Lakers vs. Spurs, Matchup Problems For Both Teams

May 20, 2008

The Lakers and Spurs will meet in the Western conference finals and it should be a great series. One of the things that stands out the most about the series are the matchups. I look at the Lakers and say who will guard Ginobili? Kobe can guard him but that would get him in foul trouble. Lamar can try his best but he would end up getting beat or getting in foul trouble too. You also have to wonder who will guard Duncan. Radmonovic is not a good defender and Pau or Lamar would get in foul trouble trying to cover Duncan and the Lakers don’t want that. One thing the Lakers could do is start Turiaf instead of Radmanovic but I doubt they would do that.

Now, look at the Spurs side you have to wonder who will guard Lamar. I am sure the Spurs will put Bowen on Kobe. If Ginobili is starting that would put him on Odom which would be a tough cover for him. The Spurs could as put Ginobili on Radmanovic and put Duncan on Odom but Odom would abuse Duncan just like he did Boozer.

It will be very interesting to see how both teams matchup defensively in game one.

Written by Dre · Filed Under Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Playoffs 2008, San Antonio Spurs | Leave a Comment