Lakers finish road trip in fine fashion, trounce Pistons
by C.A. Clark on Dec 20, 2009 6:22 PM PST
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PrintAfter beating the New Jersey Nets last night, 103-85, the Los Angeles Lakers were left with a tough decision, due to ridiculous weather circumstances. Try (with no guarantee of success) to take the normal charter flight after the game and arrive early the next day in Detroit, or stay in New Jersey overnight, and travel on game day. The early start of tonight's game against the Pistons made sure that, no matter which option the Lakers chose, they'd be suffering a little bit more tonight than you normally would even in a regular back-to-back situation. The Lakers decided to go for broke, and were lucky enough to get out of New Jersey, but they did not arrive to their team hotel until 4:30 in the morning, leaving them roughly 12 hours before their next game.
And it didn't make a lick of difference.
The team came out with purpose, and capitalized on poor shooting and a ton of turnovers by Detroit, winning easily 93-81. And that final score doesn't accurately describe a game that once again saw the Lakers up nearly 20 points in the 4th quarter. Phil Jackson decided to give the Taco unit a try, and they performed right up to their lead-losing standards. But, despite Josh Powell's best efforts, the Lakers were never in danger of losing the game.
The game saw Andrew Bynum make a brief return to the land of the living, with 16 points and 7 boards. Those aren't great numbers, but after seeing what he's done the past few games, it's certainly progress. Then again, he was the only starter to be negative in +/-, while the rest of the starting 5 were double digits in the right direction, so maybe progress ain't all it's cracked up to be.
As the numbers show, it was another sterling defensive performance for the Lakers, and a decent job on the glass as well. Holding the Pistons to 27% Offensive rebounding % isn't fantastic, but it is below their season average. And the Lakers did a great job of pounding the offensive glass themselves. Aside from that, the game can basically be summed up by saying that all the Lakers performed exactly how you would expect them to.
| Poss. | TO% | FTA/ FGA |
FT% | EFG% | TS% | Off Reb% | Def Reb% | PPP | |
| L.A. | 94 | 16 | 0.33 | 74 | 45 | 50 | 31 | 73 | 0.99 |
| Detroit | 94 | 23 | 0.24 | 68 | 43 | 46 | 27 | 69 | 0.86 |
Thus ends the Lakers first extended road trip, and it has to be labeled quite a success. It started off badly with the loss in Utah, but that game was both predictable and understandable, considering the circumstances. Since then, 4 victories, 3 of which were comfortable. The Lakers didn't exactly go up against a murderer's row, but they took care of business, just like they should.
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All I'm waiting for is for Dec 25th
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 6:50 PM PST reply actions
Cant wait either!!!!!!!!
"If your not first, then your last"
Ricky Bobby
by KobeistheGOAT on Dec 20, 2009 8:16 PM PST up reply actions
Thats been circled on my calendar all year,
" I'm a human, not a sandwich"
by true_lakerfan on Dec 21, 2009 9:18 AM PST up reply actions
Yes that and January 31st
"Michael Jordan once said the quality Bryant possessed that reminded him most of himself was the desire to distance himself from contemporaries."
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 21, 2009 6:10 PM PST up reply actions
Lakers bench, with the exception of Lamar Odom, is very.....
BAD! Can the Lakers really expect to win and make it deep in the playoffs with a bench that goes 3-22 from the field? That’s right, 3 made shots on 22 shot attempts vs. the Pistons. They also managed to score 10 points in the fourth tonight. I am about 100% positive when I say the Lakers bench is the worst bench “statisticaly” in the NBA.
Sigh... where do I start?
(1) The bench didn’t shoot 3 for 22 today. If you’re going to make an argument “statisticaly” [sic], get your numbers right.
(2) It’s the same bench that shot 20 for 36 last night.
