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 Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:54 am Post subject: Re: *** Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies (04/22/23 @ 7:00 PM PT) 1st Round - Western Conference (Game #3) *** |
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| pio2u wrote: | Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies
Crypto Arena | Los Angeles, CA | Saturday, Apr. 22, 2023 • 7:00 PM PT
* TEAM ROSTERS(links)
* INJURY REPORT(Link)
Memphis Grizzlies
S. Adams, B. Clarke - Out
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LET'S GO LAKERS!!
......................... Grill the Grizzlies! 
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| Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Megaton wrote: | Basically, just don't allow Tilman to get Shaq numbers again, and AD plays an average game, we win.
Simple as that. AD had probably the worst game of his life, and we barely lost. So here's to hoping AD shakes off that trash game, and comes to play in this one. |
This is why we should have no excuse to lose this series.
DLo, Reaves, Schroder, AD all have subpar games, Tillman goes off beyond what he's done at any point in his career and we still were in a position to win.
Unless Tillman has emerged out of nowhere to become the next Draymond, if we just shoot season averages we should win this series.
But as I said last game, you cannot take this team lightly, even if Morant doesn't come back. |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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A lineup I'd like to see. Twin Towers
1) Dlo
2) AR
AR and Dlo can share 1/2.
3) Bron
4) AD
5) Mo
Give it a 3-4 minute test run.
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| Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | Ja Morant was a full participant in Grizzlies practice today. Coach Taylor Jenkins says he’ll still be listed as questionable for Game 3 Saturday night. |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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| ^ that said I thought the game was tonight. Why is there a 15 days break in between each game? Lol. |
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| Quote: | | Jenkins said Morant went through a non-contact practice and individual workout that included dribbling & shooting… “it’s just catching the ball he’s having to navigate.” Grizz will make a decision at game time but Jenkins said Morant’s hand is a lot better than 2 days ago. |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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| ocho wrote: | | Quote: | | Jenkins said Morant went through a non-contact practice and individual workout that included dribbling & shooting… “it’s just catching the ball he’s having to navigate.” Grizz will make a decision at game time but Jenkins said Morant’s hand is a lot better than 2 days ago. |
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It doesn't sound like he's ready to play yet. Based on this description I'd be shocked if he played.
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| 32 wrote: | | ocho wrote: | | Quote: | | Jenkins said Morant went through a non-contact practice and individual workout that included dribbling & shooting… “it’s just catching the ball he’s having to navigate.” Grizz will make a decision at game time but Jenkins said Morant’s hand is a lot better than 2 days ago. |
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It doesn't sound like he's ready to play yet. Based on this description I'd be shocked if he played. |
I think there's an element of gamesmanship and keeping us guessing at work. pio2u posted a link in the Injury thread, where I think it was Tyler Jenkins, somebody from the grizzlies, was saying Ja was held out the other night, as a "precaution". Yeah, right lol… |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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| 32 wrote: | | ocho wrote: | | Quote: | | Jenkins said Morant went through a non-contact practice and individual workout that included dribbling & shooting… “it’s just catching the ball he’s having to navigate.” Grizz will make a decision at game time but Jenkins said Morant’s hand is a lot better than 2 days ago. |
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It doesn't sound like he's ready to play yet. Based on this description I'd be shocked if he played. |
I don’t see him playing because they won yet again without him.
If they lose g3, he will be back g4. If they win g3, I could see them sitting him out until they go back to Memphis. |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Won’t be a blowout so lakers win by 1 that’s what I’m expecting shrug |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:41 pm Post subject: Twin Towers |
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| jodeke wrote: | A lineup I'd like to see. Twin Towers
1) Dlo
2) AR
AR and Dlo can share 1/2.
3) Bron
4) AD
5) Mo
Give it a 3-4 minute test run. |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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| danzag wrote: | LET'S GO LAKERS
15 WINS TO GO
ROAD TO #18 |
The Grizz were a weak team on the road this year with a record of 16-25.
Let's go Lakers!!!! |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Annihilator wrote: | | danzag wrote: | LET'S GO LAKERS
15 WINS TO GO
ROAD TO #18 |
The Grizz were a weak team on the road this year with a record of 16-25.
Let's go Lakers!!!! |
Let's go Lakers!!!!......................... Grill the Grizzlies! |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Grizzlies pretending there is a chance Ja plays is just like the silly head games of the Lakers pretending LeBron and AD might not play. |
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| jodeke wrote: | A lineup I'd like to see. Twin Towers
1) Dlo
2) AR
AR and Dlo can share 1/2.
3) Bron
4) AD
5) Mo
Give it a 3-4 minute test run. |
A tweak I'd make there is using Troy at the SG slot for defensive purposes, along with being the occasional option for the outside J and to be a fast break runner. He is far less effective being a fake SF, which is how Ham usually playe him, but as a two he'd work out fine (especially helping out on Ja if he plays).
AR or DLo at the point works for me. Maybe go with DLo on a short leash if he's not hitting his shots. Good line up suggestion in general though. We'd be back to imposing our will on our opponent with superior size like the good ol' days in 2020, which is why the coach probably won't use it. =\ |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 6:08 am Post subject: |
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| I'm guessing we lose this one but win next one with Morant coming back. I think Morant makes the Griz worse defensively. |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 6:44 am Post subject: |
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| I didn't feel this way before, but, since Memphis wants to take cheap shots on AD, I want someone to rock Ja's world as soon as he tries to play. Rake his ass to the ground and force him back to the sidelines to watch the rest of this series on the bench. |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 7:32 am Post subject: |
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| They better come out with some sense of urgency otherwise season over |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:44 am Post subject: |
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| Lakers have to approach this game as an underdog. Don’t let the game 1 win and home court get to their head. grizzlies are a 2nd seed team, don’t let the media hype you up. Have that chip on the shoulder, don’t take plays off think you can flip the switch on any time. You listening AD and LeBron? |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:48 am Post subject: |
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| Dennis100mtrash wrote: | | They better come out with some sense of urgency otherwise season over |
That's been the case since what, February? Lol |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:04 am Post subject: |
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| LakersMDGurl wrote: | | BandwagonLBJhopper wrote: | | lar9149 wrote: | | One thing I was worried about last game is the Tillman/JJJ combo seem to little hard for the Lakers to handle at times. Whoever AD wasn't guarding they seem to take advantage of whether the other was guarded by LBJ, Rui, or Vando. |
We need to use our other bigs - Wenyen/Bamba, at least TRY them. We are getting killed in the small ball minutes. |
This issue has been glaring the past 2 games. Ham has been refusing to use Bamba/Gabriel. I do not understand it at all |
The second unit of Denis Beasley Troy Rui Bron has been grossly out played both games. We basically lost the whole lead in game 1 when they were a group and game 2 the defecit doubled, but it was closer game than it seemed before Russell’s 7 point play.
I would like to see a change up of a second unit of Denis Lonnie Rui Bron Gabriel … changes the whole athletic ability and rebounding of the team. And it’s not to say bench Troy and Beasley permanently but just to say this matchup ain’t their matchup … in a home arena especially Wenyens energy and Lonnies athleticism would ignite a crowd |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:06 am Post subject: |
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| And Vando needs to be benched if he gets scared to shoot and finish. If he’s not doing that he’s essentially getting AD or Bron doubled ever play down in the post |
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