Wow, we totally deserved to lose that one. It seems that we think we can just show up against inferior teams and they will just roll over. Props to Philly for proving once again that you cant take any team lightly, i would like to say we'll learn from this but its not the first time its happened (Kings, Pacers, Bobcats and now the Sixers).
Originally posted by koolruningz
Wow, we totally deserved to lose that one. It seems that we think we can just show up against inferior teams and they will just roll over. Props to Philly for proving once again that you cant take any team lightly, i would like to say we'll learn from this but its not the first time its happened (Kings, Pacers, Bobcats and now the Sixers).
Unfortunately, I doubt they will learn from this. It happens too often. Coaching staff should have said, YELLED, that there was a foul to give. Ariza goes for the steal with 2 seconds left, he either gets the ball or the foul. Either way, Philly then has 2 seconds to take a shot after that. Easy call.
The Lakers are wrong when they have a 15 point lead and they take Kobe out instead of building it up to a 30 point lead.
Just got done reading this awesome article on Lamar Odom. As frustrating as he can be on the court sometimes, this article sums up why i like and respect the dude. He has such a great outlook on life for someone who has seen so much tragedy. Here's the link, http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1153359/index.htm enjoy.
Lamar is a class act
Pau is listed as day-to-day. Hopefully, he can go vs GS
The Lakers need to respond with a great showing. Go inside early against the small Warrior lineup. Don't leave shooters. I've followed Kobe ever since his high school days. He's gonna shoot often and early to compensate for the bad shooting vs Philly. Lakers can get the starters in double figures and make the game easier
Even in their loss against Cleveland (which bad calls and poor performances played had a hand in) I feel good about it. They were close and they could've won that game. Not necessarily easily, but definitely. And I think they knew that too. Orlando seems to have Cleveland's number and If we get to face them in the playoffs, they're in serious trouble. (If the Magic get Detroit, well, that's another story)
Anyways, Orlando came into Milwaukee and dominated. 106-80
Dwight had a great game. Just dominating the inside. 28 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks and he matched his career high of 7 assists. The Bucks just had no answer for him.
He had a decent free throw percentage as well. Converting several three point plays within minutes of each other.
Hedo and Lewis were good. Not amazing, but good. Lewis played better than he did the last two games, which isn't saying much. I expect better from him.
Lewis has been horrible from the arc. He either needs to work on his shot or attack the basket. And he's been somewhat lethargic as of late. This disturbs me and at this point I'd rather Battie or Pietrus take his position as starter.
Hedo has been okay. He takes a lot of shots that make me cringe and ask the TV "why did you take that shot?" and his passing game makes me bury my head sometimes. He's not been a star player lately but he still produces just enough where I don't get too frustrated.
Offensively, they're good, one of the best, though I would like to see them attack the basket more (aside from Dwight). Take attention away from the arc. Too often do they live and die by the three. I'm glad they can be a threat in that manner, but they need to be a little more aggressive. And with Alston, that's possible. He's been great. Attacking the basket and distributing the ball. I'm thrilled that they got him. He's adjusted very well and very quickly.
Defensively, they're good too. Again, one of the best. And like every other team, they can slack or have miscommunications. I wouldn't be saying anything here that no one else would say about their team.
All in all, I'm looking forward to the playoffs. 🙂
(so long as Lewis gets his shit together and we don't face Detroit)
Btw, that loss the Lakers had against the Sixers... Ariza fails.