Silver Screen and Roll - Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers Game Stream 11/20/12A Blog devoted to Lakers News, Commentary, and Analysishttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/13178/silver-fave.jpg2012-11-21T01:53:23-08:00http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/rss/stream/34370392012-11-21T01:53:23-08:002012-11-21T01:53:23-08:00Video: Highlights - Lakers vs. Nets 11/20/12
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<p>Full video highlights from Tuesday night's game between the Lakers and the Nets. Dwight Howard dunking on Nets, literally and figuratively.</p> <p>A tough win but a quality win for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> last night against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Brooklyn Nets</a>. While it wasn't all pretty (in fact, the free throw shooting was downright despicable.) there were still plenty of highlights to be had for the purple and gold. When you have <span>Kobe Bryant</span>, <span>Pau Gasol</span>, and <span>Dwight Howard</span> on the floor there's bound to be gems. But even better? Check the 1:00 mark or so in the video when Dwight dunks on three Nets... take a peek over at the Lakers bench. <span>Robert Sacre</span> is a highlight reel of dancing and celebration; redefining the term bench presence.</p>
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https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2012/11/21/3674762/video-highlights-los-angeles-lakers-vs-brooklyn-nets-11-20-12Drew Garrison2012-11-20T23:14:19-08:002012-11-20T23:14:19-08:00Final Score: Lakers hold off Nets, 95-90
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<p>In the debut of new head coach Mike D'Antoni the Lakers put up a nailbiter of a game against the Brooklyn Nets. For all the talk of beautiful basketball and 110 points or more, it was the 2nd half defense for the Lakers that was the difference maker.</p> <p>Mike D'Antoni made his head coaching debut for the Los Angeles Lakers as the Brooklyn Nets stopped by Staples Center in a game that got off to a rousing start. A 10-0 run to open the contest had the Lakers looking like they were going to blow the doors off of this game, but one Avery Johnson timeout later and we had ourselves a ball game. The rest of the game was shot for shot, foul for foul, all the way till the final milliseconds ticked away and the Lakers remained victorious, powered by <span>Kobe Bryant</span> sinking clutch free throws to put the game out of reach for good. Lakers pull out an ugly win, 95-90.</p>
<p>For a game to start with the rhythm and energy that was there for the Lakers taking to start, it's hard to pinpoint exactly where the disconnect happened. Credit where it's due, the Nets weren't going to lay down and take a Hollywood beating, and immediately made it a competitive game between the two clubs. <span>Brook Lopez</span> had himself a great night with 23 points on 11-18 shooting, along with 7 rebounds. His mid-range game was on point and was key in the Nets fighting through not just a 10-0 run, but a red hot Bryant in the first quarter.</p>
<p>Kobe was in the business of crushing souls to start the game, hitting jumper after jumper. He ended the game with 25 points (8-15 from the field) along with an 8-10 free throw effort on a night that the Lakers were living, and dying, at the line. As a whole, the Lakers were 19-37 on free throws for an atrocious 51.4%. The Nets instilled the hack-a-Dwight strategy late in the game, who was having a harder time than Mike Tyson in a spelling bee sinking free throws. While Howard did finish with 23 points, 15 boards, and 4 blocks, his 7-19 from the charity stripe was a huge factor in the Lakers inability to pull away from Brooklyn. And, he airballed a free throw. You just don't airball free throws.</p>
<p>Still, holding a talented team in the Nets to 16 3rd quarter points followed by 17 4th quarter points is a promising sign. After a bloody shoot out with the <a href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Rockets</a> (<span>Omer Asik</span> was actually gushing blood after taking an elbow from Dwight early in the game) and having to outlast the <a href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Phoenix Suns</a>, it was the Lakers defense that guided them to a win tonight. The Lakers clearly had a hard time finding rhythm on the offensive side of the ball, marred both by spending possessions solely at the free throw line and bench lineups that struggle finding ways to score. Without <span>Steve Nash</span> on the floor to take control of the offense when it isn't filled with superstars in 4 of the 5 slots the Lakers have ran into a bit of a brick wall in finding a flow to the game. The 10 bench points split up between <span>Jordan Hill</span>, <span>Chris Duhon</span>, and <span>Antawn Jamison</span> were enough to get the win tonight, but not enough to reach the 110 point benchmark that D'Antoni will be striving for. Ironic, on a night where an offensive savant made his debut as leader of the Lakers, the defense got the job done while the offense was sputtering at best through the second half.</p>
