The Credits: "The Fisher King"

by bluexfalcon on Jan 17, 2012 8:00 AM PST in Credits

..decoy?

You guys, I totally found a new end-game play.

In what continues to be an unpredictable season, the Lakers won a game despite having only scored seven points in the third quarter. How the Lakers managed to win last night's game, I do not know. In a brick-fest that would make any mason proud, the LakeShow needed Derek Fisher to sink in a three to put down the Dallas Mavericks.

Lamar Odom made his return to Staples Center, and was met with a standing ovation. Despite the circumstance under which he left, Lamar Odom made it clear he harbors no ill-will towards the Lakers.

"I've had mixed emotions. Up and down," said Odom of his L.A return. "But, things move on. There's no hard feelings."

He played a decent game, but the same can't be said for his teammates, who like the Lakers, helped resonate the arena with clank after beautiful clank.

Last night's game also marked the end of the 40+ streak Mr. America had going, which resulted in another Player of the Week award. All in all, the Lakers badly needed a win as they head into their first 2-days off before a game on Thursday, I think.

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If that game had gone into OT, we would not be celebrating today.

Thank you, Vince Carter.

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by SoCalGal on Jan 17, 2012 9:31 AM PST reply actions

no one mentioned this yet but, Metta played some good D on Carter that last possession.

by LakeredXII on Jan 17, 2012 9:46 AM PST up reply actions

when it comes time for the finals, we've got two great defenders to throw at lebron

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by theshmoes on Jan 17, 2012 9:49 AM PST up reply actions

McRambis had a nice block on one of Dirks jumpshots too.

by LakeredXII on Jan 17, 2012 9:50 AM PST up reply actions

I think Dirk was thoroughly outworked last night. It was nice.

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by SoCalGal on Jan 17, 2012 9:51 AM PST up reply actions

mcroberts steal on dirk was sweet, then gasol's block on his fadeaway which i've NEVER seen anyone come close to doing was awesome

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by theshmoes on Jan 17, 2012 9:57 AM PST up reply actions

Yes it was

for a change

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Faith is remaining certain in the face of doubt. You’re not sure how it’s going to end, but you’re constantly of the belief that it will end the way you want it to and the way you always believed it to end, and that’s on top - Derek Fisher

by lakergirl on Jan 17, 2012 11:33 AM PST up reply actions

Carter's foot also played excellent D on Carter

by Sonic8 on Jan 17, 2012 9:52 AM PST up reply actions

Almost as bad as that guy that dunked on his own face the other day..

by LakeredXII on Jan 17, 2012 9:53 AM PST up reply actions

pistons new lockerroom is pretty sweet

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by theshmoes on Jan 17, 2012 9:42 AM PST reply actions

kind of crazy that bynum vs howard is an actual argument right now

its obvious who’s better, but the fact that it’s being talked about on national television is mind boggling. proud of bynum so far. hope he can keep it together

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by theshmoes on Jan 17, 2012 9:47 AM PST reply actions

That is the main reason it seriously would not matter if the Lakers got Howard

Don’t get me wrong, I would do Bynum for Howard in a second. But if the Lakers don’t get Howard I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it. Of course as long as Dallas, Heat, Celtics, Bulls or any of the other contending teams got him. But even then, no team, right now, can contend with the Pau, Bynum line up.

I don't consider myself a hoarder just a person who loves to save things

by Jelly Bean on Jan 17, 2012 11:08 AM PST up reply actions

We just need for the offense to be better/balance and for the outside shooting to improve.

Outside of our Big 3 and Barnes, everyone is struggling offensively. I’ve read that they haven’t had a full contact practice after training camp and they’re using the game to practice/learn their offense.

"You have to figure out a way to get it done. There's no time to make excuses. If I play bad or have one bad game like I did in Denver, everybody cries for a change, or cries for the fact I'm too old ... I make adjustments and go from there."
-- Bryant on his performance against the Suns

by BoneCruncher24 on Jan 17, 2012 11:17 AM PST up reply actions

That actually is impressive.

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by Jelly Bean on Jan 17, 2012 11:24 AM PST up reply actions

Dallas just did

without Howard

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by Marty Mart on Jan 17, 2012 12:47 PM PST up reply actions

How mad would you be if the clips got him?

"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

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Confucius

by Hdg23 on Jan 17, 2012 5:03 PM PST up reply actions

hope he can keep his knees together

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by markkk on Jan 17, 2012 11:13 AM PST up reply actions

As opposed to keeping them apart?

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by SoCalGal on Jan 17, 2012 11:20 AM PST up reply actions

LOL

by BoneCruncher24 on Jan 17, 2012 11:31 AM PST up reply actions

LMAO

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by imposibol on Jan 17, 2012 7:54 PM PST up reply actions

late game execution... we have it now? sweeet

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by theshmoes on Jan 17, 2012 9:49 AM PST reply actions

if Dwight goes to the Clippers, i'll be thouroughly pissed!

