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At least on paper, the Lakers starters average 9 1/2 points per game more than the Blazers starters, given all the Portland players out right now. But will the bench step up this game?

LeBron has been scoring like crazy, but that has not led to wins since Anthony Davis went out. Key for the game: spread the wealth beyond #6 and #0, especially late in the game, and pay attention when blocking out.

Malik Monk should be moved to the 2, and Stanley Johnson should get an opportunity to start at the 3. Move Avery Bradley to the bench.

Vogel will be back tonight. If this dude reinserts THT back into the starting lineup and starts giving him 30 min/night again I’m going to lose my mind.

I start Russ, Monk, Stanley, LBJ & Howard & bring Avery, Melo & THT off the bench...

If you EVER played ANY level of hoops you realize that Players like DEFINED ROLES & minutes...

Vogel is the worst at ROLES... Dude had 4 PG's in a game we lost due to rebounding...

Lakeshow BABY...

Go coach Vogel Go

Joe Gatto back...

Austin Reaves is back

One Love wrote:I start Russ, Monk, Stanley, LBJ & Howard & bring Avery, Melo & THT off the bench...

If you EVER played ANY level of hoops you realize that Players like DEFINED ROLES & minutes...

Vogel is the worst at ROLES... Dude had 4 PG's in a game we lost due to rebounding...

Lakeshow BABY...

This. This right here.

Pythagoras wrote:Vogel will be back tonight. If this dude reinserts THT back into the starting lineup and starts giving him 30 min/night again I’m going to lose my mind.

Don't mind THT starting with Stanley Johnson breathing down his neck on the bench. Want to see what some fear does to his game.

zimpy27 wrote:

Pythagoras wrote:Vogel will be back tonight. If this dude reinserts THT back into the starting lineup and starts giving him 30 min/night again I’m going to lose my mind.

Don't mind THT starting with Stanley Johnson breathing down his neck on the bench. Want to see what some fear does to his game.

Monk was pissing oh him, not just breathing down his neck and he still sucked with unearned starts

kblo247 wrote:

zimpy27 wrote:

Pythagoras wrote:Vogel will be back tonight. If this dude reinserts THT back into the starting lineup and starts giving him 30 min/night again I’m going to lose my mind.

Don't mind THT starting with Stanley Johnson breathing down his neck on the bench. Want to see what some fear does to his game.

Monk was pissing oh him, not just breathing down his neck and he still sucked with unearned starts

They play quite a different role, THT has been an SF this season.

Pythagoras wrote:Vogel will be back tonight. If this dude reinserts THT back into the starting lineup and starts giving him 30 min/night again I’m going to lose my mind.

He’s also starting and playing DAJ long minutes

tamaraw08 wrote:

Pythagoras wrote:Vogel will be back tonight. If this dude reinserts THT back into the starting lineup and starts giving him 30 min/night again I’m going to lose my mind.

He’s also starting and playing DAJ long minutes

Lmao! I think I’d have a nervous breakdown if he put DAJ back into the starting group.

thats a good looking shot by Johnson. i see potential

Good to see Frank Vogel looking healthy. He missed two full weeks. Now Portland is missing their head coach.

Nice start, excellent energy.

How many dunks are the Lakers going to botch this season?

The double-teaming of Lillard has been very effective so far.

McLemore is single-handedly keeping Portland in the game. Coach Vogel will have to make some adjustments. Carmelo had a couple of terrific defensive plays, not to mention three straight threes.

I hope the fans are in Dame's ear about coming to LA.

That's the way we all hope the Lakers can play. The first quarter with 43 points! Now it's all about consistency and consistent effort.