Lakers at Thunder game thread

[Venti Quattro]

I think LA will win this game.

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

Have the Lakers won on ABC this season? I am not certain they have. It should be a good game though, OKC doesn't have Perkins, Green, or Kyrstic, but someone has to get the minutes.

I say it could go either way.

[Andrew Cunanan]

Russell Westbrook will score 30+ points and get a triple-double. I guarantee it.

[Budkin]

Without or without Perkins this is going to be a tough game for LA. OKC is coming home after back to back losses against good teams. Friday night they got curb stomped by the Magic. Expect them to play very very well.

[ElNono]

Depends on how many FT KD and RW get combined... if it's close to 40, then they'll probably win... otherwise, the Lakeshow should win...

[xellos88330]

Come on OKC. VENGEANCE!!!

[Banzai]

Should be an exciting game..though the outcome remains to be seen.

[John Basedow]

Come on OKC. VENGEANCE!!!

Just another Spur fan who enjoys a Laker loss more than a Spurs win. The obsession never ends:lol

[j.dizzle]

A few things.
1. OKC is probably mad after losing 2 straight & getting their asses kicked on Friday.
2. LA has trouble with really quick teams so look for OKC to run like they're being chased by the police.
3. LA needs to feed their bigs a lot so Pau & Bynum need to go hard, especially Pau.
4. The Lakers seem to enjoy embarrassing themselves on early ABC games.
5. Artest can't pick up 2 quick fouls guarding Durant. (Luke Walton makes me fuckin cringe, same with Shannon Brown lately.)
Outcome. LA either wins by a few or loses by 15-20. They dont like losing by a few, it has to be in double digits haha.

[rickross]

A few things.
1. OKC is probably mad after losing 2 straight & getting their asses kicked on Friday.
2. LA has trouble with really quick teams so look for OKC to run like they're being chased by the police.
3. LA needs to feed their bigs a lot so Pau & Bynum need to go hard, especially Pau.
4. The Lakers seem to enjoy embarrassing themselves on early ABC games.
5. Artest can't pick up 2 quick fouls guarding Durant. (Luke Walton makes me fuckin cringe, same with Shannon Brown lately.)
Outcome. LA either wins by a few or loses by 15-20. They dont like losing by a few, it has to be in double digits haha.


sup son. No need 2 be hopeful, kobe is tearin shyt up since pop let him get 30 shots. Dat nigga pop is cia mayne. He knew kobe would get addicted and itll fuck da lakas in da long run. Dat nigga know how thangs is done. Dat nigga is classsy as fuck.

[redzero]

Artest throwing Durant around already.

[DPG21920]

Thabo is such a beast on defense. He did work on Gino and now Kobe.

[Koolaid_Man]

sup son. No need 2 be hopeful, kobe is tearin shyt up since pop let him get 30 shots. Dat nigga pop is cia mayne. He knew kobe would get addicted and itll fuck da lakas in da long run. Dat nigga know how thangs is done. Dat nigga is classsy as fuck.


is the graavy too hot or what....how bout the buttery biscuits...are the pig feet tender enough...:lol

[hitmanyr2k]

Looks like Odom is back to being his old self. I knew when he didn't make the all-star team that motivation he had in the first half of the season would be gone.

[Banzai]

well was a good game while it lasted rofl.

[hitmanyr2k]

Odom suddenly playing great...it figures :lol

[PGDynasty24]

Were fine just need to keep them off free throw line

[4>0rings]

Why does every laker shooting in the paint on every shot scream like they are having their fingernails ripped out?

[xellos88330]

Just another Spur fan who enjoys a Laker loss more than a Spurs win. The obsession never ends:lol

Don't act like you don't enjoy it when the Spurs lose.

[hitmanyr2k]

Artest touching the ball on offense should be illegal. The ugliest offensive player in the history of the game bar none.

[redzero]

Artest touching the ball on offense should be illegal. The ugliest offensive player in the history of the game bar none.

Trevor Ariza says hi.

[hitmanyr2k]

Why does every laker shooting in the paint on every shot scream like they are having their fingernails ripped out?

Because they're all pussies. This is truly the sissy era of the NBA.

