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Post#3941 » by MyUniBroDavis » Fri May 5, 2023 3:27 am

We basically died the moment we went down 15-20 it is what it is

We’ll see how game 3 is
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Post#3942 » by nzahir » Fri May 5, 2023 3:30 am

Heej wrote:
Mos_Heat wrote:Bad effort + bad scheme against Steph's high PnR all game. Ham gotta come up with a better plan

They got sucked into the Warriors pace and kept putting 2 on the ball. Need to calm down and execute on Saturday or this series is cooked lmao

I don't get why we went away from the high drop

I rather even switch then do that weak ass hedgding vs GS, it doesn't **** work

I dont understand why u give Draymond a 4 on 3

4 pts for AD at the half is what did it as well

If they are going to go smaller, AD should DOMINATE on the other end at least
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Post#3943 » by ronnymac2 » Fri May 5, 2023 3:30 am

LAL took HCA. Obviously getting shredded in GM 2 isn't optimal, but on the plus side, Rui still looks locked in on offense, and more importantly, LeBron looked better physically than he has in weeks. Looked legit quick in the halfcourt. If that can continue...

Reaves is due to play better as he struggled in both games. Maybe he needs to get back to LA and get into a rhythm again. They need him.
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Post#3945 » by Mos_Heat » Fri May 5, 2023 3:33 am

nzahir wrote:
Heej wrote:
Mos_Heat wrote:Bad effort + bad scheme against Steph's high PnR all game. Ham gotta come up with a better plan

They got sucked into the Warriors pace and kept putting 2 on the ball. Need to calm down and execute on Saturday or this series is cooked lmao

I don't get why we went away from the high drop

I rather even switch then do that weak ass hedgding vs GS, it doesn't **** work

I dont understand why u give Draymond a 4 on 3

4 pts for AD at the half is what did it as well

If they are going to go smaller, AD should DOMINATE on the other end at least

They are setting the pick higher, so if you drop Curry will walk into open 3s + too much space behind AD with Klay, Wiggins and other Green
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Post#3946 » by tone wone » Fri May 5, 2023 3:44 am

IG2 wrote:They are a dynasty for a reason. Saw Game 1 tape, made adjustments and picked LA apart defensively from get-go. Up to Ham to respond now. The good thing is even though GS is the GOAT shooting team, I can't imagine them continuing to make 3's at this rate in LA.

Yeah but that's a lot attempts. If they make them inefficient inside the arc ala 2016 vs. OKC & CLE then great but this felt way too easy.
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Post#3947 » by parsnips33 » Fri May 5, 2023 3:57 am

MisterHibachi wrote:
RRR3 wrote:Can always count on Steph to be great in garbage time


Greatest front runner of all time.


Should have got all his meaningless points in the first quarter like you know who
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Post#3948 » by NbaAllDay » Fri May 5, 2023 4:09 am

parsnips33 wrote:
MisterHibachi wrote:
RRR3 wrote:Can always count on Steph to be great in garbage time


Greatest front runner of all time.


Should have got all his meaningless points in the first quarter like you know who


I don't really agree with the front runner comment however how are points in Q1 when the game is virtually tied meaningless? This makes no sense.
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Post#3949 » by Colbinii » Fri May 5, 2023 4:11 am

NbaAllDay wrote:
parsnips33 wrote:
MisterHibachi wrote:
Greatest front runner of all time.


Should have got all his meaningless points in the first quarter like you know who


I don't really agree with the front runner comment however how are points in Q1 when the game is virtually tied meaningless? This makes no sense.


Because it was LeBron's fault nobody else showed up :lol:
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Post#3950 » by Mos_Heat » Fri May 5, 2023 4:12 am

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Not sure I have seen a positive post from Mos Heat about LeBron.

You guys such a cry babies lol


It doesn’t matter, but I don’t think you’ve made one. At least I haven’t seen you make one.

Great jumpshooting 1st half :beer:
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Post#3951 » by picko » Fri May 5, 2023 4:54 am

The Warriors have shot 44% from 3 on massive volumes and the series is tied 1-1. I think the Lakers organisation would be happy to split those games given that sort of shooting is almost always a win for the Warriors.

