Lakers at Mavericks on ABC

[Suspect]

Lets hope teams tank at the end against Houston and Utah, so that the Lakers dont get a PO spot.

Theyll get fined lol

[Floyd Pacquiao]

It's even more fun seeing Spur fans coming in here and whining about the officiating:lmao hilarious
just nba fans being upset at biased officiating tbh

[midnightpulp]

They won without Pau. On the road.

Pau has been a terrible fit all year. Quit using him as an excuse.

Lakers are still too reliant on the 3, Dwight still can't make freethrows, Nash still can't play defense, and Metta fuckin' sucks. The primary reason the Lakers look decent lately is because of Antwan Jamison giving the Lakers a consistent 15-17 points off the bench, something I doubt he replicates toward the end of the season or in the playoffs.

The Lakers are a massively flawed team. I admit they're dangerous, and probably not the best first round matchup for the Spurs or OKC, because they do have enough talent that if it can all come together and click for 4 or 5 games, they might pull off an upset. But they have ZERO chance at a Finals run.

Keep believing, though.

[Ace]

They won without Pau. On the road.

Against a mighty Dallas team...

[DeadlyDynasty]

:lol being enough of a fucking dumb ass to watch something you think/know is rigged.

BOOM.

If you knowingly watch a supposed rigged event--and STILL get emotional over the result--then you are basically 3 genes from a monkey. You couldn't possibly be more stupid.

[Mugen]

partying like it's 2010 up in here. 'Cept we celebrating that 8th seed tbh.

[TheRealCB]

ElNono is that dude tbh.


PS.Fuck the refs

[Captivus]

Theyll get fined lol

At the end of the season, tanking is called rest...:lol

[IronMexican]

partying like it's 2010 up in here. 'Cept we celebrating that 8th seed tbh.

God damn right.

[Mugen]

God damn right.

Sup Mex', how ya been?

[LkrFan]

Pau has been a terrible fit all year. Quit using him as an excuse.

Lakers are still too reliant on the 3, Dwight still can't make freethrows, Nash still can't play defense, and Metta fuckin' sucks. The primary reason the Lakers look decent lately is because of Antwan Jamison giving the Lakers a consistent 15-17 points off the bench, something I doubt he replicates toward the end of the season or in the playoffs.

The Lakers are a massively flawed team. I admit they're dangerous, and probably not the best first round matchup for the Spurs or OKC, because they do have enough talent that if it can all come together and click for 4 or 5 games, they might pull off an upset. But they have ZERO chance at a Finals run.

Keep believing, though.
Actually, when Pau played his natural position (center) - he played quite competently. As a PF shooting 3s all game he blew chunks though.

As a backup center, I can see him schooling any other backup center in the league. This will be a major boost to our bench.

His foot injury is a blessing in disguise. Clark is emerging and Pau is resting/healing. When he comes back for the stretch run it will be just what the doctor ordered. No one will want to see us come playoff time.

PS - loved our backcourt today. Nash as a spot up shooter was money, tbh. Although he still can't guard a chair. :lol

[Relevancy]

Pau has been a terrible fit all year. Quit using him as an excuse.

Lakers are still too reliant on the 3, Dwight still can't make freethrows, Nash still can't play defense, and Metta fuckin' sucks. The primary reason the Lakers look decent lately is because of Antwan Jamison giving the Lakers a consistent 15-17 points off the bench, something I doubt he replicates toward the end of the season or in the playoffs.

The Lakers are a massively flawed team. I admit they're dangerous, and probably not the best first round matchup for the Spurs or OKC, because they do have enough talent that if it can all come together and click for 4 or 5 games, they might pull off an upset. But they have ZERO chance at a Finals run.

Keep believing, though.Fat white guy, eating Taco Bell while browsing the Spur forum, writing paragraphs and thinking everyone reads it word for word, accept it fatso, your just a female being passed around ST because that's all your good for.

[Suspect]

At the end of the season, tanking is called rest...:lol
I know that, but was making a joke about it since it would prevent the lakers from getting into the playoffs which is what stern wants...

[LkrFan]

partying like it's 2010 up in here. 'Cept we celebrating that 8th seed tbh.
:lol

[Suspect]

Ok :( stop dissing us fat illegal Mexicans then:depressed
I never said mexican by the way. I just said fat and illegal

[IronMexican]

Sup Mex', how ya been?

