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minorbravo Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:06 am Post subject: *** Official Bucks @ Lakers Game Thread *** |
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Scouting Report
The Milwaukee Bucks arrive in Los Angeles with confidence as they have won three in a row, four out of five and their last three road games. They also have a three game winning streak vs. us. The Bucks are playing well and playing together. Their starting lineup the last four games has been Mo Williams and Royal Ivey at guards, Bobby Simmons and Yi Jianlian at forwards, and Andrew Bogut at center. Michael Redd has missed these last four with a deep thigh bruise suffered in their game January 2nd in Miami. He is officially listed as day-to-day but we expect him to play tonight either as a starter or off the bench.
Head Coach Larry Krystkowiak has shortened his rotation the last three games using only Charlie Villanueva at the forward positions, Charlie Bell at all three small positions, and Michael Ruffin at the power positions. Big men Gadzuric and Voskuhl had been injured but are now ready to play and could see action in our game. They will use a small, quick lineup at times so we need to be ready for that.
Milwaukee is averaging 94.5 points per game with four players averaging double figures. Bell got off to a slow start this season but has averaged 19.7 points and is shooting 41.7 from the three point line the last three games. We need to make sure he is not an ‘X’ factor tonight. In the last five games Milwaukee’s bench has outscored their opponent’s bench 32.4 to 23.2. One again the battle of the benches will be worth paying special attention to tonight.
The Bucks like to run with Mo Williams pushing the ball. When they have to setup in the half court the Bucks have increased their play menu a bit since we last saw them. Coach Krystkowiak likes to script two plays to start the game and after timeouts. He is also a big-time play repeater. If a play works once, we know to expect it again the next time down court, and the next time, and the next time, until we stop it. This point was driven home to us in the November game at Milwaukee when they ran a high screen and roll with the strong corner filled repeatedly to get back into the game. We didn’t handle it well and they made us pay three times in a row. Later in the game they made us pay again with what is generically called “CHIN 15”. This is where the point passes to the other guard at the top and makes a hard basket cut off the big man. They then run a quick, high screen and roll. We will need to do a better job of stopping these plays.
There are two other parts of the game that we need to pay attention to tonight. First, the Bucks are 8th in the NBA in offensive rebounding so we must do the job on the boards. Second, Milwaukee has gone through stretches this season where they have played a lot of zone defense. We should be ready to attack it if we see it.
Probable Starters
Lakers Bucks
Fisher Williams
Bryant Ivey
Walton Simmons
Odom Jianlian
Bynum Bogut
Lakers Injury Report
Kwame Brown: Moderate Ankle & Knee Sprains - Probable
Chris Mihm: Right Ankle Bursitis - Out
Vladimir Radmanovic: Sprained Right Ankle - Doubtful
Sasha Vujacic: Sprained Left Ankle & Back Spasms - Questionable
Bucks Injury Report
INJURY REPORT
Desmond Mason: Left Thumb Surgery - Out
David Noel: Sprained Right Wrist - Day-to-Day
Michael Redd: Left Quad Contusion - Day-to-Day
Extra Info
This will be the 115th meeting between the two teams with the Lakers holding a 71-43 all-time series advantage. In their last 10 games against Milwaukee, the Lakers are 7-3 against the Bucks and have won 19 of the last 24 overall. The Lakers are 6-2 all-time against the Bucks at STAPLES Center and are 8-2 in their last 10 home games (13-2 in their last 15 home games vs. Milwaukee). Under head coach Phil Jackson, the Lakers are 10-5 against the Bucks. In 20 games including 17 starts against Milwaukee, Kobe Bryant is averaging 23.0 points against the Bucks. _________________ The only thing standing between me and greatness, is me.
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Cardom Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:07 am Post subject: |
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As long as Charlie Villanueva doesn't torch us for 48pts, we win.
