Black is a decent defender, but who's the best defender out of the other 4 starters? Talk about a bunch of turnstiles.
Trap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.
But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.
Trap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.
But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.
TP FL - great thread as always. looking forward to C's kicking Laker butt - a victory even sweeter than beating BronNot for me. The Cavs are the EC enemy to beat. Lakers are nobodies.
TP FL - great thread as always. looking forward to C's kicking Laker butt - a victory even sweeter than beating BronNot for me. The Cavs are the EC enemy to beat. Lakers are nobodies.
That said, there's the "game within the game" competition between front offices: I want to see Jaylen Brown have a better game than Brandon Ingram and Marcus Smart have a better game than Julius Randle. ;)
Game vs. Clev WAS their highest level----and barely squeaked one out against the Love-less Cavs AT HOME! It was a great, exciting game, but hardly one to convince me that we stand any kind of chance against them, healthy, and in a 7 game series!TP FL - great thread as always. looking forward to C's kicking Laker butt - a victory even sweeter than beating BronNot for me. The Cavs are the EC enemy to beat. Lakers are nobodies.
That said, there's the "game within the game" competition between front offices: I want to see Jaylen Brown have a better game than Brandon Ingram and Marcus Smart have a better game than Julius Randle. ;)
To that point I kinda want IT and crowder to rest...even though its not the most opportune time.
Smart,Bradley,Brown, JJ,Horford starting would give Brown/Smart some good burn time plus another chance for Bradley to knock off any rust left over AND to try and feed Horford, build off the momentum from Cleveland. If we are not adding anybody, we need to take the time and opportunity to get this team to compete at their highest level
24th!
Trap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.
But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.
Would really like to see a blowout tonight. Get our main guys some rest with the playoffs coming up.
I predict that if we keep up this 3pt shooting % we will win this game.
Amir's catch and shoot seems faster.
Amir's catch and shoot seems faster.
Timed it under 30 seconds now
This isn't going to be a defensive battle.
I don't how that isn't a [dang] offensive foul. Literally bulled him over
Love Jaylen going right at Ingram.
I like this rotation so much better than what we've been doing lately.
Playing Smart with JB and Young instead of Rozier and putting Al in the game with the bench.
I hope Zizic is as good as this guy!
Amir's catch and shoot seems faster.
Timed it under 30 seconds now
I hope Zizic is as good as this guy!
He ll have better teachers ....CBS will have him play n right.
Young getting the call instead of Rozier. Maybe Brad finally got tired of Rozier's poor play of late.
I hope Zizic is as good as this guy!
He ll have better teachers ....CBS will have him play n right.
Amir's catch and shoot seems faster.
Timed it under 30 seconds now
I think your watch is fast.
Young getting the call instead of Rozier. Maybe Brad finally got tired of Rozier's poor play of late.
I like it. Puts more shooters and size around Smart. We actually have a pretty big lineup out there right now with Smart, Young, Brown, KO, and Horford.
I hope Zizic is as good as this guy!
He ll have better teachers ....CBS will have him play n right.
Zizic have a 3 pointer?
Has to
What is wrong with KO?
Right before the all star break, he was playing the best basketball of his career.
Now it looks like he's playing in penny loafers.
What is wrong with KO?
Right before the all star break, he was playing the best basketball of his career.
Now it looks like he's playing in penny loafers.
I mean we see Brown touch the ball once and it's a highlight dunk, but now I need to see Smart pound the ball around while Horford looks lost. Frustrating
I really like Nance. He'd be a great versatile forward off our bench.
I mean we see Brown touch the ball once and it's a highlight dunk, but now I need to see Smart pound the ball around while Horford looks lost. Frustrating
Brown needs more offensive touches that's for sure.
I'm not real impressed with Randle.Agree. And felt that way last game too
I'm not real impressed with Randle.
I'm not real impressed with Randle.
I'm not real impressed with Randle.
I'm glad we have Smart instead of him
I'm not real impressed with Randle.
I'm glad we have Smart instead of him
Do people really still feel like Ingram has a higher ceiling than Brown after what we've seen this season? The amount that Brown has grown from the beginning of the season to now is just remarkable.
I haven't watched a ton of Ingram, but he doesn't seem to have that fire that Brown has. Brown is ALWAYS aggressive, which is a great personality trait that many actually questioned coming in. Between his intellect/personality and his athletic gifts and work ethic, I think Brown has the better career of the two.