[Banzai]

Ibaka=Mutombo?

[jjktkk]

sup son. No need 2 be hopeful, kobe is tearin shyt up since pop let him get 30 shots. Dat nigga pop is cia mayne. He knew kobe would get addicted and itll fuck da lakas in da long run. Dat nigga know how thangs is done. Dat nigga is classsy as fuck.

rickross bringing the truth! :lol

[Muser]

Lakers letting the Thunder shoot over 60%

[usdane]

Lakers letting the Thunder shoot over 60%

Yet we are only down 5.

[PGDynasty24]

Good ball movement. Kobe taking double team,and were swinging the ball finding open man

[Banzai]

Vuvuzelas in the building lol.

[Muser]

OKC have gone to shit the start of this quarter.

[Flo-Rida]

No homo that sleeve on kobe look hard as fuck

[Banzai]

damn the arm spreading like a plane move.

[TampaDude]

Wow...Pau and D Fish just got abused...LOL...

[TampaDude]

LOL Artest coughs it up and the Thunder throw it out of bounds...

[crc21209]

The Thunder role-players are playing like dog shit today....

[TampaDude]

OKC is a young team with a lot of upside. I can see them in the Finals within the next 5 years.

[crc21209]

Harden with another brick...damn he sucks.

[crc21209]

Steve trash Blake with a 3.....

[TampaDude]

OKC is outhustling and outmuscling LA, but the Lakers are playing smarter, and that's why they will win this game.

[crc21209]

Durant is in the game and you have Maynor taking shots?!?!?! WTF?!?! :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

Blake with the pussy ass shot

[4>0rings]

Did I just hear Kobe was 5-22 from the field? :lmao :lmao :lmao

[PGDynasty24]

OKC is outhustling and outmuscling LA, but the Lakers are playing smarter, and that's why they will win this game.

Outhustling Yes. But outmuscling....have you even been watching the game. We have dominated the paint

[Koolaid_Man]

Durant is in the game and you have Maynor taking shots?!?!?! WTF?!?! :lol


Don't worry the Spurs will go on the win the Western Conference Title and then proceed to lose to LA...

[bostonguy]

Did I just hear Kobe was 5-22 from the field? :lmao :lmao :lmao

No Kobe is 5-11 from the field.

[PGDynasty24]

Did I just hear Kobe was 5-22 from the field? :lmao :lmao :lmao

The Thunder you retard. Get that dick out of your ear

[TampaDude]

Outhustling Yes. But outmuscling....have you even been watching the game. We have dominated the paint

Truth be told, I just watched the last 5 minutes, and all I saw was OKC grabbing boards and stealing the ball, so that's why I made my comment.

The Lakers have an experienced squad, and they have Kobe, so they will win.

[bostonguy]

OKC is a young team with a lot of upside. I can see them in the Finals within the next 5 years.

They aren't going anywhere until they improve their bigman situation. A Perkins/Ibaka duo isn't getting you a title.

[Koolaid_Man]

look at mama Kori coming in to regulate...I think they've figured out your routine...they know you don't check the board on Fri and Sat's...so it's still kind of a free for all

[crc21209]

Don't worry the Spurs will go on the win the Western Conference Title and then proceed to lose to LA...

That comment just made ZERO sense. :lol....The Spurs are going to win the West but then lose to LA? :lol

[TampaDude]

They aren't going anywhere until they improve their bigman situation. A Perkins/Ibaka duo isn't getting you a title.

Heh...yeah, Perkins boosts OKC's interior defense (something they really needed), but he's a liability on offense.

[crc21209]

Shannon Brown's overrated ass doing the only thing he can do...dunk.

[TampaDude]

Cook with the cold-blooded 3!!!

[Koolaid_Man]

That comment just made ZERO sense. :lol....The Spurs are going to win the West but then lose to LA? :lol


let me rephrase...they'll win the west by virtue of their record...then go on to lose to LA...that better for ya...

[Koolaid_Man]

what the fuck...Steve Blake hit another shot

[jjktkk]

let me rephrase...they'll win the west by virtue of their record...then go on to lose to LA...that better for ya...

