OKC Thunder vs the LA Lakers Game Thread

[StrengthAndHonor]

In this game, Laker fans explains they were traumatized as followers after waking up during the night to the sounds of these Laker lambs screaming as they were being slaughtered. I come to the conclusion that they desperately want to win this game against the Thunder, because they feel that by winning today, they'll be able to finally silence the memories of the lambs.



Will the Lakers finally get their much awaited signature win and stop the Lambs from screaming?


Lakers are currently 1-6 against the Thunder including last years playoff defeat.

[racm]

If OKC doesn't win by double digits I expect Lakerfan to count this as a moral victory.

[StrengthAndHonor]

If OKC doesn't win by double digits I expect Lakerfan to count this as a moral victory.

Lakers are 12-0 in moral victories this season. 1st in their conference, 2nd overall in the league behind the Raptors.

[buttsR4rebounding]

If the Lakers tie the game or have the lead anytime after the first 4 minutes of the game it will be considered a moral victory. They'll be able to say: "We just need to learn how to finish games..."

[CubanMustGo]

I hate to say this ... but go OKC!!

[Brunodf]

Lakers by 4

[Raven]

win win situation.

[mrjap2x]

win win situation.
Lose lose for me :P
Most optimal/ideal situation would be a game that would set the record for most overtimes in nba history.

[irishock]

Go Lakers

[Richie]

I hate to say this ... but go OKC!!

Hell no. Lets go Lakers.

[StrengthAndHonor]

Keys to the game

Lakers

Pound the ball inside. Involve Dwight early to get his defensive juices up.

Allow Kobe to play facilitator, with Nash playing spot up shooter

Slow the pace. They're not winning the game playing OKC's strength which is speed.

Gasol-Howard 2 man game this time might not work. Why? Ibaka is an active defender, Gasol playing point

forward to feed Dwight will not be successful. I can see a lot of deflected passes causing tons of transition baskets for OKC.

Kobe must attack the basket and feed Dwight. This is the only way they'll score inside the paint. Posting Dwight will most certainly cause a lot of turnovers.

Kobe must not take more than 15 shots in this game. If they have to lose with no one else scoring, so be it. Kobe scoring 30 points against OKC is a sure loss.

[Mal]

Lakers are 12-0 in moral victories this season. 1st in their conference, 2nd overall in the league behind the Raptors.

define moral victory

[StrengthAndHonor]

Keys to the game

OKC

Instigate Kobe by focrcing Durant ina position to score 24 first half points. Refusing to be outdone offensively, Kobe will disregard the teams offense and show the world on National televised game that he still have "it" scoring his own version of 26 points (8/26 shooting)

Activate Hasheem thabeet for a Hack- A - Dwight strategy early in the game even if you're up by double digits. Psych him out.

Put Ibaka on Gasol. ALL DAY. Ineffective Gasol= Lakers loss.

[SourCandy]

Easy moral win :lol

[Killakobe81]

Close early okc pulls away in 4th

[irishock]

Keys to the game

OKC

Instigate Kobe by focrcing Durant ina position to score 24 first half points. Refusing to be outdone offensively, Kobe will disregard the teams offense and show the world on National televised game that he still have "it" scoring his own version of 26 points (8/26 shooting)

Activate Hasheem thabeet for a Hack- A - Dwight strategy early in the game even if you're up by double digits. Psych him out.

Put Ibaka on Gasol. ALL DAY. Ineffective Gasol= Lakers loss.

DAMN man, why'd you give Scotty Brooks such helpful tips on gaining another game on your clippers?

[StrengthAndHonor]

define moral victory

Its like finally getting a date from this hot chick at work and you brag this to your circle of friends. You had a pretty good time hanging out with her. So, you drop her off at her house and you feel its time for you to make that move and add that finishing touch, she akwardly creates a space inside the car, shakes your hand and tells you "Greg, that dinner at Olive's Garden was pretty nice, drive safe"

[Relevancy]

If the Lakers win can we say they've somehow found a way to play together and should be considered a very dangerous team come playoff time?

[jeebus]

The Lakers could win by 50 points; at the end of the day, they'll still be 6 games away from .500

[ElNono]

OKC gonna tap that ass...

