Lakers vs. Grizzlies Game Thread (two games, Jan 3 and Jan 5)

[LAmbruh]

Lakers vs. Grizzlies game thread for Sunday Jan. 3 and Tuesday Jan. 5

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[LAmbruh]

Dwight played a better role than whatever Gasol is doing out there


it is what it is

[Nike D'Antoni]

Dwight played a better role than whatever Gasol is doing out there


it is what it is

I disagree. Gasol is a far better passer, higher IQ. Knows where to move, and stand.

[Im Still Ballin]

Dwight played a better role than whatever Gasol is doing out there


it is what it is

If only the Lakers got Serge instead of Harrell

Marc/Serge would've been an awesome center rotation

[Nike D'Antoni]

What a post move by Gasol.

[LAmbruh]

I disagree. Gasol is a far better passer, higher IQ. Knows where to move, and stand.

Rather have Dwight/McGee's low IQ hustle and rim protection than the corpse of Gasol slothing around @ 2mph

Paint defense has taken a huge hit

[Nike D'Antoni]

19 - 3 Grizzlies run

[LAmbruh]

Memphis 17-3 run with Lebron off the floor midway 1st


5th game in a row

[StrongLurk]

Grizzlies on a 27-8 run, can't miss from three.

Lakers sucking hard so far.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Grizzlies on a 27-8 run, can't miss from three.

Lakers sucking hard so far.

without JA Morant

[Im Still Ballin]

highwhey was so right about THT

don't schleep

[highwhey]

highwhey was so right about THT

don't schleep

:cheers:

[Stanley Kobrick]

:cheers:
you called it :cheers:

[highwhey]

you called it :cheers:

:cheers:

[Nike D'Antoni]

Harrell should get technical, he keeps yelling and1.

[LoneyROY7]

ESPN ranked Anthony Davis as the 2nd best player in the league.

:oldlol: :oldlol:

[Nike D'Antoni]

Gasol has a cut in the left eye.

[LAmbruh]

LeDaddy creeping on another trip dub:pimp:

[StrongLurk]

Lebron and AD getting way less touches so far this year compared to last year.

While it's a good thing to keep them rested, they definitely can't play like this in the playoffs. Schroeder, Harrell and Kuzma are solid offensive players but they can't be shooting just as much as Lebron/AD.

[ArbitraryWater]

LeDaddy creeping on another trip dub:pimp:

you getting creepy now

[Nike D'Antoni]

The Lakers weak point as last year is attacking whoever Kuzma defends.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Gasol dishes assists, and DAVIS / Schroder miss open layups and dunks.

[StrongLurk]

Amazing how Lebron never developed a good floater 18 years in the NBA. Dude looks lost when he has these easy 5-7 foot floaters.

Luka actually developed a good, consistent floater which is why he is just as effective as Lebron close to the basket, but with half the athleticism.

[StrongLurk]

Bron needs to take tips from Harrell regarding floaters. Floaters would help Bron's game so much especially as he gets even older.

[highwhey]

LeBron taking over

[StrongLurk]

Bron man...dude was so close to being GOAT but he can't fukin shoot consistently or make free throws. He'll have to settle for 2nd best of all time.

[LAmbruh]

LeBron taking over

:pimp:

[LAmbruh]

LeF*ck you 3


Best deep shooter in the league :applause:

[StrongLurk]

Dillon Brooks is a trash chucker.

[LAmbruh]

haha


Mister Fourth Quarter

[1987_Lakers]

Bron man...dude was so close to being GOAT but he can't fukin shoot consistently or make free throws. He'll have to settle for 2nd best of all time.

Still a better 3 point shooter than MJ.

[Nike D'Antoni]

I thought Danny Green was a huge loss for Toronto and the Lakers. But it feels like Mathews knocks down more 3s than Green.

[StrongLurk]

Still a better 3 point shooter than MJ.

Yeah he is barely a better 3 point shooter, meanwhile MJ is three-tiers above Lebron scoring the ball 3ft to the longest 2-pointer. MJ also shits on Lebron from the free throw line.

