In Future, Video of Laker Win Over 76ers to be Used as Dental Anaesthetic
My friends, I'm feeling a bit conflicted right now. On the one hand, it's never in my self-interest to discourage people from watching the Lakers. Blogging about the team has made me one of the world's richest men, and if I want to continue buying endangered sturgeon caviar on the black market to feed my cat and lavish yachts for my mistresses, I need you all to keep watching and reading about the purple and gold. My Bond Villain island fortress doesn't pay for itself! It's paid for by Shannon Brown dunk videos and making fun of Derek Fisher.
On the other hand, nothing is more important to me than the trust of my readers. And I'd be violating that trust if I didn't advise you to find something else to do the next time the Lakers play the Philadelphia 76ers on a Friday night. Because let's face it. Watching tonight's game, a numbingly dull 99 to 90 Laker victory, was the worst way you could possibly have ushered in your weekend. Literally working as an usher somewhere would've been more fun, unless you were working at Staples Center and thus witness to this game.
What's that? You want actual "analysis" of the "basketball" that was "played"? You sicken me, sirs and mesdames! Your depravity knows no bounds! But whatever, I'm hear to please.
The 76ers are basically a terrible team. Their roster has been haphazardly constructed and what talent they have is ill suited for the system they're trying to run. They don't really have any business being on the floor with the Lakers. Unfortunately, the Lakers themselves understand this and tonight decided to play with the bare minimum of effort. We know this happens from time to time, but that doesn't make it any more enjoyable to watch.
Philly led by a point after the first and second quarters thanks to extreme defensive laziness on the Lakers' part. Penetration by Lou Williams and Andre Inguodala led to easy looks at the rim for Samuel Dalembert, who had 14 points at halftime and finished with a career-high 24. For a while the Sixers punished the Lakers by running whenever they could. The Lake Show's transition D has been really strong in recent games, but the effort to get back after misses wasn't there tonight until deep into the third period.
After halftime, the Lakers gradually emerged from their stupor and shut down what passes for the Philly offense. The 76ers scored 1.13 points per possession in the first half but only 0.89 in the second. Meanwhile, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum hurt them repeatedly on the offensive glass. The Laker offense wasn't a thing of beauty, but there enough volleyball-style tips and long-distance shooting from the bench to bring it home. Lamar Odom, Jordan Farmar and Shannon Brown hit 4 of 9 threes; Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher had another bad shooting night, connecting on only 1 of 5 from range.
This was a dreary game against a dreary opponent, pretty much devoid of all entertainment value. That happens when you have to play 82 of these games in the regular season, but hey. It's a win and it lasted only two hours. Just imagine how suicidal we'd have been if we'd had to watch overtime.
The Lakers are now 44-15 and remain 1½ games (plus a tiebreaker) behind Cleveland and 4½ ahead of Denver. The Nuggs are in town on Sunday, of course. And because tonight's game was so boring, here's a picture of a bunny wearing sunglasses.
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3FGA/FGA |
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Phil. |
89 |
11 |
0.12 |
64 |
0.18 |
49 |
19 |
46 |
47 |
32 |
62 |
1.01 |
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L.A. |
88 |
16 |
0.15 |
86 |
0.15 |
47 |
36 |
48 |
51 |
38 |
68 |
1.13 |
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This awesome recap definitely makes up for the game itself.
Way to earn that island fortress Dex!
We've had a fair share of dull games, exciting games, and downright god awful games
It’s been an extreme on the end of each spectrum with Laker games this season.
The Lakers either play really badly, ending in a blow out, or they play mediocre and either Kobe bails them out with a game winner or we get one of these type of games where everyone looks bored out of their minds and are just playing out of formality.
But if I remember correctly, last season, was like this too (just minus all the losses to good teams). There were many games that were just as dull and the Lakers looked disinterested in their opponent. Can’t say I blame them though.
Still, Sunday’s a-coming and the Lakers better play out of their mind b-ball.
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 Feb 26, 2010 11:35 PM PST reply actions
dex is kinda like james bond
i think it should be our goal to bore teams into submission
YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD YES!
www.reverbnation.com/czheckproductions
I had no idea anyone was up at this time...
Kudos to Dex for staying up this late and writing a post game thread. Great title btw. I just hope the Lakers improve the closer they get to the playoffs.
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Feb 27, 2010 12:07 AM PST reply actions
I'm going to come out and say it...
