Lakers 90, Timberwolves 79: Anything you can do, I can do worse
by Actuarially Sound on Mar 1, 2011 8:52 PM PST
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PrintThe Lakers managed to pull out a victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 90 to 79, despite putting out one of their worst offensive performances of the season. The first half was nothing worth writing home about as the Lakers were sloppy on offense, constantly turning it over and seemingly unable to make a basket. Lucky for them, their opponent was one of the worst teams in the league and thus the game never got out of reach. In the second half the Lakers put the clamps down on the defensive end, holding Minnesota to only 34 points, and found enough rhythm offensively to put up 50 points of their own.
The Lakers just came off four impressive wins against some very tough competition. Their next game is against a Charlotte team that always gives them a fight, followed by the extremely difficult five game stretch against San Antonio, Atlanta, Miami, Dallas, and Orlando. Given the difficult schedule before and after tonight's game you can understand why Lakers may not have been focused from the start. They Lakers turned the ball over on their first two possessions and missed their first six shot attempts. Their first basket, an Andrew Bynum putback, didn't come until over four minutes into the game. The Lakers offense did not get much better as they would finish the quarter with only 18 points on 5 of 19 shooting.
Despite the poor start offensively the Lakers found themselves down only three at the end of the first quarter due to solid defense and rebounding with the help of Minnesota's own struggles shooting the ball. Bynum was especially effective in the first quarter as he recorded four offensive rebounds, two blocks, and altered a few other shot attempts near the basket. Bynum kept the game close despite very little help in the first quarter.
In the second quarter the Timberwolves went on a 7-0 run with jumpshots by Anthony Randolph, Jonny Flynn, and Wayne Ellington. The run stretched the Timberwolves lead to seven. The Lakers quickly came back with a couple of layups by Artest and two long jumpers by Derek Fisher, eventually taking a two point lead of their own. The Timberwolves answered back with another seven point spurt with baskets by Luke Ridnour, Wesley Johnson, and Michael Beasley to close the half up five, but it would be all downhill from there for the Timberwolves.
The Lakers regained their focus at halftime and came out with improved effort and focus defensively and they began to find their strokes. They would outscore the Wolves 25 to 16 in the third quarter led by Kobe Bryant's 12 points. Kobe finished with a game high, 24 points, and began to turn up the intensity as a small scoring duel emerged between himself and rookie Wesley Johnson. Johnson led the Timberwolves in scoring with 20 points including eight in the 3rd quarter. Johnson had very little help during the period and the Wolves found themselves down four going into the fourth quarter. The final frame was nearly identical as the Lakers used their superior size and talent to take control. A couple of quick baskets by Shannon Brown and Andrew Bynum effectively put the game out of reach. The Lakers defense, which has been superb in the second half of games recently, did not allow the Wolves to gain any traction and make a game of it.
While the process was not pretty to watch, and that is an understatement, the result is all that matters. The Lakers dominated the glass, recording 18 offensive rebounds, gaining the extra shots they needed as they struggled to find the bottom of the net. They were also extremely efficient from the free throw line, making 25 of their 27 attempts. They did enough to beat a bad team tonight. The Timberwolves helped out by showing why they are one of the worst teams in the league. Other than Love, who continued his double double streak with a modest 13 points and 11 rebounds, they have very little offensively. This is especially true when Micheal Beasley struggles like he did tonight with only 14 points on 6 of 18 shooting. The Timberwolves simply don't have the talent to keep up with the Lakers, even when the Lakers are having an off night.
Now that the eye-sore that was tonight's game is over, the Lakers can forget about it and focus on the very difficult stretch of games coming up. They are still two games behind Dallas for the second seed in the West and so a successful road trip will be crucial to any hopes they have of avoiding having to win three playoff series without home court advantage to take home the title.
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49 |
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Winnahs!
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
You know you've picked up a detrimental player
When a Laker fan is sporting a Bill Simmons quote mocking that player.
