Silver Screen and Roll - Game Stream: Charlotte Bobcats at Los Angeles LakersA Blog devoted to Lakers News, Commentary, and Analysishttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/13178/silver-fave.jpg2012-12-19T04:34:41-08:00http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/rss/stream/35475872012-12-19T04:34:41-08:002012-12-19T04:34:41-08:00A gut-checking moment as Lakers top Bobcats
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<p>The Lakers fought their way out of an 18 point deficit and recorded their first 4th quarter comeback of the season against the Bobcats. A frantic finish to a game that served as a gut-check moment for the Lakers.</p> <blockquote>
<p>"There’s no excuse for giving up 117 points, giving up 35- or 40-point quarters, there's no excuse for not running back on defense, there’s no excuse on a couple of schemes we have to get done," D’Antoni said.</p>
<p>"The only excuse there is that they’re not quite tuned in. It’s not natural, but it will come. <u>I just don’t think we’ve had a ‘gut-checking’ moment yet</u>. At some point, we’re going to draw a line in the sand and that’s it, you have to fight." -<i> <a href="http://lakers.ocregister.com/2012/12/09/dantoni-lakers-need-a-gut-check-moment/75103/" target="_blank">December 9th, 2012 - Kevin Ding, OC Register</a></i></p>
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<p>Tuesday night the Los Angeles Lakers were run down by the Charlotte Bobcats. A team full of young and athletic players pushed the tempo and took advantage of a Lakers team that is susceptible to miserable quarters, and halves, of defense. As the Bobcats landed blow after blow it looked as if the purple and gold would lose to a team on an 11 game losing streak. A team with the worst defense in the league. A team featuring <span>Kemba Walker</span>, <span>Gerald Henderson</span>, <span>Michael Kidd-Gilchrist</span>, <span>Byron Mullens</span>, and <span>Bismack Biyombo</span> as their starting five. Despair, and fear, set into the hearts of the faithful fans. Frustration boiled over watching the Lakers continue to underperform. Was this the rock bottom we were witnessing; the fans booing loudly in Staples as the Bobcats had their way with the "mighty" Los Angeles Lakers. The rafters hosting a crowd of banners looking down on the team in shame and embarrassment.</p>
<p><i>Here's the gut-check moment</i>.</p>
<p>Do you lose to a team, at home, on an 11 game losing streak? Do you fail to win when you have <span>Kobe Bryant</span>, <span>Pau Gasol</span>, and <span>Dwight Howard</span> out on the floor? Or do you fight back from the 18 point deficit and find a way to squeak out a win?</p>
<p>The Lakers certainly didn't play a good game of basketball. Laucnhing up 31 three pointers while only making 10 isn't the greatest plan of action against a team that can push the ball against the old bones wearing Lakers jerseys. Giving up 18 offensive rebounds, 7 of which went to Bismack Biyombo alone, is a disaster. Tinkering with the lineup; first starting <span>Devin Ebanks</span> (he only played a 4:49 stretch in the first quarter and never saw the floor again), then trying all sorts of cutesy things with Dwight, Pau, and Metta, is certainly a path leading to confused players and roles. Dwight Howard having another 5 turnovers while trying to establish a post presence, especially when trying to utilize the 4 out 1 in they've been showing lately, was problematic.</p>
<p><i>The Lakers were playing losing basketball.</i></p>
<p>This was a game by and large the Bobcats deserved to win. They hit tough shots, hustled on the glass, and wore the Lakers out while playing to their strengths. They played a complete game of basketball while the Lakers struggled to put it together beyond 30% of the game. Early on, the Bobcats certainly had Lady Luck on their side as no matter how well defended their shots were they found their way through the hoop. Eventually it caught up, and when they looked back what was left behind in the wake of their destruction was an 18 point lead in Staples. Kemba Walker was dominant, scoring 24 points on 12-24, dropping 7 dimes, and gathering 5 boards for his team. Walker blew by <span>Chris Duhon</span> for the majority of the game and was quick to unleash his floater that even the wingspan of Dwight Howard couldn't affect.</p>
