The Credits: "C.R.A.Z.Y"
by bluexfalcon on Feb 23, 2012 8:00 AM PST
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What a game last night.
In Los Angeles' 96-91 victory last night over the Dallas Mavericks, no emotion was spared as the Lakers took the fans on a rollercoaster ride of excitement, joy, fear, anger and helplessness. Uneasy that the Mavs had clawed back into the game with minutes remaining, getting within one point of of the Lakers, our stomachs churned with each clank of the rim as Laker after Laker missed free-throws.
In a game where Kobe struggled, Pau and Bynum were asked to step up and delivered. The most surprising player to step up for the Lakers? Derek Fisher, and that's not a typo. C.A Clark explains:
Derek freaking Fisher trolled us all, scoring 15 points on 8 shots, including his clutch shot of the month, a big three-pointer to extend the Lakers' lead to 5 late in the game.
Fisher commented on what finally decided the game:
Well, Matt Barnes finally made a couple of free throws, so that was big for sure. Also, having a bit of a cushion on the road is big. We’ve played from behind a lot in our road games, and to have that cushion so that when things don’t always go as well, you can still get a win.
Quick flight out to Oklahoma to face the Thunder tonight. This may not end well.
↓ Much more after the jump ↓
Lakers News
- Notebook: Lakers 96, Mavericks 91
- Lakers 96, Mavs 91: Feb. 22 Running Diary | Lakers Blog
- Lakers Late Night replay vs. Dallas | ESPN LA
- Rapid Reaction: Lakers 96, Mavericks 91 | ESPN LA
- Mike Brown, Gregg Popovich and managing minutes | ESPN LA
- Magic Johnson backs Kobe Bryant's play | LA Times
- Their play's the thing in Lakers' victory | LA Times
- Lakers continue to show a flair for the dramatic | LA Times
- Mark Cuban not unhappy with Lakers drama...though he misses Phil Jackson | LA Times
- Kobe Bryant deserves better communication from Jim Buss | LA Times
- Magic Johnson: Jim Buss is running the Lakers, not Mitch Kupchak | LA Times
- Lakers somehow beat Dallas, 96-91 | LA Times
- Gasol, memories fuel Lakers | OC Register
- One-time All-Stars: Will Bynum be next? | OC Register
- Lakers 96, Mavericks 91 | OC Register
- Brown says role more limited with Lakers | OC Register
- Lakers Thursday preview: at Oklahoma City Thunder (26-7) | OC Register
NBA.com
- Hawks vs. Knicks | NBA.com
- Celtics vs. Thunder
- Blogtable: Our Midseason Awards
- Mavs' Odom out vs. Lakers to attend to family member
- Sacramento, NBA close to arena financing deal
- Notebook: Magic 108, Nets 91
ESPN
- Knicks' Jeremy Lin says LeBron James' defense won't change his approach
- Jeremy Lin scores 17, rests in 4th quarter of Knicks' rout
- Bulls' Derrick Rose denies rumors of pushing for Pau Gasol trade
Yahoo! Sports
- Lakers hit midway mark with 96-91 win over Dallas
- Lakers-Thunder Preview
- Joel Przybilla signing with Trail Blazers
- Deron Williams exacts revenge on Jeremy Lin, N.Y.