(3) It’s the same bench the Lakers won a title with last year, so the answer to your question is yes: the Lakers really can and do expect to make it deep in the playoffs with it.
by DexterFishmore on Dec 20, 2009 7:40 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Yah, that was great work, lol
I clearly stated “with the exception of Lamar Odom.” How could you possibly over-look that? I have seen it countless times this year, the Lakers get up by 20+ points and then the bench comes in in the 4th to only have the opposing team cut the lead to single digits. I am sure that many Laker fans have: 1. Left the game, as most fans do in the 4th. 2. Don’t care to watch the bench play, as they are not Kobe, Artest, Gasol, Bynum, Fisher, etc.. 3. Are not actual fans of the Lakers, and don’t follow what the actual team is doing.
If you classify as any of those three, please don’t even bother posting.
And if you are going to come on this site...
and categorize Laker fans in that fashion without having ever been here, please don’t bother posting yourself.
You are in the wrong place, talking to the wrong people. We care. A lot.
We care. A lot.
Yeah, it’s a dirty job but someone’s gotta do it.
(Old 80s song, couldn’t resist)
The Lakers "Too big, too strong, too long, too good."
Dude, you are kinda slow aren't you.
Who in the hell would fit into any of these categories of yours and then moderate or regularly contribute to a Laker Blog? Seriously.
Of course a few of those fans exist, but do you really think they would be here? That’s just dumb. Go away. Think. Come back when you have something important to say. Thanks.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
No kidding
Talk about “How could you possibly over-look [sic] that?”
Dex is a regular author, a moderator, and our stats guy here at SS&R. It’s something to be aware of before suggesting he doesn’t follow the team.
Also, NBAFAN8, if you’d been around at all recently, you’d know that around these parts we make a very clear distinction between The Bench and The Taco Unit. The bench is composed of non-starters who play when it matters. The Taco Unit is composed of non-subs Phil Jackson uses to burn clock time when the game is way, way beyond decided, and he doesn’t give a shit anymore — pretty much just so he can get some rest for everyone that matters.
Funny, someone coming here and saying we don’t pay attention, all the while being completely unaware of the context of this discussion.
And like Dex said — 20 for 36 last night. Who’s not paying attention?
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
by Josh Tucker on Dec 20, 2009 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
Well not that I agree with his premise.....
but I think what he meant was other than Odom the bench was 3-22 which is correct. Of course he could have written it a little more clearly.
Powell is killing me lately, just killing me.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
phil let powell know during the timeout
after that stupid goal tend and shooting a jumper with 17 seconds on the shot clock…
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Powell has been awful lately
He made a few long jumpers at the beginning of the season and convinced himself that he’s Robert Horry. He needs to rediscover his hustle game, or he’ll slide down near AMMO in the rotation.
by DexterFishmore on Dec 20, 2009 8:06 PM PST up reply actions
He has been killing me lately
Yesterday, and then today.
Remember Kobe’s “I’m sick of this shit” scoring burst last night, the one that keyed the Lakers’ on their roll to the blowout? Yeah, that came after Josh Powell almost single-handedly allowed New Jersey to go on a 10- or 12-2 run.
He’s quickly moving from Turiaf/Poor Man’s Horry to the Sasha Vujabric end of the spectrum.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
by Josh Tucker on Dec 20, 2009 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
Geez, when you start talking about "Vujabric" thing must be bad.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
*things
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Once again I love [ sic ]
It’s just the best subtle slap tactic available.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
ROFL
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
by Josh Tucker on Dec 20, 2009 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
Also getting Luke back will add a little bit more "playmaker" to the bench.
I’m looking to see how he fits into the rotation, he brings some basketball IQ to the bench guys.
I never thought I'd say this
but Luke coming back will definately help (!!!) the bench guys.
by pedro_oliveira on Dec 20, 2009 9:00 PM PST up reply actions
seriously
I already taken back all my negative comments towards bynum after seein Kwame.
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 9:01 PM PST up reply actions
same here
I’ll admit I’m not Drew’s biggest fan but he’s so much better than Kwame. Hell, I think I’m better than Kwame…
by pedro_oliveira on Dec 20, 2009 9:02 PM PST up reply actions
I think the days when Luke was regularly bagged on by Lakers fans are well over. It’s clear he’s a definite asset. Remember, he wasn’t really all that healthy in that year or two following his breakout year.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
by Josh Tucker on Dec 20, 2009 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
“I think the days when Luke was regularly bagged on by Lakers fans are well over.”
