04-30-2024, 06:29 AM
Thunder looked great. Really disappointed in the Pelicans..even beign shorthanded. Outside of the first game, they did not look like a serious playoff team. I expect we are going to see some changes with their roster and possibly coaching staff.
On the other hand, I feel good about the Lakers. They just ran into an all time closing team. They were in every game and lost on two brutal buzzer beaters. I am not sure the Mavs beat this current Laker team if they matched up in the playoffs. They also have big decisions to make. I think they need another guard. Dinwiddie just ddn't cut it. But do they make a bigger move using draft picks? It is always dicey counting on a 40 year old to be great throughout the regular season like he was this year. AD was also healthy. Are their younger players ready to get some minutes? Is their coach back?
KP injury looked odd. Even if it is not serious, it all liklihood he is going to need time to get back to full strength. I don't see anyone in the East who is going to beat Boston without KP though. They just need to get him healthy for the finals.
On the other hand, I feel good about the Lakers. They just ran into an all time closing team. They were in every game and lost on two brutal buzzer beaters. I am not sure the Mavs beat this current Laker team if they matched up in the playoffs. They also have big decisions to make. I think they need another guard. Dinwiddie just ddn't cut it. But do they make a bigger move using draft picks? It is always dicey counting on a 40 year old to be great throughout the regular season like he was this year. AD was also healthy. Are their younger players ready to get some minutes? Is their coach back?
KP injury looked odd. Even if it is not serious, it all liklihood he is going to need time to get back to full strength. I don't see anyone in the East who is going to beat Boston without KP though. They just need to get him healthy for the finals.