ProBasketball Talk
- Stephen Curry suffers right foot injury, consider him questionable for Skills Challenge
- Michael Jordan sues Chinese apparel company
- Report: J.R. Smith fined more than $1 million by Chinese team
- Kevin Durant to replace Joe Johnson in Three-Point Contest
- Rajon Rondo to replace Joe Johnson in All-Star Game
- Chase Budinger dunks over Yao Ming (well, a cut out of him)
- Jeremy Lin would like to trademark “Linsanity” himself
- Report: Joel Przybilla chooses to play in Portland
- LeBron says he expects to cover Jeremy Lin some Thursday
- Nets pulling out all the fireworks to impress Dwight Howard
Dime Mag / SLAM Online
- A Jeremy Lin Effect: 5 NBA Players Who Need A Chance To Play | Dime Magazine
- We Reminisce Gallery: 10 Years of Dime Pieces | Dime Magazine
- LeBron James’ Block and 50-Foot Alley-Oop to Dwyane Wade | Dime Magazine
- Paul George’s Windmill Slam Against the Hornets | Dime Magazine
- Boston Adds An All-Star, Loses A Game; Linsanity & Carmelo Get On The Same Page | Dime Magazine
- Video: Blake Griffin Dunks All Over the Nuggets | SLAM Online
- Eric Gordon Interested in Joining the Indiana Pacers? | SLAM Online
- Photos: Introducing Nike+ Basketball | SLAM Online
Blogs and Other Links
- A Look Back at Kobe Bryant Sneakers Through the Years | Lakers Nation
- Magic Johnson: Lakers Need a Trade to Compete in Western Conference | Lakers Nation
- Congrats to the Lakers vs Mavericks New Era Caps Giveaway Winner | Lakers Nation
- Lakers/Mavericks: Revenge Continued | Forum Blue & Gold
- Playing pick-up ball with “Jeremy” | HoopSpeak.com
- Report Card 2.22.12: Knicks cruise, Griffin flies | Eye On Basketball
- Blake Griffin launches from deep for dunk video | Eye On Basketball
- Kobe, Magic say it's time for Buss to meet Bryant | Eye On Basketball
- Luke Ridnour game-winning buzzer-beater video | Eye On Basketball
- Report: Murder suspect Crittenton arrested again | Eye On Basketball
- David Stern admits lockout season 'not perfect' | Eye On Basketball
- Essay: The Milwaukee Bucks And Perpetual Sorrow | Shaky Ankles
- This is your new favorite Larry Bird photo | The Basketball Jones
Multimedia
- Day in the Life: Sideline Reporter | Lakers.com
- Mavericks vs Lakers Gallery | Lakers.com
- David Stern Interview
- Video: Monta Ellis hits tough fadeaway with one second left to beat the Suns
- Video: Kobe Bryant Hits an Incredible Shot in the Win Over the Mavs | Lakers Nation
- Lakers at Mavericks HD Highlights | JD2K
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he needs to realize as he's not an NBA star
he’ll be a perfect example of whats wrong with the NBA even if he’s just a crazy sob and it has nothing to do with the NBA
One always dies too soon or too late. And yet, life is there, finished: the line is drawn, and it must all be added up. You are nothing other than your life. - Sartre
I don't think Javaris Crittenton is an indication of what's wrong with the NBA.
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 @DallasMavs.
Tweetness
He hasn't been for a while
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
So why is that Larry Bird photo my new favorite Bird photo?
He’s not getting stuffed by a Laker, he’s not in Lakers purple/gold. He’s not losing to the Lakers …..
One always dies too soon or too late. And yet, life is there, finished: the line is drawn, and it must all be added up. You are nothing other than your life. - Sartre
It's not about Larry Bird, V.
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 @DallasMavs.
Tweetness
We are not happy with his clothing either...so win win
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
Neither is the animal from whom he swiped that pelt.
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 @DallasMavs.
Tweetness
HOLY SHIT
Most likely to be traded: Steve Nash, Suns. It’s all up to Nash — if he wants to be dealt to a contender, the Suns will oblige. Finally, it may be time.
plz plz plz
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LOL. Not bad I3oh.
Good attempt
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
I dont think we have anything to offer the Suns
that they would be interested in.
Unless they want some young players (Morris, McRoberts, Ebanks) and a couple draft picks.
"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 Feb 23, 2012 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
Draft picks and trade exception
by Ballinsohard on Feb 23, 2012 10:56 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
TPE doesnt fit.
Nash makes over 11 mill. Our TPE is only for 8.9
"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 Feb 23, 2012 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
If you think it puts you over the top and in range to make some noise in the playoffs, it's a real possibility.
Indy in particular would have to seriously consider such a deal.
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
This
If all it took were bit players then maybe…Not for picks and young talent. No way
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by EmmCeee on Feb 23, 2012 1:40 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
that 38 yr old...
threw down 17 assists against the lakers the first meeting…17 ASSISTS! ill take nash over any other pg available anyday.
by Mark Jaramillo on Feb 23, 2012 2:14 PM PST up reply actions
what big from Phoenix would even come close to making the offensive and defensive
game that Pau brings?
