I’m wondering if they numbed Paul’s shoulder or something, he looks so loose with the ball
I was preaching this the past couple days but met with much resistance. It’s been pretty clear to me. I mean they “could” still FTS but I don’t expect that switch to turn on.
I was not a believer, but that's because I though AD would be willing to dominate at C. Without that, and LeBron looking around 80%, they're probably toast
He def will. T on Payne and Harrell ejected is the correct ruling. Let’s see if they make it.
Paul blocked out LeBron, who got shaken up. Payne and Harrell got into some king of altercation.
Mostly just fouls, Caruso just going to the floor every time he gets contact now, and he got a couple charges out of it, not "bad" calls, but rewarding a guy for shitty D.
He’s just jealous bc Paul got all the attention earlier. Lol (only half joking)
I don’t watch much hockey, is the rule you get to keep the challenge if you get it right?
If they challenge and lose they receive a 2-min delay of game penalty......for every losing challenge beyond these it is a 4-min double minor. Maybe the NBA can institute a two FT technical if you lose a challenge.
They both missed a lot of time and are now in their preseason while Phoenix is in playoff condition both mentally and physically. LeBron wasn’t the same when he returned last year either. What you saw today is what the Lakers are at the present time. I believe this with every fiber of my NBA soul.
Yeah, I think they can be had. This team made the 6th fewest 3’s this year. You get them down and you can finish them.
Well, obviously what we saw today is what they are in the present.
It must be sundown syndrome which kicked in the other night. He was for the most part coherent today.
Which is why I don’t understand why everyone was so defensive about them being the favorites or the team to beat in the West......or even expecting them to get past Phoenix for that matter. You don’t get into game shape during the playoffs....if they do it will be an incredible feat but I still think it is much more than the injuries. I hate their lineups and roles guys are playing that take away from Davis being able to dominate the game.
I think this is key and isn't being mentioned enough. Obviously true that LBJ looks like 80% of himself. In re comments on his lack of FTs, that's because he wasn't driving to the room. And just as obviously Davis was terrible. He needs to be at the 5 and Drummond on the bench. But just as much they had tons of wide open 3s that they clanged. And the reality is that, sure, while in another game KCP and Matthews will hit for a better percentage, but overall they're simply not that good of a 3 point shooting team. LBJ might get healthier. Davis can definitely play better. But not sure they can develop reliable 3 point shooting out of what they have.
I picked Phx to win the series 4-2 and would probably stick with that. The "resistance", at least on my part, had to do with why the Lakers would lose.
Makes a C's fan wonder how we ended up a 7 seed behind these two. I think that encapsulates my disappointment with this team more than anything.
In retrospect, I think the Hawks and Knicks greatly benefitted this season by not having been involved in the bubble last season.
Do you have a similar take on Brooklyn's chances (round 2 on) since KD and Harden missed so much time? Their big three logged such a small number of games together.
