Series Thread: WC semifinals: #6 Golden State Warriors vs #7 Los Angeles Lakers

[trojanfan12]

Ham needs to give Bamba some PT.

SMH.

Maybe, but it couldn't be for more than a couple of minutes in each half to maybe give AD a couple of minutes of rest beyond when Gabriel is in the game.

Ham played him when the Lakers first got him and the first thing I noticed was that he's raw and needs to be developed. Also, those 4 weeks he missed with injury really put him behind everyone else.

I like him and think there's something there to work with, so I hope the Lakers keep him. I just don't think he's ready to contribute much right now.

 

[bksballer89]

Maybe, but it couldn't be for more than a couple of minutes in each half to maybe give AD a couple of minutes of rest beyond when Gabriel is in the game.

Ham played him when the Lakers first got him and the first thing I noticed was that he's raw and needs to be developed. Also, those 3 weeks he missed with injury really put him behind everyone else.

I like him and think there's something there to work with, so I hope the Lakers keep him. I just don't think he's ready to contribute much right now.

yep they see him in practice.

He probably doesn't play because he isnt good

 

[trojanfight]

 

[bksballer89]

Last night was 15th straight time the home team won game 2 after dropping game 1. Will the Warriors make it 16?

 

[bksballer89]

Listening to JJ Redick podcast and he said the same thing i said. Warriors need more shooting on the court because lakers can pack the paint with looney and Draymond on the court

 

[shopson67]

It's understandable IMO.

55 games played makes sense but there were also at least 5 guys more MVP-worthy this year.

Have to laugh at some of the guys that got votes though. These voters aren't contractually obligated to include home town players.

 

[shopson67]

He's good as a backup for 15mpg or so.

Better than Gabriel who is for some reason......one of Ham's trusted and fave guys.

Gabriel is a hustle guy that will always give you everything he has. That goes a long way with a head coach. Bamba's shot blocking and perimeter shooting would be a nice addition to the rotation, but rotations always get shortened in the playoffs.

 

[shopson67]

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Oh, so it wasn't a held ball like so many people were contending. Interesting...

I didn't see a lot of missed ref calls in game 1. A few early ones that are inconsequential (Lebron getting hit in the head as a ball was tipped out of bounds, an over the back or push in the back on Looney, sure there were missed contact fouls on the Lakers too) The Lakers did lose 2 points on a ball that grazed the rim and was put back with an easy layup that was called a shot clock violation, which was my only real complaint. Lakers could've challenged that one (I think?).

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Last night was 15th straight time the home team won game 2 after dropping game 1. Will the Warriors make it 16?

Well, those streaks are made to be broken.

But I do think the Warriors win this one. In fact, they'll probably crush LA!!

And if they don't, this series is over.

 

[bksballer89]

Well, those streaks are made to be broken.

But I do think the Warriors win this one. In fact, they'll probably crush LA!!

And if they don't, this series is over.

Heat should have broken it on Tuesday

 

[Shanemansj13]

Listening to JJ Redick podcast and he said the same thing i said. Warriors need more shooting on the court because lakers can pack the paint with looney and Draymond on the court

Pretty crazy they need more shooting with Curry, Thompson and Wiggins out there but it does make sense. AD is gonna get his but subbing in Kuminga makes more sense.

 

[bksballer89]

2 nights off for the extender. I fully expect to see him tmr night in Phoenix

 

[shopson67]

Pretty crazy they need more shooting with Curry, Thompson and Wiggins out there but it does make sense. AD is gonna get his but subbing in Kuminga makes more sense.

Lakers are pretty good defensively. When you allow them to cheat off of one or two players? You're playing into their hands. However, when those two players are your rebounders and defenders, that's a trade-off that may not pay off.

 

[shopson67]

2 nights off for the extender. I fully expect to see him tmr night in Phoenix

Him? He who shall not be named?

 

[bksballer89]

Him? He who shall not be named?

Scott Foster

 

[DJ]

Will be stunned if the Lakers win tonight.

 

[shopson67]

Scott Foster

That was the assumption, lol.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Will be stunned if the Lakers win tonight.

Home teams that lose game 1 are 15-0 in their last 15 Game 2s. It’s crazy how human nature sinks in when a team knows they accomplished the goal of stealing the road game. Additionally, the home team is likely out if they go down 0-2 having dropped 2 home games.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Home teams that lose game 1 are 15-0 in their last 15 Game 2s. It’s crazy how human nature sinks in when a team knows they accomplished the goal of stealing the road game. Additionally, the home team is likely out if they go down 0-2 having dropped 2 home games.

Lebron might be the exception but like I said yesterday I fully expect GS to win. They will make some adjustments...hard to see them making more 3's but I think they will penetrate more tonight. Their defense is really the determining factor in the series, it hasn't been good all season.

That is a pretty crazy stat though.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Lebron might be the exception but like I said yesterday I fully expect GS to win. They will make some adjustments...hard to see them making more 3's but I think they will penetrate more tonight. Their defense is really the determining factor in the series, it hasn't been good all season.

That is a pretty crazy stat though.

The difference between the Lakers D and the rest of the West is pronounced. Defense travels well so I wouldn’t count the Lakers out tonight.