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The Lakers have had a much, much tougher road getting to the Finals this year, and in the end that will make them mentally tougher.
Its caused me to have even more Gray hair than usual, but in the end it might be worth it.
And they are fortunate enough to have the best closer in the game, when the game is on the line and you need someone to take that game winning shot
Yes, they do rely on Howard.
Due to the fact that Cleveland doesn't have anyone that can handle him in the box one-on-one, they are constantly bringing in someone to double team him down low.
That leaves a perimeter man wide open.
The open man either takes the shot, or waits for another defender to swing to that man, and then the ball goes around the perimeter for an open look from 3 point range.
Orlando's offense is either banging the ball down low with Howard, or 3 point shooting. That's a dangerous way to play.
Why do you think that Orlando is having a seemingly easier time with Cleveland than they did with an injury depleted Celtics squad who absolutely ran out of gas in Game 7 of that series?
One reason. Kendrick Perkins
Kendrick Perkins has been the only player in the playoffs so far that has been able to cause problems for Dwight Howard. He used his strength to consistently knock Howard off the blocks, and played such physical defense that the Celtics didn't need to double him. You noticed that those open looks for Pietrus, Tukoglu, and Lewis were much harder for them to come by against Boston.
Due to the fact that Cleveland doesn't have anyone that can handle him in the box one-on-one, they are constantly bringing in someone to double team him down low.
That leaves a perimeter man wide open.
The open man either takes the shot, or waits for another defender to swing to that man, and then the ball goes around the perimeter for an open look from 3 point range.
Orlando's offense is either banging the ball down low with Howard, or 3 point shooting. That's a dangerous way to play.
Why do you think that Orlando is having a seemingly easier time with Cleveland than they did with an injury depleted Celtics squad who absolutely ran out of gas in Game 7 of that series?
One reason. Kendrick Perkins
Kendrick Perkins has been the only player in the playoffs so far that has been able to cause problems for Dwight Howard. He used his strength to consistently knock Howard off the blocks, and played such physical defense that the Celtics didn't need to double him. You noticed that those open looks for Pietrus, Tukoglu, and Lewis were much harder for them to come by against Boston.
The problems with the Cavaliers are twofold.
#1) with the exception of Lebron, they have an extremely unathletic front court.
Illgauskas, Wallace, Joe Smith, Sczerbiak, Verejao???????
Really??
#2) For a guy who is 6'9" and 260 lbs, the next time I see Lebron post up a player down low will be the FIRST time.
Now that its mentioned, funny why LBJ never post-up his opponents.
Cavaliers is always playing the isolation with LBJ, opening up the lanes for his drive-ins. The good thing for the Magic is that its all too predictable. The bad thing however is, even if they knew it, they still couldn't really contain LBJ.
Cavaliers is always playing the isolation with LBJ, opening up the lanes for his drive-ins. The good thing for the Magic is that its all too predictable. The bad thing however is, even if they knew it, they still couldn't really contain LBJ.
You are hilarious Andy. I am no boy tho
I am probably 10 years older than you, but yeah If you ever come to Thailand be sure to give me a call, just in case you need protection from the ladyboys, or lest you need to ensure that the chick you are hooking up with is indeed not one of the clan
Although I did hear when they're in packs they gang up on you to acquire their services. I'll be sure to let you know before I partake in one of those adventures.
There forced to play him in isolation because they cant afford to get him fouled out playing the post....
Lebron needs another big man with him and a point/shooting guard ala iverson/nash thats the only way they will go to the finals... and yeah i almost forgot....get the franchise the fuck out of cursed cleveland ...