All that bullshit talking, Kool forgets at times what he said. :lol

[hitmanyr2k]

Heh...yeah, Perkins boosts OKC's interior defense (something they really needed), but he's a liability on offense.

OKC doesn't really need Perkins for offense. They have enough black holes on that team already. They really just need his presence in the paint for toughness and rebounding. The Lakers have murdered OKC's undersized frontline the entire game. That's the only reason they're even in this game.

[Koolaid_Man]

All that bullshit talking, Kool forgets at times what he said. :lol


I know I cease to amaze but it takes incredible talent to stay ahead of all my thoughts....:lol

[LakerHater]

If the Spurs win the West, who wins the East?

[Koolaid_Man]

How does Blake not get that fucking board

[TampaDude]

Anyone else here think this game has OT written all over it???

[Koolaid_Man]

I almost want to call for Blakes execution

[LakerHater]

That's not a foul!!

[TampaDude]

I guess Lakers fans don't really like Blake??? :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

ohh I forgot at the ASG - Slam Dunk Contest Serge Ibaka didn't give Africans a good name when he grabbed that monkey off the rim with his mouth....

[hitmanyr2k]

Harden taking some wicked body shots from Kobe but he's playing some great defense.

[Fpoonsie]

:lol at the ref to Kobe: "He played perfect defense. Make your shot."

[Gutter92]

crofl

airball

next possession - forced post up fail

then he complains to the refs


Whatever happened to the Kobe Bryant that wants the old school hardnosed defense back in? Or is he only like that in interviews lmao

[4>0rings]

Thunder just becoming a jump shooting 4th quarter team like they always do.

[Hooks]

Kobe Bryant is single-handedly keeping the thunder in this game, dude is getting shut down by Harden LOL.

[Koolaid_Man]

Kobe play some fucking Defense My man...

[hitmanyr2k]

Kobe can't even stay in front of Harden....first team All-Defense right there :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

Kobe can't even stay in front of Harden....first team All-Defense right there :lol


don't you have some MJ underwear to model...GTFO

[hitmanyr2k]

The Lakers are so dumb. If they put Kobe and Gasol in the pick and roll they could get any shot they want. What's with all this ISO bullshit?

[Koolaid_Man]

pussy ass refs call the got dam foul....

[Jodelo]

Harden just locks down Bryant!

[Koolaid_Man]

it's amazing after Christina Bosh's mega flop against the bulls that these stupid ass refs still fall for the okey Doke...

[ATXSPUR]

Really shitty shot selection by the Thunder this quarter.

[TampaDude]

FWIW, it looks like both Kobe and Durant were fouled on those shots, but no call.

[bostonguy]

The Thunder's ceiling is the 2nd round. Ibaka is a nice player but they will need a 4 that can score the basketball. Ibaka is a good energy player off the bench. Ibaka/Perkins starting long term isn't a good thing.

[PGDynasty24]

Everybody here talks shit bad on kobe,but kobe is having a better shooting game than Durant and has more assists. But Durant is immune to criticism on this board.

[Fpoonsie]

it's amazing after Christina Bosh's mega flop against the bulls that these stupid ass refs still fall for the okey Doke...

That was a make-up call for the bullshit Kobe got away with a couple plays earlier, trying to back Harden down from the 3 pt line w/ repeatedly lowering his shoulder...

[TampaDude]

Westbrook with the FUCK YOU 3!!!

[hitmanyr2k]

Kobe has Gasol wide open for a shot after the P&R but decides to take a shot over 2 guys. What an idiot.

[lefty]

Damn

[PGDynasty24]

Is this a fucking joke!!!

[Koolaid_Man]

Got dam these ficking refs need one to the dome...just got dam

[redzero]

wow, I don't know how that wasn't a foul.

[TampaDude]

Much as I despise the Lakers, Kobe was clearly fouled on that last play.

[Koolaid_Man]

the Tim Donaghy effect:

http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2009/12/6/1189114/60-minutes-interview-w-ex-nba

[PGDynasty24]

Is this a fucking jokeee

[hitmanyr2k]

Replay showed all ball. Just because Kobe's flailing his arms after getting blocked doesn't mean it's a foul.

