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Post#441 » by homecourtloss » Sat Mar 4, 2023 4:43 am

PistolPeteJR wrote:AD was killing em. Of course, 3 quick fouls and he’s been out half the second quarter. Bamba’s been terrible.


Bomba doesn’t know what to do on defense if LeBron’s not on the court telling him where to go. Lakers were down by seven when Davis picked up his third fell within close the way back with them on the bench.
lessthanjake wrote:Kyrie was extremely impactful without LeBron, and basically had zero impact whatsoever if LeBron was on the court.

lessthanjake wrote: By playing in a way that prevents Kyrie from getting much impact, LeBron ensures that controlling for Kyrie has limited effect…
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Post#442 » by trickshot » Sat Mar 4, 2023 5:05 am

AD and Schroder are good offensive players but as offensive hubs they are sorry passers. They can't be the source of teamwide offense.
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Post#443 » by nzahir » Sat Mar 4, 2023 5:05 am

Beasley is pretty low IQ, had a wide open AD rolling in the 1st half and took a bad 3

Really wish we got Bogdan or GTJ instead of him and rerouted Beasley

Agree with Bamba points, guy seems pretty low IQ sadly

I wonder what we do this summer

When healthy, I like the core of AD, Bron, Dlo, Reaves, Vando Dennis? Rui?

Would move Bamba and or Beasley if we could

To trade this summer we have the 2023 1st, 2029, 2 swaps and 2nds
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Post#444 » by Fadeaway_J » Sat Mar 4, 2023 5:31 am

Just way too many guys being forced to do more than they're capable of with the ball.
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Post#445 » by trickshot » Sat Mar 4, 2023 5:41 am

Fadeaway_J wrote:Just way too many guys being forced to do more than they're capable of with the ball.

Actually really impressive they held theirs. They had no business generating as much offense with AD/Schroder against a determined wolves team. They couldn't even get the shooters open. D'lo needs to come back because the Lakers can't be putting those two on full time offense initiating. Losing him the way they did has to be frustrating. I'm also not sure this Ham dude adds much value. The roster rarely outperforms its sum. The mark of most good coaches.
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Post#446 » by RRR3 » Sat Mar 4, 2023 5:52 am

This team still reeks without LeBron lol
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Post#447 » by PistolPeteJR » Sat Mar 4, 2023 6:32 am

RRR3 wrote:This team still reeks without LeBron lol


They definitely don’t reek, but they obviously have a much lower ceiling without him, let alone DLo.
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Post#448 » by Mos_Heat » Sat Mar 4, 2023 9:22 am

Next 4 games are crucial. Need at least split those
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Post#449 » by IG2 » Sat Mar 4, 2023 3:57 pm

nzahir wrote:Beasley is pretty low IQ, had a wide open AD rolling in the 1st half and took a bad 3

Really wish we got Bogdan or GTJ instead of him and rerouted Beasley

Agree with Bamba points, guy seems pretty low IQ sadly

I wonder what we do this summer

When healthy, I like the core of AD, Bron, Dlo, Reaves, Vando Dennis? Rui?

Would move Bamba and or Beasley if we could

To trade this summer we have the 2023 1st, 2029, 2 swaps and 2nds


lol bro, do you even like basketball?

I've literally never seen you talk about anything besides trades.
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Post#450 » by nzahir » Sun Mar 5, 2023 12:17 am

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nzahir wrote:Beasley is pretty low IQ, had a wide open AD rolling in the 1st half and took a bad 3

Really wish we got Bogdan or GTJ instead of him and rerouted Beasley

Agree with Bamba points, guy seems pretty low IQ sadly

I wonder what we do this summer

When healthy, I like the core of AD, Bron, Dlo, Reaves, Vando Dennis? Rui?

Would move Bamba and or Beasley if we could

To trade this summer we have the 2023 1st, 2029, 2 swaps and 2nds


lol bro, do you even like basketball?

I've literally never seen you talk about anything besides trades.

Considering I have to watch the games to know this, yes

I dislike low IQ players whose talent isn't off the charts, they don't help you win
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Post#451 » by homecourtloss » Sun Mar 5, 2023 9:29 pm

Ham needs to coach these games like they’re playoff games. You have Davis and Vanderbilt and Reaves being massive plus players out there and then Lonnie walker and company come in and mess it up. He has to have a quick trigger and get rid of them when they’re doing what they’re doing out there. you can’t mess up getting a -20 stent out of Klay Thompson and a -13 stint out of Curry and then only lead by six a little into the second.
lessthanjake wrote:Kyrie was extremely impactful without LeBron, and basically had zero impact whatsoever if LeBron was on the court.

lessthanjake wrote: By playing in a way that prevents Kyrie from getting much impact, LeBron ensures that controlling for Kyrie has limited effect…
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Post#452 » by Mos_Heat » Sun Mar 5, 2023 9:52 pm

Drop coverage against the Warriors is a choice
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Post#453 » by zimpy27 » Sun Mar 5, 2023 10:05 pm

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nzahir wrote:Beasley is pretty low IQ, had a wide open AD rolling in the 1st half and took a bad 3

Really wish we got Bogdan or GTJ instead of him and rerouted Beasley

Agree with Bamba points, guy seems pretty low IQ sadly

I wonder what we do this summer

When healthy, I like the core of AD, Bron, Dlo, Reaves, Vando Dennis? Rui?

Would move Bamba and or Beasley if we could

To trade this summer we have the 2023 1st, 2029, 2 swaps and 2nds


lol bro, do you even like basketball?

I've literally never seen you talk about anything besides trades.

Considering I have to watch the games to know this, yes

I dislike low IQ players whose talent isn't off the charts, they don't help you win


Beasley's shooting talent is elite and it helps with LeBron out there. Without LeBron it kind of stinks.

Bamba needs time, still developing his game. I just wish Lakers had Bev still.

Rui has been ok, he has talent I think but just needs to figure out his game.
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Post#454 » by PistolPeteJR » Sun Mar 5, 2023 10:16 pm

TBJr has been pretty good, particularly the last few games. Vando’s so good man.
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Post#455 » by Mos_Heat » Sun Mar 5, 2023 10:25 pm

They need Dlo back. Schroder on an injured ankle is killing them
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Post#456 » by IG2 » Sun Mar 5, 2023 10:49 pm

Watching this team post-WB even with all the injuries is just an infinitely more pleasant experience. Much better spacing, way better perimeter D and bonehead plays reduced by 90%.
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Post#457 » by Mos_Heat » Sun Mar 5, 2023 10:59 pm

Huge mistake by AD going for that rebound
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Post#458 » by rk2023 » Sun Mar 5, 2023 11:04 pm

Put some respect on Anthony Davis’ name. He’s still got gas in the tank. 39-8-6 with great defense at times and on efficient scoring tonight.
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Post#459 » by Mos_Heat » Sun Mar 5, 2023 11:12 pm

Huge W, next 5 all winnable
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Post#460 » by thebigbird » Sun Mar 5, 2023 11:16 pm

IG2 wrote:Watching this team post-WB even with all the injuries is just an infinitely more pleasant experience. Much better spacing, way better perimeter D and bonehead plays reduced by 90%.

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