Coping with life.

[midnightpulp]

Fat white guy, eating Taco Bell while browsing the Spur forum, writing paragraphs and thinking everyone reads it word for word, accept it fatso, your just a female being passed around ST because that's all your good for.

That low bean3r IQ putting in work like the refs are putting in work for the Lakers :lol

In b4 he tries to say it was a typo

[Mugen]

Coping with life.

http://www.itgetsbetter.org/page/-/2010-12-1-IGB-logowithTM.png

[IronMexican]

http://www.itgetsbetter.org/page/-/2010-12-1-IGB-logowithTM.png


Meh, it could always be worse. I just want to stop drinking, but I can't.

[ElNono]

BOOM.

If you knowingly watch a supposed rigged event--and STILL get emotional over the result--then you are basically 3 genes from a monkey. You couldn't possibly be more stupid.

That makes no sense. That's like saying you can't get emotional over a good story/movie even though you know it's fake.

That's what entertainment is, and gene separation from monkeys ain't got a thing to do with it.

[Mugen]

Meh, it could always be worse. I just want to stop drinking, but I can't.

Been a rough season so far so that's understandable. The way Kirb's been playing lately, he can save a lot of Mexicans from death tbh.

[JamStone]

Not sure why people are blaming the officiating. It wasn't great, but it didn't seem to me that it was the reason the Lakers won. That stretch of free throws seemed pretty legit. Howard took I believe 4 of those free throws and I'm sure Dallas was more than willing to put him on the line. And while Mayo's foul on Kobe's lay-up attempt was kind of soft, replay showed it was a legit foul on Kobe's arm. If Kobe makes the lay-up, maybe they let it go. As for Mayo's technical, don't see an issue with that either especially when the refs had already showed a quick whistle with that stuff on Kobe in the first half. Are they supposed to officiate differently in the 4th quarter and let that go when they called Kobe for a technical earlier for a comparable reaction? Plus, the game still had to be won by clutch shooting by Kobe and Nash. And they did that.

Good win for the Lakers. Now 2 games behind Houston in the loss column, with still a head-to-head match-up, and a game in hand. Kobe was great. Aside from a few poor decisions that led to a few too many turnovers and still some porous defense, he played a complete game at least offensively.

[Relevancy]

That low bean3r IQ putting in work like the refs are putting in work for the Lakers :lol

In b4 he tries to say it was a typoWhy would I say it was a typo, I don't really pay much attention in what I write on a message board, which I see you do because that's all you have, would you say what you say about Mexican's in front of them? I don't think so, your one of those gossipy bitches that talks behind other's back I bet.

[Suspect]

considering your and you're sound the same in person


no

[Clipper Nation]

Hey Relevancy, now that Stern's forcing your Lakers into the playoffs, aren't you going to stop pretending to be a Clipperfan now? :lol

[ElNono]

Dallas is a terrible team whose record reflect how bad they are... THAT is what cost them the game.

[LkrFan]

Not sure why people are blaming the officiating. It wasn't great, but it didn't seem to me that it was the reason the Lakers won. That stretch of free throws seemed pretty legit. Howard took I believe 4 of those free throws and I'm sure Dallas was more than willing to put him on the line. And while Mayo's foul on Kobe's lay-up attempt was kind of soft, replay showed it was a legit foul on Kobe's arm. If Kobe makes the lay-up, maybe they let it go. As for Mayo's technical, don't see an issue with that either especially when the refs had already showed a quick whistle with that stuff on Kobe in the first half. Are they supposed to officiate differently in the 4th quarter and let that go when they called Kobe for a technical earlier for a comparable reaction? Plus, the game still had to be won by clutch shooting by Kobe and Nash. And they did that.

Good win for the Lakers. Now 2 games behind Houston in the loss column, with still a head-to-head match-up, and a game in hand. Kobe was great. Aside from a few poor decisions that led to a few too many turnovers and still some porous defense, he played a complete game at least offensively.
The goods. Props. :toast

[midnightpulp]

Why would I say it was a typo, I don't really pay much attention in what I write on a message board, which I see you do because that's all you have, would you say what you say about Mexican's in front of them? I don't think so, your one of those gossipy bitches that talks behind other's back I bet.

:lmao Did it again!