THE BANDWAGON: Championship? lol you’ve gotta b kidding. - Emmceee /we aren't winning anything this year man - BlueXfalcon / We arent winning anything this year - Lakergirl / we aren’t winning anything this yurrrrr - Tkuang /I expect them to make it past the first round, but I will be very happy if they make it past the second.- Gil M. / We aren’t gonna win anything this year, dude - Aethereal / don't think we will win anything this year. Seriously-CLDPC / I’m not expecting something big from this Lakers team this season - Yoshifan
Im amazed that I.dont think fisher had 1extremely long 2ptr w/his.foot.on the line
by Ballinsohard on Feb 23, 2012 8:45 AM PST via mobile reply actions
6:09 mark in the 1st quarter
“Derek Fisher makes 22-foot jumper”
I distinctly remember the announcer saying “Fisher with a foot on the line.” I know because I yell out “not another foot on the line shot Fisher… you idiot” and then my wife told me, “Calm down; it went in.”
by Actuarially Sound on Feb 23, 2012 9:02 AM PST up reply actions
I don't even care if it goes in or not
I’m still pissed lol
I dont want Stephon Curry if he was ever offered
I remember an announcer said this about vince carter and i think it applies to curry “im not saying he’s a pinata, but everytime he gets hit candy falls out”
by Ballinsohard on Feb 23, 2012 8:48 AM PST via mobile reply actions
We didn't even score 100pts...i'm over this team
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
6 in a row at the end of the game...smh
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
i was saying once Barnes missed his 2 fts
atleast he made up with his clutch Rebounds. i like how he’s been quietly putting in work. i remember for a while he was missing allot of layups.
Yeah..he has been hustling
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
You know whats crazy is
That missed free throw that Barnes got the rebound off actually helped us. It ran more time off the clock and gave barnes the chance to knock down his 2 FTs when he got fouled-lol
by Ballinsohard on Feb 23, 2012 11:01 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Just unbelievable. Stu and Bill were flabbergasted.
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 @DallasMavs.
Tweetness
I can imagine. What are the odds
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
Pruning his eyebrows.
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 @DallasMavs.
Tweetness
*dead*
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, Bynum was asking the same thing last night.
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 @DallasMavs.
Tweetness
Bynum
making me proud, he made most of his Free Throws, and that sweet Dunk from Kobe’s lob :’)
I DVR'd that
and watched it over and over and over. “INSIDE TO BYNUM!!!!!!” Then the dancing. It was great. It doesn’t make up for the sweep and 36 point drubbing, but it felt GREAT.
Tornadoes suck.
by st0rmchaser on Feb 23, 2012 10:10 AM PST up reply actions
When he has a game like last night
it’s hard to want to trade him. Ditto Gasol. I hope we solve our bench/depth issues w/o trading them, but D12 in Purple sure does sound appealing.
Tornadoes suck.
by st0rmchaser on Feb 23, 2012 10:34 AM PST up reply actions
You see when bynum got hacked,threw it off the backboard
Got the rebound and got hacked again while he was shooting. When he went to the bench lol, he prob told MB “i was just trying to fluff my rebound stats so I threw it off the board to myself”-lol
by Ballinsohard on Feb 23, 2012 11:09 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
It makes sense that Lin should be the one...
to profit off Linsanity even if he was not the first to file.
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GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
by mjtig on Feb 23, 2012 9:03 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Great interview with Brown. Goes into nice detail on a number of things.
http://cnnsi.com/2012/writers/ian_thomsen/02/23/lakers.brown/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_t11_a2
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
We needed that
Thanks MB
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
I was just about to post this
I dont get the barrage of criticism of what hes done with this team considering the circumstances. I mean come on we’re 5th in the west (almost tied for 4th) and still improving with a team with known holes expected to be filled
by Ballinsohard on Feb 23, 2012 10:09 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Good read.
Makes much more sense now.
"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 Feb 23, 2012 11:07 AM PST up reply actions
damn! I still haven't watched yesterdays game. lame!!!
THE BANDWAGON: Championship? lol you’ve gotta b kidding. - Emmceee /we aren't winning anything this year man - BlueXfalcon / We arent winning anything this year - Lakergirl / we aren’t winning anything this yurrrrr - Tkuang /I expect them to make it past the first round, but I will be very happy if they make it past the second.- Gil M. / We aren’t gonna win anything this year, dude - Aethereal / don't think we will win anything this year. Seriously-CLDPC / I’m not expecting something big from this Lakers team this season - Yoshifan
Beat me to it!
