Lakers-Thunder Game Thread
Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder, Nov 3, 2009 5:00 PM PST
It's an early tip-off today, little darlings. I had to set an alarm clock just to be sure I'd be up on time for this. Last night was a late one for yours truly... I'm not at liberty to share the details, but suffice it to say crime doesn't fight itself on the dark streets of Hollywood.
Kobe, as you've probably heard, is suffering from the always popular Flu-Like Symptoms. Latest update I saw is that his fever's gone, but he's nonetheless a gametime decision. Also a gametime decision: whether I'll ever put on something over these boxers.
Get busy commentin', or get busy dyin'.
Ed. Note: I'm jumping in on the end of Dex's Game Thread. The Lakers, as they usually do when they play on Tuesdays, got voted into NBA TV Fan Night. And unfortunately, out here in Kansas, we don't have local TV to fall back on. So since I'm SOL for this game (at least until tomorrow or Thursday, when I can, *ahem*, "acquire" it by other means), I'll be keeping pretty involved in these game threads, and relying on you to keep me up-to-date, if there's something the box-score and play-by-play can't convey. Feel free to be descriptive, people.
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If the Lakers drop this one, I'll have "flu-like symptoms"...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
C-Webb on NBA-TV "Fan Night": "...everyone be active so we don't have to see the Lakers every week."
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
What Kind of Blogger Are You?
If I find out that you’re NOT blogging from your mother’s basement, in your underwear, I’m telling the Bloggers’ Union on you.
Something over the boxers… pfffft!!
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
That's what I keep telling my mom
but she’s so hung up on the concept of “pants.”
It’s a problem.
by DexterFishmore on Nov 3, 2009 4:38 PM PST up reply actions
End of 1 in other games
Celtics 19 – Sixers 17
Wizards 31 – Cavs 17
Are you psychic or am I in a time warp?
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Oh, I see — the LPBB scoreboard is not working...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
haha
just notices Nuggets are up 30 – 17 on the Pacers right now to begin the 2nd
I think the Cavs are going down hard tonight. The Wizards are quite good.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
They are playing pretty well so far too
Arenas is money
Plus they're obviously inspired
They’re good, and they’re playing they’re rivals. It tends to be a good combination.
The Cavs … still … don’t seem to be inspired. Not that I can tell by actually seeing them, or anything. Again, Poker on ESPN.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
Oh, good point
Got so pissed off at LBPP for the Lakers game blackout that I cast it from my mind completely, and forgot to consider it when thinking about the Wiz game.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
If anything, you should be our eyes and ears on the other games
Might as well watch something right?
Lots of good games tonight...
Wizards @ Cavs, Celtics @ Philly, Suns @ Heat, Jazz@Mavs, Hawks@Blazers…
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Poker is always good, although if they show the Main Event again instead of some secondary tourney, I will projectile vomit...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I love Poker on ESPN
But they should save it for later at night, when there are no games on.
Or earlier in the day.
Or… you get the idea. Not during games of the big three sports.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
They could have a poker channel that goes back-to-back-to-back nonstop so you could pick you opportunity to watch.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
That's a REALLY good spectator sport.......
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Is this game on the local station as well?
"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant,"
-Kobe Bryant
thanks,cool
"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant,"
-Kobe Bryant
NBA Coast to Coast comes on at 7 tonight
I love that show
LOL on the Cavs local station.....
they posted a fan question that said, “Which Wizards player do you dislike the most? Stevenson, Jamison or Arenas?”
Webber (hearts) Durant...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Testing the waters
Rec this if you’d like SS&R to start mobilizing and organizing Lakers fans in voting for ANY other game than Lakers games on Fan Night.
The key, of course, will be to come up with a system via which we can make sure that everyone is voting for the SAME other game.
The power is with the people, right? I figure we, as a massive fan base, are powerful enough to keep the Lakers off of NBA T(uesday)V for the rest of the season.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
by Josh Tucker on Nov 3, 2009 4:44 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Good point.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Why does the NBA black out their own network??? Anybody wanna explain that one to me?
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I mean, shit, just show the ads. Everybody wins.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Exactly
Unlike a good number of completely unreasonable people, I fully understand why they black out games shown on National TV — meaning, ABC, ESPN, TNT, C-SPAN, whatever. It just wouldn’t fly to undercut the people showing your games.
But there’s no such thing as competing against yourself! It’s your own network, what, are you going to get mad at yourself and refuse to do business with yourself anymore???
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
If anything by attempting to avoid “competing” against yourself, you hurt yourself by pissing of your customer base.
