*** Indiana Pacers vs. LA Lakers ***

[LkrFan]

"Going out West, we feel we can play with any of them," Indiana's Danny Granger (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?playerId=2760) said. "We will give ourselves a chance to win."


"We're confident we can play with anybody," said forward Josh McRoberts (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?playerId=3220), who had a season-high 13 points. "That's not enough. You've got to go out and win against anybody."


The champs will take the above quotes as a slight. Lakers by 10-15.

[Giuseppe]

I'm as nervous as a queer at a weiner roast over this game.

[Ghazi]

I'm as nervous as a queer at a weiner roast over this game.

:lol

[ElNono]

Fun game... Indiana has some high flying guys this season. That McRoberts can jump.
Should be a lot closer than regular LA vs Indiana games. Lakers by 33...

[LkrFan]

^I'm not. The champs were in every game this year. Better decision-making at the end of the games and we're sitting at 16 and rock.

[Ace]

I'm as nervous as a queer at a weiner roast over this game.
So I take it you don't attend them often.

[Xylus]

The champs will take the above quotes as a slight. Lakers by 10-15.

Why are Laker fans such an insecure, defensive lot?

[LkrFan]

Why are Laker fans such an insecure, defensive lot?
Why would I be insecure about the Pacers? They are not a threat in any way shape or form.

[Xylus]

Why would I be insecure about the Pacers? They are not a threat in any way shape or form.

I just asked you the same question.

[Trainwreck2100]

I just asked you the same question.

yes you did

[LkrFan]

I just asked you the same question.
I'll take a SWAG at it (sophisticated wild ass guess).

The champs are known for not taking regular season games seriously. This leads to them losing to scrub teams they are not supposed to lose to.

I saw them shore that up a little bit last year. And so far this year we've only lost to playoff teams.

We're playing to tie Boston for most titles ever. I like their focus so far. Some fans may be worried about this game, but I am not nervous or insecure at all. :toast

[Trainwreck2100]

I'll take a SWAG at it (sophisticated wild ass guess).

The champs are known for not taking regular season games seriously. This leads to them losing to scrub teams they are not supposed to lose to.

I saw them shore that up a little bit last year. And so far this year we've only lost to playoff teams.

We're playing to tie Boston for most titles ever. I like their focus so far. Some fans may be worried about this game, but I am not nervous or insecure at all. :toast

wow.............you really don't get it

[LkrFan]

wow.............you really don't get it
Uh...OK...if you say so.

[TE]

I'm as nervous as a queer at a weiner roast over this game.


You queer.

[InRareForm]

kobe just airballed it from 15 feet

[DAF86]

Kobe 4-11, Gasol 3-3.

[Koolaid_Man]

we playing like shit right now

[Koolaid_Man]

gasol sucking ass 2 nite and Kobe needs to swing the ball more

[Ghazi]

Lakers down 12

[Darth_Pelican]

This Pacers team will make the playoffs.

59-45 Pacers

[DAF86]

lol This is awesome, too bad it won't last.

[BanditHiro]

Why would I be insecure about the Pacers? They are not a threat in any way shape or form.

......

[Banzai]

Lakers taking it up the ass tonight..will receive the money shot tomorrow in Memphis.

[KapitanTutan]

lol This is awesome, too bad it won't last.

it will :rolleyes

[Darth_Pelican]

lol This is awesome, too bad it won't last.

Maybe not, but this Pacers team has already beaten the Heat, Nuggets, and only lost to Orlando by 4 points, and lost to the Thunder in OT. They are better than they get credit for.

[Killakobe81]

Our MVP getting bullied ... by Hibbbert on BOTH ends of the court ...

[ElNono]

Leslie Nielsen RIP

[DAF86]

Our MVP getting bullied ... by Hibbbert on BOTH ends of the court ...

That's why you're losing, you go as Gasol goes, it's been that way for a while.

[Darth_Pelican]

Leslie Nielsen RIP


Damnnnnn in just saw that on CNN. That sucks, he was funny as hell.

[timtonymanu]

Leslie Nielsen RIP

Holy shit! I just read that. RIP.


