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Welcome to the Lakers Tweetbag, where we compile a handful of the most interesting tweets from the Lakers beat writers throughout the Twittersphere. This is a prime cut from the people who follow the in's and out's of the purple and gold for a living. Enjoy the tweets, the create-a-caption, the goodies, and a wrap-up of all the writing here at Silver Screen & Roll after every game.

Lakers Tweetbag #32

The Tweets

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The Lakers bench scored 43 points tonight. It consisted of two players. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Thatsnotnormal">#Thatsnotnormal</a></p>&mdash; Silver Screen &amp; Roll (@LakersBlog_SSR) <a href="https://twitter.com/LakersBlog_SSR/status/313498458139009025">March 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Good Dwight: "For me, it starts on defense. I have to control the paint, make sure I come out with a lot of energy."</p>&mdash; KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinDing/status/313514168361811968">March 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>As GM Mitch Kupchak acknowledged on his way out, Howard is playing exponentially better of late. Has been biggest + change for LAL.</p>&mdash; Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) <a href="https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/313502294769557504">March 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Metta World Peace: "I'm moving now again." He says he feels 98% now.</p>&mdash; Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkG_Medina/status/313517131830546432">March 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Metta World Peace revealed some of his struggles in Jan. &amp; Feb had to do w/ a popped right fibula he suffered Jan. 11 against OKC</p>&mdash; Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkG_Medina/status/313518226581626880">March 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jamison on the Lakers' turnaround: "I don't know what happened earlier in the season. If I knew I'd tell you. Every excuse in the book"</p>&mdash; Dave McMenamin (@mcten) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcten/status/313508733852459008">March 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Antawn Jamison told us on @<a href="https://twitter.com/twcsportsnet">twcsportsnet</a> that a "sense of urgency" has been key for LAL of late, now 11-3 out of the AS break.</p>&mdash; Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) <a href="https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/313499072227053568">March 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>D'Antoni on Kobe vs. PHX: "It's up to him. There's no pressure on him."</p>&mdash; Dave McMenamin (@mcten) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcten/status/313502578069618689">March 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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The Caption

Previous Winner: Hensi24 (IMAGE HERE)

Kobe: Target Acquired: Dahntay Jones. 6’6", 225lbs. Requiescat in pace.

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© Gary A. Vasquez | 17 Mar 2013

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The Goodies

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(Image from Reddit/NBA, Steve Nash at a Barmitzvah holding the Torah)

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