GAME 5 — elimination game

stan francisco · Post #1 » by **stan francisco** » Wed Apr 30, 2025 9:19 pm

AntMan and crew think they’re finishing us off today.

So, not only do we have to weather the storm, we need to beat them decisively today so that we put doubt in them for game six.

Prediction: we’ll be up by 20 in the 4th and will win by 12-15 points. Bronny and Knecht can finish the game.

My wish list:

• 8 or 9 man rotation (Gabe, Vando, Goodwin, Hayes)
• Rebounding war must be won
• Fast paced offense, move even more off ball
• Less solo dribbling, more passing
• Don’t set picks as high as mid court
• Channel the defensive culture of Cooper, Fisher, Fox, Horry, Ariza, MWP, Worthy, Gasol, Kobe.

Running the break needs no coaching. Defense!

Let’s go!

SlimShady83 · Post #2 » by **SlimShady83** » Thu May 1, 2025 12:13 am

Beethoven · Post #3 » by **Beethoven** » Thu May 1, 2025 3:29 am

SlimShady83 wrote::rockon:

Hey cmon man not yet

SlimShady83 · Post #4 » by **SlimShady83** » Thu May 1, 2025 3:30 am

Beethoven wrote:
SlimShady83 wrote::rockon:

Hey cmon man not yet

I'm drinking still on holidays It was needed :lol:

Jedi32 · Post #5 » by **Jedi32** » Thu May 1, 2025 4:57 am

Well summer time yall. Hope you all enjoy your summer. Hopefully we make a few tweaks and we're back in the mix next year.

SlimShady83 · Post #6 » by **SlimShady83** » Thu May 1, 2025 5:11 am

GG everyone see you all soon, working on something.

- Playing Kleber over Hayes - JJ's fault
- Not playing Knecht, even for rest time for starters - JJ's fault

SlimShady83 · Post #7 » by **SlimShady83** » Thu May 1, 2025 5:12 am

Jedi32 wrote:Well summer time yall. Hope you all enjoy your summer. Hopefully we make a few tweaks and we're back in the mix next year.

Everyone needs to give It time, we just got Luka, this offseason going to be a big offseason, not just for Laker but entire NBA lots of stars moving etc.

Hans1984 · Post #8 » by **Hans1984** » Thu May 1, 2025 10:16 am

JJ has a lot to learn as a coach. Playing without a big was a dumb decision. Lots of trades need to happen in the offseason.

stan francisco · Post #9 » by **stan francisco** » Thu May 1, 2025 1:40 pm

Good run this season. Great job by the coaching staff. Bron has been unreal. We have a future with Luka but need a big man and some POA defense.

Wishlist: JJJ, Duren, Sims, Lopez, Ryan Rollins etc…

Giannis and Durant might both move this summer. If they are, there will be loose pieces.

I’m proud of our third place. Do it, Rob!

SlimShady83 · Post #10 » by **SlimShady83** » Thu May 1, 2025 2:32 pm

stan francisco wrote:
Giannis and Durant might both move this summer. If they are, there will be loose pieces.

I'm working on a fresh thread, we'll see. But as for KD no thanks, as for Giannis if we can then yes. Will explain more later

Post #11 » by **Kilroy** » Thu May 1, 2025 8:27 pm

I had issues with subscriptions but caught bits and pieces of the game and watched the box score…. I didn’t have high hopes, but was a little disappointed honestly…. Minnesota had more talent than us and deserved to win, but I would have liked to see more intensity and energy from our guys, especially in a potential season ender…
Hearing a lot of big names being thrown around as potential pick ups this offseason…. Should be interesting. They clearly have a lot of work to do.

stan francisco · Post #12 » by **stan francisco** » Fri May 2, 2025 12:06 pm

JJ and staff did great for 82 games.

Then, suddenly, all offensive concerns and no defenders on the court. Luka and Bron were -29 when on the floor together.

I believe Perk has it right. JJ thinks offense first. That needs to change if we’re ever to win rings with him.

Vando, Gabe, Hayes, Goodwin could’ve helped.