<p>Of course in his return to Los Angeles <span>Ramon Sessions</span> had a very productive night off the bench. 17 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, and the reminder of the promise he showed early on in his stint with the Lakers. At $5 million a year over the next two years the Bobcats have quite a backup point guard to spell Kemba Walker with. Adding to the scoring was Gerald Henderson, who ended his night with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 absolutely <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmTx9egEgzY" target="_blank">WOW moment in which he threw down (literally) a monster dunk</a></b>. There's a trend here as we run down what the Bobcats did to succeed against the Lakers. They grabbed rebounds (they won the battle 50-46) and moved the ball (24 total assists on the night).</p>
<p>Yes, the Lakers were reeling. A quick left and an overhand right from the Bobcats had the Lakers on the ropes with the weight of an 18 point deficit and the crowd letting them know what they thought in waves of disgruntled and frustrated boos. With 5:30 left in the 3rd quarter, down 80-62, the line had finally been drawn in the sand for the Lakers. It was time to fight back.</p>
<p>By the time the Lakers had brawled their way back into the game there was 9:52 left in the 4th quarter, and they were up 86-84. Holding the Bobcats to six points as they grabbed hold of the lead speaks to how important it is for the Lakers to embrace playing lockdown defense. Both big men were actively engaged defensively as Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol combined for 8 blocks (they each had 4 on the night). <span>Metta World Peace</span> had ANOTHER stellar game with his new-found bench enforcer role. Four steals on the night for MWP, with the majority coming while he played Byron Mullens in the power forward slot, were huge in this game. Over the last three games (all wins) he's had a total of 11 steals and has been instrumental for the Lakers defense. Against the Bobcats he had a absolutely monstrous 91 defensive rating, and while advanced defensive stats certainly have a great deal of room for growth and clarity, it adds up to how important he was for the Lakers as they needed every shred of fight they could muster. If there's one thing that no one can knock MWP on it's the amount of hustle and heart he plays with. Yes, at times his shots are errant. Yes, at times he becomes a victim of the moment. His emphatic play, though, has become a key in the Lakers finding a pulse on a nightly basis.</p>
<p>Time was dwindling down, though, and the teams exchanged baskets in the 4th. The Bobcats pushed back after being blitzed by a suddenly lively Lakers team. Kobe Bryant was there, though, to close the door on the Bobcats, with two critical possessions in the final 1:30 of the game. The Lakers had a comfy 101-97 lead with :52 to go in the 4th. Barring a complete collapse, and missed free throws, Bryant had done everything he could to hoist a win for the Lakers.</p>
<p><i>Not yet, not everything.</i></p>
<p>The collapse began. With under a minute to go and a four point differential, the Lakers needed to do everything in their power to prevent a three point play. Ramon Sessions drove the lane for a layup, was fouled in the process, and Howard committed a SILLY goaltend on a layup that had no earthly chance of going in. At the line, Sessions sank the gift from Howard, and suddenly the safe 4 point point lead was anything but. With 47 seconds left in the game the Lakers had a one point lead and a chance to put the game away. With the ball in his hands, Kobe Bryant took a high screen from Howard and the franchise center rolled to the basket. <i>Nothing</i> but the rim in front of him. As Kobe separated from the screen and his defender he pulled up, faded away, and missed a tough 21 foot jumper that the Bobcats recovered. All while Howard could have flushed it down with a well placed pass, but I digress.</p>
<p>The grand finale was now in the hands of the Bobcats, with 21 seconds remaining, and chance to stun the Lakers at home.</p>
<p>Something strange happened in a season that has been exasperating for both players and fans alike, though. As Kemba Walker drove past Kobe Bryant and right into the paint with the intention of delivering the knockout punch to the Lakers. Dwight Howard rotated over and slapped the attempt against the glass. The ball magically found it's way into the hands of Gerald Henderson, who instantly recognized there was no defense under the rim after Kemba drew away both Howard and Bryant, caught the ball in stride, and drove to the rim just as his teammate did. With absolutely no defense to alter his shot he gently rolled the ball up towards the hoop. And roll it did, right off of the rim and down into the paint. Byron Mullens scrambled for the rebound and flailed about, eventually sending the ball out to <span>Ben Gordon</span> in the midst of the chaos.</p>
<p><i>Oh boy, here it comes.</i></p>
