05-20-2021, 07:57 AM
Really fun game. Lebron didn't look right to start the game. I imagine it is really hard to play yourself into playoff form after such a long break. I still think it is probably better to get the Lakers earlier in the playoffs than later. Although I am guessing other teams are hoping someone else takes them out early.
Steph and Draymond just know how to play in playoff game settings. It is pretty remarkable what they have done with that roster this year. I agree though, the turnovers in the second half really hurt.
It was only one game, but it was not a great showing by Schroeder last night. He will be interesting to see how he performs in the playoffs this year. He is a better player than Rondo, but last playoffs Rondo was excellent. Can Schroeder provide good playoff play?
Watching last night shows the difficult spot Dallas is in with KP...especially if he cannot defend well. The Lakers are one of the few teams that like to go super big in the front court, but it appears they are at their best when they go Davis at the 5. I have been a fan of Holmes/Derozan offseason even though the fit is not ideal. But watching last night, you have to wonder if you can play Holmes and KP a lot of minutes together in those types of games?
Valančiūnas has a monster game for Memphis. The announcers said he was routinely torched in the pick and roll game while in Toronto. They said he had some help and worked his butt off on defense to improve in that area. That is the type of offseason KP needs. He needs a healthy offseason and really needs to improve his leg strength and mobility.
Steph and Draymond just know how to play in playoff game settings. It is pretty remarkable what they have done with that roster this year. I agree though, the turnovers in the second half really hurt.
It was only one game, but it was not a great showing by Schroeder last night. He will be interesting to see how he performs in the playoffs this year. He is a better player than Rondo, but last playoffs Rondo was excellent. Can Schroeder provide good playoff play?
Watching last night shows the difficult spot Dallas is in with KP...especially if he cannot defend well. The Lakers are one of the few teams that like to go super big in the front court, but it appears they are at their best when they go Davis at the 5. I have been a fan of Holmes/Derozan offseason even though the fit is not ideal. But watching last night, you have to wonder if you can play Holmes and KP a lot of minutes together in those types of games?
Valančiūnas has a monster game for Memphis. The announcers said he was routinely torched in the pick and roll game while in Toronto. They said he had some help and worked his butt off on defense to improve in that area. That is the type of offseason KP needs. He needs a healthy offseason and really needs to improve his leg strength and mobility.