Luka Dealt to Lakers: Nico Harrison is a Basketball Terrorist

[omahen]

Didn’t see the game.  Imo they are the second best team in the west and I would want to avoid OKC as long as possible.  Did you see OKC has one loss against the East all year?  Wow!  Maybe someone shocks OKC in the first two rounds.  Unlikely though.

I don’t think anyone will want to play this a lakers team.  While they are a little flawed, Luka will get his teammates good looks and if Luka is hitting his three there is nothing you can do.

I think the key is how Lebron holds up in a long playoff.  If he can’t be what he was right after the trade, that will be tough for the Lakers.

While avoiding OKC is my number one if I was them.  A GS and Denver first two round is next.  Both teams have their issues, but jokic and Steph can impact a series like Luka.  I would be hoping to get Memphis or Houston in the first round.  Neither are beating a healthy Laker team

I think Lakers will be very good against teams with more traditional centers. Luka/reaves/LeBron will destroy those guys in PnR imho. Either lobs, finishing themselves or an open three. They will have more problems against switch heavy teams. 

I am still wondering, if it would be better to get OKC sooner, while they are less tired.