1/30 Lakers @ Hawks: No Lebron, no problem.

[bison]

Lebron flew back to LA to get his knee checked out. expect another big game from beastbrook.

[ShawkFactory]

Hawks are one of the hottest teams in the league. I’ve got them by 10-15

[bison]

No D being played by either team. It’s already looking like a big night for triple doublebrook

[ShawkFactory]

Capela can't guard Davis at all. Okongwu needs to get 25+ minutes.

[bison]

Bradley is useless. Time to start Reaves over him on games lebron isn’t playing

[insight]

Capela can't guard Davis at all. Okongwu needs to get 25+ minutes.

Davis can't guard Capela either. He needs to be more aggressive on the offense end, too passive.

[Spurs m8]

By "knee checked out", we mean another round of illegal PED activity....seems about that time of year

[bison]

Talen “Air” Horton tucker with the mj lay up

[ShawkFactory]

Carmelo really isn't good.

[bison]

Carmelo really isn't good.

Doesn’t need to be. If he comes off the bench 12-15 mins a night, hides on defense and hits a few spot up 3s, that’s really all we need from him.

[ShawkFactory]

Doesn’t need to be. If he comes off the bench 12-15 mins a night, hides on defense and hits a few spot up 3s, that’s really all we need from him.

I suppose. Maybe it's because Bron is out but he looks like he's trying to do too much today. He doesn't even attempt to look elsewhere when he has the ball.

It's honestly a relief whenever he gets it.

[bison]

Some of Westbrook’s turnovers confound me. This guy has to have ADHD syndrome.

[ImKobe]

AD & WB look so much better when they're playing without Bran.

[bison]

Lol trae is getting NO calls

[ImKobe]

This is the MVP Davis I've been waiting for, he should be getting 30+ every game man.

[ShawkFactory]

Lakers shoot 71% in the first half..

[bison]

Russ shot selection has been very good this game, and he’s been finding cutters and spot up shooters. If he plays like this consistently, the 4 or 5 TO’s he gives up a night become forgiveable.

[Hey Yo]

AD & WB look so much better when they're playing without Bran.

Then why did the duo get beat 2x by OKC earlier in the season?

[ImKobe]

Then why did the duo get beat 2x by OKC earlier in the season?

Lakers were down by like 20 to the Pistons in the 3rd with Bran and then went on a run to win the game after he got ejected lmao. Also, the Lakers lost 10 out of 17 while Davis was out and they had a weak ass schedule. They got blown out by the Spurs and lost to the Pacers at home..

[Hey Yo]

Didnt answer the question, chico

[bison]

Then why did the duo get beat 2x by OKC earlier in the season?

Those games didn’t count bro :kobe:

Everyone knows the REAL season starts in feb

[jmcwilliams]

Does it seem that Russel Westbrook plays well when Lebron is Gone?

[ShawkFactory]

Does it seem that Russel Westbrook plays well when Lebron is Gone?

He doesn't play well unless he has complete control of the offense

[bison]

Does it seem that Russel Westbrook plays well when Lebron is Gone?

Well Russ needs the ball and to be heavily involved in the offense in order for him to optimize his talents. Obv can’t do that when lebron is in the game. But he does also play much better when AD is on the floor. Vogel has to really stagger Bron and Russ minutes when Bron returns from his yearly PED injections.

[RRR3]

He doesn't play well unless he has complete control of the offense
He had control of the offense last year and was the worst player in the league for the first half of the season.

[jmcwilliams]

Well Russ needs the ball and to be heavily involved in the offense in order for him to optimize his talents. Obv can’t do that when lebron is in the game. But he does also play much better when AD is on the floor. Vogel has to really stagger Bron and Russ minutes when Bron returns from his yearly PED injections.

Isn't that the critique of Bronball? Players cannot find a rhythm because Bron is so ball dominant?

[ShawkFactory]

Isn't that the critique of Bronball? Players cannot find a rhythm because Bron is so ball dominant?

Couldn’t you critique Westbrook as well?

No everything is about lebron

[ShawkFactory]

DeAndre Hunter is really good. If he can stay healthy he’s a definite all star level player

[bison]

What exactly does bogdanovic do on the Hawks

[bison]

Bench Melo for the night and bring monk back in :facepalm:

[bison]

AD picking a real bad time to start shooting jumpers again

[Manny98]

Trae completely picking apart this Lakers defense

[Manny98]

Monk playing possessed tonight, just give him the ball and get the **** outta way

[k0kakw0rld]

Ice "mudafukin Trae :bowdown:

[bison]

Damn, Malik running out of magic at the end here

[Manny98]

Hawks are back!

East just got bloodier wouldn't want to see them in the first round

[k0kakw0rld]

Trae completely picking apart this Lakers defense

Trae > Ree

[Manny98]

Trae > Ree

Cringe

[k0kakw0rld]

Hawks are back!