Good to have Bradley back on the boards!
Do people really still feel like Ingram has a higher ceiling than Brown after what we've seen this season? The amount that Brown has grown from the beginning of the season to now is just remarkable.
I haven't watched a ton of Ingram, but he doesn't seem to have that fire that Brown has. Brown is ALWAYS aggressive, which is a great personality trait that many actually questioned coming in. Between his intellect/personality and his athletic gifts and work ethic, I think Brown has the better career of the two.
I think people were more impressed with with size and range than what he looks like playing basketball.
Brown looks like a natural. Ingram looks a bit awkward at times.
Nick Young's on my list of top 5 hated players
And not like "I hate him but would love him if he were here", hate him like "It's a good thing he's not on our team, he's the worst"
Nick Young's on my list of top 5 hated players
And not like "I hate him but would love him if he were here", hate him like "It's a good thing he's not on our team, he's the worst"
I was just thinking - are there even Laker fans who like Young? Dude is a terrible player.
Nick Young's on my list of top 5 hated players
And not like "I hate him but would love him if he were here", hate him like "It's a good thing he's not on our team, he's the worst"
I was just thinking - are there even Laker fans who like Young? Dude is a terrible player.
They are odd Ball thinkers out there ......they like anything that is convoluted IMO
Who would you guys rather have: Nick Young or James Young?
Who would you guys rather have: Nick Young or James Young?
Who would you guys rather have: Nick Young or James Young?
James Young and it's not even close for me lol
Dear Marcus,
I like your haircut!
Thanks,
Chief
I'm starting to think that injuries played a reason in why we haven't blown many teams out this year. You can tell how having AB back helps our rotation so much.
Then again, maybe not. ;DTrap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.
But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.
I am worried about this being a trap game as well. C's on an emotional high after the big win against laBron. C's got come out focused and aggressive in their effort tonight. LA doesn't have much of a chance at catching the Nets for the top pick no matter what, so lets win this and get on a roll.
Lakers are just terrible aren't they? This is what youth movement looks like.
I'm starting to think that injuries played a reason in why we haven't blown many teams out this year. You can tell how having AB back helps our rotation so much.
I think it's pretty remarkable that we've continued to win despite all of the injuries we've sustained over the course of the year. We could legitimately be much closer or even past Cleveland if we had better health. Gotta give major props to Brad and our players.
Then again, maybe not. ;DTrap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.
But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.
I am worried about this being a trap game as well. C's on an emotional high after the big win against laBron. C's got come out focused and aggressive in their effort tonight. LA doesn't have much of a chance at catching the Nets for the top pick no matter what, so lets win this and get on a roll.
Just joining the game,but looks like the Celtics playing well and knocking the stuffing out of the evil lakers. Great!
Recap please.
Then again, maybe not. ;DTrap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.
But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.
I am worried about this being a trap game as well. C's on an emotional high after the big win against laBron. C's got come out focused and aggressive in their effort tonight. LA doesn't have much of a chance at catching the Nets for the top pick no matter what, so lets win this and get on a roll.
Just joining the game,but looks like the Celtics playing well and knocking the stuffing out of the evil lakers. Great!
Recap please.
Think 2008 Game 6 ;D
Hee, hee and a tp for you sir. ;DThen again, maybe not. ;DTrap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.
But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.
I am worried about this being a trap game as well. C's on an emotional high after the big win against laBron. C's got come out focused and aggressive in their effort tonight. LA doesn't have much of a chance at catching the Nets for the top pick no matter what, so lets win this and get on a roll.
Just joining the game,but looks like the Celtics playing well and knocking the stuffing out of the evil lakers. Great!
Recap please.
Think 2008 Game 6 ;D
I'm starting to think that injuries played a reason in why we haven't blown many teams out this year. You can tell how having AB back helps our rotation so much.
I think it's pretty remarkable that we've continued to win despite all of the injuries we've sustained over the course of the year. We could legitimately be much closer or even past Cleveland if we had better health. Gotta give major props to Brad and our players.
To be fair, Cleveland has been hit with injuries too. U wanna talk about a healthy team, look at GSW. They've been healthy for most of the year, KD's recent injury aside.
I'm starting to think that injuries played a reason in why we haven't blown many teams out this year. You can tell how having AB back helps our rotation so much.
I think it's pretty remarkable that we've continued to win despite all of the injuries we've sustained over the course of the year. We could legitimately be much closer or even past Cleveland if we had better health. Gotta give major props to Brad and our players.