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
Los Angeles Lakers
43-19 (Won last 5)
"He faked him into the popcorn machine...
he's got salt and butter all over him"
-Chick Hearn
Asked if he took any pain medication at halftime, Bryant said his medicine is called "tough as (expletive.) That’s the medicine I’m on."
A-Bizzle is on twitter folks!!
http://twitter.com/AndrewBynum
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
oh yes, I'm A-Bizzle's number one fan!
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Yes, I've seen your 50 replies to him already
haha :)
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
oh yup
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Thanks for the recap Mr. Sound
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Great job on your first recap, AS!
5-GAME WINNING STREAK—SUCK IT H8RS!
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Damn girl you are full of energy tonight! Me Likee
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
LOL, early game. Means I can take my old ass to bed earlier.
Not that I will, but still.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
IKR? Did you go over there?
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
They do good work over there.
Guess it all goes out the windows for Lakers games 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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My first visit, doesn't speak well for them. First impressions and all that.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
I've been lurking them for a while.
Their lead guy does sweet numbers stuff, even imports his Excel spreadsheets in the recaps and editorials.
Tonight’s actions do paint a bad picture of the blog, however.
"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 commented over there once,
it was a long time ago and I was treated really nicely. I don’t go there often, but somebody linked that Kobe bashing post so I checked it out, and yeah, it was a really bad reflection of them. But, on the other hand, can you imagine being a Timberwolves fan? No wonder they are so bitter and angry, I guess.
yup, you're right
being a wolves fan, tough stuff
"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 know.. maybe being a Lakers fan is harder..
once we lose 2 in a row, it’s doomsday..
"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else." – John Madden
"Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." - Einstein's office in Princeton
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life – tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by bengalithugg13 on Mar 1, 2011 9:23 PM PST up reply actions
lol
you should experience a live game thread. people in here go from “greatest play ever!” to “lead down to 15?! OMFG” within 15 secs.
We expect the very best, from the Lakers.
"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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Hell yeah we do, its jim buss's fault for bringing excellence to LA
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
I think you mean Jerry.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Nope, Jim Buss brought us Andrew Bynum.
EXCELLENCY
"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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hahaha you caught it
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
I caught that too, but didn't attribute true excellence, aka Showtime and 3-peat, to Andrew.
;-)
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
and for these current Lakers
the other Jerry, Mr. Clutch..
"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else." – John Madden
"Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." - Einstein's office in Princeton
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life – tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by bengalithugg13 on Mar 1, 2011 9:32 PM PST up reply actions
the last time I was in a live game thread..
the Lakers lost to the Cavs. I’ve become pretty superstitious that “bengalithugg13 in the game thread = lakers losing.”
but yeah, the Lakers, its all or nothing. which is pretty good, if you ask me
"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else." – John Madden
"Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." - Einstein's office in Princeton
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life – tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by bengalithugg13 on Mar 1, 2011 9:26 PM PST up reply actions
nah,
I think we just expect the very best out of all aspects of our lives and have damn good taste, hence, that’s why we are Laker fans. : )
agreed!
:D
"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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niiiight!
"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else." – John Madden
"Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." - Einstein's office in Princeton
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life – tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by bengalithugg13 on Mar 1, 2011 9:31 PM PST up reply actions
good night!
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
g'night :)
"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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g'night!
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
people around here and LA are spoiled
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
That's the fault of the FO, not the Lakers.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Never said it was the Lakers' fault
"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
I didn't say you did. But they are obviously blaming everyone else for their team's struggles.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
true story for most blogs
lawl
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
Please beat the bobcats next game lakers...
My life hangs in the balance
"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
LOL
So what happened to you when we lost to the Cavs?
"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
he turned 101 cats into a fur coat.
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
It wasn't that bad
It irked me, but it was happy to see that the Cavs did not give up on their season
"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
Your life!
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
Yes, i've made a wager
With a friend (a hardcore bobcats fan), if the lakers lose on March 4, i will become a bobcats fan. Lakers win, he’s a lakers fan. I will not be a happy camper if they lose
"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
ooooh!
i should have made a bet with you a couple weeks ago.
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
Hmm
I’m curious. What would it have been.?
"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 if the cavs beat the lakers, you would become a cavs fan
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
Ha!
