The Credits: "Underworld Awakening"
by theshmoes on Jan 27, 2012 8:44 AM PST
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PrintStarring: The Lakers Fire is back. Ever since last season, we've seen a lack of mental toughness. Big leads lost. Meltdowns. Losses against terrible teams. Just a general lack of fight. Now, thanks to our JV squad, it's back:
Gasol pushed Reggie Evans to create more leverage on the box-out. Gasol then tossed him to the ground. That prompted Clippers forward Solomon Jones to push Gasol from behind, resulting in a near skirmish.
Lakers and Clippers teammates stormed to halfcourt to prevent a skirmish. Before thing settled down, however, Clippers center DeAndre Jordan and World Peace exchanged words and pushes before officials intervened.
The Lakers got a boost from old-school Ron Artest. If you were watching the game, his glare was downright intimidating. World Peace definitely brought the crazy against the Clippers. Even Kobe was impressed:
When it was over, Bryant was so proud to say: "There's a couple [expletives] in this league you don't mess with - and Metta is one of them."
Now that he knows that's what the Lakers want from him, he'll bring it every night:
"I got bored with defense because it was so easy for me to stop people over the years," World Peace said after Thursday's practice. "I just got bored with it."
Have the Lakers turned over a new leaf? Is Pau ready to bring Black Swan out on a permanent basis? Have the Clippers brought out the best in the Lakers?
Much more after the jump...
Lakers News:
- Is Gasol ready to stick his neck out for Lakers? - The Orange County Register
- Andrew Goudelock to receive more playing time - latimes.com
- Lakers' Andrew Goudelock making a name for himself - latimes.com
- Lakers-Clippers: Metta World Peace has stellar night - latimes.com
- Metta World Peace bored with defense - latimes.com
- Andrew Goudelock to receive more playing time - latimes.com
- Andrew Goudelock takes advantage of opportunity - latimes.com
- Breaking down Lakers-Clippers' chippy play - latimes.com
- Pau Gasol played with more aggression in win against Clippers - latimes.com
- Lakers are forging their identity slowly - Lakers blog : The Orange County Register
- World Peace regains his defensive edge - Lakers blog : The Orange County Register
- A night for World Peace - Lakers blog : The Orange County Register
- Is Gasol ready to stick his neck out for Lakers? - The Orange County Register
NBA.com:
- A Chat with Josh McRoberts " Lakers Blog
- LAL – LAC Postgame Numbers " Lakers Blog
- Mo Williams In The Zone! " NBA.com | Hang Time Blog
- And One: The New Kahn Job " NBA.com | Hang Time Blog
- With the team finally built, now comes the hard part for OKC | NBA.com
- Shaqtin’ A Fool: Episode 3 " NBA.com | Hang Time Blog
- Ankle Fracture Sidelines Bogut " NBA.com | Hang Time Blog
- The Crossover: Deron Williams " NBA.com | Hang Time Blog
ESPN:
- Early-season progress report: Answering 34 questions about the Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers Blog - ESPN Los Angeles
- World Peace declining? Nah, just "bored" - Los Angeles Lakers Blog - ESPN Los Angeles
- Mike Brown, Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant, and the dynamics of right and wrong - Los Angeles Lakers Blog - ESPN Los Angeles
Yahoo Sports:
- Gasol, Lakers show they're still full of fight - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
- Tony Parker says Gregg Popovich is calmer because of wine | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo! Sports
- Why the Hornets might want to see Eric Gordon leave | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo! Sports
Probasketball Talk:
- Carmelo Anthony out Friday vs. Heat (and one more game)
- Report: Philadelphia signs Francisco Elson
- World Peace was just a little "bored" on defense
- Wizards want to run more, have to get in better shape first
- Clippers upend Memphis in battle of wanna be contenders
- Orlando chokes, breathes new life into Boston’s season
- Dirk Nowitzki looking at Sunday return to lineup
- Kobe Bryant doesn’t think the Clippers are a rival, but was proud of Lakers’ performance
The Basketball Jones:
- Things of Note for January 27, 2012
- Wittman: Wizards learning basketball is like quitting smoking
- The reason Andrew Bogut keeps getting hurt
Other Blogs And Links:
- Forum Blue And Gold " Keeping the Peace in L.A.
- Forum Blue And Gold " Has Goudelock Found A Role?
