Thank you DLO for beating the pelicans, atleast he helped us get here.
Today was lebron's fault, you guys are funny.
Agree! Lebron shot 6/20 and the team covered for him to beat NOP. Dlo shot 6-20 and Lebron turned the ball over 7 times in the loss to Den. The team only had 12 total turnovers and only AD…he had only 2…was the only other player than Lebron that had more than 1 turnover. It doesn’t look like ball pressure or tough defense, more like lack of focus and carelessness with the ball.
Sure, 1-9 is bad, especially how Dlo has struggled with Denver, call him out as he does need to do better. Once it gets to the point where even if a 3 is made a player would still be in the 20’s % range from 3 then they shouldn’t keep shooting 3s imo, 1-6 for Dlo and 0-3 from AD should have been when they stopped. But more than half of the team’s total turnovers…the 7 turnovers by Lebron…bagel zeros from Dinwidde/Vincent and the team destroyed on the boards, is the more of the reason for the loss, not Dlo’s 6-20. Dlo and the team covered for Lebron’s 6-20 to win against NOP and then the same should have happened for Dlo’s 6-20 against Denver.
This is a good post. I disagree that Dlo shouldn’t shoot 3s though. That’s the strongest part of his game and it tents to come on in bursts. So if he stops shooting we might miss on the next 4 in a row that he could easily make.
This game was on Dlo and to an extent Ham. AR and Rui were killing themselves on defense on Murray and Jokic. Dlo was suppose to carry the offense and he struggled. Ham went to TP / Dlo / AR, a lineup that had forever sucked since we get killed on rebounds, and we got destroyed on second chance points. Ham also went with AD/Jax but not against Joker?!? So strange.
No more small lineups!!! And Dlo needs to make shots. He has to. His floater game has completely abandoned him. Last time he went 6/19 last week he also missed many many floaters. Not sure what he needs to do there but he’s gotta do something. Maybe mix it up with some jump shots instead from 10-15.
The same stuff is happening like last year...no surprise.
When he hits the three life is good. However what are the adjustments when he not hitting that 3 ball?
Ham doing the same as last year. Leave him in and do the same stuff..sit in the corner and hope he makes the 3..smh.
Adjustments are put in Dim or Gabe and let them setup the offense and sit DLO for times and stag him and LBJ. Take the ball out of LBJ so TO are mininized if he tired let Dim and Gabe setup. IF we cant do that then why did we get these guys.
Once again adjustments can also be setting up pick and roll with AD or setting up plays for him and thats not that catch and shoot stuff. If he not in rhythm its not going to work. Midrange and more layup opp is the only way out....
Also more minutes for Rui.
.owell back to what we did last year..smh.
Don’t blame Ham for DLO standing outside the arc, 90% of the time. That’s the only way he’s going to get a shot off. He can’t score off the dribble or drive to the basket.
How many free throws did he shoot yesterday? DLO never gets his man in foul trouble.
DLO should keep it real, and dump the mouth piece. It’s not like he’s playing a physical game. He should play with a baby pacifier in his mouth.
Just not a great matchup for him. I assume he'll catch fire one of these games and maybe that we'll be the one we win.
The bizarre thing is his shots aren't heavily contested. He's owngoaling. Is it heavy legs because of overexertion on defense? Is it the altitude? Because he's missing wide open looks and getting high enough usage to get into a rhythm.
The same stuff is happening like last year...no surprise.
When he hits the three life is good. However what are the adjustments when he not hitting that 3 ball?
Ham doing the same as last year. Leave him in and do the same stuff..sit in the corner and hope he makes the 3..smh.
Adjustments are put in Dim or Gabe and let them setup the offense and sit DLO for times and stag him and LBJ. Take the ball out of LBJ so TO are mininized if he tired let Dim and Gabe setup. IF we cant do that then why did we get these guys.
Once again adjustments can also be setting up pick and roll with AD or setting up plays for him and thats not that catch and shoot stuff. If he not in rhythm its not going to work. Midrange and more layup opp is the only way out....
Also more minutes for Rui.
.owell back to what we did last year..smh.
Don’t blame Ham for DLO standing outside the arc, 90% of the time. That’s the only way he’s going to get a shot off. He can’t score off the dribble or drive to the basket.
How many free throws did he shoot yesterday? DLO never gets his man in foul trouble.