Already am a fan of the cavs. Ever since the decision. Was sort of a closet thing though. Not anymore i guess.
"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
Nope, you're out of the closet now.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
That sounds very strange without context
I’m not a hardcore cavs fan, they’re my 3rd/4th favorite team
"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
tsk tsk tsk
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
aw, that's so touching to hear
and if the cavs lost that game, i would never go on SSR ever again using anything other than my california waves account.
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
O_O
duuude…..
"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
Yeah.
No Nazr mohammed and no gerald wallace? THEY BETTER NOT LOSE
"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, it's the last home game before the trip
so maybe they’ll try extra hard.
"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
what the hell
that is just a win win for him
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
Lol
He really hates the lakers with a passion. It is a win win for him, he just doesn’t know it yet
"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
why didnt you just wager money?
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
Was not my idea
I like this wager though. I’m a little nervous however…
"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, on the bright side...
if we lose, you can still be a Laker fan, right? You just have to support the Bobcats as well.
"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
Umm...
I’m not so sure, we didn’t really clarify things. Good thing you mention that, that can be a loophole
"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
If things aren't clarified, you can make the rule.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Yep
I don’t think i’ll need an excuse though. Lakers got this!
"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
we hope the Lakers got this..
"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else." – John Madden
"Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." - Einstein's office in Princeton
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life – tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by bengalithugg13 on Mar 1, 2011 9:22 PM PST up reply actions
Optimism man!
They WILL win!
"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
my hope: 5-1 over the next stretch of games.
though if we have an 11 game winning streak by the time we finish demolishing orlando, I might be a pretty happy lakers fan :D
"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else." – John Madden
"Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." - Einstein's office in Princeton
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life – tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by bengalithugg13 on Mar 1, 2011 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
Haha
That’s the spirit
"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
haha, I've always got Lakers spirit!
its just that sentiment a fan has to have. i mean, not everyone can go 82-0 right?
"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else." – John Madden
"Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." - Einstein's office in Princeton
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life – tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by bengalithugg13 on Mar 1, 2011 9:28 PM PST up reply actions
According to ESPN,
the Heat were supposed to….
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
Great first recap AS!
And many more to come, no doubt. Bynum played great, and so did Pau.
Good to see our bigs are playing well, now it’s time for our guards to follow.
"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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when Odom AND Gasol outrebound Kevin Love INDIVIDUALLY..
it’s a good game for the bigs.
"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else." – John Madden
"Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." - Einstein's office in Princeton
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life – tell me who you’re going to pick? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by bengalithugg13 on Mar 1, 2011 9:22 PM PST up reply actions
in othe news
Murphy to the Celtics and bibby to the heat
any thought?
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"
Bibby is Dfish without intangibles
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
Which means he is
Nothing.
by Derek Fisher's Intangibles on Mar 1, 2011 9:06 PM PST up reply actions
'Cuz he doesn't have you.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Excellent timing!
"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
Exactly Socalgal
Without me, Fisher is just an abnormally muscular man with a shiny head. With me, he’s a five time NBA champion.
Note – This set of intangibles does not include modesty.
by Derek Fisher's Intangibles on Mar 1, 2011 9:15 PM PST up reply actions 6 recs
LMAO
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
Modesty is for weenies.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Exactly. As the great Charlie Sheen once said, a couple of days or so ago,
“I’m so tired of pretending my life isn’t perfect and bitching and just winning every second and I’m not perfect and bitchin’."
by Derek Fisher's Intangibles on Mar 1, 2011 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
And worse defense
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
That you missed the Credits.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
lulz
professional, indeed.
"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
Murphy would have made the Heat the best team in the East.
So I think we all got lucky he chose Boston instead. He doesn’t fit their playing style, IMO.
As for Bibby, he’s just another veteran who joined the Heat in the (false) hopes of winning a ring.
"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
well they got better
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
whoa
just noticed AS did the recap. nice work!
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
Height advantage Lakers!
According to Wikipedia “The adult male bobcat is 28 to 40 inches long.”