Unfortunately, Luke haters will reemerge almost as soon as Luke puts up his first miss.
The Lakers "Too big, too strong, too long, too good."
yet there will be a sigh or relief at the same time
" I'm a human, not a sandwich"
by true_lakerfan on Dec 21, 2009 9:22 AM PST up reply actions
I insult Luke's game a lot.
I shouldn’t.
He’s arguably the best passer on the team, and he seems to bring a nice energy we seem to be lacking ofa little.
Shaquille O'Neal: "Tell him Shaq doesn’t respond to juvenile delinquents without a college degree. Tell him to get his degree, and we can talk. In the meantime, he should call me Dr. Shaq because I’m working on my PhD." (Referring to 17-year-old rookie Andrew Bynum, who compared himself to Shaq…except that he can make free throws.)
(courtesy of www.shaqquotes.com)
We'll see a better bench as the season progresses
If it were not for the late 4AM arrival in Detroit, I would have been completely disappointed on how the bench played tonight.. It’s not acceptable that they played like airheads out there. I’m still hopeful though that they will do better against OKT on Tuesday. If not….oh well….
by LakersFan4Life on Dec 20, 2009 11:40 PM PST up reply actions
Don't Look Forward To The Smackdown We Are Gonna Put On The "CHOSEN ONE"
at the expense of overlooking the Thunder!!!!
LOL
I didn’t watch the fourth!! He stated his case so eloquently, that I actually believed it!!! DAMN MBENGA AND POWELL….. LOL
Bye the way.....
Caption for the photo above…..
Drew, Drew, smell my wrist. It’s Chanel No. 5.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Mavs beat the Cavs
without Dirk
Tim Thomas got the start and had 22 points on 7-14 shooting, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Cavs vs Suns Shaq returns to Phoenix
Predictions and thoughts?
Shaquille O'Neal: "Tell him Shaq doesn’t respond to juvenile delinquents without a college degree. Tell him to get his degree, and we can talk. In the meantime, he should call me Dr. Shaq because I’m working on my PhD." (Referring to 17-year-old rookie Andrew Bynum, who compared himself to Shaq…except that he can make free throws.)
(courtesy of www.shaqquotes.com)
Not sure about predictions but I remember empty promises
"Michael Jordan once said the quality Bryant possessed that reminded him most of himself was the desire to distance himself from contemporaries."
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 21, 2009 8:13 PM PST up reply actions
Nice. You are the master at finding the appropriate photos.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
thnx
but Shaqfor3 is pretty dam good to.
"Michael Jordan once said the quality Bryant possessed that reminded him most of himself was the desire to distance himself from contemporaries."
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 22, 2009 7:35 PM PST up reply actions
POSSIBLE HAZING?
As a Laker Fan for LIfe i have been scanning the comments on SB Nation for a while now, preferring to keep my .02 to myself. I’m just wondering is there any innitiation that I have to be subjected to in order to become a contibuting presence?
you have walk with heavy chains strapped to your legs for at least a week
just kidding
welcome aboard!
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
You guys are easy!!!
I was thinking i would have to give you guys courtside seats or something, but if all you want is carrying chains……… I can do that!!!!
He's not the boss around here
I’ll email you the address where you can send my tickets.
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
by Josh Tucker on Dec 20, 2009 11:25 PM PST up reply actions
Don't listen to Josh.
You need to send plane tickets to him as well if you want to bribe him.
You can bribe Dexter or C.A. for a lot less.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
I'm easy
Just get me a nicer refrigerator box to live in.
by DexterFishmore on Dec 21, 2009 12:26 AM PST up reply actions
one with wireless internet of course.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Send a check to....
Pslakerfan
123 Kobe Lane.
Los Angeles………….
Oh nevermind, welcome. No old boys club here.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
actually repeat after me..