<p>As the buzzer sounded and the ball flew towards the rim it was difficult to imagine the ball not finding it's home. After two missed opportunities, certainly the Lakers couldn't dodge a third knockout punch. <i>But they did</i>. The streamers fell down from the rafters, caressing a crowd that was cheering wildly despite booing the Lakers as the Bobcats built an 18 point lead. This was more heart attack than gut-check. In fact, this was roughly four heart attacks. Yes, the Lakers won, but in as distressing a fashion as possible.</p>
<p><i>But they won.</i></p>
<p>It wasn't sexy, it isn't worth being stuck to the fridge with a magnet, but it's a win. The third straight in fact. Yes, the Lakers have now beaten two teams without integral pieces of their roster and a floundering Bobcats team that has now lost 12 straight games and has the <i>worst</i> defense in the league. Down 18, looking as flat as we've come to expect as of late, the Lakers turned this game around and found a way to win while losing going into the 4th quarter for the first time this season. Kobe Bryant had another productive game, scoring 30 points (9-20), passing for 7 assists, and grabbing 6 rebounds. A new "record" for Kobe to claim as well against the Bobcats, as he becomes the only player 34 or older to record 7 straight 30+ point games in league history. Oh, and this is the third straight game where Kobe has scored 30 points and the Lakers won.</p>
<p>In other news, Pau Gasol had a very Pau Gasol return for the Lakers. 10 points (3-10), 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocked shots. His offense was certainly out of rhythm as he bobbled a few passes and missed all but one of his jumpers. Of note, D'Antoni made an effort to separate Howard and Gasol's time on the floor and elected to sit Pau in the game's final minutes. Overall, though, Pau looked great and was moving much more fluid than before his time away from the Lakers. Hopefully the tendinitis is behind him and he can continue to play at the pace he showed Tuesday night. On multiple possessions he was the first or second man on the other end of the court in transition, and while it didn't pay immediate dividends on this particular night, that kind of hustle will turn into a net gain for the Lakers and Gasol in time. The main takeaways from Gasol's return? He can move again, his defense was spirited as he blocked 4 shots, the Lakers finally have a player who actively tries to create for Dwight, and he still needs to find his groove on the offensive end.</p>
<p>The Lakers won, their guts were checked, and our nerves were wracked. A big layoff until Saturday's game against the <a href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Golden State Warriors</a>, and more searching for the Lakers until then. Will Steve Nash be ready for Saturday's game? Will Mike D'Antoni adjust his rotations (he has already stated Kobe Bryant will be sliding up to small forward and <span>Jodie Meeks</span> will be starting at shooting guard)? Can Pau find a role and minutes that suit his abilities? Will D'Antoni find a way to utilize both <span>Antawn Jamison</span> (healthy and received a DNP-CD) and <span>Jordan Hill</span> in his big man rotation? Even with a win, the Lakers are surrounded by questions. A turbulent season similar to this turbulent win. Hopeful they both end the same, with the Lakers finding a way to win as the final buzzer sounds. Final score tonight, 101-100.</p>
<p><i>- Drew</i></p>
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https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2012/12/19/3783384/los-angeles-lakers-win-charlotte-bobcats-final-score-101-100Drew Garrison2012-12-18T22:34:39-08:002012-12-18T22:34:39-08:00Final Score: Lakers reverse Bobcats 101-100
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<p>After letting Charlotte build up a big lead, the Los Angeles Lakers finally turned up the energy to survive with a much needed win.</p> <p>In a season filled with seemingly endless frustration, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> damn near provided another batch tonight. At least they won.</p>
<p>The 1st half was straight from the blueprint of bad basketball that the Lakers have made their home: too many turnovers, not enough energy, and an opposing team making way too many shots. The 2nd half looked to be more of the same, with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats">Bobcats</a> building an 18 point lead, but finally, finally, the Lakers found some energy, some cohesion, and some defensive success. After giving up 78 points through 2.5 quarters to a team averaging 96 pts/game, the Lakers held Charlotte to just six points the rest of the quarter, and 22 points in the final 18 minutes. The defensive effort proved vital, as the Lakers needed every point (and some luck on a hilariously wild final sequence that saw a missed uncontested layup and a 15 foot shot that landed 20 feet from the basket) to end up victorious by the final score of 101-100.</p>
