Comments on: Lakers/Spurs, A First Look http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/05/20/lakersspurs-a-first-look/ A Lakers Blog. Thoughts, reflections, and the odd rant on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA (even the Clippers). Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:18:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kurt http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/05/20/lakersspurs-a-first-look/comment-page-2/#comment-570483 Kurt Wed, 21 May 2008 19:59:01 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1236#comment-570483 Game Day Chat post up Game Day Chat post up

]]> By: 81 Witness http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/05/20/lakersspurs-a-first-look/comment-page-2/#comment-570482 81 Witness Wed, 21 May 2008 19:47:09 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1236#comment-570482 Keys to a Laker W: Offense: 1) Run Gasol at the high post. Make Duncan defend the 15 footer and erase him from the boards and help defense. This is how the Lakers won in 2002. Shaq at the high post. Remember? 2) Take advantage of the Odom mismatch. Oberto/Thomas cannot hang. Udoka not big enough. 3) Push the ball. The Spurs cannot beat you with defense if they never get "set." The PGs need to push and not slow the rhythm. I am calling you out Farmar. Do not give up the dribble and pass-off. If you get double-teamed, pass off to another Laker and dive toward the bucket. Defense: 1) Block the passing lanes from the post. Duncan is the 2nd best passer from the post. Do what you did last time you met to disrupt the offense. 2) Rebound. Their bigs are fundamentally sound when rebounding. Everyone, everyone, needs to body up and box out. 3) Keep Ginobili and Parker in front of you and give up the 20 footer. Do not let them drive the lane and pick you apart. 4) Be vocal on defense. Expect to get screened and call out the defense. Especially you Farmar. You are the PG and are designated a floor leader. Lead by example. You will also be out there with the majority of the second unit, which makes it more important to provide clear directions. Keys to a Laker W:

Offense:
1) Run Gasol at the high post. Make Duncan defend the 15 footer and erase him from the boards and help defense. This is how the Lakers won in 2002. Shaq at the high post. Remember?

2) Take advantage of the Odom mismatch. Oberto/Thomas cannot hang. Udoka not big enough.

3) Push the ball. The Spurs cannot beat you with defense if they never get “set.” The PGs need to push and not slow the rhythm. I am calling you out Farmar. Do not give up the dribble and pass-off. If you get double-teamed, pass off to another Laker and dive toward the bucket.

Defense:
1) Block the passing lanes from the post. Duncan is the 2nd best passer from the post. Do what you did last time you met to disrupt the offense.

2) Rebound. Their bigs are fundamentally sound when rebounding. Everyone, everyone, needs to body up and box out.

3) Keep Ginobili and Parker in front of you and give up the 20 footer. Do not let them drive the lane and pick you apart.

4) Be vocal on defense. Expect to get screened and call out the defense. Especially you Farmar. You are the PG and are designated a floor leader. Lead by example. You will also be out there with the majority of the second unit, which makes it more important to provide clear directions.

]]> By: namotuman http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/05/20/lakersspurs-a-first-look/comment-page-2/#comment-570481 namotuman Wed, 21 May 2008 18:56:49 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1236#comment-570481 i guess hollinger and kubatko both agree with lakers' announcer mychal thompson....he predicts the series to only go 5 also......while i like their enthusiasm, i'm a bit more reserved and will go with lakeshow in 6......fresh legs will be served in the form of a changing of the western conference guard........ i guess hollinger and kubatko both agree with lakers’ announcer mychal thompson….he predicts the series to only go 5 also……while i like their enthusiasm, i’m a bit more reserved and will go with lakeshow in 6……fresh legs will be served in the form of a changing of the western conference guard……..

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/05/20/lakersspurs-a-first-look/comment-page-2/#comment-570480 Anonymous Wed, 21 May 2008 18:54:25 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1236#comment-570480 I love this site. You guys do a great job in breaking down strategy and taking one game at a time instead of just making frivolous predictions. Keep up the good work! Go Lakers! I love this site. You guys do a great job in breaking down strategy and taking one game at a time instead of just making frivolous predictions. Keep up the good work! Go Lakers!

]]> By: Palani http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/05/20/lakersspurs-a-first-look/comment-page-2/#comment-570479 Palani Wed, 21 May 2008 18:51:06 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1236#comment-570479 Hollinger and Kubatko both picked lakers in 5: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2008/news/story?page=Smackdown08#predictions Hollinger and Kubatko both picked lakers in 5:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2008/news/story?page=Smackdown08#predictions

]]> By: Laker Glory http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/05/20/lakersspurs-a-first-look/comment-page-2/#comment-570476 Laker Glory Wed, 21 May 2008 16:44:28 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1236#comment-570476 Let's get it on!!!!!!!!!!! Tonight is round 1 in a heavyweight fight for sure. Game 1 is a must for the Lake Show. Look for Kobe to come out aggressive now that his back is feeling better. As long as the Lakers can keep doing a good job with their ball movement, i dont see any reason why it shouldnt end with the Lakers advancing to the Finals. Ball movement is key for the Lakers.....especially against another physical, yet more disciplined and savvy team. Prediction for tonights game: Lakers 98 Spurs 94 Mark it down, put it on the board. PS. I'm excited to see Ariza play. I expect to see him for apprx 10-13 minutes in tonights game. Let’s get it on!!!!!!!!!!!
Tonight is round 1 in a heavyweight fight for sure. Game 1 is a must for the Lake Show. Look for Kobe to come out aggressive now that his back is feeling better.

