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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:47 pm Post subject: *** Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz (04/17/21/ Gm# 57) *** |
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz
Saturday, Apr.17, 2021 • 1:30 PM PT | Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
*TEAM ROSTERS:(link)
* GAME CHART / TEAM STATS (Link)
*INJURY REPORT(Link)
Los Angeles Lakers
L. James, A. Davis, J. Dudley - Out
Utah Jazz
D. Mitchell
* MEDIA
ESPN, SpecSN, NBALP
KSPN/KWKW-LA
"You can't be held captive by the fear of failure or the fear of what people may say." KOBE ******* LET'S GO LAKERS
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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LET'S GO LAKERS!!!
Out-Play the Jazz!!
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Halflife Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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Assuming spida sits |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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Let’s Go Lakers!!!! |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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If Mitchell is not playing the Lakers have to win at least 1, and honestly both at home. |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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LakerSD wrote: | If Mitchell is not playing the Lakers have to win at least 1, and honestly both at home. |
You are underestimating the Jazz and there very nice depth
They have guys who can go off for 20+ points, Clarkson and Ingles and Bojan in particular...
It’s gonna be tough even without Mitchell |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | LakerSD wrote: | If Mitchell is not playing the Lakers have to win at least 1, and honestly both at home. |
You are underestimating the Jazz and there very nice depth
They have guys who can go off for 20+ points, Clarkson and Ingles and Bojan in particular...
It’s gonna be tough even without Mitchell |
I’m not underestimating them. Their main star is out.
We have depth. They have depth. No excuses for anything less than 1-1. |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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LakerSD wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | LakerSD wrote: | If Mitchell is not playing the Lakers have to win at least 1, and honestly both at home. |
You are underestimating the Jazz and there very nice depth
They have guys who can go off for 20+ points, Clarkson and Ingles and Bojan in particular...
It’s gonna be tough even without Mitchell |
I’m not underestimating them. Their main star is out.
We have depth. They have depth. No excuses for anything less than 1-1. |
It will be nice if Kuzma finds his groove I feel like he’s key in the Jazz mini series. |
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DrDent Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe _________________ "One thing I admire about Kuzma is his unwavering confidence. He truly has no idea that he’s not as good as he thinks." - Killer_Z |
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Snipes Star Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | LakerSD wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | LakerSD wrote: | If Mitchell is not playing the Lakers have to win at least 1, and honestly both at home. |
You are underestimating the Jazz and there very nice depth
They have guys who can go off for 20+ points, Clarkson and Ingles and Bojan in particular...
It’s gonna be tough even without Mitchell |
I’m not underestimating them. Their main star is out.
We have depth. They have depth. No excuses for anything less than 1-1. |
It will be nice if Kuzma finds his groove I feel like he’s key in the Jazz mini series. |
The key in the Jazz mini series is to not lose by more than 30. |
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danzag Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:11 am Post subject: |
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LET'S GO LAKERS!
NO SLEEP 'TIL #18! |
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Treble Clef Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:03 am Post subject: |
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LakerSD wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | LakerSD wrote: | If Mitchell is not playing the Lakers have to win at least 1, and honestly both at home. |
You are underestimating the Jazz and there very nice depth
They have guys who can go off for 20+ points, Clarkson and Ingles and Bojan in particular...
It’s gonna be tough even without Mitchell |
I’m not underestimating them. Their main star is out.
We have depth. They have depth. No excuses for anything less than 1-1. |
Same. I was expecting the lakers to win at least one of the two games if Utah was fully healthy. Since Mitchell is out for both games, a sweep should be the goal. |
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:12 am Post subject: |
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I love the confidence. Just don’t see it happening.
It would be miraculous to somehow earn a split with Utah.
Mitchell being out hurts them but they are a much more balanced team then the Lakers. They run a system and have players that can fill the void much better then the Lakers have put together.
I’ll be hoping for a miracle as I watch though!
A split with Dallas seems more attainable. Even that could be an issue if they start dropping 3s at a high percentage. We will see, that is why they play the games. |
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:15 am Post subject: |
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Gobert licking his chops seeing DS and THT's shot selection. |
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Theseus Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:19 am Post subject: |
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Lakers only have 3 players out? Wow, when did we have such fortuitous health? |
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:23 am Post subject: |
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This should be a W.