And lol at saying you don't pay attention to what you write. YOUR (this is the correct usage of your, btw) somewhat proper grammar says otherwise. Obviously you do pay attention. It's just that YOUR tiny bean3r brain expends so much mental energy writing somewhat grammatically correct sentences (which I commend you for, actually. I bet YOU'RE considered the Einstein of the familia, aren't you? "Mijo is real smart. He go to the Junior College."), you simply don't have enough working brain cells left to differentiate between YOUR and YOU'RE.

[Mugen]

Dr. Buss dying was the best thing that could have happened to the Lakers' season tbh. Bad for their future obviously but helps them tremendously during this season.

[DeadlyDynasty]

That makes no sense. That's like saying you can't get emotional over a good story/movie even though you know it's fake.

What a terrible and nonsensical analogy. When you watch a movie/read a book you haven't previously seen, you don't know the outcome. When you claim to know something is rigged, yet STILL watch and expect a different result it makes you a simple person.

If you really do think it's a rigged game, then investing as much time (and money) as you do in it makes you unbelievably stupid. It means your parents failed you and you're an uninteresting person.

[Relevancy]

Hey Relevancy, now that Stern's forcing your Lakers into the playoffs, aren't you going to stop pretending to be a Clipperfan now? :lolDidn't I tell you that the Lakers where my first team choice.. Clippers being the second.. I just haven't changed the Clippers logo:lol

[Asif Ali Zardari]

Wow, midnightpulp is angry and racist.

[DeadlyDynasty]

I'm going to watch The Wire Season 3 again. If they kill off Stringer Bell this time I'm gonna be PISSED.

[Arnold Toht]

:lmao Did it again!

And lol at saying you don't pay attention to what you write. YOUR (this is the correct usage of your, btw) somewhat proper grammar says otherwise. Obviously you do pay attention. It's just that YOUR tiny bean3r brain expends so much mental energy writing somewhat grammatically correct sentences (which I commend you for, actually. I bet YOU'RE considered the Einstein of the familia, aren't you? "Mijo is real smart. He go to the Junior College."), you simply don't have enough working brain cells left to differentiate between YOUR and YOU'RE.

"Mexican's" is also incorrect I think.

[Relevancy]

:lmao Did it again!

And lol at saying you don't pay attention to what you write. YOUR (this is the correct usage of your, btw) somewhat proper grammar says otherwise. Obviously you do pay attention. It's just that YOUR tiny bean3r brain expends so much mental energy writing somewhat grammatically correct sentences (which I commend you for, actually. I bet YOU'RE considered the Einstein of the familia, aren't you? "Mijo is real smart. He go to the Junior College."), you simply don't have enough working brain cells left to differentiate between YOUR and YOU'RE.Holy crap, correcting people's grammar on the Internet, you win, hmmmm, nothing I think. I'm done with you dude :lol

[LkrFan]

Wow, midnightpulp is angry and racist.
:lol

[Koolaid_Man]

Wow, midnightpulp is angry and racist.

Midnight_Pulp in a nutshell :lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb62fpsyhC4

[midnightpulp]

Holy crap, correcting people's grammar on the Internet, you win, hmmmm, nothing I think. I'm done with you dude :lol

Yeah. Because communicating what YOU'RE trying to say as clearly as possible isn't important at all in a forum that's medium of communication is the written word.

But in the interest of respecting those posters from different countries, I'll give you a pass if English is your second language.

Which it probably is :lol

[Mugen]

It's just that YOUR tiny bean3r brain expends so much mental energy writing somewhat grammatically correct sentences (which I commend you for, actually. I bet YOU'RE considered the Einstein of the familia, aren't you? "Mijo is real smart. He go to the Junior College."), you simply don't have enough working brain cells left to differentiate between YOUR and YOU'RE.

:lol

[Relevancy]

Yeah. Because communicating what YOU'RE trying to say as clearly as possible isn't important at all in a forum that's medium of communication is the written word.

But in the interest of respecting those posters from different countries, I'll give you a pass if English is your second language.

Which it probably is :lolyeah I don't think my first language is English seen that I was raised in Mexico and born in Mexico:lol

[Bobby Boucher]

yeah I don't think my first language is English seen that I was raised in Mexico and born in Mexico:lol
gtfo wetback

[Mugen]

yeah I don't think my first language is English seen that I was raised in Mexico and born in Mexico:lol

Are you a legal immigrant?

[midnightpulp]

yeah I don't think my first language is English seeing that I was raised in Mexico and born in Mexico:lol

As are most Laker fans.