Lebron is a GOAT level scorer at the rim due to his freakish size and athleticism, but that requires less skill for sure than MJ's offensive skillset. I'm a big Lebron fan but it's frustrating that, when you take into account his mid-range shooting, 3 point shooting, and free throw shooting, he is BELOW-AVERAGE in all of them...not even average if you look at his career percentages. Like, Lebron COULD have been without a doubt the GOAT, but he never developed an elite scoring skillset outside of his natural abilities, and he didn't have the same level of mental focus as MJ (see 2011 finals which should have been an EASY W for Lebron).

[LAmbruh]

Lebron can't get a second rest without Grizz making a push :facepalm



18th season

[LAmbruh]

LeDAGGER :bowdown:

[StrongLurk]

Bron turning UP in the 4th quarter :bowdown:

[bison]

I wish kuz would throw up those hook shots more often

[LAmbruh]

I win again :)

[Manny98]

I win again :)

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[red1]

18th season 22 13 and 8 in an easygoing load-managing night


another day in the office

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[LAmbruh]

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18th season 22 13 and 8 in an easygoing load-managing night


another day in the office

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[DoctorP]

Bran. Consistent.
Gasol. Solid enough.

[TheGoatest]

Bron man...dude was so close to being GOAT but he can't fukin shoot consistently or make free throws.

Imagine being so good that haters make a desperate post about you not being a good shooter on a night where you shoot 3-6 from behind the 3 point line.

[RRR3]

Yeah he is barely a better 3 point shooter, meanwhile MJ is three-tiers above Lebron scoring the ball 3ft to the longest 2-pointer. MJ also shits on Lebron from the free throw line.

Lebron is a GOAT level scorer at the rim due to his freakish size and athleticism, but that requires less skill for sure than MJ's offensive skillset. I'm a big Lebron fan but it's frustrating that, when you take into account his mid-range shooting, 3 point shooting, and free throw shooting, he is BELOW-AVERAGE in all of them...not even average if you look at his career percentages. Like, Lebron COULD have been without a doubt the GOAT, but he never developed an elite scoring skillset outside of his natural abilities, and he didn't have the same level of mental focus as MJ (see 2011 finals which should have been an EASY W for Lebron).
He was a pretty consistent shooter in 2014. Was he the GOAT that year?

[StrongLurk]

Imagine being so good that haters make a desperate post about you not being a good shooter on a night where you shoot 3-6 from behind the 3 point line.

I'm not a hater, Lebron was 1-4 from 3 and 1-3 for FTs when I made that post...also we have Lebron's entire career as evidence.

How is mentioning the fact that Lebron's shooting percentages from mid, three, and FT are all below average for his career me hating?

[StrongLurk]

He was a pretty consistent shooter in 2014. Was he the GOAT that year?

If Lebron for his career was like 38% from three, 45% from mid, and like 85-90% from free throw then YEAH he would be GOAT. Dude would be an unstoppable machine.

Lebron scores 73% of the time WITHIN three feet of the rim for his career, which is GOAT level finisher for his career...but we know his freak size/athleticism has a lot to do with that.

When it comes to shooting skill, he doesn't even have consistent floaters or low post fade-aways. He shoots 41.7% for his career between 3ft-10ft away from the rim, 36.6% 10ft-16ft, 38.6% 16ft-3-point line, 34.4% from three, and 73.5% from the free throw line. ALL of those percentages are below league average...

I'm a big Lebron fan since he came into the league, but I do acknowledge his FACTUAL skill deficits...I mean imagine if he could score from the perimeter like Durant IN ADDITION to his current abilities. OF COURSE that version would the GOAT.

[TheGoatest]

I'm not a hater, Lebron was 1-4 from 3 and 1-3 for FTs when I made that post...also we have Lebron's entire career as evidence.

How is mentioning the fact that Lebron's shooting percentages from mid, three, and FT are all below average for his career me hating?

