Cue the “One does not simply replace LeBron James!” memes.
Still, Lakers gotta try. DeAndre Jordan will go back to starting, Russ will have the ball more but someone has to help put points on the board. Or rather, some people. Looking for some bounce-back from Monk, maybe some Ellington minutes. Monk in particular has had a spate of bad luck in the form of shots rolling off the rim, rimming out and so on. Of course, a vintage Carmelo Anthony performance would go a long way and I also expect to see some Rondo minutes.
I’d love to be able to call this a revenge game but I still just see it as another trap game where we need to let our defense and our points in the paint lead the way and not overly-rely on three-point shots. Still, hate to say it but here it comes…
(replace Mordor with LeBron James tho)
Will the NBA whisper a little sumpin-sumpin in the zebras ears and Lo, the Lakers shall shoot a bevvy, nay, a cart full of free throws!
Hi, Jamie. I just want to say thank you for posting that “Pressure drop” song by Toots and the Maytals in your last 5er. They are one of my favorite groups. Unfortunately, Toots Hibert passed away in September of last year. Him and the likes of Desmond Dekker and Johnny Nash are greatly missed. In terms of loss and hardship, some losses stand out for the love, inspiration and joy they represent for so many.