Game Day Playoff Edition: Lakers (2-2) @ Suns (2-2), Tuesday 6/1/21

[Split T]

It’s official

[bajanguy008]

I get everyone is thinking about our game plan just stopping LeBron from going supernova and obviously that will be a factor in the game

These games still always come down to the others. Only last year a matchup with the Clippers would have the board talking about Harrell and how he will be a handful down low and on the boards. Vogel has not used him for whatever reason but surely that changes tonight, the majority of his effectiveness does boil down to energy and for the millionth time I will hate to see anyone outworking us tonight

Marc is still very solid and someone mentioned that DA was getting drawn into the paint and Gasol was able to connect on some 3s. DA will have to be more aware

Those two I have some respect for.....
Drummond I'm not a fan of and will like us to continue to render him useless for the most part and Kuzma I think just doesn't play smart basketball. I was surprised to see him hustling and rebounding decent in a game I watched earlier this year, I guess being benched made him realize he has to do the little things. Anyways he's been quiet, I always feel like his shot selection is crazy but he can get hot sometimes and the stuff start to drop. They're two I definitely don't care to see impacting the game

No comment on Morris.....

Of the guards, we were really good on Schroeder last game and I will say again that I rather open shots go to Caruso n KCP than to McLemore

At the end of the day, this is all about how we play
I just want to Win but man we are due a game where we are flowing and a convincing win would surely be nice

[Superbone]

My only comment on Morris is to ignore him. He'll try to do what all Morrii try to do. Get under your skin.

[Superbone]

SUNS FANS ON YOUR FEET!!!

The crowd needs to infuse energy into our team.

[Wally_West]

Let’s win this fucking game!

[Mori Chu]

This is our opportunity. I really think whichever team wins this game takes the series. AD is out. Lebron is old and hopefully can't put a team on his back any more. This is the best chance we're ever going to have of beating these guys. Let's see what they're made of!

[Drewsprocket]

It’s not gonna be an easy game. I just hope the fellas smell blood and raise up their intensity. And history would say the refs will be against us too.

[Indy]

And where are you getting the data? I can only find limited info, and the rest is behind a $30/month pay wall.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/te ... erees.html

I love you

[Indy]

I am playing a gig at a sports bar with a gazillion TV’s and will try to avoid seeing a score all night. I managed to pull it off last Tuesday but, boy is it tough.

The cheering (or lack thereof) should give it away.

[bajanguy008]

Another night game....
Trying to follow at work Suuuucccckkss

Smh lol
Let's Go !!

[Wally_West]

I think this is the first time in the series where extremely nervous. My stomach is all in knots.

[Flagrant Fowl]

We're expecting a higher high because of the increased chance at winning the series, but setting ourselves up for a lower low if they don't move on.

I heard it on a podcast or something recently and I can't get it out of my head.

[Wally_West]

Not a good start

[Wally_West]

So many 3s

[Flagrant Fowl]

Hey, guys, enough with the three point shots. Thanks.

[Flagrant Fowl]

The officials love calling the slight contact fouls on the ground but let slaps at the arm/wrist on shots go.

[bajanguy008]

Good energy
Probably a lil too amped but glad to get to the first tv timeout tied. Should settle down a lil now

Yea too many 3s but no turnovers I think and only one offensive rebound so let's get in a rhythm now

[bajanguy008]

Marc is a smart guy but PnR
He been a step slow on D whole series , I hope CP3 makes him dance a couple times if they switch

[Wally_West]

Glad to see book off to a good start.

[3rdside]

DB!!!!