benji93:
All i saw was that Lebron has a tendency to want to statpad. . Just an observation.

To me, that was Lebron trying to set tone for the next game. Those 3rd q 3s were useless points, but it gives the team confidence to see that

Common main. Stop trying so hard.

birdman:


To me, that was Lebron trying to set tone for the next game. Those 3rd q 3s were useless points, but it gives the team confidence to see that

Ofcourse nobody wants to acknowledge the fact that the Lakers are terrible without AD. . They will ignore any narrative that hurts Lebron's contribution.

Roland17:


Hahaaaaa... Loud am eh! Baba say him get shoulders to carry the Lakers.. You no see as everywhere don quiet since game 4 loss after AD went down? E choooooke!

Imagine the Lakers won game 4 and last night’s game 5 without AD? Choooooiiiiii! The narratives no go be here..

birdman:


You are not wrong. If you say you are the leader, then you have to take the blame. Granted Lebron is not 100%,but then he should have mechonu, and let the game do the talking

Which blame/ responsibility him take? No dey cruise yourself! After AD went down and the Lakers lost game 4 he claimed he has shoulders broad enough to carry the Lakers to the next round. Na here we dey! Baba has been as poor as the guys he is leading.

You want make we check him numbers?

benji93:
Ofcourse nobody wants to acknowledge the fact that the Lakers are terrible without AD. . They will ignore any narrative that hurts Lebron's contribution.

AD is the most important player of the LA Lakers! I said it last season dem come for me.. Well, the proof is in the pudding!! Argue with the wall next to you!

Roland17:


Which blame/ responsibility him take? No dey cruise yourself! After AD went down and the Lakers lost game 4 he claimed he has shoulders broad enough to carry the Lakers to the next round. Na here we dey! Baba has been as poor as the guys he is leading.

Where did I say he did? In your haste to throw bombs at Lebron, you kukuma didnt even read what I wrote. Issokay, carry on sir! Goat is still goat. Meeeeeh

birdman:


Where did I say he did? In your haste to throw bombs at Lebron, you kukuma didnt even read what I wrote. Issokay, carry on sir! Goat is still goat. Meeeeeh

Oga you dey confuse yourself! You did not articulate your thoughts clearly.

Big props to Lillard he's been exceptional for the Blazers but all the wanking to yesterday's performance is annoying.

He's the least scrutinized star in the NBA.

Harden could have a similar stat line like yesterday and still be undermined by the press

Maxey is a good chap. Explosive and confident.

That's why he will probably never leave the Blazers, so people will keep saying he's underrated. Smart strategy if you ask me.

etidy:
Big props to Lillard he's been exceptional for the Blazers but all the wanking to yesterday's performance is annoying.

He's the least scrutinized star in the NBA.

Harden could have a similar stat line like yesterday and still be undermined by the press

This Hawks v Knicks series is such a physical series..

Trae trae. Good looking out for the atl. If embiid stays injured sixers need to be worried

benji93:
That's why he will probably never leave the Blazers, so people will keep saying he's underrated. Smart strategy if you ask me.

Hahahahahaha.

Ever since Trae stopped forcing those long threes, he became a steady player and a great leader at such a young age. He is one to watch out for. In other news, Dennis Shroeder now wishing he took the money Lakers offered him earlier.

Doncic making all his 3 shots but not his FTs. Crazy.

Luka don start

Porziņgis is shockingly useless at this point

There is something about these clippers. Can't explain it but knew they were suspect. They will have to fight to death game 6. Kawhi will have to be better. He stunk up the joint today.

nelsonebby:
Porziņgis is shockingly useless at this point

He is really annoying in this series. When will he man up and put his ass on the low post, the Clippers play small so much that he will have either batum or Morris on him for a stretch. KP is just

Khanben:


He is really annoying in this series. When will he man up and put his ass on the low post, the Clippers play small so much that he will have either batum or Morris on him for a stretch. KP is just

Must also be the coaching. Carlisle has to demand and position him in the low post and mid range than camping him in the periphery.

Call plays for him early in the game for easy shots and dunks to get him into rhythm. Doncic is a beast, he can always find his way.