[tlongII]

That was an obvious foul on Kobe's drive! :lol

[Fpoonsie]

:lmao

Ok, yeah, there was prolly some contact there.

[LkrFan]

How in the FUCK was THAT not a foul? :lol

[lefty]

JVG is wearing glasses and yet sees a foul

[usdane]

How the hell was that not a foul.

[TampaDude]

Kobe with the dagger. This one's over.

[redzero]

Third time's the charm.

[PGDynasty24]

Take that refs

[LkrFan]

Replay showed all ball. Just because Kobe's flailing his arms after getting blocked doesn't mean it's a foul.
hitman - MJ's legacy is safe. No need to post BS. :lol

[lefty]

How in the FUCK was THAT not a foul? :lol

Cause the ball got blocked from behind

All ball

[tlongII]

Replay showed all ball. Just because Kobe's flailing his arms after getting blocked doesn't mean it's a foul.

All ball my ass! :lmao

[Koolaid_Man]

That's right kobe and fucking 1...you pussy ass refs eat a raw ass and die

[PGDynasty24]

Replay showed all ball. Just because Kobe's flailing his arms after getting blocked doesn't mean it's a foul.

Yes up top that was clean,but did you not see Sefalosha push him from below

[Fpoonsie]

Was he staring down that old man?

[Jodelo]

Let any player chuck up 3 shots and he makes 1... Nothing special there!

[LkrFan]

:lmao

Ok, yeah, there was prolly some contact there.
This is why the NBA is a joke. Unbelievable.

[hitmanyr2k]

All ball my ass! :lmao

That shit was all ball. Kobe knows how to flail and make the shit look worse than it is.

[DazedAndConfused]

Please, some Spur FAGGOT please tell me the Lakers get coddled by the refs.

Absolutely, unfucking, unbelievable. Kobe gets physically maimed going up for the dunk. No call.

[Banzai]

Replay looked like sefo hit arm before ball.

[usdane]

Stern got Thunder in this one.

[Xylus]

Why the fuck did Harden take that shot on the Thunder's last possession? Westbrook was asking for the ball.

[lefty]

All ball my ass! :lmao

Lol Portland Lakers fan

[4>0rings]

How many dumb mistakes can the Thunder possibly make in the 4th?

[DPG21920]

Durant, for as great as he is, cannot figure out Artest. It's sad.

[Obstructed_View]

Kobe takes five bad shots in a row in the last two minutes, and they go nuts talking about how clutch he is on the one he actually managed to make.

[tlongII]

That shit was all ball. Kobe knows how to flail and make the shit look worse than it is.

Are you telling me the body-block was legal? :lol

[Jodelo]

Kobe is as unclutch as it gets!

[DazedAndConfused]

If I know my Lakers, we're gonna give up a wide open 3 on this next play :lmao

[TampaDude]

How many dumb mistakes can the Thunder possibly make in the 4th?

Don't worry...there's at least one more coming... :lol

[Donkeybong]

That shit was all ball. Kobe knows how to flail and make the shit look worse than it is.

troll fail

[Obstructed_View]

Why the fuck did Harden take that shot on the Thunder's last possession? Westbrook was asking for the ball.

How did he blow that layup?

[Budkin]

LOL Westbrook.

[lefty]

Please, some Spur FAGGOT please tell me the Lakers get coddled by the refs.

Absolutely, unfucking, unbelievable. Kobe gets physically maimed going up for the dunk. No call.

BB is a physical game

There was contact, but no foul

Stop bitching, faggot

[Koolaid_Man]

all you bitches that wanted to see us lose...it's ova

[LkrFan]

Are you telling me the body-block was legal? :lol
:lol

[crc21209]

:lol Refs...

[redzero]

For a point guard, Westbrook sure likes shooting an awful lot.

[TampaDude]

LOL Odom choke...

[DPG21920]

Westbrook is an inefficient chucker and a poor finisher at the rim.

[4>0rings]

:lmao

[Obstructed_View]

Are you telling me the body-block was legal? :lol

The body contact was after the block, which is why they didn't call it. What's surprising is Jeff Van Gundy didn't complain about it more. He would have if it had been going the other direction. He seems to love OKC for some reason.

