NBA Over/Unders, Part 1: The West |

Oct 13, 2026 · 2h 19m · take 36 of 58

Bill Simmons·01:47:193.8Open
The Lakers cruise to the Pacific Division title.
“They're going to cruise to this division.”
Lakers

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BillIf not sooner.

BillWow.

BillJJ seems okay. And I thought JJ did a good job last year, but, um, There's a little bit of it's Lucas team. Now, now they'll change the front office.

BillThey're going to cruise to this division.

BillAnd I don't know what success is for this team, Zach.

BillOther than being in the high forties and building a future around Luca.

BillI don't think this team has aspirations that they're going to win three playoff rounds, right?

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