The Lebron '20 Thread (Pt. 5)

MyUniBroDavis · Post #1821 » by **MyUniBroDavis** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:04 am

Dupp wrote:
IG2 wrote:No idea where the LeBron of the last 3 games came from. He looked horrible in the bubble otherwise.

He’s old and takes time to ramp up imo. Happening quicker than I expected. Portland defense sucks though so we’ll find out more next season

Tbf whiteside was making things difficult for bron

MisterHibachi · Post #1822 » by **MisterHibachi** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:05 am

Houston is likely the next match up. Pretty nervous about them. The Lakers should be able to get anything they want at the rim all series, if Nurkic and Whiteside couldn't stop LeBron at the rim, no one on the Rockets is, and same with AD. But gotta hit those open threes to figure out the math. I think it goes at least 6, in either direction.

MyUniBroDavis · Post #1823 » by **MyUniBroDavis** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:08 am

MisterHibachi wrote:Houston is likely the next match up. Pretty nervous about them. The Lakers should be able to get anything they want at the rim all series, if Nurkic and Whiteside couldn't stop LeBron at the rim, no one on the Rockets is, and same with AD. But gotta hit those open threes to figure out the math. I think it goes at least 6, in either direction.

Theyre pretty good at doubling in the post at the right time so that could hurt AD

TheGOATRises007 · Post #1824 » by **TheGOATRises007** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:08 am

I don't think Westbrook looked that good today for Houston and I'm not sure he's 100%.

But if Houston wins game 6 and gets more rest for Westbrook, it might be interesting.

Still think the Lakers win, but it won't be easy.

GSP · Post #1825 » by **GSP** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:09 am

Lakers are gonna destroy Houston LOL. Not sure why so many think its a rough matchup

The perimeter defense will clamp out. Just the thought of Pj Tucker and Jeff Green guarding Ad is hilarious

Bron and Ad are peaking at the right time too. Who is even gonna check Lebron? Roco? lmao

kayess · Post #1826 » by **kayess** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:09 am

Only caught the last 3 minutes but he looked pretty good.

I was doubting if it was just me being a homer, but if IG2 says LeBron looks good then he must look good

xb3at band1tx · Post #1827 » by **xb3at band1tx** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:10 am

AD's elbow jumpers have been money as of late. Like his jumper overall has been scary good, he needs to take advantage of that HOU front court.

Dupp · Post #1828 » by **Dupp** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:10 am

MyUniBroDavis wrote:
Dupp wrote:
IG2 wrote:No idea where the LeBron of the last 3 games came from. He looked horrible in the bubble otherwise.

He’s old and takes time to ramp up imo. Happening quicker than I expected. Portland defense sucks though so we’ll find out more next season

Tbf whiteside was making things difficult for bron

I meant series not season*

Eh Whiteside did alright but still overall they aren’t great on that end

MyUniBroDavis · Post #1829 » by **MyUniBroDavis** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:10 am

Davis shot a higher percentage from 16ft-3pt line than inside the restricted area this series lmfao

MisterHibachi · Post #1830 » by **MisterHibachi** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:11 am

GSP wrote:Lakers are gonna destroy Houston LOL. Not sure why so many think its a rough matchup

Because math.

GSP · Post #1831 » by **GSP** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:14 am

MisterHibachi wrote:
GSP wrote:Lakers are gonna destroy Houston LOL. Not sure why so many think its a rough matchup

Because math.

Moreymath wont work. Houston will lose and shoot like 8/41 from 3 in a pivotal game and their fans will make excuses like every year

MyUniBroDavis · Post #1832 » by **MyUniBroDavis** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:15 am

MisterHibachi wrote:
GSP wrote:Lakers are gonna destroy Houston LOL. Not sure why so many think its a rough matchup

Because math.

Idt its a wash but idg why says its as simple as 3>2 therefore houstan has a great shot, its literally never played out like that lol

Heej · Post #1833 » by **Heej** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:16 am

The same way we say the Lakers will feel liberated getting away from Portland's paint defense, the Rockets are gonna feel liberated getting away from OKCs perimeter defense. We don't have the horses to guard Westbrook and Harden the way OKC did unless Kuzma really did level up somehow. Westbrook straight babies Caruso when they play lol

Homer38 · Post #1834 » by **Homer38** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:17 am

Lakers shock the world!!!

Read on Twitter

MyUniBroDavis · Post #1835 » by **MyUniBroDavis** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:18 am

Heej wrote:The same way we say the Lakers will feel liberated getting away from Portland's paint defense, the Rockets are gonna feel liberated getting away from OKCs perimeter defense. We don't have the horses to guard Westbrook and Harden the way OKC did unless Kuzma really did level up somehow. Westbrook straight babies Caruso when they play lol

I feel kuz played really good D on westbrook, and his D on mcollum was hella promising, Bron also can guard both of them pretty well and hes willing to take up the challenge it seems

MisterHibachi · Post #1836 » by **MisterHibachi** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:18 am

GSP wrote:
MisterHibachi wrote:
GSP wrote:Lakers are gonna destroy Houston LOL. Not sure why so many think its a rough matchup

Because math.

Moreymath wont work. Houston will lose and shoot like 8/41 from 3 in a pivotal game and their fans will make excuses like every year

Maybe. If the Lakers hit an average percentage of open threes they'll win the series, but you can't always count on that. The shooting is suspect.

GSP · Post #1837 » by **GSP** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:19 am

Heej wrote:The same way we say the Lakers will feel liberated getting away from Portland's paint defense, the Rockets are gonna feel liberated getting away from OKCs perimeter defense. We don't have the horses to guard Westbrook and Harden the way OKC did unless Kuzma really did level up somehow. Westbrook straight babies Caruso when they play lol

How is Okcs perimeter defense better?

Cp3/Sga/Schroder/Dort/Gallo

Lebron/Danny/Kcp/Caruso/Ad

Adams was targeted alot and they had to play Gallo at the 5 to sneak out 2 wins and hes still a liability on defense. Ad at the 5 is gonna kill Houston. Okc has the best Harden defender in the league in Dort but Lakers perimeter defense is better and more versatile specially when u start including Ad in the pick and roll and iso coverages

dreamshake · Post #1838 » by **dreamshake** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:20 am

GSP wrote:Lakers are gonna destroy Houston LOL. Not sure why so many think its a rough matchup

The perimeter defense will clamp out. Just the thought of Pj Tucker and Jeff Green guarding Ad is hilarious

Bron and Ad are peaking at the right time too. Who is even gonna check Lebron? Roco? lmao

Tucker has done a pretty decent job on Bron in the past. Assuming they'll go with him on Bron and Green on AD for a big chunk of the minutes. I do kinda agree that Lakers should be more favoured than some here are suggesting, but it just depends so much on who the 3-ball is falling for. If Houston gets hot from deep they can beat anybody.

dreamshake · Post #1839 » by **dreamshake** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:24 am

Homer38 wrote:Lakers shock the world!!!

Read on Twitter

"I don't say this as a hot take. I say it as fact. The Blazers have a better starting lineup than the Lakers"

About a team with LeBron James & Anthony Davis. And the other team starting Carmelo Anthony :lol:

xb3at band1tx · Post #1840 » by **xb3at band1tx** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:25 am

Yeah HOU can get hot they really can beat anybody.

That said LA has that defense and Davis to fall back on if things go awry.

REALLY liked from what I'm seeing with AD's passing these past few games.