Has Carmello Anthony stepped up his game offensively in the Lakers series?

[dalakhani]

Im curious what everyone else thinks?

My contention is that he has. If anyone wants to see the stats i can post a link.

Cannon Shell says that he hasnt stepped it up offensively.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Im curious what everyone else thinks?

My contention is that he has. If anyone wants to see the stats i can post a link.

Cannon Shell says that he hasnt stepped it up offensively.

No my contention is that he is playing offensively the same way he always does. he took 29 shots last night to get 34 points. That is as typical Carmello Anthony as you can get. He has been much more active on the other end but you seem to have a problem recognizing defensive matchups.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

No my contention is that he is playing offensively the same way he always does. he took 29 shots last night to get 34 points. That is as typical Carmello Anthony as you can get. He has been much more active on the other end but you seem to have a problem recognizing defensive matchups.

Shall we look at the stats Charles?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Shall we look at the stats Charles?

He was 12 for 29 from the field and 0 for 6 from the three point line. He had 9 rebounds and 4 assists. He was 10-14 from the foul line. This was last night. How is this much different than his usual game during the course of his NBA career other than he played 44 minutes which is about 1/2 a quarter more than he usually plays? That is the entire reason that the numbers have edged up a bit, more minutes. It is hard to believe that anyone who watches basketball would have not noticed that his defensive intensity was the major change in his game, not offense.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

He was 12 for 29 from the field and 0 for 6 from the three point line. He had 9 rebounds and 4 assists. He was 10-14 from the foul line. This was last night. How is this much different than his usual game during the course of his NBA career other than he played 44 minutes which is about 1/2 a quarter more than he usually plays? That is the entire reason that the numbers have edged up a bit, more minutes. It is hard to believe that anyone who watches basketball would have not noticed that his defensive intensity was the major change in his game, not offense.

LOL. You want to take one night and not use both games? Or the entire playoffs for that matter?

Dont try to be slick and change the argument again chuck. I dont deny that his defense has been huge and a BIG step up. My contention is that his offense has stepped up as well and you disagree...rather pointlessly.

Melo has played extremely well defensively and better than i have ever seen him play. When did i say differently?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

LOL. You want to take one night and not use both games? Or the entire playoffs for that matter?

Dont try to be slick and change the argument again chuck. I dont deny that his defense has been huge and a BIG step up. My contention is that his offense has stepped up as well and you disagree...rather pointlessly.

Melo has played extremely well defensively and better than i have ever seen him play. When did i say differently?

He is simply playing more minutes and in games that are being played in the 100's. They only played 2 games and last night he was his typical self on offense. Talking about his offense when his defense is obviously the biggest factor in the series is a bit unusual. He is an offensive force, always has been. He is doing nothing differently offensively than he ever has.