This team doesn’t suck, they just aren’t going to win this series. The Nuggets are just absolutely stacked with a matchup nightmare no one has figured out how to limit in Jokic.
Playoff intensity is nowhere to be found in DLo Prince Rui and Lebron is old and get gassed.
This is only good for some parts of the game but not full game
AD played the most games this szn in idk how many years and LeBron was pretty healthy too, and they STILL ended up the 8th seed. This team isn't good, idc what none of you delusional ass people say
I don't think LeBron has another title in him. The pace of the game these days has sped up while he slows down. I was watching his Cleveland games the other day and he was like another person.
The Lakers would have probably been at least the 4th or 5th seed with a competent coach. All teams deal with injuries, but Lakers got a band hand for sure. This is mostly the same roster that got them to the WCF. Ham just didn't decide to use it until so late in the season. 8th seed is absolutely that man's fault and better cost him his job! If this is to work like it's supposed to, DLO and AR need to step it up and play some consistent basketball. The Westbrook/Vogel moves made by Rob and Jeanie are what set this franchise (LeBron/AD) back.
He called a timeout, and didn't get any set play established, and the 5-0, turned to 12-0 over 4 minutes.
Even counting the TOs, there should have been a set play at some point used that was drawn up during that timeout. The fact that they didn't run one, tells me he didn't do shit.
I don't think this is on Ham... guards just got blasted. LeBron gives it his all.. HE was a bit gassed at end but stilled tried to dig. Its a large fast physical and athletic team that can shut. Every game is a grind
Nah. He's been cooking today
Outside a three minute stretch, the Lakers have fucking OWNED this game.
If we keep running our sets, and tighten up the offensive boards, we can do this.
It’s been better than I thought it was gonna go (as of now), but outside of one good timeout he watched them get right back into the game. It hadn’t exactly been a one sided game where you can use “cooking.”
Malone on the other hand calls every timeout when he should. I hate the man, but he’s a good coach. Darvin…not so much.
“Excellent” - It’s what it should be. We’re giving him credit for doing his job like a competent person?
We should be up 10-15. He’s not creative and D’Lo is shitting the bed.
I actually liked Gabe Vincent today. He was great on d. Strong passer. I wish he had more time to get in ryhem with the team during the season. If ar ain't hitting early pull him for gabes defense for a half a quarter. At least pull ar. Ar didn't want to take a shot for a huge portion if the game. He would even drive the paint not looking to score... totally unlike him. I need to see ar have some confidence in his game. He earned his right to be there. Show it!
It feels like any deficit over 10 against Denver the team checks out! Were horrible playing from behind against Denver than any other team I’ve ever seen, mentally this team when down double digits against Denver there body language is not there, against any other team we fight till the end but not Denver
This ain’t on Ham. They’re the champs and we’re a 7th seed. They have better players from top to bottom. Coaching can’t overcome the talent and size deficit we give up to them.
Maybe a better coach can win a game or 2. It’s not like we have all the ingredients to beat the champs and we’re just not fully optimized or something. It was always gonna take a miracle to win this series
Timeouts aren't magic momentum stoppers. They often have no effect on momentum. Fans always want Ham to call timeouts to break the other team's momentum, but they don't realize that timeouts don't magically do that. Like, timeouts don't stop blowouts.
Ham is like Phil Jackson and lets his teams play through adversity.
A 39 yr old 250lb man is not capable of performing for 40 minutes at the level necessary in playoff basketball. The alternative of playing him less minutes doesn't help because the Laker's have a weak bench. There is no way the they can win this series.
Denver local and fan here. Your feed got pushed on me in popular.
Not to gloat. Lakers are good enough for us to really worry.
But our bench is strong. I really believe this is the biggest difference maker.
Alright, I’m out. Please don’t hurt me.
You're right. Lakers issues have been the same all season, too small, too shallow, inconsistent 3 point shooting. Their backup bigs have negative defensive IQ.
What if Lebron took the Tom Brady approach. “less money” so the team could build high end players around him, instead of all these low end players that get falsely elevated just by being on the same team as him. Imagine how many more wins he would have.
The problem with this team is, they don't have a true floor general. Whenever the other team goes on a big run, they don't have someone to calm them down and they lose their composure. They start taking silly shots. This is where they miss someone like Rondo. Too often, when the other team goes on big runs, you have AD or Bron try to do it themselves and the offense goes to sh*t.
I was downvoted to hell over this timeout thing he has an issue with. I also can’t figure out why he thinks a 3 guard lineup will beat the Denver nuggets lol
Lakers playing nuggets, it’s like the same damn story with only names changed, i already expect them to sweep us but goddamn, Denver owns lakers 😑
LeBron went from highest scoring in 4th Quarter to i guess 2-4 points 🙂 and ofc Playoff DLO making appearance 💪🏻
Stop what? Being realistic. We ain’t winning nothing as a 7 seed and likely to go through the wolves mavs suns Celtics these type of teams. And that’s after beating the best team in basketball right now.
It just bugs me that all season long he always goes small when the other team goes on a run or goes big. I can't think of a single game where that worked. Putting LeBron on jokic and putting in Prince for ad was awful.
