Frustration is boiling over for Coach Byron Scott after the Los Angeles Lakers' miserable start, and a lack of effort on the defensive end has been the known suspect. The Lakers are sitting atop the rankings for Opponent FG% and they have been miserable on some occasions in the offensive end but when they faced the Atlanta Hawks tonight, it was the exact opposite.
Terrence Ross’ debut game already made him a fan favorite in LA as he had 30 points, tying Kobe Bryant who scored 30 himself as they carried the Lakers past the Hawk. Many people thought that this trade wouldn’t work out but according to this game, they were dead wrong. It was almost like every time Kobe attempted a shot, it would go in.
When Coach Scott was asked on what he thinks of tonight’s game, he said it was “bitter sweet”.
“We made shots, we passed the ball around, and we did everything we could to keep us alive but committing 23 turnovers is just bad news. We were careless tonight when passing the ball. We were sloppy.” Said Coach Scott.
info-0 wrote:Awesome stuff as usual . Plus that POTG gives a nice touch to the story.
TarantadongPinoy wrote:Wow, 30 for Ross and Bryant? Insane.
i5-3210M Quad core 2.5 GHzTarantadongPinoy wrote:Kinda feel you with that lag on PC/Laptop.
Btw, what are your specs?
. I feel ya broKevinParker13 wrote:i5-3210M Quad core 2.5 GHzTarantadongPinoy wrote:Kinda feel you with that lag on PC/Laptop.
Btw, what are your specs?
4GB
Windows 8
Using a laptop by the way so imagine the temperature and the stuttering. Ugh.
Yeah, I like playing through Ross right now. Might even build around him when Kobe retiresPhil89 wrote:Great debut by Ross. Could be a fun season watching Kobe and Ross if they keep scoring like that
Dude, IKR. He's my go-to guy offensively when Kobe isn't there.Cruzerr wrote:Ross is a blast to play with, good luck!
Carlos Boozer was no longer starting, and Julius Randle has usurped his role as a starter. Coach Scott said that Boozer was "too lazy" rebounding the ball in the offensive and defensive end and isn't very active in the defensive end of the floor.
Coach Byron Scott believes that Randle could change the outcome of the game with his rebounding ability--something the coach thought the team needed at this moment.
"I think Randle's energy is contagious. He comes in and he brings a different element. And I think it's the same with Davis." Scott's reasoning for making the changes was ground in defense and rebounding, "They both think the defensive end of the floor first, and right now, that's what we need."
The Lakers are trying to make their own twin towers with Davis at the 5 and Randle at the 4.
Awesome! Can't waitKevinParker13 wrote:I'm back. Uploading some Plays of the Game and capping the box scores. Stay tuned.
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