Lakers 96, Celtics 109: Time For Recriminations
by DexterFishmore on Jan 30, 2011 5:55 PM PST
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My reaction to this game is a bit paradoxical. What's troubling me most isn't everything that went wrong - although that's troubling me plenty - but everything that went right. Against the Celtics at Staples this afternoon, the Lakers forced a load of Boston turnovers, went to the free-throw line early and often, shot well on threes and got a masterly performance from Kobe Bryant. It should've been enough.
But it wasn't. It wasn't close to being enough. The Celtics played splendidly, shooting the lights out from the second quarter on and taking away every non-Kobe offensive option the Lakers threw in their direction. Quickly erasing a seven-point deficit in the third quarter, the Celts blasted the champs in the second half and won going away, 109 to 96. The Lakers have lost four of their last seven and continued their season-long trend of coming up small in their biggest games.
The purple and gold didn't much resemble the squad that put down Boston in Games Six and Seven of last year's Finals, and not merely because of their ridiculous ‘80s throwback uniforms. The Lakers of last June played with intelligence and fire. They had big men capable of standing toe-to-toe with the Celtics' front line. They had a small forward who could sway the outcome with ferocious defense. They had role players stepping up to reward Kobe's trust in them. None of that was present today. The names were the same, but nearly everything else has changed.
Early on, this game was an unsettled, choppy affair. The first quarter saw a lot of fouls and a whole lot of missed shots. The Celtics briefly got separation at 16 to 9, but a Laker run late in the period cut their cushion down to one. It kind of felt like the Staples crowd had yet to wake up and/or shake off the effects of brunch. We were already, however, seeing a few problems flare up. For one, the Ron Artest-Paul Pierce duel was heading in the wrong direction: Pierce finished the period with 10 points while Ron missed four of five field-goal attempts. For another, the Celtics were getting too many rebounds, and by "too many" I mean more than zero. As discussed yesterday, Boston's the worst offensive-rebounding team in the league, but in the first period this afternoon they pulled in three of their own misses, leading to six second-chance points.
A bout of horrendous Laker defense inaugurated the second quarter. Getting an energy infusion from reserves Nate Robinson, Marquis Daniels and Glen Davis, the Celtics scored 14 points on their first six possessions to restore their nine-point lead. Finally, after a timeout, the Lakers showed some fight. Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom scored inside, Pau made Kevin Garnett's head bleed, and Derek Fisher made his one and only basket of the night. When Kobe dropped in a couple free throws with a second left, it seemed like the champs would go into the break with some nice momentum. Odom had other ideas - in particular, he had the idea to foul Big Baby about 300 feet from the basket and with a fraction of a second left on the clock. Davis made two of three free throws and were I the type to keep guns around the house, I'm quite sure I would've put a round threw my flat screen.
Quarter three was truly appalling. Pierce tore apart Artest and Luke Walton en route to scoring 14 in the period. Ray Allen and Garnett got loose for easy jumpers. It was a wholesale collapse of the Laker D, and it allowed Boston to score 1.42 points per possession over those 12 minutes. When the Lakers had the ball, they struggled in the face of the Celtics' increasingly stout defense. They shot only 5 of 17 for the period and compounded their troubles by missing 3 of 9 free-throw attempts. Entering the fourth, the Celtics led 77 to 72.
More terrible Laker defense ensued. Guys couldn't keep up with Celtic shooters as they curled around screens, and Robinson and Allen duly knocked down a couple more triples. Rajon Rondo patiently sliced apart the champs by getting the ball to whomever was flashing open. The Celtic attack was deliberately paced but withering. Thanks to a burst of Kobe shotmaking, the Lakers for a moment gave the impression they might keep up, as they trailed by just four with a little over five minutes remaining. But Kobe ran out of magic, and by then the Laker D had essentially surrendered. Boston scored 1.45 points per trip in the fourth quarter and 1.44 in the second half.
Before we dive into the recrimination round of our program, let's tip our lids to the Celts. They were magnificent today. Doc Rivers had them ready to compete, and they were just better at nearly every position. Pierce scored 32 points on 21 shots (including free-throw possessions), a fantastic performance. Allen scored 21 on 13 shots, Garnett scored 18 on 12 and added 13 rebounds and five assists, and Rondo presided over the attack with admirable aplomb. Every one of the Celtics' key players had a terrific game.
The same can be said of just one of their Laker counterparts: Kobe Bryant. The Mamba did what he could to keep his team in the game, scoring 41 points on 32 shots and committing only a couple turnovers. That he took 32 shots and collected zero assists while the Lakers lost will inevitably drag us into a tiresome discussion about whether he shot too much. No. He didn't. I'm perfectly willing to rip Kobe when he's not taking the right approach, but it's not fair to do so today. He was the only Laker not getting shut down by the man guarding him. None of his teammates - not the big guys, not Artest, not his supposedly trusty sidekick Fish - was making good moves, getting to the right spot on the floor or proving their ability to be sound with the ball in the face of the Boston pressure. Did Kobe play a perfect game? Of course not. But if you're making a list of people to blame for this debacle, Kobe's name should be at the bottom.
Who's at the top? Honestly, I'm tempted to say Phil Jackson. It's his responsibility to get the team ready to compete, and right now, in the biggest games of the regular season, it's not happening. He was outcoached by Rivers today. Particularly confounding were some of his rotations toward the end of the game. Why, for instance, did he go almost four minutes late in the fourth quarter with both Fish and Steve Blake on the floor? That's two guys who are defensive liabilities and who can't create shots for themselves. I'd understand a little if they were the hot hands, but that wasn't the case.
Gasol and Andrew Bynum deserve a healthy share of criticism. If the Lakers are ever going to start competing with the best teams in the league - and let's face it, they haven't even been keeping these games terribly close - the two seven footers have to play well. Gasol needs to be the creative post scorer that commands multiple defenders in the post. Bynum needs to make the painted area a no-fly zone for opposing scorers, and he's got to be better on the defensive glass. Today Drew pulled in just three defensive boards in 28 minutes.
As for Ron Artest, he was atrocious at both ends. Pierce might as well have been working against Luke all day long. That's how much difference Ron's D made. Also, Ron shot 1 for 10, and no, he wasn't injured. Kevin Ding confirmed it with Phil after the game.
Finally, a note to the Lakers' marketing people: stop the gimmicky uniform shit. Seriously. Knock it off. Your team has the best uniforms in basketball, and there's no reason to use anything other than their standard home, away and Sunday white kits. Every time you try something gimmicky - whether it's the short shorts, or the Grinch shoes on Christmas, or those idiotic ‘80s throwbacks - the Lakers lose. And no one is asking for them! Do you honestly think there's a person on earth who thought to themselves today, "You know, I wasn't really interested in this game, but now that I see the resemblance to what the Lakers wore in 1988, I'm totally going to watch"? Stop trying to be cute, because it's just annoying.
It'll take a while to sort through all our thoughts about what happened today. For now, I'll leave you with what I thought were a couple insightful postgame tweets. First, a note of calm from Gary Collard (@LakerGMC):
Fans on a ledge: it's a process, never overreact to any game where nobody gets seriously hurt. Trust in Phil, he knows how to prepare them.
Very good points. Reasonable and focused on the big picture. These are things we should all remember to do.
But perhaps capturing the moment better than anyone is @unicornrockstar:
I have neither the booze nor the chronic, the Lakers suck, and today is not a good day.
No. No it is not.
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And of course the "analysts" will be writing off Kobe for shooting too much.
Even though he was the sole reason that Lakers were even in the game.
its official…time to tap that panic button. gasol, and bynum made gortat, and channing frye look like perrenial all-stars a couple of nights before! what bugs me about the whole losing streak, is the fact, that everytime someone ask’s kobe about it, he just shrug’s his shoulders’ like, “eh”.
cant have that “eh”, when your team’s on the road in dallas, or san antonio, heck even okc, in the playoff’s. i can tolerate “some” loss’es to tomato can’s, because those teams just want to beat the lakers, but i wont stand seeing my beloved lakers team go down to the despicable celtics! unacceptable.
these guys need to get it together already. i really dont see a 3-peat going on the road, in the playoffs. like i said before, the trade deadline’s approaching…im just saying.
by Mark Jaramillo on Jan 31, 2011 2:28 PM PST up reply actions
Hello, again.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
Great, but sad, recap, Dex. Thanks.
That said, I think there’s a “not” missing here.
I’m perfectly willing to rip Kobe when he’s not taking the right approach, but it’s fair to do so today.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
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Thank you - fixed
Please remember: it's not my fault your team sucks.
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by DexterFishmore on Jan 30, 2011 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
maybe they just enjoy variety.
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
just remember everyone:
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
by shaqfor3 on Jan 30, 2011 6:04 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
And we're still the Clips.
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Gators // Boise State
"The Lakers do win games. But things can change." - Blake Griffin
how is this... I don't even...
The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
"and we're still the clips"
is that a good thing?
The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
It is now.
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Gators // Boise State
"The Lakers do win games. But things can change." - Blake Griffin
LOL.
Not that I wish it on it, but the “we’re still the clips” thing might be more likely to produce another season-ending knee injury for Mr. Griffin. I’d stay away from proclaiming that with pride before Blake has to go under the knife again.
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
Chris Mortensen: "You know it's the 'Show-Me' State right Sam?"
"Pshh, 'Show Me.' (smirking) Yeah, I've heard that."
-Sam Bradford
* "on him" *
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
Chris Mortensen: "You know it's the 'Show-Me' State right Sam?"
"Pshh, 'Show Me.' (smirking) Yeah, I've heard that."
-Sam Bradford
Yeah, it's sad.
Current state of Clippers = key injury at a point the team was surging.
Hopefully they find a way to win more then they lose while Gordon’s out, then take it back up a notch when he’s back.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
so 18-28 is what's considered good these days?