Is there a possibility the Clips could pull that off?

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by lakerdynasty on Jan 17, 2012 10:00 AM PST via mobile reply actions

Only if they sign him as a FA in the off season

Clippers gave most of their assets for Chris Paul so there’s no way Orlando will trade him during this season. Plus, I don’t think the Clips can offer the max contract without having to do some salary dumping (big thanks to Caron Butler).

by Sonic8 on Jan 17, 2012 10:06 AM PST up reply actions

they might have close to 11 million in cap space in 2012

http://hoopshype.com/salaries/la_clippers.htm

so if dwights not traded and walks as a FA, it’ll be the clippers, mavs or nets

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by theshmoes on Jan 17, 2012 10:09 AM PST up reply actions

clips can do a sign and trade maybe to clear some space

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by theshmoes on Jan 17, 2012 10:10 AM PST up reply actions

All they really hafta do is trade Mo Williams

He’s owed sumn like 7-8 million with a player option. Move him and they are in business. Wouldnt know how DJ as an expensive backup would work

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by EmmCeee on Jan 17, 2012 10:21 AM PST via Android app up reply actions

They'd be signing and trading him to get Dwight most likely

by Marty Mart on Jan 17, 2012 11:06 AM PST up reply actions

I don't think they need to that trade unless they really like Howard.......

and are willing to give up Blake Griffin. Outside of that, I don’t see the Magic doing that deal. They could flip Chris Paul for Dwight Howard, but I doubt Griffin and Howard works out well. Even in the off-season, I don’t see the Magic helping out Howard and the Clippers without getting anything of significance in return.

by E-ROC on Jan 17, 2012 10:59 AM PST up reply actions

They can't trade Chris Paul as well this season, I think.

by BoneCruncher24 on Jan 17, 2012 11:06 AM PST up reply actions

Yeah, that's only way that trade happens.

by E-ROC on Jan 17, 2012 7:26 PM PST up reply actions

Aint happenin

Otis and Dwight already refuted it and Dan Fegan doesn’t have permission to talk to Clipps

AMMO carried the Lakers to back-2-back titles and we couldn't even get LEWIS MONROE for him...

by Q.Calloway25 on Jan 17, 2012 2:42 PM PST up reply actions

This

by x Nightwing x on Jan 17, 2012 3:27 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

I'm one of Bynum's biggest supporters, and i may be wrong

but it just feels more and more likely Dwight will be a Laker by the Trade Deadline; and along with it we will get that quick pointguard we’ve been aiming for.

by LakeredXII on Jan 17, 2012 11:00 AM PST reply actions

It's gonna happen as long as Bynum doesn't get hurt

No way Orlando lets Howard walk for nothing when they can get the second best center in the league. Don’t get me wrong it’s like trading in a Bentley for a high end Mercedes with potential transmission and engine problems but it’s still better then walking.

by Archon on Jan 17, 2012 11:23 AM PST up reply actions

Bynum

we’ve watched him get better and better, and i still dont think he’s playing his best ball just yet.
if it(the Trade for D12) falls through i would mind that either.
But Picture Gasol, Dwight, Kobe, hopefully a good/great pg, fill in the rest,
and then other scenario Gasol, Bynum, Kobe, a Good/great point guard, a Champ contending team no doubt.

by LakeredXII on Jan 17, 2012 11:32 AM PST up reply actions

No, no

Beat case scenario
Kobe-D12-DWill
2nd best
Kobe-D12-Love
3rd best
Kobe-D12-Pau

by x Nightwing x on Jan 17, 2012 3:25 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

Minnesota already turned down Pau for Love

And i seriously doubt the Nets trade D Will for Pau considering what they gave up to get him although stranger things have happened. Idk bout the Dwight trade anymore. Im not counting on it and would rather take a great pg if the trade didnt happen. D Will is looking better n better to me as the season goes on and our obvious need for another ball handler/shot Creator/maker becomes more glaring

by EmmCeee on Jan 17, 2012 3:42 PM PST via Android app up reply actions

I don't know I'd the Love/Pau trade was really rejected in Dec

They sure were eager to do it last year… That’s if I remember correctly. As far as D-Will goes, I think our beat chance is a sign and trade next offseason with a team that really wants Pau. I’m not saying either of these scenarios are likely, they’re just the beat ones…

by x Nightwing x on Jan 17, 2012 3:48 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

I like D-Will too. He would be the perfect fit.

The problem is that I don’t know what the Nets would want. I’m sure some young talent, probably on the same level as what they sent to the Jazz. Pau Gasol, Darius Morris and two first round picks? That’s all I could think of at the moment. Its somewhat the same package as what they sent to the Jazz. The Lakers could hang Nets over the ledge and just give them Pau only.

by E-ROC on Jan 17, 2012 7:30 PM PST up reply actions

You could include the Rockets and do a three-way trade.

by E-ROC on Jan 17, 2012 7:32 PM PST up reply actions

I think the Rockets will definitely have to be a part of it.

