Lakers Must Play 2 Bigs Against Nuggets

[@safetyscrewmarket]

The answer is to stop everyone else and let Joker score. If Ham rolls out that double team Joker strategy again I'll kick in my big screen. Stop everyone else is the answer.

[@edwintorralba7571]

I think that is the right strategy and let Jaxson Hayes guard Nicola Jokic so as to save Anthony Davis and let him do the offense

[@sedmitch3311]

That's it let him do his thing & stop everybody else

[@mohsenhaile2894]

We also have to let AD attack him on the other end. Forget all that pick and roll AD have to attack

[@Cahluvca]

Man...the temptation to double is no joke. The man will pick you apart like a point guard of the 80's and 90's

[@LordOfThePancakes]

So the answer is to ignore the league MVP & focus on all the less skilled players? 😆🤣🤣😂 Sure bud… that’s a very solid game plan.😂😂😂 (Lmao this’ll be an easier sweep for Denver than I thought) 🤫

[@cdoug5747]

Another key thing NO unnecessary doubling stay with your man!

[@anthonyd.5516]

I would like to see Jaxson Hayes on Joker for a good ten minutes straight to see what it looks like. Just smother Joker with Jaxson. Jaxson's energy might work? It is worth a look in the first game!

[@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739]

I think Jax's energy could wear the Joker...... just throw him on the joker for some 20 minutes let them duke it out....

[@Antawanknight780]

@@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739Hayes doesnt have the strength to handle jokic and jokic is going to body him every damn time but Hayes is super atyans je can jump high asf I think he can block jokic shot if jokic goes up for a layup he’s going to block his shot

[@Sportsfan-cm5up]

Ham doesn’t think before coaching he just do whatever and hands in his pocket

[@noanswer2003]

I would wait if we lose the first 2 then test it game 3

[@twu2293]

@@noanswer2003i would lowkey test it game one obviously everything else not really working

[@tyronbrewer141]

We all know Nuggets are very tough to beat. Some things to try as you mentioned - limit Jokic assists or (the others) - slow down Jamal (if possible) - AD has to match Jokic scoring/reb output A lot has to go right to beat the defending champs but let’s go LakeShow!! 💛💜

[@claytong.8251]

The Lakers have shown that they can beat Denver, they have a coach problem

[@albreemusic]

Starting lineup should be DLo Rui Bron Hayes AD

[@pmacthegreat9999]

have bron at the 2 guard as a scorer and rui at the 3 and we can make it happen rui usually shoots well against the nuggets

[@albreemusic]

@@pmacthegreat9999 facts !

[@ShaneMarshall-k7y]

Should be dlo dinwiddie James rui davis

[@rocfitness5747]

The mj bar got me dying laughing bro ! Jamal do turn into jordan vs the lakers 😂😂😂

[@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739]

Jax can really help the lakers wear out the joker!!! Gabe Vincent should replace Austin Reeves in the starting line up, and let reeves come off the bemch.... Reeves and D'lo's back cort wouldn't be effective enough to stop anybody...

[@adamhurley751]

I dont know hayes started like 4 times. . And 2 of those starts he had a double double. Hes an underrated player

[@LeadfootLou]

Starting 5 should be: Jaxson Hayes, AD, LeBron, Gabe Vincent and DLo. You put Hayes on Jokic 🤞, AD on Michael Porter Jr, LeBron on Aaron Gordon, Vincent on Murray and DLo on KCP. Bring Rui, AR, Dinwiddie, Prince and Reddish off the bench. We can go 10 deep to keep the players fresh. I say this because we have to makes changes in order to have a different outcome. Otherwise it’s just insanity.

[@patricksmith8171]

I like Jaxon Hayes...and I believe they should have developed him throughout the season...but...he is way too light in the trunks from preventing Jokic from backing him right up to the rim.