Btw, how did the Pacers get so good?

[ChrisRichards]

:lol how can you lose to a team like the pacers :lol

[ElNono]

Plenty of time for Indiana to throw this game away

[ElNono]

Kome getting in Pau's face...

[Killakobe81]

We are gonna lose. We are playing flat no defense Pau is bitching out maybe these minutes are too much but fuck that, no excuses.

We miss Bynum and any of the Bynum haters can talk shit, we need his size to push Pau back to "power" forward and Odom back to our 3rd big ...

[Killakobe81]

:lol how can you lose to a team like the pacers :lol

You should know the heat created the blueprint ... LOL

[ohmwrecker]

Our MVP getting bullied ... by Hibbbert on BOTH ends of the court ...

Hibbert is the real deal. He went nuts on the Spurs too.

[Bartleby]

:lol how can you lose to a team like the pacers :lol

That would be almost as bad as losing to the Grizzlies.

[Killakobe81]

RIP Lt. Frank Drebin

[ElNono]

Kome in playstation mode

[timtonymanu]

Kobe taking over

[Killakobe81]

That would be almost as bad as losing to the Grizzlies.

ROFL heat have lost to both ...

[Killakobe81]

Heat at home and at Memphis ...

I know it's tough to keep track when they losing every other night ...

[Killakobe81]

Kobe showing you who actually has cajones on our team ...

[ElNono]

You just know Indy is going to blow this

[Killakobe81]

That's why you're losing, you go as Gasol goes, it's been that way for a while.

But that IS the PROBLEM. an MVP is there every night win or lose.

Pau fingerprints are crucial to a win but Kobe keeps us in games even when we lose ...

[ElNono]

Khlomar mad at Blake there

[Nathan89]

13ft attempts for kobe and half are probably bullshit.

[Ghazi]

brick city

[ElNono]

LA defense is like baaad in this game

[Darth_Pelican]

Posey still missing wide open 3's. So glad Hornets got rid of his aging ass.

[Killakobe81]

13ft attempts for kobe and half are probably bullshit.

If you re NOT watching stop commentating ...

[DAF86]

But that IS the PROBLEM. an MVP is there every night win or lose.

Pau fingerprints are crucial to a win but Kobe keeps us in games even when we lose ...

That's bullshit, every player has his off nights, the thing is that when players like Kobe have an off night they take 30 shots to get his numbers and make it seem like he didn't suck.

[KapitanTutan]

steve brick with his 1st FGA

[Ghazi]

Pacers chokin son

[ElNono]

Indiana should have blown this game wide open a lot earlier... Now they'll probably going to lose because of their ineptitude

[Darth_Pelican]

Pacers with the Hornets syndrome

[Killakobe81]

That's bullshit, every player has his off nights, the thing is that when players like Kobe have an off night they take 30 shots to get his numbers and make it seem like he didn't suck.

Every player including Kobe has off nights, i never said otherwise, genius.

But an MVP, is there in games when they are getting bullied or not. Pau is a great player with tremendous skill ...but an MVP? No he is not.

I drank that Kollaid for the first month ...but the past 3 games have showed me the light. Noah, hibbert and utah in the second half has pushed Pau off the block and heasnt pushed back ...

You can say what you want but Im pretty sure you know less about my team than i do ...

[Nathan89]

If you re NOT watching stop commentating ...

Just an educated guess. From your response I will assume I was correct.

[ElNono]

Kobe has been forcing shit all quarter

[DJ Mbenga]

lol once the lakers decide to try they cannot catch any breaks. 50 50 balls have betrayed them. probably serves them right. they should have tried from the beginning.

[ElNono]

I think that shot by Artest was the first shot by a Laker not named Kobe in like 7 mins

[Killakobe81]

Just an educated guess. From your response I will assume I was correct.

Nope. Pretty legit. he forced a couple jumpers just now though ...

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

go pacers :pacerflag:

[DAF86]

Every player including Kobe has off nights, i never said otherwise, genius.

What did you mean by this then?


But that IS the PROBLEM. an MVP is there every night win or lose.

Pau fingerprints are crucial to a win but Kobe keeps us in games even when we lose ...

