Series Thread: 2023 Western Conference Finals: 1) Nuggets vs 7) Lakers (Bubble Rematch)

[bksballer89]

Because, they would be going home where they are undefeated.

Denver cannot afford a split and possibly being down, 3-1, heading back to Denver.

Because winning 4 of 5 against one of the best teams in basketball is so easy

 

[bksballer89]

Pressure is on both teams is the right answer

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Pressure is on both teams is the right answer

Yep. I agree with that

 

[Shanemansj13]

Because, they would be going home where they are undefeated.

Denver cannot afford a split and possibly being down, 3-1, heading back to Denver.

But also LA doesn't want to be down 2-0, yeah we get protect homecourt adv but this game is very important for both teams. Going down 2-0 dramatically changes the odds.

Since 1984...

 

[trojanfan12]

If I were to guess for tonight I would say Schroeder goes back to the bench. Start:

AD
Rui
Lebron
Reaves
D-Lo

I'd swap Schroder and Reaves. I want Schroders defense on Murray right away.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I'd swap Schroder and Reaves. I want Schroders defense on Murray right away.

I think Schroder is a given. DLo or Reaves is an awful matchup vs Murray. Just like AD on Joker, Schroder needs to be on Murray pretty much the entire game imo. If DLo does start it makes sense Reaves goes to the bench.

If Ham has big balls he will bench DLo lol

 

[Shanemansj13]

 

[Shanemansj13]

 

[trojanfan12]

I think Schroder is a given. DLo or Reaves is an awful matchup vs Murray. Just like AD on Joker, Schroder needs to be on Murray pretty much the entire game imo. If DLo does start it makes sense Reaves goes to the bench.

If Ham has big balls he will bench DLo lol

The problem with benching D-Lo is that his offense can be a game changer for the Lakers. Not only because of the points, but because when his offense is working, his defense improves significantly.

I'd start him, but shorten his leash.

 

[Duffman]

The Nuggets last home loss was March 30th. That stat for LA may not need to change.

Of course if Game 2 goes to the Lakers then Denver is gonna need it to.

 

[bksballer89]

Love the energy

 

[Shanemansj13]

Love the energy

I would rather a coach not worry about that shit but I trust him. He seems be one of the best in the league

 

[fightinfunbags]

I would rather a coach not worry about that shit but I trust him. He seems be one of the best in the league

Part of the theme he’s creating in his locker room is that no one respects us, no one even pays attention to us. They won’t until you guys go and take it and make them respect us. This is totally on brand for how he has coached all year.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Part of the theme he’s creating in his locker room is that no one respects us, no one even pays attention to us. They won’t until you guys go and take it and make them respect us. This is totally on brand for how he has coached all year.

I can respect a guy being himself

 

[trojanfight]

 

[thunderc]

Vanderbilt starting for Schroeder

 

[Shanemansj13]

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Makes complete sense. Also made plenty of sense to go small against the Warriors.

I was more surprised they stuck to that rotation for game 1

 

[fightinfunbags]

Vanderbilt starting for Schroeder

Ham might be listening to me and putting Vanderbilt on Jokic with AD roaming off of Gordon.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Ham might be listening to me and putting Vanderbilt on Jokic with AD roaming off of Gordon.

Yeah idk I figured he was putting Vanderbilt on Murray like they did on Steph. Keep AD on Jokic for now. Make Jokic be a scorer, easier said than done