DLO should keep it real, and dump the mouth piece. It’s not like he’s playing a physical game. He should play with a baby pacifier in his mouth.
DLO is basically a 3-No D specialist.
Are you serious? Thats their offensive scheme...what tha? You know the coach controls that right?
The coach at anytime can call plays for pick and rolls to post moves? what in the world are you talking about?
He also not a 3-D THATS THE PROBLEM smh..He a PG. It looks good when his catch and shoot works..fine..But as a COACH what plays you can call up to get him going when that doesnt work that night?
Hints: Pick and rolls? Assist drives? set post ups on the other PG since he is a bigger PG? I havent seen none of that...
What set plays does Ham have when his catch and shoot not falling? You his Cuz what are they?
The same stuff is happening like last year...no surprise.
When he hits the three life is good. However what are the adjustments when he not hitting that 3 ball?
Ham doing the same as last year. Leave him in and do the same stuff..sit in the corner and hope he makes the 3..smh.
Adjustments are put in Dim or Gabe and let them setup the offense and sit DLO for times and stag him and LBJ. Take the ball out of LBJ so TO are mininized if he tired let Dim and Gabe setup. IF we cant do that then why did we get these guys.
Once again adjustments can also be setting up pick and roll with AD or setting up plays for him and thats not that catch and shoot stuff. If he not in rhythm its not going to work. Midrange and more layup opp is the only way out....
Also more minutes for Rui.
.owell back to what we did last year..smh.
Don’t blame Ham for DLO standing outside the arc, 90% of the time. That’s the only way he’s going to get a shot off. He can’t score off the dribble or drive to the basket.
How many free throws did he shoot yesterday? DLO never gets his man in foul trouble.
DLO should keep it real, and dump the mouth piece. It’s not like he’s playing a physical game. He should play with a baby pacifier in his mouth.
DLO is basically a 3-No D specialist.
Are you serious? Thats their offensive scheme...what tha? You know the coach controls that right?
The coach at anytime can call plays for pick and rolls to post moves? what in the world are you talking about?
But dont you worry..WIN OR LOSE YOUR FAMILY MEMBER CUZ WILL BE GONE.
The same stuff is happening like last year...no surprise.
When he hits the three life is good. However what are the adjustments when he not hitting that 3 ball?
Ham doing the same as last year. Leave him in and do the same stuff..sit in the corner and hope he makes the 3..smh.
Adjustments are put in Dim or Gabe and let them setup the offense and sit DLO for times and stag him and LBJ. Take the ball out of LBJ so TO are mininized if he tired let Dim and Gabe setup. IF we cant do that then why did we get these guys.
Once again adjustments can also be setting up pick and roll with AD or setting up plays for him and thats not that catch and shoot stuff. If he not in rhythm its not going to work. Midrange and more layup opp is the only way out....
Also more minutes for Rui.
.owell back to what we did last year..smh.
Don’t blame Ham for DLO standing outside the arc, 90% of the time. That’s the only way he’s going to get a shot off. He can’t score off the dribble or drive to the basket.
How many free throws did he shoot yesterday? DLO never gets his man in foul trouble.
DLO should keep it real, and dump the mouth piece. It’s not like he’s playing a physical game. He should play with a baby pacifier in his mouth.
DLO is basically a 3-No D specialist.
Are you serious? Thats their offensive scheme...what tha? You know the coach controls that right?
The coach at anytime can call plays for pick and rolls to post moves? what in the world are you talking about?
But dont you worry..WIN OR LOSE YOUR FAMILY MEMBER CUZ WILL BE GONE.
DLO can call for a pick, stop making excuses.
I want Ham and DLO to be replaced.
Have you ever heard a coach is there to protect a player from themselves.
EVERY player thinks he can shoot and the next one will def go in..LOL!
Its the coach to call a play for them understanding that the player just doesnt have his drive or mid or 3 ball going. A player will continue doing the same things and will not come out of the game if left up to them. LBJ had over 6 TO that lead to points for Den..How can he be blamed if tired. How can he really be blamed if Dim Gabe Dlo dont setup the offense and take the ball out of his hands when he tired. Its up to the coach to see those things happening and make in game adjustments and proper timeouts.
The same stuff is happening like last year...no surprise.
When he hits the three life is good. However what are the adjustments when he not hitting that 3 ball?