[Killakobe81]

They will win because Hibbert has been the best "big" in this game.

Lakers did not try in the first half they deserve to lose ...

[ElNono]

Two mins is a lot of time

[Killakobe81]

What did you mean by this then?

an off night is different than getting dominated by physical play ...

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

udoka can play better defense than granger crofl

[ElNono]

Indy choking this at the last second

[Darth_Pelican]

LOL @ that free throw make

[ElNono]

As usual, Pau saving the Laker's ass :lol

[Trainwreck2100]

well dat's game you suck pacers`

[MaNuMaNiAc]

2 minutes is an eternity. The Spurs whiped out a 17 point deficit in roughly that amount of time tonight against arguably the best defense in the league so far.

[BRHornet45]

Kobe with 13 free throws and shooting 44% ... nothing new to see here

[Killakobe81]

I hope I dont come across as Slamming Pau here, he is a great player and a Laker.

But you watch these last 3 games and think MVP? Or if you watch Dwilliams last 3 games does he not appear to be the best PG?
Our Manu as the leader of the current Spurs?

Just watch the game. It's not that hard.

[Darth_Pelican]

Kobe airball for the loss.

[KapitanTutan]

kobe iwth the game losing

http://earth911.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/single-brick.jpg

:lol

[BRHornet45]

lol

[ElNono]

lol air ball

[Trainwreck2100]

well dat's game you suck pacers`

successful

[KapitanTutan]

kobe iwth the game losing

http://earth911.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/single-brick.jpg

:lol

[Killakobe81]

yep, Pau saved our ass ...

Kobe with the bad miss late ...

But he cant be the only scorer for us ...


Pau cant bitch out ...

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

what an satisfying ending: kobe shooting and missing.

[Mugen]

bwaahahaha Pau Gasol's D

[BanditHiro]

Thanks Pau

live and die by Pau that is the lakers fate

[Darth_Pelican]

This Pacers team is not a bad bunch. They will make playoffs.

[DAF86]

lol Kobe

[Mugen]

how many butthurt Spurs threads you gonna make faggot?

[KapitanTutan]

sry i cant find an image for air so i went for a brick

fuck the lakers

[DPG21920]

Why would I be insecure about the Pacers? They are not a threat in any way shape or form.

[Ghazi]

Pau > Dirk :lol

[Jelloisjigglin]

lol Lakers
lol Pau gets owned by Hibbert.
lol Kobe airballs

[Trainwreck2100]

this loss is ok cause kobe got his points

[ElNono]

It's official...

Hornets > Lakers

[Killakobe81]

Props Pacers no excuses, here.

BR i KNOW you aint coming in here after Princess Paul lost his head to head PG matchups with Eric Gordon, Dwill and Tony Parker at home? LOL

TBH, Manu was actually the PG who finished yall today ...

[Nathan89]

Couldn't watch the game but it sounds like Kobe came up clutch again.

[Trainwreck2100]

I'll take a SWAG at it (sophisticated wild ass guess).

The champs are known for not taking regular season games seriously. This leads to them losing to scrub teams they are not supposed to lose to.

I saw them shore that up a little bit last year. And so far this year we've only lost to playoff teams.

We're playing to tie Boston for most titles ever. I like their focus so far. Some fans may be worried about this game, but I am not nervous or insecure at all. :toast


wow.............you really don't get it

nigga and you STILL don't get it

[DJ Mbenga]

lets see whats the higher percentage shot. a center with a layup or kobe with a 40 footer? to the dismay of many spur fans the second gasol was in mvp talks he regressed. i guess it really is all about kobe.

[BanditHiro]

Props Pacers no excuses, here.

BR i KNOW you aint coming in here after Princess Paul lost his head to head PG matchups with Eric Gordon, Dwill and Tony Parker at home? LOL

TBH, Manu was actually the PG who finished yall today ...

George Hill tbh

[MaNuMaNiAc]

:lol boy today turned out to be a great day.

[Banzai]

To get my mind of this loss...can someone tell me how the Ipod 160gig is? I'm looking to buy one.

[Yorae]

How did hibbert look?

