WCSF: (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs (4) Houston Rockets, Part 1 | Series Tied 1-1

[TheProfessor]

Lebron needs to switch it back on, McGee needs to play more. Howard needs to see less minutes. Lebron/AD need to play 40minutes a game each.

[Nacho Bidness]

I'm very amused by all the hand wringing would be coach takes. There's not much the Lakers can do that will negate the Rockets advantages. The Rockets have to literally beat themselves lol.

[NyKnicks1714]

I'm very amused by all the hand wringing would be coach takes. There's not much the Lakers can do that will negate the Rockets advantages. The Rockets have to literally beat themselves lol.

Do you think keeping things even on the boards and holding the Lakers under 100 is sustainable?

[Alkaholic]

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[GregOden]

I'm very amused by all the hand wringing would be coach takes. There's not much the Lakers can do that will negate the Rockets advantages. The Rockets have to literally beat themselves lol.

Do you think keeping things even on the boards and holding the Lakers under 100 is sustainable?

Considering the Lakers were literally the only team to average under 100ppg in the bubble, and also managed to match the Bucks putrid 3-5 record, its possible they won't be able to resolve their offensive funk until the next season. Especially now with Rondo back in the rotation, they are a much worse team. Besides Portland's injury woes, it's also lucky that they were able to play Caruso so many minutes. I would be very surprised if the Lakers even take 2 games this series. Their only chance is if they start hitting 15+ 3s a game. The Lakers offense was equally non-existent in the Blazers series and they won because they were able to abuse the Blazers on the glass and force a ton of turnovers, something they will have trouble with against the Rockets who not only have much better ballhandlers, but who have decided to pack the paint because they know the Lakers can't shoot.

The play-in was pretty telling and I wouldn't be surprised to see both #1 seeds eliminated in this round very quickly.

[Jaqua92]

Pretty cool to see Harden engaged.

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[Nacho Bidness]

I'm very amused by all the hand wringing would be coach takes. There's not much the Lakers can do that will negate the Rockets advantages. The Rockets have to literally beat themselves lol.

Do you think keeping things even on the boards and holding the Lakers under 100 is sustainable?

Very much so

[Vlade Divac]

It’s frickin unbelievable to watch how Lakers play without any urgency and hart in a playoff game. Yes I will always root against them, but if I am Lakers fan I would be mad as hell. You are not hitting shots and things are not going your way, but for god’s sake show me some heart and will that you want to be where you are. Disgusting!

[BlueSan]

Lebron needs to switch it back on, McGee needs to play more. Howard needs to see less minutes. Lebron/AD need to play 40minutes a game each.

They would be playing exactly that if the game wasnt over already haha

[Dupp]

Completely forgot because they got flogged but lebron dunk on Westbrook was nasty

[Nacho Bidness]

Completely forgot because they got clogged but lebron dunk on Westbrook was nasty

I thought it was a charge

[DS17]

So harden and Westbrook (especially Westbrook) play like scrubs against okc but like MVPs against the lakers... oh gosh :/.

[Dupp]

:x

Completely forgot because they got clogged but lebron dunk on Westbrook was nasty

I thought it was a charge

Probably hit they’re never gonna give that to the defender

[Jkam31]

Clippers v miami/boston/raptors

In other words, clippers are winning it all lol.

pretty much...Kawhi is the best player in the league

My god do we need to hear this bull **** every day

[NyKnicks1714]

I'm very amused by all the hand wringing would be coach takes. There's not much the Lakers can do that will negate the Rockets advantages. The Rockets have to literally beat themselves lol.

Do you think keeping things even on the boards and holding the Lakers under 100 is sustainable?

Very much so

Lol fair enough I guess.

[Jkam31]

Dwight howard: 11 minutes 1 point, 4 rebounds (1 offensive) 2 fouls. HES TOO BIG

Someone called me an idiot I was led to belive he was prime Rodman and Harden stood no chance trying a pick and roll on him

[Spanish_Laker]

Terrible game by the Lakers. No passion, no heart, random doubles and zero post game. We couldn't even dominate the rebound battle or the paint, I didn't see any post ups or alley-ops. They won the game in the 4th WITHOUT Harden. If we don't make adjustments, it will be over soon.

[TheProfessor]

Lebron needs to switch it back on, McGee needs to play more. Howard needs to see less minutes. Lebron/AD need to play 40minutes a game each.

They would be playing exactly that if the game wasnt over already haha

Mcgee should take all of howards minutes and also morris should be the 6th man. Mcgee/Davis/kcp/green/Lebron/caruso/morris should be the only players seeing consistent minutes and Kuz/Rondo if they are hot. Dwight cannot be on the floor. Still have faith Lebron/AD pull it out.
Still see LA in 6.

[BallerTalk]

Harden used his off arm to keep the defender away 3 times and then they call a foul on AD? It's ridiculous the **** he gets away with.

Yep. Superstars get away with that. LeBron is another example

True, but I don't think anyone gets away with it as much as Kawhi Leonard.

[JN61]

People told me LeBron would run layup line with these rockets what happened?