5-3-21 NBA Monday GT (8 games)

[Young Stapler]

Lets Go Lakers!!!

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[manchambo]

I think the wear and tear for the teams that played deep in the bubble playoffs is real. The Lakers are without Lebron and does anyone think AD would be playing in this game if they weren’t worried about the play-in?

[God Squad]

Drummond the only starter with a - plus minus. Gasol +12 in 8 minutes. They flow so much better with Marc out there

I mean...most of Dre's minutes have come against Jokic while most of Gasol's have come against McGee....slight difference there. But yes, Marc hit 2 wide open 3s because Denver isnt guarding him. Give the man a MVP trophy!

He's also a far better passer which they need. Drummond always looking for "His".

[chrismikayla]

Gasol may be a shell of himself but he is a damn smart player that makes winning plays.

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[levon]

in the playoffs Marc starts and Drummond just throws weight on Jokic

[Ballerhogger]

Holy sh*t, we look like a real basketball team.

For real

[God Squad]

Drummond the only starter with a - plus minus. Gasol +12 in 8 minutes. They flow so much better with Marc out there

I mean...most of Dre's minutes have come against Jokic while most of Gasol's have come against McGee....slight difference there. But yes, Marc hit 2 wide open 3s because Denver isnt guarding him. Give the man a MVP trophy!

Come on, do you really not see how much Laker's spacing and offensive flow looks out there with Gasol instead of Drummond? It's night and day. Gasol actually moves the ball, meanwhile Drummond is a blackhole.

There still in denial.

[Ballerhogger]

I think the wear and tear for the teams that played deep in the bubble playoffs is real. The Lakers are without Lebron and does anyone think AD would be playing in this game if they weren’t worried about the play-in?

Certainly factor should not never started so soon .

[infinite11285]

Drummond the only starter with a - plus minus. Gasol +12 in 8 minutes. They flow so much better with Marc out there

I mean...most of Dre's minutes have come against Jokic while most of Gasol's have come against McGee....slight difference there. But yes, Marc hit 2 wide open 3s because Denver isnt guarding him. Give the man a MVP trophy!

Gasol has been destroying Jokic on both ends of the floor since he came in. The difference is more than slight given the historical matchups; this is a trend.

[DTP]

Drummond the only starter with a - plus minus. Gasol +12 in 8 minutes. They flow so much better with Marc out there

I mean...most of Dre's minutes have come against Jokic while most of Gasol's have come against McGee....slight difference there. But yes, Marc hit 2 wide open 3s because Denver isnt guarding him. Give the man a MVP trophy!

Come on, do you really not see how much Laker's spacing and offensive flow looks out there with Gasol instead of Drummond? It's night and day. Gasol actually moves the ball, meanwhile Drummond is a blackhole.

I do agree that the way the Lakers are trying to run their offense through Drummond is incredibly dumb. I have absolutely no clue why they aren't using him the way they used McGee & Howard.

[TinmanZBoy]

I expect LA spank Nuggets

hoho

[Ballerhogger]

We don’t have enough shooting when gasol is out .. he’s going get wide open shots that’s what I have noticed

[levon]

next year, the Lakers need more of an offensive guy on the staff. Kidd, Hollins, and Vogel are all defensive oriented

[PaulieWal]

I mean...most of Dre's minutes have come against Jokic while most of Gasol's have come against McGee....slight difference there. But yes, Marc hit 2 wide open 3s because Denver isnt guarding him. Give the man a MVP trophy!

Come on, do you really not see how much Laker's spacing and offensive flow looks out there with Gasol instead of Drummond? It's night and day. Gasol actually moves the ball, meanwhile Drummond is a blackhole.

I do agree that the way the Lakers are trying to run their offense through Drummond is incredibly dumb. I have absolutely no clue why they aren't using him the way they used McGee & Howard.

Serious question - Is he even possible of being used like McGee or Howard on offense? Has he ever been a vertical threat like that?

[God Squad]

Drummond the only starter with a - plus minus. Gasol +12 in 8 minutes. They flow so much better with Marc out there

I mean...most of Dre's minutes have come against Jokic while most of Gasol's have come against McGee....slight difference there. But yes, Marc hit 2 wide open 3s because Denver isnt guarding him. Give the man a MVP trophy!

Gasol has been destroying Jokic on both ends of the floor since he came in. The difference is more than slight given the historical matchups; this is a trend.

Gasol is legit. Yes he's aged, but his IQ, passing and shot (when he shoots) are all high level. TBH I severely miss him on my squad even with his faults.

[Sedale Threatt]

Gasol is a winner. Box score addicts really thought Drummond was better than him.

I think you need to see him in action on your team on a regular basis to grasp this. At least I did. He's just not a player I've ever watched much, and I recall games where we've struggled against him so you wonder if he's got a bad rap. Now that I've seen him a bit, I can confidently say he does not. I still think there's a role for him, but he's definitely not a key piece.

That’s what I’m saying. As a Cavs fan, we and Pistons fans tried explaining to everyone that you have to ignore the box score and actually consistently watch him to realize how detrimental he is to the team. I understand why people aren’t exactly eager to tune into our games though to see that I guess.

That's a big part of it. I watch a metric crap ton of basketball, but the Cavs and Pistons aren't high on my list. Even then, it's just not the same as when you're watching a player on your team. Like my experience of watching Anthony Davis, who I have seen a lot going back to college, is completely different now that he's on my team. With the Pelicans I'm just focusing on how he's murdering us. With the Lakers I'm watching with a much, much more critical eye. It's a totally different experience.

But all that said, you guys were right. And hey, it speaks volumes that Cleveland couldn't even trade him for a draft pick (from what I understand).

[DTP]

Drummond the only starter with a - plus minus. Gasol +12 in 8 minutes. They flow so much better with Marc out there

I mean...most of Dre's minutes have come against Jokic while most of Gasol's have come against McGee....slight difference there. But yes, Marc hit 2 wide open 3s because Denver isnt guarding him. Give the man a MVP trophy!

He's also a far better passer which they need. Drummond always looking for "His".

That outlet pass was a beauty...no other big man except maybe Jokic can make that pass. Okay...maybe Love too.

[Young Stapler]

Joker!

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[trickshot]

I don't vibe with some of the Gasol fanboying but the difference in impact is staggering. By now the same unit would have been looking lost on offense with one of Drummond or Harrell in Gasol's place

[Ballerhogger]

When did Matthews come out to play!?