Or we could just petition the NBA to let their game of the week be free on the internet
It really doesn’t make any sense that the game which is the most desirable has more limited access to it than all the other games.
They aren't as good as we thought they were, for sure.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
They are who I thought they were
But not who most everyone else thought they were.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
They also don’t seem concerned about it, at least not in a way that makes them work harder. If anything they seem like they just should be better, and it’s not their fault that they aren’t.
we should also look like we're better
but oh well.
speaking though, shaq is currently making 100% of his free throws!
The way that team is built
they might have 3-4 black stars this year.
They have a lot to figure out to get things right in Cleveland
I have no idea
Do you need to know what something means to use it? That kills roughly half my vocabulary
ROFL
Apparently, I need to take a second look at the screening process for SS&R authors (not to mention managers).
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
Andray Blatche
Apparently he just sent back a LeBron dunk? Just saw some tweets about it.
Maybe Nike will confiscate the footage.
by DexterFishmore on Nov 3, 2009 4:49 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Lebron on the bench, up and barking at the opposition...
LBJ should open a signature line of personal rubber products, ‘cuz he’s synonymous with big pricks…
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Nov 3, 2009 4:52 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I'm watching the Celts game predominantly
Philly doesn’t look like they have a single guy who knows how to dribble the ball.
He's on the Blazer bench now...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
God, the Cav announcers are annoying. Not listenable at any volume.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I just gave up and muted them. They're the toxic combo of blind homers and totally ignorant...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Uht-oh, here come the Cavs.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
They're still bullshitting on NBA-TV.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Ernie : "12 minutes from now..."
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
stu and joel are just talking pregame stuff
players still with the warmups on
I still like Shaq. But he's done as a force in the NBA.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
still a top 5 center in the league.
"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant,"
-Kobe Bryant
........................... during the extremely limited stretches that he's able to be on the floor.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
and only because there are so few actual centers in the league
If you are talking about top 5 players in the paint, Shaq’s not even in the conversation
by C.A. Clark on Nov 3, 2009 5:03 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
there's never a plethora of good centers in the league at once.
but majority of the greatest players of all time are centers (Kareem, Wilt, Russell, Hakeem, Moses, Shaq, Moses etc.
"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant,"
-Kobe Bryant
Now there's not even a plethora of centers period
Guys like Nowitzki, Duncan, Gasol would all be straight centers 20 years ago. Now 7 footers play anywhere in the front court
C-Webb: Lakers to start 16-5
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
aint terrible
"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant,"
-Kobe Bryant
sonic is such a tasty treat
love those blasts
Are there Sonics in SoCal?
Don’t think I’ve ever been to one.
by DexterFishmore on Nov 3, 2009 5:05 PM PST up reply actions
No, this is inconceivable: SASHA STARTING!!!
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Actually, you could probably make it work with Fish + UPS + Jordan
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I think Sasha would respond well to some spanking
by pedro_oliveira on Nov 3, 2009 5:08 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, that is not good at all.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Why you!!!!!!!!!
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
C-Webb on Kobe: "Uht-oh, he showed up.............. one of my Keys to the Game!"
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
lakers playing the Thunder Sonics
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
"pseudoSonics"
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
i miss the sonics
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
They were good rivals for the Blazers...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I know that fake name, of all of them, has the most reasoning behind it, but please just call them the Thunder
I know they were stolen from Seattle, but we have to be respectful to OKC’s fans. They didn’t steal the team.
Feel free to talk shit all night long about Clay Bennet though
Bennett's a dick
he wanted to make Seattle pick up the entire tab for a new arena
rather than splitting the costs between the 2 parties…
when the city said no…he went to Oklahoma…
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Fish to the bench, Jordan to start.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
...
they just listed fisher as starting on kcal
NBA-TV had it as Farmar
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
LOL, how do you have an over/under on an event happening or not.
Now who doesn’t know what terms mean =p
Hey, we're started...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
free throws early ahaha
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Kobe airball.
Dude is sick
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
in cleveland he was really sick
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
He was vomiting before that game
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
nice "pass" kobe hehe
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
2 minutes gone, lead is 9.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Good start with OKC calling timeout already
good team play and aggressiveness so far
That's the best start
We’ve had all season.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
That would be nice
Nice for Kobe, but also a nice statement for our team, that would be.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
nice start so far
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Thunder fans developing varicose veins...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Nice body control by Drew.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
i like how were gelling right now
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Drew needs to be more aggressive on the glass
can’t believe he lost that board
OKC announcers called him Odom.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Is ESPN's GameCast the best around?