<p>Leading the way for the Lakers once again was <span>Kobe Bryant</span>. Bean scored 30 points for the 7th straight game (which no one his age has ever done), and added six boards, seven assists and "only" two turnovers. He shot well from the field and scored at an efficient clip, and he drained a few of those ridiculous late game jumpers that we all know so well (he also missed one that we know well, but the Lakers survived it this time). <span>Dwight Howard</span> was big on the defensive side of things at times, but his numbers (16 pts, 18 boards, 4 blocks) look better than they were, and he continued his frustrating tendency to turn off on the defensive side of things. Still, this was one of Dwight's good games.</p>
<p>And the big news, personnel wise, was the return of <span>Pau Gasol</span>. Pau struggled mightily from the field, but his movement was much improved from earlier this season, and he provided the all important patient-zero for contagious passing to infect the rest of the team (in the early first half at least). Gasol didn't play all that well, but he did everything right. Or maybe the opposite, I'm not sure.</p>
<p>Cheering one point wins against (very) bad teams at home has been what Lakers Nation has been reduced to this season, but the big comeback at least showed a team that cares. It ended up being ugly, and it was far more difficult than it should have been, but winning, like passing, can be contagious. The Lakers are a team desperately in need of catching the bug.</p>
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<p>Pau Gasol is expected to make his return for the Lakers as the Bobcats visit Staples Center. Can the Lakers three-peat single game victories?</p> <p><u><b>Casting Call</b></u></p>
<p><i><u><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> </b>(11-14, 102.1 ppg, 99.3 ppg allowed)</u></i></p>
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<li> <span>Dwight Howard</span> (18.2 ppg, 57.9% fg, 2 apg, 11.9 rpg)</li>
<li>Pau Gasol (12.6 ppg, 42.9% fg, 3.5 apg, 8.8 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Metta World Peace</span> (13.3 ppg, 42.9% fg, 1.7 apg, 5.8 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Kobe Bryant</span> (29.5 ppg, 47.8% fg, 5 apg, 5.2 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Chris Duhon</span> (4.7 ppg, 44.9% fg, 3.9 apg, 2 rpg)</li>
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<p><i><u><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats">Charlotte Bobcats</a> </b>(7-16, 96 ppg, 103.9 ppg allowed)</u></i></p>
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<li> <span>Bismack Biyombo</span> (4.6 ppg, 49.4% fg, .3 apg, 6.4 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Byron Mullens</span> (11.8 ppg, 38% fg, 1.2 apg, 7.3 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Michael Kidd-Gilchrist</span> (10.5 ppg, 47.9% fg, 1.7 apg, 6.3 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Gerald Henderson</span> (13.2 ppg, 43.7% fg, 1.5 apg, 3 rpg)</li>
<li> <span>Kemba Walker</span> (18.1 ppg, 42.8% fg, 6.1 apg, 3.1 rpg)<br>
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<p><u><b>Plot</b></u></p>
<p>The Los Angeles Lakers return to Staples after a road trip in which they went 2-2 with plenty of optimism to be had. Riding an <i>electrifying</i> two game winning streak (count 'em, two), they face the Charlotte Bobcats Tuesday night. Yes, the Bobcats, who seem to give the Lakers fits for whatever forsaken reason. The two franchises have faced off 15 times, and the Bobcats are leading the all-time series at 8-7. The Bobcats, everybody. Tonight could be the night the Lakers finally even the score, though.</p>
<p>The 'Cats, currently, are on an 11 game losing streak. Their last win came November 24th against the... wait for it... <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a>. The Bobcats are giving up 103.9 points per game, the absolute floor of the league. Pulling your hair out over the Lakers lackluster defense? A defensive rating of 110.3 per 100 possessions would be enough to turn <span>Andrew Bynum</span> into <b><a target="_blank" href="http://i2.listal.com/image/809361/600full-don-king.jpg">Don King</a></b> over an 82 game season. They don't have a single player in rotation that has a defensive rating better than 107.</p>