LeBron's 5 worst free throw percentage seasons of his career:

.665
.674
.693
.698
.710

Jordan's 5 worst 3 point shooting seasons of his career:

.132
.167
.173
.182
.189

It's obvious which of the two is merely not good, and which is putrid beyond belief.

[StrongLurk]

LeBron's 5 worst free throw percentage seasons of his career:

.665
.674
.693
.698
.710

Jordan's 5 worst 3 point shooting seasons of his career:

.132
.167
.173
.182
.189

It's obvious which of the two is merely not good, and which is putrid beyond belief.

Lol could you be any more disingenuous?

Lebron shoots 41.7% for his career between 3ft-10ft away from the rim, 36.6% 10ft-16ft, 38.6% 16ft-3-point line, 34.4% from three, and 73.5% from the free throw line. ALL of those percentages are below league average...

Jordan was only below average from 3, but he the GOAT 2-point scorer and was elite from ALL parts of the floor besides threes. Lebron is ONLY elite within 3-feet of the rim.

[SATAN]

lol@StrongLurk. Just stop.

[TheGoatest]

Lol could you be any more disingenuous?


Yes. I could be implying that a player who never shot below 66% in free throws is a poor shooter in favor of a guy who has 5 seasons where he shot below 19% on 3pt.

[StrongLurk]

Yes. I could be implying that a player who never shot below 66% in free throws is a poor shooter in favor of a guy who has 5 seasons where he shot below 19% on 3pt.

Nah, you are just ignore the facts I posted. Here they are again.

Lebron shoots 41.7% for his career between 3ft-10ft away from the rim, 36.6% 10ft-16ft, 38.6% 16ft-3-point line, 34.4% from three, and 73.5% from the free throw line. ALL of those percentages are below league average...

Jordan was only below average from 3, but he the GOAT 2-point scorer and was elite from ALL parts of the floor besides threes. Lebron is ONLY elite within 3-feet of the rim.

Bron is amazing and probably the second best player ever, but he has REAL skill deficits scoring the ball outside of 5 feet.

Honestly TheGoatest you are clearly young and never saw MJ play. The only people who are THIS insecure about MJ are young people who never got to see MJ.

[SATAN]

Nah, you are just ignore the facts I posted. Here they are again.

Lebron shoots 41.7% for his career between 3ft-10ft away from the rim, 36.6% 10ft-16ft, 38.6% 16ft-3-point line, 34.4% from three, and 73.5% from the free throw line. ALL of those percentages are below league average...

Jordan was only below average from 3, but he the GOAT 2-point scorer and was elite from ALL parts of the floor besides threes. Lebron is ONLY elite within 3-feet of the rim.

Bron is amazing and probably the second best player ever, but he has REAL skill deficits scoring the ball outside of 5 feet.

Honestly TheGoatest you are clearly young and never saw MJ play. The only people who are THIS insecure about MJ are young people who never got to see MJ.

You're an ignorant idiot. Doubt you've ever played.

[And1AllDay]

king me

[TheGoatest]

Jordan's best 2pt fg% seasons:

.553
.551
.548
.546
.533

LeBron's 5 best 2pt fg% seasons

.622
.611
.603
.602
.582

LeBron beats Jordan in FG%, 3pt%, TS% and eFG%. Jordan only beats LeBron in FT%. And this is only shooting, not all-round game/rebounding and assists, where LeBron absolutely destroys Jordan. Not to mention longevity.

Jordan is probably the second best player ever but he has REAL skill deficits outside of scoring.

LMAO @ someone calling me young while saying that Jordan is a GOAT 2pt scorer over Kareem's sky hook. That gave me a good laugh. You're a better at comedy than basketball, that's for sure.

[StrongLurk]

Jordan's best 2pt fg% seasons:

.553
.551
.548
.546
.533

LeBron's 5 best 2pt fg% seasons

.622
.611
.603
.602
.582

LeBron beats Jordan in FG%, 3pt%, TS% and eFG%. Jordan only beats LeBron in FT%. And this is only shooting, not all-round game/rebounding and assists, where LeBron absolutely destroys Jordan. Not to mention longevity.