[@AR-ke8wg]

Agreed, need 2020 formula

[@entertainmentspectrum951]

This is my advice Play 2 bigs. Line up... Dlo,Bron,Rui,Hayes and AD Let Hayes guard Jokic and AD helps in the paint protection most especially on cuts and lobs from Jokic. I don't mind joker having to score 50 on Hayes so we would have to live with his jumper if he makes them over Hayes' wingspan then so be it. If Jamal is going off we gotta put Vincent,Spencer or max on him. Max is a really solid 3 and D . Another starting lineup suggestion is Dlo,Max/ Vincent,Bron ,Hayes and AD. And we gotta go at Joker on offence to tire and hunt for fouls on him.Rui and reeves can come off the bench for firepower. And no double teams on Jokic

[@daspradeep]

who will score?

[@adamhurley751]

Hayes actually can bother jokic. He has the second best defensive rating of all the healthy players on the team behind AD. But more importantly he should be getting 20 minutes a game simply because he adds size. And because he's doing that well defensively

[@chrisabanil2130]

No. The only answer is AD should not get outplayed by Joker and I expect AD to play at least 38-40 minutes a game in the series. It might be unsustainable logging that much minutes, but it is necessary. Might I add, DLo needs to match or outperform Jamal, for the Lakers to have a chance. LeBron will get his. So key players I think is AD and DLo playing lights out, the rest will follow.

[@ShawnTevala777]

If Jax can solve his fouling issues, would be 🔥

[@expandedmusicgroup7205]

It's Michael Porter Jr shut him down

[@jadenng7569]

As much as people are hyping him up, Joker still doesn't like scoring on his own. Let him get his 40 points and try and limit him and Gordon on the boards. But if they double him again, *that's* when he starts getting dangerous.

[@douglasstrong9890]

Reaves is a liability on the defensive side.

[@edgarbolden5742]

That means one of the guards won't be on the floor. Jackson Hayes gotta do best he can

[@phenixagreen723]

Contain Murray and Mpj, let joker get his

[@selwynandrews7716]

I think the lakers got this fr, in however many games. Really look at the box score of their 3 matchups this year and and it's blatantly obvious the nuggets haven't faced THIS Lakers team that they currently are. In the season opener Rui wasn't starting, Prince played 30 minutes, Wood played 15 minutes, cam Reddish played 17 minutes. Not in these playoffs tho. Game 2 we played without a real PG as Dlo, Gabe, and even our Rook JHS was out. We started Christie who played 15 minutes, Prince played 35 minutes off the bench, Wood played 19 minutes, and a dude we just signed in Skylar Mays ended up playing basically half the 4th quarter. Not in these playoffs tho. Game 3 was closest to THESE lakers. We played the starters we are now and DEN starters outscored the lakers starters by a single point. And that's WITH MPJ going 10/10 from the field with 5 3s, dropping 25, and wit Gordon adding 18 of his own. MPJ scored 25 or more in 13/81 games, 16%. Gordon has had 18 or more in 17/73 games, 23%. What are the chances of them doing that again, particularly in the same game? And that's what it took to outscore the lakers starters by ONE POINT. Denver had the bench edge 20 to 13, giving them an 8 point win. That's when Dinwiddie was still adjusting and putting up shooting splits of 36/30/80. He had been here 2.5 weeks and DEN was his 8th game in LA. In the 20 games since then, his splits are 41/43/89 so he's found his role and rhythm now. Gabe wasn't back in that 3rd game either and Reddish played 19 minutes. None of those games are a valid measuring stick for the series to come. It's all zip zip now. I got the Lakers. Especially since Jokic and Gordan ain't shooting 3s at the clip they was in the playoffs last year. And Guess what, neither is Bron and Dlo. LET'S GO LAKESHOW!!!!