Or does someone know of a better option?
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
nice Fish
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
guard the 3 perhaps?
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Bynum again. Great body control...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
bynumite!
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
their equivalent of Ilguascus
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Bynum could have 40 tonight
give him the ball!!
Thunder has NO defense in the paint.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Paint scoring: Lakers 10, OKC 0
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Good
Let’s get Bynum plenty of looks, and Kobe plenty of rest.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
OKC puts in an enforcer to play low...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Some dude named Thomas...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
It's got plusses and minuses...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
The leading between lines is the most annoying thing, but if their tech guys get a couple specific complaints about that, they'll fix that in a day...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Another ludicrously easy bucket in the paint, this time LO
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
and yet they've got a pretty decent defensive rating
I guess that’s why you need sample sizes bigger than 4 games
go into the paint all night....
let kobe rest…
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
They can definitely be beaten low, if you can get a hand in their face on the other end...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Gotta start contesting Green behind the arc, guys...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
being in the same zip code would be a good start
wide open doesn’t quite describe tht shot
by pedro_oliveira on Nov 3, 2009 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
LOL at the carmax commercial
MacE, so this must be why she smells so good
OKC's interior defense
Is really soft. Collison really should start instead of Krstic. Krstic plus Green is just asking to get murdered on defense.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
McHale on OKC: "No ball movement, no body movement...... The Lakers are too long..."
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
double teams leaving green wide open
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
McHale is a naughty, naughty man...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
OKC are jumpshooters all the way...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
hes doing pretty good so far...
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Kobe with a trey for his 10...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Jeebs!
Apparently, he got the early air ball out of his system, and the flu-like symptoms with it…
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
85% shooting
keep this up the entire night and we should win by at least 70 points….
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
its a set up so he can drop 80 on the thunder while being sick hehe
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
He seems to be making a point of rebounding this year
At least, through 3.25 games.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
Where did Harden play in college, I forget? ASU or something?
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Great pass by Kobe but no cigar...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Anybody else watching on nba tv?
I didn’t know they were pro-thunder.
Most football teams are temperamental.That's 90% temper and 10% mental.
Found NBA League Pass Audio
The commentator sounds like Hawkeye from M.A.S.H.
Seriously.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
Durant with a thunder dunk?
Does not compute.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
the crowds pretty pumped up for the 1st quarter
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Piss poor job of contesting jumpers by LAL. Really bad.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I thought Durant got away with a couple things on that drive
the clear out and then a discontinued dribble
Artest is testing him
Really bodying up on Durant
by DexterFishmore on Nov 3, 2009 5:37 PM PST up reply actions
I have no clue who does Sasha's hair, but he needs to stop.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
stevie wonder worked on sasha's hair last year...
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
by shaqfor3 on Nov 3, 2009 5:38 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
It's callled the
Umazane Sranje
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
by vlad IS my man on Nov 3, 2009 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
Kobe: 3-5 FG, 1-1 3FG, 5-6 FT, 12 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal
I think we can say he’s feeling alright.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
like to see some assists in there by game end
but that line aint too shaby
Oh, meant to add that: 2 assists
That’s on pace for 8 assists, should he keep it up
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
Thunder ends with a 6-0 run. End of the First Q, Lakers 32, OKC 25.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
crap defense
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
kobe shoulda just shot it haha
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
thunder shooting good right?
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
But they're dropping treys...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Not much D going on...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
That PPP stat is REALLY useful, by the way.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
morongo is da shit
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
If the Lakers start contesting Thunder jumpers they will stop falling. The Lakers’ post game will be there all game though.
Loathsome Celtics winning big again tonight...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
14 already for durant
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
OKC run: 10-0
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
our bench is going to let this unravel
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
we need odom back on the bench eventually
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
I don't know that "Farmar for 3........... he's off...." is what I want to be hearing tonight...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I can't stand Farmar really...
he’s mediocre at best
by pedro_oliveira on Nov 3, 2009 5:43 PM PST up reply actions
Shooting jumpers is not his game, for sure.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
everyones ok except sasha
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Lead has gone bye-by.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
how bout getting the rebound fellas?
