Game Blog: Spurs vs. Lakers - Apr. 20

[Dex]

San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Friday, April 20th, 2012
8:30 PM Central / 9:30 PM Eastern
AT&T Center
TV: ESPN, KENS, KCAL-LAL



Preview: http://www.nba.com/games/20120420/LA...t2hp0021100941



Let's show these clowns Tuesday wasn't the exception; it was the rule.

[Manu-20]

I think the spurs win this one in a blowout

[Mugen]

Go Spurs.

[timtonymanu]

Go Spurs Go!!!!!

FTL.

[Robz4000]

'Spurs Win!' girl posted? Spurs will win this.

[loveforthegame]

Hope the Spurs come out with the same energy and aggressiveness they did in LA.

Would feel a lot better about the game if Pop were to start Splitter again but I have doubts about that. I fear we'll see Blair again.

FTL though. Go Spurs!!

[Dex]

Hope the Spurs come out with the same energy and aggressiveness they did in LA.

Would feel a lot better about the game if Pop were to start Splitter again but I have doubts about that. I fear we'll see Blair again.

FTL though. Go Spurs!!

I'm putting my bets on Duncan/Diaw as the starting lineup.

[Robz4000]

I'm putting my bets on Duncan/Diaw as the starting lineup.

Agreed. If Pop starts Blair again the Spurs are in for a world of hurt. Start Diaw or Bonner if not Splitter.

[DPG21920]

I absolutely can't see this being a blow out for the Spurs. They just can't shoot that well again if presented with the same shots. They may shoot well, but not that well and Kobe will be rested and energized (I expect a little bit of rust to start, then a solid game).

[TheSkeptic]

I'm putting my bets on Duncan/Diaw as the starting lineup.

Likewise. I'm hoping the offense can be extra sharp tonight because I don't think Diaw is quite long enough to stop Gasol.

Hopefully Kobe's rusty on his first game back.

[Manu-20]

Likewise. I'm hoping the offense can be extra sharp tonight because I don't think Diaw is quite long enough to stop Gasol.

Hopefully Kobe's rusty on his first game back.

I though diaw did a really good job on gasol he didnt let him post him up very much or give him much room to do so, dude really knows how to use his weight.

[silverblackfan]

Go Spurs! Just hoping everyone is focused and remain injury free for the night. If so, the Lakers will lose.

[Robz4000]

I absolutely can't see this being a blow out for the Spurs. They just can't shoot that well again if presented with the same shots. They may shoot well, but not that well and Kobe will be rested and energized (I expect a little bit of rust to start, then a solid game).

How confident are you the Spurs will pull out the win?

[TE]

I hope my power doesn't go off here at my apt... ing thunderstorms about to strike down here

[TheSkeptic]

I though diaw did a really good job on gasol he didnt let him post him up very much or give him much room to do so, dude really knows how to use his weight.

I definitely agree that the extra weight has helped Diaw in post-up situations. I thought he (along with TD and the wings) did some good work on Bynum as well at a few points last game.

But it looks like Gasol has been more passive and out on the perimeter as of late and I just don't think Diaw quite has the length to challenge his jumpshot. That said, Diaw definitely> Blair on Gasol but I still think that the value of starting him is going to be more on the offensive side of the ball. Don't know if that makes sense...

[boutons_deux]

CHI has DAL and @IND. IND is 9-1 is Last10.

OKC has @LAL and DEN

Spurs have a good a chance as anybody to take overall best record.

[loveforthegame]

I'm putting my bets on Duncan/Diaw as the starting lineup.

Would love that as well. So long as Blair isn't starting I like the Spurs chances.

[Sense]

Personally see Tiago in there first and coming out early because of foul trouble again.. then Diaw coming in.. hopefully

[sehui]

Any word on Ginobili's status? I'm sure Duncan and Parker will play for sure.

[gospursgojas]

Im in love with the Spurs win girl. Like cereal.

[Reck]

Random question..

Is that Spur win girl still a cheerleader for them? I'd marry her.

[xellos88330]

Can't wait for this game. I hate late starts.

[TE]

Random question..

Is that Spur win girl still a cheerleader for them? I'd marry her.

Who is the lady in your sig?

[Reck]

Who is the lady in your sig?

Scarlett Johansson.

[TE]

Scarlett Johansson.

It doesn't look like her tbh...