"I’ve never understood this stuff, where a star player sits out and a team goes into the tank. Well, they need him because he makes them better. Well, if he’s making them better, they should be able to survive without him. That’s how you lead your guys. You’ve got to be able to make guys suffice on their own, without you. If you’re there all the time and they take you away, they shouldn’t need a respirator."
-Kobe Bean Bryant
I guess 18 is a lot for them, and would be considered a "successful start"
The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
The only way i will accept the lakers not winning a title this year
Is if the clips barely make the playoffs as the 8th seed and sweep the celtics/heat in the finals with eric gordon/blake griffin winning finals mvp. At least there will be reason to be proud of the clippers should that happen.
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
That would be amazing.
But just making the Finals as an 8th seed is monumental, that’s why the Knicks’ run back in the strike year was so shocking.
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Gators // Boise State
"The Lakers do win games. But things can change." - Blake Griffin
Lol random clip fan.
Btw, that play was callled an -over-the-back, rightfully so, and waved off.
LeBron James on Twitter after the Lakers annihilated Cleveland: "Crazy, karma is a bitch! You should never wish ill on anybody, God is always watching!'
Since then, the Heat have lost three straight to an injury-depleted Bulls, a blowout by the Nuggets, and a loss to the fucking Clippers; LeBron has missed two games due to injury and now Bosh is injured.
Ain't karma a bitch?
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 10:15 PM PST up reply actions
Still an awesome picture, though.
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Gators // Boise State
"The Lakers do win games. But things can change." - Blake Griffin
Spoken like a Saints fan
Cuz…, well, from the looks of things…. that’s all we’ll have.
What the hell happened to Gasol?
It’s been so frustrating to watch him play recently.
by Fin Fan Forever on Jan 30, 2011 6:06 PM PST reply actions
for the past 2 months
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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Back to back games for Koshu
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Koshu wins again
back to back!
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
yup
great work by all, as well
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Except the team we're rooting for (minus Kobe).
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
and Odom!
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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Oh yeah . . . . . . . . . . . That too.
(damn, no change in outcome despite that realization)
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
On the ESPN box score
Artest’s the only one who has a positive +/- differential. Why?
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Sure, why not.
That factoid is meaningless, like this game, LOL.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
He was in the game
when they took the lead to end the half, but wasn’t in at the end when the lead ballooned
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
LOL, a couple more games, and I'll be 100%.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
I read your reply on the other thread. lol
<3
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Which one?
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
YAFOS
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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Oh, that one, LOL.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
blue = 'tard
lol
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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how did Koshu
get 430 comments?!!?!? lolol wtff
nicee 8th place.
and 85 total users. whoahhh
mmmmm.... delicious
Lakers - Celtics
It’s how we do.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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Lol koshu blowing me away
But I was on an iPad so it’s hard for me to scroll up and continue convos
Roll Shaw
I've won this three in a row . . .
But would gladly swap with the Lakers and eat their lousy record the past three games.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
With a keyboard?
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
All you do is respond to everything you feel like responding to (in addition to your own comments).
Scratched the itch, so will be a regular participant and not going for the brass ring per se going forward.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Lol; it's like the Boise blue field--nothing illegal and poeple bitch about it being an advantage
Then do it, why don’t you a Boise fan will respond.
"...never seem to get far enough, staying in between the lines, hold on—to what you can, waiting for the end, not knowing when, may the wind take your troubles away, may the wind take your troubles away, both feet on the floor, two hands on the wheel, may the wind take your troubles away...."
--Son Volt from the song "Windfall"
hello again!
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Hey there, Koshu is awesome as y'all already know
"...never seem to get far enough, staying in between the lines, hold on—to what you can, waiting for the end, not knowing when, may the wind take your troubles away, may the wind take your troubles away, both feet on the floor, two hands on the wheel, may the wind take your troubles away...."
--Son Volt from the song "Windfall"
he sure is
he’s a great friend to have.
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Hey mjtig. Thanks for dropping by to survey the carnage.
Well, not that I have to defend my commenting tactics, but it’s not like I’ve got 400 "LOL"s padding the count.
And posting pics of Asian chicks isn’t against the rules (yet).
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
yeah even naked asian chicks are not against the rules
Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons. - Kobe Bryant
Ha! Too late, doesn't count toward the tally.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
No need to defend
I just thought it was funny that you replied to your own comment as an example of one way to be very active in a thread, which reminded me of how a lot of people complain about a blue field when they could use one themselves with it being well within the rules—that is if anyone were to complain about someone replying to their own comment as counting twoard the tally.
Random ass thoughts is all, but being an LSU football fan, I would have loved it if LSU played on this purple field this year
http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=204919830
It would have been nice to hear all those Bama fans complaining how the LSU guys in purple blended into the field too much, but as you can see by the date—April Fools!
You posting, “All you do is respond to everything you feel like responding to” = you having fun/venting/celebrating as you watch your Lakers—what it’s all about.
"...never seem to get far enough, staying in between the lines, hold on—to what you can, waiting for the end, not knowing when, may the wind take your troubles away, may the wind take your troubles away, both feet on the floor, two hands on the wheel, may the wind take your troubles away...."
--Son Volt from the song "Windfall"
Yeah, exactly.
The contests here are fun, so if you’re gonna play — why not really go for it from time to time?!
In other news . . . . . . . This NBA season is shaping up to be quite harrowing/interesting.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
back in the top 10!!!
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
Lakers don't brag about sixth place, neither should you.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
HA!
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
So, Koshu wins twice and the Lakers lose twice. Someone need to put a stop to this!
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Hey, at least Kobe and I came to play yesterday, LOL!
That’s right . . . I’m the Comment Chucker!
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
You know
During one of the interviews ABC had with P-Jax, he criticized Artest. I thought it was rather odd that he would single him out, and from that interview forward, Phil didn’t play Ron.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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was this before or after Luke was guarding Pierce in the 3rd quarter?
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
It was the interview between the 3rd and 4th Q's
Please remember: it's not my fault your team sucks.
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by DexterFishmore on Jan 30, 2011 6:11 PM PST up reply actions
I think this was between the 3rd and 4th
had to be during a major break in the game.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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and by odd, I mean
Phil doesn’t usually do that during in-game interviews. And there was a previous incident of Ron and Phil vs Media.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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I had the same thoughts
Phil was definitely sending a strong message
We need Barnes.
Provides energy. Luke Walton, sorry bro, you just don’t have it anymore.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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Mhm
He pissed me off alot today
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
Shake it off, LakerNation...
You know the regular season doesn’t mean shit. Keep your heads up.
Aussie Girl, Celtics Fan.
Hey fick81! Good to see you again!
Did you see the reaction by Eddie House after he hit that 3 pointer? You were right, he really does think he’s hot shit.
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Hey Wave!
Yeah, I saw that. When he starts playing with some consistency, then he can get a big head. Right now though? Pffffft. Not even worth guarding. He’s so hot/cold.
Aussie Girl, Celtics Fan.
Oh no. I just realized
My Cavs have to play the Heat tomorrow.
Arrrrgh….why can’t this season be over? I’m sure Laker and Celtics fans would like that too, but for different reasons.
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
LOL, Wave, we're not real focused on the Cavs here.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
But am I right?
Do you guys want the regular season to be over now?
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Why would Celtics fans want the regular season to be over?
So they can hurry up and lose to the Spurs?
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Gators // Boise State
"The Lakers do win games. But things can change." - Blake Griffin
Oh the sweet irony...
I remember that exact line being said last year for the Celtics except it was “So they can hurry up and lose to the Cavs?”
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
Exactly, there's a reason they actually play the playoffs...
and not just give the title to the best record in the league.
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"I'm a perfectionist who's not perfect." - Ron Artest
8 + 24 > 23 + 6
Interesting quote from ESPN:
If you’re a Spurs fan who believes in omens, ponder this while waiting for the next home game on Feb. 23: Six of the previous seven teams to win 40 games as fast as San Antonio just did went on to win the whole thing.
So while usually the team with the best record doesn’t always win, if the statistical trends bear out, the Spurs will most likely win it all.
Regardless, my comment was tongue-in-cheek, although I’d love to see the Spurs raise another banner.
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Gators // Boise State
"The Lakers do win games. But things can change." - Blake Griffin
Yeah, but it's becoming indicative of something . . . unpleasant.
Thanks though.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
can't say I've been following your games..
But I do believe that LA can (and will) turn things around. They’ve got a great big incentive to do so.
Aussie Girl, Celtics Fan.
Meh, it's not so big. Just a size 15 or so, depending on your hands.
;-)
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Hey fick81
Do you participate in the Celtics forums? I never see you on the postgame threads.
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
I used to..
But have decided to take a sabbatical from sports blogs. Some fans don’t know their place. :)
Plus, it’s always a lot more lively/fun over here.
Aussie Girl, Celtics Fan.
Yes it is!
Thank you!
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
thanks
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Ron 1-10 from the field
just awful, although he has been a lot better of late offensively.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
I hope someone asks Fish
if he still thinks the Laker defense has become much better lately.
Please remember: it's not my fault your team sucks.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
Who’s at the top? Honestly, I’m tempted to say Phil Jackson. It’s his responsibility to get the team ready to compete, and right now, in the biggest games of the regular season, it’s not happening. He was outcoached by Rivers today. Particularly confounding were some of his rotations toward the end of the game. Why, for instance, did he go almost four minutes at the end of the game with both Fish and Steve Blake on the floor? That’s too guys who are defensive liabilities and who can’t create shots for themselves.
show’s how much the Zen Master doesn’t care about the regular season if he’s doing crazy stuff like that. but i’m pretty sure the lakers won’t let them get swept by the celtics again. i think they’re going to be way more prepared the next time they meet.
