Lakers vs. Celtics Game Thread

[Lebron23]

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[Full Court]

Are Horford and Williams still out? If they are, it'll be another stat padding opportunity for LeBum.

[Wally450]

Hopefully the Celtics play better than they have the last two games...

[Full Court]

Celtics up by double digits already.

Bronie started the game with a turnover.

[Spurs m8]

Celtics up by double digits already.

Bronie started the game with a turnover.

I'd be surprised if he didn't tbh

[Spurs m8]

Can he feast on a real team like he did the worst team in the conference?

Or will LeFrontRunner come out like he has his whole career?

[Full Court]

Can he feast on a real team like he did the worst team in the conference?

Or will LeFrontRunner come out like he has his whole career?

He should be having a great game. Both of the Celtics' bigs are out, they have no rim protection, and they're coming on the second of back-to-back games. This should be a stat-padding game for LeShrivel.

[Chuckbe]

Reeves is the best white player in the league

[Full Court]

Reeves is the best white player in the league

He's the second best player on the Lakers.

[Chuckbe]

LeBron sits, Celtic's go on a run :facepalm

[SATAN]

Reeves is the best player in the league

ftfy

[SATAN]

Ah, yes. Classic Brick. Here goes all the momentum.

An MJ stan buddy told me the Lakers should trade LeBron. He was actually serious. Guy barely watches games. You can't make this shit up. :facepalm

[Spurs m8]

He should be having a great game. Both of the Celtics' bigs are out, they have no rim protection, and they're coming on the second of back-to-back games. This should be a stat-padding game for LeShrivel.

They've also been out of form

[SATAN]

Pat Bev :oldlol:

[red1]

turned the game on saw pat beverly miss a layup and now Im gonna turn the game off

[Chuckbe]

turned the game on saw pat beverly miss a layup and now Im gonna turn the game off

He missed two in a row :facepalm

[Smook A.]

Tatum & Brown. It's fun watching these two :applause:

[Yeezy]

why is jayson tatum ( a kobe guy ) league mvp front runner right now

and last year why didn't devin booker (another kobe guy) also win mvp since he basically did the same shit tatum is doing right now

[RRR3]

why is jayson tatum ( a kobe guy ) league mvp front runner right now

and last year why didn't devin booker (another kobe guy) also win mvp since he basically did the same shit tatum is doing right now
Because Tatum is a great defender.

[Yeezy]

Because Tatum is a great defender.

that could explain the flip flopping the media does on criteria except...


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[RRR3]

AD getting abused on defense. DPOY doe

[Chuckbe]

Where was this Tatum against the Warriors/Clippers?

[AirBonner]

Where was this Tatum against the Warriors/Clippers?

Players have off games bud. Long season

[SATAN]

Bron. Holy shit. :bowdown:

[Im Still Ballin]

Anthony Diesel Davis rampage alert! 40-point game incoming!

[Yeezy]

Bron. Holy shit. :bowdown:

what was that.. a near free throw line windmill

yeah he's not juicing at all

[Spurs m8]

LeCarried by AD again

[SATAN]

Russ hits 3...turnover incoming...

[AirBonner]

Celtics offense literally not doing shit for two quarters

[Spurs m8]

Russ hits 3...turnover incoming...

Thats our LeTurnover

[Im Still Ballin]

Lakers!

[AlternativeAcc.]

Lebron!!!!!!!!!!!!
MVP!!!!

[ImKobe]

Cmon gotta go to AD to end the game... they got no answer.

[Gruppenführer]

Loston choking again.

[Chuckbe]

Tatum is a fraud

[SaltyMeatballs]

LeBron is so good man…

[AlternativeAcc.]

LeBron is so good man…

Best in the world.

#OnlyLeBronCan

[RRR3]

LeBron needs to rest. Ham needs to recognize that. Go to Davis.

[ImKobe]

LeBron is so good man…

He's great when he's not jacking 3s.. Tatum & Brown are having 2018 ECF flashbacks.

[SaltyMeatballs]

That pick n roll is so dangerous

[Full Court]

Celtics completely suck without Horford. Lol.

[Yeezy]

Celtics playing way too small. horrible coaching

[RRR3]

This is why Disasterbrook can’t playin the fourth quarter. Momentum killing plays.

[Yeezy]

Celtics completely suck without Horford. Lol.

