OKC/Lakers series...

[ChiefWhiteHorse]

No way Barnes doesn't throw a punch this series.

 

[SoonerDO]

No way Barnes doesn't throw a punch this series.

Artest could snap too. Almost thought he just did.

 

[starbigd]

I would say they are not properly coached to guard the perimeter. Barnes, Artest, and Kobe are above average perimeter defenders

I disagree. They for damn sure didn't defend against perimeter shooters in that sweep last year, or those beatdowns they took against the Spurs this year......and they aren't doing it now.

It's not about coaching......as we're talking two different coaches now. Those old legs can't keep up.......and it all starts with the PG position.

They can't keep a PG out of the lane. That opens up EVERYTHING.

 

[Smoke]

33 point lead.

 

[TexasMan]

Jim Rome is crying.

 

[SoonerDO]

Jim Rome is crying.

What did Rome proclaim this time?

 

[starbigd]

Here come the refs to try to make it competitive

 

[TexasMan]

What did Rome proclaim this time?

Nothing. Hues just a big Kobe/Laker honk, but keeps insisting he never roots for anyone.

 

[TexasMan]

I just seent Kome throw an elbow at Westbrook, yet Ibaka gets a T?

 

[ChiefWhiteHorse]

Big man always gets the blame.

 

[1502tuley]

This is a total ass kicking.

 

[TexasMan]

 

[1502tuley]

98 points in 3 quarters. Wow!!!

How ya feeling now Artest, Worldpeace, dumb ass, or whatever you are calling yourself today.

 

[ChiefWhiteHorse]

Pau Gasol is fuckin up.

 

[Brasky]

Nothing. Hues just a big Kobe/Laker honk, but keeps insisting he never roots for anyone.

Huge chargers homer too.

 

[Brasky]

This is hilarious

FIFY

 

[TexasMan]

Huge chargers homer too.

Uhhhh, he's clearly a Raiders fan.

 

[wildturkey]

I think somewhere I said the Lakers were getting swept. 5 games max. I stand by that.

BTW, my strategy in the 4th quarter would have been to send out McRoberts with the instructions shank Durant and/or Westbrook.

 

[jayviabay]

I disagree. They for damn sure didn't defend against perimeter shooters in that sweep last year, or those beatdowns they took against the Spurs this year......and they aren't doing it now.

It's not about coaching......as we're talking two different coaches now. Those old legs can't keep up.......and it all starts with the PG position.

They can't keep a PG out of the lane. That opens up EVERYTHING.

well I guess we will just agree to disagree.

First, PJ has never been a good defensive coach and the reason he brought in more defensive minded asst. Last years team was a whole different roster also.

Yes we are talking two different coaches in which one didnt even have time to implement his system in a shortened season. That being said, he is a joke and doesnt have control of the team. His rotation and substitutions suck ass!!

When he gave ebanks, goudelock, an mcroberts, playing time in the rotation early in the season, the lakers were in the top of the league in opp. fg %, opp ppg allowed, and points in the paint.

I do agree with the fact that allowing the pg to demolish you in the lane opens up everything and one of the reasons why guys like tony parker and others destroys this poorly coached team.

IMO, if the lakers had coaches like, Sloan, Adelman, McHale, etc... you would see a different defensive effort with this same tired old legged team... just my opinion though

 

[sooner78wakeboard]

A great, great game...I have to say. I didn't see this coming. Still a long way to go in the series, but tonight was the Thunder's night!