What I was thinking was a deal was a Rockets sign and trade after the season, maybe the Nets would never have to be involved. I think the only way we get him this season is if we get Dwight a long ways before the deadline. I don’t see 2 deals happening…

by x Nightwing x on Jan 17, 2012 7:48 PM PST up reply actions

Here is what I am hoping & praying for, to go down in March.....

Lakers trade Bynum, Blake, Ebanks, Walton (one bad contract for another – Walton’s ends sooner) & the Lakers 1st round pick (from Dallas) for Howard & Turkoglu. Get this done in the beginning of March or sooner.

Then, D-Will requests a trade from the Nets or else he is leaving in the offseason. The following 3 team deal is then approved.

Lakers get D-Will and Morrow
Nets get Martin, Scola, Morris & Rockets 1st round pick (from Knicks)
Rockets gets Pau

The, Mitch goes out and uses the Odom TPE & maybe a 1st round pick in the future on a starting PF. It most likely will be a veteran on a team that is looking to rebuild and dump salary. Most likely Varajoe (from Cleveland), Beasley (from Minnesota), Blatche (from Washington) or Diaw (from Charlotte). Millsap (from Utah) would be a long shot. Depends on how Utah finishes out the year.

D-Will, Fish, Glock
Kobe, Morrow, Kapono
Barnes, Turkoglu, Metta
Varajoe, McBob, Caracter
Howard, Murphy

Our defense would be ridiculous! and we would be set for the future (post-kobe)

"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

by LakersFoEva on Jan 18, 2012 7:31 AM PST up reply actions

lol, nice man

by froZ3n on Jan 17, 2012 9:54 PM PST up reply actions

loved your analogy. My favorite part

with potential transmission and engine problems

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by Jelly Bean on Jan 17, 2012 11:35 AM PST up reply actions

Cool Kobe System posters, in case anyone is interested.

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by E-ROC on Jan 17, 2012 11:00 AM PST reply actions

nice good lookin out

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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 17, 2012 1:57 PM PST up reply actions

That attack fast one is EPIC

AMMO carried the Lakers to back-2-back titles and we couldn't even get LEWIS MONROE for him...

by Q.Calloway25 on Jan 17, 2012 2:41 PM PST up reply actions

Shit, those are awful.

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by SoCalGal on Jan 17, 2012 3:12 PM PST up reply actions

Fixed

Shit, those are ~~awful~~ amazing.

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by Hdg23 on Jan 17, 2012 5:06 PM PST up reply actions

any idea if they're gonna sell those?

by izzy_1789 on Jan 17, 2012 11:36 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions

I don't know.

by E-ROC on Jan 18, 2012 7:54 AM PST up reply actions

That was a good pre-season game last night……………..

oh wait…………………

by dannblala on Jan 17, 2012 11:00 AM PST reply actions

It was both a good pre-season and a shitty regular season game.

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by SoCalGal on Jan 17, 2012 11:08 AM PST up reply actions

LOL

Two elite NBA franchises might have showed the strain of the NBA’s compacted schedule, or the excitement of the playoff rematch—or maybe they both just stunk.

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by SoCalGal on Jan 17, 2012 12:27 PM PST reply actions

Anyone read anywhere -

What Kobe said to Lamar right before fish hit that three? I can’t find it anywhere and I must know!

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by _logan_ on Jan 17, 2012 1:44 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Me too

Lets tweet Ding to get on it

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by lakergirl on Jan 17, 2012 1:59 PM PST up reply actions

I thought it was a bet

that Kobe made with Odom about something because on the replay you can see odom giving Kobe a nasty ass glare after Kobe goes up to him on the dallas bench and says something and Kobe made that “money, money, monye” finger sign after fisher made the 3..but my coworker said this monring that supposedly Kobe told odom he wasn’t going to shoot (the gamewinner), so when Fisher hit the 3 he was just saying I told you so or something along those lines…but unfortunately I have no sources except my coworker nd assumptions

by izzy_1789 on Jan 17, 2012 2:35 PM PST up reply actions

LMFAO

decoy? You guys, I totally found a new end-game play.

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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 17, 2012 1:58 PM PST reply actions

Certainly the future of the Lakers is Dwight Howard

3 to 5 yrs, Kobe will continue to declined (age related), as much I love Kobe this is inevitable. Lakers organization, (as one of the best org) pretty much anticipated this… there is no other player there that can be a very good franchise player than Dwight Howard.
I will be very very very much surprised, if the Lakers doesn’t make this trade happen

by froZ3n on Jan 18, 2012 12:34 AM PST reply actions