[LakerHater]

Jus look @ KoMe, what a fuckin asshole!!

[bostonguy]

:lmao Odom

[PGDynasty24]

Horrible choice. Why did Odom even touch the ball. The ball should've been in Kobe or Fisher's hands

[lefty]

Odom wow

[Pelicans78]

For a point guard, Westbrook sure likes shooting an awful lot.

Like D-Will and Rose, he happens to be a shooting guard who plays the point.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

How the hell does Durant get bullied by Artest so much? Shoot over him you big poon.

Amazing how many close games the Lakers have had this season.

[Budkin]

The Thunder are completely overrated. How many good teams have they actually beaten this season?

[tlongII]

Same situation the Blazers were in Friday night against Denver. Roy hit the 3 to tie it up in regulation and then we won in OT.

[4>0rings]

Wow that was a good game.

[PGDynasty24]

Peace Bitches. We Gone

[lefty]

Omg !!!!!

[Banzai]

Lol

[Obstructed_View]

The Thunder are completely overrated. How many good teams have they actually beaten this season?

I don't know how they can shoot so bad in the second half and actually even have a chance. I think I only saw them hit one jumper.

[Koolaid_Man]

after all that bullshit ass cheating....Perkins will definitely slow this team down...

[TampaDude]

Wow...Lakers dodged a bullet there...two great looks for the Thunder, but they don't fall.

Good defense overall in crunch time for the Lakers, though.

[Pelicans78]

Big win for the Lakers. Keeps them on the Mavs heel and separates them from the Thunder.

Bad loss for the Thunder. Not only do they lose ground for the Lakers, the Whorenets are close to catching them.

[tlongII]

OKC just doesn't have that "clutch" player.

[Budkin]

Keeping things right where they should be. Mavs and Lakers 2 & 3.

[bostonguy]

Pending on who the Thunder play in the first round, they are done in the semis.

[Obstructed_View]

Good defense overall in crunch time for the Lakers, though.

They did a great job the whole second half. They were able to really lock down inside because OKC couldn't hit a jumper and wouldn't push the pace.

[sefant77]

The Thunder are completely overrated. How many good teams have they actually beaten this season?

this

Mavs played in the last game a lot of zone and "almost MVP" Westbrook had the whole 4th quarter no clue what to do and killed the offense.

Against Kidd, Terry, Barea...

[Obstructed_View]

Big win for the Lakers. Keeps them on the Mavs heel and separates them from the Thunder.

Bad loss for the Thunder. Not only do they lose ground for the Lakers, the Whorenets are close to catching them.

Trading for an injured player probably wasn't the greatest idea.

[DazedAndConfused]

Young talent doesn't win rings.

You need superstars and veteran talent. Two things the Lakers have in droves.

[xellos88330]

Great game!!!

Shame OKC lost though. At least it was some quality entertainment!

[tlongII]

Blazers have a shot at getting the #4 seed now. We need to get our new lineup humming quickly.

[Budkin]

Young talent doesn't win rings.

You need superstars and veteran talent. Two things the Lakers have in droves.

Exactly... it's always been that way.

[Pelicans78]

Pending on who the Thunder play in the first round, they are done in the semis.

Right now they would play the Whorenets in the 1st round which they are 3-1 against this season. Probably the Spurs in the 2nd round.

[Banzai]

Whew no "lol laker threads"

[Giuseppe]

Ron Artest

[TampaDude]

Young talent doesn't win rings.

You need superstars and veteran talent. Two things the Lakers have in droves.

As do the Spurs and Mavs...don't kid yourself.

[Giuseppe]

As do the Spurs and Mavs...don't kid yourself.

Scoreboard: Lakers...stings, don't it?

[WeNeedLength]

Whew no "lol laker threads"

No, we can still make one. It just wouldn't have as much flair.

Like, "LOL lakers, only beating Thunder by 3 without Jeff Green while Spurs rolled them by 10. LOL." So there is still a way..... lol :lol

[Pelicans78]

Blazers have a shot at getting the #4 seed now. We need to get our new lineup humming quickly.