That said, props on learning the language of the land. I can't hate on you too much now.

[Relevancy]

Are you a legal immigrant?Yeah dude luckily we got that settled.

[Mugen]

Yeah dude luckily we got that settled.

Congrats and welcome.

[midnightpulp]

Yeah dude luckily we got that settled.

Who's this?

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/image.php?u=29578&dateline=1341711537&type=profile

[Relevancy]

Who's this?

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/image.php?u=29578&dateline=1341711537&type=profileWhen I first joined this site I guess I wanted to put a (funny i mean) picture, don't know if its funny or not so don't judge me.

It's just a Mexican rapist I think:lol

[Relevancy]

Congrats and welcome.Thanks:toast

[Relevancy]

As are most Laker fans.

That said, props on learning the language of the land. I can't hate on you too much now.:toast

[ElNono]

What a terrible and nonsensical analogy. When you watch a movie/read a book you haven't previously seen, you don't know the outcome. When you claim to know something is rigged, yet STILL watch and expect a different result it makes you a simple person.

If you really do think it's a rigged game, then investing as much time (and money) as you do in it makes you unbelievably stupid. It means your parents failed you and you're an uninteresting person.

It's a great analogy, tbh. While *you* might not know the outcome, you likely to know what the movie is about, and definitely already know the outcome has already been set.

People put money and time on such entertainment all the time, and none of their parents failed, since they did it themselves.

People pay to be entertained, the outcome, rigged or not, is a secondary concern.

[ElNono]

I'm going to watch The Wire Season 3 again. If they kill off Stringer Bell this time I'm gonna be PISSED.

Why did you spend time and money on a series whose outcome was already set even when you didn't know what that outcome was?

Did your parents fail and are you an uninteresting person?

[DeadlyDynasty]

Why did you spend time and money on a series whose outcome was already set even when you didn't know what that outcome was?

Did your parents fail and are you an uninteresting person?

You're lost right now. Put the bottle down.

[DeadlyDynasty]

It's a great analogy, tbh. While *you* might not know the outcome, you likely to know what the movie is about, and definitely already know the outcome has already been set.

People put money and time on such entertainment all the time, and none of their parents failed, since they did it themselves.

People pay to be entertained, the outcome, rigged or not, is a secondary concern.

You suck at analogies

[midnightpulp]

:toast

And contrary to belief, I don't hate Mexicans. I hate bean3rs. Case in point:

Bean3rs:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/blog-post/illegal%20aliens.jpg

Mexican:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_UKI1HQkU10/TkttwBHBsrI/AAAAAAAAAoM/T7YWnIrNfvM/s1600/gael-garcia-bernal1.jpg

[Relevancy]

And contrary to belief, I don't hate Mexicans. I hate bean3rs. Case in point:

Bean3rs:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/blog-post/illegal%20aliens.jpg

Mexican:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_UKI1HQkU10/TkttwBHBsrI/AAAAAAAAAoM/T7YWnIrNfvM/s1600/gael-garcia-bernal1.jpgI thoight you meant as whole, we Mexicans do love beans:lol

I'm more of a Mestizo, I'm from Guadalajara

[NRHector]

I thoight you meant as whole, we Mexicans do love beans:lol

I'm more of a Mestizo, I'm from Guadalajara

wey don't forget tortillas

[ElNono]

You're lost right now. Put the bottle down.


You suck at analogies

Terrible cop-outs, tbh.

So what are you arguing? That basketball isn't entertainment and that people don't spend time and money on it?

That makes no sense.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Terrible cop-outs, tbh.

So what are you arguing? That basketball isn't entertainment and that people don't spend time and money on it?

That makes no sense.

You're being an idiot, crybaby, and an unfunny person.

Change.

[Venti Quattro]

:lol being enough of a fucking dumb ass to watch something you think/know is rigged.

:worthy: :worthy: :worthy:

[Relevancy]

wey don't forget tortillasClaro que no, especially the homemade one's :hungry:- look I found the best smiley that illustrates hungriness :whine

[midnightpulp]

I thoight you meant as whole, we Mexicans do love beans:lol

I'm more of a Mestizo, I'm from Guadalajara

So you downgraded by coming to Los Angeles?

:wink

Seriously though, Guadalajara is a very nice city. Modern in every sense of the word.

Did you come here to study?