Ham doing the same as last year. Leave him in and do the same stuff..sit in the corner and hope he makes the 3..smh.
Adjustments are put in Dim or Gabe and let them setup the offense and sit DLO for times and stag him and LBJ. Take the ball out of LBJ so TO are mininized if he tired let Dim and Gabe setup. IF we cant do that then why did we get these guys.
Once again adjustments can also be setting up pick and roll with AD or setting up plays for him and thats not that catch and shoot stuff. If he not in rhythm its not going to work. Midrange and more layup opp is the only way out....
Also more minutes for Rui.
.owell back to what we did last year..smh.
Don’t blame Ham for DLO standing outside the arc, 90% of the time. That’s the only way he’s going to get a shot off. He can’t score off the dribble or drive to the basket.
How many free throws did he shoot yesterday? DLO never gets his man in foul trouble.
DLO should keep it real, and dump the mouth piece. It’s not like he’s playing a physical game. He should play with a baby pacifier in his mouth.
DLO is basically a 3-No D specialist.
Are you serious? Thats their offensive scheme...what tha? You know the coach controls that right?
The coach at anytime can call plays for pick and rolls to post moves? what in the world are you talking about?
But dont you worry..WIN OR LOSE YOUR FAMILY MEMBER CUZ WILL BE GONE.
DLO can call for a pick, stop making excuses.
I want Ham and DLO to be replaced.
Have you ever heard a coach is there to protect a player from themselves.
EVERY player thinks he can shoot and the next one will def go in..LOL!
It's the coach to call a play for them understanding that the player just doesnt have his drive or mid or 3 ball going. A player will continue doing the same things and will not come out of the game if left up to them. LBJ had over 6 TO that lead to points for Den..How can he be blamed if tired. How can he really be blamed if Dim Gabe Dlo dont setup the offense and take the ball out of his hands when he tired. It's up to the coach to see those things happening and make in game adjustments and proper timeouts.
Facts. The coach is supposed to organize the team. If you see lebron is tired take the ball out of his hands and run organized offense. DLO isn't talented enough to allow him to freestyle out of this slump. Design plays for him to make his life easier. Steve Kerr said something very interesting about his coach in how the triangle wasn't ran for Michael and scottie it was ran for the rest of the players who needed more of a structure to make better decisions with the basketball
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Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 1:34 pm Post subject:
Killer_Z wrote:
Can’t win this series without DLO. Hopefully he bounces back tomorrow.
I think Ham will give him game 2 to work his way out of his slump. But if it doesn't work out. Come game 3. I expect Ham won't be closing games with him anymore. Maybe not starting him either.
Hope it doesn't come to that. When your 3rd option and secondary playmaker is relegated to that large of a degree. You are pretty much admitting defeat.
A change that big isn't a recipe for success in the middle of a series against the champs. We just don't have enough reps trying to win games without DLO contributing. _________________ "Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better”
Can’t win this series without DLO. Hopefully he bounces back tomorrow.
I think Ham will give him game 2 to work his way out of his slump. But if it doesn't work out. Come game 3. I expect Ham won't be closing games with him anymore. Maybe not starting him either.
Hope it doesn't come to that. When your 3rd option and secondary playmaker is relegated to that large of a degree. You are pretty much admitting defeat.
A change that big isn't a recipe for success in the middle of a series against the champs. We just don't have enough reps trying to win games without DLO contributing.
Dlo is 3-24 in the playoffs vs Denver both years. So he came in 2-15 and then went 1-9 last game. He has to either hit the shot or not take them. But him taking a three vs Denver is as good as a turnover so far both years
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Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 1:52 pm Post subject:
Kblo247! wrote:
kikanga wrote:
Killer_Z wrote:
Can’t win this series without DLO. Hopefully he bounces back tomorrow.
I think Ham will give him game 2 to work his way out of his slump. But if it doesn't work out. Come game 3. I expect Ham won't be closing games with him anymore. Maybe not starting him either.
Hope it doesn't come to that. When your 3rd option and secondary playmaker is relegated to that large of a degree. You are pretty much admitting defeat.
A change that big isn't a recipe for success in the middle of a series against the champs. We just don't have enough reps trying to win games without DLO contributing.