- Bill Plaschke: The Clippers need to tone it down - latimes.com
- VINCENT BONSIGNORE: Defense first becomes Lakers mantra - LA Daily News
- Rivalry comes to head as Lakers rally by Clips
- Lakers 96 - Clippers 91 Hey, There are Two Good Teams in Los Angeles... One Wins, One Loses... - Clips Nation
- Matt Barnes: Kobe and I want to bring the 'Ron Artest' out of World Peace | Laker Nation
- Mike Brown Says Andrew Goudelock has Earned Right to Play More | Lakers Nation
- Metta World Peace is Almost Back to Where He Wants to Be on Defense | Lakers Nation
- Staying the Course – Lakers Will Be Tested on the Road | Lakers Nation
- Kobe Bryant: Starting to Find a Niche for Everyone on the Ball Club | Lakers Nation
- Lakers Pau Gasol Talks About Importance of Playing Fired Up | Lakers Nation
- Mike Brown Answers – Do the Clippers Bring out the Best in the Lakers? | Lakers Nation
Multimedia:
- #KobeSystem Level 4 - Explosiveness and Apologies (Video) | Laker Nation
- Video: Kenneth Faried submits non-block of the year candidate | The Basketball Jones | Blogs | theScore.com
- Video: Tim Duncan wants more playing time | The Basketball Jones | Blogs | theScore.com
- Video: Kevin Garnett was in a bar fight | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo! Sports
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haha Pau is more chill when he does the interviews in Spanish
(obviously) and he is more assertive.
http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/news/story?id=1454735&s=bas&type=story
how you doin'
Twitter: @bluefalcon916
DOUBLE DRIBBLE!
LOL, he looks like he’s dog paddling.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
ROFL
"The true athlete should have character, not be a character."- John Wooden
"I never met a person from whom I did not learn something."- John Wooden
"If I were ever prosecuted for my religion, I truly hope there would be enough evidence to convict me."- John Wooden
Main twitter
SBN twitter
We'll see
One game does not a trend make. Certainly hope it’s the start of something really good and consistent. Let’s see how the road treats us.
The road gives us a nasty rash.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
No, I guess I can't see the difference either with one team on a 3-game losing streak. SMH
Going in the big media story line was how desperately the Lakers needed a win. Not sure that ever made much sense, the Lakers were 10 and 8, the Clips were 9 and 5. I’m not sure I see a real big difference there.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
never really went on Clips Nation before yesterday...
did you read the comment thread?
"These are young men with too much money and too much fame for something as relatively inconsequential as sports, but this is entertainment." --Phil Jackson
by lakerdynasty on Jan 27, 2012 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, read the whole thing.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
amusing isnt it?
"If at this stage of our careers we're the boring team, then we're the boring team. As long as we get results." - Kobe Bryant
"I like jewelry. ... I like winning," - Kobe Bryant
amusing yet annoying...
it took some restraint not to sign up so i comment on there and try to defend our site and team…
but then I remembered it was just the Clippers… lol
"These are young men with too much money and too much fame for something as relatively inconsequential as sports, but this is entertainment." --Phil Jackson
by lakerdynasty on Jan 27, 2012 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, we don't need to defend anything there. Just keep it in mind when one of them comes here again.
Just be nice about it.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
oh, fah show!
"These are young men with too much money and too much fame for something as relatively inconsequential as sports, but this is entertainment." --Phil Jackson
by lakerdynasty on Jan 27, 2012 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
same here.
didn’t really appreciate all the trash talk to be honest
"These are young men with too much money and too much fame for something as relatively inconsequential as sports, but this is entertainment." --Phil Jackson
by lakerdynasty on Jan 27, 2012 11:53 AM PST up reply actions
Nice article from Bill Plaschke
Fellas, you’re good. We get it. You don’t need to throw a flagrant elbow to show us. You don’t need to pose after a dunk to convince us. And you certainly didn’t need to subject the city to nearly three hours of cheap stuff and chippiness Wednesday night to make your point.
What happened during parts of their 96-91 loss to the Lakers at Staples Center was unsightly and unbecoming, the Clippers bumping and grinding on the outmanned Lakers to the point of distraction. By the time it ended, it was the Clippers who had been flattened, blowing a game-long lead in the fourth quarter to a Lakers team that had risen to the fight, Pau Gasol lashing, Kobe Bryant snarling, Metta World Peace declaring war.
"If at this stage of our careers we're the boring team, then we're the boring team. As long as we get results." - Kobe Bryant
"I like jewelry. ... I like winning," - Kobe Bryant
Indeed it is. I wonder if he's dying.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
O_o
"These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game." - Charlie Wilson
"I think that all the silence is worse than all the violence." -Lupe Fiasco
LMAO...wow SCG
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
LOL
"The true athlete should have character, not be a character."- John Wooden
"I never met a person from whom I did not learn something."- John Wooden
"If I were ever prosecuted for my religion, I truly hope there would be enough evidence to convict me."- John Wooden
Main twitter
SBN twitter
Yes.
Put “nice article” next to “TJ Simers” and expect Armageddon right after.
Follow me on Twitter: @wondahbap
He knows how Lakers fans feel.