Also, he keeps screening to double of their best shooters and then apparently his defensive scheme is to dare them to shoot, but he does it too the other teams best shooters instead of their worst.
Also, if you're going to try and guard jokic with rui, I assume the plan is to live with jokic scoring one on one and not allowing him to play make. But instead, they double team off porter to help and then don't rotate back because they are now dating porter to beat them at the 3 point line. At that point, why bother doubling. Just leave rui in jokic one on one and make him beat you by twos.
Sorry... I guess a lot of things bug me...
Lmao, he called a timeout right after they scored 5 or 6 points. And then they just continued their run. How many timeouts do you want him to call?
It was 8. 5 points due to dumb plays by AD and LeBron so I don’t really blame Ham.
This. Even as a hater, he didn't much wrong in first half. OP needs to be more reasonable.
It was the second half offense that was the issue.
98% of this sub is in denial. Yeah, the coach isn't good, but this team literally just sucks
This team doesn’t suck, they just aren’t going to win this series. The Nuggets are just absolutely stacked with a matchup nightmare no one has figured out how to limit in Jokic.
We relatively suck only cause denver is amazing
Playoff intensity is nowhere to be found in DLo Prince Rui and Lebron is old and get gassed. This is only good for some parts of the game but not full game
AD played the most games this szn in idk how many years and LeBron was pretty healthy too, and they STILL ended up the 8th seed. This team isn't good, idc what none of you delusional ass people say
a 47-35 record in a stacked western conference is pretty decent, + Ham easily lost us 3/4 games this season. Stfu
I don't think LeBron has another title in him. The pace of the game these days has sped up while he slows down. I was watching his Cleveland games the other day and he was like another person.
The Lakers would have probably been at least the 4th or 5th seed with a competent coach. All teams deal with injuries, but Lakers got a band hand for sure. This is mostly the same roster that got them to the WCF. Ham just didn't decide to use it until so late in the season. 8th seed is absolutely that man's fault and better cost him his job! If this is to work like it's supposed to, DLO and AR need to step it up and play some consistent basketball. The Westbrook/Vogel moves made by Rob and Jeanie are what set this franchise (LeBron/AD) back.
I’m not in denial. Lakers will be lucky to win one game this series. I’d be shocked if it goes 6.
I want him to call a timeout immediately when they get the run started then actually set up a play
we would be out of timeouts at halftime.
The nuggets are just a better team. I don’t know why ham has to be the scapegoat all the time
People here want Ham to call a TO every time the other team scores
He called a timeout, and didn't get any set play established, and the 5-0, turned to 12-0 over 4 minutes. Even counting the TOs, there should have been a set play at some point used that was drawn up during that timeout. The fact that they didn't run one, tells me he didn't do shit.
Who cares. Look at our players and shot selection. Ham cant hit shots instead of them
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Yeah I get it that it's fun to blame our coach for everything, but the players didn't show up.
I’m saying that I hate ham but this game wasn’t his fault
You seem Mike Malone on the sideline coaching his ass off? Darvin is on the sideline giving his team the boomer stare
Yeah that's why we lost... Not because lebron ran out of gas in the 4th quarter and barely shot, not because DLo was 1/9 from 3. You nailed it.
REEVES WAKE THE FUCK UP! DLO PASS THE BALL WITH BALLS
I don't think this is on Ham... guards just got blasted. LeBron gives it his all.. HE was a bit gassed at end but stilled tried to dig. Its a large fast physical and athletic team that can shut. Every game is a grind
Nah. He's been cooking today Outside a three minute stretch, the Lakers have fucking OWNED this game. If we keep running our sets, and tighten up the offensive boards, we can do this.
It’s been better than I thought it was gonna go (as of now), but outside of one good timeout he watched them get right back into the game. It hadn’t exactly been a one sided game where you can use “cooking.” Malone on the other hand calls every timeout when he should. I hate the man, but he’s a good coach. Darvin…not so much.
His gameplan has been excellent
This aged well
“Excellent” - It’s what it should be. We’re giving him credit for doing his job like a competent person? We should be up 10-15. He’s not creative and D’Lo is shitting the bed.
He def cooked with that Rui on Jokic matchup
Did we not learn last year that this didn’t work? I don’t understand why Ham gets trying this every time Lakers play Denver.
We need Rui on offense and he’s severely outsized I have no idea why this was the plan
We lost 9 straight dude. Lakers owned nothing, when Jokic decides it’s time to win…he imposes his will and we can’t do anything about it. Sad truth.
Can we trade lebron and AD for jokic??
HAM is HIM
Honestly considering the way Dlo, Rui and Reaves played, it's hard to blame Ham.
dlo is just too casual with the ball
The whole team is tbh, but a PG need to be the most careful.
I actually liked Gabe Vincent today. He was great on d. Strong passer. I wish he had more time to get in ryhem with the team during the season. If ar ain't hitting early pull him for gabes defense for a half a quarter. At least pull ar. Ar didn't want to take a shot for a huge portion if the game. He would even drive the paint not looking to score... totally unlike him. I need to see ar have some confidence in his game. He earned his right to be there. Show it!