[Mal]

Its like finally getting a date from this hot chick at work and you brag this to your circle of friends. You had a pretty good time hanging out with her. So, you drop her off at her house and you feel its time for you to make that move and add that finishing touch, she akwardly creates a space inside the car, shakes your hand and tells you "Greg, that dinner at Olive's Garden was pretty nice, drive safe"

Dont get it. Saw wikipedia definition and still dont know why Lakers got 12-0 moral victories. Or this is simply someking of irony, point to those overpaid fuckers.

[StrengthAndHonor]

Mal, Lakers have a lot of games they lost this season against contenders after trailing from a huge lead.

Samples
:01/04/13

Lakers 102
Clippers 107

Clippers had at one point were leading the Lakers by 20 points. Lakers cut the deficit by 2 points in the 4th quarter only to lose to a CP3 game winner.


01/09/13

Spurs 108
Lakers 105

No Dwight, No Hill, No Gasol. Everyone thought this would be a blow out. But the Spurs were so sloppy with the it didn't take much pressure to get them to cough it up. San Antonio led 101-85 with 6:15 to go. Less than three minutes later, the Lakers had cut the lead to five points. L.A. closed the game with a 20-7 run, just 2 buckets shy from winning the game.

01/17/13

Heat 99
Lakers 90

Lakers were actually leading the Heat up until the second half and then Lebron took over in the 4th. This is another moral victory because the Lakers ALMOST beat the 2012 champs with Gasol, Dwight still recovering from rust and injuries. Also, Haslem stopper Jordan Hill was out.

[thunderup]

Tough game regardless of the Laker's record. Our play has been slumping as of late and if that continues, we'll lose a game if we don't get our crap together.

[Juggity]

Dont get it. Saw wikipedia definition and still dont know why Lakers got 12-0 moral victories. Or this is simply someking of irony, point to those overpaid fuckers.

Moral victory is a loss in which the team seemed to play well enough to win the game or at least stay competitive throughout.

12-0 is an arbitrary record. I doubt anyone cares enough to count the games in which the Lakers were competitive this season.

[Raven]

Lose lose for me :P
Most optimal/ideal situation would be a game that would set the record for most overtimes in nba history.

if i had to choose i'd root for injuries..

[Mal]

Moral victory is a loss in which the team seemed to play well enough to win the game or at least stay competitive throughout.

12-0 is an arbitrary record. I doubt anyone cares enough to count the games in which the Lakers were competitive this season.

In this case, people are saying moral victory is 4th quater stat padding run after being blownout. Lakers are the best in it.

[irishock]

:lol Jalen is a fucking dumbass. The 8th seed is 24-22 right now. Why would the Lakers need to win 48 games?

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

This guy knows how to beat the Thunder: http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=156462

[thunderup]

This guy knows how to beat the Thunder: http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=156462
:lol pipe dream from delusional fans

[irishock]

:lol thinking Antoni gives a fuck

[StrengthAndHonor]

Great 1st quarter by the Lakers. Held the Thunder to 38% shooting. Kobe playing Nash with 4 assists in the 1st quarter. OKC's about to make some huge adjustments now. I'm expecting a 32 point 2nd quarter from OKC to the Lakers 24 which should put the Thunder up by 5 to close the half.

[JingleJangleJingle]

:lol Jalen is a fucking dumbass. The 8th seed is 24-22 right now. Why would the Lakers need to win 48 games?

going off past trends...45 wins is really the magic number.

[irishock]

OKC vs LA 1st round please

[ElNono]

:lol westbrook
:lol 0-5
:lol can't abuse Nash

[JingleJangleJingle]

wow the Lakers have turn on the switch...fuck the Jazz.

[Spur_Fanatic]

Weird. I hope the Lakers win. I'd like them in the 8th spot, against OKC.

[timvp]

Lakers are 12-0 in moral victories this season. 1st in their conference, 2nd overall in the league behind the Raptors.


Easy moral win :lol


:lol westbrook
:lol 0-5
:lol can't abuse Nash

Thread is off to a good start, IMO.

[irishock]

Lol Kobe 4 assists

lol Jamison with his once-in-20 games breakout performance

[jeebus]

Fuck those uniforms are disgusting.

[midnightpulp]

Damn. Missed my chance to start a thread predicting Westbrook would be horrible this game and that the Lakers might have a chance at the upset considering how underwhelming the Thunder have looked (primarily because of Westbrook shooting 35% over the past 5 games) recently. Durant can't do it all, and if Westbrook continues shooting like dogshit, Lakers might win this.

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao Thunderefs
:lmao Struggling against the shitty-ass Lakers

[timvp]

"Thunderefs" is growing on me, tbh.

