Game 1 takeaways:
- LeBron was great, OKC doesn’t have big wing defenders to match him 1on1 like Rockets did to prevent scoring
- Ayton was good, needs to stay out of foul trouble
- Lakers were missing a scoring punch, Reaves needs to be that (3-16 FG aint it)
- Rui played his role perfect
- Smart good on D, questionable shot selection
- Kennard was hesitant to shoot again for whatever reason
- Laravia…. no
- 1st half offense worked well, got sloppy and tired in 2nd half
- Defense was good enough to keep them in it (SGA 18 pts/7 TO)
If either Reaves or Kennard have a solid game the Lakers are in this one to the end. Gameplan was solid they just missed a scoring punch and got a bit sloppy at the end when they were falling behind
The Spurs' 21-year-old reigning ROTY kept them afloat in the 1st half before their 20-year-old rookies led the comeback on both ends, at which point said 21-year-old ROTY closed it out in the 4th, all while their 22-year-old, DPOY-winning MVP contender is sidelined.
The way things stand now, it’s looking very likely that the Thunder could have to play the Nuggets and Spurs in back-to-back rounds in order to make it to the NBA Finals.
@LegionHoops Why is this amazing?
The dude can dunk without jumping. What are we clapping about?
This like me dunking on a 6 foot net, its expected.
sick of the dick sucking that goes on for him.
OKC fans.. who would you put on your Thunder Mount Rushmore?
Feel free to list any 4 current or former players, coaches, staff, Nick Gallos, mascot.
Going to use the answers for a video tomorrow.
@GavinNewsom You idiots all deserve it for voting him in or for not stopping him from being elected. Theres a reason the whole world views America then they do. Dumbasses
17 million people just lost health care.
18 million kids just lost school meals.
3 million Americans just lost food assistance.
And $3.5 trillion was added to the deficit.
All for a tax cut for Trump’s billionaire donors.
The ultimate betrayal.
@KeithSmithNBA Keith my guy! Love your coverage, enthusiasm and knowledge of the game. One of my favourite NBA guys to follow and hope you enjoy some well deserved time off
Thanks to all for following, reading, listening, watching and engaging with my work this NBA season!
Now, we’re on to the offseason, which is really my time to shine! A few more offseason previews to come, then the Draft and free agency. I hope you’ll all come along for the ride!