Quote: | Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley Jr., and Derrick Favors will sit out Jazz’s game vs. Lakers today on ESPN, sources tell ESPN. Donovan Mitchell is out with an ankle injury. Jazz are on a back-to-back after beating Pacers Friday. |
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chrisca91 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:23 am Post subject: |
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Treble Clef wrote: | LakerSD wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | LakerSD wrote: | If Mitchell is not playing the Lakers have to win at least 1, and honestly both at home. |
You are underestimating the Jazz and there very nice depth
They have guys who can go off for 20+ points, Clarkson and Ingles and Bojan in particular...
It’s gonna be tough even without Mitchell |
I’m not underestimating them. Their main star is out.
We have depth. They have depth. No excuses for anything less than 1-1. |
Same. I was expecting the lakers to win at least one of the two games if Utah was fully healthy. Since Mitchell is out for both games, a sweep should be the goal. |
Pass over whatever you're smoking. How on earth do you expect a g-league caliber team to compete with a NBA caliber team?
We will get swept, both games we will lose by 20+. Lakers suck without AD and Lebron. |
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:23 am Post subject: |
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Woj:
Quote: | Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley Jr., and Derrick Favors will sit out Jazz’s game vs. Lakers today on ESPN, sources tell ESPN. Donovan Mitchell is out with an ankle injury. Jazz are on a back-to-back after beating Pacers Friday. |
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Four Decade Bandwagon Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:25 am Post subject: |
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Theseus wrote: | Lakers only have 3 players out? Wow, when did we have such fortuitous health? |
That could easily change by game time.
With all the sprains, spasms, infections and lost toenails piling up, who knows who plays and is not limping around.
Having the two main stars out for such an extended time is taking its toll.
*Edit* The Woj injury report sure changes things. Interesting development
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:28 am Post subject: |
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ocho wrote: | This should be a W.
Quote: | Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley Jr., and Derrick Favors will sit out Jazz’s game vs. Lakers today on ESPN, sources tell ESPN. Donovan Mitchell is out with an ankle injury. Jazz are on a back-to-back after beating Pacers Friday. |
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Happy to see Mitchell has no structural damage, and that LA has a chance today.
Basketball gods taking care of both teams. |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:30 am Post subject: |
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LET'S GO LAKERS!!!
.......... Kick Utah's Jazz!! |
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:33 am Post subject: |
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Four Decade Bandwagon wrote: | Theseus wrote: | Lakers only have 3 players out? Wow, when did we have such fortuitous health? |
That could easily change by game time.
With all the sprains, spasms, infections and lost toenails piling up, who knows who plays and is not limping around.
Having the two main stars out for such an extended time is taking its toll.
*Edit* The Woj injury report sure changes things. Interesting development |
The Lakers are really banged up.
The strategy now would seem to limit more injuries.
Stay in playoff spot as goal. Not much to gain by moving up one or two.
Only top or second gets the easier teams.
Get everyone healthy for playoffs. |
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danzag Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:41 am Post subject: |
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ocho wrote: | This should be a W.
Quote: | Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley Jr., and Derrick Favors will sit out Jazz’s game vs. Lakers today on ESPN, sources tell ESPN. Donovan Mitchell is out with an ankle injury. Jazz are on a back-to-back after beating Pacers Friday. |
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This definitely should be a W. No excuses |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:15 am Post subject: |
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danzag wrote: | ocho wrote: | This should be a W.
Quote: | Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley Jr., and Derrick Favors will sit out Jazz’s game vs. Lakers today on ESPN, sources tell ESPN. Donovan Mitchell is out with an ankle injury. Jazz are on a back-to-back after beating Pacers Friday. |
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This definitely should be a W. No excuses |
If you can’t win this one...
They also had to expend a lot of energy coming back from 17 down against the Pacers. |
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BlueNGold Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:31 am Post subject: |
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Theseus wrote: | Lakers only have 3 players out? Wow, when did we have such fortuitous health? |
We'll see if Drum is a late scratch.
I'm hoping Kieff gets back today.
This is suddenly a winnable and needed game. |
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