Schedule is tough for you guys down the stretch. I think 5 is definitely a possibility, but the Whorenets have a much easier schedule and Okafor and Landry have joined the team, plus if they beat Portland in the final meeting at NOLA, it gives them the tiebreaker.

Wallace and Roy are nice backups to have.

[TampaDude]

Scoreboard: Lakers...stings, don't it?

0-2 vs. the Spurs and 7.5 games back (8 after tonight). Stings, doesn't it? :lol

[tlongII]

Schedule is tough for you guys down the stretch. I think 5 is definitely a possibility, but the Whorenets have a much easier schedule and Okafor and Landry have joined the team, plus if they beat Portland in the final meeting at NOLA, it gives them the tiebreaker.

Wallace and Roy are nice backups to have.

We're tied with NOLA in the loss column and the Hornets have not been playing well lately. I think we pass them.

[Blackjack]

And that's why the Thunder are still a year or so away, even taking into consideration they were without Perkins.

The way you beat LA is attacking in transition and not letting their length take over in the half court. The Thunder were content to wait for the troops and not attack in transition late, which allowed LA to do what they do best - play in the half court.

But they also need better floor generalship, whether that means Westbrook continues to grow or a savvy playmaker has to be added. ... And Durant is too good to be that ineffective.

He's either going to get it with a little more time and experience or the talk's going to start about how he's just not that kind of player . . .

[Giuseppe]

0-2 vs. the Spurs and 7.5 games back (8 after tonight). Stings, doesn't it? :lol

lmemulatedao!

[WeNeedLength]

l lack creativity!

fify

[Pelicans78]

We're tied with NOLA in the loss column and the Hornets have not been playing well lately. I think we pass them.

True, but Okafor is back and the Whorenets have won their first two games after the break pretty easily and Landry gives them a strong backup in the frontcourt. Plus, their schedule is much easier than Portland's in the 2nd half and if they beat Portland in NOLA in the final meeting, it gives them the tiebreaker. Okafor may be the most important player on that team.

The key will be CP3. If he can get back to form, then the Whorenets will stay ahead of Portland and maybe pass OKC.

[LkrFan]

No, we can still make one. It just wouldn't have as much flair.

Like, "LOL lakers, only beating Thunder by 3 without Jeff Green while Spurs rolled them by 10. LOL." So there is still a way..... lol :lol
:lol

[LkrFan]

0-2 vs. the Spurs and 7.5 games back (8 after tonight). Stings, doesn't it? :lol
True or False:

The Lakers can go into San Antonio and take a game or two. :downspin:

[LkrFan]

The body contact was after the block, which is why they didn't call it. What's surprising is Jeff Van Gundy didn't complain about it more. He would have if it had been going the other direction. He seems to love OKC for some reason.
This is ssooooooo hypocritical that it ain't even funny. If that were Durant, KG, D-Whistle, LeHype or anybody that wasn't accused of raping a white girl it would have been a flagrant.

[LkrFan]

Peace Bitches. We Gone
5,000 G! :lol

[LkrFan]

If I know my Lakers, we're gonna give up a wide open 3 on this next play :lmao
You were right - the Thunder just choked at the end! :lol

[Killakobe81]

The Thunder are completely overrated. How many good teams have they actually beaten this season?

Celts (without durant) in boston ... which spurs could not do ... TBH ..

[namlook]

All Ball! Shut up Kobe lovers! :lol

jsA5hAaH8gY

[tlongII]

True, but Okafor is back and the Whorenets have won their first two games after the break pretty easily and Landry gives them a strong backup in the frontcourt. Plus, their schedule is much easier than Portland's in the 2nd half and if they beat Portland in NOLA in the final meeting, it gives them the tiebreaker. Okafor may be the most important player on that team.

The key will be CP3. If he can get back to form, then the Whorenets will stay ahead of Portland and maybe pass OKC.

D'oh! :lmao

[Venti Quattro]

Tough game for LA but Gasol and Bynum made the win possible. Double-double for both of them.

[Kobe_5_Duncan_4]

And that's why the Thunder are still a year or so away, even taking into consideration they were without Perkins.

The way you beat LA is attacking in transition and not letting their length take over in the half court. The Thunder were content to wait for the troops and not attack in transition late, which allowed LA to do what they do best - play in the half court.