To be fair, Cleveland has been hit with injuries too. U wanna talk about a healthy team, look at GSW. They've been healthy for most of the year, KD's recent injury aside.
True.
I forget how many games we've had total where all of our key players were available though. It wasn't much, like 20-25 or so.
Celtics defense: outstandingThen again, maybe not. ;DTrap game + lately how the Celtics have been playing in post All-Stars game....this will look like a bad loss for the C's.
But let's go Celtics! Hopefully they sweep them for the first time since 2008.
I am worried about this being a trap game as well. C's on an emotional high after the big win against laBron. C's got come out focused and aggressive in their effort tonight. LA doesn't have much of a chance at catching the Nets for the top pick no matter what, so lets win this and get on a roll.
Just joining the game,but looks like the Celtics playing well and knocking the stuffing out of the evil lakers. Great!
Recap please.
Can we hit 140 for the game? Over or under?
Can we hit 140 for the game? Over or under?
Not sure I'd even trade the number 5 pick in this year's draft for Ingram.
All starters are in double figures 3 minutes into the third.
80-49 ha haI love this game.
Not sure I'd even trade the number 5 pick in this year's draft for Ingram.
I think once you get Russel off that team you will be able to see how good Ingram can be. Such a terrible collection of talent over there (as far as chemistry goes) in LA and I think Ingram is the one most hurt by it. I think if you put him in a Celtics uniform he could be very good.
I wanna watch Brown play!
Crowder is so much better at finishing this season.
In years past, I wasn't real sure he could dunk.
It's nice to not see Rozier.lol TP!
Well Clarkson is killing Smart right now
Well Clarkson is killing Smart right now
Dude is a driver. Swap KO with Mickey and I promise it will stop.
This team should be embarassed if they let the Lakers win this one after having 31 pt advantage.
Good Lord, KO is worthless.
Eh, these things happen when you're leading that big over a crappy team like this. You let your foot off of the gas, and they come back a bit. We're still up 15. Hopefully the young guys can keep this a big lead to let the starters get rest.
Jaylen broke their backs
Eh, these things happen when you're leading that big over a crappy team like this. You let your foot off of the gas, and they come back a bit. We're still up 15. Hopefully the young guys can keep this a big lead to let the starters get rest.
Yeah, but when a single player is responsible for that certain run.....
Why oh why does Brad keep useless Olynk in the game?B/c Zeller out
OMG Jaylen!!!!!
[dang] Jaylen! Dare I say a little Jordanesque*
*he's not as good etc etc 15 second fart noise
OMG Jaylen!!!!!
Put him on Sportscenter. Let them know the Rookie of the Year plays for the Celtics.
That should have been a technical on Russell
LA bench is better than their starters: Nance, Clarkson, Mosgov
LA bench is better than their starters: Nance, Clarkson, Mosgov
Why is Brad still not pulling out AB out of the game? Sit him out now before he gets unexpectedly hurt. This game is already on the books.
Marcus and Jaylen are going to he a delight to watch for years.
Why is Brad still not pulling out AB out of the game? Sit him out now before he gets unexpectedly hurt. This game is already on the books.
JJ getting his shot back is very good to see, too. We'll need it if KO's shot doesn't come back soon.
Ingram -0 points
Brown - 16 points
Ingram -0 pointsLove it.
Brown - 16 points
Ingram -0 points
Brown - 16 points
Ingram - 25 minutes
Brown - 22 minutes
Brown crushed him in every categories, aside from the assist which is not that much since Ingram only have 2.
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Silver finally addressing the pathetic all-star weekend.
Ingram -0 points
Brown - 16 points
Ingram - 25 minutes
Brown - 22 minutes
Brown crushed him in every categories, aside from the assist which is not that much since Ingram only have 2.
Jaylen is learning with MEN who play the correct way For a team sport.I wouldn't have it any other way :D
Ingram .....is being schooled by Luke Walton , Swaggy P , and a bunch of spoiled Laker brats ....with no discipline.
Only Nance and Zubuc ....play team ball and defense
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Silver finally addressing the pathetic all-star weekend.