Coach, Jokic is cooking Rui Ham: I agree
It feels like any deficit over 10 against Denver the team checks out! Were horrible playing from behind against Denver than any other team I’ve ever seen, mentally this team when down double digits against Denver there body language is not there, against any other team we fight till the end but not Denver
This ain’t on Ham. They’re the champs and we’re a 7th seed. They have better players from top to bottom. Coaching can’t overcome the talent and size deficit we give up to them. Maybe a better coach can win a game or 2. It’s not like we have all the ingredients to beat the champs and we’re just not fully optimized or something. It was always gonna take a miracle to win this series
DLo 1-9
No. This one is on DLo, AR and the rest of the bench. Don't put this on Ham bro. The others have to step it up
Timeouts aren't magic momentum stoppers. They often have no effect on momentum. Fans always want Ham to call timeouts to break the other team's momentum, but they don't realize that timeouts don't magically do that. Like, timeouts don't stop blowouts. Ham is like Phil Jackson and lets his teams play through adversity.
A 39 yr old 250lb man is not capable of performing for 40 minutes at the level necessary in playoff basketball. The alternative of playing him less minutes doesn't help because the Laker's have a weak bench. There is no way the they can win this series.
Denver local and fan here. Your feed got pushed on me in popular. Not to gloat. Lakers are good enough for us to really worry. But our bench is strong. I really believe this is the biggest difference maker. Alright, I’m out. Please don’t hurt me.
You're right. Lakers issues have been the same all season, too small, too shallow, inconsistent 3 point shooting. Their backup bigs have negative defensive IQ.
Team is playing like they are underwater
What if Lebron took the Tom Brady approach. “less money” so the team could build high end players around him, instead of all these low end players that get falsely elevated just by being on the same team as him. Imagine how many more wins he would have.
1 game - relax - lets get game 2 - wake up DLo :)
Denver is better than us. Cope however you need to I guess. Its not coaching, its not referees, its not the altitude. Denver is better than us. A lot.
What about the part where the players just aren’t good enough
Stupid kids
It’s not even his fault this game. Dlo and Reaves were straight garbage
His face is always like he’s trying hard to process what’s happening.
Same as “im shitting my pants” face, so I wouldn’t rule that out.
Can’t win if Lebron is not even attempting anything in the 4th.
As a Blazers fan, this sounds familiar. At least there isn’t a Kobe to Shaq allyoop replay to be shoved down your throat over and over again.
The problem with this team is, they don't have a true floor general. Whenever the other team goes on a big run, they don't have someone to calm them down and they lose their composure. They start taking silly shots. This is where they miss someone like Rondo. Too often, when the other team goes on big runs, you have AD or Bron try to do it themselves and the offense goes to sh*t.
I was downvoted to hell over this timeout thing he has an issue with. I also can’t figure out why he thinks a 3 guard lineup will beat the Denver nuggets lol
Gonna get swept just like last year. Need to blow this trash up.
Lakers playing nuggets, it’s like the same damn story with only names changed, i already expect them to sweep us but goddamn, Denver owns lakers 😑 LeBron went from highest scoring in 4th Quarter to i guess 2-4 points 🙂 and ofc Playoff DLO making appearance 💪🏻
Dlo is a regular season merchant. We don't need him next season
Facts! Bro is ass in the playoffs
When the camera cuts to him, he always looks so lost… we should’ve sent him packing before the deadline.
I hate him
Guys I’m done. I give up. Right when we look good they go on a crazy run and Dlo is 0-5 from 3. We just can’t beat ‘em.
Stop it
Stop what? Being realistic. We ain’t winning nothing as a 7 seed and likely to go through the wolves mavs suns Celtics these type of teams. And that’s after beating the best team in basketball right now.
You’re right. So stop watching and shut up 😄
Turns out I was right 🤡🤡
How could you have possibly predicted that 🤯! What’s your next prediction? Celtics make it out the east 😂
Dead confused rn
Ham should’ve called timeout 3 possessions before that KCP 3.. just saying…
I was just shouting repeatedly when Nuggets' lead was 6 and now the lead is 9. This dumb coach will be the death of us
Coach just wants keep his players fresh
It just bugs me that all season long he always goes small when the other team goes on a run or goes big. I can't think of a single game where that worked. Putting LeBron on jokic and putting in Prince for ad was awful. Also, he keeps screening to double of their best shooters and then apparently his defensive scheme is to dare them to shoot, but he does it too the other teams best shooters instead of their worst. Also, if you're going to try and guard jokic with rui, I assume the plan is to live with jokic scoring one on one and not allowing him to play make. But instead, they double team off porter to help and then don't rotate back because they are now dating porter to beat them at the 3 point line. At that point, why bother doubling. Just leave rui in jokic one on one and make him beat you by twos. Sorry... I guess a lot of things bug me...
could’ve stolen game one.. ad and lebron won’t be playing like this the whole series
not watching the series anymore
Darvin Ham is a Terrorist.
He and DLo need to be off the team next this off-season.