Jazz v. Lakers

[MikeWaters]

before the playoffs started, my friend was talking about how great Derek Fisher is. How he plays such great defense. We were arguing about how the lakers would do against the Jazz. My friend is a big fan of Deron Williams, but insinuated he would not be able to do all that much against Fisher's D. I hotly disputed this.

Well, we know who was the ignoramus on this one. Me.

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

before the playoffs started, my friend was talking about how great Derek Fisher is. How he plays such great defense. We were arguing about how the lakers would do against the Jazz. My friend is a big fan of Deron Williams, but insinuated he would not be able to do all that much against Fisher's D. I hotly disputed this.

Well, we know who was the ignoramus on this one. Me.

Rush to judgment.

[Surfah]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

before the playoffs started, my friend was talking about how great Derek Fisher is. How he plays such great defense. We were arguing about how the lakers would do against the Jazz. My friend is a big fan of Deron Williams, but insinuated he would not be able to do all that much against Fisher's D. I hotly disputed this.

Well, we know who was the ignoramus on this one. Me.

I love D Fish but he's not a talented defender. Derek has a hard time getting through screens and goes beneath them too often allowing his opponent to have an open look at the basket. It's kind of a catch-22 though because when he goes over the top as he should he's too slow to get back into the picture to play defense. Watch any playoff game with the Kings and Lakers from yesteryear. Bibby torched him.

What he lacks in physical ability though Fisher makes up in smarts and strength. He's strong and is tough to back down allowing him to guard bigger guys than his height should allow. He's also not afraid to step into traffic and take a charge. He's good for at least one a game. He can also flop when necessary.

I don't think Deron's day was as much a result of Fisher's D as it was the Lakers team D. They can defend the pick and roll much better with agile bigs in Gasol, Odom and Turiaf. Kobe and the other guards play the lanes and they all collapse and rotate extremely well.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by surfah33

I love D Fish but he's not a talented defender.

Derek Fisher had six steals, more than all of the Jazz players combined.

D.Will had 14 points.

Advantage Fisher.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

before the playoffs started, my friend was talking about how great Derek Fisher is. How he plays such great defense. We were arguing about how the lakers would do against the Jazz. My friend is a big fan of Deron Williams, but insinuated he would not be able to do all that much against Fisher's D. I hotly disputed this.

Well, we know who was the ignoramus on this one. Me.

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[Surfah]

Damn, that last assist by Kobe where he split the double with a spin then wrapped the pass around Okur's head was ridiculous.

MVP.

[MikeWaters]

This is why Deron is not in the same league as CP3. It's the second round. Paul is dominating, and Deron is disappearing.

[Surfah]

Kyle Korver looks like he could be in one of those Geico commercials.

Deron still has the Lego Man fade going.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

This is why Deron is not in the same league as CP3. It's the second round. Paul is dominating, and Deron is disappearing.

And the broken record award goes to Mike.

[TheSizzle36]

Originally Posted by surfah33

Damn, that last assist by Kobe where he split the double with a spin then wrapped the pass around Okur's head was ridiculous.

MVP.

Kobe showing tonight clearly why he is the MVP. He was absolutely awesome tonight. 11 of 18 from the floor and 9 of 10 from the line. Add to that 7 assists and 6 boards (or vice versa) and he has had a great game. Honestly, Kobe has been great, he has hit next to impossible shots. If he keeps playing like that, the Lakers may not lose a game all playoffs.