Grant Williams is their center.. he's 6'6

[SATAN]

turned the game on saw pat beverly miss a layup and now Im gonna turn the game off

:milton

[SaltyMeatballs]

LeBron again!!!

[SaltyMeatballs]

TOO. EASY.

:bowdown:

[SATAN]

LeGOAT.

[Lebron23]

Vintage Bron. 2012 Miami Heat would destroy these Celtics team

[SaltyMeatballs]

If LeBron finished that the place would have erupted

[imdaman99]

This is why Disasterbrook can’t playin the fourth quarter. Momentum killing plays.

Yep. I would not play him in the 4th no matter how many blocks he has. I don't care about his defense on Tatum either. Anyone else on the Lakers will stop him

[dankok8]

Wow Lakers totally turning the game around. Super impressive and Celtics look rattled.

[Mask the Embiid]

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[SATAN]

AD :rockon:

[ImKobe]

MVP Davis.

[Yeezy]

I'm glad the Celtics screwed themselves tonight. made an irrelevant game seem interesting


Celtics might still win too

[ImKobe]

Someone tell Bran he's not a great 3PT shooter..

[AlternativeAcc.]

LeBron accounted for 60 of the Lakers points.

He's the best in the world by a huge margin.

Haters having another tough night :djparty

[RRR3]

Ham is an utter retard. No idea how to coach at the end of games. He’s trying to lose. Going away from what works, having Westbrook out there when he doesn’t even handle the ball (thus making him completely useless). The mans braindead

[Im Still Ballin]

Jesus christ AD.

[SATAN]

AD with another choke. :facepalm

[AirBonner]

Tatum clutch as fvck

[Full Court]

LeShrivel!!!


:roll::roll:

[Yeezy]

:lol

[SATAN]

Celtics should win this. Lakers look tired.

[ImKobe]

Someone tell Bran he's not a great 3PT shooter...

[dankok8]

Lakers were up 12 with 3 mins. This shouldn't happen...

[Yeezy]

Jesus christ AD.

you act like lebrons clutch free throw misses aren't 10 fold that of davis

[nineiron]

Lmao

Tatum nailing that turnaround right in Lebalds face

[AlternativeAcc.]

Lakers were up 12 with 3 mins. This shouldn't happen...

AD is a massive choker.

[AirBonner]

Celtics should win this. Lakers look tired.

Uh you guys have Anthony Kareem Davis and we on a back to back with a 6’4 center

[imdaman99]

Can't believe AD stay missing clutch FTs :lol

[SaltyMeatballs]

AD all you needed was 1 free throw my guy

[1987_Lakers]

Thanks AD, lol.

[Full Court]

Someone tell Bran he's not a great 3PT shooter...

Somebody tell LeShrivel he's not clutch.

[RRR3]

AD is an ELITE choker.

[Yeezy]

Someone tell Bran he's not a great 3PT shooter...

it was tied. he had to take it. he only passes it when they're down 1

[nineiron]

Of course Lecancer wants the last shot when the game’s tied

[D-Wait]

Skip will have a field day tomorrow after that Lebron brick.

[Chuckbe]

Everyone knew that was gonna be a brick

[Yeezy]

Thanks AD, lol.

lebron needed 1 to win and took a 3 that hit the bottom of the net somehow

[coin24]

Great lockdown D from letiny and a classic bricked game winner attempt :lol

[ImKobe]

AD is an ELITE choker.

Bran gave up the game-tying shot and took an ill-advised 3 to end the 4th lol..

[Spurs m8]

Of course Lecancer wants the last shot when the game’s tied

Yep..NEVER when they're down

[AlternativeAcc.]

LeBron is MVP for those who know ball.

This is the worst cast in the league by a lot. Has the worst chokers in the sport in AD and Russ.

[Indian guy]

Ridiculous game highlighted by both teams gagging hard.

[Spurs m8]

How is this OT?

Lol lakers had it won last time I checked.

Let me guess....LeChokingHazard did it again?

[RRR3]

AD is useless in the clutch.

[ImKobe]

Bench Reaves man.. he's getting cooked out there

[ImKobe]

AD is useless in the clutch.

Kinda hard to be useful when Bran is in a 3PT contest with the best 3PT shooting team lol

[Spurs m8]

I see LeChoke took 2 shots in the last minute and missed them both.

Expected.

