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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2020 6:50 am Post subject:
Have to admit I was afraid of the Blazers. Still nervous but not so much today. IMO they're vastly underrated. The Lakers came with determination and Vogel made great adjustments. Howard is a foul machine but he made some key plays. Dame Dolla dislocated the index finger on his left hand. He'll play tomorrow. He may be a little hampered. Hate to say it but I hope so. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2020 6:57 am Post subject:
pio2u wrote:
pio2u wrote:
Sago wrote:
Must win for Lakers but POR will still win tonight.
"O ye of little faith" .... Lakers win & cover the spread.
I was afraid to post it for fear of jinxing us. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
Have to admit I was afraid of the Blazers. Still nervous but not so much today. IMO they're vastly underrated. The Lakers came with determination and Vogel made great adjustments. Howard is a foul machine but he made some key plays. Dame Dolla dislocated the index finger on his left hand. He'll play tomorrow. He may be a little hampered. Hate to say it but I hope so.
IMO the team initially underestimated a red-hot Portland but since that 1st game debacle the Blazers have definitely got our attention. They are still a dangerous team right now.
Take it one game at a time and take nothing for granted; it's the play-offs.
That being said, If LBJ and AD play up to their standards and we play the solid defense this team is known for, it's game over.
The Lakers will be fine as long as they can shoot at least close to 35% from 3. Even 32% may do it if they are aggressive on offense and maintain dominant defense.
Going through game film now. Nurkic is KILLING Portland in this series.
Everything the Lakers are doing to defend the P&R falls apart if he's half as good a short roll playmaker as he is on those top of key stationary looks he gets most of his assists from.
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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:00 am Post subject:
How can we get AD to be more like Kobe every game? Just wanting the ball, calling for the ball, clearing people out the way so he can go one on one. Is it just his mannerism that makes it seem like he's not into it some nights when he actually is? I wanna see some growls, I wanna see trash talking, KG intensity. As much as Pau got pushed around, Gasol actually showed a more aggressive demeanor than AD.
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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:35 am Post subject:
Runway8 wrote:
How can we get AD to be more like Kobe every game? Just wanting the ball, calling for the ball, clearing people out the way so he can go one on one. Is it just his mannerism that makes it seem like he's not into it some nights when he actually is? I wanna see some growls, I wanna see trash talking, KG intensity. As much as Pau got pushed around, Gasol actually showed a more aggressive demeanor than AD.
AD is more a Kareem like player. Don't misunderstand me, he's not of Caps caliber. What I mean is he's more a finesse player.
When he gets the pill in the hole he doesn't go aggressively the the rim. He's not a Howard get out of my way or I'm gonna posterize kinda of player. He'll take the 3 ft jumper instead of trying to dunk.
His game is what it is. If he continues to produce like he did last night I'll take it. We'll be fine. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
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