2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West First Round: #3 LA Lakers vs #6 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 1-0)

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While this may be true, I think many or most Lakers fans probably have stronger pull-out game than him.

[Upperclass]

Redick is a crazy maniac that watches ton of film…I think he’ll have tons of changes in game 2.

Will be interesting to see what they are and how the Wolves counter.

Just because someone says that's what they do doesn't mean that's what's they do. It's fairly obvious Redick isnt some genius coach or tremendous watcher of basketball. Everything he does is fairly basic and most reactionary.

He also wasn't a high IQ player when he played. Pretty run of the mill offensively and improved to be a good team defender but nothing spectacular.

Lakers were also the 10-12th best team in the West before Luka joined and he became an amazing head coach subsequently.

[TimberKat]

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What? First it's Luka and now JMcD is traded to LA? Who did we get back Markieff Morris?

Although LA could had drafted Desmond Bane.

[UglyBugBall]

Redick is a crazy maniac that watches ton of film…I think he’ll have tons of changes in game 2.

Will be interesting to see what they are and how the Wolves counter.

Just because someone says that's what they do doesn't mean that's what's they do. It's fairly obvious Redick isnt some genius coach or tremendous watcher of basketball. Everything he does is fairly basic and most reactionary.

He also wasn't a high IQ player when he played. Pretty run of the mill offensively and improved to be a good team defender but nothing spectacular.

Lakers were also the 10-12th best team in the West before Luka joined and he became an amazing head coach subsequently.

Watch his podcasts, he's a top tier x and o coach. Runs circles around Stephen A and Skip bayless.

[Upperclass]

Redick is a crazy maniac that watches ton of film…I think he’ll have tons of changes in game 2.

Will be interesting to see what they are and how the Wolves counter.

Just because someone says that's what they do doesn't mean that's what's they do. It's fairly obvious Redick isnt some genius coach or tremendous watcher of basketball. Everything he does is fairly basic and most reactionary.

He also wasn't a high IQ player when he played. Pretty run of the mill offensively and improved to be a good team defender but nothing spectacular.

Lakers were also the 10-12th best team in the West before Luka joined and he became an amazing head coach subsequently.

Watch his podcasts, he's a top tier x and o coach. Runs circles around Stephen A and Skip bayless.

Stephen A and Skip Bayless aren't exactly an analytic standard. It's also easy to cherry pick strategies to make it sounds like you know more than you know. There's plenty of podcasters who can do the same.

[jscott]

Redick is a crazy maniac that watches ton of film…I think he’ll have tons of changes in game 2.

Will be interesting to see what they are and how the Wolves counter.

Just because someone says that's what they do doesn't mean that's what's they do. It's fairly obvious Redick isnt some genius coach or tremendous watcher of basketball. Everything he does is fairly basic and most reactionary.

He also wasn't a high IQ player when he played. Pretty run of the mill offensively and improved to be a good team defender but nothing spectacular.

Lakers were also the 10-12th best team in the West before Luka joined and he became an amazing head coach subsequently.

Watch his podcasts, he's a top tier x and o coach. Runs circles around Stephen A and Skip bayless.

Please tell me this is satire.

[___Rand___]

I'm not watching game 2. It's going to be revenge of the whistles.

[LSWF]

I'm not watching game 2. It's going to be revenge of the whistles.

8 vs 5 is the best chance the Lakers have. Followed by Wolves showing typical inconsistencies.

[SlimShady83]

I'm not watching game 2. It's going to be revenge of the whistles.

8 vs 5 is the best chance the Lakers have. Followed by Wolves showing typical inconsistencies.

I didn't watch Game 1 as I was away on holidays, how often does Mcdaniels outscore everyone on the team and Naz getting 23 off the bench?

top 2 players, Ant/Randle If they get help consistently every game, they'll be fine, but I guess It goes both ways, If Luka/Bron get help can go there way too

[LSWF]

I'm not watching game 2. It's going to be revenge of the whistles.

8 vs 5 is the best chance the Lakers have. Followed by Wolves showing typical inconsistencies.

I didn't watch Game 1 as I was away on holidays, how often does Mcdaniels outscore everyone on the team and Naz getting 23 off the bench?

top 2 players, Ant/Randle If they get help consistently every game, they'll be fine, but I guess It goes both ways, If Luka/Bron get help can go there way too

McDaniels is not the first option. He has shown nice offence at times. Hit over 40% on 3s in last years playoffs. Naz is a very good offensive player. DDV and NAW can, and at some point will heat up. I have the Wolves in 6, but I'm a long suffering Wolves fan and could see it going the other way.