<p>This isn't a team the Lakers should struggle with. Will they? Up and down, Jekyll and Hyde, cats and dogs; this team is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjBMznQDWJk"><b>a different animal <i>and the same beast</i></b> </a> more often than not so there's no telling what purple and gold squad will show up Tuesday evening. The Bobcats have precisely what the Lakers lack: youth and athleticism around the perimeter. They are led by sophomore player Kemba Walker (18.1 ppg, 42.8% fg, 6.1 apg). He has certainly improved in his 2nd year in the league, and<b> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rufusonfire.com/2012/12/18/3779164/what-does-kemba-walkers-quarterly-decline-say-about-the-bobcats">I'll leave it to Rufus on Fire's Ben Swanson</a> </b>to give a synopsis of what Kemba is doing with Charlotte to start the season.</p>
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<p>He has scored in double digits in every game but one: the abomination of an outlier that was the Oklahoma City game. In 23 games this season, Walker has shot below 40 percent in just seven. It's been a stunning turnaround from the previous year, when Walker could show up with an impressive scoring night or an underwhelming night when next to nothing fell through the hoop. - <i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rufusonfire.com/2012/12/18/3779164/what-does-kemba-walkers-quarterly-decline-say-about-the-bobcats">Ben Swanson, Rufus on Fire</a></i></p>
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<p>The Bobcats second leading scoring is coming off the bench and goes by the name of <span>Ramon Sessions</span>. In 26.7 minute per game Sessions is averaging 14.4 points per game and 4.1 assists. When Ramon left the Lakers he was averaging 12.7 points per game and 6.2 assists in 30.5 minutes per game. That abnormally high three point percentage most raised their eyebrows at and considered an outlier for a historically below average shooter? Yeah, Sessions returned to his poor three point shooting ways, now a 27.3% shooter from deep. Back to Earth Ramon plummeted, though you could say he did just that in the playoffs. Regardless, his $10 million over two years deal as a backup point guard with Charlotte certainly looks good considering the Lakers are paying Chris Duhon and <span>Steve Blake</span> $15.6 million over that same period.</p>
<p>Another Bobcat to keep an eye on is <span>Ben Gordon</span> who from beyond the arc is shooting at a 43.9% clip. While the Lakers came out with the victory in Philly, they also gave up multiple wide open looks from the corner that, luckily for them, didn't go in. With the defensive rotations still being a problem Ben Gordon will likely be able to tiptoe his way to the corner for a handful of open threes as well. In fact, while the Bobcats have struggled to shoot from deep, they're shooting 43% from both corners.</p>
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<p>All this aside, most important in this game is the expected return of Pau Gasol. Having missed time since December 2nd as he treated tendinitis in both of his knees <b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2012/12/16/3774934/nba-lakers-injury-pau-gasol-expected-to-play-tuesday-against-charlotte-bobcats">he is "expected" to make his return</a></b>. The Lakers have been starting DEVIN EBANKS at power forward. Yes, this is a step forward. The Lakers just swapped out starting Ebanks for Pau Gasol, for absolutely nothing. Keep an eye on his minutes, and where he finds himself in the offense. His ability to facilitate and operate around the elbow will be a welcome addition to an offense that has been living by perimeter shooting.</p>
<p>The light at the end of the tunnel is quickly approaching for the Lakers. With <b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2012/12/16/3774934/nba-lakers-injury-pau-gasol-expected-to-play-tuesday-against-charlotte-bobcats">Pau Gasol's return</a></b>, and <span>Steve Nash</span> being <b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2012/12/17/3778102/steve-nash-participates-in-first-practice-hopes-to-play-christmas">hopeful to return by Christmas</a></b>, and even<b> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2012/12/17/3778824/steve-nash-eyeing-return-saturday-against-golden-state-warriors">possibly as soon as the Lakers' next game</a></b> (!) Saturday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Golden State Warriors</a>, it may be time for the Lakers to start switching gears and getting their act together.</p>
<p><b>**UPDATE**</b></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2012/12/18/3781098/pau-gasol-officially-starting-for-lakers-tuesday-night-against-bobcats"><b>Pau Gasol officially starting tonight!</b><i><b> </b></i></a></p>
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<p><i>- Drew</i></p>
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