16/12/7/1/5 & 17/5/7/1/2 for Gasol in Games 3/4 - Apologize for thinking he was done here

Ackshun · Post #21 » by **Ackshun** » Mon May 20, 2019 2:53 am

Yeah i'll gladly apologize when we win the series and he plays like that consistently

hsb · Post #22 » by **hsb** » Mon May 20, 2019 2:55 am

Lol at demanding an apology for a guy that finally played like a player who was traded for three players and is the second highest paid player on the team. How about wanting him to play well every game and not be a homer?

C_Money · Post #23 » by **C_Money** » Mon May 20, 2019 2:55 am

This thread is getting bumped the next bad game he has.

alpngso · Post #24 » by **alpngso** » Mon May 20, 2019 2:56 am

He makes 25 mil. He suppose to be like this at least 2 out of 3 games

Jcity08 · Post #25 » by **Jcity08** » Mon May 20, 2019 2:58 am

Great game for Gasol. He just needs to take it to the glass on drives rather than kicking out late game.

And1Skip · Post #26 » by **And1Skip** » Mon May 20, 2019 3:03 am

I'm happy he played a lot better tonight, but for game 4, we still need more. In the TNE post game he was interviewed by the Panel and Shaq told him to keep up his aggresiveness (Shaq seems to really respect him, but not impressed with his unselfishness with the Raps so it seemed he wanted to motivate him). Kenny Smith almost criticized Gasol directly at him (is that the why you're not aggressive? but he said it in a serious tone). I hope Gasol comes out of that interview motivated. We need him to continue and be more aggressive.

Watch on YouTube

at the 5:55 mark

Post #27 » by **Double Helix** » Mon May 20, 2019 3:25 am

And1Skip wrote:I'm happy he played a lot better tonight, but for game 4, we still need more. In the TNE post game he was interviewed by the Panel and Shaq told him to keep up his aggresiveness (Shaq seems to really respect him, but not impressed with his unselfishness with the Raps so it seemed he wanted to motivate him). Kenny Smith almost criticized Gasol directly at him (is that the why you're not aggressive? but he said it in a serious tone). I hope Gasol comes out of that interview motivated. We need him to continue and be more aggressive.

Watch on YouTube

at the 5:55 mark

That’s awesome. Hope it helps Marc.

FreshyFlames · Post #28 » by **FreshyFlames** » Mon May 20, 2019 3:29 am

JV fans on suicide watch again. They praying on our downfall.

will · Post #29 » by **will** » Mon May 20, 2019 3:31 am

FreshyFlames wrote:JV fans on suicide watch again. They praying on our downfall.

They pray and pray for my downfall (No Biggie)

vaff87 · Post #30 » by **vaff87** » Mon May 20, 2019 3:42 am

yogimvp wrote:thats with double OT big guy.

This guy is 34 years old and he just put up a double double with 7 assists and 5 blocks while anchoring our D and hitting clutch shots in overtime while playing 44 minutes. Gasol was a huge reason we won.

Ramed Nazored · Post #31 » by **Ramed Nazored** » Mon May 20, 2019 3:44 am

bon wrote:Expecting people to acknowledge a good Gasol game is pointless

JV wud have done this in 1 hav and with JaaYvEEE we would be a finals lock have you seen JV on MEMFIS He'z killen it!

AkelaLoneWolf · Post #32 » by **AkelaLoneWolf** » Mon May 20, 2019 3:53 am

No. He makes $25M, was the franchise player on his old team, previous DPOY and all-star and he's had two bad games. I'll apologize to him when stops acting like a pussy.

dalton749 · Post #33 » by **dalton749** » Mon May 20, 2019 3:59 am

Finally has a good game. He should be giving us 16 a night, on average, let’s not set the bar so low please.

Cobra Kawhi · Post #34 » by **Cobra Kawhi** » Mon May 20, 2019 4:31 am

Read on Twitter

jv Stans in shambles

supra2k8 · Post #35 » by **supra2k8** » Mon May 20, 2019 4:35 am

Gasol didn't look super gassed even though he played 45 minutes

Tor_Raps · Post #36 » by **Tor_Raps** » Mon May 20, 2019 4:39 am

Honestly this should be an average game for gasol considering it went to double OT. The fact we're praising it tells you how bad he's been. Really hope we can get at least this going forward. Maybe even more!

Not trying to be a party pooper here. It's more that I just have high expectations for him since I've loved his game for a while.

will · Post #37 » by **will** » Mon May 20, 2019 4:42 am

This is the Gasoline Masai acquired.

Hopefully he stays aggressive next game and does not hesitate shooting the straightaway trey.

StringerBell · Post #38 » by **StringerBell** » Mon May 20, 2019 4:48 am

Seemed like he got more touches in the high post area tonight, which they should continue to look to do going forward. Granted he did play like ass the past 2 games, is a little on the soft side and has lost a step, but I think he's just too skilled and has too much game and pride to go out like that. Expect him to continue strong play the rest of the series.

PG13 · Post #39 » by **PG13** » Mon May 20, 2019 4:51 am

He may be aging but he’s not senile, he’s still Smart Gasol. There are so many ways he can contribute.

Tha Cynic · Post #40 » by **Tha Cynic** » Mon May 20, 2019 4:52 am

Double Helix wrote:What an impressive line tonight and some huge moments on both ends.

Really? Gasol had a very medicore game once again.

Gasol made some big mistakes in this game (something you would not expect from a veteran), has been terrible on the boards, and STILL has passive moments on offense. He looked like he was playing the best basketball he can play. If this is his best, he has been a huge disappointment and we're now adjusting our expectations to something much much lower than what we were expecting from him when the trade was made.

At this point the Nurse has to adjust and realize he can't live and die with Gasol. If he's getting outhustled for the ball and being passive on offense, you have to make adjustments. At times you may have to live with Ibaka taking bad shots, but at least he's out there trying to make a difference. The Raptors nearly lost this game due to rebounding issues.