PLAYOFFS: [2]MEM vs [7]LAL

[jman3134]

Brooks has totally lost his edge. Keeping him is getting cheaper by the quarter.

He has been on my trade list for like 4 years now, but the core seems to love him, which is why he is still here. The GM needs to override them this time. He is an active minus offensively every playoff series.

[SD2042]

That's how they need to come together. When Ja, and DesBane gets it going, it's going to be complicated to stop them. They combined for 64pts, 20 rebs, and 12 dimes. 3J managed to get going more in the second half and finish the game with 18pts, 10 rebs, 2blks and 1stl. X-Man even came to play in this game 11pts, 6rebs, and 4 dimes. This team has those capabilities to beat this Lakers team. They just have to get out of their own way and play well as a team. That was it will take. Two down, two to go.

[SD2042]

Brooks has totally lost his edge. Keeping him is getting cheaper by the quarter.

He has been on my trade list for like 4 years now, but the core seems to love him, which is why he is still here. The GM needs to override them this time. He is an active minus offensively every playoff series.

Granted I get why the team love him. My thoughts with DB is that His role should have been redefined on offense. Be relegated to a catch and shoot type of player with limited touches. The defense and the vet mentor part was and is needed. Jenkins should've had that conversation with DB concerning how his offense needs to be going. No need to assume that heavy role to shoot excessive shots to only get 8 to 12 pts on the nightly basis. My thoughts is that his time in Memphis is winding down. He's going to be a free agent. What he will demand in money will determine how the Grizzlies will structure the roster.

[VCfor3]

We have to replace his defense if he is moved, but we seem to be extremely motivated to do that so I'm interested to see if we can get a deal done this summer. Until then, I hope Brooks finds a way to have two of the best games of his life against the Lakers moving forward.

[jefe]

Part of this is on Jenkins, too. If you see Dillon is on the way to chucking us out of a game with another signature 3/15 overall and 2/10 on three point attempts night, then you have to pull him early. It's not ideal, but we can get by in stretches alternating Tillman, Roddy, and Bane on Lebron. Besides, it's not like Dillon is exactly locking Lebron up anyway.

I was happy to see Jenkins pull Dillon early in the third quarter (and subbing Kennard in) in game 5. With our injury depleted roster, our margin for error is incredibly thin and reducing Dillon's time on the floor even by a few minutes might be the difference between a W and an L. The Lakers are leaving Dillon open on the perimeter and not even making an effort to close out - it's the same treatment Tony Allen got in the playoffs at the end of the GNG days. His man just sags off and clogs the paint, making life difficult for Ja, JJJ, and everyone else who would venture in the lane.

[SD2042]

Looks like an ugly game right now. Down by 19. Shooting 28% from the field. Definitely not replicating what was done from Wednesday night's game. They need to establish a run real fierce. Otherwise, they will be going home for an early summer.

[esvl]

It’s over. Let’s start postseason talks.

[Colbinii]

On the brightside, Memphis Grizzles only have 8 fans worldwide. Very few disappointed people.

[Achad92]

I don't particularly care. I just want to mop the floor with whoever it is. Minny should be the easier matchup, but I think we beat either team rather easily.

Dang

[esvl]

On the brightside, Memphis Grizzles only have 8 fans worldwide. Very few disappointed people.

true… though they still have more non-rotten fans than any other franchise…

[jman3134]

I don't particularly care. I just want to mop the floor with whoever it is. Minny should be the easier matchup, but I think we beat either team rather easily.

Dang

Sure, L. Lakers played great and we were mentally out of it. Nothing but respect for how they played though. Dlo killed us as always and Vanderbilt's D is excellent. Rooting for you in the next round.