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This was gold from Trey Murphy III

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[LSWF]

This was gold from Trey Murphy III

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LMAO

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This is the only series to have 2 days off after game 1 in the first round huh?

Nice for ‘ol man LeBron to get a longer break and rest.

[KyRo23]

This is the only series to have 2 days off after game 1 in the first round huh?

Nice for ‘ol man LeBron to get a longer break and rest.

Yeah dude, the NBA totally is trying to get him more rest... along with

Pacers
Bucks
Celtics
Magic
Heat
Cavs
Warriors
and Rockets

who all have 2 days off after game 1 of the first round

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This is the only series to have 2 days off after game 1 in the first round huh?

Nice for ‘ol man LeBron to get a longer break and rest.

Yeah dude, the NBA totally is trying to get him more rest... along with

Pacers
Bucks
Celtics
Magic
Heat
Cavs
Warriors
and Rockets

who all have 2 days off after game 1 of the first round

NBA is trying to do what now? Where did you catch me saying that?

And all I asked was if other teams have two days off too (which as you answered, yes they do). And I noted that it’s a good thing for someone in LeBron’s position, I mean it’s a good thing for all players but especially someone older.

I do think all games should have two days off in between. Playoffs minutes usually have players playing 40+ mins each game and an extra day off gives us a chance to see them at their best and also for coaches to strategize better game plans as well.

[kaansunman]

I'm not watching game 2. It's going to be revenge of the whistles.

8 vs 5 is the best chance the Lakers have. Followed by Wolves showing typical inconsistencies.

I didn't watch Game 1 as I was away on holidays, how often does Mcdaniels outscore everyone on the team and Naz getting 23 off the bench?

top 2 players, Ant/Randle If they get help consistently every game, they'll be fine, but I guess It goes both ways, If Luka/Bron get help can go there way too

Almost every drive they were able to breach paint and kick out empty three pointers. Overreacting of a small ball, help from the ball side kind of basic mistakes. They punished without hesitation.

[C3H6N6O6]

Redick is a crazy maniac that watches ton of film…I think he’ll have tons of changes in game 2.

Will be interesting to see what they are and how the Wolves counter.

Just because someone says that's what they do doesn't mean that's what's they do. It's fairly obvious Redick isnt some genius coach or tremendous watcher of basketball. Everything he does is fairly basic and most reactionary.

He also wasn't a high IQ player when he played. Pretty run of the mill offensively and improved to be a good team defender but nothing spectacular.

Lakers were also the 10-12th best team in the West before Luka joined and he became an amazing head coach subsequently.

Lakers were on pace to win 51 games before Luka played for them. Their record was 31-19.
They had also won 6 straight without AD and before Luka including wins against Knicks, Clippers and Warriors.

[C3H6N6O6]

8 vs 5 is the best chance the Lakers have. Followed by Wolves showing typical inconsistencies.

I didn't watch Game 1 as I was away on holidays, how often does Mcdaniels outscore everyone on the team and Naz getting 23 off the bench?

top 2 players, Ant/Randle If they get help consistently every game, they'll be fine, but I guess It goes both ways, If Luka/Bron get help can go there way too

Almost every drive they were able to breach paint and kick out empty three pointers. Overreacting of a small ball, help from the ball side kind of basic mistakes. They punished without hesitation.

Overreaction is right. Let Edwards go ballistic but don't let others shoot wide open 3s.
Let Ant average 40 for rest of the series. Don't let others be wide open for 3s. Make Finch play Edwards 48 mins every game. Lakers can defend everyone else 1-on-1.

[tamaraw08]

Redick is a crazy maniac that watches ton of film…I think he’ll have tons of changes in game 2.

Will be interesting to see what they are and how the Wolves counter.

Just because someone says that's what they do doesn't mean that's what's they do. It's fairly obvious Redick isnt some genius coach or tremendous watcher of basketball. Everything he does is fairly basic and most reactionary.

He also wasn't a high IQ player when he played. Pretty run of the mill offensively and improved to be a good team defender but nothing spectacular.

Lakers were also the 10-12th best team in the West before Luka joined and he became an amazing head coach subsequently.

Lakers were on pace to win 51 games before Luka played for them. Their record was 31-19.
They had also won 6 straight without AD and before Luka including wins against Knicks, Clippers and Warriors.

Omg, I rolled my eyes when he said 10-12th best before Luka. lol
And that included Lebrons horrible Nov-December bad shooting and lack of defensive effort, plus having a lazy defender like Russell putting up putrid stats.

[tamaraw08]

Kawhi just dropped 39, Giannis with 36, Steph 31, Butler 25.
Either Lebron get 35 …. or if he struggles again, he’ll grab his groin and limp going to the dugout.