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We're better than OKC is, and they had a shot to tie.
I can't imagine anyone out-executing them in the half court; not San Antonio or anyone else. This worries me because the Spurs appear to be running less now than they were earlier in the year. Anyone disagree?
We're better than OKC is, and they had a shot to tie.
yup, they can get a contested Kobe fadeaway anytime they want....best half court team in the league for sure...
OKC gave the Spurs just as much trouble as LA.
I wish we had Thabo. Dude is a monster defensively.
+1yup, they can get a contested kobe fadeaway anytime they want....best half court team in the league for sure...
Kobe is still the best half-court player in the league.
The Spurs have better shooters than OKC. Packing the paint won't work nearly as well as it does against OKC.
I didnt know forcing it down Kobe's throat was "great half-court execution."
our coach also understands how to put your best shooters out there in the clutch, no idea why Thabo was in and Cook was out when you need a 3 to tie. Gotta sub offense/defense in that situation...
OKC is still a young team that makes a lot of mental mistakes
That's what everyone said in 2001. Top 3PT shooting team in the league yet only 29% against LA in the playoffs.
Yes, they are different teams now, but the point remains that you cannot rely on outside shooting to save you in the playoffs.
No in way in you can compare this Lakers team to the 2000 Lakers. They had the best player at the time in Shaq remember?
"league" = California
you're missing the point...jacking up treys doesn't bring home the gold
Jacking up 3's will NEVER win you a ring. In fact, it hasn't worked to my knowledge for any team in this league.
You need defense, rebounding, and half court execution. Veteran players also MATTER a whole lot, and when you rely on so many newbies it's going to blow up in your face when they start to fold under the playoff pressure.
The Lakers are simply going to be an onslaught of size come playoff time. What they did to OKC on the glass was just ridiculous today, and the Spurs aren't going to fare any better in this regard. Duncan is the only legitimate big man you have and that will be your undoing.
OK troll.... Tell that to the Orlando Magic then....
How many championships have they won? How did they fare against the Lakers in '09?OK troll...
+1111000
We gotta throw some money at this guy if he becomes available. Would be a perfect Spur.
He can't shoot, which is very alarming, but I wonder if he could do well enough in the Spurs system to earn time. He can really defend.
i wish the Spurs wins against OKC were statements games too....
Lakers fans have everything....
After one full summer, he would find at least one comfort zone to shoot from in our offense.
I'd love to see the Spurs at least throw out an offer to someone of his nature.
Ummm...the Thunder actually out rebounded the lakers and the lakers won by 3 points.
The spurs have actually faired far better against the thunder in all of their games against them this year.
When you've made 3 straight NBA Finals you have no statement games. Every other team circles the Lakers on their schedule. Only other team with that effect would be the Heat b/c of the star power. The rest of the teams get treated with the same intensity shown to the Bucks.i wish the Spurs wins against OKC were statements games too....
Lakers fans have everything....
When you've made 3 straight NBA Finals you have no statement games unless the Lakers actually win
If your shooters are just spot up shooters it could be a problem. It is no longer just Manu and Tony who can create their own shot on the perimeter. Jefferson, Neal, and Hill all have the ability to create their own shot. They are not just spot up shooters. Anderson looks to be able to, but I haven't seen enough of him to throw him into the equation.
LA cannot simply just pack the paint against the Spurs anymore. The Spurs perimeter is great from three, midrange and around the basket. This is the most offensively explosive perimeter lineup the Spurs have fielded that I can recall currently. Not to mention, they are pretty damn fast as well. The Spurs defense is not as good as it was in years prior, but I think they are being sorely underrated this season. They are an effecient defensive ball club. Not the best, but good enough IMO.
It isn't the reliance on outside shooting that makes the Spurs good this year. It is the fact that their perimeter game is really good and makes things easier for the frontcourt. I mean come on... the Spurs are starting a 6'7" DeJuan Blair at center. Yet he still puts up decent numbers, even at time against long frontcourts (Kinda like the first game against LAL). How else can you explain that he is still a starter 3/4 of the way through the season? The perimeter makes the frontcourt better. They don't just settle for jumpshots, they can find the open man under the basket.
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