Boston sucks……Boston sucks…….Boston Sucks.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
they stink
they are the worst team ever. Larry Bird stinks too
you are actually starting to grow on me....
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
malik377
if you say it enough pretty soon you will see what we have been saying..well except for Larry Bird stinks. That’s too far even for a Laker fan.
"Michael Jordan once said the quality Bryant possessed that reminded him most of himself was the desire to distance himself from contemporaries."
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 21, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions
Larry Birds a good guy... Don't hurt me!
I actually like his game and consider him top 10 all time.. the only Celtic I put there. + he thinks Kobe’s #1 right now. How cold I not sorta like a guy like that.
Shaquille O'Neal: "Tell him Shaq doesn’t respond to juvenile delinquents without a college degree. Tell him to get his degree, and we can talk. In the meantime, he should call me Dr. Shaq because I’m working on my PhD." (Referring to 17-year-old rookie Andrew Bynum, who compared himself to Shaq…except that he can make free throws.)
(courtesy of www.shaqquotes.com)
yeah sure
go to Celticsblog and post something and if you don’t get banned in less than a day your in! Just kidding!
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 8:54 PM PST up reply actions
hey he used to ride the yellow bus to school. give him a break.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
dumbass.
I meant little yellow bus. We all rode the yellow bus.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
So, did you guys share a seat on said short bus?
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
by Josh Tucker on Dec 20, 2009 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
You've seen the size of my ass.
No shared seat.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
I wasn't actually correcting his grammar
if that’s what you meant. I’m not that into the grammar police.
No, I realize what you were doing.
I just needed a place to insert my “little yellow bus” comment.
Flawless don’t you think?
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
I'M WAY AHEAD OF YOU!!!!
My two year old already has that chant down pat!!!!
awesome....
My three year old thinks every basketball player is Kobe. My wife gets mad if I try to get her to say the word “sucks”. Oh well something to look forward to.
BTW, not to sound condescending, but do you know how to use the “reply” feature? I noticed you responded to me down at the bottom.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
fuck
you know how to spell condescending? j/k
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 8:53 PM PST up reply actions
Spell check.
Actually I got it right on the first try. Believe it or not I was in the California State spelling bee in 8th grade. Finished like 48th out of 55 or something though. LOL
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
no shit?
that’s pretty good. I was in continuation riding a small yellow bus at the time.
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 8:55 PM PST up reply actions
fyi
Jeff Clark was beside me..he flunked
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 8:55 PM PST up reply actions
Nah....
You were busy making up fake Celtics Blog screen names.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Jerk
he caught me. Like i said before “fucking IP address” I hate technology!
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 8:57 PM PST up reply actions
Well I can't blame him for catching you (kudos to him)...
however I can blame him for the old “gee I can’t seem to find or remember why I banned you” trick.
It ranks right up there with my personal favorite “we must have missed it, we can’t catch everything around here” trick. This is a classic they use when some douchebag does everything but murder someone without getting banned but you get a warning for making one simple response to his shit. Classic.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
I even told him that. I owned up to it like a man
But just like you I told him he sounds like TO’s agent in the press conference..“I don’t recall”..lol
I even asked him to post my comments and he wouldn’t. I apologized for calling him a bitch but he at least stuck around. I still hate his guts though.
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 9:19 PM PST up reply actions
btw..
did you notice I finally got him to admit he was bias towards non Celtic fans. It only took me two days.
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 8:58 PM PST up reply actions
Next time tell them you are posting from the Library computer at college because your laptop broke or something, and then say it must have been another person using the computer before you that got banned, maybe?
The Lakers "Too big, too strong, too long, too good."
sometimes that works
and sometimes that doesn’t.
Because, you can search who owns the IP address.
There is a site that will let you see who the IP address belongs to. If it’s a public institution like a college or a library, it’ll say so.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Dec 20, 2009 9:10 PM PST up reply actions
Oh well. As far as I’m concerned CelticsBlog = NotWorthIt until they get even a tiny sense of humor. Besides with 17 people ready to ban you chances are a Lakers fan will irritate at least 1 of the 17.