[@jeromewilliams3775]

I see what u did at the end😂💜

[@justthisguy1948]

😂

[@selwynandrews7716]

@justthisguy1948 no rebuttal tho right 🤡

[@claytong.8251]

It comes down to film study. How did the team's that beat Denver accomplished that. Then how did the Lakers matchup to that team. From that a winning strategy can be devised. Unfortunately, the coaching staff or particularly Ham are not competent enough to do that type work or thinking. Plus the players have to do their parts in spotting tendencies of key players of Denver and practice attacking those tendecies.

[@LordOfThePancakes]

Lol if I were on the lakers team transportation staff I’d go ahead & get an early start making my summer vacation plans. 😆 There’s not going to be a game 5. 😂

[@johnelviste4]

It will be AD,Hayes and Rui if Bron is not going to play C. Rui might be 6'8 but he does have a 7'2 wingspan. Especially since Wood still out because of injury.

[@ShaunAlexanderSr]

If you haven't noticed... They play 3 bigs 6-10 an better... That has to be matched Alone with the effort,energy

[@ShaunAlexanderSr]

It's always about the Rebounds on both ends...

[@perryuppercut1]

Did you do routine commentary for a different KZbin channel in the past ? Voice sounds familiar. I appreciated your takes and analysis back then and still do now. I agree with many points of emphasis that you mention on this channel. Congratulations on your channel and keep up the good work ✅ As for this series, I say Lakers in 5. Bron and AD have some serious “GET BACK” to be had and our supporting cast is much stronger than last year. We shoot better and also have improved on defense.

[@AISTheLakersShow]

I'm The Same Guy from As It Stands Lakers. This channel I originally was doing with a friend but he couldn't do it anymore and the channel was at like 3k and monetized so I didn't wanna let it go. I get this comment alot because of that. If that's what your thinking of

[@AISTheLakersShow]

Also really appreciate you and thank you for watching!! I'd absolutely love to see the Lakets handle business and win in 5

[@perryuppercut1]

@@AISTheLakersShow I appreciate the reply. The channel I’m referring to is “the locker room” . I could be wrong. Nonetheless God bless you and your household. Have a good 1️⃣

[@AISTheLakersShow]

O ya, I've never been on the Locker room youtube channel. I've had ppl tell me he has shared my videos and discussed them before on his channel, so maybe you've heard it when he sharing my content but personal never been on and not too familiar with the channel but I have a few subscribers that are subscribed there so I'm sure they are great. Likewise, thank you and have a great one 😀

[@marving0mez]

The only way to stop Jokic is to put the Vandolorian on him. I predict that Lakers are saving Vando for this exact purpose. There is a historical context to this matchup. Remember when Dennis Rodman was put on Shaq? DRod didn't stop him but slowed him down, especially in rebounding. It has also been rumored that Vando grew 2 inches over the summer. That would mean he is 6'10". And Finally, Jaxon Hayes doesn't have enough weight, doesn't have the defensive experience and is too athletic for Jokic.

[@patricksmith8171]

Vando would get murded by Jokic as well. Too small...and can't really challenge his shot. Vando is better used against smaller wings and guards. A real big would eat his lunch.

[@jarinnstevenson5604]

LeBron & AD should attack the Paint make Jokic foul trouble

[@ljtiongco2584]

Put Max Christie or Dinwiddie on Jamal Murray AD, Christian Wood, and Jaxson Hayes are too skinny to guard Jokic AD SHOULD NOT GET INJURED!!!

[@RelicSwoop]

AD needs to learn to throw lobs 2 hayes

[@Landerousshorts]

2 bigs that what i thought too. it's one of the changes out of several. Lakers cannot approach this series with the same principles that had failed against this team. Lakers must apply a different solutions to beat this team. Rui and DLo will be the difference maker in this series.

[@tripleas1120]

I DOUBT DHAM IS GOIN TO DO 2 BIGS.THEY HAVE NO SUBSTITUTE IF AD IS SEATING.ALL THEY NEED IS INDIVIDUAL EFFORT TO STOP NUGGETS FROM SHOOTING 3'S THATS WHAT KILLING THEM.