[DJ Mbenga]

Kobe Bryant, 14-33 from the field?

I agree about the Pacers making the playoffs. They have looked impressive this season, and they're playing in a poor conference, where just playing .500 basketball will get you in the playoffs.

congratulations to the pacers on becoming the new bobcats. beat soem good teams, an average team on a weak conference, mid seed. at least their future is bright with money coming off the books unlike the real bocats who are screwed.

[VBM]

The second-to-last Kobe 3 was actually a decent shot...guess he's not used to taking uncontested normal 3s

[Mugen]

To get my mind of this loss...can someone tell me how the Ipod 160gig is? I'm looking to buy one.

Real sweet man, do it.

[rayjayjohnson]

lol.

Kobe's game is 78% nitrogen, 20% oxygen and a whole lot of other useless shit. Kind of like the lakers in general.

[LkrFan]

LkrFan will not start anymore threads on ST. The Pacers came into our gym and kicked our asses. :depressed

[DJ Mbenga]

How did hibbert look?

looks like he lost 100 pounds, looks as good as bogut. agaisnt real center he might have trouble like a bynum or other nba centers. the thing is no real nba centers are really left.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

To get my mind of this loss...can someone tell me how the Ipod 160gig is? I'm looking to buy one.

Amazing, I own one and have used about 90GB. I don't really care to put shows or movies on it, just music. It's also great in that it'll last you a long time a 160GB is a ton of space.:toast

[Banzai]

Real sweet man, do it.

I shall. Tell me something though, have you had any problems with yours? do you even own one?

[Killakobe81]

this loss is ok cause kobe got his points

No, it's not. That is 2 home losses both to beatable teams ...in winnable games ...

I dont care tha Phoenix hit 22 3's I dont like losing home games ...when chasing HCA ...that will come bck to haunt you ...

[jestersmash]

To be fair Kobe had some clutch shots near the end of the game that kept them competitive. He missed the last potentially game-tying 3 (well, 2 of them), sure, but he made a handful of shots before that late in the 4th.

41 points on 14-33 shooting, though.

What do Lakers fans think about his performance overall? You guys pleased with him taking that many shots? Obviously he has the green light to do so, but do you still wish he would defer to Gasol more often than he does (except for maybe in the 4th quarter of close games)?

[Trainwreck2100]

No, it's not. That is 2 home losses both to beatable teams ...in winnable games ...

I dont care tha Phoenix hit 22 3's I dont like losing home games ...when chasing HCA ...that will come bck to haunt you ...

IIRC kobe got his points in that phoenix loss too.

[Killakobe81]

2 games behind spurs ... LOL

Spurs best team in the NBa right now ...

[Giuseppe]

Your rapist was more effective than our rapist.

Fuck me.

[Ghazi]

Your rapist was more effective than our rapist.

Fuck me.

:lol

[DJ Mbenga]

To be fair Kobe had some clutch shots near the end of the game that kept them competitive. He missed the last potentially game-tying 3 (well, 2 of them), sure, but he made a handful of shots before that late in the 4th.

41 points on 14-33 shooting, though.

What do Lakers fans think about his performance overall? You guys pleased with him taking that many shots? Obviously he has the green light to do so, but do you still wish he would defer to Gasol more often than he does (except for maybe in the 4th quarter of close games)?

lakers slept through 3 quarters until the pacers decent play left the door open. kobe made a couple of 3s in a row and went into attack mode because pau was doing nothing. i think its more fatigue than it was hibbert, pau has been logging 42 min's lately, but with injuries there is nothign you can do. lakers dont have a center right now.

[Ghazi]

2 games behind spurs ... LOL

Spurs best team in the NBa right now ...

Mavs, tbh

[Banzai]

To be fair Kobe had some clutch shots near the end of the game that kept them competitive. He missed the last potentially game-tying 3 (well, 2 of them), sure, but he made a handful of shots before that late in the 4th.

41 points on 14-33 shooting, though.

What do Lakers fans think about his performance overall? You guys pleased with him taking that many shots? Obviously he has the green light to do so, but do you still wish he would defer to Gasol more often than he does (except for maybe in the 4th quarter of close games)?

