The Rockets are one of the most uniquely built playoff teams in NBA history. @HoniAhm previews the unique challenges they pose and the keys for the Lakers to advance past the second round. https://t.co/3S1yQXlH1W pic.twitter.com/2BjDkZYTQ7
— Lakers Outsiders (@LakersOutsiders) September 3, 2020
For the Lakers, the key will be to at least limit the Rockets’ attempts from the corners. P.J. Tucker, in particular, is deadly from those positions. Forcing him and other shooters to put the ball on the floor will be the Lakers’ defensive gameplan – even if it’s easier said than done. Meanwhile, the Lakers will have to gauge the advantages of going big to have an additional rim protector and someone who can crash the boards against the smaller Rockets (e.g. JaVale McGee or Dwight Howard) and the disadvantage of that player struggling to stick with shooters on the perimeter. A player like Markieff Morris could be a key here as he can play big on the glass while having the agility to guard wings.
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