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Nice save by Sasha.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
despite his bad shooting and poor defensive choices last year,
you’d have to give it that he did hustle
Sasha's problem has never been effort
he just needs a psychologist
by C.A. Clark on Nov 3, 2009 5:47 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
his hair is the ultimate problem
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
This is true.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I'm going to call him Саша from now on... Maybe that will help my attitude.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Or maybe we can make him "Alex"...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
feed the bynum
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
We need more post play through Bynum, Artest, Odom
Less Farmar trying to run the show
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
Nice post work for Bynum that play
good to see when no one else can really do anything on the court as far as making plays is concerned
This doesn't sound good
Lakers have sent Gasol’s MRI results to Spain for an opinion from Pau’s docs: so says Spero om 710ESPN (via @andrewsiciliano)
Well, Pau's personal doctors
Are probably pretty familiar with Pau and his medical history, so it’s just soliciting another opinion.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
The main reason our bench gives up leads
is not because of the offense as much as its the defense. If you look at a bench like the Celtics, they play defense nearly as well as the starters. If our guys would just play good solid D and rebound, they wouldnt be as pressured to score a ton of points. It sucks our team doesnt have a defensive killer instinct like the Cs do. Im not trying to outright dis the Lakers by the way, I’m just stating the facts
by desecrator09 on Nov 3, 2009 5:48 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
plus they dont go into the paint very often
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
when durant sits on the bench
the lead will grow
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Whenever that talk about 3G wireless on commercials
It’s like when that talk about electrolytes on Gatorade commercials. I don’t know what that means, but I know I want it.
Bad D by Bynum. Came out and left his man.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
can some plz guard jeff green???
wide open look
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
God this team is getting downright putrid
on defense and rebounding
What's with Powell?
I mean, the only thing he’s good at (offensively speaking) is the thing that everyone else is worst at: The mid-range jumper.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
Ah, UPS. That will help a little.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I'm very impressed with that Thomas dude. He sets REALLY HARD picks.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
out of fouls already
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Walton............ ugh.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
how did u miss that luke?
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
dang it Luke!!
just 1 pic aight

When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
That's good, huh?
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I COMPLETELY HATE THAT FOUL CALL.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
That should be on the shooter for "violating space"
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
No, they should penalize shooters for trying to pull that bullshit. TURNOVER.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
out of the thunder starters only green and durant have scored
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
what the hell?
he just runs into brown and gets the call
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
OKC leads.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
lol standing ovation for the thunder
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
I wish this team
had a defensive killer instinct
"Fisher.......from MARS........ (clank)"
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
That's a pretty funny line.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
That was the OKC announcer.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I don't criticize that shot, just the result.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
that was one ugly ass possession hehe
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Sorry I'm late, I hate Luke
"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant,"
-Kobe Bryant
Fish scored on a fast break!!!
"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant,"
-Kobe Bryant
haha i know
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
things went bad when we stopped feeding bynum
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Kobe and Bynum are saving up... Durant's keeping OKC in it.
"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant,"
-Kobe Bryant
Celtics absolutely obliterating
the Sixers. This team scares me ALOT
They are averaging close to a 20 ppg win margin.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Orlando are murderous also.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
The one that doesn't scare me in the East at this point is Cleveland.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Eh
They’ve always played like it’s the playoffs even in the early season.
It’s not necessarily the smart decision, especially at their age.
And it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be better than us come playoffs, when there’s actually reason to play like it’s the playoffs.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
Im just so impressed
by how great their defense is. I really wish these Lakers would have the mentality to play defense like them. Right now, id have to say they are the team to beat so far
still early
we need gasol back eventually
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
yeah
but I’m assuming they gonna be healthy. It seems like people sayin, they gonna get injured is wishful thinking. Like, they want them to get injured beacause they’re scared of how good they gonna be if they’re not
its not wishful thinking, its just their biggest issue
They are an old team, old teams are prone to injury
It's not wanting, and it's not fear
It’s realism. Them getting to the Playoffs all healthy would be a near miracle. No ulterior motives here, just realism.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
thats true
but I’m assuming they are healthy becuase they havent gotten injured so far. Im just going by how they are now. We cant predict if they will get injured or not
Kristic: 0-for-4 with a nice airball there.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Does Bynum get a foul on that?
looks like they both just ran into each other
Zuh
Kobe with rebounds, steals, blocks, assists in these last couple minutes…
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
Durant should have called a TO, instead he gives up a TO.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Hope Dwight's taking notes
"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant,"
-Kobe Bryant
"Lakers have dialed up the defensive intensity and have force turnovers in 4 of the last 6 possessions."
I think that’s the quote.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
i like it when phil puts the starters back in...hehe
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
10-2 Laker run ended.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
You do NOT want to run with OKC. Blazers learned that last year.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
All due respect, the Blazers are not the Lakers when it comes to running
The Lakers play at a fast pace every night, the Blazers never do.