[Woo Bum-kon]

Man, those jerseys are hideous.

[irishock]

Weird. I hope the Lakers win. I'd like them in the 8th spot, against OKC.

Be careful for what you wish for. If the Thunder lose, the Spurs are in 1st place.

Spurs-Lakers 1st round, have fun.

[StrengthAndHonor]

Jamison is on this afternoon. Much needed bench scoring shows up.


This looks like a moral victory in the making, tbh. :lol

[midnightpulp]

:lmao Thunderefs
:lmao Struggling against the shitty-ass Lakers

Not like the Lakers are playing any good, either. Thunder can't hit a whore's mouth with an erect dick right now. And :lol letting Jamison score 10 points already.

Probably hungover. Why I hate how the Lakers get so many of these early Sunday home games.

[StrengthAndHonor]

Damn. Missed my chance to start a thread predicting Westbrook would be horrible this game and that the Lakers might have a chance at the upset considering how underwhelming the Thunder have looked (primarily because of Westbrook shooting 35% over the past 5 games) recently. Durant can't do it all, and if Westbrook continues shooting like dogshit, Lakers might win this.


I apologize. I had to start this thread. Lakers are 0-40 when I start their game thread. Had to keep the streak going.

[ElNono]

Fuck those uniforms are disgusting.

^ what she said

[thunderup]

Damn. Missed my chance to start a thread predicting Westbrook would be horrible this game and that the Lakers might have a chance at the upset considering how underwhelming the Thunder have looked (primarily because of Westbrook shooting 35% over the past 5 games) recently. Durant can't do it all, and if Westbrook continues shooting like dogshit, Lakers might win this.
The Lakers might win. I don't think they can perform like this for a full 48 mins though. We'll eventually take lead and control of the game.

[midnightpulp]

I apologize. I had to start this thread. Lakers are 0-40 when I start their game thread. Had to keep the streak going.

Hope it continues. Category 5 jizz hurricane coming from the usual suspects if the Lakers win this.

[Reck]

wow the Lakers have turn on the switch...fuck the Jazz.

Hardly.

They're playing better than a few games ago but they still have the same issues.

[Clipper Nation]

Fuck those uniforms are disgusting.

OKC's uniforms are really ugly:

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/large/2012/06/18/Refs143097555.jpg

[midnightpulp]

The Lakers might win. I don't think they can perform like this for a full 48 mins though. We'll eventually take lead and control of the game.

Hit your shots and you'll be fine. It's not like the Lakers are doing anything special on defense.

Thunder simply look road weary. And of course, the Lakers, like always, are in game 7 mode.

[jeebus]

JVG taking a Rondo on Dwight.

[StrengthAndHonor]

Hereeee comes the FT's.

[Arcadian]

:lol lakers. these faggots wasted all their energy in the 1st quarter.

[StrengthAndHonor]

And hereee comes Durant!

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao Lakers
:lmao First-quarter jizzstorm
:lmao Moral victory upcoming

[resistanze]

:lol Howard

[timvp]

After OKC finishes waxing, I can't wait for the "Okay, our season really starts now" Lakers talk per par.

[ElNono]

:lol 1-8 freebies
:lol Nash FT coaching in-game

[Reck]

Where is the extended basket when you need it says Dwight. :lol

[jeebus]

Dwight's been playing basketball for what, at least 15 years? And he still can't shoot a fucking free throw? :lol

[ElNono]

:lmao Westchimp

[Jt.ONE]

need to throw more passes over top rather than sneaking/dumping it off to howard, aint nobody on OKC outjumping him for the overhead pass.

on a side note, i think i can shoot better nba free throws than dwight.. jesus.

[manufan10]

:lmao Westbrick

[Reck]

Wesbrook air balling like a boss.

[irishock]

Holy shit. The Lakers are dangerous.

[ElNono]

Thunderefs know they only have to play hard for one quarter to beat this team, but still... crazy how Westchuck never goes 0-6 against the Spurs...

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao Thunderefs

In before Thunderfaggot starts up with the usual :cry "it's only the regular season, haters stop hating on my Thunder!" :cry routine...

[Trainwreck2100]

lol momma's boy

[irishock]

lmao Brooks

[Trainwreck2100]

The momma's boy was at that KD commercial not Scott Brook's momma dying

[jeebus]

Thunderefs know they only have to play hard for one quarter to beat this team, but still... crazy how Westchuck never goes 0-6 against the Spurs...
True. He's usually 1 for 8 against the Spurs.

