M2J wrote:76ciology wrote:Microball wont work.
Lakers shot 50% from the field on 60TS% in 5 games during the Rox series.
Do you consider the Celtics as playing micro ball? I do with Theis and Williams at 6'8.
I think they have the fire power, specifically with Gordon to make it a legit thing.
I think MDA is an absolute horrid coach. Followed him in NYC. You can say he didn't have adjustments to make, which is true on this team with personnel. But he has a history of not adjusting. Though mid range shots could've been one, when a team is literally giving it to you. Getting back in transition, could've been another, getting more off ball action from Harden.... Full court press, and traps to create turnovers and generate quicker shots. Posting Westbrook and Harden more.
I think Boston's definitely going to the finals this year. When Gordon returns, they will always have 2 strong, all around scorers on the court all game long... Which hurry them vs Toronto. Also Gordon's cutting and ability to attack inside would've helped vs the box and 1 defense.
They're willing to score on all three levels unlike Houston... willing to play with more pace than Houston...has more reliable multi faceted scorers than Houston. Also play better defensively than Houston, and you can rely on that, even if they're struggling offensively. They also have a real coach that can adjust.
I honestly can't see them beating the Lakers or Clippers, but it's not crazy if they do. I think the ultimate factor wouldn't be their size, but the fact that Tatum or Brown isn't ready to carry them vs Lebron or Kawhi at this point.
It’s partly MDA’s fault and partly because of analytics. I think the mistake with some people is they think like life is a math problem where you make the best decision based on what the numbers gave you.
The problem is.. there is this thing called “Ludic fallacy”, a term coined by Nassim Taleb. It’s that life has a lot of variables that I find that the numbers can cover.
The problem with guys like Morey, MDA and even Brett is they put so much value on the numbers. This makes them not flexible and tends to have a fixed mindset.
My guess is the Celtics will make the Finals. It’s just more entertaining and I find the league wants an exciting finals series to get the momentum going after all that’s happened. I don’t think they’re playing microball. Theis plays like an actual Center and can defend most of the Cs in the league.
I still find the way Heat is playing a gimmick, they’re team is built more to beat the Bucks than to make it to the finals or win the championship.
From the way I see it, I think Lakers will win this year’s championship. I like the way how they play. They can play Big or Small. And they just have a good counter for every card you throw at them. For instance if Clips plays with Zubac, then Lakers can go big. If the Clips plays with Harrell at C, AD should have the advantage. Then Lakers can again double Kawhi like how they did against Harden. Aside from having great basketball minds on the coaching staff they also have them with their scouting. I think they have several tricks up their sleeve to slow down Kawhi. One tactic I saw was forcing Kawhi left.
With the Raps winning it last year then the Lakers winning it this year, this gives the league a good balance of teams playing big and playing small. Should be a fun chess match every playoffs.