Just as I was to paste the link. Surprisingly, it seems we do have an offensive scheme. Here I was thinking that it was give the ball to Kobe and get the heck out of the way…
I give a lot of credit to Bynum for biting his tongue when it comes to Kobe’s ball handling in the 4th at times. There were 2 straight possessions in which Bynum sealed his man and was looking for the ball, only for Kobe to keep dribbling around the top of the 3pt line.
Also the Mavs kept jumping the picks that Pau was setting putting Kobe in almost an automatic double team.
It’s an old cliche, but “run the offense” and things just seem to work out better for the team. Except when Troy Murphy shoots his arc-less cannonball shot. That thing is hideous.
OMG! I just seen the JD2k highlights. I know they are only Laker highlights
but damn! this team plays so good when it wants to. Fuckin fisher!
btw..there isn’t any team that can defend a play that involves Kobe, Gasol and Bynum. If the NBA counted hockey assists Kobe would be number 1 in the league.
16 year vet schooling MOFOs.
THE BANDWAGON: Championship? lol you’ve gotta b kidding. - Emmceee /we aren't winning anything this year man - BlueXfalcon / We arent winning anything this year - Lakergirl / we aren’t winning anything this yurrrrr - Tkuang /I expect them to make it past the first round, but I will be very happy if they make it past the second.- Gil M. / We aren’t gonna win anything this year, dude - Aethereal / don't think we will win anything this year. Seriously-CLDPC / I’m not expecting something big from this Lakers team this season - Yoshifan
That stretch.when they was throwing lobs back in forth was bananas
by Ballinsohard on Feb 23, 2012 11:04 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
The high-low game with out two bigs is really taking off well.
no mroe questioning whether our two 7 footers can co-exist. and it’s nice to see bynum sharpen his passing chops.
Is nash a laker yet?
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The only way I can conceivably see Nash coming to L.A. is if we're willing to give up Drew.
Only way that happens is if Phoenix is willing to give up Gortat and Dudley as well. So, needless to say, this isn’t happening from either end.
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
Umm no thanks
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
Drew can only go if Howard or an elite YOUNG pg is coming back, and there's some way we get Howard...
So basically no Howard = Bynum in LA…
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by x Nightwing x on Feb 23, 2012 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
Praying or Fisher's ankles tonight.
Only one that can stop Russ tonight is Russ himself. Hopefully Lakers set their pace and slow it down from the get go and Metta is able to frustrate KD.
I think if LA has the lead after 1qtr, it’ll bode well and they’ll be competitive. Please don’t end up like the 1st qtr of Suns game.
by lwood24 on Feb 23, 2012 11:35 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions
whoops damn phone. Praying for*
by lwood24 on Feb 23, 2012 11:36 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
For all the "Lob City" stuff,
I really don’t think the Clips throw as many alley-oops as the old unathletic Lakers.
They don't. The Lakers utilize the lob more than any other team.
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 @DallasMavs.
Tweetness
It's okay, the Lakers are the ones with championships too, but you'd never know it to hear Clippers fans talk.
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 @DallasMavs.
Tweetness
by SoCalGal on Feb 23, 2012 11:45 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Thats because they utilize it as a play not a gimmick
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
You mean "tattoo flop city"?
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
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Yep...
If you can't laugh at yourself... laugh at someone else
by x Nightwing x on Feb 23, 2012 2:32 PM PST up reply actions
Lakers as well as the Thunder are
playing their 4th game in 5 days tonight, should be an interesting game to say the least.
Both on a SEGABABA too.
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 @DallasMavs.
Tweetness
yeah but tha Thunder have youth on their side lol
They won their b2b2b this year…Damb kids! lol
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by EmmCeee on Feb 23, 2012 1:47 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
crazy right!?
two back to backs, back to back of each other with only one day off in between! (trying saying that twice as fast)
I wonder what Lakers did to make Mike Brown wonder: 'How the hell did you win championships doing this stuff?'
“It’s a constant learning process for him, coming to a group that we know how to play so well together and so forth,” Bryant said. “We have certain things that are habitual for us, whether it’s pre-game routines and other stuff. They seem shocking to him: ‘How the hell did you win championships doing this stuff?’ But it works for us. It’s just a matter of him kind of getting used to it. He’s doing it.”
He probably walked in on them meditating and doing yoga and stuff while Bynum was off reading some book.
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