For the first 8 or so games, we were playing better defense then the celtics did last year... and even though the teams werent so good, look at what we do now to sub .500 teams.
SO, WHAT HAPPENED?
Why was our defense better then the Celtics but now it sucks?
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Daddy4MVP
, Dec 14 2008 11:11 AM
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Posted December 14, 2008 - 11:11 AM
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Posted December 14, 2008 - 11:23 AM
We came back down to Earth. That's what happened.
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Posted December 14, 2008 - 11:41 AM
teamsadjusted, but more importantly...the second unit gives up more points, due in part to big-headedness
Again - this team, as currently constructed won't make it out of the second round of the playoffs, let alone the West or win the Finals.---fido on 2011 Lakers
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Posted December 14, 2008 - 11:51 AM
- Media Hype
- Weak Mentality
- Gambling Defense
- Weak Rotation
- Guard Spot Getting Lambasted {mostly Pg}
- Dismal 4th Quarters
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Posted December 14, 2008 - 12:28 PM
^ i dont think weak mentality, thats anger from A lakers fans perspective, media hype, weak rotation and dismal 4th quarters are spot on, also
bench not bringing it, and loss of control of tempo
bench not bringing it, and loss of control of tempo
Again - this team, as currently constructed won't make it out of the second round of the playoffs, let alone the West or win the Finals.---fido on 2011 Lakers
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Posted December 14, 2008 - 12:32 PM
I think the Lakers are just bored right now and are just going through the regular season motion.
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Posted December 14, 2008 - 12:33 PM
^ that 2
Again - this team, as currently constructed won't make it out of the second round of the playoffs, let alone the West or win the Finals.---fido on 2011 Lakers
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Posted December 14, 2008 - 12:34 PM
I think the Lakers are just bored right now and are just going through the regular season motion.
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Posted December 14, 2008 - 12:58 PM
Them being bored I don't agree with, but just going through the motions sounds accurate.
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Posted December 14, 2008 - 06:35 PM
There was an interview with Derek Fisher before one of the last 4 games, and they asked him why they started off great but now are looking like a below average defensive team.
What Fish said was that the new system they put in on defense caught a lot of teams off guard but after 10 games, teams were able to adjust.
What Fish said was that the new system they put in on defense caught a lot of teams off guard but after 10 games, teams were able to adjust.
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Posted December 14, 2008 - 07:13 PM
That's exactly it. They all adjusted, and we stayed the same, and continue to stay the same. Because they're bored? Don't even get me started...There was an interview with Derek Fisher before one of the last 4 games, and they asked him why they started off great but now are looking like a below average defensive team.
What Fish said was that the new system they put in on defense caught a lot of teams off guard but after 10 games, teams were able to adjust.
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