1. Rebounding - The lakers had 16 offensive rebounds in game 5. no way can we allow half that and win tonight. Everyone must box out and rebound. We can't allow extra possesions on the road.
2.Turnovers- We cant have any more than 12 tonight. Turnovers like rebounds allow teams extra possesions.
3.Closing out quarters- We have to do this tonight. I want good shots at the end of quarters, and no turnovers or mental lapses that wouls allow the lakers to get cheap baskets and momentum.
This team has the mental, and physical toughness. Paying attention to detail tonight is critical. lets go C's!!
1.) If we are even with rebounding we can still win. Obviously we should try to outrebound them, that would mean they are missing shots and we are snatching the defensive board.
2.) If we have 18, the Lakers better have 20+
3.) We need a better job of this for sure. My bro always tells me it is best to lose the opening tap because you get the ball back in the 2nd and 3rd quarter to start off each. If you are the last to score in the 1st and the 2nd and first to score in the 2nd and 3rd you just got an easy 4-0 run, just by not winning the tap.
It's better to have a cheap 8-0 run before the start of the 4th quarter. So....never win the opening tap guys!!!!