Lakers Game
Posted: Tue Nov 3, 2009 7:09 am
I like the Thunders chances.
I have a feeling Durantula is going to go ballistic. 3 for 21 won't be coming back around for a long time. Plus I think since the game is against the Lakers, Durant is going to be motivated to make a statement game after a speed bump.
Due to the fact that the Lakers are the world champs I think the Thunder are going to be amped up and energetic.
And due to the fact the Thunder are the Thunder I think the Lakers won't really take them seriously which leaves open a nice opportunity for a win. Hopefully the point was driven in that they had a very winnable game against Portland and let it slip away.
Portland was without Aldridge most of the game. He only played just shy of 12 minutes. You have to capitalize on opportunities. They let a wounded animal get away.
Westbrook should have a field day on Fisher or Farmar. I simply think Russell is just such a better athlete than either on of these guys. I can't see either one of these guys being able to keep up with Russell's speed and quicks.
I think Jeff Green has looked pretty good so far I hope he covers Odom. I don't really want to see him try to cover the long Gasol in the post.
Maybe we see Durant matching up in length?
Gasol isn't exactly a banger, but he is tougher than when he first came into the league. But Durant is slightly bigger this year.
And although the Lakers have superiority in talent pretty much down the line.
Kobe>Durant
Gasol>Westbrook
Artest>Green
Bynum>Nenad
Odom>Harden
It should make a decent game
the Thunder played great against two bad teams. They beat bad teams the way a decent team should be bad team. But they stumbled against Portland but hung around until late.
Eventually the Thunder will catch lightning in a bottle against an LA or a Boston. I think tommorow has a good shot as being the first.
I have a feeling Durantula is going to go ballistic. 3 for 21 won't be coming back around for a long time. Plus I think since the game is against the Lakers, Durant is going to be motivated to make a statement game after a speed bump.
Due to the fact that the Lakers are the world champs I think the Thunder are going to be amped up and energetic.
And due to the fact the Thunder are the Thunder I think the Lakers won't really take them seriously which leaves open a nice opportunity for a win. Hopefully the point was driven in that they had a very winnable game against Portland and let it slip away.
Portland was without Aldridge most of the game. He only played just shy of 12 minutes. You have to capitalize on opportunities. They let a wounded animal get away.
Westbrook should have a field day on Fisher or Farmar. I simply think Russell is just such a better athlete than either on of these guys. I can't see either one of these guys being able to keep up with Russell's speed and quicks.
I think Jeff Green has looked pretty good so far I hope he covers Odom. I don't really want to see him try to cover the long Gasol in the post.
Maybe we see Durant matching up in length?
Gasol isn't exactly a banger, but he is tougher than when he first came into the league. But Durant is slightly bigger this year.
And although the Lakers have superiority in talent pretty much down the line.
Kobe>Durant
Gasol>Westbrook
Artest>Green
Bynum>Nenad
Odom>Harden
It should make a decent game
the Thunder played great against two bad teams. They beat bad teams the way a decent team should be bad team. But they stumbled against Portland but hung around until late.
Eventually the Thunder will catch lightning in a bottle against an LA or a Boston. I think tommorow has a good shot as being the first.