Bench this guy when it matters

[SaltyMeatballs]

I see LeChoke took 2 shots in the last minute and missed them both.

Expected.

Bench this guy when it matters

AD missed two straight free throws with 30 sec left…

[Yeezy]

How is this OT?

Lol lakers had it won last time I checked.

Let me guess....LeChokingHazard did it again?

they were up like 10 with a minute left. typical bran ball... he gasses out every time

[Im Still Ballin]

Why are LeBron and Westbrook jacking up threes?

[ImKobe]

AD missed two straight free throws with 30 sec left…

This is what happens when you ice him out for half the quarter. Bran is playing like shit in crunch time.

[RRR3]

Why are LeBron and Westbrook jacking up threes?
Ham’s a retard

[SaltyMeatballs]

Brick brick brick brick brick

F*CK

[dazzer87]

Lakers….:lol

[SATAN]

What was that AD? lmao it's over.

[Yeezy]

old man brick show

:roll:

[Indian guy]

What a gag job by Lakers. It's ridiculous how many games they've given away this season.

[SaltyMeatballs]

Yeah it’s over

[AlternativeAcc.]

Vintage Westrbrick and AD with the choke. I'm out. Ship these losers away.

[coin24]

Why does Russ keep taking 3s:roll:

Lakers :lol.

[Full Court]

How is this OT?

Lol lakers had it won last time I checked.

Let me guess....LeChokingHazard did it again?

Yep, he blew it for the Lakers once again.

[Spurs m8]

Yep, he blew it for the Lakers once again.

LeSanta.

The gift that KEEPS ON GIVING

[Yeezy]

What a gag job by Lakers. It's ridiculous how many games they've given away this season.

they went 150% to get back in the game and blew their load. it happens. it's like a boxing match. you can't do flurries of haymakers the entire round. they gassed themselves. they never had any business getting back in the game

[imdaman99]

Lakers looking old AF :roll: gag it up, they aren't meant for OT especially against younger stars

[Naero]

No lead feels insurmountable anymore. :lol This Celtics comeback (not to mention the Lakers' prior comeback) wasn't even as improbable as the Lakers forcing overtime against Philly last week.

[D-Wait]

This has to be one of the most gut wrenching regular season losses ever...

[dankok8]

Holy.. both these teams puking all over themselves. Now Celtics trying to choke it away!

[RRR3]

All AD had to do was hit ONE free throw. The mans a bum

[Chuckbe]

Record for most bricks

[Full Court]

Anybody know where LeShrivel went in the OT period?

Can't find him.

[sportjames23]

LeSanta.

The gift that KEEPS ON GIVING

:oldlol::oldlol::oldlol:

[Indian guy]

All AD had to do was hit ONE free throw. The mans a bum

It's such a reversal from 2020 too. AD was LA's designated late game FT shooter that season and closed out countless games. And now....

[SaltyMeatballs]

Anybody know where LeShrivel went in the OT period?

Can't find him.

Where did AD go? 0 points for him in OT

[D-Wait]

Can't wait for Undisputed tomorrow :eek:

[Full Court]

Where did AD go? 0 points for him in OT

Both of them lack stamina. I've been saying this since last year.

[1987_Lakers]

You knew it was over once it went to OT. LeBron & AD looked exhausted.

[SATAN]

33/9/9

Solid W for LeBron.

[sportjames23]

Can't wait for Undisputed tomorrow :eek:

Skip gonna cook tomorrow.

[RRR3]

LeBron is 38 and washed up this game was clearly on AD if you watched. Dude could have ended it with 2 free throws. He's the best player on the team, no excuses.

[Full Court]

33/9/9

Solid W for LeBron.

Predictable response from a Bronie fluffer. LeShrivel chokes the game winner, disappears in OT, gets the loss...."Solid win for Lebron, wooo hoooo."

Lol. Idiot.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Tatum is a fraud:D

[Full Court]

LeBron is 38 and washed up this game was clearly on AD if you watched. Dude could have ended it with 2 free throws. He's the best player on the team, no excuses.

And LeShrivel could have ended it by not clunking the game winner. He misses almost every one of those, yet the coach still lets him take them. Mystifying.

[nineiron]

LeBron is 38 and washed up this game was clearly on AD if you watched. Dude could have ended it with 2 free throws. He's the best player on the team, no excuses.

Funny, a bran Stan talking about making FTs

[1987_Lakers]

AD choked the game away.