Dlo is 3-24 in the playoffs vs Denver both years. So he came in 2-15 and then went 1-9 last game. He has to either hit the shot or not take them. But him taking a three vs Denver is as good as a turnover so far both years
_________________ "Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better”
Can’t win this series without DLO. Hopefully he bounces back tomorrow.
I think Ham will give him game 2 to work his way out of his slump. But if it doesn't work out. Come game 3. I expect Ham won't be closing games with him anymore. Maybe not starting him either.
Hope it doesn't come to that. When your 3rd option and secondary playmaker is relegated to that large of a degree. You are pretty much admitting defeat.
A change that big isn't a recipe for success in the middle of a series against the champs. We just don't have enough reps trying to win games without DLO contributing.
Dlo is 3-24 in the playoffs vs Denver both years. So he came in 2-15 and then went 1-9 last game. He has to either hit the shot or not take them. But him taking a three vs Denver is as good as a turnover so far both years
Can’t win this series without DLO. Hopefully he bounces back tomorrow.
I think Ham will give him game 2 to work his way out of his slump. But if it doesn't work out. Come game 3. I expect Ham won't be closing games with him anymore. Maybe not starting him either.
Hope it doesn't come to that. When your 3rd option and secondary playmaker is relegated to that large of a degree. You are pretty much admitting defeat.
A change that big isn't a recipe for success in the middle of a series against the champs. We just don't have enough reps trying to win games without DLO contributing.
Im tired of hearing we cant win without DLO. Yes you can win without DLO. Spencer gives you much more of an off the dribble threat than dlo does but you have to put the ball in his hands. Spencer is unable to get a rhythm because he never has the ball in his hand. DLO needs to focus. The shots dont always fall but there are other ways to impact the game positively besides shooting the 3 smh
Doing what he always does in the playoffs. I was optimistic.
To me it was worse than usual. He’s aware of the narrative surrounding him and he was pressing, trying to prove himself. He started the game out by jacking a logo 3 as the teams first shot attempt and continued to press, leading all players in field goal attempts until late in the second half.
Dude's value is only with tanking teams. Playoff teams would never sign him. He's got two more games to hopefully turn it around but if he couldn't handle the pressure in game 1, game 2 is even more pressure because all the pressure is on the Lakers to win in order to make it a series. _________________ Playoffs is good enough. - Jeanie Buss 2024
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Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:08 am Post subject:
levon wrote:
PenG_ wrote:
Just not a great matchup for him. I assume he'll catch fire one of these games and maybe that we'll be the one we win.
The bizarre thing is his shots aren't heavily contested. He's owngoaling. Is it heavy legs because of overexertion on defense ? Is it the altitude? Because he's missing wide open looks and getting high enough usage to get into a rhythm.
He's not playing any defense, so that cannot be it. It could be psychological. Hopefully he snaps out of it whatever it is.
Just not a great matchup for him. I assume he'll catch fire one of these games and maybe that we'll be the one we win.
The bizarre thing is his shots aren't heavily contested. He's owngoaling. Is it heavy legs because of overexertion on defense ? Is it the altitude? Because he's missing wide open looks and getting high enough usage to get into a rhythm.
He's not playing any defense, so that cannot be it. It could be psychological. Hopefully he snaps out of it whatever it is.
The Nuggets aren't even particularly trying hard against him. Even last year, so many of his misses were wide open. He's got the playoff yips or something.
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Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:34 am Post subject:
levon wrote:
Nobody wrote:
levon wrote:
PenG_ wrote:
Just not a great matchup for him. I assume he'll catch fire one of these games and maybe that we'll be the one we win.
The bizarre thing is his shots aren't heavily contested. He's owngoaling. Is it heavy legs because of overexertion on defense ? Is it the altitude? Because he's missing wide open looks and getting high enough usage to get into a rhythm.
He's not playing any defense, so that cannot be it. It could be psychological. Hopefully he snaps out of it whatever it is.
The Nuggets aren't even particularly trying hard against him. Even last year, so many of his misses were wide open. He's got the playoff yips or something.
He's played well in the play in games and the first 2 series last year, it's just something about Denver specifically - not the playoffs in general imo.
He shot poorly but he played 41 minutes, in those minutes he was +2 meaning the Lakers won the game during the time he was on the floor. He had some solid defensive stretches, got a couple steals. If he makes some of those threes he missed the entire narrative would change and we would be putting more focus on how terrible LeBron was in the second half.
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