[ElNono]

You're being an idiot, crybaby, and an unfunny person.

Change.

This isn't about me, it's about your terrible argument that doesn't make sense.

Address it.

[NRHector]

This isn't about me, it's about your terrible argument that doesn't make sense.

Address it.

:lol

[Bobby Boucher]

at least no one has called anyone racist here today. be@ners aren't a race, they're a breed.

[midnightpulp]

at least no one has called anyone racist here today. be@ners aren't a race, they're a breed.

Yep.

[HI-FI]

This isn't about me, it's about your terrible argument that doesn't make sense.

Address it.
I have a feeling ElNono is about to go Rostov on DD's shitty, coked up takes.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9pyif8vYu1qbvx0xo1_400.gif

[ElNono]

DD is a good guy who's not above making a mistake...

[Relevancy]

So you downgraded by coming to Los Angeles?

:wink

Seriously though, Guadalajara is a very nice city. Modern in every sense of the word.

Did you come here to study?I've lived in American for 3 years now, so that means I've lived in Guadalajara for my whole entire life, but yes I'm currently enrolled in High School and I'm 18 years old, luckily I picked up the English language rather quickly, reading forums helped a whole lot you can say:hat

[Bobby Boucher]

DD is a good guy

smh he's just another laker fan

[ElNono]

sup bobby

[Venti Quattro]

305797901974646784

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[Koolaid_Man]

305797901974646784

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao



Tim MacMahon ‏@espn_macmahon

Dirk on Kobe: "They should have listened to Cuban and amnestied this morning."

[namlook]

Mark Medina ‏@MedinaLakersNBA (https://twitter.com/MedinaLakersNBA) Kobe Bryant on Mark Cuban: "I’m sure if he wants to amnesty Dirk, that’s something we’ll entertain."

:lol

[monosylab1k]

Mark Medina ‏@MedinaLakersNBA (https://twitter.com/MedinaLakersNBA) Kobe Bryant on Mark Cuban: "I’m sure if he wants to amnesty Dirk, that’s something we’ll entertain."

:lol

sup namlook, hows your ignore list going?

[Bobby Boucher]

sup namlook, hows your ignore list going?

:lmao

[LkrFan]

Nice baby steps into the right direction (finally) for the Lakers. Our backcourt carried us much like I was hoping from day one. Kobe (38/12/7) lead the way with Nash waking up as well (20pts on 7/12 shooting and 4/5 from downtown). I'm hoping for a few more games like this to really open up the middle for Howard.

When Pau returns to anchor the second unit, we should really know what the Lakers are going to look like going forward. He should be well-rested for the stretch playoff run.

In my mind, all we have to do is get into the playoffs where anything can happen. The Lakers are winners of 11 of their last 15. They are making baby steps into the right direction. Good to see (finally).

[NRHector]

Nice baby steps into the right direction (finally) for the Lakers. Our backcourt carried us much like I was hoping from day one. Kobe (38/12/7) lead the way with Nash waking up as well (20pts on 7/12 shooting and 4/5 from downtown). I'm hoping for a few more games like this to really open up the middle for Howard.

When Pau returns to anchor the second unit, we should really know what the Lakers are going to look like going forward. He should be well-rested for the stretch playoff run.

In my mind, all we have to do is get into the playoffs where anything can happen. The Lakers are winners of 11 of their last 15. They are making baby steps into the right direction. Good to see (finally).

but once Lakers start playing real contenders they'll be crawling again

[Ace]

Nice baby steps into the right direction (finally) for the Lakers. Our backcourt carried us much like I was hoping from day one. Kobe (38/12/7) lead the way with Nash waking up as well (20pts on 7/12 shooting and 4/5 from downtown). I'm hoping for a few more games like this to really open up the middle for Howard.

When Pau returns to anchor the second unit, we should really know what the Lakers are going to look like going forward. He should be well-rested for the stretch playoff run.

In my mind, all we have to do is get into the playoffs where anything can happen. The Lakers are winners of 11 of their last 15. They are making baby steps into the right direction. Good to see (finally).

Lakers won't beat Miami and even your homerish imagination can't believe otherwise..

Anywhore, Lakers will lose tomorrow in Denver.

[LkrFan]

but once Lakers start playing real contenders they'll be crawling again

Is OKC a contender? Just checking

[LkrFan]

Lakers won't beat Miami and even your homerish imagination can't believe otherwise..

