7. "blueprint right there in front of them: Kobe faciltate, D12 play D/Board" In response to Reply # 5
Nash look for his shot and help when Kobe's in trouble, Pau beast off the bench as their primary post-player/#1 option on the floor versus second units, the rest is gravy is those four fall in line.
Can they sacrifice individual concerns & put ego aside for the sake of the group?
Time will tell but the formula is glaringly obvious now.
They have no excuse to miss the playoffs & possibly make noise in them if they stick to that script.
The question isn't whether they'll stick to it while on this little win streak, the question was whether old habits, finger-pointing & bitchassedness resurface when they finally lose a game to a hot shooting team because they're never gonna be able to play perimeter D worth a damn.
If they're smart, they'll realize that ain't important as long as they stick to the core principles of what they need to do to win together on offense.
Btw, Herb needed a timeout during that 'bench' run with Gasol & Blake out there. He's got a young-ass team, they don't need to rest just because the Lakers first-unit is, that Rivers/Jason Smith trash is gonna get you run out the building before you even bring Gordon/Davis back.
41. "wasn't talking about just this season. I was referring to the shot attem..." In response to Reply # 33
thing that is always applied to kobe and the lakers. It lacks no nuance at all. Neither does the 40+ ppg thing I mentioned.
The biggest change is Kobe distributing the ball the last 3 games. However, the unspoken implication on your part (as well as others who've thrown similar shot attempt numbers out over the years) is that the sole reason the ball isn't moving is because of Kobe. But you already know the drill. I'll just agree to disagree with you in advance. Because this is where it's heading.
48. "my stat didn't.. but my point still remains. how they're playing is " In response to Reply # 44
less about shot attempts and more about the way the offense is being orchestrated. Saying "Kobe needs to shoot less" isn't the same as "Kobe play point guard and Nash play off guard" literally no one had that in the cards.
50. "the first part was certainly in the cards on a common sense level" In response to Reply # 48
the second part was a serendipitous byproduct of finally doing the first part out of desperation at Game 40 of the season.
>less about shot attempts and more about the way the offense >is being orchestrated. Saying "Kobe needs to shoot less" isn't >the same as "Kobe play point guard and Nash play off guard" >literally no one had that in the cards. > >
>in the media just ignored the hell outta that common >basketball sense most of the past sixteen and a half years. > >Ball movement keeps everybody involved, and makes everybody >pay attention. Less watching and more playing. > >
54. "More lies. How boring. " In response to Reply # 52 Wed Jan-30-13 01:16 PM by Cold Truth
Perhaps you shouldn't be so blatant and try some subtly with your dishonesty. This isn't even mad worthy, it's just laughable. Kobe has gotten roasted quite a bit and you're a liar if you say otherwise.
28. "He wasn't taking bad shots, though..." In response to Reply # 21
>Lillard has >to get that fg% up.
He is a good decision maker, so even though he hasn't been shooting the ball too well, he made two big threes in the second half, and didn't shoot us out of the game.
I'm not discouraged. I'm more discouraged with LMA's shooting percentage, but he's been shooting a little better in the past week or two...
37. "just watched the DVR ---> lmao @ LA cracking up after the shot" In response to Reply # 17
cuz he knew damn well Portland had NO BUSINESS winning that game. they played good basketball for *maybe* 20m out of that 48m game and still got the W. that was nuts.
the way the Blazers play real team ball makes this team fun win or lose.
25. "Vasquez got emotional and it led to that airball shot in transition" In response to Reply # 20 Wed Jan-30-13 12:58 AM by LA2Philly
He was mad at the refs for not calling 3 in the key (a legitimate gripe) but then he goes and just tries to force body contact and get a foul call on Nash...easy rebound, Nash 3, lead back to 6. Dude has to keep his head in that situation
--------------------------------- <--The drought is over
"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS
"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left." -Kobe speaking to investigators
24. "Oh my lord. Phew...had a lull in transition D and NOH caught fire" In response to Reply # 0
Cotdamn...up 1, Kobe surrounded in the paint and somehow finds EC for a layup to go up 3. Vasquez with a really bad force, Nash 3 and it's back in our control.
--------------------------------- <--The drought is over
"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS
"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left." -Kobe speaking to investigators
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