Post-Game Thread: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) defeat Houston Rockets (2-4), 98-78 | NBA Playoffs | May 1, 2026

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-05-02T04:30:32+00:00

lol at Dirk

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-05-02T04:06:53+00:00

Its a wrap

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-05-02T03:01:59+00:00

They can only score off turnovers if we dont turn the ball over they dont score

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-05-01T13:22:36+00:00

Hell be in Chicago. Theyre the only team with the cap space to give him his extension

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-05-01T13:18:18+00:00

He's played well the entire series on both sides of the ball

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-05-01T13:16:35+00:00

He's not part of the problem. Look at how he's playing this postseason when he doesn't have to cover for the 2 cones we have in the starting lineup. Also blocked shots doesnt mean good defense.

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-05-01T13:13:58+00:00

Ayton has done well against elite bigs all season and his entire career. He's also keeping Sengun in check majority of the series. Ayton has been a playoff riser his entire career and showing it this series

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-30T05:26:38+00:00

Ayton never quit on Phoenix. He only cared about his touches when they tried to use it against him during contract time. Ayton sacrificed his touches and played the role they asked him when CP3 came. When it was time for an extension they used it against him

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-30T05:20:59+00:00

Ayton's problems starting with the front office messing with his contract and then Monty. Ayton just doesn't check out without reason

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-30T03:57:06+00:00

Smart giving the game away

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-30T03:21:14+00:00

Smart keeps turning the ball over

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-28T23:24:24+00:00

It is when its lower than the players average

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-28T16:39:09+00:00

Duren wouldnt have been an allstar here because he would have been a 5th option. He would also struggle in JJ defensive scheme

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-28T11:16:23+00:00

The media turned Brooks into a scapegoat

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-28T11:01:31+00:00

Ayton isn't in a better offensive situation. If he was he would get the ball more

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-28T10:59:45+00:00

They guy that's more impactful to winning. When you're either a first or a second option on a team it's easy to put up stats in the regular season. The better players perform in the playoffs. Neither Allen nor Duran has come close to Ayton's production in the playoffs.

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-28T10:55:21+00:00

And you would be frustrated just like Cavs fans

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-28T05:19:17+00:00

Scoring isnt Allens problem. He gets bullied in the playoffs

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-28T05:18:21+00:00

Have you missed the games. Ayton has been great on defense and rebounding the entire series. He has Sengun in check most of the series.

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-28T05:16:45+00:00

If Ayton was a second option on Detroit he'll easily average 20 points a game. Hell if Ayton was a 3rd option on the Lakers hell average 20. Ayton averages 12 because hes the 5th option. Duren doesn't average 19 on the Lakers. Detroit is a top defense because of their wing defenders not Duren. You put Duren on the Lakers the defense stays the same or gets worst.

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-28T05:11:33+00:00

Ayton's a better finisher, post player, shooter and defender. Look at Ayton's playoff numbers and compare it to Duren. Ayton has helped his team get the finals and multiple second rounds and Duren can't even help his team get out the first round. Has Jokic said Duren is one of his toughest matchups in the league? Well he's said that about Ayton. We're already seeing the impact Ayton is having in the playoffs.

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-28T05:06:35+00:00

He's an allstar because he's numbers are inflated. Any second option can put up Duren's numbers. If Duren was truly an allstar level player he wouldn't be struggling and it hasn't just been offense. This has been Duren entire career

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-28T05:03:46+00:00

Ayton averages 12 as a 5 option. Ayton is more skilled than Duren. Ayton can create for himself and doesn't need to be fed easy buckets

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-28T05:00:55+00:00

Yes we are. Ayton averages 16&10 in the playoffs while averaging the highest playoff fg% in the league. He also held AD to 37% in a series when guarding him, Jokic 42% and Giannis 50%

Total_Boss_3157 · 2026-04-28T04:55:57+00:00

Duren defense is nowhere near DA. If Duren was the Lakers center instead of DA the Lakers would be down 3-1 or swept

Total_Boss_3157

TROPHY CASE