[Full Court]

Funny, a bran Stan talking about making FTs

:roll:

[Gruppenführer]

LeWashed up

[Yeezy]

33/9/9

Solid L for LeBron.

fixed. you shoulda watched overtime

[1987_Lakers]

33/9/9

Solid W for LeBron.

:applause:

[Yeezy]

AD choked the game away.

bran missed his last 5 shots lol

[nineiron]

Anyone see lebald try to do a windmill dunk on that breakaway?

LMFAO!!!! No wonder he was scared to enter a dunk contest!

[Yeezy]

:applause:

another retard that didn't watch overtime

:lol

[1987_Lakers]

bran missed his last 5 shots lol

He was tired.

[AlternativeAcc.]

33/9/9

Solid W for LeBron.

Best in the world

[SATAN]

He was tired.

No idea why coach has him starting the 4th all the time. Makes no sense.

[1987_Lakers]

What was Kobe averaging at that age?

[Yeezy]

He was tired.

retire

[nineiron]

He was tired.

From playing a game he’s been playing his whole life?

So much for that $1M he spends on his body lol

[1987_Lakers]

retire

Why? He's still dropping 30 points on back to back games at age 38.

What was Kobe doing at that age? 17 ppg on 28 fg%? LOL

[Yeezy]

What was Kobe averaging at that age?

lebrons doing free throw line windmills on 2 healthy PED legs averaging 25/8/7 with AD and Westbrook both playing great filor him all year and the fool is 11-16

[nineiron]

So many tears in this thread lol

[SATAN]

AD choked the game away.

Blew his MVP chances.

[Yeezy]

Why? He's still dropping 30 points on back to back games at age 38.

What was Kobe doing at that age? 17 ppg on 28 fg%? LOL

if he's so great why is he 11-16

[nineiron]

lebrons doing free throw line windmills on 2 healthy PED legs averaging 25/8/7 with AD and Westbrook both playing great filor him all year and the fool is 11-16

That “windmill” was ugly asf lol

[1987_Lakers]

lebrons doing free throw line windmills on 2 healthy PED legs averaging 25/8/7 with AD and Westbrook both playing great fir him all year tland the fool is 11-16

Kobe was 15-67 or some shit like that.

[SATAN]

if he's so great why is he 11-16

You know the answer to this question. Stop it.

[Yeezy]

Kobe was 15-67 or some shit like that.

how many legs

[1987_Lakers]

if he's so great why is he 11-16

He's obviously past his prime, but still clearly playing at all-star level. No need for him to retire. He's having GOAT level longevity.

[Yeezy]

That “windmill” was ugly asf lol

kobe vs the jazz couldn't even dunk wide open driving to the basket. that's natural aging. the windmill wasn't great but damn. it's still a windmill. the guys obviously on PEDs but the guy gassed and started bricking threes cause he blew his load like a premature ejaculating cuck

[Chuckbe]

:D

Kudos, he came through in the end

[1987_Lakers]

kobe vs the jazz couldn't even dunk wide open driving to the basket. that's natural aging. the windmill wasn't great but damn. it's still a windmill. the guys obviously on PEDs but the guy gassed and started bricking threes cause he blew his load like a premature ejaculating cuck

Damn, you are so impressed by his play that you suspect it's PEDs, I'm sure LeBron himself would take that as a compliment.

[Yeezy]

He's obviously past his prime, but still clearly playing at all-star level. No need for him to retire. He's having GOAT level longevity.

he can look good for a short span but he looks like ass most of the game. he has no stamina. he can't play defense and he settles for threes all the time and can't play off the ball. he's a negative impact on the team. stats lie and this is proof

[Yeezy]

Damn, you are so impressed by his play that you suspect it's PEDs, I'm sure LeBron himself would take that as a compliment.

like I said he can go full throttle and show off his PED hops but he gasses cause of his age. he needs a prescription for recovery or hydration. someone get his biochemist on the line

[1987_Lakers]

he can look good for a short span but he looks like ass most of the game. he has no stamina. he can't play defense and he settles for threes all the time and can't play off the ball. he's a negative impact on the team. stats lie and this is proof

He has to pick his spots at this point, but when he's on, he's still an amazing player. No denying it.