"our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Confucius
"When Jordan retired, you just thought a player like that wouldn’t come along again. But then Kobe almost immediately drew those comparisons, and that says it all. He established his own identity as one of the best players to ever play the game." -Hakeem
The Zen Master
needs to stop fucking around with us then.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 6:17 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
I KNOW RIGHT?!?!?!?!
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Like today after the game: "It's not the playoffs yet. ... We'll get there in time."
C’MON PHIL! This was a big game! frustrating.
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
ha he should
but he’s not going to listen to us. but if he brings me the ring, all is forgiven
but then i didn’t really watch the 2nd half … :/ so i might not understand all this pain and frustration that’s going on, or perhaps i’ve reached the zen place…
"our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Confucius
"When Jordan retired, you just thought a player like that wouldn’t come along again. But then Kobe almost immediately drew those comparisons, and that says it all. He established his own identity as one of the best players to ever play the game." -Hakeem
seriously
I’m getting mixed messages.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
How long
are we going to keep this kind of talk: Zen Master knows best; Intangibles will save us in the playoffs; Lakers always play like crap in the regular season.
When we lose in June? Will that wake delusional fans?
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
- Kobe B. Bryant
When Phil Jackson stops having all those rings
That’s when any NBA fan can say he doesn’t know what’s best.
by Fin Fan Forever on Jan 30, 2011 6:32 PM PST up reply actions 8 recs
this
"our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Confucius
"When Jordan retired, you just thought a player like that wouldn’t come along again. But then Kobe almost immediately drew those comparisons, and that says it all. He established his own identity as one of the best players to ever play the game." -Hakeem
Exactly
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Jan 30, 2011 7:53 PM PST up reply actions
Okay, I'm dropping this subject after this post.
I’m not holding Phil totally accountable for this lost. I was just trying to say, I’m tired of these lame excuses. Phil did not coach well in today’s game. Period. Fish did not play well. Period. And I’m saying that we should not try to find a way around it or ignore it. You don’t have to agree with this. As Dex said, we have the right to express our opinions. Go ahead, disagree with mine. I’m cool with it as long as you respect it, as I respect yours.
I still have faith in Phil and Fisher, but I won’t make excuses for them when they mess up in certain games. That’s all I was trying to say. Saying things like, " lakers always crap the regular season" as if it’s okay, doesn’t fly with me.
No, it ain’t the end. Obviously, it will not be the end until we are dethroned. Phil is one hell of a coach, but at the end of the season, win it all or lose, it is really the players that decide it. If they should lose, I’m sure that I will make excuses for no one.
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
- Kobe B. Bryant
I'm basically on board with you, volar
but it’s still fair to point out, as we go along, individual decisions that don’t pan out . No one’s saying Phil’s not awesome or that we don’t ultimately trust him. But everyone’s allowed to express their opinion about his coaching performance.
Please remember: it's not my fault your team sucks.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Jan 30, 2011 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
We lost
to Lebron on Christmas and the Cs at home last year and still brought home the hardware. Not saying last year and this year are the exact same but two frustrating losses do not equal the end.
At the end of the day it’s still the regular season, not going to panic until we lose back to back games in the playoffs.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Jan 30, 2011 7:55 PM PST up reply actions
Right
And if you think I wrote somewhere that we’re not going to bring home the hardware or that two frustrating losses is the end, please specify exactly where I wrote those things.
Please remember: it's not my fault your team sucks.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Jan 30, 2011 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
And if you don't think I wrote those things
then stop with the straw-man arguments.
Please remember: it's not my fault your team sucks.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Jan 30, 2011 8:00 PM PST up reply actions
Relax man. I was more just going along with the notion that everyone is unhappy with Phil
sorry if I specifically replied to your post, just keeping it going down instead of replying to volar’s post then then it going way to the left.
I understand that everyone is frustrated but I don’t think Phil’s the guy to crucify. Phil has lost plenty of regular season games but the man brings home the rings. That was the point I was trying to make.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Jan 30, 2011 8:17 PM PST up reply actions
OK - sorry for jumping on you
Please remember: it's not my fault your team sucks.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Jan 30, 2011 8:18 PM PST up reply actions
good for you to apologize
That was harsh for him just trying to calm everyone down. If I were new and you replied to me that way, I may not want to come back here.
Defense wins championships.
Why, thanks for the etiquette lesson
I’m so relieved that you approve.
Please remember: it's not my fault your team sucks.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Jan 30, 2011 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2011/1/28/1962629/lakers-95-kings-100-egg-on-the-face#58079478
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
/sarcasm
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:24 PM PST up reply actions
His Blake rotation was confusing.
Steve just isn’t getting it done right now.
Follow me on Twitter: @wondahbap
"open your eyes and brain then see in next five years from now will see what happen okay." - Nam Pham
Getting Blake more big-game experience?
LeBron James on Twitter after the Lakers annihilated Cleveland: "Crazy, karma is a bitch! You should never wish ill on anybody, God is always watching!'
Since then, the Heat have lost three straight to an injury-depleted Bulls, a blowout by the Nuggets, and a loss to the fucking Clippers; LeBron has missed two games due to injury and now Bosh is injured.
Ain't karma a bitch?
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 10:19 PM PST up reply actions
Sure.
But why put him out there with Fisher?
That makes Kobe have to guard Pierce, since he has to move to the 3
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:26 PM PST up reply actions
Why not try Kobe on Pierce.
Artest was playing like crap and Kobe’s certainly a better on-ball defender than Luke.
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 11:31 PM PST up reply actions
all on Fox's dime
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Lets just hope everyone else not name'd Kobe shows up in the Finals
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Jelly sighting!
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Going to rest for a bit, kids. Be back later.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Feel better!
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Ah, take care!
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
This.
That’s too guys who are defensive liabilities and who can’t create shots for themselves.
In reference to Blake and Fisher. In some respects one could include Barnes and Brown. That’s not to say they are terrible offensively, but I always thought the Lakers should seek a creative scorer. A guy who can get his own shot from the perimeter. I know Lamar is present, but the Lakers could use a creative scorer from the wing position. Tracy McGrady would be cool in this area of the game.
Thank you!!!
That’s what i’ve been saying since they let sasha go.
We're already old, we don't need another old guy (by basketball standards) who's injury prone.
McGrady ain’t the guy.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Very true
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
well LA does have the hardest schedule in the league from here on
so i am just keeping my expectations low and hoping for 2nd seed in west with a 55-27 record
if getting seeded lower then a team led by Dirk
…that would be a rock bottom
well they're gaining ground on us right now
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
I think we really, really need homecourt against the Celtics if we face them,
Seriously, that was the difference in Game 7.
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
- Kobe B. Bryant
The difference in game 7
was that Ron Artest played his ass off and was the only player on the night to actually have a good game.
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
when our team was down double digits
with only Ron playing well, you don’t think the crowd had anything to do with the win?
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
- Kobe B. Bryant
I think a lack of a crowd for Boston
but momentum completely swung our way once Pau and Kobe started boarding like crazy. Which wasn’t from the fans all of a sudden caring. Our performance in the second half was marginally better than the first one. We got to the ft line a lot and made the fts. I guess Boston’s crowd could’ve made us win, but if it ultimately comes down to whose crowd is louder then most likely we shouldn’t have won in the first place. Great teams win on the road and at home. Just because the home team has won the majority of the Finals that is not indicative of HCA, it’s more indicative of the fact that the team with HCA has usually been the best team throughout the regular season.
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
by Marty Mart on Jan 30, 2011 8:45 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I've said this before too
Homecourt is nice but definitely not the defining factor. Does it help? Ofcourse. Does the team with homecourt automatically win? Nope.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Jan 30, 2011 7:57 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I wanna see us get another scoring threat.
i know we can score but it seems that everyone except Odom has become accustomed to only scoring off of Kobe’s creating of shots for them. It would be nice to see us bring in a cheap attacker that will look to score/can create their own shot to open things up a little for the second team. We might see some more Brown at the point if this happens too. But it will definitely open the floor up for LO and put an end to all of these midgame scoring droughts.
Pau is supposed to be that person
when not playing through Kobe. We’re supposed to run the offense into the posts and Pau feeds it out to the open cutters. Sometimes we have to pass it back out and swing and get open shots as well. We did not run the offense well today. Not because of Kobe shooting, but because each individual tried to play a lot of one on one and only Kobe could actually finish. The Celtics revel in the fact that they do not have to double Pau and it makes it exceptionally difficult for him, and us, when he can’t just pass out of double coverage for open shots.
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
by Marty Mart on Jan 30, 2011 6:46 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Yes.
Pau should be that person. I’m getting a lil tired of the wimp act right now.
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"open your eyes and brain then see in next five years from now will see what happen okay." - Nam Pham
by wondahbap on Jan 30, 2011 8:36 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
wimpy, indeed
…couldn’t count how many times Pau got pushed off the block, or put up some wimpy-ass flailing fall-away. Also, he shows the ball WAAAAY too much in the paint. Dribbles too much on the block, and when he stuck the ball out from an extended arm like he thought he was James Worthy on a perimeter iso, and nearly got stripped by Rondo coming from the blind side, I almost put a round through my not-so-flat screen, too. good thing I hate guns. Gasol needs to keep the ball above his shoulders, and pass out and re-post when he doesn’t have the spot he likes, rather than pounding the rock with a high dribble in traffic, and trying to back down a guy who outweighs him by fiddy lbs. and ain’t goin’ nowheres.
yes i know
but i mean another guy with them to help spread the floor and create opportunities for the other guys. Cuz right now kobe is the only guy on the court that can create.
...that's exactly what Marty just said
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
more high pick and roll or iso sets for Lamar?
although i still kinda hold my breath when he launches 3’s, he is the only other laker who seems to be able to get his own shot whenever he wants to….
The celtics went out of their way to sign as many big men to match the lakers size.
Boston lost the series against the lakers mainly because they could not rebound the ball.
Let Josh Childress play
the series was decided by 4 points. It could have gone either way.