What’s up with Derek Fisher? He stinks, he plays like a dead man, guys run by him, he throws up bricks, until there’s a second on the game or the shot clock, then he takes a pass alone at the three point line and bombs in a three. I hate that guy.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
Eh
It was good to get a win but its only one. At home. Good teams win on the road and thats where 9 of the next 10 are being played so we’ll see what happens
See me on Twitter follow me @ EddieCheeze, Catch me on FB friend me Eddie Cheeze, See my group on youtube listen to us Hood Platinum, want me ta kill a track email me Cheeze2k11@gmail.com....Im errwhere
by EmmCeee on Jan 27, 2012 9:55 AM PST via Android app reply actions
wow epic
how you doin'
Twitter: @bluefalcon916
by bluexfalcon on Jan 27, 2012 10:05 AM PST up reply actions
LOL, poor Lue, the only thing he'll be remembered for.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
Didn't he tell Iverson to work out or something?
Because Iverson kept complaining about Lue holding him.
Hey, Lue’s got a ring!
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
This one is really good.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
That is awesome
sigh 16-0….coulda…shoulda….woulda.
we aren't winning anything this year man - BlueXfalcon (January 22, 2012)
When it was over, Bryant was so proud to say: “There’s a couple [expletives] in this league you don’t mess with – and Metta is one of them.”
LOL, so true. Who else? K-Mart, Captain Jack, Bynum….
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
There is ONLY ONE guy in the league you don't f*ck with...
Metta World Peace Ron Artest.
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
"dominate crab legs"
lmfao
how you doin'
Twitter: @bluefalcon916
by bluexfalcon on Jan 27, 2012 10:28 AM PST up reply actions
lol
“dominate domination”
AMMO carried the Lakers to back-2-back titles and we couldn't even get LEWIS MONROE for him...
by Q.Calloway25 on Jan 27, 2012 10:44 AM PST up reply actions
LOL, so much burn.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
Ouch
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
Trying to dominate pi...
(Martin Landau) Bela Lugosi: How dare that a****** bring up Karloff? You think it takes talent to do Frankenstein? It's all makeup and grunting.
--From the movie Ed Wood
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
OMG, Clippers fans have the nerve to talk about Lakers fans getting excited about this win.
Talk about the pot calling the kettle negro. They almost orgasmed over that first game (as well as the pre-season ones), claiming they were now the kings of Los Angeles. And hello, WE WERE ON A 3-GAME LOSING STREAK.,OF COURSE WE’RE EXCITED!
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
Lol they were over here trolling the night away after they won that game
AMMO carried the Lakers to back-2-back titles and we couldn't even get LEWIS MONROE for him...
by Q.Calloway25 on Jan 27, 2012 10:38 AM PST up reply actions
I remember. Now they're calling Lakers fans douches because of Wednesday night's game.
And that dude who was talking about Lakers fans bullying Clippers fans. Not sure how that’s even possible on a Lakers site.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
lol, I know right?
AMMO carried the Lakers to back-2-back titles and we couldn't even get LEWIS MONROE for him...
by Q.Calloway25 on Jan 27, 2012 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
Metta World War III
If you can't laugh at yourself... laugh at someone else
by x Nightwing x on Jan 27, 2012 10:53 AM PST up reply actions
Win.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
LOL, nice.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
Lol, Derek looks so sad
“Hey, you guys replacing me?
AMMO carried the Lakers to back-2-back titles and we couldn't even get LEWIS MONROE for him...
by Q.Calloway25 on Jan 27, 2012 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
AT&T Bars
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
From right to left, best to worst on Wednesday, even though Fisher had a pretty good game.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
This is so awesome
AMMO carried the Lakers to back-2-back titles and we couldn't even get LEWIS MONROE for him...
Goddamned snake.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness
oh shit! this is tight
If this was on a Tshirt, I would buy it.
we aren't winning anything this year man - BlueXfalcon (January 22, 2012)
Lol, yeah not sure either. I was thinking paint roller but that makes no sense
(Martin Landau) Bela Lugosi: How dare that a****** bring up Karloff? You think it takes talent to do Frankenstein? It's all makeup and grunting.
--From the movie Ed Wood
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
by mjtig on Jan 27, 2012 8:25 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
They're Clippers lol
AMMO carried the Lakers to back-2-back titles and we couldn't even get LEWIS MONROE for him...
by Q.Calloway25 on Jan 27, 2012 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
Smh nah I don't even wanna guess
"Hardwork beats talent when talent fails to work hard"-Norm Nixon
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
I'm on it so let's tweet: @B_M_Bizness
by BrittneyM on Jan 27, 2012 9:27 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
hypodermic needle?
as in Mamba > getting numbing shots to the wrist. Either that or a cricket bat.
FUCK DAVID STERN for vetoing destiny.
The answer is no
"Hardwork beats talent when talent fails to work hard"-Norm Nixon
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
I'm on it so let's tweet: @B_M_Bizness
by BrittneyM on Jan 27, 2012 9:26 PM PST via mobile reply actions
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