The Lakers "Too big, too strong, too long, too good."
LOL, good point. Almost impossible not to piss off 1 of 17.
Did you notice Timbo’s post the other day….
Celtics Blog 17 banners and counting. Too funny.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Yes I saw that
and jeff’s post when he saw it was “LOL”
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 9:24 PM PST up reply actions
that blows
But I gotta admit…i love getting a rise out of them without getting ignorant. I only hope i figured that out before getting banned.
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 9:23 PM PST up reply actions
but yeah
I think it’s alright to point out to them if you feel they are talking about the Lakers ignorantly.
It’s kinda why I really really wanted to post on Denver Stiffs when they went on and on about the Lakers schedule. But other Lakers fans were able to post what I wanted to say, so I let it go.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Dec 20, 2009 9:27 PM PST up reply actions
They are always talking about us ignorantly...
My two favorites are:
1) All Laker fans are bandwagon fans.
2) We will beat the Lakers in the finals because we did it in 2008.
You can’t trip over a green m&m without hearing one of those two.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
shit I almost chocked on my beer
didn’t you know Hefeweizen is expensive..lol
too funny!
You can’t trip over a green m&m without hearing one of those two
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 9:33 PM PST up reply actions
Damn, I love a good hef.
My new favorite beer is Shock Top. It’s either very new or just became popular because it’s everywhere now.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Great beer
Big fan, especially on a hot summer day
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
by Josh Tucker on Dec 20, 2009 11:31 PM PST up reply actions
ive grown to like spaten oktoberfest,
quite tastey, cant go wrong with a red stripe either. But i do love me a hef
" I'm a human, not a sandwich"
by true_lakerfan on Dec 21, 2009 9:32 AM PST up reply actions
The bandwagon comment
is what started it all between me and them. They were upset that I started saying that all the fans that have dissapeared in the last 20 years jumped back in.
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 9:34 PM PST up reply actions
I know.
The dumbest thing those guys could do is call us “bandwagon” fans. Bandwagon fans come from teams that have sucked for years and all of the sudden become good. Teams like the Yankees and Lakers probably have the least bandwagon fans out there.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
by pslakerfan on Dec 20, 2009 11:22 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I know I was shocked he finally admitted it.
Truth is he is supposed to be honcho numero uno over at Celtics Blog and he acts like any other commenter. You wouldn’t catch C.A., Dexter, or Josh acting like Jeff Clark. The fact that he got into a pissing match with you (regardless of who is right or wrong) tells a lot about the quality of moderation over there.
On another note I have been wondering if I will get banned over there for comments that I make here. That would be interesting.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Because I told him to "man up"
I admitted i was using like 4 different names but he kept avoiding the question like a politician. then he politely bowed out and left. I at least have the braggin rights to say I got Jeff Clark to admit it.
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
Better go back and screen capture the image.
He may be able to delete it. He’s pretty impressive that way.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
good point.
i’ll be back! lol
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
purple and gold
you said the right things and I am proud of my Laker buddy for standing up to those bullies over there. There is no rationality to any of the moderation that goes on “over there”.
that's brilliant
how many ya got now? Are you leading the league yet?
Who thinks the Lakers are ready for Christmas?
OK, I like that they won on the road trip but given the level of the competition it makes me wonder if the Lakers will be ready for their Christmas Day match up.
The Lakers "Too big, too strong, too long, too good."
ONe reason why I think they
are is because they always play at the level of their competition.
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 9:01 PM PST up reply actions
hope you’re right. gotta say i am really looking forward to it.
The Lakers "Too big, too strong, too long, too good."
Well if you get past the hype......
We should really kick their asses. We matched up well with them last year and now with RonRon on Lebron we matchup even better. Not saying he is going to stop the “King” but if Lebron doesn’t have a big game the Cavs ain’t beating the Lakers in LA on national TV. Not happening.
