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jodeke
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I'm in flux. One mind says to go all out and send a message to who ever comes next. Another says a decisive win will be sufficient. Limited minutes for Pau and Kobe. I want Andrew to get as much PT as he can to get his rhythm and wind back. Playoffs begin on the 18th.
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Nobody
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| Go Lakers! |
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Laker_Behemoth
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Play Drew four about 32-35 minutes, give Shannon and Jordan an even split of about 36-38 of the minutes at PG, and give Powell and Mbenga about 15 a piece.
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Lakercious08
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Los Angeles Lakers: Where Playoff Showtime Happens. Lakers defends Staples Center from Utah Jazz.
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pkflyers
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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| lakers better win this game |
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dragonSKULL421Leo
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject: First off, Id like to say a few things..... |
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All I can say is that Im happy with the Lakers taking the Western Conference (and taking it early). The thing that bugs me is that they COULD HAVE gotten the best record in the league......if it wasnt for the Eastern Conference being so weak, the Cavs *wouldnt* have had THAT many wins.
If you look at the big picture, the Lakers won 64 (maybe 65) games against 14 teams, to which 8 of those 14 teams won 45+ games. The Cavs won 66 (maybe 67) games against 14 teams to which ONLY 3 teams won more than 45 games.
PLUS Im hoping no one forgot, that our star player, is playing and has been playing with a really messed up shooting hand AND our young Center missed 32 games or so.
SO in my "Power Rankings" the Lakers are clear winners.......IMO.
Now onto tonights game: I dont think Phil should sit our starting players, but Im against playing them normal minutes. Id like for Shannon Brown, MBenga, and Morrison to get some decent minutes because those are the guys who need a bit more experience on the floor. |
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ahpark
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Excited for this game, but honestly, if the crowd isn't into it like on Sunday, I'll be pretty irritated. |
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ahyiah
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i want the lakers to send a message to a potential(?) playoff matchup. the biggest advantage of the jazz is in deron, so hopefully shannon brown can be effective against him defensively. farmar doesnt have the strength to match up on defense, but maybe farmar can utilize his quickness to get by deron. we'll see..
odom bynum and gasol should be able to secure all the rebounds and limit to jazz to one-and-done possessions. the jazz pretty much have no other weapons. |
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Phreaker47
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Other than shaving off some minutes for the starters, Phil isn't going to allow any impression that this game is glorified practice. They have no business fearing any team, so why not beat the hell out of Utah then say, "See you back here in a few days, suckas"?
That's the professional 'tude. |
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Phreaker47
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: First off, Id like to say a few things..... |
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| dragonSKULL421Leo wrote: | All I can say is that Im happy with the Lakers taking the Western Conference (and taking it early). The thing that bugs me is that they COULD HAVE gotten the best record in the league......if it wasnt for the Eastern Conference being so weak, the Cavs *wouldnt* have had THAT many wins.
If you look at the big picture, the Lakers won 64 (maybe 65) games against 14 teams, to which 8 of those 14 teams won 45+ games. The Cavs won 66 (maybe 67) games against 14 teams to which ONLY 3 teams won more than 45 games.
PLUS Im hoping no one forgot, that our star player, is playing and has been playing with a really messed up shooting hand AND our young Center missed 32 games or so.
SO in my "Power Rankings" the Lakers are clear winners.......IMO.
Now onto tonights game: I dont think Phil should sit our starting players, but Im against playing them normal minutes. Id like for Shannon Brown, MBenga, and Morrison to get some decent minutes because those are the guys who need a bit more experience on the floor. |
Don't worry about the Cavs... If they end up 40-1 at home, just remember who gave them the "1".
I want to make a tshirt that says "40-1", but with the "1" being made from some kind of Laker logo and colors.
Anyone have an image like that? Maybe even one of those Laker "#1" oversized foam hand things. If we meet them in the finals, I'm making that shirt. |
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KB4MVP
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject: anyone going to the game tongiht? |
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| anyone? |
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Senor Mortgage
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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Game doesn't matter to me. I just want Bynum to get 30+ mins/pushed to see if can get some start minutes in him with the upcoming 4 days off.
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safari_in_cali
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Bueller? |
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Raijin
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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| When does this game start?Nvm I'll just go look it up .. . |
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Raijin
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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Oh come one I can't wait an hour and half for the game to get started. Damn you Lakers start earlier.
Oh btw my prediction
Lakers 109
Jazz 100 |
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non-player zealot
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Kobe's 2 shots at Portland happened 5 yrs ago today. This time, it actually feels longer than 5 yrs...considering how much has happened in that span.
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Lakers For Life
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Give Bynum 40 minutes. Hopefully no foul trouble. |
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mattnz
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anyone got a link?
The atdhe.net one isn't working for me
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KBandKB
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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| imho, i believe that i fsome people are still looking for tickets right now for tongith's game, i would urge that you wait for 4 more days, save your money for playoff time baby |
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Arizzy
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:04 pm Post subject: Any links for tonight's game? |
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| I'm stuck in class and it would be much appreciated. Thanks. |
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Bas
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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Really dont care for thi game. lakers take this but i wanna see Bynum get alot of time. Also want Brown to get 25+ minutes today
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ManleySteel
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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give bynum 48 minutes!!!! guaranteed win!!!
let kobe sit back and enjoy the show!
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JJ81
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ElginBaylor
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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It'd be nice to take this one simply to get the mental edge against this team going into the playoffs. On the other hand, it'd be even sweeter if we could take them and still give our starters a nice rest.
Either way, I predict Utah is toast.
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JJ81
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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| If I was in LA, I'd be at Staples right now |
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