[RRR3]

LeBron isn't an amazing player now, he just shoots a lot. His impact is pretty minimal. It's reflected in RAPTOR. A competent coach wouldn't let him play the way he's playing (as if he's still in his prime), Ham is godawful. He has cost them multiple games by refusing to take out Westbrook down the stretch, refusing to tell LeBron to stop isoing, and going away from AD. That said it was a joke AD couldn't hit ONE free throw. He wasn't even close.

[ImKobe]

They might not have until the deadline to make the trade if they keep blowing these games man. Just not enough defense nor shooting on the perimeter. Boston dared Bran & Russ to beat them from 3 and of course the Lakers blew it. No one on this team can be relied upon to make perimeter shots besides Lonnie and he only had 1 attempt while Bran & Russ combined for 17 :facepalm . Could have won the game just by milking the clock more & not settling for those 3s. Bran also gifted the Celtics 2 pts on that inbounds play to Smart after they had just given up a 3 to Grant Williams as well which was a huge swing completely killed all momentum and turned it into a close game out of nowhere.

[Yeezy]

He has to pick his spots at this point, but when he's on, he's still an amazing player. No denying it.

for like 5 minutes a night sure. that isnt worth the cost though

[RRR3]

They might not have until the deadline to make the trade if they keep blowing these games man. Just not enough defense nor shooting on the perimeter. Boston dared Bran & Russ to beat them from 3 and of course the Lakers blew it. No one on this team can be relied upon to make perimeter shots besides Lonnie and he only had 1 attempt while Bran & Russ combined for 17 :facepalm . Could have won the game just by milking the clock more & not settling for those 3s. Bran also gifted the Celtics 2 pts on that inbounds play to Smart after they had just given up a 3 to Grant Williams as well which was a huge swing completely killed all momentum and turned it into a close game out of nowhere.
Maybe if Ham didn't play a 38 year old who's not even that good the entire second half stuff and let him do whatever he wants stuff like that wouldn't happen. Loss is still on AD, it's over if he hits those FTs.

[1987_Lakers]

They might not have until the deadline to make the trade if they keep blowing these games man. Just not enough defense nor shooting on the perimeter. Boston dared Bran & Russ to beat them from 3 and of course the Lakers blew it. No one on this team can be relied upon to make perimeter shots besides Lonnie and he only had 1 attempt while Bran & Russ combined for 17 :facepalm . Could have won the game just by milking the clock more & not settling for those 3s. Bran also gifted the Celtics 2 pts on that inbounds play to Smart after they had just given up a 3 to Grant Williams as well which was a huge swing completely killed all momentum and turned it into a close game out of nowhere.

The problem is also AD can't hit clutch FTs. I thought this dude was supposed to be a good FT shooter.

[ImKobe]

Maybe if Ham didn't play a 38 year old who's not even that good the entire second half stuff and let him do whatever he wants stuff like that wouldn't happen. Loss is still on AD, it's over if he hits those FTs.

There's plenty of blame to go around in this game. If AD makes 1 out of 2 they still probably tie it. 2 out of 2 they still had time to come back with 2 timeouts and 28 seconds. This team's just not good enough to get stops when it matters and teams will pack the paint and force Bran to beat them from 3 and he loves that shot more than he ever has, despite not being a great/consistent shooter.

[RRR3]

There's plenty of blame to go around in this game. If AD makes 1 out of 2 they still probably tie it. 2 out of 2 they still had time to come back with 2 timeouts and 28 seconds. This team's just not good enough to get stops when it matters and teams will pack the paint and force Bran to beat them from 3 and he loves that shot more than he ever has, despite not being a great/consistent shooter.
It's probably over if he hits both and you know it.

[ImKobe]

The problem is also AD can't hit clutch FTs. I thought this dude was supposed to be a good FT shooter.

Neither can Bran. AD is the most consistent FT shooter out of the "big 3", unfortunately.

[RRR3]

Neither can Bran. AD is the most consistent FT shooter out of the "big 3", unfortunately.
LeBron shoots like 10% or more worse than AD from the line, AD is the one who's supposed to be good at fts. Gagged it away and you know it. Don't blame an old washed up LeBron, I thought AD was the best player? :lol

[1987_Lakers]

Neither can Bran. AD is the most consistent FT shooter out of the "big 3", unfortunately.

Yea, but AD is usually a good FT shooter overall, which makes him look even more bad that he missed both those FTs.