<p><span>Deron Williams</span> quietly accumulated a double-double with 22 points (6-18) and 10 assists, along with a few lessons to read off to <span>Darius Morris</span>. While Morris did a commendable job and took responsibility in limiting his man, Williams simply outplayed Morris at times. Whether it was working off-ball to lose Morris and the team defense in rotations, backing down the 2nd year point guard in the post, or hitting him with a nasty crossover and then collecting the foul call, Deron undoubtedly took advantage of being matched up against a player as inexperienced as Darius Morris. Still, the effort was certainly there, most notably Morris' ability to shift and move his feet to keep with his man. With a player as agile as Deron Williams Darius Morris did as good a job as you can ask, and certainly above and beyond what any other Lakers point guard could have accomplished.</p>
<p>And last, but not least, <span>Metta World Peace</span> showed up with another great effort on the night. 17 points (pumped up by 4-9 from deep), 8 rebounds, and 2 steals. He's showing up to play this season, finally healthy and in the best shape he's been in since becoming a Laker (yes, reiterated for the 1000th time), and it's joyous to watch him succeed. The latest celebration? After sinking a three, Metta was running by Avery Johnson but made sure to wrap his arms around his head and rub his hair. Well done Metta, <span>Pau Gasol</span> approves of the gesture.</p>
<p>In the end the Lakers were able to put their free throw shooting woes behind them with Kobe Bryant at the line to close it out and they managed to pick up a quality win in the debut game for Mike D'Antoni. Off to Sacramento to face the <a href="https://www.sactownroyalty.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Kings</a> tomorrow night. Full recap in the morning, tacos for the fans tonight!</p>
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<td class="td-name"><span class="loss"> <a href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Brooklyn Nets</a> </span></td>
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<td class="highlight">90</td>
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<td class="td-name"><span class="win"> <a href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> </span></td>
<td>29</td>
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<td class="highlight">95</td>
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https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2012/11/20/3674500/los-angeles-lakers-hold-off-brooklyn-nets-final-score-95-90Drew Garrison2012-11-20T19:15:04-08:002012-11-20T19:15:04-08:00Lakers Vs Nets
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<p>Say hello to Mike D'Antoni.</p> <p>At long last Mike D'Antoni takes to the Laker sideline this evening. He'll be coaching the resurgent purple and gold against visitors from the Far East. To be honest I don't know quite what to think of these <a href="https://www.netsdaily.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Brooklyn Nets</a>. Their record (6-2) is splendid, good for second best in the Eastern Conference, but five of their wins have come against teams that would not make the playoffs if they started today. Their only quality win is over Boston, and the one time they played an elite team on the road (against Miami on November 7) they got stomped.</p>
<p>In any case, the battle up front is what to watch in this one. Center <span>Brook Lopez</span> is off to a terrific start, and he's been getting solid help from <span>Andray Blatche</span> and <span>Kris Humphries</span>. Not to mention, occasional Laker nemesis <span>Gerald Wallace</span> is back in the lineup after missing several games because of a sprained left ankle. <span>Dwight Howard</span>, <span>Pau Gasol</span> and <span>Jordan Hill</span> need to bring their big-boy games tonight.</p>
https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2012/11/20/3672990/lakers-nets-open-threadDexterFishmore2012-11-20T14:32:11-08:002012-11-20T14:32:11-08:00Preview: Nets at Lakers, and what could have been
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<p>Mike D'Antoni will make his coaching debut as the Brooklyn Nets enter Staples Center for what should be a great game.</p> <p><b><u>Casting Call</u></b></p>
<p><b><i><u>Los Angeles</u></i></b><b><i><u> Lakers </u></i></b><i><u>(5-5, 100.5 ppg, 95.5 points allowed)</u></i></p>
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<li> <span>Dwight Howard</span> (20 ppg, 60% fg, 1,8 apg, 11.4 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Pau Gasol</span> (14.3 ppg, 43% fg, 3.2 apg, 9.4 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Metta World Peace</span> (13.1 ppg, 40% fg, 2.1 apg, 4.9 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Kobe Bryant</span> (26.4 ppg, 52% fg, 5.4 apg, 5.7 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Darius Morris</span> (6.4 ppg, 39.6% fg, 2.9 apg, 1.8 rpg)</li>
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<p><b><i><u>Brooklyn</u></i></b><b><i><u> Nets </u></i></b><i><u>(6-2, 97.5 ppg, 92.5 points allowed) </u></i></p>
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<li> <span>Brook Lopez</span> (17.8 ppg, 53.8% fg .8 apg, 6.4 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Kris Humphries</span> (8.5 ppg, 48.1% fg, .8 apg, 9.8 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Gerald Wallace</span> (7 ppg, 54.5% fg, 3.5 apg, 3.5 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Joe Johnson</span> (15.3 ppg, 35% fg, 3.5 apg, 3.6 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Deron Williams</span> (18 ppg, 43.6% fg, 8 apg, 2.6 rpg)</li>
