Alex Caruso said Rajon Rondo was so excited to return to practice today that last night he shared a photo to the Lakers’ group text of his uniform laid out and ready for him to wear like it was the first day of school.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) August 17, 2020
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Blazers big man Zach Collins is out tomorrow versus Lakers in Game 1
I missed that. Just copied from Eric Pincus stuff on Basketball Insiders. He left BI off because he is a restricted free agent. I should have added him back in. I think he was starting at the 3 ahead of Hart. Thanks.
The Kids from Akron!
Last summer, LeBron and his high school teammates got together during the unveiling of his @IPROMISESchool basketball court
The Kids from Akron ✊
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 17, 2020
Thunder Rockets Preview
Consensus pick: Rockets in 7
Magicman pick: Thunder in 7
One team built from retooling not once but twice and Sam Presti did it wisely. He got SGA and picks, he acquired Chris Paul and picks. He has the 3 guard lineup (SGA, Schroder, CP3) I call the Ghidorah offense. Ironically, Ghidorah has an ability called ‘Thunder spark’.
Normally an offense with James Harden, specifically guard matchups, should give Rockets the edge. Not here, not right now. Russ is hurt, Gordon is not healthy.
Robert Covington is the key to the whole car running. He’s played well defensively, but his shot is well…SHOT! If he can’t hit the 3 on a consistent level especially if he’s bringing Steven Adams out of the paint trying to draw more space for Harden…he needs to hit deep shots, if he doesn’t, his effectiveness plummets because Adams gobbles up defensive boards.
Houston’s makeshift bench needs a shot in the arm. Gallo, Terrence Ferguson, Andre Roberson, can make a difference in tight games. Gallo is a particularly bad matchup for Houston. He can play a cutter/shooter/screener in the Ghidorah offense and Adams is a problem anytime he’s on the floor.
Rockets may be able to pull away, if CP3 and SGA and DS all struggle at the same time. Over a 7 game series, this is unlikely and I see as improbable.
Thunder in 7.
After Portland, Lakers plan to wear Black Mamba jerseys to honor Kobe
The Lakers are bringing back the Black Mamba jerseys to honor Kobe if they advance to the second round.
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— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) August 17, 2020