Staggering minutes to give Luka and LeBron a breather might have worked, but it could have also equally backfired. The lead could have evaporated within minutes because the bench has been absolute cheeks this game.
We tire out, we don’t have the athletes, it’s really like Denver all over again, we control a lot of the games, and then fall apart
and it doesn't help when you have the same starting 5 playing the entire half. there's no way those guys can keep up with the wolves athleticism late in games when they're playing that many minutes
Dafuq can't JJ play Vando, Knecht, Vincent or Hayes even a few minutes..?? Craziest Coaching decision I've ever seen... The outcome was predictable.
We did go like this in the 2nd half, starting with a 11-0 run. Too bad JJ panicked and ran them to the ground. We didn't have juice in the end, although we were a play or 2 from the win. I still think we can win this series. We are being outscored for like 50 in the Q4 in this series. That's insane, especially having Luka now. I'm expecting a strong response on Wednesday, this team is not done
We're lookin' fuqqqed after that epic loss in Game 4. 'N all that, but now I step outside of my rabid Laker fan-frame of mind and just look at the style and skill of Ant. He's just fantastic to watch. He's been at times Kobe-MJ-level spectacular. He'll be 24 in August. This guy is some sick-azz-level jit. Then I step back into my rabid Laker fandom and find nothing but lust. My gawd I'm greedy. Lebron is going out, but that's okay: we got Luka now. And I have to audacity to think we should be able to get Antman too? The nerve of me!
I get this. Honestly I do. But I think you have to take that gamble. Particularly with LeBron’s age and Luka rebounding from being sick. We may still lose but I can’t help but think several shots (particularly a couple by Luka) go in with fresher legs.
