Nets vs Lakers GT

[Manny98]

Interested to see how Drummond fairs against our bigs

[SATAN]

Nets struggling :milton

[HBK_Kliq_2]

Losing at half to Lakers Hahahaha wow I'm so scared of playoff choker harden capping your ceiling. You can't even beat the worst team in the league without harden

Marc Gasol pretending to be hurt so he doesn't have to be a bench warmer for Drummond and Harrell

Lowry has been pretending to be hurt since he failed to get any trade offers

Hahahahah both in shambles without Kawhi

[HylianNightmare]

Kyrie acting like an entitled little bitch

[HBK_Kliq_2]

Drummond is eating. Starting lamarcus over Claxton is stupid Hahahaha overly offensive minded.

[Im Still Ballin]

This Drummond guy is physical! A real raging bull!

[RRR3]

Hamtardo is gonna get destroyed if KD can’t beat the Lakers bench :oldlol:

[insidehoops]

Not an Andre Drummond fan, but will give him a chance especially once the Lakers are at full strength eventually.

[insidehoops]

Bring back Kyrie and Schroder.

[light]

lol at the Nets

[insidehoops]

Andre Drummond bullying out there.

[Im Still Ballin]

Say what you want about Drummond, but he's playing great tonight

Given the Lakers current situation regarding injuries, they need Drummond's 18 PPG on 56% TS. It's roughly what he put up last season.

When healthy, they'll only need maybe 10-13 PPG from him -- which should be of a higher efficiency. Closer to 60% TS would suffice.

[insidehoops]

Random Lakers shining.

[light]

How are the Nets supposed to beat the Lakers in the playoffs with that Laker defense?

it's not going to happen

[bison]

Lakers defense dismantling Brooklyn.

[HBK_Kliq_2]

Damn lol super embarrassing for nets

[DoctorP]

Lakers showing they are a good team even without their stars. Props to Vogel for keeping the ship afloat.

I still think Nets will pull this out but they look in disarray against the Laker defense.

[Manny98]

Well... Shit

[insidehoops]

Nets No. 1 ranked offense in the league this season.

Lakers No. 1 ranked defense in the league this season.

Both teams missing multiple stars, though.

[Kingwillball]

My only question for Lakers when big dawgs come back are the role players still gonna play with confidence like now ( Morris, THT, KCP ect)

[Thenameless]

Glad to see the Lakers aren't getting blown out. If they can do this without AD and Lebron, I can't wait to see Brooklyn in the Finals.

[Im Still Ballin]

Drummond is a guy that must be analyzed in the right context. His offensive rebounds, shot attempts, and overall efficiency are of most concern.

He gets a lot of offensive boards because he misses a lot of put-backs, which affects his shooting efficiency.

One could look at his raw stat-line and assume he was disruptive to the offense, which isn't always true. Sometimes it can be, but I doubt that'll be true when this team is healthy. He won't have enough possessions to do so.

[Thenameless]

My only question for Lakers when big dawgs come back are the role players still gonna play with confidence like now ( Morris, THT, KCP ect)

This is exactly what the Laker support players needed a chance to do. Now they know they can handle these guys.

[light]

Blake Griffin will save them

[Manny98]

Aldridge getting destroyed by Drummond :(

[DoctorP]

Nets playing like ass lol

[Kiddlovesnets]

Now Lakers fans and lebronstans will still deny that they have big three with Drummond?

[DoctorP]

Lakers owned that 3rd quarter.

Nets look bombed and depleted without Kyrie and Harden

[Kingwillball]

Drummond is clumsy on offense but still is decent and will get even better looks once LBJ and AD get back. Also with Lebron and AD with Drummond are going to blungeon Nets and other teams on glass and in paint.

[DoctorP]

https://media3.giphy.com/media/69obw647Zbfjs95q5n/giphy.gif

[light]

Nets defense can't stop Lakers bench from domination

[Kingwillball]

Lakers owned that 3rd quarter.

Nets look bombed and depleted without Kyrie and Harden

Lakers without Lebron AD Kuzma Schroeder Matthews and Gasol.. so there is that

[light]

Just give the Lakers the championship already.

There's no way the Nets can hang.

[Im Still Ballin]

The Lakers matchup well with Brooklyn, especially when Davis and LeBron return. Lots of physicality, size, and athleticism -- the best defense in the league.

[DoctorP]

Lakers without Lebron AD Kuzma Schroeder Matthews and Gasol.. so there is that

indeed. statement made.

[bison]

Mclemore is unconscious right now

[Im Still Ballin]

If this is what McLemore is going to bring to this team, then LA made a great move getting him.