Ummmm, Lakers are a mid-range, long team. You do NOT want to get in a track meet with OKC, who are younger and more athletic. Trust me.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Man, the facts are against you on this
The Lakers play at a faster pace than OKC on average, so a running game should be in their favor because it’s how they like to play.
The Blazers have played at one of the slowest paces in the league for a long time now, so of course they will lose if they get into a running shootout.
"I'm warning you...."
TIM: Behold the cave of Caerbannog!
ARTHUR: Right! Keep me covered.
GALAHAD: What with?
ARTHUR: W— just keep me covered.
TIM: Too late!
[dramatic chord]
ARTHUR: What?
TIM: There he is!
ARTHUR: Where?
TIM: There!
ARTHUR: What, behind the rabbit?
TIM: It is the rabbit.
ARTHUR: You silly sod!
TIM: What?
ARTHUR: You got us all worked up!
TIM: Well, that’s no ordinary rabbit!
ARTHUR: Ohh.
TIM: That’s the most foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent you ever set eyes on!
ROBIN: You tit! I soiled my armor I was so scared!
TIM: Look, that rabbit’s got a vicious streak a mile wide! It’s a killer!
GALAHAD: Get stuffed!
TIM: He’ll do you up a treat, mate.
GALAHAD: Oh, yeah?
ROBIN: You mangy Scots git!
TIM: I’m warning you!
ROBIN: What’s he do, nibble your bum?
TIM: He’s got huge, sharp— eh— he can leap about— look at the bones!
ARTHUR: Go on, Bors. Chop his head off!
BORS: Right! Silly little bleeder. One rabbit stew comin’ right up!
TIM: Look!
[squeak]
BORS: Aaaugh!
[dramatic chord]
[clunk]
ARTHUR: Jesus Christ!
TIM: I warned you!
ROBIN: I done it again!
TIM: I warned you, but did you listen to me? Oh, no, you knew it all, didn’t you? Oh, it’s just a harmless little bunny, isn’t it? Well, it’s always the same. I always tell them—
ARTHUR: Oh, shut up!
TIM: Do they listen to me?
ARTHUR: Right!
TIM: Oh, no…
KNIGHTS: Charge!
[squeak squeak squeak]
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
And I'm telling you, not all lessons learned by the Blazers apply to the Lakers
I’m not even playing the “Lakers are better” card here, they are just different teams, so things that are true for the Blazers are not true for the Lakers. Things like “fast pace = bad”.
I just saw 'em lose playing slow two days ago, but whatever... We'll see, eh?
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
The OKC bigs
Beg to differ. Bynum is murdering them in transition.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Guh
that foul was called on Kobe to send a message
9 to 3 in 20 seconds...
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Moving pick by Krstic.... OKC announcers love it, ignoring the fact it was illegal all the way.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
shitty way to close the half LA
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
Lakers have to slow down and relax
"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant,"
-Kobe Bryant
Huh?
Kobe knocked to the floor and no foul is called? That’s what my radio said…
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
Where's the foul
"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant,"
-Kobe Bryant
man the refs are fucking kobe
that was such a foul
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
8-0 Thunder run at the finish. 1 point game at the half, Lakers 52, Thunder 51.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
There were about 4-5 instance
In which a foul could have been called on that play.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
What are Kobe's stats
"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant,"
-Kobe Bryant
4-9, 14 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block, 4 turnovers
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
Lakers made more field goals than OKC. They’re only up by 1 because of the free throw shooting. Its been happening quite a bit as of late
was the final play a clean block or a foul?
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
block apparently
"I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan. I only want to be Kobe Bryant,"
-Kobe Bryant
i thought there was a ton of contact
idk
kcal needs to replay that…
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton
That's true
Our opponents have been getting a lot of free throws
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
It was a foul + taunting
Or at least it woulda been if the situation was reversed.
On the World Champion Lakers Basketball Network...
Updated Stats
2nd Quarter:
Possessions: 23 each
PPP: Lakers – 0.87, Thunder – 1.13
1st Half:
Possessions: Lakers – 46, Thunder – 45
PPP: Lakers – 1.13, Thunder – 1.13
I have to step away for a few minutes, so if you think we should throw up a new one, go ahead.
by DexterFishmore on Nov 3, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
Wow, Laker scoring fell off the map in the 2nd Q.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
etan thomas fail
When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of the romantics... -The Great Bill Walton

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