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Dec 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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A Playoff Appearance

I know the Purple and Gold are already surpassing expectations. They only won 17 games last year and already have 11 in this young season.

I know they’re a very young team who had no crazy expectations early on. However, because of their early season success we all have hope for a postseason birth. It was early season success but in that stretch they showed how good they can be despite their youth and inexperience.

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They showed they can compete and beat any team in the league like when they dismantled the mighty Warriors, or when they beat Chicago on the road without many core players. On that note, if LA doesn’t make a run it’d be somewhat of a disappointment.

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