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Lakers all the way...

Last night's game was vast improvement..

Look forward to friday

Originally posted by celestialdemon
One of the Lakers problems last night was shooting the ball way too early in the 4th quarter. If you are nursing a slim lead with only a few minutes left in the game, why are shooting the ball with 10-12 seconds left on the shot clock? They need to have better clock management from their players and stop taking shots that look tempting.

Great post man, Fish has had this problem all season. If you have two skilled 7footers on your team you had better use them, they are both very good passers to so if you work inside out you will get a better shot.

Remember, D Fish is 34. Driving to the hole and trying to guard speeding guards is not his forte. But he does ok. I'd like to see Farmar pick his game back up. I know he just had a huge birthday party; and Laker fans remember Smush and others partying before the playoff game

Washington up next

Good win for Houston. One of my friends is a Rocket fan. Congrats CD

Thats kinda the point though guy, Fish's only shots should be stand still wide open jumpers. If he gets the ball inside first then he will get those shots all day, then he might shot better than 40%. I love that Fish has the confidence to take big shots but he has to know his limitations.

Thanks, guy. The Rockets, while not looking as impressive as they should be, are showing they can still win the majority of their games without McGrady, which is a great sign. Hopefully they can maintain that throughout the year, because I'm sure this isn't the only time T-Mac will be injured.

Good point KR

Fish did make a key 3 point shot

I wish Rad would've got some more shots

Lakers won

Defense has to be the constant down the stretch. Kobe didn't shoot well and the Lakers have to stop having Kobe bail em out. Andrew played well, Pau also. Pau make ur free throws, big guy

2-1 on the trip...3-0 would've been splendid

And...just read Lamar's been pouting about his role in the offense. Box score 3 points...and he didn't play well in the 2nd game either. Phil should keep Rad in the fourth or go with Luke Walton. Rad had the stroke goin two nites in a row and can't play in the fourth. Lamar is long and plays better defense, but 3 points and pouting...Grow the hell up

well myth... its my fave game of the year tonight. well, one of the two. toronto v portland. cant see he raps winning i must be honest, we'll see how the new coach is doing because it didnt click in utah. however, our players wont want another big loss, so its important we at least make it close.

good luck man.

Originally posted by guy222
And...just read Lamar's been pouting about his role in the offense. Box score 3 points...and he didn't play well in the 2nd game either. Phil should keep Rad in the fourth or go with Luke Walton. Rad had the stroke goin two nites in a row and can't play in the fourth. Lamar is long and plays better defense, but 3 points and pouting...Grow the hell up

Yep, we've got a couple of players at the moment who are too worried about "getting theirs". This is a championship caliber team and sacrifices will have to be made in terms of playing time, you would think that you would make the most of the playing time you do get though instead of crying about it (Josh Powell has been the model professional so far). Most of the complaining has been subdued because we have been winning, but if we lose a couple then it will become more prominent.

well myth, i dont think we could have given you a closer game. good to see the raps playing hard again, blake hit a great shot to take it at the end. i actually get to watch a full raps game tuesday nigh againts the cavs, british tv has seen my xmas list!

Lakers win again

Phil is gonna make changes in the Bench Mob

Yeah, I was up earlier than usual on a Sunday to watch the game Vandalworks. Though, I got into the game more than I should have since I have a cold and the game didn't help my sore throat. I was sooo happy Blake hit that shot.

wish i could have seen 48 minutes of it rather than the modest 2 and a bit nba.com gives. looked like a good game though. looks like we gotta take you in the rose garden!

Lakers should be ashamed of themselves with that effort. Same ole go under the screen, no big guy in paint. I love Fish...time after time, he got beat. Same with Farmar. Hey Phil, Luke is there. Rad has 11 points and he can't play again in the 4th. Don't know wat's up with Ariza. Turnovers and his usual steady defense was horrendous

Home for two. Phoenix and then payback on Friday

Am I right, Lakers fans

Blazers first home loss was a heart breaker. Magic went on a 9-0 run, including a banked in three in the final second by Turkoglu, despite being guarded very tightly.

Originally posted by guy222
Lakers should be ashamed of themselves with that effort. Same ole go under the screen, no big guy in paint. I love Fish...time after time, he got beat. Same with Farmar. Hey Phil, Luke is there. Rad has 11 points and he can't play again in the 4th. Don't know wat's up with Ariza. Turnovers and his usual steady defense was horrendous

Home for two. Phoenix and then payback on Friday

Am I right, Lakers fans

No excuse for playing like that, we seem to have gotten away from the defensive effort that was so prominent in our first few games. We may have the most talented roster in the league but that alone will not be enough if we play with no desire and pride. The Kings carved us up with dribble penetration last outing and we made no adjustments whatsoever, we deserved to lose last night.
I can only hope that this hammers home to the team that we must play tough defense and share the ball EVERY GAME, if we do that then we can go all the way.
Hopefully they come out pissed off tonight, we need to nip this mentality in the bud.

I don't understand Rad being on the bench. Lamar isn't doin anything

What a travesty that game was last night..

Hopefully things will better next game

Originally posted by koolruningz
No excuse for playing like that, we seem to have gotten away from the defensive effort that was so prominent in our first few games. We may have the most talented roster in the league but that alone will not be enough if we play with no desire and pride. The Kings carved us up with dribble penetration last outing and we made no adjustments whatsoever, we deserved to lose last night.
I can only hope that this hammers home to the team that we must play tough defense and share the ball EVERY GAME, if we do that then we can go all the way.
Hopefully they come out pissed off tonight, we need to nip this mentality in the bud.

not sure i agree about most talented roster.

I've seen two cavs games so far this season, and I have been impressed. bench players know exactly what they have to do and executed well. lebron is playing incredible, defensively hes improved vastly and with the rest of teh team playing well on the defensive end its allowed him to be more dangerous and letting him roam and intercept the passing lanes or track back for blocks.

so my raps just got smacked hard by the cavs, and we're not executing well enough and not taking it inside. we're a perimeter team yes. but you need the inside game to be working to open up the outside. something seriously isnt clicking, and i'm not sure firing sam mitchell was teh best thing to do. replacing him with an improven coach doesnt seem to be a good option.