East just got bloodier wouldn't want to see them in the first round

We are here too!

[bison]

I’m not mad. Good effort. Trae and okongwu picked us apart in the 4th

[StrongLurk]

Bron would've closed this game out with the W easily.

[jmcwilliams]

Bron would've closed this game out with the W easily.

Agreed. This is where bron really excels. He makes the right plays at the right times.

[ShawkFactory]

7 in a row for the Hawks. The encouraging part of this game is I really feel like the Lakers played very well and it still wasn't enough.

Wins over Heat, Bucks, Lakers, Hornets, Celtics, T'Wolves, and Kings. Not exactly an easy stretch.

[Full Court]

I think you mean no Lebron, no difference.

I've seen enough. Monk is the best player on the Lakers. Hands down.

[Manny98]

We are here too!
Who,? :lol

[fsvr54]

Okongwu is going to be a PROBLEM for years.

[ShawkFactory]

I think you mean no Lebron, no difference.

I've seen enough. Monk is the best player on the Lakers. Hands down.

No he's not. He got hot shooting but he was being guarded by Trae quite a bit.

DeAndre Hunter, who is the only truly good perimeter defender on the Hawks, spent most of his time on Russ.

[insight]

Agreed. This is where bron really excels. He makes the right plays at the right times.
This was the worst game of the Hawks 7 game winning streak. Nobody said anything last time the Hawks played when the Hawks had to play with a bunch of G-Leaguers. This is the 1st time all season the Hawks have had their full roster and they are a problem with or without Lebron.

[sportjames23]

Op…:oldlol:

[bullettooth]

LOL @ Lakers with another big fat L.

LeBron23, TheCorporation and all other LeBron homers, this one's for you:

https://c.tenor.com/a4yDwGZk4k4AAAAC/dj-khaled-another-one.gif

[ShawkFactory]

Okongwu is going to be a PROBLEM for years.

People thought I was crazy when I said that he's better than Capela.

[insight]

Hawks are back!

East just got bloodier wouldn't want to see them in the first round

The Hawks are back and very dangerous!!!!
Earlier this season they looked terrible, now even when they have bad games like today, they still can pull out wins.

[k0kakw0rld]

Who,? :lol
You are not this stupid right? :confusedshrug:

[insight]

People thought I was crazy when I said that he's better than Capela.
Okongwu is not better yet, just more talented but he has more impact than Capella this season.
Capela is not playing well. He is the QB on defense, the main communicator and the backbone of the starting defense. He has been a step slow all season missing easy lob layups and has no lift I think he is still injured. Both are going to need to play well to make a deep playoff run.

[bullettooth]

https://i.imgflip.com/5tym8r.jpg

[ShawkFactory]

Okongwu is not better yet, just more talented but he has more impact than Capella this season.
Capela is not playing well. He is the QB on defense, the main communicator and the backbone of the starting defense. He has been a step slow all season missing easy lob layups and has no lift I think he is still injured. Both are going to need to play well to make a deep playoff run.

You're right about him being slow. But that also works to his detriment on defense. Has really hasn't been good on that end.

[Spurs m8]

https://i.imgflip.com/5tym8r.jpg

:roll:

[insight]

You're right about him being slow. But that also works to his detriment on defense. Has really hasn't been good on that end.

Agreed! He was playing at an All-Star level last year, this year I prefer Okongwu because Capella is so bad from the line.

[RRR3]

Looks like there is a problem without LeBron. Another OP failure.

[bison]

I think you mean no Lebron, no difference.

I've seen enough. Monk is the best player on the Lakers. Hands down.

I think you’re right about no lebron no difference. If lebron played he would freeze out monk and wb and we wouldn’t get the same production from other players. In other words we would have lost anyway, with lebron bricking 3s during crucial plays.

[Spurs m8]

Yeah I'm back to no lebron, no difference

Was a loss either way

And bison is correct, above

[SpaceJam]

Pumping out stats in L’s. That’s the MVP Davis I know

[Lebron23]

Thread Backfired.

[Manny98]

You are not this stupid right? :confusedshrug:
I know you're not talking about the Raptors because they're not comp

[Full Court]

Yeah I'm back to no lebron, no difference

Was a loss either way

And bison is correct, above

Yeah, Bison is an intelligent poster. Probably because he's an actual Lakers fan and not a Brony.

[TheGoatest]

Pumping out stats in L’s. That’s the MVP Davis I know

Yes, good to be reminded what AD was in New Orleans.

[HALLandOATES]

How’d ad look?

[AirBonner]

No LeBron no WIN

[Full Court]

How’d ad look?

Very, very, very fragile. Like a porcelain doll.