Series Thread: 2nd Round: LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets

[DJ]

We are watching greatness with LeBron. MJ wasn't this good at this age.

MJ wasn't playing at 36.....he retired at 35 for the 2nd time, after winning his 6th ring.

 

[trojanfan12]

So the Wiggy of CBS? LOL.

Not really. He wasn't looking to "win the internet" like Wiggy.

Sman never lost it or went on for page after page or drug out months old shit that no one else remembered like Wiggy either...he just loved to troll Lebron/Heat fans with "Lebron's on steroids" stuff.

He didn't even post all that much. But he used to find articles from these obscure websites that no one ever heard of and that had like 3 subscribers claiming Lebron was on steroids and he'd drop it like it was a Woj bomb.

Hell, at one point, I think he was even claiming D-Wade and Lebron were using them together. lol

 

[DJ]

Where are you @WiggyRuss?

 

[Shanemansj13]

I have to admit...

I have been nervous for Laker fans at multiple points in turn since the restart.

LeBron was absolutely fantastic tonight. Have not seen him defend like that in years.

Lakers trending back toward beigg N.Y. co-favorites in my eyes.

That LA WCF is going to be epic assuming neither team stumbles.

Depth is the main issue I've always had with this team. They are getting timely and key contributions from guys when they need him from veteran guys. If they could get consistent efforts from this limited bench they will definitely have a greater chance with LBJ and AD playing like they are.

Rondo
Kuzma
Morris
Green - he's done little to nothing in this series
KCP

Dwight and McGee can also be factors, just not in this series which hurts LA but that's why they need these other guys to step up more.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Less useless than McGee and Howard

Well of course, there is no point playing those two in this series. Caruso has his moments but like I said, they don't have any other options. Waiters and JR Smith aren't better

 

[Black Adam]

Where are you @WiggyRuss?

will Wiggy man up and take his lumps?: day 2...

 

[Shanemansj13]

I agree with Barkley. Lakers need to start Kuzma/Morris instead of McGee. McGee can't guard anyone and it just gets the Rockets off to a good start instead of having a reliable defender/wing out there like Kuzma/Morris

 

[trojanfan12]

Depth is the main issue I've always had with this team. They are getting timely and key contributions from guys when they need him from veteran guys. If they could get consistent efforts from this limited bench they will definitely have a greater chance with LBJ and AD playing like they are.

Rondo
Kuzma
Morris
Green - he's done little to nothing in this series
KCP

Dwight and McGee can also be factors, just not in this series which hurts LA but that's why they need these other guys to step up more.

Yeah, to me the Lakers bench, and really all of their players beyond Lebron and AD are question marks.

When I watch the Lakers and the Clippers role players. It feels like I know 1 or 2 of the Clippers role players will step up, where I'm hoping 1 or 2 of the Lakers role players will step up.

To me, that's the biggest difference between the Lakers and Clippers.

Rondo played poorly in the first game (it was also the first game he played in the playoffs) but we've seen mostly "playoff Rondo" for the past 2 games (especially last night).

Kuzma looks like he could be the one to step into that "3rd guy" role and he definitely wants it. But he's still learning and doesn't always know when he should be looking to step up.

Morris, Green and KCP are mostly there for their defense. They can help offensively at times, but they are all pretty streaky so you can't really depend on them to be consistent.

 

[DJ]

That thread got locked.....not surprised.

 

[trojanfan12]

That thread got locked.....not surprised.

What thread?

 

[Vitamike]

When I watch the Lakers and the Clippers role players. It feels like I know 1 or 2 of the Clippers role players will step up, where I'm hoping 1 or 2 of the Lakers role players will step up.

To me, that's the biggest difference between the Lakers and Clippers.

And even then, they have dudes who can step up and be a difference maker, I hope that's not our old friend Zubacs if they meet next round, that will hurt!

 

[DJ]

What thread?

https://sportshoop.la/threads/hoping-for-improvements-soon.311341/page-5

 

[DJ]

Thinking out loud.....LOL.

 

[trojanfan12]

https://sportshoop.la/threads/hoping-for-improvements-soon.311341/page-5

lol

 

[msgkings322]

MJ wasn't playing at 36.....he retired at 35 for the 2nd time, after winning his 6th ring.

I stand corrected, with my point enhanced

 

[Wamu]

Hustle

Yer kidding?

 

[Wamu]

Can't we all just enjoy the win?

 

[Wamu]

You actually gave credit to the Lakers? Shit, you feeling ok?

But then again I must not know anything about basketball, just like @Wamu @DJ and anyone else who dares call you out for your petty bullshit.

 

[Vitamike]

Yer kidding?

Sarcasm doesn't always come through on these here boards, next time I will certainly consider the source...

 

[tlance]

Well of course, there is no point playing those two in this series. Caruso has his moments but like I said, they don't have any other options. Waiters and JR Smith aren't better

Agree.

Caruso is solid. He isn’t going to do anything great, but he usually won’t do anything terrible either.