We’re pretty evenly matched. It’s just who wants it more; it’s been like that for a while. Sadly, it looks like only Kobe wants another ring. In game 7, Kobe had double digits rebounds. I wouldn’t say that it was our Bigs that dominated the glass in that game.
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
- Kobe B. Bryant
Yeah, but Boston had its lead whittled down because the lakers kept getting their own misses
Let Josh Childress play
A 21-6 4th quarter FT advantage didn't hurt either....
especially after the FT’s were 16-11 thru 3 quarters. Celtics were winning the whole game despite being outrebounded because the D was in full lockdown mode, they were making shots, and Lakers were being out muscled. Once Crawford and Co. took over in the 4th quarter, the Lakers then and only then got back into the game.
by sexyscottish on Jan 30, 2011 7:31 PM PST up reply actions
There were also all those fouls the Celtics committed.
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
lebron should just lock himself away and not talk for the rest of forever-LA32
You mean once the Celtics desperation 3s started falling at the end
to make the score look respectable, you could claim that something like this was amiss. Without RONDO and SHEED hitting those threes at the end of the game, the score would not be only a 4 point difference my man. Desperation 3s going in the last minute put the score to being respectable. The Celtics clearly were not hitting their shots in this game.
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
WO WO WO..
Gasol’s “block” on KG’s drive which the replay showed was CLEARLY a foul would have been a 3 point play. Add that 3 points when it happened and the whole dynamic of the game changes. Also, the Gasol up and down in front of the ref that resulted in 2 points. Also, the “foul” on BBD early in the 4th quarter when he had the nerve to put his hand up to contest a Gasol jumpshot. I know Lakers fans don’t like admitting it but in a game where the refs stayed out of it for 3 quarters and the Celtics were winning becomes a Lakers FT-fest, THAT won the game. Lakers were held to 33% shooting, Kobe himself was 6-24. 37-17 FT advantage for the game damn well makes a difference in a 4 point game.
by sexyscottish on Jan 30, 2011 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
Ok you do realize
You are arguing towards a team that admits to fouling as much as possible because the league cant call them all right? You realize thats not much incentive for anyone to even bother talking to you about this…
Fouls happened on both sides of the ball for and against both teams some called some not but it happened both ways which is why the “OMGOSH THEY GOTS MOAR FREETHROWS THAN US ARGUEMENT” is retarded because you can point to one instance to try to justify claims of favoritism just as often as a fan of LA can point an opposite one.
"You cannot attain and maintain physical condition unless you are morally and mentally conditioned. And it is impossible to be in moral condition unless you are spiritually conditioned. I always told my players that our team condition depended on two factors / how hard they worked on the floor during practice and how well they behaved between practices." "What you are as a person is far more important that what you are as a basketball player." - John Wooden
by IheartLA on Jan 31, 2011 1:20 AM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Perfectly worded IheartLA
We don’t want to hear Celtics’ fans of all people cry about fouls. First get KG to learn how to throw a clean pick. The Lakers simply took it harder to the rack at the start of the fourth and the Celtics got over the limit really early in the fourth quarter (I think with 7 minutes left). It’s hard to keep the other team off the line when you’re over the limit and losing momentum of the game. The reason the Lakers shot more FTs was due do to their strong play and some stupid fouls early in the quarter by the Celtics, not “Crawford and Co”
"Work before Glory"
by wickedskillz on Jan 31, 2011 5:26 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
let's hope the man in the middle do something about this, I still have big trust for the Zen master, but still...
The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
by Beko on Jan 30, 2011 6:46 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
he doesn't look as loving anymore :[
The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Looked real old on the sideline today.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Ummm, alrighty then.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
this makes me sad, time to rewatch some fresh prince of bel-air, that should help a little
Pic Related
The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
by Beko on Jan 30, 2011 6:51 PM PST reply actions 11 recs
Cool GIF.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Hi,Koshu one of my boys is in Honolulu performing this week, Ray Ledger
Heard of him?
Bryant said: "That stuff doesn’t get to me. You can’t motivate me or take me to a place that I’m not already at. "His six and my six are different. That’s not to say that his were more challenging than mine because I had to play a different role and do something out of character my first three. They’re just different.
I haven't. Looks like he's a Polynesian singer. Cool!
Where’s he performing?
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
not sure, he is out of SLC, we colabo on shows
yes he is poly, i was in Honolulu in September
Bryant said: "That stuff doesn’t get to me. You can’t motivate me or take me to a place that I’m not already at. "His six and my six are different. That’s not to say that his were more challenging than mine because I had to play a different role and do something out of character my first three. They’re just different.
this shit better be green soon too fuckin funny
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
here's the original clip, Will Smith is too funny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQNiN-9vaCM
The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
by Beko on Jan 30, 2011 8:24 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Why not put in ebanks, caracter, shit somebody thats gonna actually try....
Hell, Jeanie would try harder than pau. And LO shouldve played more!
I got Wheaties!!!
vindication...
seeing kevin garnett “bleed”, was my ultimate highlight, that just will not go away! im still smiling! for what it was worth, to all you other players, that had to put up with the leagues dirtiest player in kg…that was vindication! did you see how humbled he was? looking around, trying to get his bearings? priceless! can anyone upload a picture of that?
by Mark Jaramillo on Jan 31, 2011 3:26 PM PST up reply actions
watchin the shitties Jarassic Park move (the third one) to ease the pain
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shittiest*
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 6:57 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, true.
But I like it when the pteranadon appears out of the fog on the bridge.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
yeah and that dude Billy is pretty cool
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
Ok sorry guys. This loss was my fault.
This is my 3rd straight Laker/Celtics game I’ve watched live at Staples and they’ve lost all of them. The first one was Christmas 08 when they wore their short shorts. The second was game 2 last year. I thought we were going to win this one. I always wear the same shirt but I think it’s bad luck.
"We run on need. We're not a fast-break team by any stretch of the imagination. But fast breaks don't win championships, anyway. If they did, Phoenix would have a bunch."-- Kobe Bryant
Not your fault....
….at least YOU showed up for the game which is more than I can say for the Lakers.
by LakerKev on Jan 30, 2011 7:14 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
if my memory servers me correctly
than yes. they wore those tiny shorts on xmas day against boston. the game started out humiliating, especially for Fish who had the smallest ones. needless to say lakers got whooped that day and at half time they went to their locker rooms and changed into regular size shorts.
"We run on need. We're not a fast-break team by any stretch of the imagination. But fast breaks don't win championships, anyway. If they did, Phoenix would have a bunch."-- Kobe Bryant
by lakerdynasty on Jan 30, 2011 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
yeah thank God they changed
those short-shorts were flipping nasty!
"Work before Glory"
by wickedskillz on Jan 31, 2011 5:28 AM PST up reply actions
Ron is fucking dead weight pretty much now
He definetely will be by next year. Im not one of those dudes who think we shouldve never signed him and had kept Ariza for sure but I hate the contract we signed him to. I mean 5 YEARS? For a 30 yr old RON ARTEST?? I guess Mitch isnt still rid himself of those stupid deals from the Luke Walton and Kwame era
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or do anything else basketball related lol
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 7:23 PM PST up reply actions
I think he's pretty invaluable on defense though
Paul Pierce is not supposed to score 32 points.
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
lol what?
he sucks on D now
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 7:31 PM PST up reply actions
Did you even watch the OKC game?
He didn’t even play much in the 2nd half of this game
by Fin Fan Forever on Jan 30, 2011 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
This team is going to be old as hell.
Who wants Fisher’s or Artest’s contract? We’re stuck. Just like Luke’s contract. He’ll just be a nuisance on the bench.
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
- Kobe B. Bryant
someone will take him eventually
but we wont get much in return
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 7:30 PM PST up reply actions
Ron's been effective the last few games till tonight.
Pau is the deadweight. 5 years was too much, I agree, but Ron’s not useless yet.
LeBron James on Twitter after the Lakers annihilated Cleveland: "Crazy, karma is a bitch! You should never wish ill on anybody, God is always watching!'
Since then, the Heat have lost three straight to an injury-depleted Bulls, a blowout by the Nuggets, and a loss to the fucking Clippers; LeBron has missed two games due to injury and now Bosh is injured.
Ain't karma a bitch?
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
Hope this isn't taken as "troll" nonsense, but it might be...
But anyway, I distinctly remember having an argument on this blog about how, despite Artest’s one great performance, he’s really not that great of a player, and the trade was stupid.
I remember getting absolutely blasted for it.
Well I hate to say I told you so… so I won’t.
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
Except the alternative,
Ariza, isn’t exactly shooting much better even playing with the best PG in the league and definitely couldn’t do so as anything other than a role player option. Artest, despite what you say, has had way more than one great performance.
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
What a silly comment
The reason you get “blasted” is your method of discussion.
As you said yourself in a comment up above, it's over, so move on.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
This was another in a long line of pathetic games for the Lakers this season. Gasol’s softness has rubbed off on Bynum apparently because both played like punks. When the Lakers play with energy they can beat anyone. The problem is they cant seem to sustain that kind of energy for long stretches. Late in the 2nd quarter they were really on it, hustling around, banging but that was about it. Pau is quick to say he isnt getting enough touches but the way he played today he didnt deserve any. Perkins got in his head early and pushed him around all game long. This team showed none of the toughness they displayed in Game 7 last year. What happened to that team. I wish they were here today. Artest was a complete joke.
Artest's joke is not funny anymore
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 7:24 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
What about Blake?
Is it the de-emphasized role of the point guard in the triangle, or do you think he is struggling playing off of the bench? I only remember him in double digits scoring once this season.
Blake is last year's Ron.
Timid and so focused on doing right that he messes up. So fixated on perfecting the triangle, that he forgets that in some plays it isn’t needed. So selfless and thus eager to pass to teammates, that it actually hurts his game and the team.