As long as the Lakers can keep doing a good job with their ball movement, i dont see any reason why it shouldnt end with the Lakers advancing to the Finals. Ball movement is key for the Lakers…..especially against another physical, yet more disciplined and savvy team.

Prediction for tonights game:
Lakers 98
Spurs 94

Mark it down, put it on the board.

PS. I’m excited to see Ariza play. I expect to see him for apprx 10-13 minutes in tonights game.

]]> By: Darius http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/05/20/lakersspurs-a-first-look/comment-page-2/#comment-570475 Darius Wed, 21 May 2008 16:24:41 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1236#comment-570475 #72. Bill Bridges, you know after I wrote that, I thought about it and came to the same conclusion...it was probably Pau that contributed to Duncan's foul trouble. Very good point on your part. #72. Bill Bridges, you know after I wrote that, I thought about it and came to the same conclusion…it was probably Pau that contributed to Duncan’s foul trouble. Very good point on your part.

]]> By: CTDeLude http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/05/20/lakersspurs-a-first-look/comment-page-2/#comment-570474 CTDeLude Wed, 21 May 2008 16:10:03 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1236#comment-570474 No Bynum at the Dinner? Must've been doing the whole "preparing for surgery" thing. No Bynum at the Dinner? Must’ve been doing the whole “preparing for surgery” thing.

]]> By: exhelodrvr http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/05/20/lakersspurs-a-first-look/comment-page-2/#comment-570472 exhelodrvr Wed, 21 May 2008 14:11:42 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1236#comment-570472 70) "Robert Horry, Bowen, Thomas, Finley, and Udoka ... And it’s not like they are on the decline, either" As a group, they absolutely are on the decline! Compare any of them, except for Udoka, with how they were playing 2-3 years ago. 70) “Robert Horry, Bowen, Thomas, Finley, and Udoka … And it’s not like they are on the decline, either”

As a group, they absolutely are on the decline! Compare any of them, except for Udoka, with how they were playing 2-3 years ago.

]]> By: k_swagger8 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/05/20/lakersspurs-a-first-look/comment-page-2/#comment-570469 k_swagger8 Wed, 21 May 2008 10:46:34 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1236#comment-570469 Whoa! I still feel like I'm in a dream... Lakers in the WCF... who would have thought after all the trouble Kobe and management had before the season, the mediocre start, the ultra-strong western conference.. who would have thought.. But they are here, and as Phil always says... Live in the moment! Looking on to this series, here are my thoughts: 1) Fish should try and contain parker. can't expect to stop him, but at least limit his effectiveness 2) Pau and turiaf should and would have to do single cover on Duncan. The SA offense starts when someone doubles TD. This will somewhat stymie their ball rotation. 3) Kobe should guard Ginobili rather than Bowen. Kobe is a better defender on the ball and on denial. If he has a shooter or a non-primary scoring threat, he usually roams and sags off, which spells trouble for a guy like Bowen. Let radmanovic/walton/Ariza guard bowen, as he is only a one trick pony on offense 4) Lamar should be given more touches and more opportunities to break down his man on the post or off the dribble penetration. He will most likely be guarded by Oberto or Horry. Should be easy picking for him 5) Pau should try and make duncan work both ways, maybe get him into early foul trouble or at least tire him out a little This is the big test for the young Lakers. Its like the young Bulls of Phil trying to get over the veteran Pistons team of Isaiah and co. I hope we get it on the first try! Whoa! I still feel like I’m in a dream… Lakers in the WCF… who would have thought after all the trouble Kobe and management had before the season, the mediocre start, the ultra-strong western conference.. who would have thought.. But they are here, and as Phil always says… Live in the moment!

Looking on to this series, here are my thoughts:

1) Fish should try and contain parker. can’t expect to stop him, but at least limit his effectiveness

2) Pau and turiaf should and would have to do single cover on Duncan. The SA offense starts when someone doubles TD. This will somewhat stymie their ball rotation.

3) Kobe should guard Ginobili rather than Bowen. Kobe is a better defender on the ball and on denial. If he has a shooter or a non-primary scoring threat, he usually roams and sags off, which spells trouble for a guy like Bowen. Let radmanovic/walton/Ariza guard bowen, as he is only a one trick pony on offense

4) Lamar should be given more touches and more opportunities to break down his man on the post or off the dribble penetration. He will most likely be guarded by Oberto or Horry. Should be easy picking for him

5) Pau should try and make duncan work both ways, maybe get him into early foul trouble or at least tire him out a little

This is the big test for the young Lakers. Its like the young Bulls of Phil trying to get over the veteran Pistons team of Isaiah and co. I hope we get it on the first try!

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