I’d say we just got flat beat tonight, but the game plan was horrible. FVV is a tough SOB, but LeBron and Luka can shoot over him with ease. JJ schemed that switch way too many times and they did it more when they figured out Houston wouldn’t send help.
Offensive plan wasn’t much better. At a minimum they could have tired out LeBron taking everything to the rim. When he was out of the game, Jalen and Amen should have attacked the basket on every possession. Reaves and Luka are turnstiles and they lack a true rim protector. To their credit, they have some bigs that move OK, get in the way, and foul like crazy on shot attempts. I’d say they’re well coached on defense and play hard, but man they have to give maximum effort every night to overcome 2 starters being extremely limited on defense.
I’d call the Lakers a bad match up. Playoff Luka + Brooks getting in his own head every time he sees purple and gold will not end well for us.