Anywhore, Lakers will lose tomorrow in Denver.

Never say never. I am starting to wonder if you guys will get past the Pacers - who are balling. They have size and strength (Hibbert and West), strong perimeter defenders (Paul, Hill, and I believe Granger has returned to defend Bron and Wade), nice PG play between Hill and DJ Augustine to matchup with Chalmers and Cole; they also have some nice athleticism to also match up with you guys. Can't wait to see you guys put Bosh on Hibbert defensively or have Bosh (soft PF) try to matchup with West. Please play small ball like last year. :lol The best part? They are an elite defensive team. So don't think you guys will have a walk into the park to the Finals like last year.

Agreed about Denver. I'm penciling that in as a loss although I'd be ecstatic if I'm wrong.

[ElNono]

Is OKC a contender? Just checking

:lol the *ONLY* win they have this season against a team that was coming in with 4 games in 5 nights... and we're basically in March...

Hector is right, when they start playing middle-of-the-road or better teams, it's all coming back down to earth

[midnightpulp]

Nice baby steps into the right direction (finally) for the Lakers. Our backcourt carried us much like I was hoping from day one. Kobe (38/12/7) lead the way with Nash waking up as well (20pts on 7/12 shooting and 4/5 from downtown). I'm hoping for a few more games like this to really open up the middle for Howard.

When Pau returns to anchor the second unit, we should really know what the Lakers are going to look like going forward. He should be well-rested for the stretch playoff run.

In my mind, all we have to do is get into the playoffs where anything can happen. The Lakers are winners of 11 of their last 15. They are making baby steps into the right direction. Good to see (finally).

Finals run ain't happening. Best case scenario for Lakers fans to hope for at this point is to get the Spurs in the first round and hope to pull off the upset, which is something I don't discount because I fully expect Tony Parker to play like a complete faggot against the Lakers. And since he's the Spurs only consistent 20ppg scoring threat, him not playing up to par could spell doom for the Spurs against the Lakers or even Houston.

I know Lakers fans are soaking their Dickies in jizz at the recent "hot" play of the Lakers, but objectively speaking, the Lakers really aren't playing good basketball. They're escaping with single digit wins against bad teams. The only solid wins were against OKC and Boston (who is a bad team, but I'll give the Lakers credit for beating them down). Yeah, they're playing better than they have been, but are far, far away from being a contender or even a darkhorse.

The Lakers still have huge issues defensively. They're still old and slow. They're still too reliant on the 3. And they still have a very, very thin bench. Jamison has played well, but no way in hell can he sustain a 15-20ppg level for the rest of the season. And expecting Pau to solve that issue is a huge stretch, considering him being in or out of the lineup hasn't really made a difference this year.

Not hating. I just don't see anything with the Lakers that suggests they have a "run" in them. But I do respect the talent they have on that roster, and if it manages to click for a few games in a series against the Spurs, anything could happen. But only against the Spurs, since they don't present as many matchup problems as the Thunder and Clippers.

[Ace]

Never say never. I am starting to wonder if you guys will get past the Pacers - who are balling. They have size and strength (Hibbert and West), strong perimeter defenders (Paul, Hill, and I believe Granger has returned to defend Bron and Wade), nice PG play between Hill and DJ Augustine to matchup with Chalmers and Cole; they also have some nice athleticism to also match up with you guys. Can't wait to see you guys put Bosh on Hibbert defensively or have Bosh (soft PF) try to matchup with West. Please play small ball like last year. :lol The best part? They are an elite defensive team. So don't think you guys will have a walk into the park to the Finals like last year.

Agreed about Denver. I'm penciling that in as a loss although I'd be ecstatic if I'm wrong.

Lebron and Wade alone beat that same Pacers team. Don't be an idiot.

[Koolaid_Man]

Finals run ain't happening. Best case scenario for Lakers fans to hope for at this point is to get the Spurs in the first round and hope to pull off the upset, which is something I don't discount because I fully expect Tony Parker to play like a complete faggot against the Lakers. And since he's the Spurs only consistent 20ppg scoring threat, him not playing up to par could spell doom for the Spurs against the Lakers or even Houston.

I know Lakers fans are soaking their Dickies in jizz at the recent "hot" play of the Lakers, but objectively speaking, the Lakers really aren't playing good basketball. They're escaping with single digit wins against bad teams. The only solid wins were against OKC and Boston (who is a bad team, but I'll give the Lakers credit for beating them down). Yeah, they're playing better than they have been, but are far, far away from being a contender or even a darkhorse.