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<p><b><u>Plot</u></b></p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> will dig into a meaty schedule after cruising to a 4-1 record since <span>Mike Brown </span>was fired, and the six game homestand comes to a conclusion against the <strike>Brooklynettes</strike> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Brooklyn Nets</a> (6-2). This is a game that could have looked dramatically different if the dice had fallen in any number of different ways. This could have been the Dwight Howard vs. <span>Andrew Bynum</span> matchup with a revamped Nets roster touting the duo of Howard and Deron Williams in their march to claim New York as their own. Even more drastic, the Nets lineup could have been without not only Howard, but Deron as well. But, as these things go, Mark Cuban had Shark Tank business to attend to when Deron visited with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas Mavericks</a>, and Williams remained a Net. So, here we are, with what should be a great matchup in the first half of the Lakers back-to-back, and Howard cares not if Williams feels spurned over the process that eventually landed him in Los Angeles</p>
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<p>"If he's upset because I made a decision for me, then so be it. If he doesn't want to be friends because I'm on another team, then so be it. There's no need to smooth things over." - <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/lakers/post/_/id/34493/howard-puts-brooklyn-in-the-rearview">Dwight Howard via ESPN LA</a></p>
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<p>Hollywood knows drama alright. Capping off the narrative storylines tonight, Mike D'Antoni will make his coaching debut for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bickerstaff Renaissance Era has come to an end with a triumphant 4-1 record, now, D'Antoni takes control of the team he's been brought in to lead. It begins.</p>
<p>The Lakers offense wants to pick and roll all night and party every day while working to pass the 110 point benchmark that Mike D'Antoni has keyed in on for this roster. With <i>defensive stalwarts</i> like Kris Humphries and Brook Lopez providing the mortar of the brick wall of Brooklyn big men, the tandem of Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard should both be in for big nights. Still, the strength of the Nets is clearly in the remaining starters: Gerald "Crash" Wallace, "Iso" Joe Johnson, and Deron "Retired Jerry Sloan" Williams. Also, the Nets have a bench that will give them buckets with <span>Andray Blatche</span>, <span>C.J. Watson</span>, and Marshon Brooks to fill in the rotational blanks. Brooks, specifically, is having an efficient sophomore season with a remarkable 66.7% field goal percentage. The Lakers perimeter defense will need to account for not only his mid-range game, but keep in front of him as he's a threat around the rim. Of course, there's always Dwight Howard lurking in the background, but he can only account for so many mistakes.</p>
<p>With <span>Steve Nash</span> out, Darius Morris will have his hands full, having to guard another elite point guard tonight in Deron Williams. Morris' defense will be key in the matchup, just as it was against the San Antonio <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/">Spurs</a> and Frenchman <span>Tony Parker</span>. With each game the 2nd year player seems to be gaining support from those who observe the Lakers but if he can manage to take another step forward tonight he may find himself 2nd in the depth chart behind Steve Nash until further notice. He still has out of control plays that make us all shake our head, but the occurence of them has reduced. Also helping his cause? He's currently shooting 43.8% from beyond the arc. Paired up against a top tier point guard, this is a great opportunity for Morris to give the partly-new Lakers coaching staff no choice but to keep riding with the kid. It will have to be an effort similar to what he did to the aforementioned Parker, and not the on-again-off-again show against <span>Goran Dragic</span> of the Phoenix <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Suns</a>.</p>
<p>With the Lakers looking to continue to play a new brand of basketball and the Brooklyn Nets seeking validation as an elite Eastern Conference squad, this should be a great game to conclude the six game stretch the Lakers have had at Staples Center.</p>
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<p><i>Nine Inch Nails - All That Could Have Been </i></p>
<p>Breeze still carries the sound<br>Maybe I'll disappear<br>Tracks will fade in the snow<br>You won't find me here<br><br>Ice is starting to form<br>Ending what had begun<br>I am locked in my head<br>With what I've done<br>I know you tried to rescue me<br>Didn't let anyone get in<br>Left with a trace of all that was<br>And all that could have been<br><br>Please<br>Take this<br>And run far away<br>Far away from me<br>I am<br>Tainted<br>The two of us<br>Were never meant to be<br>All these<br>Pieces<br>And promises and left behinds<br>If only I could see<br>In my<br>Nothing<br>You meant everything<br>Everything to me<br>Gone fading everything<br>And all that could have been</p>
<p><i>- Drew</i></p>
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https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2012/11/20/3672888/brooklyn-nets-at-los-angeles-lakers-game-previewDrew Garrison