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Originally Posted by derek
Howard is not better offensively than Bynum and is very foul prone...he also can't shoot FTs....He might be better defensively, but against the Spurs, Duncan is a good perimeter shooter that can force Howard to come out and defend him on the perimeter which allows Parker to drive to the hoop at will. The Spurs really feared Bynum more because of his size. With their speed, they can handle Howard w/o a double team that Bynum required.
The Lakers also have new players which takes time to develop any chemistry if there is any. Add to that Howard won't be back till January too. This season is a wash for the Lakers.
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Then why did he score at a 20.6 clip to Bynums 18.7? He even had more assist per game and grabbed more offensive rebounds. How is that not better offensively? The defense is a given Bynum is only good in the half court set defensively, he can;t get back on breaks another one of Howards strengths. The Spurs feared Bynum more because he is an inch taller?
The logic is baffling in every way imaginable and the Lakers look pretty well stocked for a return shot in the playoffs.
Also wanted to add that the Lakers late in games are gonna be pounding it into Gasol in the post, because of Howards free throw deficiencies.