LAL 115
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AJLakerFan Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:09 am Post subject: |
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With all the love that Bynum's getting from around the country today and deservedly so, I just hope that he don't LAY AND EGG against Milwaukee, tonight !!! |
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999 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:37 am Post subject: |
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payback is a b |
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Great One Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:52 am Post subject: |
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Lakers999 wrote: | payback is a b |
After what the lakers did to NO. I expect decimation _________________ "Nobody hates the good ones. They hate the great ones." - KB |
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ocho Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:53 am Post subject: |
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a win tonight will be our biggest winning streak of the year.
espn's accuscore has us a 79% favorite to win. _________________ 14-5-3-12 |
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Fearthefearer Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers 108
Bucks 93 _________________ Kobe, if you want to be a hero, you have to take hero shots. --Bob Costas |
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oldschool32 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:30 pm Post subject: |
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I read a few days ago that Redd would probably come off of the bench. Not sure if its true or not.
No excuses tonight. Come out with that intense defense, and go at them at both ends of the floor. _________________ "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."-The Greatest |
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hellsling Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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Actually the Bucks play a lot better without Redd because without Redd the team actually plays as a team. Andrew Bogut is a solid defender and I expect him to cause problems for Bynum. Mo Williams is a great scorer and hopefully Farmar/ Fisher rotation can some how slow him down. My greatest fear is Charlie V. and Yi Jian Lian because they are streaky players and can go off at anytime. Hopefully we win and repay them back for the loss. Go Lakers!!!! |
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AJLakerFan Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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I think it's going to be a free taco night tonight. |
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kemi4kobes Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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yikes, i really hope we dont lay an egg tonight.
bucks will be ready for us _________________ "I wish I could draw a picture of the look on their faces..... For a time, it was like he was on the court by himself. It's like God put Kobe here for us to watch him play basketball." - LO On KB8's Performance Against the Clips 07/01/06 |
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Lakers For Life Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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Can't wait for this game. If Lakers keep up their intensity and energy I expect them to blow them out. It's payback time. If Lakers come out lathargic, it could be a battle. |
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kontrast Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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Bucks - 96
Lakers - 122
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Roger O. Thornhill Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers 173
Bucks 62 |
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Sportsmuze Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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WOOT MY FIRST LIVE GAME THIS SEASON!!!!! HURRAHHH!!!
I WANT TACOOOOSSSS!!!!! |
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Mike D Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers 114
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maddprophet Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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bynum crapping all over the former #1 pick, thats what i wanna see _________________ Spark the ism, my expertism, is lyracism, my flow will take you over like I was hypnotism...so where's the lighter, to start the cypher.... |
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Mr. EiGhTy-OnE Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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maddprophet wrote: | bynum crapping all over the former #1 pick, thats what i wanna see |
unless Bogut "googled" how to stop Bynum _________________ "When (Kobe) gets you on life support, he won't give you mouth to mouth. HE PULLS THE PLUG." -stu |
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KBryantisclutch Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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Prediction: Lakers 107 Bucks 92. Taco's for the crowd. Awful tacos if you will. |
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baconbish Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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woot ill be there too
sadly all the laker games ive ever been to they lost (last game was the celtics game).
if they lose tonight, you can blame it on me. |
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LakersMDGurl Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers999 wrote: | payback is a b |
Just ask the Hornets!!! _________________ New Beginings |
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FreakofNature Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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Kobe: 28 points in 32 minutes ( wont play in the 4th because we are blowing out yet another team ),on 9 for 18 shooting,2 three's and 8 for 9 from the line,throw in 5 dimes and 6 boards...
Bynum: 16 and 11 in 29 minutes...
LO: 14 and 10 in 32 minutes...
Lakers: 114
Bucks: 94
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Choson1 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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we're gonna blow them out. we're on a roll right now. |
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lakerjoshua Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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LA 105
MIL 95
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postandpivot Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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lakerjoshua wrote: | LA 105
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I want a Blow out. i'm not going to lie to you. a blow out is the kind of revenge you need.
i've always said everytime we lose to a team we're not supposed to lose to. we need to win 3 games in a row to erase the taste. everytime we lose bad to a good team(celtics) we need to decimate any weak teams until we meet another good team. we've been doing that. lets not stop. Keep the blow out buss rolling. |
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