[Reck]

Lakers playing out of their minds while Thunder is just playing casually and this is still a close game.

Yep, Thunder will wake up in the second half.

[Jt.ONE]

westbrick 0-7 :lol

[Chris]

Westbrick 0-7 :lol

[ElNono]

Westbrook 0-7 :lol

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao Whistlebrick
:lmao Chris Webber thinking Whistlebrick is better than CP3

[StrengthAndHonor]

At this point is where the Lakers meltdown will take place. :lol

[ElNono]

shit back to normal, tbh...

[Reck]

And just like that they lead.

Thunder just fucking with LA fans. lol

[Joyrider]

:rollin at Dwight goaltending the ball into the basket.

[Spur_Fanatic]

Be careful for what you wish for. If the Thunder lose, the Spurs are in 1st place.

Spurs-Lakers 1st round, have fun.

D'Antoni vs Pop? I have no problem with that matchup, please.

But... TRUE. IF the Thunder keep the 1st seed, I'd like the Lakers in the 8th.

[Mugen]

Not doing a Hack-a-Howard when he's 1-8 and not even close on most shots is pretty dumb tbh.

[jeebus]

:lmao Westchimp


:lmao Westbrick


westbrick 0-7 :lol


Westbrick 0-7 :lol


:lmao Whistlebrick

Keep the names coming tbh.

[irishock]

D'Antoni vs Pop? I have no problem with that matchup, please.

Could say the same for Pop vs Scotty Brooks, Lionel Hollins, Alvin Gentry, and Avery Johnson.

[Spur_Fanatic]

Can someone explain me how is it that Howard still sucks on FT shooting? Nash probably wants to kill himself every time Howard is fouled.

[Reck]

Howard has infected everyone with a Lakers uniform at the line. :lmao

[Clipper Nation]

Could say the same for Pop vs Scotty Brooks, Lionel Hollins, Alvin Gentry, and Avery Johnson.

Don't forget Pop vs. V:lolnny D:loll N:lolgr:lol, the (special ed) student vs. the teacher :lol

[StrengthAndHonor]

Dwight's FT's accuracy rubbing off on Gasol.

[Spur_Fanatic]

Could say the same for Pop vs Scotty Brooks, Lionel Hollins, Alvin Gentry, and Avery Johnson.

But specially on the D'Antoni vs Pop matchup!

[irishock]

lmao true, i'll give you that

[jeebus]

JVG with the idiotic bads. Dude needs to fling himself off a steep cliff.

[jeebus]

:lmao Chimpbrick

[Bruce Wayne]

:rollin Westbrook

[Reck]

Holy shit Westbrook is worthless.

How many air balls is he going to shoot today? :lmao

[irishock]

Kobe 5 shots before the half. 6 assists 7 rebounds. Holy shit.

[Jt.ONE]

chimpbrick :lol :lol :lol

cant abuse nash :lol

[Chris]

lol

[Mugen]

Scotty Brooks is a fucking retard tbh.

[Clipper Nation]

http://www.athleticbid.com/images/logos/2007RussellLogo.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/57/Pea_Whistle.jpg/250px-Pea_Whistle.jpg
http://www.bilcobrick.com/images/Content/Home_Brick1.jpg

[Spur_Fanatic]

Kobe actually playing very well... Chances he'll ruin it on the 2nd half?

[Brunodf]

:lolWestbrick
Kobe playing for the team is scary:wow

[StrengthAndHonor]

Kobe actually playing very well... Chances he'll ruin it on the 2nd half?

At this rate, 25% assuming the rest of the team shows up offensively.

[Jt.ONE]

Kobe actually playing very well... Chances he'll ruin it on the 2nd half?

a good chance he'll go dry in the 3rd quarter, then try to finish off the night with hero ball

thunderefs will make up for whatever chimpbrick doesnt do imo

[midnightpulp]

I feel this is gonna be a down-the-wire nailbiter.

But if Westbrook gets hot, Thunder roll. Don't see that happening, though.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

If Westbrook wasn't a mongoloid this would be a double digit lead for OKC. Dumbest player in the NBA.

[StrengthAndHonor]

Very similar feel to the Miami game. Thunder may eventually extend the lead to double digits at the end of 3rd. Lakers play tough, hard nose defense in the 4th. Durant ices the game with 2 minutes left. OKC wins by 5.