I can’t wait.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
I don't know about matching up even better
Ron on LeBron is a plus, but we are one of the only teams against which them having Shaq will be a positive. They are one of the few teams that can match us size for size. It’ll be interesting to watch.
I actually think big Z gives us more trouble that Shaq will.
Of course we haven’t seen the new and improved Shaq. Ha. Think he will make it to Christmas day without getting conveniently injured?
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
If Drew can nullify Shaq
And Pau can nullify Varajao
Ron can contain LBJ
Fish/Farmar/Shannon can nullify Mo Williams
we’d be in good shape, no?
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Dec 20, 2009 9:28 PM PST up reply actions
I would say if all of those "if's" come true....
We will win by about 60 points.
“Ron can contain LBJ”
That’s about all we need honestly.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
I can nullify Varejao
Pau should have no problem with that
by pedro_oliveira on Dec 20, 2009 9:31 PM PST up reply actions
It's both ways
Pau shouldn’t have any problem stopping Varajeo from scoring; scoring on Varajeo is the issue. He’s fairly solid, although this is the last of the things I’m worried about.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
but who can nullify mike brown???
oh right he already sucks as it is…
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Size is one thing...
Yes, they match us size for size … but that’s not all that matters. How effective is that size?
Think about it — saying they match us size for size is basically saying they’re bigger than everyone else (except maybe Portland when Oden is healthy).
So… how has Shaq been doing against all the smaller-than-the-Cavs teams they’ve been facing? And does he expect to be effective against the Lakers wall of a front line?
Strength & Honor
It's good to be the Champs
by Josh Tucker on Dec 20, 2009 11:36 PM PST up reply actions
if drew runs his buttocks off, shaq wont be able to keep up past the first qtr
" I'm a human, not a sandwich"
by true_lakerfan on Dec 21, 2009 9:34 AM PST up reply actions
I actually watched last year’s Laker game @ Boston recently (it was like the oldest thing on my DVR) and I was impressed how smooth the Lakers looked. Smoother then than they have so far this year. I know that was Feb, but still.
But I think if they are focused and can hit shots they got a good chance.
The Lakers "Too big, too strong, too long, too good."
The offense has struggled relative to last year
but its important to remember that this years defense FAR outstrips last years defense.
I would prefer better defense any day of the year
They can score but they need defensive presence. cough…cough Bynum!
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 20, 2009 9:41 PM PST up reply actions
Good point
Gotta go clear some more room on my DVR. Lots of good games I’ll want to watch on Friday.
The Lakers "Too big, too strong, too long, too good."
Poll: How many points does Artest hold LeBron to?
Shaquille O'Neal: "Tell him Shaq doesn’t respond to juvenile delinquents without a college degree. Tell him to get his degree, and we can talk. In the meantime, he should call me Dr. Shaq because I’m working on my PhD." (Referring to 17-year-old rookie Andrew Bynum, who compared himself to Shaq…except that he can make free throws.)
(courtesy of www.shaqquotes.com)
last year when the rockets played the cavs...
LEBRON HAD 0 ASSISTS!!!!
FIRST EVER GAME in LEBRONS LIFETIME when he had 0 Asissts!!!!!!!!!
Artest killed him
Not sure, but if he holds him under 50% shooting.....
I think it’s a cakewalk.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Way to go
way to beat those pistons. LA we runnin’ things this year. Best record in the league.
Wow
with the K bros leaving the LA Times Laker blog, I bet we’re gonna get a lot of new commenters.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
they are moving to ESPN LosAngeles.com
I am sure quite a few will follow them there. Not sure of the new format though.
Anyone check it out yet? Kinda cool to have our own ESPN now.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Lakers benck play
I dont like the way we played in the forth quarter last night.. There has been too many games that phil had to put some of the starters back in when the game should have been over.. I just need the bench guys to develop that killer instinct like kobe has and turn a 20 point lead into 30 and just start making better decisions with the ball…After all a win is a win but but I think we can play alot better.
number one laker fan
by number one laker fan on Dec 21, 2009 6:56 AM PST reply actions
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