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[JuveJay]

Lakers are going to make the Finals, aren't they?

 

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[JuveJay]

Lebron 3 pt shooting been absolutely abysmal this playoffs. Shot ~35% over the past couple years from 3, 32% this regular season. Shooting ~15% in the playoffs so far.

Conversely, he’s first place in 2 pt shooting percentage in the playoffs amongst players with over 10 shots/game at 67%.

If his 3 pt shooting returns to >30% these Lakers are going to be very tough to beat. If it doesn’t, eventually him jacking bad 3s late in the 4th is going to cost them.

It's like he doesn't care about practising them anymore, just throws anything up. Sus technique. I'm still chuckling to myself about him hitting that one deep 3 against a bunch of Jazz bench and G-Leaguers at the end of the game and doing that 'crown' celebration, lmao.

 

[Bianconero81]

Lakers are going to make the Finals, aren't they?

That's why we need Badass LA or Badass Lakers or Badass AD

I still think The Nuggets can and should beat them. Mind you, don't give up on the Warriors just yet. They're better at every position except for centre and power forward/point guard, depending on what role Lebum chooses to play (he's been more of a facilitator).

I refuse to believe guys like Hoochie Mama, D-Ho, Vanderstilt, and that puny white boy are better than the likes of Poole and Wiggins.

 

[JuveJay]

Poole is overrated imo. But GSW will lean on the vets again and get some traction at some point.

 

[zizinho]

That's why we need Badass LA or Badass Lakers or Badass AD

I still think The Nuggets can and should beat them. Mind you, don't give up on the Warriors just yet. They're better at every position except for centre and power forward/point guard, depending on what role Lebum chooses to play (he's been more of a facilitator).

I refuse to believe guys like Hoochie Mama, D-Ho, Vanderstilt, and that puny white boy are better than the likes of Poole and Wiggins.

You might need Injuries LA, or atleast Injuries AD

 

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[zizinho]

2 quarters in a row they give up 40+ points lol. Playing soft and lazy. @Bianconero81 happy

 

[Bianconero81]

2 quarters in a row they give up 40+ points lol. Playing soft and lazy. @Bianconero81 happy

It's just one game Fratello Zizi. I am quite certain The Fakers will win game three - no complacency.

 

[zizinho]

It's just one game Fratello Zizi. I am quite certain The Fakers will win game three - no complacency.

Yeah i still think they got the means to win the series, but they need to adjust. Warriors gonna stick with the 2 Green starting lineup for now i think, so they need to find ways to defend the 3pt line while not have AD taken away from the paint. He also will need to dominate offensively against any small ball lineup, 11 shots is too soft

 

[JuveJay]

When they are shooting 50% from 3 and winning heavily in rebounds it's tough to compete.

 

[Firestarter]

Embiid just curb stomped Grant Williams

 

[Rockets]

that 5 second violation

 

[Rockets]

Ayton is one of the softest centres I've seen in NBA history lul

 

[JuveJay]

I liked the speed of the Celtics - 76ers game, although it got a bit slack at times, several wasted possessions.

 

[zizinho]

Durant and Booker resting 5mpg this playoffs. This is not gonna work

 

[Bianconero81]

Ayton is one of the softest centres I've seen in NBA history lul

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Durant and Booker resting 5mpg this playoffs. This is not gonna work

No back to backs in the playoffs. They have time to rest between games, so load management shouldn't be a concern. They just have to sustain this for 17-18 games if they want to win the title

 

[Osman]

Booker was INSANE in game 3, like fucking crazy super saiyan level. Bailed out Suns big time, especially first half when Durant couldnt score and was just getting free throws (woke up later).


Booker is averaging 37 for this playoffs too, jeez.


But its worrisome they need that insane efficiency and high volume by Book to narrowly win. Nuggets only lost because the streaky and inconsistent Murray went full on hero mode and showed he isnt half the player Book is. Man took 29 shots to get 32 pts. He needs to stop the hero ball and pass when he is doubled timed for an entire quarter. Suns wanted to force him into tough shots and the small brain was going "oh I will take that", and just kept choking shot after shot.

 

[Firestarter]

Ayton is one of the softest centres I've seen in NBA history lul

Yeah dude is mad soft

Booker was INSANE in game 3, like fucking crazy super saiyan level. Bailed out Suns big time, especially first half when Durant couldnt score and was just getting free throws (woke up later).


Booker is averaging 37 for this playoffs too, jeez.


But its worrisome they need that insane efficiency and high volume by Book to narrowly win. Nuggets only lost because the streaky and inconsistent Murray went full on hero mode and showed he isnt half the player Book is. Man took 29 shots to get 32 pts. He needs to stop the hero ball and pass when he is doubled timed for an entire quarter. Suns wanted to force him into tough shots and the small brain was going "oh I will take that", and just kept choking shot after shot.

He was on fire yesterday - what 45?

 

[Osman]

47 pts, but not just that, its the insane efficiency while doing it. 20 out of 25 shots, and it was mostly very difficult shots. Like ridicolous level of skill.

 

[Firestarter]

One of my fav players in the league.

Warya what players would you like the Wolves to trade for next season? @Osman