STATE OF PLAY SO FAR
I hope Dallas really finish the job in game 6 since clippers can't handle one player in a series and they want to meet jazz with threats all over the floor.jazz-dallas series will be a 3 point contest and will be competitive too,same as Suns vs Nuggets.Nuggets vs Balzers is definitely going to game 7 for decider.Lakers are done without AD,it's obvious in the games 1&4 when he didn't play well and game 5 he missed.Jazz are showing potential and are looking good for a finals berth provided everyone is healthy (for now)

Hmmm!Nets vs Bucks,what are series it's gonna be.How will the Nets fare against the size and length (Gannis and Lopez) in the post without Jeff green present.maybe Durant will get some minutes at the centre cos Griffin will have his work cut for him if he matches up with gannis.How about the new defensive switching schemes bucks has employed this year?can they stay disciplined in tracking nets big trio especially at the perimeter when they get hot?Can Holiday provide consistent scoring if gannis and Middleton is having a cold streak especially with Vincenzo out? Intriguing match ups everywhere.

How long Philly vs Hawks series lasts depends on if Embiid is coming back and when?.philly without him are a good defensive team and if Seth curry can remove his streaky shooting and be more consistent with scoring,it can end in 6 games. Young has been terrific so far but he is going to work harder to take 4 games against philly with veterans and without home court advantage.
But as for the west,I will gladly settle for 3 game 7s for the weekend.phew!

nelsonebby:
Porziņgis is shockingly useless at this point

As in ...I would trade him next year

I know what steady986 dreamt of las night

birdman:
That was shameful to watch. Lebron did not play well, but he held his own. The other starters need to be flogged. Also Lakers need to dump fake players like Wes Matthews. That guy blew so many defensive assignments.

I understand playing for pride, but Lebron need to take care of his body. 17 years, back-to-back-to-back finals for a decade. There are kids with half the mileage that will miss a week if their pinky finger hurts. AD needs to be forced to step up so Lebron can rest.

Its like watching popsy pushing the car and the teenage son sitting in the car. Tufia!

Lmaoo you ninjas swore it wasn't AD's team

He has a groin injury na. How do you force him to play?

benji93:
All i saw was that Lebron has a tendency to want to statpad. . Just an observation.

LeNomad gon LeNomad

nelsonebby:
Porziņgis is shockingly useless at this point

When I say this era is the softest in basketball history. A 7'3 ninja on a max deal who absolutely refuses to bang in the paint.

Android17:
Doncic making all his 3 shots but not his FTs. Crazy.

The fact that he can't make free throws is a real basketball mystery. I have sat down and wondered why a player with his skills and ball handling is at times Ben Wallace bad and it makes no sense at all. I just chalk it up to the basketball gods trying to be fair

Roland17:


Scroll back baba.. I even posted the video. I have been glued to his YouTube channel like kilode! None of those cats want any of his smoke.. dem don quiet..

I like that he is using his platform to get on Stephen A's neck because frankly the dude is starting to become annoying

A40:
Lmaoo you ninjas swore it wasn't AD's team

He has a groin injury na. How do you force him to play?

The issue with AD's injury is not just about if he is willing to play or not. In the old days players had the final on whether they played or not because their salaries were by and large not insured. These days the medical staff has the final say because of insurance implications. If a player chooses to force the issue and even try to play when he has been advised by the medical staff not to, his advisers will just butt in and convince him not to because of all the offsetting language in players contract.

Khanben:


The issue with AD's injury is not just about if he is willing to play or not. In the old days players had the final on whether they played or not because their salaries were by and large not insured. These days the medical staff has the final say because of insurance implications. If a player chooses to force the issue and even try to play when he has been advised by the medical staff not to, his advisers will just butt in and convince him not to because of all the offsetting language in players contract.

I think it would be foolish to insist on AD playing with a compromised groin unless he's not as badly hurt as we are led to believe. Some injuries you can play through, this is not one of them. If this iteration of the Lakers cannot beat this young Suns team at home with the phony Goat leading the line then it needs to be dismantled this off season

Portland Blazers go into the half up by 7.. Lillard has 19 points with some clutch points. How about MPJ? This kid wants the smoke today! 26 points..

Jokic’s footwork is such a beauty to watch