The Lakers have 5 points in the last 6 minutes. I'll take it
There is not a rookie I would rather have om this team besides Jaylen Brown. Rookie ladder be [dang]ed. Last two minutes of a game, close game, result is important, there is no other rookie in this league I want playing for my team be ause of his ability to play and star on both ends of the court than Jaylen Brown. In three years he will be seen as the best player taken in this draft.Strong words but I agree JB a has been awesome I can't wait to see him in the playoffs. We'll see but I feel like with his make up the moment won't be too big for him.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6C-uIRUwAAOpTs.jpg)
Silver finally addressing the pathetic all-star weekend.
Wonder what the motivation will be...
Baseball has HCA regardless of regular season record why can't the NBA do the same.
GREAT WIN C's!!
Magic and Kobe are like this after the crushing defeat at home
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GREAT WIN C's!!
Magic and Kobe are like this after the crushing defeat at home
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Lakers played no defense. It was really pathetic watching Russell watch Bradley back door cutting for dunks. Lakers have problems that even Magic can't fix quickly.
The power struggle between the Lakers owners is about to get out of hand .
Apparently the two Buss brothers are not happy about losing power and firing of Mitch ......and the they though Magic was only going to be some sort of feel good spokes person . Has been given the drafting and personnel power. The brothers are not the happy campers.
Lakers front office is a time bomb .
The power struggle between the Lakers owners is about to get out of hand .
Apparently the two Buss brothers are not happy about losing power and firing of Mitch ......and the they though Magic was only going to be some sort of feel good spokes person . Has been given the drafting and personnel power. The brothers are not the happy campers.
Lakers front office is a time bomb .
Isn't it great? They'll be a terrible team for a long, long time.
Lakers will be a playoff team next year if they draft Alonzo Ball. Need his leadership.
Holy hot garbage batman, Ingram was awful yesterday. The only thing he was able to do was collect fouls, although he did play more minutes than Brown.Worse than I expected. He has bad body language out there as if to say: "I know I should be better than this."
but mlb has regrets and will probably change this.(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6C-uIRUwAAOpTs.jpg)
Silver finally addressing the pathetic all-star weekend.
Wonder what the motivation will be...
Baseball has HCA regardless of regular season record why can't the NBA do the same.
The power struggle between the Lakers owners is about to get out of hand .
Apparently the two Buss brothers are not happy about losing power and firing of Mitch ......and the they though Magic was only going to be some sort of feel good spokes person . Has been given the drafting and personnel power. The brothers are not the happy campers.
Lakers front office is a time bomb .
Isn't it great? They'll be a terrible team for a long, long time.
It is great but yet players like George want to go there???
I was so proud of myself for staying up for the game (a tradition started when I was a kid and my mom didn't make me go to bed!), but switched channels with them up 30 for a sec to catch some women's curling while awaiting Mickey Time, and switched back to find the lead cut in half in like 4 minutes.The wholesale 5-for-5 subbing is what got them back into the game. Walton was clever, but also I like their bench better than their starters with Clarkson and Nance especially. The starting young core of Russell, Ingram, Randle is not nearly as good as Minny, Milwaukee or even Philly for that matter. Meanwhile they have "boat anchors" in Deng and Mosgov. Good luck Magic!!
Looks like Walton did a wholesale subbing, middle-school style, almost as a disciplinary thing for poor effort, and the C's saw the subs and misinterpreted the move as raising the white flag?
Nice to see the lakers get creamed any time. That ****bag Brian Shaw is still there as an assistant. I still hate that guy.
There are a lot of players from California. George grew up outside of Los Angeles. If he doesn't stay with the Pacers, it makes sense that he'd want to return home. If we make the ECF and lose a close series to the Cavs, maybe he'd seriously consider us. But if we get bounced in the 1st or 2nd round, I don't see why he would.The power struggle between the Lakers owners is about to get out of hand .
Apparently the two Buss brothers are not happy about losing power and firing of Mitch ......and the they though Magic was only going to be some sort of feel good spokes person . Has been given the drafting and personnel power. The brothers are not the happy campers.
Lakers front office is a time bomb .
Isn't it great? They'll be a terrible team for a long, long time.
It is great but yet players like George want to go there???
Players that want to be on the Lakers or Clippers TODAY , not the guys of 20-30 years ago , well you really got to scratch your head . What is there true focus. Are they interested in Hollywood , glamour, Kardashians , parties , TV contracts .....WHY is basketball itself low on the totem pole of Priority .
Winning is second to living a celebrity party sunshine 24-7 lifestyle . So.....if everybody was like this who is going to care about the sport and putting in the effort to hang a banner.
Lakers today is a day care unit for spoiled basketball players .