Gasol played pretty bad tonight. I expect the struggles to continue tomorrow in Memphis. As I mentioned earlier..Lakers screwed tonight..will receive a facial tomorrow courtesy of Zach Randolph and Rudy Gay.

[DAF86]

Pau sucked today, I'm not denying that, although he did have 12 rebounds, 3 assits and 3 blks, but he gets a lot of unfair criticism for his supposed dissapearing acts, he has bad games as often (if not with less regularity) as Kobe, the difference is he doesn't have the green light to take 33 shots to save face.

[WeNeedLength]

Your rapist was more effective than our rapist.

Fuck me.

So you wanna trade your rapist for our rapist? :toast

[Killakobe81]

To be fair Kobe had some clutch shots near the end of the game that kept them competitive. He missed the last potentially game-tying 3 (well, 2 of them), sure, but he made a handful of shots before that late in the 4th.

41 points on 14-33 shooting, though.

What do Lakers fans think about his performance overall? You guys pleased with him taking that many shots? Obviously he has the green light to do so, but do you still wish he would defer to Gasol more often than he does (except for maybe in the 4th quarter of close games)?

Not tonight it was a replay of the Bulls game. they bullied Pau.

Maybe he is tired he is playing mre mins than Kobe right now ...but these last 3 games are not MVPau material ...

Dirk, Rose and Dwill are the favorites ... Kobe is maybe 5th if that Pau is out of the top 5 ...

Personally when we are flat (like tonight) we NEED Kobe to get some shots up to get the crowd back in it. Kobe forced a few but I have no complaints EXCEPT the way we bitched out, outside of Barnes, Blake Kobe and Lamar

[Giuseppe]

So you wanna trade your rapist for our rapist? :toast

No. I'm just admitting tonite your rapist Neal was more effective than our rapist Bryant.

It happens.

[Banzai]

Amazing, I own one and have used about 90GB. I don't really care to put shows or movies on it, just music. It's also great in that it'll last you a long time a 160GB is a ton of space.:toast

Sweet man...I'm going to get one this Friday!:toast first I need to sleep..I'm sad now.:depressed

[Ace]

LkrFan will not start anymore threads on ST. The Pacers came into our gym and kicked our asses. :depressed
This was your best one yet.. :tu

[Mugen]

I shall. Tell me something though, have you had any problems with yours? do you even own one?

i own one, used up about 80 gigs. No problems yet. Had the 30 gig video which lasted about 5 years.

highly recommended.

[Venti Quattro]

it's amazing how pau got lost on that pick and roll defense. that isn't the pau that I know of

[Banzai]

i own one, used up about 80 gigs. No problems yet. Had the 30 gig video which lasted about 5 years.

highly recommended.

:toast but first :depressed:(

[sribb43]

:lol Pau's D at the end
:lol Kobe's game winning air ball
:lol Kobe missing 2 shots to win it
:lol Kobe being clutch

[crc21209]

:lol KoME....

[Giuseppe]

:lol Pau's D at the end
:lol Kobe's game winning air ball
:lol Kobe missing 2 shots to win it
:lol Kobe being clutch

O & Forever!

[Venti Quattro]

the last play was poorly made but odom could have handed the ball to kobe and set a solid pick. but the game is over now and it's all grasping for straws. on to the next game...

[Killakobe81]

Pau sucked today, I'm not denying that, although he did have 12 rebounds, 3 assits and 3 blks, but he gets a lot of unfair criticism for his supposed dissapearing acts, he has bad games as often (if not with less regularity) as Kobe, the difference is he doesn't have the green light to take 33 shots to save face.

This is not about saving "face" ...this is about NOT meeting the Physical challenge Hibbert presented. After some time to reflect the truth is Pau is playing out of position so he should get beat up by those guys, but stop wit the Pau for MVP of the Lakers (doubt anyone will say of the "league after this week). Guys that can be physically or mentally beatdown is not the MVP of any team ....

Does Kobe shoot too much at times? Yes. Is he an arrogant prick and an adulterer? Yes, and yes. But een if Kobe shoots 44% I know he doesnt back down from great physical defense and will contribute his share every night on or off. We dont get that from Pau.

