Gamethread: Lakers vs Cavs Game #5 Loss 3-2

[SlimShady83]

Slims keys to the game

* Energy going to need It vs the Cavs <> lol

* Limit turnovers

* Bench scoring - Need at least 16 points from the bench In this one

I'd love to see JJ place DLO on the bench, not because I'm a hater and hasn't been playing great, but because Lakers need bench scoring

Start Max for first 5-6minutes or so and see what he does In the line up, give DLO his minutes but off the bench - doubt will happen, just wishful thinking

- I won't be watching live, but watch when I'm home.

Edit: Koloko has been cleared, how will he go?

[bb22]

Still think we are a play-in team, but a win here could get me thinking. Agree with the DLo take.

[Beethoven]

[SlimShady83]

I accidentally saw the end of the game on lunch break at work, I just got home now and not going to watch It now I know the scores LOL

This team lacks bench detpth (insert DLO please) heart hustle and energy

Time to crack open a drink I guess

Trae Young watch box scores

35 pts, 15 ast 4 reb, 3 TO ~ Defense or no Defense I want this kid on our team and I'm even willing to throw In my boy Reaves

[danfantastk32]

One of the things I don't like, is the roller-coaster that is our 3-pt shooting. This "live by the 3 - die by the 3" thing is gonna kill us. We're either good, or we aren't. If 3's are your thing....great. But if your rolling the dice each night....then it's just a matter of time before you get knocked out. It's gonna get us nowhere.

2ndly...Why is Christie out there almost 30 minutes, giving us 1-6 shooting, and 1 rebound and 1 assist? I mean, what the hell is that? Gabe Vincent gets 16 minutes, and gives us 5 points...no rebounds, no assists...no steals, no blocks. We did get a turnover out of him....thats great. Reaves' top stat was his 4 turnovers. 2 shots. 2 boards, 3 assists. in 28 minutes? What the hell were you doing out there? Certainly not lockin anyone down.

Kinda had a nice start to the season there for a minute.......but reality swinging back. This team just doesn't have anything close to consistent or really talented besides our 2 stars...and even AD is shaky with the consistency. And defense??? I'm gonna pretend tonight's defense didn't happen...since it basically didn't happen.

We move on. Gonna be a long season.

[SlimShady83]

Just wondering Is there a reason Olivari can't get minutes? He should get some garbage time minutes at the very least?

had more to say, but my net Is playing up atm

Edit: As long as we can go at least 5-5 first 10 games

[Hans1984]

Well that was terrible. So much for not losing two in a row. We got that out of the way early

[tamaraw08]

Just wondering Is there a reason Olivari can't get minutes? He should get some garbage time minutes at the very least?

had more to say, but my net Is playing up atm

Edit: As long as we can go at least 5-5 first 10 games

I'm betting JJ, Lebron etc have very low tolerance with rookie mistakes and he is also just 6-3 and will surely be targeted for defensive switches.
Max has been such a disappointment and I think the guy has been "deceptively passive" as in he will make it appear he will drive and penetrate but only with intention of passing it out.
He also has been very picky with his perimeter shots, makes me wonder if Knecht has been killing him during practice shootouts.