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
- Kobe B. Bryant
this
"We run on need. We're not a fast-break team by any stretch of the imagination. But fast breaks don't win championships, anyway. If they did, Phoenix would have a bunch."-- Kobe Bryant
by lakerdynasty on Jan 30, 2011 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
Yes, except...
His defense absolutely sucks.
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
Yeah...
Last year with the Clippers, Steve Blake was actually pretty decent and the Griffin-less offense actually ran better with him starting. Must be the triangle system holding him down, I guess.
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Gators // Boise State
"The Lakers do win games. But things can change." - Blake Griffin
them college basketball score numbers
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
good night!
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Take care young man.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
cant bring myself to go to any ESPN sight or the channel
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Totally, they should give the Celtics the "If Kendrick Perkins had played in Game 7" Trophy
Wait, what do you mean they don’t give out trophies like that?
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jan 30, 2011 7:42 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
And Big Baby
and Nate once again having big games to coincide with a huge win had nothing to do with it.
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
2 points, 6 boards
MONSTER GAME
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
by shaqfor3 on Jan 30, 2011 9:55 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
his presense was felt though
limited Drew to a sub par game
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 9:56 PM PST up reply actions
We barely got the ball to Drew to do anything against him
And they were rarely matched up in one-on-one sequences. Given that Perkins did squat at the other end, he was hardly a factor in this one.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Drew needed more than 6 shots.
Phil needs to adjust better – when Pau can’t create in the post, put Pau out on the weakside and midrange for jumpers whilst Drew plays out of the block.
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 11:53 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, you might as well have the ball go into Drew as the primary option
And have him take his growing pains passing out of the post. Pau is just about useless in all facets besides midrange jumpers at this point.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
and Drew didn't do much of anything to demand the ball, to work for position.
Just sort of strolled back-and-forth through the paint around the elbows, then got the rock out of position to do any damage. Gasol was just as weak moving without the ball. And i couldn’t count how many times they both were boxed out on our offensive board and ended up weakly reaching over the top to tip a ball at best. Neither big played with any ferocity, any emotion. Would love to be invisible at the next practice to hear what the Mamba has to say to our “Twin(k) Towers.”
Right on track for 55 wins, Lakers fans!
Hang in there, were just a little past halfway.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
2nd seed, here we come!
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"I'm a perfectionist who's not perfect." - Ron Artest
8 + 24 > 23 + 6
just like you predicted
and just like I agreed!
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:01 PM PST up reply actions
LOL
rec’d
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"I'm a perfectionist who's not perfect." - Ron Artest
8 + 24 > 23 + 6
red'd
i’m taking this guy off my profile pic
"We run on need. We're not a fast-break team by any stretch of the imagination. But fast breaks don't win championships, anyway. If they did, Phoenix would have a bunch."-- Kobe Bryant
by lakerdynasty on Jan 30, 2011 7:48 PM PST up reply actions
artest for carmelo
DO IT!!!
lol…jk…but should we be worried that opponents are beating us rather easily?
Kobe: "Listen, if you told me at the beginning of the year that we’ve got two games at home to win a championship, yeah, I’ll take that shit"
That trade is an easy 'yes'...
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 31, 2011 12:05 AM PST up reply actions
Nothing like a hot dinner date to get a girl happy again. But as far this game goes, i’m still pissed. i just hope the Lakers get it done on Tuesday and Thursday. They won’t have the comfort of home come next month. Pau better find his guts, because the Lakers are doomed if he does not.
by California Girly Girl on Jan 30, 2011 8:27 PM PST reply actions
Missing guts. . . .
Where’s Brian Tung’s article about sausage?
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Anybody know when Barnes is expected to be back?
I think the bench is really missing his defense and energy.
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"I'm a perfectionist who's not perfect." - Ron Artest
8 + 24 > 23 + 6
I heard he is about a month away.
by California Girly Girl on Jan 30, 2011 8:31 PM PST up reply actions
late march I think
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Rebounding Too
Barnes is averaging 4.8 rebounds per game with 1.5 offensive rebounds (8th among small forwards in ORebs). That is a nice number considering all the bigs the Lakers have.
by ClipperTheorist on Jan 31, 2011 1:39 AM PST up reply actions
That would go under "energy"...
but, yes, i agree. Rebounding is probably Barnes’ most valuable asset.
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"I'm a perfectionist who's not perfect." - Ron Artest
8 + 24 > 23 + 6
The picture represents how the game went
Celtics as a team in the middle, Kobe on one side, the rest of the Lakers on the other. :|
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
by LAL32 on Jan 30, 2011 8:30 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
damn that was deep 0_0
"Work before Glory"
by wickedskillz on Jan 31, 2011 5:35 AM PST up reply actions
TWSS
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
Stalk, err, Follow me on Twitter: @bluefalcon916
by bluexfalcon on Jan 31, 2011 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
LOL, oh my.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Also what she said.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
Stalk, err, Follow me on Twitter: @bluefalcon916
LOL
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
I didn't watch the game
It’s Pau’s fault isn’t it?
Lakers 96, Celtics 109: Time For Recriminations
Look who’s using big words. Recriminations? C’mon Dex
Incomplete, idiot.
not entirely
but I’d say a good portion
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
went to the cheesecake factory for my sisters birthday at the santa anita mall
it was a long wait so I went to the borders bookstore near by and found one the Lakers photography books. Anyway I looked through it and found a picture of our bearded hero:
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
by shaqfor3 on Jan 30, 2011 9:37 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
legend
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 9:39 PM PST up reply actions
of gonzaga lol
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 9:39 PM PST up reply actions
Wow, couldn't take a shower before the photog snapped him. Only AMMO could get away with that.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
by the way, you take a shower yet?
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 9:39 PM PST up reply actions
like you said you would lol
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 9:40 PM PST up reply actions
I smell yummy. Now you go do the same.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
lol nah nvmd it was just about something on the other thread
lol yeah that sounds creepy if you dont know what i meant
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 9:49 PM PST up reply actions
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Somehow this could be construed as a compliment to SCG.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
LOL
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
This guy is always smiling!
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
- Kobe B. Bryant
LOL, looks like a photo from the 1800s.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Lakers Preaching Patience
Fisher looking to yell STFU to reporters on concerns over their play this season
I'm sure Fish would love for reporters to STFU
since it’s their job to write about how much he sucked today.
Please remember: it's not my fault your team sucks.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Jan 30, 2011 9:53 PM PST up reply actions
ESP Sportscenter right now
Is too much kobe bad for the lakers for their title defense um…….DUH! YEAH
thats why that pansy gasol needs to step up so he doesn’t need to do too much and they call themselves jounalists know you shit
plus kobes trying to survive against bruce willis and machete guy come on lakers pick up the slack
Maybe we can dump the corpse of Ron Artest and try to recover this guy from the ashes of the world
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do we want him?
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 9:56 PM PST up reply actions
umm no
there’s reason why he’s playing in china.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
i bet he's dominating over there lol
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 9:58 PM PST up reply actions
yeah
but Chinese team’s are significantly thinner in talent compared to the NBA. They made Smush Parker look good.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
i know i was playin lol
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 10:02 PM PST up reply actions
"Visionally"??
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Bonzi Wells what do you think of the Lakers effort today?
Bonzi: Trash.
by California Girly Girl on Jan 30, 2011 9:56 PM PST reply actions
man this guy was a hell of a defender in his day
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 9:57 PM PST up reply actions
LOL . . . I spent weeks getting used to the reply feature too.
But you bring good stuff to the table. Keep it up.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Consolation:
At least playoff series are best-of’s and not single elimination.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Hear Coach Nick's analysis of the game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLuNk9ytd6o&feature=feedu
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
nice
I havent watched one of his recaps in a while.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
who the fuck is coach nick?
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 9:59 PM PST up reply actions
check out his channel
he provides some of the best game recaps I’ve ever seen.
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
well im kinda tryin to rid my mind of this game
so maybe tomorrow when im sober after a good night’s sleep
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 10:01 PM PST up reply actions
a guy that knows breaks down BB games pretty well.
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
- Kobe B. Bryant
lmao
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:03 PM PST up reply actions
not a bad recap
thanks for sharing
"Work before Glory"
by wickedskillz on Jan 31, 2011 6:02 AM PST up reply actions
Cleveland how do you feel about your losses lets interview
MANNY HARRIS WHO>!?
He was our leading scorer
So you know we’re fucked
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
From the guy who can't be named to a guy named Manny.
If your name begins with manny you know you ain’t good!
easy now
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
your names manny?
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
lol
no.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
lol oh
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 10:04 PM PST up reply actions
saying one of the cavaliers isn't a good player
that’s like shooting fish in a barrel. Filled with cement.
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Doesn't the cement protect the fish?
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Manny Harris. LOL! Manny being Manny for the Cavs. LOL!
by California Girly Girl on Jan 30, 2011 10:01 PM PST reply actions
Is there an inside joke about this guy that I haven't heard?
I love, support, and root for any team that can beat the Miami Heat and lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
No my dear. People just don’t know who the hell he is. LOL!
by California Girly Girl on Jan 30, 2011 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
i knew who he was though cuz i watch college ball too
he was a beast for Michigan although his team was horrible
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 10:04 PM PST up reply actions
dont mean to be a bother
but if you can, hit the reply button so we can track the comments better. Thanks!
