Lakers-Warriors: The Sequel Surpasses The Original

The Lakers had to go up to Oakland looking to redeem themselves against a team that they should beat without having to come back from 26 down. Luckily, through this hard fought game, the Lakers found the composure they sorely lacked in L.A.. They rode that, along with a concerted effort on the defensive boards and mid-range, to a much needed, heart-attack inspiring win. There was a lot of good and a fair share of bad in this one, so let’s run through it. Good early offensive post work by Ronny. When he got position in the second half mostly, he wasn’t letting go of it. That hold on position went a long way to giving the Lakers a pass option to the middle inside, easing up movement everywhere else. He has got to stop passing the ball in or out of the paint when he has a shot. He’s right by the basket for a high percentage shot, a foul, or sometimes both. It’s not a bad problem to have (players that pass too much), but it can’t come at the expense of three-second ... [link]