[SATAN]

This is the second game in a week that AD has choked away at the free throw line.

[ImKobe]

AD can't get a stop when it matters but he's DPOY? :surprised:

They were picking on the guards the whole game and hit the tying shot on Bran. AD is the only reason this team isn't bottom 10 defensively like they were last year, though they're really close to being that again as teams figure out that the Lakers can't defend the perimeter at all. Lakers allow the 2nd fewest 2-point shots and are 2nd in opponent FTA (despite playing at a top 3 pace) because of how good AD is in the paint and all the advanced stuff backs it up as well.

[RRR3]

This is the second game in a week that AD has choked away at the free throw line.
At least he hit one the other time.

[RRR3]

And yet when it's clutch time AD withers and lets old man LeBron play like Jamal Crawford. I watched he wasn't demanding the ball or getting open. LeBron isn't that good anymore and shouldn't be allowed to shoot as much as he does, I agree, but absolving AD of that epic choke is just not realistic.

[ImKobe]

LeBron shoots like 10% or more worse than AD from the line, AD is the one who's supposed to be good at fts. Gagged it away and you know it. Don't blame an old washed up LeBron, I thought AD was the best player? :lol

He is but the piss-poor perimeter shooting allows teams to play zone and diminish his impact and the Lakers are doing a poor job at getting him the ball at the ft line when the opponent is playing zone against them in crunch time, which the Celtics did quite a bit. Even though Russ played well in crunch time (by his standards at least) he's still going to ruin the spacing, along with Bran. And if we're talking about defense, Bran's was non-existent at the end of the 4th. He was completely lost on the Smart 3-pointer that made it a 2-pt game with 45 seconds left.

This is what happens when both of your ballhandlers are poor long-range shooters (on top of being inconsistent on defense), and they also suck at moving the ball in a half-court offense to get AD open off-ball. How else do you explain them being bottom 10 on offense when Davis is on pace to have his best individual season as a scorer?

AD is at or near his peak and they've failed to put shooters around him & Bran. Now they're forced to sell their future to get enough shooting & hopefully some perimeter defense around him. At least Russ is playing well enough that they might be able to get a decent return if they include both picks.

[RRR3]

He is but the piss-poor perimeter shooting allows teams to play zone and diminish his impact and the Lakers are doing a poor job at getting him the ball at the ft line when the opponent is playing zone against them in crunch time, which the Celtics did quite a bit. Even though Russ played well in crunch time (by his standards at least) he's still going to ruin the spacing, along with Bran. And if we're talking about defense, Bran's was non-existent at the end of the 4th. He was completely lost on the Smart 3-pointer that made it a 2-pt game with 45 seconds left.

This is what happens when both of your ballhandlers are poor long-range shooters (on top of being inconsistent on defense), and they also suck at moving the ball in a half-court offense to get AD open off-ball. How else do you explain them being bottom 10 on offense when Davis is on pace to have his best individual season as a scorer?

AD is at or near his peak and they've failed to put shooters around him & Bran. Now they're forced to sell their future to get enough shooting & hopefully some perimeter defense around him. At least Russ is playing well enough that they might be able to get a decent return if they include both picks.
AD has missed the playoffs most of his career. At a certain point, maybe he's just not as good as you think he is. Blaming LeBron is weird when the game is over if Davis hits his free throws. You would blame LeBron if the situations were reversed. Expecting a 38 year old to be a great player is a losing strategy to begin with btw.

[ImKobe]

AD has missed the playoffs most of his career. At a certain point, maybe he's just not as good as you think he is. Blaming LeBron is weird when the game is over if Davis hits his free throws. You would blame LeBron if the situations were reversed. Expecting a 38 year old to be a great player is a losing strategy to begin with btw.

The game is not over if he makes 2/2 FTs with how bad the Lakers were on defense in crunch time. 28 seconds and 2 time outs is still more than enough to get it to OT.


https://youtu.be/atnMDi0YzpY?t=495

8:15 mark. Bran is completely lost on D which results in a wide open 3 that makes it a 2 pt game. They're not even trying.

[RRR3]

The game is not over if he makes 2/2 FTs with how bad the Lakers were on defense in crunch time. 28 seconds and 2 time outs is still more than enough to get it to OT.


https://youtu.be/atnMDi0YzpY?t=495

8:15 mark. Bran is completely lost on D which results in a wide open 3 that makes it a 2 pt game. They're not even trying.
Let's say they get a 3 there. You give it to a good FT shooter like Davis or Reaves after that and you get it back to 3. Then the Celtics have to make a desperation 3. Possible but not likely, and that's only assuming they get another 3 in the first place.