Jordan is probably the second best player ever but he has REAL skill deficits outside of scoring.

LMAO @ someone calling me young while saying that Jordan is a GOAT 2pt scorer over Kareem's sky hook. That gave me a good laugh. You're a better at comedy than basketball, that's for sure.

Nothing you posted disproved my posts regarding Lebron's skill deficit scoring the ball outside of 3 feet. Lebron's FG%, EFG%, TS%, are all good because he is the GOAT scorer at the rim (high percentage and attempts). Outside of 3 feet, I already gave you the numbers. Also Lebron isn't good at free throws.

Based on what you are posting, you are arguing the SHAQ is a better shooter than MJ which is obviously wrong. And yes, it's obvious you are young and never saw MJ play, which leads to you hating MJ and being insecure about his abilities.

[Gus Hemmingway]

Nothing you posted disproved my posts regarding Lebron's skill deficit scoring the ball outside of 3 feet. Lebron's FG%, EFG%, TS%, are all good because he is the GOAT scorer at the rim (high percentage and attempts). Outside of 3 feet, I already gave you the numbers. Also Lebron isn't good at free throws.

Based on what you are posting, you are arguing the SHAQ is a better shooter than MJ which is obviously wrong. And yes, it's obvious you are young and never saw MJ play, which leads to you hating MJ and being insecure about his abilities.

Who is the better 3 point shooter? LeBron

Who's the better 2 pt FG shooter? LeBron

LeBron was more efficient from 2 pt range, and was more efficient from 3 pt range.



Everything else is just subjective and opinions on your end, Shaq wasn't a better 3 point shooter than MJ so that comparison doesn't make sense.

[TheGoatest]

And based on what you are posting, you are arguing that Glenn Robinson is a greater player than LeBron.
Not to mention the fact that you're simultaneously also arguing that Kevin Durant is greater player than Jordan, but that's another story.

[StrongLurk]

Who is the better 3 point shooter? LeBron

Who's the better 2 pt FG shooter? LeBron

LeBron was more efficient from 2 pt range, and was more efficient from 3 pt range.



Everything else is just subjective and opinions on your end, Shaq wasn't a better 3 point shooter than MJ so that comparison doesn't make sense.

Bold is wrong, Lebron is not a better 2-point SHOOTER. That's what I've been posting, Lebron is BELOW AVERGAGE at scoring from everyone outside of 3 feet, AKA SHOOTING. Quite being an obtuse, trolling loser.

[StrongLurk]

And based on what you are posting, you are arguing that Glenn Robinson is a greater player than LeBron.
Not to mention the fact that you're simultaneously also arguing that Kevin Durant is greater player than Jordan, but that's another story.

I can empathize with you some, if Lebron has been the only GOAT-level player that you have seen then you would think he is the GOAT. I'm actually certain I've seen Lebron play more than you. You were probably ten years old when Lebron made the "decision" lol.

[Gus Hemmingway]

Bold is wrong, Lebron is not a better 2-point SHOOTER. That's what I've been posting, Lebron is BELOW AVERGAGE at scoring from everyone outside of 3 feet, AKA SHOOTING. Quite being an obtuse, trolling loser.


Are shots within 3 feet considered 2 pointers according to you?

Jordan may be better from a specific range, but overall LeBron was better from 2 pt as their FG% suggests, everything else you're saying is deviating from facts.

[LAmbruh]

part 2: 30 min bois

[scuzzy]

Caruso out till Thurs

[scuzzy]

Miss those lobs Lakers had all last year

[StrongLurk]

Lebron the king of pointless turnovers

[Nike D'Antoni]

Grizzlies score only 3 points in 6 minutes Marc Gasol was there.
Marc Gasol sits, Grizzlies start scoring

[LAmbruh]

what a pass by Lebron


right on schedule for another trip dub :pimp:

[Doranku]

Gasol and Harrell have looked great so far. Exciting to see.