The Lakers still have huge issues defensively. They're still old and slow. They're still too reliant on the 3. And they still have a very, very thin bench. Jamison has played well, but no way in hell can he sustain a 15-20ppg level for the rest of the season. And expecting Pau to solve that issue is a huge stretch, considering him being in or out of the lineup hasn't really made a difference this year.

Not hating. I just don't see anything with the Lakers that suggests they have a "run" in them. But I do respect the talent they have on that roster, and if it manages to click for a few games in a series against the Spurs, anything could happen. But only against the Spurs, since they don't present as many matchup problems as the Thunder and Clippers.

mid still melting down at the prospect of Kobe beating Duncan for one last hurrah...and why can't Jamison...he hasn't done shit all year nor has he really played from a minutes perspective...so he should be able to sustain it....

[NRHector]

Is OKC a contender? Just checking

are the Clippers contenders?

[Koolaid_Man]

and all our games against top contenders have been closely played and / or contested....the final score on some of them aren't indicative of the true game...Miami was lucky to escape with a win against us....even with Pau out and Dwight hurting....

[midnightpulp]

:lol the *ONLY* win they have this season against a team that was coming in with 4 games in 5 nights... and we're basically in March...

Hector is right, when they start playing middle-of-the-road or better teams, it's all coming back down to earth

Lkrfan is a homer and results oriented. He only considers Ws and Ls and, out of his homerism, refuses to examine deeper because he doesn't want to shatter the illusion he's created for himself.

Case in point:

http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400278541

Homers see a great win. Realists see that the Lakers played about as well they can as a team, with Dwight, Jamison, Clark, Artest, and Meeks all scoring in double figures and shooting over 50% combined. Kobe had one of the best games he's had all year, the Lakers dominated the boards, shot 22 more FTs, had 18 more points in the paint, and kept their 3 point attempts under 20. The Lakers dominated pretty much every stat category and yet they barely won against a very bad team on a 7 game losing streak.

That would worry me if I were a fan of the Lakers. It tells me they are nowhere close to solving the turnover and defensive issues that have plagued them all year. Sure, they'll notch a few wins where they'll have appeared to solve those problems, but the good teams of the league will quickly expose their faults.

[midnightpulp]

and all our games against top contenders have been closely played and / or contested....the final score on some of them aren't indicative of the true game...Miami was lucky to escape with a win against us....even with Pau out and Dwight hurting....

Miami didn't "escape." They pushed that shit up to double figures with 3:00 min to go and never looked back.

And no, "all your games against top contenders have not been closely contested." With the exception of the OKC win and the first game against the Spurs, the top teams have controlled the Lakers from the opening tip to the final whistle in pretty much every game played. The only reason it looks close in the box score is because the Lakers go into game 7 mode during garbage time and make the final score respectable.

Keep believing, though. It's cute.

[Koolaid_Man]

Miami didn't "escape." They pushed that shit up to double figures with 3:00 min to go and never looked back.

And no, "all your games against top contenders have not been closely contested." With the exception of the OKC win and the first game against the Spurs, the top teams have controlled the Lakers from the opening tip to the final whistle in pretty much every game played. The only reason it looks close in the box score is because the Lakers go into game 7 mode during garbage time and make the final score respectable.

Keep believing, though. It's cute.

miami escaped...but the Spurs won't come the 1st round

[Killakobe81]

I'm not sure Lakers could beat Spurs ...if they even make playoffs but if they do the meltdown will be worsrvthan the backdoor sweep or losing the 8th seeded Grizz to be honest

[NRHector]

I'm not sure Lakers could beat Spurs ...if they even make playoffs but if they do the meltdown will be worsrvthan the backdoor sweep or losing the 8th seeded Grizz to be honest

and it also can go the other way a small market team eliminating a 100,000,000 team

[Clipper Nation]

are the Clippers contenders?

Man, I don't even know... some games, they look absolutely terrible and get their asses kicked, but then they'll have random stretches of brilliant offense and stifling team defense.... they don't seem to have quite the same regular-season consistency as the Spurs or the Thunderefs, tbh... I hope they're just saving it for the playoffs like Miami is doing...

