Doncic is gonna kick it into another gear, he’s heard talk of people doubting him, fans criticized him after the Utah loss, I look for him to play some spectacular basketball down the stretch as we head towards the playoffs
Just thinking about how the Lakers can start winning both games of B2Bs. This is going to be by far the easiest one of the 3 in a row the Lakers are about to have, but the 2nd game on the road against POR isn't to be taken lightly.
It's a bit disrespectful and the Lakers did just lose against a bad team in Utah, but do the Lakers rest some guys here so they can play against POR?
Doncic is gonna kick it into another gear, he’s heard talk of people doubting him, fans criticized him after the Utah loss, I look for him to play some spectacular basketball down the stretch as we head towards the playoffs
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2025 5:48 pm Post subject:
pio2u wrote:
I'm hoping the Lakers have a big lead going into the 4th quarter so LBJ and the starters can get some more rest. Back to back games can be brutal.
Plus I'd like to see Bronny get a few more opportunities to gain some much needed experience.
They were playing great prior to that Utah lost. Seems like a better more free flowing offense without AD, but what also fuels the offense is the defensive efforts. On that end, we are fragile AF. Any injuries or missing cogs in the wheel, and we are screwed. Jaxon, DFS, Vando and Gabe are now indispensable. In a perfect world, Bronny becomes dependable like Gabe in providing that defensive energy, and hitting open threes. That's probably not going to happen this year. _________________ Westside Knecht gang, Knecht gang, bing-bing bang!
Joined: 19 Apr 2003 Posts: 24175 Location: La Jolla, San Diego
Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2025 5:52 pm Post subject:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
Doncic is gonna kick it into another gear, he’s heard talk of people doubting him, fans criticized him after the Utah loss, I look for him to play some spectacular basketball down the stretch as we head towards the playoffs
I'm sure that's the plan. The man just went to the finals last year. People criticizing have short memories. _________________ Westside Knecht gang, Knecht gang, bing-bing bang!
I'm hoping the Lakers have a big lead going into the 4th quarter so LBJ and the starters can get some more rest. Back to back games can be brutal.
Plus I'd like to see Bronny get a few more opportunities to gain some much needed experience.
They were playing great prior to that Utah lost. Seems like a better more free flowing offense without AD, but what also fuels the offense is the defensive efforts. On that end, we are fragile AF. Any injuries or missing cogs in the wheel, and we are screwed. Jaxon, DFS, Vando and Gabe are now indispensable. In a perfect world, Bronny becomes dependable like Gabe in providing that defensive energy, and hitting open threes. That's probably not going to happen this year.
Luka LUKA LUKALUKATIME!!! _________________ “The main goal for the Lakers is to win a championship. All I care about, all we care about, is to raise another banner in the rafters.“
Doncic is gonna kick it into another gear, he’s heard talk of people doubting him, fans criticized him after the Utah loss, I look for him to play some spectacular basketball down the stretch as we head towards the playoffs
It's not Luka I'm worried about. It's the void left by removing AD. I'll give Luka the benefit of the doubt and just assume he will average a triple doubles this year but the Lakers still wouldn't get very far in the playoffs. Luka was already performing at his peak during the playoffs but his "complete" team couldn't get it done. The Lakers don't have two bigs like Dallas so even if Luka was at his absolute best, Lakers would probably not make it out of the West without an interior presence. _________________ JJ is the GCOAT, greatest coach of all time!
Just thinking about how the Lakers can start winning both games of B2Bs. This is going to be by far the easiest one of the 3 in a row the Lakers are about to have, but the 2nd game on the road against POR isn't to be taken lightly.
It's a bit disrespectful and the Lakers did just lose against a bad team in Utah, but do the Lakers rest some guys here so they can play against POR?
Does CHA play angry after the rescinded trade?
Crazy talk about resting players on b2b. When they going into with 6 days rest and it’s only LA to Portland a flight travel of 2.5hrs.
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