[LAmbruh]

Lebron's sneakers are on fleek :rockon:


need a link to dem shits

[hold this L]

Gasol going to be a frustratingly good players for the Lakers, esp during the PS

[Nike D'Antoni]

Marc Gasol is + 7

Lakers are -12 without him

[StrongLurk]

Lebron's turnover record is going to be insane by the time his career is done. Granted, the turnover record list is mostly all time greats, but Lebron is going to have WAY more turnovers than second place when he retires.

[LAmbruh]

LBJ back on the court, LA retakes the lead :applause:

[Nike D'Antoni]

Gasol knocks down a 3 pointer, keeps spacing.

[Nike D'Antoni]

LBJ back on the court, LA retakes the lead :applause:

More like Gasol. He is + 12 now.

[LAmbruh]

gasoft airball :roll:

[Nike D'Antoni]

gasoft airball :roll:

Lebron shot airball too. Free throw airball as well last game. It happens.

[StrongLurk]

Lol Bron playing like shit again vs the Griz.

He's gonna need another good 4th quarter.

[red1]

gasol is out of his prime and will be an offensive liability come playoffs. dont put any hope in him on that end. trust me on this.



his job will be guarding any centers during the playoffs. so giving gobert or jokic a hard time. which he can definitely still do.

[StrongLurk]

Bron 0-6 outside of making two layups this game...really isn't an efficient scorer outside of 3ft. Not Giannis level bad of course, but below average shooter for sure....damn shame.

[LAmbruh]

LeGoat carrying these scrubs


somebody's gotta step up

[StrongLurk]

Bron with like 3 airballs so far, dude just can't become a good shooter.

[LAmbruh]

turnaround J from LBJ

so wet

[Nike D'Antoni]

Lebron with second airball tonite

[LAmbruh]

AD with another turnover


yikes

[LAmbruh]

gorgeous assist from Lebron to AD


birdfed engaged

[StrongLurk]

Glad the refs didn't call that travel on Lebron

[LAmbruh]

beautiful floater by Lebron


Gives the Lakers the lead again :applause:

[StrongLurk]

This Grizzlies team is so bad with Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson.

Bron is the GOAT scorer at the rim.

[LAmbruh]

what a cut by Lebron


goat

[Nike D'Antoni]

what a cut by Lebron


goat

what a pass by Gasol too.

[LAmbruh]

Another 3 by Lebron


splash after splash


so damn wet

[Nike D'Antoni]

Kuzma airball three. The Lakers shot like 5 -6 airballs today.

[SATAN]

LeBron sits and there goes the 10 point lead :facepalm

[LAmbruh]

LeBron sits and there goes the 10 point lead :facepalm

per tradition :oldlol:

[Nike D'Antoni]

Gasol with 5 fouls.

[LAmbruh]

Queef continues to be useless


Grizzlies take another lead with Lebron out :oldlol:

[StrongLurk]

Refs have been bad for both teams all game

Bron with another efficient layup

[LAmbruh]

Schroder has been such a clutch addition just as I predicted



LMAO @ Rondo stans

[DoctorP]

I've seen enough. Bran #2 all time

[LAmbruh]

so god damn strong


LeDaddy

[Kingwillball]

One thing the Lakers need is another big who can protect rim by deadline. They should try and pry Whiteside on the cheap. On Lakers I think he would actually be engaged and try.

[StrongLurk]

One thing the Lakers need is another big who can protect rim by deadline. They should try and pry Whiteside on the cheap. On Lakers I think he would actually be engaged and try.

Idk about Whiteside, but the Lakers definitely could use one more rim protecting big. Literally just someone who can be tall and guard the rim for 8 minutes/game.

[DoctorP]

One thing the Lakers need is another big who can protect rim by deadline. They should try and pry Whiteside on the cheap. On Lakers I think he would actually be engaged and try.