And one last thing i never get the arument that Kobe shoots too much IF he is taking "good" shots. I only get annoyed when he shoots "bad" shots (over 2 and 3 guys, falling away, not in the offense or "heat check" shots).

When i played and coach (now) I work the offense to get shooters open looks, put my rebounders in place to board, put my best defender on the opposing scorer, and get my post guys near the basket.Why would we NOT want the all-time Lakers scorer not to get the most shots? that makes no sense. And if Pau cant beat his man (hibbert) why wouldnt Kobe take 30 shots? Now if Pau has an advantage (golden state, Knicks etc.) of course he should get more touches ...but last night he had none.Hibbert took his manhood much like Finneganen tried to take Andre's ...People say Andre was "suckered" but every man has a breaking point/ Phil even made a comment that Pau has to find a way to meet these challenges even if it's not in his "nature" to respond in kind ...

Some of you guys are dense, in basketball. Want things to be all koom-by-ya ....where the ball is shared equally. i don't I want scorers, to score defenders to defend , boarders to board and

the W is all that matters ...PER, win shares, none of that means crap to me ...

[Ashy Larry]

bad loss. the kinda loss that can lose you home court advantage. basically the Lakers really disrespected the game. They played for practically 18 minutes in a 48 minute game. Not to say Indy didn't deserve the win but nowadays, teams aren't afraid to go into Staples.

[Killakobe81]

bad loss. the kinda loss that can lose you home court advantage. basically the Lakers really disrespected the game. They played for practically 18 minutes in a 48 minute game. Not to say Indy didn't deserve the win but nowadays, teams aren't afraid to go into Staples.

Agree on the HCA ...a bad home loss is the worst and to me, both of them so far qualify as that because if we play defense we win both ...

But disagree on the fear staples point. I think the fear comes on whther we are gonna be "dialed in" or not. We come to play they may not fear us but they damn sure btter respect us.

Yes, Pau looks "tired" but regardless he cant back down physically ...2 of the last 3 games i have seen that backk down from Pau.
I'll excuse vs. Noah he is a beast. and i know hibbert has improved but that was a disgrace from and MVP candidate. He better nut up against his bro and Zbo ...

[Chieflion]

Great game from the Pacers. Obviously, the game plan is to force Bryant to keep shooting and Granger and Rush did a great job contesting his shots. With Hibbert improving at this alarming rate and playing like a top 7 NBA center, this Pacer team is dangerous enough to compete in every single game they play. They got the size, skill, athleticism and PG play. After years of mediocrity, it is time for these guys to sniff the playoffs.

[Killakobe81]

Great game from the Pacers. Obviously, the game plan is to force Bryant to keep shooting and Granger and Rush did a great job contesting his shots. With Hibbert improving at this alarming rate and playing like a top 7 NBA center, this Pacer team is dangerous enough to compete in every single game they play. They got the size, skill, athleticism and PG play. After years of mediocrity, it is time for these guys to sniff the playoffs.

LOL if that wa sthe "gameplan" why did they start sending double teams at Kobe? Did you actually "watch " this game?

[ElNono]

But disagree on the fear staples point. I think the fear comes on whther we are gonna be "dialed in" or not. We come to play they may not fear us but they damn sure btter respect us.

From a non-Laker fan standpoint, the fear factor of staples has way more to do with how the refs call the games there than actually the lakers team itself.

I was actually surprised how the reffing went last night. It doesn't help that every Laker that sniffs the basket starts yelling and calling 'and1' even before any call was made at all.

[Ashy Larry]

Teams just don't go into Staples and say, we're gonna get our asses kicked. Back in the 80s, you knew two things: (1) unless you were the Lakers, you were going into the Boston Garden and get your ass kicked and (2) unless you were the Boston Celtics, you knew you were gonna get your ass handed to you if you went into the Forum. Just doesn't have that same feel.