[@leonardopedrojr3301]

DO NOT FORGET GUARDING GORDON. 😅

[@psvita7890]

The problem is MPJ!

[@rocfitness5747]

If hayes start he has to stay out of foul trouble

[@youngnapoleon1774]

Shows the value Dwight had for this team back in 2020, he did a good job holding up Jokic while AD focused on guarding the paint Even someone like Biyombo would’ve been decent for us to slap on Jokic

[@patricksmith8171]

Jokic would destroy Dwight in 2024. Jokic has too much range and too many moves in the post to be held by Dwight.

[@youngnapoleon1774]

@@patricksmith8171 I mean yea now things are different than 4 years ago and only someone like Wemby can maybe slow down Jokic But at least having a big body on him to cause him trouble while the other 4 players try their best to prevent his teammates from going off is ideal We’ll see how things go

[@cdoug5747]

I need answers why everyone the lakers pick up all of a sudden get clumsy 😢😅

[@mrvxg4820]

Are games are usu close against Den. Ham’s ability to adjust and put the correct lineups out is going to make or break us.

[@Unbiasedlakerfan]

AD is barbecue chicken for a joker

[@FLLatto]

Vise Versa 🥱

[@kjthomas4553]

Both can’t guard each other

[@ShaneMarshall-k7y]

Could use dlo vincent james rui davis

[@phenixagreen723]

If u gon throw Rui on joker u might aswell put Jax on him too ..

[@samanirsanglir9731]

Won't be surprised if Jokic ends up breathing like a dog, in this games😂

[@fyntc1796]

Who do we put on a 6’10 MPJ?

[@o82774]

This strategy worked in 2020 so naturally Darvin Ham has completely ruled it out smh

[@inandoutdribble]

😂😂

[@O4OTIS]

Nah if AD could hit the 3 like the bubble sure…maybe

[@adamhurley751]

If ham can keep prince in the game for 20 he can play Hayes for 20 minutes. Infact plays Hayes for 20 minutes instead of prince

[@keonnorris9728]

Ham better not have them guys going under the picks.

[@LordOfThePancakes]

So the answer is to ignore the league MVP & focus on all the less skilled players? 😆🤣🤣😂 Sure bud… that’s a very solid game plan.😂😂😂 (Lmao this’ll be an easier sweep for Denver than I thought) 🤫

[@FuzzyComedyClub]

They got to put Gabe on him from jump

[@LordOfThePancakes]

Not gonna lie it’s rather amusing seeing Lakers fans panic & scramble like the terminator judgement day end of the world is right around the corner 👹 😅😅

[@jasongrant6440]

U need dwight

[@hieroglyphy6181]

Ham will not do it. They will be swept. It is what it is.

[@keonnorris9728]

But Ham won’t. Plus Hayes is not the best defensively with following schemes. Doing this sparingly is perfect but not for most of game.

[@jourdanzero9312]

I’m sorry I don’t get how it would be bad to have Dwight on the roster instead of harry Giles even if he never touches the court. We even had Tristan Thomson last year just in case of emergency. Even if he’s cooked his experience is way more helpful than someone like Giles

[@patricksmith8171]

What experience can Dwight provide? How to make stupid fouls? Jovic is way better than he was when he faced Dwight in the playoffs. Dwight is definitely cooked...been cooked and washed for about 5 years now. Plus...do you really want Dwight around your young guys sexually harassing them? Not worth the trouble.

[@jourdanzero9312]

@@patricksmith8171 again if u read what i said he doesnt have to see the floor its in case of emergency. if ad and hayes had a freak accident u would rather have harry giles playing instead of dwight? and im just ignore the sexual harassment stuff cuz idek what ur talking about

[@PogiNis-g1e]

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[@PogiNis-g1e]

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[@PogiNis-g1e]

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[@PogiNis-g1e]

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[@cocainstreet9543]

Lakers gotta joker in foul trouble An play tight defense on err body else