[ImKobe]

Let's say they get a 3 there. You give it to a good FT shooter like Davis or Reaves after that and you get it back to 3. Then the Celtics have to make a desperation 3. Possible but not likely, and that's only assuming they get another 3 in the first place.

Not even a desperation 3. Could have called time down 4 with 28 to go and went for a quick 2 or a 3, quick foul and they most likely get a chance there, whether you foul AD/Russ/Bran. Reaves can't be trusted under pressure either, he gave up an and-1 trying to defend a 4 on 1 ffs and people forget that he missed a FT to tie the game right before Davis in that Philly loss.

[Axe]

Lol you fools are whining over a rs game in december. 😒

[RRR3]

Not even a desperation 3. Could have called time down 4 with 28 to go and went for a quick 2 or a 3, quick foul and they most likely get a chance there, whether you foul AD/Russ/Bran. Reaves can't be trusted under pressure either, he gave up an and-1 trying to defend a 4 on 1 ffs and people forget that he missed a FT to tie the game right before Davis in that Philly loss.
Philly loss isn't on Davis, people who say that are being reactionary. Missing BOTH though? Hard not to blame him for this one, sorry. He hits one free throw and he's at least relatively done his job. Couldn't even do that. Also why is he gassed he's ****ing 29. LeBron is 38 whats AD's excuse. LeBron could still play 48 minutes when he was 29 :lol

[coin24]

Bran is totally washed and AD is a beta. Team is pathetic blow it up

[Spurs m8]

Ugly dunker...who's surprised, his whole game is ugly


So is his steroid head and jaw

So are all his girly little stans like 1987

All b1tches

[Lakers Legend#32]

AD, thanks for the botched free throws.:facepalm

[Spurs m8]

AD, thanks for the botched free throws.:facepalm

What about brons botched 3s and disappearing act in last minute of reg and OT...AGAIN?

And also giving baskets away to Cs like candy?

[Full Court]

What about brons botched 3s and disappearing act in last minute of reg and OT...AGAIN?

And also giving baskets away to Cs like candy?

Bronie fluffers: "We're not going to talk about that! Or about how Westbrook was the one who saved the team in the fourth quarter. We're just going to find someone to scapegoat!"

:lebroncry:

[Real Men Wear Green]

As important as James is and while yes David did choke this was about the Celtics. You shouldn't be so obsessed with the wins and losses of a non playoff team. Has any team in 12th place ever been discussed this much?

[Axe]

As important as James is and while yes David did choke this was about the Celtics. You shouldn't be so obsessed with the wins and losses of a non playoff team. Has any team in 12th place ever been discussed this much?
LeKong literally ruined their pathetic lives. :oldlol:

[Lebron23]

As important as James is and while yes David did choke this was about the Celtics. You shouldn't be so obsessed with the wins and losses of a non playoff team. Has any team in 12th place ever been discussed this much?

I predict Lakers vs. Warriors for the Play In

[nineiron]

LeBron shoots like 10% or more worse than AD from the line, AD is the one who's supposed to be good at fts. Gagged it away and you know it. Don't blame an old washed up LeBron, I thought AD was the best player? :lol

They are all pro basketball players. They should all be good at FTs.

[nineiron]

Lol you fools are whining over a rs game in december. 😒

Lol if they had won you’d be ecstatic. Keep crying tho

[PP34Deuce]

Lol boston youth really showed that game. It's hard ti come back being down 15 points.

Bron is old. Reality for people is once he's gassed you saw numerous errors due to stamina...not laziness.

AD choked on free throws but did great things as well.

The team is not good. They really just competing but none of them believe they are a contender.

[Axe]

Lol if they had won you’d be ecstatic. Keep crying tho
No u. Stop being such a snowflake you whiny piece of shit.

[nineiron]

Lol boston youth really showed that game. It's hard ti come back being down 15 points.

Bron is old. Reality for people is once he's gassed you saw numerous errors due to stamina...not laziness.

AD choked on free throws but did great things as well.

The team is not good. They really just competing but none of them believe they are a contender.

then why was he still in the game? for his stellar defense? lmao

[nineiron]

No u. Stop being such a snowflake you whiny piece of shit.