If the Lakers beat Denver on Sunday they’ll repeat and win the title.
Where the hell did this come from? Not sure, but that’s how I feel.
nothing wrong with that
it just means you have faith in the Lakers. Some have already given the title to the Cavs…
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Feb 27, 2010 12:29 AM PST up reply actions
It's a statement game for sure
But is it a must-win? ‘Cause it’s still February…
I see what you did there
Because you’re thinking, “If they Lakers don’t beat Denver on Sunday, they’ll still repeat and win the title”.
Tricky. I like the way you think.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Feb 27, 2010 1:54 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I can't sleep
So I made an animated version of Dex’s postgame.
http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2010/2/27/1328882/dex-does-the-76ers-postgame
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Feb 27, 2010 2:27 AM PST reply actions 6 recs
Holy hell, I can't stop laughing
My fave part is when he says, “But whatever I’m here to please.” and then blinks -
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 Feb 27, 2010 2:48 AM PST up reply actions
omg
you are still up to?
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Feb 27, 2010 2:49 AM PST up reply actions
lol i'm usually up really late on friday and saturday nights
college student syndrome?
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 Feb 27, 2010 6:06 PM PST up reply actions
It's almost 3am
and I can’t believe you are up this late. This is so dam hilarious.
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Feb 27, 2010 2:49 AM PST up reply actions
I'm not sure who came up with the concept of this site but it is probably the funniest thing I have seen online...
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Feb 27, 2010 2:52 AM PST up reply actions
Holy. Shit.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Feb 27, 2010 3:18 AM PST up reply actions
heres the complete version of the entire recap...
http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2010/2/27/1329240/dex-does-the-philly-lakers-recap
BTW. Gil, if you want to, we can work together to create these vids and publish them in the CREDITS section, because I have an account also.
Oh, it was just a gimmick to help me sleep
Please go ahead and create them if you wish!
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Feb 27, 2010 10:48 AM PST up reply actions
the best part of that was....
P.A.U. Gassel. Too funny
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
OMG GIl!
My stomach is still hurting! all the post should be like that, i cant stop laughing!
by PurpleNationRules on Feb 27, 2010 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
i live in taiwan, so its around dinner time...
another great hilarious post fish :)
Just an ordinary 9th grade Lakers fan.
Yea, Fisher kinda sucks
I paid more attention to him yesterday and he didn’t play very well. He missed some hard shots, missed some easy shots, made a couple of dumb fouls but also made some good plays.
With that being said, while I think it’s still unfair, I totally see where the displeasure with Fish comes from.
I still think that he will show his worth at some point this year in a big moment, but we’ll just have to wait and see.
Lamar = Laker for Life...Go Pads...Go Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Feb 27, 2010 8:09 AM PST reply actions
Jordan not a better option right now...
Got pulled again last night for another defensive lapse. During a transition break he clogged the lane along with Odom and Artest (maybe it was Bynum). Ended up vacating the perimeter and closing late on Iggy who busted the 3. Not as bad as his cherry pick against Dallas, but stupid nonetheless.
If he didn’t have his defensive lapses, I’m sure he’d be anointed a starter by now. His ability to slash the lane given a screen is much more valuable than a PUJIT off a screen on offense.
Jordan or Derek? At this point who cares, both are talented. Let's see if adjustments are made and Chauncey doesn't make 10 three's on Sunday.
by GRICE on Feb 27, 2010 9:47 AM PST reply actions
In my best Detroit Pistons PA announcer voice
BOOOOOSTON BASKETBALLLLLL….
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Fair
Im a Cavs fan and i know you guys are going to band me in about 2 minutes but let me say that i LOVE your Guidelines. Whoever runs this site is a smart person. I just read the Guidelines and they’re very fair.
Whoever runs this Blog is o.kay with me. Now you can band me.
nobody is going to BAND you...
but you are being a big time troll in the celtics blog…..
WHY?
Because im speeking the truth? 16 titles in the 1800s and one title that was very lucky. You know this. Nothing i said was a lie. I’ll let it go but you know the truth.
Lakers: They will come out the west with no problems. Run into my Cavs and you know the rest.
What was this thing about Phil being mad because we got Jamison and bringing Z back? I think i heard something about that. Is that true?
i think that Lincoln was at one of their games
he got ultra pissed after they lost and threw his hat at Bill Russell
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
it's not that easy to get banned here.
Celtics Blog however is another story.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."

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