What would happen if the L.A. Clippers, Lakers and Kings all made the playoffs in the same year?
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They would just work the schedules - You are also assuming they would all have home court/ice advantage - the games are spread out enough. It's also happened in Boston or Phoenix, I think - I'm sure somewhere else - where they played a hockey game during the day, then they just lay the basketball floor over the ice surface and play a night basketball game. The same scheduling conflicts occur all regular season, you know - the leagues just work together.
814692
Interesting question...\n\nI doubt that he would have been a Laker.  If he went to college, he more than likely would have dominated the college game.  Therefore, one can assume that he would have been a #1 draft choice.  Therefore, depending on if he came out after his junior year or waited until after his senior year, he would have been drafted by either the Los Angeles Clippers or the Chicago Bulls.  Neither of these teams had supporting casts that Kobe has had in LA over the years.\n\nMy simple answer...scoring yes...championships...no way!!!
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Maybe not.\n\nLakers did won the last five games, but Chris Paul only played 24 mins on 4/19, Steve Nash and Raja Bell didn't play on 4/16, Clppers was trying to lose to get the six seed.  The other two teams are Golden States and Portland.\n\nLakers lost three out of four games to Phoenix this year, the only winning game is the one on 4/16.  Those three games Lakers average lost more than 12 points.\n\nPhoenix is definitely easier than Spurs, but we'll see.
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It's amazing how many people answered this question incorrectly. Wow.\n\nAnyway, the Clippers and Lakers split the season series, with each team winning twice. Here are the results:\n\nNov 18, 2005: Clippers 97, Lakers 91\nJan 07, 2006: Lakers 112, Clippers 109\nFeb 24, 2006: Clippers 102, Lakers 83\nApr 09, 2006: Lakers 100, Clippers 83\n\nIt's amazingly even, with each team winning once as the home team, and once as the road team. There's one blowout win for each team, and one close win for each team. It should be a great playoff series!
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the Clippers are a pretty good team, they made it pretty big in the playoffs this season, and maybe they do have a chance..with Elton Brand and Sam Cassell there.. they could really go a long way, especially with Cassell's good leadership..only flaw: he kinda talks too much sometimes and he's too relaxed when bringing the ball: he even got called for an 8-second violation once! but nonetheless, the Clippers are a great team, and I think they would deserve to win this if and when it happens.
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The Los Angeles Clippers have the best opportunity to upset in the 1st round of the NBA playoffs. Even though the Clippers have the better record, Denver is the higher seed because they won their division and received the #3 seed in the Western Conference. The Clippers play good defense and shoot the ball better than the Nuggets. Corey Maggette is an all-star caliber if he's healthy. They will get help from Shaun Livingston and Vlad Radmanovic off of the bench. My prediction is the Clippers in 6 or 7 games
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This season it has been the Clippers. They have a all-around strong team. Chris Kaman has come out and played really well at center. Sam Cassel and Elton Brand are just great players. The Lakers have depended on Kobe for too much of the season, that is why they lost against the Suns...because he didn't shoot well in the second half. This season the Staples Center belongs to the Clippers
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I'll pick the Lakers because they are the team I've always cheered for ~ they exceeded expectations last year and really had a nice push into the playoffs. They were the second youngest team last year, I think this year they will be very good. \n\nNow. On to reality! \n\n1. Chicago Bulls look really good. \n2. LeBron's Turn, the world wants this kid to win, win, win. \n3. Miami will tank. They relied on emotion and a fourth-quarter D-Wade every time, this can not go on. \n4. I'd keep a wary eye on the Mavericks, they are very hungry and well coached. \n5. It's the sunset years for the Spurs, so sad to see, what a great decade and what a great team. \n6, Steven Nash won't three-peat the MVP, he's just too old and rickety. If Amare doesn't return to his old self, the Suns are way too soft in the middle. \n7. The Clippers are better than everyone thinks -- I think they'll shock a few teams who discount them in the playoffs. \n8. Detroit and the Pacers both are headed south. \n9. I have a soft spot in my heart for Houston. I like Yao and Tracy, didn't they pick up someone? Shane Battier maybe? Some role player who'll really help that team. I've not seen them yet this year though. \n\nSo, I'll pick the Lakers over the Bulls in six games. Phil Jackson is a much better coach than anyone has given him credit for. Like Riles in the Showtime era, they think he just rolls the ball out on the court. Phil knows the 82 game season is just that, a long tune up time for the playoffs. His teams are usually peaking going into the playoffs instead of exhausted like so many eager coaches teams. Kobe proved himself with 81 points and a scoring title -- hopefully he's finally matured into an adult.
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At the end of the playoffs.
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That depends on how they improve during the off season. If they can upgrade at PG and get an inside presence (if Kwame or Bynum improves) - then they will make some noise post season. There really isn't a dominant team right now (I thought the Pistons & Spurs were, but both fell apart in the playoffs) - it's an open field right now, so the Lakers can go far with the right pieces.
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The Los Angeles Lakers
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Sun will never come back!! it's in ur dream only!!!\nLaker will win this series for sure!!!!!\nim very intersting to see LA Laker v.s LA Clipppers...\n\nspurs can't even handle king right now!!\nim sure Laker will get their 2006 final!!
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The winners, the playoffs teams all the results ..... sorry your questions is a little be vague so my answer would be too: me (actually I know a lot and I can know it all by surfing the NBA history!!!!!!)
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Yes, but its very unlikely because the teams in the same division play each other twice, so the doormat team inside the division would have to pretty much run the table outside of the division for this to happen.  The record of the 3rd team has to be better than the runner-ups in the other divisions.\n\nOf course by winning all of the out-of-division games, the 3rd team would be helping themselves by dragging the other teams in the conference down.
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I have to go w/ the Spurs in 7, based on their experience, past championships, and ever-so-slightly depper bench. (These teams are very evenly matched this year!)
775753
Considering Staples Center is owned by the men who own the Kings, I think that would be unlikely.
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Yes, they should move to Anaheim. There is a bit of a rivalry between the Lakers and the Clips. Even though LA is big city, it's wrong for two teams of the same league and sport to play in the same arena. There should be some breathing room between the two teams. Also, they should mark their territories in the Sothern California area. In the end, now that the Clippers are a good team just about every city/state wants them, but with Disney Land and all, they'll fit in great in Anaheim.