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Originally Posted by Eureka
Lakers weren’t getting the offensive rebounds in the 1st half even though they had size advantage.
Warriors have a top rated defense and that probably played a bigger role versus LA bench being off. But both teams scored a 100+.
Warriors being tested again against Denver and they look like a very capable/determined team since the Butler trade.
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Eh - the Lakers (the bench and Luka) were just missing good looks.
I'll credit the defense when it forces a tough shot but all too often yesterday it wasn't. The Lakers had plenty of good shots, DFS and Vincent for certain. And they just missed 'em.
DFS has gotten a lot of credit for defensive improvements in LA but his shot has been erratic as hell. Some nights he's good for 6/8 and others he's 1/7. He's taken that streak shooting mantle from Reaves (who's just been ****ing outstanding in the 2nd half).
Him and Vincent have to be better in the playoffs. And if Luka's gonna shoot 9 three balls/gm, he needs to be as well. He's made 3 of his last 24 three point attempts. And at least to his credit, he stopped shooting them yesterday (I don't think he took a 3 in the second half; at least I don't recall one).
The bench just can't be that bad. And it can't be that bad AND that predictable. They took 15 shots last night -- 11 of them from 3. Only 1 assist to 2 turnovers and 7 fouls committed. They were just really shitty. You're not gonna beat a good team like the Warriors playing with a bench that's actively hurting you.