[Jt.ONE]

uh oh

[resistanze]

:lol Laker players concealing their smirks

[irishock]

lol Breen playing the toughness card

[jeebus]

Dwight was cheering on the inside the whole time Kirby was down

[Raven]

if lakers can't get away from this version of westchuck, they are fucking done :lol

[jeebus]

:lol Westchimp

[manufan10]

:lol Westbrick

[irishock]

LMAO Westbrook

[Jt.ONE]

:lol wtf brickchimp

he aint bout that life

[resistanze]

:lmao Westbrook about to go apeshit

[DPG21920]

Lakers look so much better with Kobe being this type of number one player. Damn.

[Brunodf]

:corn:

[Chris]

Gettin chippy out there :lol

[irishock]

lmao thunderefs in full effect

[GB20]

Lakers should be up right now because the way westbrick is playing

[manufan10]

:lol Thunderefs getting the calls.

[Trainwreck2100]

ror thunderefs

[Chris]

Artest needs to clean things up out there

[Brunodf]

:lolThunderefs making a run

[Jt.ONE]

lmao thunderefs in full effect

that was a bitch call on howard

[baseline bum]

Wow, Methlahoma can get those kind of bullshit calls even in LA?

[manufan10]

:lmao at some of these calls.

[Chris]

lol @ the fan shouting

[timtonymanu]

rofl what did that fan in the crowd say?

[Jt.ONE]

sick post game

[Chris]

"you got something to say every play...ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHH!! " is all I heard

[Fpoonsie]

Rofl. That crazy guy goin nuts on Perkins.

[Reck]

So is Thunderefs the official unoficial new name of Oklahoma? :lol

Ya'll gonna drive thunderup outta here. lol

[DPG21920]

That was a phenomenal pass by Kobe to Pau.

[Chris]

:lol JVG trolling Laker fan

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Popped a molly I'm sweatin

[resistanze]

Bryant HAMMERED Durant, damn.

I'd feel bad if it wasn't the most protected guy in the NBA. That official is suspended, imo.

[Jt.ONE]

durant getting his pussy hurt :lol

[Jodelo]

Only time where Durant does not get a foul call and everyone is surprised or upset. :lol

[bluebellmaniac]

Kobe with only 7 shots so far.... I sense the pressure building... If the Lakers go down by 6 or more I see Kobe taking 20 shots in the fourth...

[Trainwreck2100]

:cry KD "I'm supposed to get all these calls" :cry

[Reck]

I think Kobe figured out he needs to pass more often than shoot. If this is so then Lakers might start winning again.

[DPG21920]

I can't believe Kobe actually figured out how to make this talent around him work. Sucks for the rest of the league tbh..

[GB20]

i want to see a fight before the game end

[Trainwreck2100]

holy fuck espn put in some work with that Laker graphic

[jeebus]

Chuckbrick

[timvp]

How much longer before Kobe gets tired of this "passing the ball" business and goes back to chucking? He might last this game but he has a 35 FGA game coming in order to mark his territory, IMO.

[manufan10]

:lol Westbrick can't make a layup.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Chimpbrook needs to pop a molly. He's not sweatin.

[Chris]

gonna be a 40 point game for Durant

[Trainwreck2100]

there's that thunderef status quo

[Brunodf]

:lolRefs

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

:lmao that call

[gaKNOW!blee]

wow...why do fucking refs love this guy so much?

[resistanze]

Ref: :cry Sorry KD

[Jodelo]

Refs back to normal, calling everything for Durant.

[Raven]

I think Kobe figured out he needs to pass more often than shoot. If this is so then Lakers might start winning again.

he only took 30 years to get that :lol talk about high bbIQ :lol

[GB20]

oklahoma will suck big time if durant get hurt and misses a few games

[Chris]

Clark goin ham

[ffadicted]

Good ball movement tbh

[Jt.ONE]

earl clark with the idgaf bank runner? :lol

[Brunodf]

Earl Klark is solid tbh

[Trainwreck2100]

oklahoma will suck big time if durant get hurt and misses a few games

Oklahoma will suck if they ever piss off Stern and stop getting protected.....see NBA finals

[Relevancy]

Westbrook is some annoying ass mofo to look at, I hope he gets chopped up into pieces by some angry Mexicans

[Strategic]

How much longer before Kobe gets tired of this "passing the ball" business and goes back to chucking? He might last this game but he has a 35 FGA game coming in order to mark his territory, IMO.He's that :greedy for sure.