We need some revenge on those cats!
declaw those cats!
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
Just read the recap on the Wolves site
It was pretty much like reading an elongated Yahoo Sports comment. And the comments….I haven’t seen “Precious:Based On Blah Blah Sapphire”, but I’d imagine watching it would be a similar experience to reading those comments. I honestly had no idea Wolves fans were this…“passionate”. To be fair, I don’t think I’ve ever thought of them before.
by Derek Fisher's Intangibles on Mar 1, 2011 9:10 PM PST reply actions
haha, same here man
I saw it linked in the Yahoo recap and the SSR wasn’t up yet, so I went there out of curiousity. You know what they say about curiousity and the cat right? I should’ve listened.
Luckily I survived because look at my name.
by Derek Fisher's Intangibles on Mar 1, 2011 9:20 PM PST up reply actions
the Wolves have fans???
That have the self-confidence to blog on the internet???
I have just been enlightened. Thank you, Intangibles :)
"It ain't Chinese algebra. If you get stops and you execute on offense, normally that team wins." - Tony Allen
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
You're most welcome steffun
I guess they’re taking baby steps as far as projecting self-confidence is concerned. The internet is obviously the first step.
by Derek Fisher's Intangibles on Mar 1, 2011 9:23 PM PST up reply actions
By the way, for those of you who are lucky enough to live in a place where Lakers games are televised
Were the calls really that bad, or is this just a typical case of pathetic whining after a loss? Because it seems a little extreme for a regular season game that wasn’t even close.
by Derek Fisher's Intangibles on Mar 1, 2011 9:29 PM PST up reply actions
Great recap AS!
Btw… my dream 1st round match-ups:
Spurs-Grizzlies
Lakers-Hornets
Mavericks-Nuggets
Thunder-Blazers
Heat-Pacers
Celtics-Sixers
Bulls-Knicks
Magic-Hawks
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
bulls knicks would be so awesome
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
They just lost Jamison so not to sure on that
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
hahaha good point
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
well, they don't have parker
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?id=300308005
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
you know, that pretty much proves that all the Cav's problems this year are mostly mental
"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
indeed
they never have that sense of belief. Even when they’re leading by 10, they give up that lead in a matter of 2 minutes. They just don’t have the toughness to stick it to the naysayers.
Either that or Byron is a horrible coach.
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
byron has been run out of town twice
that is troubling
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
and i believe blair is also out.
and im no sure if bonner is back either.
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
Go baron davis!
feed~feed~feed
OMNOMNOM
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
we will try
it would be so satisfying if we did.
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
Would not be surprised
"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 Rewatched zombieland once the lakers won
Cause I’m waiting for white collar to start lol.
Where are the game thread stats blue? Interesting to see who posted those 1400 comments
Roll Shaw
Someone posted 1400 comments in a game thread?
Holy shit
"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
who contributed to the 1400*
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
Ah
"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've carried Cavs game threads in the past
but not to the extent of this
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
Yes, I've seen you in those threads.
But no one posted 1400 comments by themselves 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
Stalk, err, Follow me on Twitter: @bluefalcon916
could you imagine
someone doing that on one of those dead blogs?
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
That would be awesome
"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
200-300 comments, sure
not 1400 by themselves. unless you’re typing one word per comment 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
Stalk, err, Follow me on Twitter: @bluefalcon916
borderline spamming at that point I guess
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
a typical game is 2 hours and 45 minutes
or 165 minutes.
You would have to type 8 or 9 comments a minute.
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
this isn't quite as pathetic
but it comes pretty close
http://www.fearthesword.com/2011/2/27/2018644/game-58-philadelphia-76ers-at-cleveland-cavaliers
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
by WaveOcean on Mar 1, 2011 9:38 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I saw this one lol
funny guy
"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
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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 CalLadLal sees this.
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
au contraire
Besides, it certainly isn’t any fun when you’re the only person I can talk to!
i think you have a blast when you yell at yourself, it’s your stress release.
Roll Shaw
roll call tool
is broke. No stats tonight.