But they also need better floor generalship, whether that means Westbrook continues to grow or a savvy playmaker has to be added. ... And Durant is too good to be that ineffective.

He's either going to get it with a little more time and experience or the talk's going to start about how he's just not that kind of player . . .


Because that's real championship basketball?

Spurs fans talking like Suns fans now and don't even realize their own self transformation. :lmao

[Blackjack]

Because that's real championship basketball?

Spurs fans talking like Suns fans now and don't even realize their own self transformation. :lmao

Yes. You attack your opponents weaknesses and exploit your strengths.

Pretty easy concept.

The Lakers were pretty good before Shaq came to town. They did some stuff. They even had a nickname.

[DJ Mbenga]

kind suprised westbrook just didnt do a thing in the second half. i knew scrubs like cook had to come down to earth and the thunder couldnt keep up their 61% pace but westbrook just didnt bother shooting. they blew a great opportunity. the refs were prepared to let anything go against kobe, making it an easy game or the thunder to steal.

[Blackjack]

kind suprised westbrook just didnt do a thing in the second half. i knew scrubs like cook had to come down to earth and the thunder couldnt keep up their 61% pace but westbrook just didnt bother shooting. they blew a great opportunity. the refs were prepared to let anything go against kobe, making it an easy game or the thunder to steal.

That's part of the problem I had with Westbrook. He ain't gonna run the show like a true point and his strengths offensively are almost all in early offense and in transition. He shoots his jumper better in rhythm in transition and his athleticism is freakish when in transition.

But true to what's been form, instead of attacking in transition, hitting the seams or taking his best shots, he was pulling the ball back out and waiting to run sets in the halfcourt. That shit ain't gonna fly against that kind of length.

But that's what young teams and players do. Game gets tight, they need a bucket and they start squeezing the ball and trying to be perfect. No mistakes, one good shot and let the chips fall where they may.

You gotta be you down the stretch. Take your shots and play to your strengths. You can't start playing away from your strengths or not to lose.

That's why they're still a year or two or more away . . .

[crc21209]

kind suprised westbrook just didnt do a thing in the second half. i knew scrubs like cook had to come down to earth and the thunder couldnt keep up their 61% pace but westbrook just didnt bother shooting. they blew a great opportunity. the refs were prepared to let anything go against kobe, making it an easy game or the thunder to steal.

Surprised? It's what Westbrook does. He's gone off in ALOT of 1st halves of games this season and then totally dissapeared in the 2nd half of those games...

[Venti Quattro]

Surprised? It's what Westbrook does. He's gone off in ALOT of 1st halves of games this season and then totally dissapeared in the 2nd half of those games...

The Lakers are torched by spitfire point guards almost every game that we don't even know if they've already slowed down or not.

[LkrFan]

Championship highlights (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4pDKKVtDbE). Enjoy :toast

[TampaDude]

True or False:

The Lakers can go into San Antonio and take a game or two. :downspin:

False

[Kobe_5_Duncan_4]

Yes. You attack your opponents weaknesses and exploit your strengths.

Pretty easy concept.

The Lakers were pretty good before Shaq came to town. They did some stuff. They even had a nickname.


Yup. And they had the one player in the history of the NBA that could do that successfully in Earvin Magic Johnson.

Not to mention a dynamite half court set with Kareem in the low post and Worthy in the high post.

Very comparable to the teams of today. Brilliant comparison.

[Kobe_5_Duncan_4]

True or False:

The Lakers can go into San Antonio and take a game or two. :downspin:


Easily.

[Giuseppe]

HCA is not the death knell it once was. Is it highly preferable? Without a doubt.

[Blackjack]

Yup. And they had the one player in the history of the NBA that could do that successfully in Earvin Magic Johnson.

Earvin "Magic; the defensive juggernaut" Johnson


Not to mention a dynamite half court set with Kareem in the low post and Worthy in the high post.

Tim Duncan's pretty good.


Very comparable to the teams of today. Brilliant comparison.

Phoenix didn't event transition basketball. And the Spurs aren't a one-trick pony.

Never go Full Retard.