"If you're a bit more pessimistic - or someone who calls themself a realist - then you probably come away from that game more discouraged by the Lakers' lack of rebounding while also still holding concerns about how the Lakers match up against teams with lots of athleticism."
"Ultimately, both things can be true. The Lakers showed they can compete with an elite team, but they still have some pretty glaring flaws."
"Rui had a rough night, who got pulled from the game early in the third quarter... if Rui is going to only grab one rebound on a night where they really needed his help on the glass, then you're not missing much either."
"LeBron was hitting some absurd shots in the third quarter... I was really surprised late in the game when... LeBron drove straight to the rim as I fully expected a pull-up 3-pointer for a do-or-die hero shot."
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