"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
DAMMIT
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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 Mar 1, 2011 9:34 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
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
Stalk, err, Follow me on Twitter: @bluefalcon916
I didnt make the top 10 anyway I guess
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
That's what smart_guy wants to do right about now.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
any updates on what happened to his computer?
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
what happened to it?
"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
He was able to get it booted up finally, but he's gonna have to have it cleaned.
He put more details in the first-half thread.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
I'm lost in all of this, most likely missed the first few comments.
"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
Yeah, he got a virus in his anti-virus system on Sunday. Second time it happened, I think.
Talked about it in the overflow thread. He was pretty upset.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Interesting.
"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
i hope he has an external hard drive.
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
its so easy with macs!!
with timemachine!!
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
archive attribute
so quick and easy
"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
ouch
hopefully he backed his stuff up
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
thats why you get a mac.
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
they get viruses too
doesn’t matter what pc you have, if the user uses dodgy browsing habits 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
Stalk, err, Follow me on Twitter: @bluefalcon916
only if one is pretty reckless
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
You have to be REALLY reckless
to get one on a Mac. They just aren’t highly targeted enough that people should even run into them with just simple everyday use.
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)
but, I suppose I could investigate the problem
and just take it for face value.
/ImLazy
"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
try again in the morrow
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
Shit.
I’m pretty sure I would’ve won tonight.
by Derek Fisher's Intangibles on Mar 1, 2011 9:35 PM PST up reply actions
Well, you could go count them all manually...
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Could it be 'cause the 2nd half thread (as of 00:25 Hawaii time) is still open?
Just posted over there and rec’d WE WIN, so maybe I make roll call — a day late!
(Either that or it’s ‘cause you don’t have a Mac ;-)
"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.")
WaveOcean leads SBNation in frequent-flyer miles.
Cobbled Roll Call
I whipped this up really fast with applescript…. didn’t overly test it, but it looks “fairly” accurate
1547 comments — Top 10:
BrittneyM- 164157
Ben R -
bluexfalc- 142115
SoCalGal -
LakerAce- 8267
Madz -
thestuff01- 6060
lakergirl -
Cup Noodles- 6057
California Girly Girl -
by BroncoInExile on Mar 2, 2011 5:38 AM PST up reply actions
hmmmm, strikethroughs?
BrittneyM -164
Ben R -157
bluexfalc-142
SoCalGal -115
LakerAce -82
Madz -67
thestuff01 -60
lakergirl -60
Cup Noodles -60
California Girly Girl -57
by BroncoInExile on Mar 2, 2011 5:39 AM PST up reply actions
Thanks.
They’ll appreciate this when they all wake up.
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
no problemo
and should anyone with a mac need this as a “break in case of fire” backup, I’d be happy to share it.
by BroncoInExile on Mar 2, 2011 9:21 AM PST up reply actions
Fan-tabulous!
Please do share!
"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.")
WaveOcean leads SBNation in frequent-flyer miles.
Hey Bllue . . .
The man said APPLEscript, hehe.
"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.")
WaveOcean leads SBNation in frequent-flyer miles.
Yup.
BANNED
"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
wow!
good work man.
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
thanks
long time reader/stalker/lurker. the least I could do. ;)
by BroncoInExile on Mar 3, 2011 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
Lakers - Timberwolves | Game Thread Stats
Roll Call: Madz, eddieyou1018, jackpot, RudeMood19, feral, bluexfalcon, gen!e, Costas, BrittneyM, BIGBO, rebel59, SoCalGal, Cup Noodles, LAL32, California Girly Girl, Ben R, lakergirl, kb06, purple_gold, LakerAce, shop, ajfarsi, VivaLasVivian, Tkuang, Kobe:The Legend, madmaxx350, ceeteejazz, Stay classy, Joe., ibou, bjk1903, thestuff01, princeton11loveshalos, crushmybones, CalLadLal, j squared, Sergio Nicholas Palma, Ray DLC, CrimsonTide229, Ballin!!, Lupe24, EhondA, IheartLA, BigSkyCat, LOOOeee, firstto100, rs850_Lakers, smart_guy, Marty Mart, Flipao, he(v)90, lenxo, MK_Laker, Mina24, shaqfor3, Greyson Peltier, YoungMoney24, Hdg23, WaveOcean, Gil Meriken, Koshu, hotmama24, airdawg818, imposibol, Gr81LIVES, C.A. Clark
Total Users: 65
Total Posts: 1548
Total Threads: 2
Top Ten Commenters
Name # of Posts
BrittneyM 164
Ben R 157
bluexfalcon 142
SoCalGal 115
LakerAce 82
Madz 67
Cup Noodles 60
thestuff01 60
lakergirl 60
California Girly Girl 57
"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
BroncoInExile did a good job with the stats
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
yes, scripts are very useful indeed
"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
Even APPLEscripts eh?? lol
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)
sure lol
even ones that helped the xbox vs ps3 poll. hahaha
"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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here's the script I used....