They were fine last year until pelinka screwed the pooch

[AlternativeAcc.]

Schroder has been such a clutch addition just as I predicted



LMAO @ Rondo stans

We never lose

:banana:

[StrongLurk]

Refs definitely trying to give the Lakers the W at this point

[lilteapot]

lakers spacing is weird

[LAmbruh]

i need those Lebron shits

[LAmbruh]

We never lose

:banana:

:hammertime::dancin:basketball

[StrongLurk]

AD is too good

[LAmbruh]

clutch call by Voegel out that TO

[SATAN]

Schroder has been such a clutch addition just as I predicted



LMAO @ Rondo stans

:lol

[StrongLurk]

LeGOAT :banana:

[LAmbruh]

Mister Fourth Quarter


LeFade

[SATAN]

LeBron carrying these bums as usual

[LAmbruh]

HAHA


LeDaddy Takeover


Another miserable night for Stronglurk :lol


(I win)

[Nike D'Antoni]

The Lakers have played at like 5 % today. With 5 - 6 airball shots, not many free throw attempts. No Aggressivness.

[StrongLurk]

LeGOAT AGAIN :bowdown:

[Doranku]

What a shot. :bowdown:

[Kingwillball]

Lebron is so damn good still..

[SATAN]

Wow :applause:

[lilteapot]

oh my goodness those shots...

[LAmbruh]

clutch LeFade


clutch LeBlock



deploy the buffet bois, we eatin ribs again :banana:

[TheGoatest]

The behind the back dribble, then the clutch mid range jumper.
And then the block on the other end.

:banana: What a GOAT!

[Kingwillball]

Has Kuzma improved at all in last 3 years ?

[LAmbruh]

The behind the back dribble, then the clutch mid range jumper.
And then the block on the other end.

:banana: What a GOAT!

https://media.giphy.com/media/L4eiv18RmXFd6nnb4S/giphy.gif

[StrongLurk]

Bron just had to get another pointless turnover in again.

Lakers bench was horrible this game, they really need KCP/Caruso back.

[TheGoatest]

The assist to Kuzma's open layup to close the game. How clutch can you get? :eek:

[Nike D'Antoni]

Kuzma hits a clutch game winner

[LAmbruh]

The assist to Kuzma's open layup to close the game. How clutch can you get? :eek:

:pimp:

[Taurus]

Lakers definitely point shaving at the end there

[ThatCoolKid]

Lebron still the best player on the planet.

[LAmbruh]

Lebron still the best player on the planet.

:dancin:hammertime:

[Axe]

Another L for ja morant :oldlol:

[Axe]

Has Kuzma improved at all in last 3 years ?
Nah, there's still doubt about that.

[TheGoatest]

Has Kuzma improved at all in last 3 years ?

I friggin WISH that he hadn't improved from his 2018-19 season. As long as he stayed the same. The problem is that he actually regressed from that season, and so far somehow managed to have his peak as a player at the age of 23. WTF??

And I don't want to hear any SHIT about how it's impossible to score next to LeBron and AD because Schroder seems to be doing just fine. Nothing crazy, but he's averaging 15 ppg, a perfectly reasonable expectation for Kuzma last season.

And by the way, he's gotten to start the previous two games, which was another excuse for him - that he wasn't the type of player who can make an impact off the bench. And he is putting up the same, crappy inconsistent numbers.

Impossible for him to put up decent scoring numbers next to LeBron and AD.
Coming off an injury.
Not getting a start.

All of these excuses have either expired or flat out proven wrong. He has no more excuses. He just plain SUCKS. Every once in a while he'll have a game to make you think that he's good, but then he'll have a game where he scores 5 points on 2-5 shooting in 30 minutes. The Lakers screwed up by not trading him when he had some trade value. They could've been even better now, but it's alright. They'll still win the chip again if they stay healthy.

[MrFonzworth]

Another L for ja morant :oldlol:

He's injured you foreign fakkit

[Axe]

He's injured you foreign fakkit
:cry: