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2021-2022 NBA Season

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Okoro being out really hurts. He is their best wing defender. That’s why Stevens was out there. I noticed Osman didn’t play either, not sure if he was hurt. They have Valentine and Windler but they really dont play a ton of guys. I guess they want this young core to get the bull of the minutes.

Yep experience and the 1 on 1 game specifically from Lebron they just couldn’t stop. It was a different defensive strategy they haven’t dealt with yet. Lakers played some good bball in the 2nd half after looking sloppy early.
Guessing stevens plays a lot for his D over Osman...there he is, missing another layup. all seriousness, the kid hustles and likely does help a lot on D. Stopping Lebron a tough ask for anyone, of course.

Lakers definitely one of the few teams who can match the Cavs size.
 

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Mobley looked good. Early ROY favorite, imo. Cavs could use a little more depth, but other than that, good looking team. They're younger than some college teams, but they play with energy and seem to play well together better than I expected. They stay healthy and they could slip into the playoffs.

The main difference in the game was that the Lakers experience showed up in the 4th quarter. Plus, the Lakers got exactly the kind of performance out of Westbrook that they need. He was efficient with scoring 19 points on 8-13 shooting, 6 rebounds, 5 assists.
Think shane mentioned it, but missing Okoro hurts in a game like this. Not saying enough to change the outcome, but he does not miss those layups/dunks Stevens does and offers the same or better D.

No doubt Laker's experience makes a huge difference as well as being one of only teams who can match the Cavs size. Their Big 3 and other Banana Boat guy showed up. Would not have minded if they gave DJ more minutes.
 

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Our 2nd round pick Banton has been getting the minutes off the bench and has been fantastic.
I am sure the Raps will flip Goran at some point for another young piece or pick.
He still has value to a playoff team wanting PG depth
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It's just 6 games but I'll admit Mobley looks further along than I thought he would be, especially on defense.

He's really good.
 

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Those and other missed layups were so frustrating in the first half.

Rough one after the strong start, but losing to LA in LA nothing to be concerned about.

Double whammy for Sexton. Didn't shoot well AND stopped shooting. Even if shot is off he should take more than 9 total and 2 from three range. I mean, Rubio, Garland and LM all took at least 8. Not a knock on them for shooting too much as I like to see them shooting, too. sexton needs at least 5-6 from 3.
Yeah he was tenative, which is very rare but LA was playing better defense. Still, he just seemed off
 

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Yeah he was tenative, which is very rare but LA was playing better defense. Still, he just seemed off
No doubt a little off, but 9 shots not enough to stop shooting IMO nor is two 3s. He definitely turned down a handful of those.

Oh well.....move on to the next one.
 

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No doubt a little off, but 9 shots not enough to stop shooting IMO nor is two 3s. He definitely turned down a handful of those.

Oh well.....move on to the next one.
It’s not like it gets easier. They don’t play a “bad” for another two weeks lol. But this early who is good and who is bad, I think we have a good idea but some surprises early
 

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I’ve been up since 4am. Give me a fucking break. An explanation like @DJ did is a little more useful than sarcastic impersonation of George Takai
It did cross my mind but just celebrated 6 months of married bliss. And I have learned a little something something.
 

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I’ve been up since 4am. Give me a fucking break. An explanation like @DJ did is a little more useful than sarcastic impersonation of George Takai
I hear ya and why I took it down. Was requoted before I did, though.

But be honest, you were looking to throw some shade.
 
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