[DoctorP]

Durants overrated. Clearly the 3rd wheel behind Harden and Kyrie

[aceman]

If Lakers win this will it be biggest upset in regular season game??

[Thenameless]

Now Lakers fans and lebronstans will still deny that they have big three with Drummond?

I'm no Lebron whatever, but I'll agree that we have a Big 3 if we get Lillard, Curry, or even Beal. But, no, not with Drummond.

[DoctorP]

I'm no Lebron whatever, but I'll agree that we have a Big 3 if we get Lillard, Curry, or even Beal. But, no, not with Drummond.

i agree. not a big 3 but Lakers clearly have their intimidating frontcourt presence again. thats what they had last year

[light]

The Nets defense is so bad

[Thenameless]

If this is what McLemore is going to bring to this team, then LA made a great move getting him.

Let's not count our eggs too early. It's one game. But can't wait til AD and Lebron get back.

[kawhileonard2]

Just give the Lakers the championship already.

There's no way the Nets can hang.

Nets already beat the Lakers when Lebron was playing and no Kyrie nor KD nor LA nor Blake.

[kawhileonard2]

Durants overrated. Clearly the 3rd wheel behind Harden and Kyrie

Why was Lebron afraid then

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?489748-When-KD-and-Lebron-go-head-to-head

[DoctorP]

Why was Lebron afraid then

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?489748-When-KD-and-Lebron-go-head-to-head

LeBron afraid?

https://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/1001/nba_g_james_gb2_576.jpg

[Kiddlovesnets]

Take KD out now, its over.

[Thenameless]

Nets already beat the Lakers when Lebron was playing and no Kyrie nor KD nor LA nor Blake.

Can't wait to face the Clippers if they can make it that far.

[DoctorP]

Nash's hair game is on point.

[It's A VC3!!!]

Extremely disgusted with the Nets tonight, specifically Kyrie & Durant. Kyrie getting his ass handed to him by Dennis. Kyrie 0 assists in 21 minutes. Kyrie getting ejected for stupid banter. Just selfish & sad on his part. Durant with 8 turnovers. How the hell do you have 8 turnovers in 24 minutes. Dude, take care of the damn ball. He had 6 against the Pelicans & it's beyond frustrating. From the opening tip it was obvious that the Nets didn't want to play hard. A 20 point loss to a team missing LeBron, AD, Kuzma, and Dennis is embarrassing.

[Kiddlovesnets]

3pt shooting this half: LAL 10/16, BKN 0/13, what a joke this is.

[light]

The Nets need to think about working on some defense.

[HBK_Kliq_2]

The addition by subtraction of Kuzma not playing is probably what did it. Durant is also rusty and has been carried by Harden\Irving all season.

[light]

Extremely disgusted with the Nets tonight, specifically Kyrie & Durant. Kyrie getting his ass handed to him by Dennis. Kyrie 0 assists in 21 minutes. Kyrie getting ejected for stupid banter. Just selfish & sad on his part. Durant with 8 turnovers. How the hell do you have 8 turnovers in 24 minutes. Dude, take care of the damn ball. He had 6 against the Pelicans & it's beyond frustrating. From the opening tip it was obvious that the Nets didn't want to play hard. A 20 point loss to a team missing LeBron, AD, Kuzma, and Dennis is embarrassing.

They crumbled under pressure.

That's their MO unless they have the support of winners like LeBron or Steph.

[kawhileonard2]

Nets didn't give a shi** about this game unless everyone on LA was playing. This is like going to work when you know your boss won't be there, you wont do much that day. But when you know your boss will be there you know you have to bring it.

[light]

Let's not count our eggs too early. It's one game. But can't wait til AD and Lebron get back.

McLemore was already shooting well from the corners on the Rockets - 50% from one and I believe 44% from the other (something like that). His above the break threes (in the 20-25% range) was keeping his percentage down.

He'll shoot well from the corners with LeBron and AD of course.

[999Guy]

Schroeder/THT is too much athleticism for BKN.


Jrue and Middleton will literally slaughter them off the dribble. Jrue may have an unthinkable series like he did against Portland where he played like Harden offensively and Tony Allen defensively.

[Thenameless]

3pt shooting this half: LAL 10/16, BKN 0/13, what a joke this is.

As much as I'm happy about the win, I wish we could have saved those numbers for the Finals.

[Kiddlovesnets]

As much as I'm happy about the win, I wish we could have saved those numbers for the Finals.