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Celtics are the new Kobe Stopper
you know what kobe does with his stoppers ?
not today though
they were more like the non-Kobe stoppers.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
They were the Everybody Else-Stoppers
Please remember: it's not my fault your team sucks.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Jan 30, 2011 10:21 PM PST up reply actions
what you think of bonzi Dex?
besides the shape of his head
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by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 10:21 PM PST up reply actions
lol ya'll remember the nickelodeon show Rocket Power?
watching that now lol im doin anything to get my mind rinsed of this shit stain of a day
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
HAHAHAHA
Maurice “TWISTER” Rodriguez, Squid
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 10:06 PM PST up reply actions
lol they called their dad by his name hahaha
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
oh yeah its still pretty cool if you havent seen it in a while
same with all those other nick shows from the 90s
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
The only show i probably hated was that girl who understood animals
she was annoying as hell
Wild Thornberries. LOL! That show was nuts! Donnie, Debbie, Eliza, Nigel. LOL! LOL!
by California Girly Girl on Jan 30, 2011 10:10 PM PST up reply actions
Ben Rothesburger rapes a woman literally months ago
but kobe accused of rape still hated on for 7 yrs
The Raiders will win the Super Bowl next year.
by California Girly Girl on Jan 30, 2011 10:12 PM PST up reply actions
lol
with Jason Campbell??
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
With Al Davis as owner?
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
exactly
he’s a decrepit, mutant zombie at this point.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Steelers have a chance to Win
Due to their love of having wild and crazy long hair
Raiders for life my dear. I don’t give a motherfuck.
by California Girly Girl on Jan 30, 2011 10:16 PM PST reply actions
Basketball my thing while other sports I'm a bandwagoner
Lakers all the way
I feel you. But with me its all about that Southern California. USC, Lakers, Raiders(i still call them the L.A Raiders),
by California Girly Girl on Jan 30, 2011 10:20 PM PST up reply actions
i pay attention to all other sports but lakers are the only team i can say im a fan of
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 10:21 PM PST up reply actions
Good thing you get to watch Lakers throught out after that 08 finals
Living in the East is tough for the past 3 yrs watching crappy Knicks/Nets my eyes hurt so much i got glasses
slap that dude
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 10:22 PM PST up reply actions
white is amazing to watch though
but he aint no god
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 10:22 PM PST up reply actions
did he quit snowboarding to go play baseball for two years?
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
give that guy one of these
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 10:26 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Kobe had 0 ASSTS
meaning when kobe passed either they pansied out or just missed
when KB was out
there was definitely more ball movement. But too bad the ball movement didn’t result in any points.
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
- Kobe B. Bryant
Yea
doesn’t exactly disprove that the pansied out or missed
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
good news is that we play them again in 10 days
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Hopefully we come out to kick some ass this time
"Work before Glory"
by wickedskillz on Jan 31, 2011 6:05 AM PST up reply actions
This game reminds me of Game 5
Kobe 38 while nobody on the lakers contribute and we lose, Almost leading us to losing the series before everyone stepped up
Fuck Pau Gasol.
Drew had foul trouble, which is fine by me cos on the other side Perk and Shaq both did too (seems the NBA hates to let bigs battle); Artest has games like this from time to time but he’s just a role player; same goes for Fish (though he does this often); and the bench wasn’t as bad as the starters imo. Anybody stupid enough to criticise Kobe for this game is going to get burnt – and yes, I have seen ESPN’s frontpage. Fuck them.
Changing my sig now.
LeBron James on Twitter after the Lakers annihilated Cleveland: "Crazy, karma is a bitch! You should never wish ill on anybody, God is always watching!'
Since then, the Heat have lost three straight to an injury-depleted Bulls, a blowout by the Nuggets, and a loss to the fucking Clippers; LeBron has missed two games due to injury and now Bosh is injured.
Ain't karma a bitch?
Done.
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 10:36 PM PST up reply actions
PREACH ON PREACH ON but will anybody Care!?
plus did you hear his post game interview i can’t believe ppl call out kobe to his face but not pau come reporters step your game up!
Mainstream media are a bunch of idiots.
Fuck them, too.
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 10:38 PM PST up reply actions
Pau Gasol is supposedly Kobe's second fiddle.
The Pippin to Kobe… Well, it was a good 2 years…
I’m not going to throw him under the bus yet…unless we lose the championship this year because of him. Then, the lean, flimsy Spaniard will have to go.
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
- Kobe B. Bryant
Every Year since hes been here his FG % has gone from 59-50 thats amazing plus
he shitted on teams in 08-09 when you he was demanding the ball in the playoffs but now he can’t say shit
I wouldn't be in such a rush
so as to trade him simply for the sake of trading him. But, there are numerous young bigs in this League I would LOVE to trade for Pau Gasol after this season, win or lose; simply because the Lakers really do need to start looking towards their future and getting younger. I’d take Blake Griffin, Kevin Love, LaMarcus Aldridge or Amare Stoudemire for Gasol, easy. I’d also be willing to trade Ron for another dribble penetrator, preferably one who could also play some defense; or even a floor-spreader like Dorell Wright if packaged with a young PG.
I’m completely against making any major moves this season, but if Phil leaves it’s certainly time to get younger from next season onwards.
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 10:51 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
maybe even Pau for David West..
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 10:59 PM PST up reply actions
David West is more perimeter-orientated
But ignore the David West proposal completely – didn’t realise he was 30. I wouldn’t trade Pau for any over-30 pf except Dirk.
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 11:01 PM PST up reply actions
Ugh, no on Aldridge
A couple months of playing hard does not make up for the previous years of soft play.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
however, he has stepped up without BRoy to lean on.
wonder what Pau would do if Kobe went down…..(nightmare thought0
Coach Nick, Tom Ziller
can be added to that list
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
like most superbowl teams
but they were probably the best one.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Definitely one of the most memorable / immortal.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Look at this bs.
http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/lakers/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_28.275e175.html
He deserves to be an All-Star about as much as Kwame Fucking Brown. I’d actually have preferred Kwame played for us today – maybe he would have at least played physical.
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 10:43 PM PST up reply actions
oh
you dont want that. Pau’s production at his worst is like Kwame’s best.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
I guess I have to this gif again:
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
have to post this*
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Kwame's useless on offense.
But at least he’d give us size, defense and more physicality than Pau. Obviously I’m not even considering Kwame to be on Pau’s level normally, but against a team like the Celtics, big and physical as they are, I think Kwame Brown would be more effective than Pau’s performance today, if only by actually not letting the Celtics walk all over him for rebounds etc.
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 11:04 PM PST up reply actions
I agree with that
but Pau’s offense at his best>>>>>>>>>>Kwame’s defense at its best.
IMO
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
But I didn't say I'd trade Pau for Kwame.
I said
I’d actually have preferred Kwame played for us today – maybe he would have at least played physical.
Pau’s offense was nowhere near ‘his best’ today.
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
What a Classical Human Being
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
ok
I see your point.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
lols
never gets old
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
Btw, that's wrong..
he’d never catch the ball,
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 11:53 PM PST up reply actions
sigh....
a 5 year old child can knock Pau down…
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
- Kobe B. Bryant
thats insulting the 5 year old
a baby fetus can touch him and it like hes having a baby
You also have to understand that as the focal point of the Triangle
you need to MAN THE FUCK UP in order for the Lakers to win big games.
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 10:44 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Did Pau...in the past 2 months
EVER take responsibility for a loss. Did he ever say, " It was my fault. I was not aggressive and I should be more aggressive" Or did he ever say, " I need to become stronger so people won’t knock me around"?
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise."
- Kobe B. Bryant
by volar on Jan 30, 2011 10:45 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I agree with the write up
Phil Jackson is to blame for not having this team ready to play. Dexter Fishmore said it first, not me.
And Kobe is not to blame.
Defense wins championships.
if they weren't ready then they shouldn't have been dropped by Sac Town
the guy who didn’t show up in that kings game didn’t show up for this one meaning from the coaching staff on down to the players except Kobe
That's the thing
people always blame it on leadership or on some other intangible quality, but the matter of fact is that these guys have been together 4 years now. The motivation is the same, the speeches haven’t change. Folks just need to get their ass in gear and start playing like champions.
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
has it been four years already?
at least for some of them right. Well, Gasol for one has looked weaker than ever… Odom has looked stronger than ever… Artest has looked weaker than even last year during the season, Bynum looks like he usually does after coming back from an injury. Blake looks like the newest member to have gotten over on the front office. So… everything’s ok I guess.
Defense wins championships.
Well for the core players it's been four years now. We've passed the anniversary of the Gasol trade
so Gasol, Kobe, Odom, Fish, and Bynum have all been together for four years. They’re the most important pieces and if the starting 5 isn’t performing in big games, it’s really hard for me to say we should be leaning on our bench for more than just icing on the cake. Everything’s not ok, but thus far most problems are fixable.
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
Lakers 3-7 when Kobe Dominates........and when
his teammates pansy out hes called out
Lakers play crappy defense - Celtics good defense
Did you notice how the Lakers were having to work hard for every shot.
And the Celtics got open jumpers, threes and layups.
As for the rebounding. Outhustled and outworked.
Defense wins championships.
Cool. We're playing like the Celtics did second of half of last season
= guaranteed trip back to the Finals.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
we'll come out of nowhere!!
and hopefully not blow a 13 point lead in the last game.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
*oops . . . sorry for the dyslexia.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
that would be cool
but with a better outcome
let’s just watch and see, eh
Defense wins championships.
lol
back to the old ways I see.
random comments throughout the thread lol
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:09 PM PST up reply actions
We HAVE to win the next 2 home games.
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Houston on Tuesday, Spurs on Thursday
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
just saw it even after all those games we play hornets grizz boston
losing streak please don’t come
and then
The Road Trip of All Road Trips
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
yea
that fade away by Kobe over LeBron
classic
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
and Kobe has the flu, if I remember correctly
Tim Duncan wins championships. Vince Carters fills the arenas.
Kobe Bryant does both.
The ideal way to win a championship is step by step.
-Phil Jackson
yea, he did
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
plus he was sick / ending cleves home winning streak at 23
what happened to them that year they swept houston mavs/ won the season series against all the top teams except orlando which is amazing
We'd appreciate it if
The Spurs come into Sac veeeery tired Friday night . . . .
and hope the Celts overlook us tomorrow, though I have my doubts they will.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 31, 2011 9:18 AM PST up reply actions
Don't count it out...