[irishock]

Man, I don't even know... some games, they look absolutely terrible and get their asses kicked, but then they'll have random stretches of brilliant offense and stifling team defense.... they don't seem to have quite the same regular-season consistency as the Spurs or the Thunderefs, tbh... I hope they're just saving it for the playoffs like Miami is doing...


:lmao insecurity much

[thunderup]

Man, I don't even know... some games, they look absolutely terrible and get their asses kicked, but then they'll have random stretches of brilliant offense and stifling team defense.... they don't seem to have quite the same regular-season consistency as the Spurs or the Thunderefs, tbh... I hope they're just saving it for the playoffs like Miami is doing...

What you saw the other day vs the Spurs is what you'll see in a game involving the Clippers and the big dogs of the league. They will be exposed against a superior half-court offense.

[Clipper Nation]

What you saw the other day vs the Spurs is what you'll see in a game involving the Clippers and the big dogs of the league. They will be exposed against a superior half-court offense.

You mean like how they were supposed to be "exposed" against Memphis' "superior half-court offense" last year? :lol

Tbh, you should just hope and pray that Westbrick doesn't throw another on-court temper tantrum and/or start chucking your Thunderefs out of games come playoff time...

[midnightpulp]

I'm not sure Lakers could beat Spurs ...if they even make playoffs but if they do the meltdown will be worsrvthan the backdoor sweep or losing the 8th seeded Grizz to be honest

Yes it would. It's a matchup no Spurs fan really wants (of course there are those Spurfans who think we'd bulldoze the Lakers, and I hope they're right, but I just don't see it from a matchup standpoint).

Given the history between the two clubs over the past 15 years, I think the Spurs might put too much pressure on themselves to beat the Lakers and crack. You damn well know Duncan, Parker, and Manu haven't forgotten .4 or 08, Manu specifically as 08 goes, since he allowed himself to get shut down by Sasha fuckin' Vujacic. The Spurs' big 3 might try too hard to redeem themselves and play badly as a result.

Kobe is the only hold over from those days, so collectively, the Lakers won't be facing the same kind of pressure. Nash might, but I think he rid himself of that psychological baggage in '10 when he finally beat the Spurs.

[midnightpulp]

and it also can go the other way a small market team eliminating a 100,000,000 team

This too. And the "injury excuses" will be meaningless at that point since the Lakers will have a fully healthy team (yeah, yeah, Jordan Hill, but he doesn't go down, Earl Clark, a better player and better fit for the Lakers, never gets the opportunity).

It'll be Armageddon on ST either way :lol Moreso if the Lakers win, since the Lakerfans we'd want to crucify (Kool, luva, cully, Bynumite, cobbler) will go MIA or have been banned.

Poor Lkrfan will have to take it all on himself, sadly.

[thunderup]

You mean like how they were supposed to be "exposed" against Memphis' "superior half-court offense" last year? :lol
You know damn well that a team having Rudy Gay chuck brick after brick does not really fall into the category of a "superior half-court offense".

A team that comes to mind that has a superior half-court offense is the Spurs. Look at what they recently did to your shitty fool's gold team :lol. I should use the playoffs as further example but I'll just use the most recent game between you all and the Spurs since it's still fresh in mind.



Tbh, you should just hope and pray that Westbrick doesn't throw another on-court temper tantrum and/or start chucking your Thunderefs out of games come playoff time...
:lol if we are indeed matched up in the semi's, I don't even think Russ throwing a temper tantrum would keep us from winning games against you all (that's assuming you all get past the first round).

[Latarian Milton]

spurs will need a strong performance from parker if they take on the lakers in the first round imho, and the key to beating lakers will be exploiting their defensive weaklink at PG

[Latarian Milton]

lakers paint will be stronger than spurs even without pau imho. DH will probably come out of the shell and work hard in order to earn a good contract, and earl clark is a true muthafucker too

[Ashy Larry]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3fh59zqXp1qa2ol0o1_r1_500.jpg
you mad bro?


funny thing about this picture is there's not enough room for the tenth trophy ........

[LakasRool4eva]

sick heroic preformance from my boyz............................Where are the hater now.........................silcence...........

[Bill_Brasky]

Its funny watching Lakerfan think that Jamison won't choke on a dick come playoff time.

[whitemamba]

funny thing about this picture is there's not enough room for the tenth trophy ........

this pic is pre iphone 5 no panoramic pic:lol