[Jt.ONE]

Westbrook is some annoying ass mofo to look at, I hope he gets chopped up into pieces by some angry Mexicans

http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Russell+Westbrook+Billy+Reid+Front+Row+Spring+eZCA sQh4EvYl.jpg

[DPG21920]

Det call

[UZER]

he only took 30 years to get that :lol talk about high bbIQ :lol

worst part is...if they Lakers start winning with Kobe playing like this, it will prove how selfish he was playing for half the season with all this talent around him. And instead of getting called out for that, he will get praise for "sacrificing" his game.

[Raven]

no contact here..

[Strategic]

Kobe's telling his teammates to get out of way, it's his show now!

[Jt.ONE]

that kobe pass.

[Juggity]

http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Russell+Westbrook+Billy+Reid+Front+Row+Spring+eZCA sQh4EvYl.jpg

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me04skDRN31ruywqa.gif

[UZER]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me04skDRN31ruywqa.gif

that is reserved for bonner

[Jt.ONE]

gasol has been practicing freebies with dwight too much now.



that kobe pass for past 3 possessions = :clap

[Raven]

worst part is...if they Lakers start winning with Kobe playing like this, it will prove how selfish he was playing for half the season with all this talent around him. And instead of getting called out for that, he will get praise for "sacrificing" his game.

well, i don't think that will happen, truth is kobe is not only a ballhog by choice, but also by need, he is a terrible passer and that's one of the reasons he doesn't pass. you will see his tournover number grow heavily if he keeps it up..

[TIMMYtoZO]

:lol fun game between 2 pretenders.

[Reck]

The Lakers would be losing by at least 10+ if Thunder played half decently.

Crazy how you missed 15 FTs against the best team in the league and be tied at the end of 3.

[Jt.ONE]

well, i don't think that will happen, truth is kobe is not only a ballhog by choice, but also by need, he is a terrible passer and that's one of the reasons he doesn't pass. you will see his tournover number grow heavily if he keeps it up..


..? bryant can be a terrific passer, he has pretty good vision for what its worth

[Mugen]

I remember lakerfan proclaiming Kobe as their defensive stopper after those b2b games against CLE/MIL. probably think he's the best passer in the game now after these last 2 games.

I give it another game before Kobe goes back to being the chucker we all know and laugh at tbh. #countonkobe

[Thebesteva]

Dwight has very little O in that arsenal of his

[Jodelo]

Was this the first when someone heard 'Antoni say "defense"?

[Raven]

..? bryant can be a terrific passer, he has pretty good vision for what its worth
wanna bet? i bet with u that if bryant shoots less than 20 shots in back to back games, starting the next one, he will have at least 4 to per game..

[Raven]

Was this the first when someone heard 'Antoni say "defense"?

if think mike would have had a stroke if he heard that

[Reck]

Flukiest game from the Lakers this season by far.

[Jt.ONE]

gasol with the goat shot of the night :lol

[ffadicted]

kobean bout to get dat trip dubz tbh

[Lincoln]

Team leader Gasol goin ham

[irishock]

mvpau

[Juggity]

That hook shot from Gasol was about half an inch away from being blocked

[UZER]

well, i don't think that will happen, truth is kobe is not only a ballhog by choice, but also by need, he is a terrible passer and that's one of the reasons he doesn't pass. you will see his tournover number grow heavily if he keeps it up..

I don't disagree with you. I'm just saying Kobe never gets called it for being selfish. Earlier in the game van Gundy was going on and on about Howard was being selfish for wanting more touches when Kobe has been shooting 30 fg a game. Dude is just untouchable.

[Mugen]

:flag: we going for the regular season championship 3peat niggaz.

[Jt.ONE]

wanna bet? i bet with u that if bryant shoots less than 20 shots in back to back games, starting the next one, he will have at least 4 to per game..

TOs doesnt mean he's a crap passer, but okay.

[spursmartyr]

LOL, Breen jinxed the Tinman (Martin) at the FT Line :lol

also, did Van Gundy just call Ibaka "Allah"? :lol

[cheguevara]

thunder without Harden are just not the same. don't ware what idiot analysts say. THat team is gonna go down by west finals

[Spur_Fanatic]

I hope Lakers win. Not just for the 1st seed, but I want them in the 8th for sure now if they'll play the Thunder.

I guess a lot depends on Kobe actually playing well for the first time on his career.