Cleveland, Washington, Phoenix can attest…
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
we have been unusually shitty at home this year
its one thing to lose to contenders, but to four below .500 teams??
what a joke.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
we lost 7 all of last year this is getting RIDICULOUS
they better blow the nuts off of the rockets then show the spurs who they really are
the pain that we got from this game shows that
i am glad we won game 7 of Finals. wonder how Celtics felt… i mean it was game 7, we only lost a regular meaningless game.
just trying to cheer myself up lol
Hey folks, at least the Create a Caption contest is still going. Why not take a break from the misery and laugh it up over there a bit!
Here’s the link — close contest so far so make sure ya vote!
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
AND VOTE FOR ME!
Thanks for the link, Koshu! lol
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:22 PM PST up reply actions
lol
i actually voted yours already
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:30 PM PST up reply actions
Anytime Blue!
AND VOTE FOR ME!
Here’s that ink again in case anyone missed it —> VOTE BY REC’ING
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
lmao
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:29 PM PST up reply actions
LOL, I actually did resuscitate yours (at least it's green now).
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
It's rigged, but I supported all of you anyway ;)
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
LOL. What a guy!
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
By the way, did anyone else notice that Chris Paul was not clutch tonight?
Of course not.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
BUT KOBE SUXORZ
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:33 PM PST up reply actions
There were other games tonight?
Oh, and Gil. That exchange you had on C’Blog regarding the Garnett hit below the belt was hilarious.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
I should have just went to bed
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jan 30, 2011 11:49 PM PST up reply actions
They're more intelligent fans in general than most SBN blogs.
But the level of homerism is amazing, particularly considering most of it is self-admitted homerism.
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 11:55 PM PST up reply actions
this
They know what they are talking about, but the level of homerism is off the charts.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:57 PM PST up reply actions
Not like we're any different, LOL.
They can be transparently critical of the team as a whole, and a few of their members pride themselves on that.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Neither was Kevin Durant. The horror!
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
I just FanShotted the latest Coach Nick video
everyone should take a gander :)
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i'll try not to
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 11:47 PM PST up reply actions
nothing against you or nick but
in really trying my hardest to leave this game’s memories behind in the mirror if you feel me or some shit
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jan 30, 2011 11:48 PM PST up reply actions
watch it
you’ll feel better
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 30, 2011 11:50 PM PST up reply actions
You won't be able to leave it behind anyway.
Rematch is coming up shortly — in Boston.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
To the mainstream media, re: 'Kobe Bryant killed the Laker offense blah blah fucking blah'
Bullshit, the offense wasn’t even the issue. 96 points is more than enough to beat the Celtics – not to mention the way his teammates were playing if Kobe had scored 25 instead of 41 the Lakers would probably scrape 85. Want proof? Out of the 7 games in the NBA Finals, each team only scored more than 96 once. Where the Lakers lost this one was defense – letting the Big Three put up 2005 numbers whilst giving up triple figures to to team that averages 98 points per game – terrible by the supposedly defensively skilled Lakers; and rebounding, being outrebounded by 13 by one of the worst rebounding teams in the League. The defense is on everyone, all the players and Phil; the rebounding is on the bigs, particularly Pau Gasol who allowed his man KG to get 13 rebounds, being the only player in the game with double-figure rebounds and making up the rebounding differential by himself.
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 30, 2011 11:39 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
Doesn't it really become simple when you look at it clearly?
Our bigs must rebound and score points. It’s not even debatable. Its not rocket science, atoms are not being split, and nobody is learning anything new. I can make a sentence right now, that, if true, would account for the Lakes winning 98% of their games.
The Lakers will win important basketball games if their bigs rebound even or more than their opponent while simultaneously scoring a meaningful amount of points.
How does one put accuracy on the term “meaningful?” To be specific, a meaningful amount of points means our bigs must outscore or draw even with the opposing teams bigs. Yesterday, I would have been fine with our bigs point production, but their rebounding production was terrible. Outcome? Loss.
Continuing, I cannot help but give a wag of the finger to Ron Ron in this one. No, he doesn’t have a habit of coming up short in big games, but this was one of his defensive anomalies this season. I really got to see him on Pierce, one on one, and this is one where Pierce won. Other commenters are saying that Ron is useless, but they are failing to realize his contributions have been much better lately. Still, this game deserves a stern wag of the finger.
All that said… we must rebound. Ron is not our second option. Lamar played great. The disappearing act of Gasol continues, as 12 points on 5-13 shooting is the type of performance that would get any other franchise player crucified. Instead… we let Pau slide with this kind of play, because Kobe “killed his own team” to the tune of 55% shooting and 41 points.
We can continue to ignore +/- stats, but they are indicative to trends inside the game. And one key +/- contrast shows Ron with a +9 and Odom with a -5 contrasted with our soon to be franchise player Gasol sporting a clean -20. Thats not execution, that’s lack of effort to my eyes.
by Jevon O on Jan 31, 2011 8:00 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Pierce beat out Ron one-on-one quite often in the playoffs as well.
In iso situations not so much, but definitely coming off screens for the jump shot. It’s well known the best way to attack Ron is to shoot quickly, particularly in the midrange, instead of playing around with the ball; and Pierce has damn near perfected this method of offense against Ron (Melo’s also pretty good at it). Really, against the Celtics, with Kobe playing ‘free safety’ he should help out more with Pierce. What did surprise me, however, was the ease in which Pierce scored on Ron in the block.
Quite simply the most effective way to defend Pierce is to completely minimise his touches, particularly in the midrange; because he possesses a deceptive quickness which he uses with ease to beat Ron.
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 31, 2011 2:01 PM PST up reply actions
Again, I should be asleep
But the internet has me in its grip.
I can’t believe the amount of articles and comments (in an out of LakerNation) about how the Celtics taught the Lakers a lesson about “team basketball” and how “one man does not beat a team”.
The Lakers and Kobe don’t need any lessons about “team basketball” from anybody. I think they’ve shown who plays the best “team basketball” the past two postseasons, especially in Game 7 of last year’s Finals.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jan 31, 2011 12:09 AM PST reply actions 4 recs
Please, continue.
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by bluexfalcon on Jan 31, 2011 12:09 AM PST up reply actions
Thank you, I will
I think that whatever you may call the way Kobe and the Lakers play, they have shown, that in the end, they play in a manner that results in winning.
And in this sports case (I don’t condone this in many other venues), the ends justify the means.
To paraphrase Colonel Jessup as an answer to Laker fans who think they’re entitled to more (this might be a bad example, he was the villain in a Few Good Men, but whatever):
I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a fan who rises and sleeps under the banners of the very titles I provide, then questions the manner in which I provide it. I’d prefer you just said thank you and went on your way to the parade. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a ball and guard a player. Either way, I don’t give a damn what you think you’re entitled to.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jan 31, 2011 12:23 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I <3 Gil Meriken.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Sup Gil
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
by Saurav A. Das on Jan 31, 2011 12:23 AM PST up reply actions
hi
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jan 31, 2011 12:35 AM PST up reply actions
Agreed
It’s not that the Celtics played as a team and the Lakers didn’t. The Celtics simply had more players perform well.
Please remember: it's not my fault your team sucks.
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by DexterFishmore on Jan 31, 2011 12:28 AM PST up reply actions
happens every year for lakers
everytime they lose a marquee game the NBA world goes crazy… and before some one says this team is not like last year we have different struggles etc, we said the same crap last year too… i think we should at least have some trust in this team who has made it to finals 3 straight years…
by rballer on Jan 31, 2011 2:30 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
ummm yeah
the lakers were definitely a one man show last year when they beat the celtics in the finals. idiots…
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
uninspired
Lakers are not playing with any sense of urgency at this time…their arrogance might cost them their hopes to retain the title this year, they have not competed or lived up to their potential against the elite teams..Phil was outcoached by Doc Rivers, most Lakers were outplayed..you are what you practice…no heart,no fire,not a class act of champions.. I mean c’mon Man!!!! have a little pride, avoid getting humiliated on National TV.. Us as fans deserve more…You cant be twice as lucky…game 7 victory was more on Celtics self-destructing than the Lakers overpowering them with their play..ugly win but will take it…Flamboyant but heartless right now..Chance doesnt favor the unprepared…
Let's Take it Down A Notch
I don’t think the Lakers are humiliated. These losses clearly don’t bother them as much as Laker fans seem to think they should.
“They aren’t playing with urgency” doesn’t really acurately describe how they’ve played this last month, with the exception being the Kings game and the Griz game. They played with urgency tonight, they just got outplayed.
This was a team loss. There doesn’t always have to be a scapegoat. Bynum’s knee flared up. Pau missed some pretty good shots he’s been making lately. Steve Blake is still figuring out where to be defensively. Fisher, Odom and Artest couldn’t hit the side of a barn tonight. It’s not realistic to expect Luke Walton to be able to guard Paul Pierce. Hell, even Kobe (who really did have a great night-I’m the first person to criticize him when he shoots the Lakers out of a win, but tonight everything was in the flow of the offense) just couldn’t seem to stay close enough to Paul Pierce. And I’m glad Phil is being Phil and playing these regular season games conservatively because that’s what these games are there for (better to be outcoached now than put something on film for the Finals). And the Celtics managed to hit a lot of shots with hands in their faces or guys running at them, and really what else can the Lakers do? The Lakers have lost a lot of games this year because of some individual performances, but I think tonight they clearly lost together.
If anything the Lakers are really missing guys who I never thought they would miss, like Sasha and Farmar (They probably would’ve had bad games though too, it was just that kind of night.). They at least could change the pace in the backcourt a little, whereas Fish and Blake are pretty much the same speed, which is a few gears slower than Rondo and Robinson.
by Derek Fisher Fan on Jan 31, 2011 4:11 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Brilliant assessment!
