So 2 games back and 2 W's, a few thoughts:

- Harden and Westbrook have looked great, Russ needs to cut down the silly turnovers but his drive and dish game has been top notch.
- Speaking of drive and dish, we gotta get more consistency on these corner threes from guys like PJ. That shot is always there, and it will make or break us.
- Very encouraged that we are getting the job done without Eric Gordon. Hopefully his return will be a boost to the lineup and not a setback.
- Last, and probably most important, gotta get better on the boards. I know small ball means rebounding will take a dip, but sometimes it is just laziness. Can't just sit there and stare at your teammates hoping they go for it.

And to close:

HaRdEn DoEsNt PlAy DeFeNsE....

Our D has looked horrible for long stretches in these 2 games but we have played great D down the stretch of both games. The rebounding is concerning but I think we are ok on D when we need to be.

Texaggie7nine said:

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Harden just wearing his name

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Anybody else notice the social justice words go above the number on the back and players who opted out have their names below the number? Am I wrong? If so, is there a reason?

I think it's easier to fit in above the numbers

Was it 7 or more? Or exactly seven points? nevermind just read it and saw 7+. sure seems like there would be more than that all time

That's what I thought but the "Black Lives Matter" ones are definitely not shorter

I'm pretty sure it's so a player can have both. For example:

Think that just started the last game. First couple games was only the message of name (no one could have both).

Another sluggish start and Russ needs to get back to making FTs.

Stop the fronting if Covington can't get there behind them

****ing refs are awful

That has to be challenged. Can't let James pick up #5 there.

WES2006AG said:

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That has to be challenged. Can't let James pick up #5 there.

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Any other superstar could've literally mauled the guy and not picked up their 5th. Harden runs away from the guy trying to finish and gets called for his 5th

Holy **** these refs are dismal

They are callIng the softest fouls on us

Roco needs to start hitting more 3s

Russ is 5 of 12...from the free throw line...

Damn Jeff green

**** man

Man that rough fade-away was tough to watch and Harden couldn't buy a bucket.

Need a win tonight.

Russ is out for us

YNWA_AG said:

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Russ is out for us

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Harden 50 point game imminent

Harden about to cook Caruso if he plays

Russ just getting a break? Or injury?

Whatever the reason, probably the best game available to take a break. The Lakers haven't looked that good in the bubble, but already have the #1 seed locked up. Plus the second game of a back-to-back against a hard-nosed OKC team? I'd be surprised if the Lakers don't use this game to rest up as well.

Well ****, didn't even see a few posts above where LeBron is out. So yeah.

Listed as quad contusion, d'antoni said he could play but it's not worth pushing him

Guess Jazz are giving up on their game tonight.