put a little extra juice and jibberish to make sure it was more reliable. the only beotch is that you have to take the comments and paste them into a textedit document. Everything else from there is automatic. Again, it’s not pretty code, but it gets the job done in case of a fire.
by BroncoInExile on Mar 3, 2011 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
wow
major props for the dedication!
"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'm out
Good night everybody!
"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
good night hdg!
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
G'night!
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
Right behind you. G'nite all.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Nite yall
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
I guess I'm out too.
later everybody
"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
Will this be Hdg23's last night as a Laker fan during a win?
Will the Lakers come through on Friday and save our fellow fan from eternal damnation as a Bobcats fan?
We will find out soon enough…
"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
scroll upward
He made a bet.
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
…on the next episode of Legend of the Seeker.
I LOVE NEW YORK. They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE. And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. TWICE.
Haha I loved that show!
Pity it got cancelled. Bridget Regan is H.O.T
If Erik Spoelstra's offensive playbook was just a laminated sheet of paper that said, "Just do whatever is the basketball equivalent of making a mountain out of napkins and silverware to try to get her to stop talking about politics," then this game should've been stopped at halftime to give Erik Spoelstra the Coach of the Year award.
by remingtonmartin on Mar 2, 2011 2:40 AM PST up reply actions
a win is a win
good recap, time to move on and dominate.
Kudos for your first recap AS
Good stuff.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Catch up with you guys FRIDAY. Kisses.
by California Girly Girl on Mar 1, 2011 11:06 PM PST up reply actions
Nicely done Actuarial Sound!
"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.")
WaveOcean leads SBNation in frequent-flyer miles.
Here's some Liliputian stats for you guys:
The following FTAs (in 8 games) by the following “superstars”:
Kobe Bryant- 30
Kevin Durant – 60
Dwyane Wade – 55
LeBronJames – 58
Chris Paul – 38
Carmelo Anthony – 59
Chris Bosh – 58
Dwight Howard – 102
Deron Williams – 36
Dirk Nowitzki – 50
So what are the factors involving this kind of “Kobe un-love” versus the other “superstars”?
There are a lot of judgemental people in the world, and I think all those people are worthless dirtballs.
These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess. - KB24
That's what really gets to me.
Kobe, by far, gets the least number of “superstar calls” among all the superstars and it’s been like that for a while now, yet people cling to this fixed perception in their heads. I honestly don’t think I’m being biased when I say that Lebron and Wade get more than twice as many questionably favorable calls…One of the reasons the thought of them in the playoffs is kind of scary. I mean did you see the heat vs mavs finals? I don’t think I’ve ever seen a single player being bailed out by the refs as many times as Wade was in that series and now if you double that shit…man.
by Derek Fisher's Intangibles on Mar 2, 2011 6:59 AM PST up reply actions
Kobe gets hit literally every time he shoots or drives
Makes no sense
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
It tells me that most of the refs grew up watching their favorite teams get spanked by the Lakers in the '80s.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
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This Phil Jackson quote is so bad ass on so many levels
I’m surprised it took him this long to say it. Damn chucker! Jackson was talking about Artest:
“He’s probably a little better at it than Kobe is, because Kobe ignores the offense.”
"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
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