Save it for the Bucks/Heat then, we are not going to make it. I hope Nash will learn from the playoffs experience and become more competent next year, we have to contend in 2022 season since the big three's all have players options then.
:banghead:

[SATAN]

Save it for the Bucks/Heat then, we are not going to make it. I hope Nash will learn from the playoffs experience and become more competent next year, we have to contend in 2022 season since the big three's all have players options then.
:banghead:

This dude is already waving the flag :roll: :facepalm

You can't really take much from this game. Durant 20 mins or whatever. No Harden. Kyrie ejected. There was a lack of cohesion this game but they will look much different come playoffs with the big 3 all healthy.

[Thenameless]

Save it for the Bucks/Heat then, we are not going to make it. I hope Nash will learn from the playoffs experience and become more competent next year, we have to contend in 2022 season since the big three's all have players options then.
:banghead:

Keep your head up my friend. The Nets will get it together. Too much talent. See you in the Finals.

[Stanley Kobrick]

Nets didn't give a shi** about this game unless everyone on LA was playing. This is like going to work when you know your boss won't be there, you wont do much that day. But when you know your boss will be there you know you have to bring it.

This clippers fan sure seems super disheveled and crushed over a Nets regular season loss. Does anyone know why? Can anyone figure it out?

[LBJ]

:roll:

Without AD, Lebron, Kuzma, Gasol , Mathews.
If Nets cant handle Drummond in frontcourt, just imagine when those come back lol.

[kawhileonard2]

:roll:

Without AD, Lebron, Kuzma, Gasol , Mathews.
If Nets cant handle Drummond in frontcourt, just imagine when those come back lol.

Harden beat them by himself with Lebron playing.

[Tobio-Star]

Sheesh I can feel the sweat running down LeHaters rn

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

The Nets really are pathetic on defense. :lol No Bron. No Davis and they allow 126 points?

Good team effort from LA though. Big win for them obviously.

[Tobio-Star]

Ben McLemore about to be Markieff 2.0 :banana:

[LAmbruh]

Nets didn't give a shi** about this game unless everyone on LA was playing. This is like going to work when you know your boss won't be there, you wont do much that day. But when you know your boss will be there you know you have to bring it.


This clippers fan sure seems super disheveled and crushed over a Nets regular season loss. Does anyone know why? Can anyone figure it out?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVHi2kJLXVo

[Akeem34TheDream]

Lakers are STACKED.

[BlackMamba8]

Wow....lakers are stacked....and Lebum needs all this help for real? This doesn't help him in the GOAT case....he has SOOOO MANY SUPERSTARS on one team....SMH

[light]

The Lakers can shoot too AND they play defense.

That was the difference in this one and it's going to be the difference later.

[Kiddlovesnets]

Okay so can we stop with this 'Lebron is GOAT if he beats the Nets superteam' nonsense? Lebron has a superteam himself and the Lakers were pre-season and mid-season favorites before the injuries. This is ring or bust for Lebron, lets not act like its some kind of underdog title if he pulls it off, its nothing like Dirk's 2011 run.

[Axe]

The lakers without bran somehow get better when kuzma is absent as well.

[ArbitraryWater]

The Nets are a joke without Harden


Absolute joke


Harden >> KD

[RRR3]

Wow....lakers are stacked....and Lebum needs all this help for real? This doesn't help him in the GOAT case....he has SOOOO MANY SUPERSTARS on one team....SMH
He has AD. Who else could you possibly call a superstar?

Awful troll is awful.

[ArbitraryWater]

Nets No. 1 ranked offense in the league this season.

Lakers No. 1 ranked defense in the league this season.

Both teams missing multiple stars, though.

The Nets were NOT missing multiple stars

Dont be distracted

[Kiddlovesnets]

He has AD. Who else could you possibly call a superstar?

Awful troll is awful.

Lakers have big three Lebron, Davis and Drummond, these three combined are about as good as Nets' Durant, Harden and Irving.

[ArbitraryWater]

Lakers have big three Lebron, Davis and Drummond, these three combined are about as good as Nets' Durant, Harden and Irving.

Who is Drummond as good as?

[Kiddlovesnets]

Who is Drummond as good as?

Drummond dominated against Bam and then Aldridge, hes putting up prime Dwight numbers. Lakers are stacked, as pre-season and mid-season title favorites this is ring or bust. Dont brag about beating a 'superteam' when Lebron already has the most stacked superteam himself.

[Axe]

Drummond dominated against Bam and then Aldridge, hes putting up prime Dwight numbers. Lakers are stacked, as pre-season and mid-season title favorites this is ring or bust. Dont brag about beating a 'superteam' when Lebron already has the most stacked superteam himself.
Rofl @bam. He just couldn't even lead the heat to a winning record by himself alone. And what do you expect about a washed-up aldridge who's reaching his 36th later this year?

