have their number here in portland, it all comes down to stealing one in LA.
I'm not as confident, playoff level is 10 times what it is in the regular season. The Lakers or more likely to steal one in Portland than we are to steal one in LA. Experience makes a world of difference in the playoffs.
im not necessarily confident either, but i wouldnt be surprised, and neither would alot of nba people imo.
Sometimes it does. Sometimes there is something to be said for youth. For instance, where vets often fear a team because of experience, and youthful team is unafraid because of what they don't know, and will challenge a team in areas where it is used to not being challenged. Atlanta and Boston last year was a prime example of that.
Blazers' road record: 13-18 Lakers' home record: 29-4 The difference between these two teams, when the game is played in LA, is monumental. While I think the Blazers should be significant favourites against LA in Portland, I think LA is still much more likely to "steal" a road game than Portland is. That said, since LA has home court, they don't need to. I really don't think Portland can beat LA in LA this year.
we will only have them fear us after we've knocked them outta the playoffs. that's the monkey on our back. nothing else matters IMO.
You guys should be concerned with making it out the first round first, something you probably won't do, before thinking about playing the Lakers.
Thanks for your concern. Perhaps you should be worried about your own team getting their ass kicked by the Rockets.
The world "trolling" gets thrown around here quite often. I am simply offering my view - tough luck if you get butt hurt over it.
I applaud your bravery. Most people try to hide their ignorance. You put it on display with a spotlight. Bravo!
I agree we need to worry about getting out of the 1st round and it will be tough. What team are you a fan of again? You also probably need to worry about what ever team you want unless it is the Lakers of getting out of the 1st round.
Well, perhaps you could help me with my "ignorance". Why should the Lakers fear a team with 0 play off experience, a team they regularly blow out at home, a team with a pretty bad road record?