Watching my first game in 2 weeks due to busy rotation at the hosp. Heck, am not pushing the panic button!
Ron Artest (12/21?10): "All players (get ejected). That happens a lot of times... Rip Hamilton got ejected (recently) in Detroit. Bob Cousy got ejected ... The only person who never got ejected was Jesus... He was 10 for 10s, a lot of 20 for 20s. Perfect from the free-throw line. Infinity rebounding stats."
by Brownnel2000 on Jan 31, 2011 5:19 AM PST up reply actions
Kobe being on Pierce
actually stopped him a lot for the most part. He didn’t score a whole lot after Kobe went on him. Unless I missed something
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
Um, methinks the Lakers overpowering them with their play caused the Celtics' self-destructive play, no?
game 7 victory was more on Celtics self-destructing than the Lakers overpowering them with their play
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
It is customary for this team to lay multiple obnoxious eggs during the regular season.
Come playoff time, they lay golden rings. We’ve seen this movie before. Wake me up in June.
Ron Artest (12/21?10): "All players (get ejected). That happens a lot of times... Rip Hamilton got ejected (recently) in Detroit. Bob Cousy got ejected ... The only person who never got ejected was Jesus... He was 10 for 10s, a lot of 20 for 20s. Perfect from the free-throw line. Infinity rebounding stats."
I'm still feeling sick from that damn game,
plus I have to attend a long meeting today with a bunch of folks from Boston. They always give me shit about my Lakers lanyard. Today is going to suck sofa king bad…
"God's rainwater flows through the same gutter that we walk today; gotta stay brave brother. Keep your lip stiff, keep your fists clinched. Sometimes you gotta kick your way through this bitch." - Brother Ali
Remind them that it wasn't game 7 of the finals.
Where your team triumphed.
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
lebron should just lock himself away and not talk for the rest of forever-LA32
A few points to clarify
1) My C’s don’t get a whole lot of offensive rebounds because they shoot lights out, over 50%, and don’t get as many misses.What did they shoot yesterday, over 65%?
2) Your bigs are reverting to their old form against a healthy and tough C’s front court and based on what I’ve read, other tough teams front courts. KG and his knee is playing almost as good a D as he did in 08. Meanwhile your bigs are playing soft, especially Gasol. Perk is getting his bearings back but still plays tougher than Gasol.
3) Hey, the throwbacks look kinda cool when playing the green and look natural. The Sunday whites don’t.
4) Wait’ll West comes back from his broken wrist and you’ll really see our subs go into overdrive but he wasn’t needed yesterday.
5) Kobe’s gonna run out of gas by the end of the year. Boo hoo.
6) Rematch soon at the Gahden. Ready for another beatdown?
LOL, ok.
I guess you deserve to brag for your team after a hard fought run away victory. Are you a long time commenter here and is this some sort of friendly banter, or are you just doing the typical “my team won so I’m visiting your blog to brag” shtick?
I think the latter
Hey, if suffering two beat downs in the regular season will make up for his teams failure last finals, maybe he’ll feel a little better.
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
lebron should just lock himself away and not talk for the rest of forever-LA32
"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!"
This is kind of trolly and kind of not. I will feed the semi-troll with my own numbered responses!
1) OK, this is true, you don’t need offensive rebounds if you’re making everything
2) Our bigs will revert to their new form in the postseason
3) Non-trolly comment
4) Wait’ll Barnes comes back and you’ll really see our subs go into overdrive
5) Kobe ran out of gas by the end of last year, too. Good thing it was at the same time your whole team ran out of gas. Yay!
6) Yes, I’m ready for another beatdown. Are you ready to not win the title again?
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I wasn't trolling and I wasn't even gloating
But that will come later in the year.
Yes, we all know the L’s won last year and we also know the reason that happened was your huge advantage in rebounds because we our front court was gimping (KG), out (Perkins) and gassed (Sheed). Not anymore and Gil,
Yes, we also all know that shooting 33% (game 7) will lose you 9 games out of 10.
But don’t take my earlier comments too hard. Instead you should heed the recent words of the esteemed Jerry West who BTW knows how good the C’s are this year. One line he said was “who gets the loose balls any more?”
He would have made a great Celtic.
To clarify Jerry's quote
it was directed at the L’s. Everyone on the C’s goes for the loose balls, even Shaq.
Think about this
Rasheed Wallace’s offense that he gave you in Game 7 was something Perkins could not do if he was playing and you Celtics fans really overlook this. Scoring was super hard to come by in that game and Wallace gave you the best scoring game out of the Post and certainly would’ve been more effective offensivly than if Perkins played and while Perkins would have been the same thing as Wallace as far as defending Gasol and Bynum and grabbing rebounds. Do not overlook Wallace’s contribution on offense because if he would have played less minutes, you wouldnt have gotten as many points which were crucial to keeping you guys in the lead for alot of that game. THINK before you make some ingnorant comments like you made about just assuming you guys would have won if Perkins was healthy. What if Bynm was 100%???? I could make so many of these scenarios for so many games its laughable
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jan 31, 2011 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
and everyone was fucking gassed in that game
every player was lacking energy by the 4th quarter for both teams so dont try to pull of that shitty ass excuse. We won. We beat you guys fair and square. Get over it.
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by desecrator09 on Jan 31, 2011 11:34 AM PST up reply actions
Wallace still would have played...
And in shorter minutes, so his legs/back would have been fresher.
So, ya.
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
In which universe is this not considered gloating?
6) Rematch soon at the Gahden. Ready for another beatdown?
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jan 31, 2011 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
There are too many excuses in this comment
I counted at least 5
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jan 31, 2011 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
Honestly...
If you’re making the comment “Wait till Barnes is back” as some kind of saving grace for your team…
That right there should tell just how bad things might be.
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
Erm, I don't really believe those, was just showing the flip side of that type of asinine list
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
One point to reclarify
1) Come back when you understand offensive-rebounding rate.
Please remember: it's not my fault your team sucks.
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by DexterFishmore on Jan 31, 2011 11:01 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
ROFL
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jan 31, 2011 11:29 AM PST up reply actions
Haha, nice.
True statement.
Celtics FG% is just a part of their overall ORB numbers. they’re still near the bottom of the league in ORB%, because they value transition defense over crashing offensive boards.
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
Sorry Wave, but...
“In Utah, a girls high school basketball team is being called unsportsmanlike for winning a game 108-3. Obviously, a humiliating loss for their opponents — the Cleveland Cavaliers.”
— Jay Leno
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"I'm a perfectionist who's not perfect." - Ron Artest
8 + 24 > 23 + 6
I'm trying not to troll
just curious about the reactions there.
In my view LA can’t spread the floor as they don’t have a legit 3pt threat. This is allowing teams to double Kobe and pack the paint. I was never in Love with Farmar or Sasha and I’m sure not many of you were but they did represent a 3 pt threat when they were on the floor.
I’m sure all that was said in there somewhere but I think that other than the perimeter threat the team has everything they need.
On 2nd thought. there are some OK shooters but they don’t seem to establish that threat in a lot of games early enough, it’s an afterthought. I’m just not sure why they need to establish Kobe early, he can establish himself anytime he wants.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
Blake was
early on in the season, but he has been cold the last two months. part of it I think is because we arent getting him enough touches. Very hard to be consistent when you get only two or three looks a game.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
I just think they need to give those guys shots early
that tends to spread the floor the rest of the game. When we played you the other day we set up Casspi early and he hit a few. (something we don’t do enough!)
Though late in the game they went in and out it still established the spread floor for the whole game and helped our bigs work down low.
It can’t be an afterthought.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 31, 2011 9:34 AM PST up reply actions
Kobe sat out the second half of the first quarter
and didn’t shoot a lot until halfway through the second quarter. The Lakers were down by 7 at that point. Kobe’s explosion brought them back up at the half by 4, which would’ve been six without Lamar’s boneheadedness
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
Point being
the Lakers had 12 minutes of no Kobe to establish themselves in a rhythm. They got close and then they fell behind again. Kobe took over. Rhythm unestablished on their own, but not because of Kobe shooting a lot. They were lucky to have the lead
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
Most of that is Blake's fault as he passes up at least
two or three more looks every game
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
TRADE KOBY FOR LUTHER HEAD!!!! (it's a movement)
Barnes was one of our perimeter threats, but he's been out with injury...
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"I'm a perfectionist who's not perfect." - Ron Artest
8 + 24 > 23 + 6
Write-up is spot on, but I like the Gold colors of yesteryear, they shimmer more
I think the team is pretty much assuming being on the road in the conference finals and figures if they win that, they can win the finals on the road. That would be the fairy tail to see Kobe raise his arms in triumph as the Captain did in 85. However this team has yet to show the heart capable of such a feat.
A note about the game, Boston will win every game they shoot that well. Their ability to set legal moving screens is unmatched. LA defense needs a full 48 minute effort to win these games and we have not seen them do that all season. It will not happen on Thursday either.
I agree
but I don’t know about ‘legal’.
"But screw your courage to the stiking place - and we'll not fail"
Macbeth Act I, Sc VII
by lietothegirls on Jan 31, 2011 9:22 AM PST up reply actions
sorry about that Blue or SoCal shoulda thought first before posting that
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
hate how these trolls come in and try to act nice and shit
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jan 31, 2011 10:02 AM PST up reply actions
You are not obligated to respond. Sometimes, the best response is silence.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
lol yeah i know
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jan 31, 2011 10:27 AM PST up reply actions
Is it St. Patrick's Day already? I smell of lot of blarney in here.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
I truly believe that Kobe Bryant could go a month without food, water, or an iPad if it meant another championship. Kevin Garnett would give up trash talking for an hour if it meant two more rings. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Rod Benson
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
I had to look up the word.
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Stalk, err, Follow me on Twitter: @bluefalcon916
lol
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