If the Warriors can shoot that for the entire series then they will deservedly win the series. However, across a seven-game series you are likely to see plenty of volatility in three-point accuracy. In the series against the Kings, the Warriors had games where they shot below 30% from outside the arc.
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Post#3952 » by RRR3 » Fri May 5, 2023 4:55 am

picko wrote:The Warriors have shot 44% from 3 on massive volumes and the series is tied 1-1. I think the Lakers organisation would be happy to split those games given that sort of shooting is almost always a win for the Warriors.

If the Warriors can shoot that for the entire series then they will deservedly win the series. However, across a seven-game series you are likely to see plenty of volatility in three-point accuracy. In the series against the Kings, the Warriors had games where they shot below 30% from outside the arc.

Sure but they also need to guard the 3PT line better.
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Post#3953 » by zimpy27 » Fri May 5, 2023 4:57 am

nzahir wrote:
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nzahir wrote:How would that work? FVV is a FA (doubt he opts in). We can't do a S&T or we will be hard capped

Who else do you guys like here as some realistic targets?


FVV opts in to player option for the trade.

Agent is Klutch, they organize to extend contract during season once on Lakers

Ehh, do we really need another small guard anyways?


Yeah I think so. I think Schröder will get decent offers and won't be kept.

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Post#3954 » by RRR3 » Fri May 5, 2023 5:01 am

AD used to be one of my favorite players but the taking every other game off thing has become so old this year. What a frustrating player.
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Post#3955 » by TheGOATRises007 » Fri May 5, 2023 5:09 am

picko wrote:The Warriors have shot 44% from 3 on massive volumes and the series is tied 1-1. I think the Lakers organisation would be happy to split those games given that sort of shooting is almost always a win for the Warriors.

If the Warriors can shoot that for the entire series then they will deservedly win the series. However, across a seven-game series you are likely to see plenty of volatility in three-point accuracy. In the series against the Kings, the Warriors had games where they shot below 30% from outside the arc.


I might be way off, but I think the Warriors have accumulated more open looks through the first two games vs the Lakers than the Kings.

Lakers are giving a sliver of space too often to Klay and Curry.
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Post#3956 » by Onus » Fri May 5, 2023 5:10 am

This forum is probably one of the biggest echo chambers on the internet. There’s 200 pages on Lebron this year while no other player has double digits
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Post#3957 » by RRR3 » Fri May 5, 2023 5:12 am

Onus wrote:This forum is probably one of the biggest echo chambers on the internet. There’s 200 pages on Lebron this year while no other player has double digits

LeBron is the most discussed player everywhere :noway:
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Post#3958 » by TheGOATRises007 » Fri May 5, 2023 5:14 am

Onus wrote:This forum is probably one of the biggest echo chambers on the internet. There’s 200 pages on Lebron this year while no other player has double digits


I'm not a LeBron fan, but it is ironic how you're contributing to the page count.

And LeBron is the most discussed NBA player in any medium now.
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Post#3959 » by nzahir » Fri May 5, 2023 5:59 am

zimpy27 wrote:
nzahir wrote:
zimpy27 wrote:
FVV opts in to player option for the trade.

Agent is Klutch, they organize to extend contract during season once on Lakers

Ehh, do we really need another small guard anyways?


Yeah I think so. I think Schröder will get decent offers and won't be kept.

PG: FVV (36) | DLo (12)
SG: DLo (18) | Reaves (30)
SF: LeBron (36) | Reaves (6) | Rui (6)
PF: Vando (24) | Rui (24)
C : Davis (36) | Bamba/Gabriel (12)

I feel like we keep Dennis for the mle
Upgrade either the starting or backup 2 spot
Get a better backup C
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Post#3960 » by nzahir » Fri May 5, 2023 6:00 am

Anthony Davis has not posted consecutive games of 20+ points this entire postseason

Wow....

Also, I consider a lineup change

Maybe put Dennis in the starting lineup instead of Reaves?

He hasn't looked right

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