[Kiddlovesnets]

Rofl @bam. He just couldn't even lead the heat to a winning record by himself alone. And what do you expect about a washed-up aldridge who's reaching his 36th later this year?

Aldridge shut down Zion last game, he still got it. But Drummond is on a different level, he dominated in the paint.

[ArbitraryWater]

Drummond dominated against Bam and then Aldridge, hes putting up prime Dwight numbers. Lakers are stacked, as pre-season and mid-season title favorites this is ring or bust. Dont brag about beating a 'superteam' when Lebron already has the most stacked superteam himself.

You said combined those three are as good.

I ask who is Drummond as good as.

[Mr.GOAT2408]

There is no excuse for the Lakers to lose to the Nets if both teams are at full strength, beating them will be as impressive and legacy defining as beating the injured Heat last season

[Manny98]

Lakers have big three Lebron, Davis and Drummond, these three combined are about as good as Nets' Durant, Harden and Irving.
How?

KD & Lebron are about equal

Harden & AD are about equal

Kyrie is wayyyy better than Drummond :oldlol:

[Manny98]

He has AD. Who else could you possibly call a superstar?

Awful troll is awful.
Drummond apparently :oldlol:

[ArbitraryWater]

How?

KD & Lebron are about equal

Harden & AD are about equal

Kyrie is wayyyy better than Drummond :oldlol:


Harden is definitely much better than AD.

He might be better than KD, even.

[Axe]

Drummond apparently :oldlol:
When was the last time he won a playoff series?

[r0drig0lac]

i agree. not a big 3 but Lakers clearly have their intimidating frontcourt presence again. thats what they had last year

this

[Manny98]

When was the last time he won a playoff series?
He hasn't even won a playoff game let alone series :oldlol:

[Thenameless]

Harden is definitely much better than AD.

He might be better than KD, even.

Sort of. He always looks awesome during the regular season. But Durant and AD have also shown that they can get it done in the playoffs. AD wasn't far off from winning FMVP. It's close either way.

[Bronbron23]

Nets can't defend for shit. Couldn't even keep a lakers squad without their 2 best players under 120. No way they beat a healthy lakers squad in the finals.

[Hey Yo]

Lakers have big three Lebron, Davis and Drummond, these three combined are about as good as Nets' Durant, Harden and Irving.

dumb

[tpols]

How?

KD & Lebron are about equal

Harden & AD are about equal

Kyrie is wayyyy better than Drummond :oldlol:

Styles make fights. The Nets simply can't compete with a frontline of Drummond, AD, and LeBron. They're giving up like 150 lbs in their frontcourt. Even if they get a stop, they aren't getting any rebound.

[Kingwillball]

Nets have the bigger names and maybe more top line talent BUT Lakers will have size and strength plus rebounding edge and superior defense. Lakers have more “ dogs” on team as well just tougher group of guys. Harrel Morris Caruso even Schroeder are roughneck type of players.

[ArbitraryWater]

Styles make fights. The Nets simply can't compete with a frontline of Drummond, AD, and LeBron. They're giving up like 150 lbs in their frontcourt. Even if they get a stop, they aren't getting any rebound.


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[light]

Nets have the bigger names and maybe more top line talent BUT Lakers will have size and strength plus rebounding edge and superior defense. Lakers have more “ dogs” on team as well just tougher group of guys. Harrel Morris Caruso even Schroeder are roughneck type of players.

The size and strength is irrelevant. The rebounding edge is irrelevant.

It's all about the Lakers defense.

It comes down to the fact that the Lakers can score with anyone in the league - anyone in history when they're healthy - and they also have the best defense in the league.

If it was like an All-Star game where neither side defended then the Nets would certainly have a chance regardless of the Lakers size, strength, rebounding, etc.

Defense really does win championships and it's not only about the actual defense per se but also the fact that "defense" is code for "which team is committed to doing the hard stuff?" The Lakers are committed to doing the hard work that defense requires while the Nets want it easy.

[Kiddlovesnets]

This season is a lost course, just play it out and hope KD stays healthy while Nash gains playoffs coaching experience so he'd get better next year. We need to try to get Brook Lopez next season as our starting center, he had good history with us and he will be great defending big centers. Claxton should get better and ready to play more minutes too, a playoffs experience should help him too. May keep Aldridge if hes willing to take a David West role as backup C/PF. We need to add 3-D wing players too, lets see what we can do then. Our championship window may be only in 2022 season, so its ring or bust next year.