Comments on: Hidden key to the Lakers recent success? They’ve cut down their turnovers

By: Foul Dwimmerlaik

Foul Dwimmerlaik — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:01:43 +0000

Not just when Nash is back.

With that discombobulating concept known as the Princeton Offense out of the way, the Lakers have a clearer picture of what to do on the court.

I see the return of Showtime.

The key is a good defense that would lead to well placed outlet passes for an uncontested bucket.

They should be wary though of teams that would counter punch in transition while Lakers defense isn’t set.

Of course, half-court offense would showcase a lot of pick and rolls. If the play gets disrupted there’s the open wing man for the shot outside the paint. Considering their collective basketball IQ, I guess they would be able to read the defense and sort things out.

Another thing for them to do is mentor the young guns by increasing their minutes while playing with the vets. The starters need to have their minutes regulated in preparation for the post season.

By: abchome

abchome — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:07:55 +0000

I didn’t assess the Lakers’ performance or predict how they will finish. I merely stated some facts.

Just in case you’re unaware of, the Lakers’ “recent success” consists of 4 wins against Golden State (5-5), Sacramento (2-8), Phoenix (4-7), Houston (4-6), and a lost to San Antonio (8-2).

By: lakerluver

lakerluver — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:57:40 +0000

Good point, charger. Those same turnovers won’t happen with Nash in control.

By: chargerdillon

chargerdillon — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:48:00 +0000

They would have beaten the Spurs without a coach too if they hadnt had 3 different turnovers for poor ballhandling leading to literally kicking the own ball their dribbling out of bounds…..IT HAPPEND 3 TIMES IN THE COURSE OF ONE GAME.

That’s not a turnover, that’s just pisspoor ball control.

By: herkulease

herkulease — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:13:36 +0000

Within your two game window they also allowed the Suns and Rockets to shoot 49% from the field. That’s 6% better than both average.

They won’t be able to consistently go out there allowing teams to shoot better than they average and match their performance.

By: lakerluver

lakerluver — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:24:56 +0000

@abchome
And when the LAKERS start beating good teams what will you say? Oh, I know, “do it in the playoffs”. This is just a glimpse of things to come. According to Dwight, he’s only 75-80% healthy, Nash isn’t even playing yet and the LAKERS are just getting introduced to D’Antoni’s system. I also expect them to tweak the bench. So, you naysayers keep on hoping for the worst. But in May/June I’m willing to bet the LAKERS will be representing the West in the Finals.

By: BigBeachBall

BigBeachBall — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:16:40 +0000

Is mike brown gone yet?
Yea?
Okay, lets start playing…

By: abchome

abchome — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:37:45 +0000

Four of last five opponents being 0.5 or below also helps.