[Venti Quattro]

Maybe changing the homecourt back to The Forum will change that. :tu

[Ashy Larry]

Naw, its usually the team on the floor that does that ..... Magic, Scott, Cap and J Dub woulda been icing their knees by the middle of the third in that game last night

[Cry Havoc]

Looks like teams have a blueprint to beat the Lakers now.

Continually force Pau off the block so he doesn't get his easy turnarounds, and take him out of his offensive rhythm. It really destroys the Lakers cohesion because if you do that, their only player with the ability to attack is Kobe.

Stopping Kobe isn't what you should be looking to do as a team. Let Kobe get his, and shut down everyone else.

*Edit* Not to say that it's an easy thing to do. Gasol is still hard to stop no matter what you do. But the defensive focus should be to prevent the Lakers from getting close shots, not containing perimeter shooting.

[lefty]

The champs will take the above quotes as a slight. Lakers by 10-15.
:lmao

[Ashy Larry]

Looks like teams have a blueprint to beat the Lakers now.

Continually force Pau off the block so he doesn't get his easy turnarounds, and take him out of his offensive rhythm. It really destroys the Lakers cohesion because if you do that, their only player with the ability to attack is Kobe.

Stopping Kobe isn't what you should be looking to do as a team. Let Kobe get his, and shut down everyone else.


That will more than likely change once Bynum returns ... then Pau matched up against some other team's PF is basically murder .......


fuckin' Bynum :depressed

[Cry Havoc]

That will more than likely change once Bynum returns ... then Pau matched up against some other team's PF is basically murder .......


fuckin' Bynum :depressed

Depends. There are a lot of PFs in the league who can push Gasol off the block, especially if he's not aggressively working for position.

[Venti Quattro]

A lot of teams get beat in LA but the general vibe of Staples is not one to be feared. A lot of road players LOVE to play at Staples

[Ashy Larry]

The teams I only worry about are the Spurs, the Heat, the Magic and the Celtics .... I think everyone else is fodder.

Spurs have Duncan and Blair

Heat have Bosh, who's a bitch on the block and Haslem who may be undersized but is a pretty good post defender. Oh wait, his foot hurt.

KG is actually playing well especially after the surgery. Also throw Perk and J.O. in there.

And with the Magic, Howard usually gobbles Pau up and Bass has a nice low center of gravity.

Dude is gonna hafta earn his lunch this season .......

[Cry Havoc]

The teams I only worry about are the Spurs, the Heat, the Magic and the Celtics .... I think everyone else is fodder.

Spurs have Duncan and Blair

Heat have Bosh, who's a bitch on the block and Haslem who may be undersized but is a pretty good post defender. Oh wait, his foot hurt.

KG is actually playing well especially after the surgery. Also throw Perk and J.O. in there.

And with the Magic, Howard usually gobbles Pau up and Bass has a nice low center of gravity.

Dude is gonna hafta earn his lunch this season .......

I think Tiago Splitter is a very good match to guard Pau, as far as his makeup and abilities go. The only problem is youth and defensive consistency. But if Splitter plays to his potential, and plays physical defense BEFORE Pau gets the ball, he should be able to limit Pau to a modest stat line.

[Ashy Larry]

Problem with the Lakers have always been defense. I'd say the only problem with the Spurs is that they didn't score enough. Now they're second in the league at doing that.. So far, they look like the best team in the league.

[Cry Havoc]

Problem with the Lakers have always been defense. I'd say the only problem with the Spurs is that they didn't score enough. Now they're second in the league at doing that.. So far, they look like the best team in the league.

The Spurs need to do 2 things to continue winning and give themselves a shot at the title this year.

1. Improve defensively -- Most desperate in the areas of defending P&R penetration and defensive rebounding.

2. Hitting outside shots (not just 3s) at a high percent. Lots of teams are going to collapse on Parker drives. If the Spurs can hit 40+% of their threes over a series, they are almost impossible to stop on offense because they have Parker, Hill, and Manu, all of whom can get to the rim and get bigs in foul trouble while finishing. Had we had ANYONE to hit outside shots against Phoenix last year, we definitely could have won that series, because we led big in several games but they started focusing on paint defense and we stalled. This year, we have healthy players and a bunch of guys who can drain the trey.