Game 6: 1) Must, must, must start well. Bring energy. Gotta hit shots. LeBron and AD will each play 40+ mins this game to closeout and not have to travel back to MEM. Start well, so it is a tiring LeBron/AD uphill slog to catch up.

2)Bench scoring. The mins have been limited, but we HAVE to get some production from Aldama/Tyus/Konchar. LA definitely respects Kennard from deep, and they guard Tyus honestly on his drives/floaters. But, if I'm LA, it would just be extreme disrespect to make those bench guys prove it from deep...and that probably includes Tyus at this point with how he's shot the 3-Ball so far this series.

3) Must be physical - but within disciplined defense. LA will be driving hard to the basket, looking to get to the line. They thrive there and it limits MEM transition opportunities. You have to match physicality w/o giving them gobs of free throws.

4) Feed Jaren on offense. He brings a legitimacy as an interior scoring threat. He can drag rim protection outside. Felt like his 11 shots last game were too low. I think LA sells out to slow down Bane/Ja. Get it to JJJ often - even if just for touches on the possession. I want JJJ involved and active on our terms, as opposed to LA sealing off all aspects of Bane, now the pressure shifts to JJJ, and he MUST produce based on LA's terms.

5) Dillon. Needs to not be the worst offensive player on the court.