:cry:

[Wally450]

"Tatum isn't that guy"

[Axe]

:cry:
Give us all our hamburgers, bitch. It's been long due already.

[nineiron]

Give us all our hamburgers, bitch. It's been long due already.

:blah

[Airupthere]

If anything, Lakers should be enjoying every RS game this season since PO is not guaranteed.

[red1]

"Tatum isn't that guy"

and these same fans were saying melo was better. :oldlol:



tatum's defense as a kid already made him better than fatmelo ever was.

[PP34Deuce]

then why was he still in the game? for his stellar defense? lmao

Lol. You already have your bias so I'm not going to feed it. They lost to a better team. The score indicates that.

[nineiron]

Lol. You already have your bias so I'm not going to feed it. They lost to a better team. The score indicates that.

no, this is why they lost:


https://youtu.be/OHQo6qrwgfM

[Indian guy]

Lakers now have 2 losses this season where they blew a double digit lead with under 5 minutes left. The rest of the NBA has 2 such losses combined. And there have been plenty of other games this season where LA blew big leads in the 4th but barely held on.

It's an issue I don't see going away. Their late-offense sucks because they lack a dynamic playmaker on the perimeter - someone who can consistently create high % offense. Their best player by far is a big, but it's hard to run your offense through a big in crunch time. Which leaves LeBron and Westbrook; Westbrook's a horrible decision maker, so can't give him the ball. And LeBron's late-game offense for years now has basically been dribbling out the clock and settling for long jumpers. He has never been one to make quick decisions. Add the team's shooting woes to this and you can bet closing out games will remain a struggle for them.

[RRR3]

Lakers now have 2 losses this season where they blew a double digit lead with under 5 minutes left. The rest of the NBA has 2 such losses combined. And there have been plenty of other games this season where LA blew big leads in the 4th but barely held on.

It's an issue I don't see going away. Their late-offense sucks because they lack a dynamic playmaker on the perimeter - someone who can consistently create high % offense. Their best player by far is a big, but it's hard to run your offense through a big in crunch time. Which leaves LeBron and Westbrook; Westbrook's a horrible decision maker, so can't give him the ball. And LeBron's late-game offense for years now has basically been dribbling out the clock and settling for long jumpers. He has never been one to make quick decisions. Add the team's shooting woes to this and you can bet closing out games will remain a struggle for them.
If Westbrook doesn’t have the ball he can’t be in the game. Ham’s an idiot.


Westbrook is KILLING them in crunch time: https://twitter.com/georgemikan/status/1602921271829925888?s=46&t=T0XclBkNY8W4kIvJRoAizQ



Not letting LeBron off the hook as he should be taking way more of a backseat than he is but playing completely washed up WB down the stretch is the mark of a horrible coach. Although this is all Pelinkas fault for making the trade to begin with.

[nineiron]

there's enough tears in this thread to make a lake.

[LeGoat4Life]

Of course Lebron gets torched my Tatum down the stretch and cost Lakers ANOTHER game

Can this kid just bench himself? Lakers are below .500 when he plays

[Spurs m8]

Lol if they had won you’d be ecstatic. Keep crying tho

Exactly, it's literally the only reason we act like we care.

Having a good laugh at clowns

[Axe]

Lol. You already have your bias so I'm not going to feed it. They lost to a better team. The score indicates that.
Nigel is a jackass lmao.

[Lakers Legend#32]

Both teams alternate jerseys suck.

[bison]

Both teams alternate jerseys suck.

yeah makes me sick to see it. lakers and celtics have one of the best jersey rivalries in all of sports. you know a game has extra meaning to it when you see that gold vs green on the court. but last night they instead made it look like UCLA vs milwaukee bucks. its pretty clear today's nba brass has no respect for tradition :facepalm

[BallsOut]

there's enough tears in this thread to make a lake.

:roll:

[Full Court]

Both teams alternate jerseys suck.

Agreed.

[Spurs m8]

yeah makes me sick to see it. lakers and celtics have one of the best jersey rivalries in all of sports. you know a game has extra meaning to it when you see that gold vs green on the court. but last night they instead made it look like UCLA vs milwaukee bucks. its pretty clear today's nba brass has no respect for tradition :facepalm

This

So sick of all these shitty money making trash jerseys.

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