[timvp]

Amazing what happens when Kobe plays within a team concept rather than mindlessly chucking. Thankfully it won't last, if history tells us anything.

[gaKNOW!blee]

bout to shit on westbrook but that was nice

[irishock]

lol Chris Uhn

[Trainwreck2100]

dat foul

[Chris]

Dumb fouls by Thunder

[TIMMYtoZO]

The Thunder have serious flaws that sadly won't get exposed until June when they face Miami. They have no scoring bigman, their O relies on 2 players, they struggle badly on O if they aren't getting fastbreaks or trips to the line, their interior D isn't anything special, etc etc.

[Raven]

seeing westchick get a triple double in this game kind of nullifies the stats for the next five years..

[Strategic]

collison takes a flop

[irishock]

JVG calling him Artest again

[Jt.ONE]

cmon now... what the hell

[Chris]

Ibaka flopping

[irishock]

Holy shit Kobe is legit playmking

[Chris]

Clark going HAM sons :lol

[monosylab1k]

:lmao collison grabbed his arm and pulled him down

[irishock]

LMFAO WESTBROOK AIRBALLS DUNK

[Chris]

T em up

[manufan10]

:lol Westbrick missing a dunk and then getting a T.

[mrjap2x]

I remember lakerfan proclaiming Kobe as their defensive stopper after those b2b games against CLE/MIL. probably think he's the best passer in the game now after these last 2 games.

I give it another game before Kobe goes back to being the chucker we all know and laugh at tbh. #countonkobe
A nice use of the term #countonkobe:toast

[Spur_Fanatic]

Westbrook is an idiot.

[Mal]

Westshitbrick is a moron

[bluebellmaniac]

I sense we are witnessing a moral victory taking place...

[Floyd Pacquiao]

:cry Lakers are figuring it out.

[Strategic]

notice durant pushing defender out of westbrooks' way on that drive.

[Jt.ONE]

:lol westbrick
:lol westchimp
:lol brickbrook
:lol brickchimp

[Mal]

lmao. pringles love it

[gaKNOW!blee]

hard to complain about that call when fucking durant is blocking with 2 arms extended like he's a WR

[Reck]

Stern definitely gifted this game to the Lakers. Them refs are in full effect today.

[Brunodf]

:lolWestbrick
:lolThat Durant illegal screen

[cheguevara]

:lmao westbrick

no respect

[TIMMYtoZO]

:lol Westbrook's emotions are also another flaw. What a dumb chimp.

[DPG21920]

that was an easy foul call missed by the refs. LA showing OKC who the dominant ref team is

[Banzai]

Just one of those RARE games..even though outcome is still TBD

[Trainwreck2100]

That m&m got raped

[racm]

Kobe's better as an 18/5/8 player than a 25 FGA chucker IMO. Look at Manu - he's adjusted his role to being more of a playmaker and the Spurs haven't lost a step.

[Thebesteva]

Westbrook is one emotional chimp

[Juggity]

Why is Westbrook in the ASG?

[Mal]

Lol, Kome didnt even try to jump for it

[GB20]

if the lakers win this game, they will call them a contender again but without making the playoff :lol

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao Thunderefs

[Reck]

This is the result of fluke game +refs on their side for the lakers coupled with a bad game by the Thunder.

Not really that impressed tbh.

[Brunodf]

:lolKobe D

[Thebesteva]

My personal opinion is that the Phoenix suns organization sent Nash\D'antoni to LA to internally implode and destroy the team. The NBA version of 9-11

[Jodelo]

Kevin Martin with his usual 4th quarter ghost impression!

[DPG21920]

Lakers have figured it out IMO. This adjustment by Kobe makes this team scary. It's sustainable to if Kobe commits to it.

[KaiRMD1]

Truth be told, if Kobe learned to pass the ball more, Lakers will be the threat they are supposed to be. I think Kobe under estimates his own f'n passing ability but then again, he could just be thinking his teammates can't finish. I don't know but he's a damn good passer

[ElNono]

lol Metta

[Mal]

dat crossover

[Brunodf]

:lolThunderefs taking over

[Spur_Fanatic]

Game is over. Westbrook is an idiot. I'm neutral on this, I was ok with any result.

[ElNono]

Lakers have figured it out IMO. This adjustment by Kobe makes this team scary. It's sustainable to if Kobe commits to it.

Figured what out? That if the other's team #2 guy shoots 25% they have a shot? :lol

[GB20]

you will see how the lakers chock this game