Spurs vs. Lakers Jan. 23 - Game Blog

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Originally Posted by DazedAndConfused

I mean coddle as in the second you do something wrong I'm calling a timeout and explaining it to you. Phil doesn't do that, he teaches during practice and expects his players to execute during the game with little in-game coaching from him. That's why he only called one timeout and made zero substitutions in the 3rd. This works when you have smart veterans, not so much when you're the second youngest team in the NBA.

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You must not have seen the games against the Warriors or the Pistons. Pop is very good in forcing his team to 'figure things out on their own.' And if Pop coddles, Tony wouldn't be the player he is now.

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Originally Posted by DazedAndConfused

To be fair it goes like Boston - 16, LA - 14, everyone else < 5.

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Chicago has 6.

Boy, talk about “Home Cooking” !!!Worst officiated NBA game in years…I guess Stern did not want to see last years title holders lose to a guy on a 10 day contract… :bang

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Originally Posted by meta2007

It seems Kobe really likes Manu! I never saw him so nicely to an opponent.

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He doesn't want Pops to cry to league again after getting suspended for bitch slapping Manu last season.

Kobe had to distract folks from the fact that Manu stuffed his shit so severely.

IMO, Kobe likes competition. He is one of the few superstars that doesn't bitch when Bowen d's him up. He is going to try and bust your ass for 48 minutes and has respect for those who do the same, even it its towards him.

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Originally Posted by samikeyp

IMO, Kobe likes competition. He is one of the few superstars that doesn't bitch when Bowen d's him up. He is going to try and bust your ass for 48 minutes and has respect for those who do the same, even it its towards him.

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I could not agree with this more. Kobe loves a challenge.

Nice win by the Spurs last night. First half the lakers were tough. But when you d' them up and they start missing a few shots they fall a part a little.

The Lakers will give somebody fits come playoff time. But they don't quite have enough to get the title game, not even with Bynum healthy. But they are close. Next year they will be one of the Favorites in the West along with the Spurs, Mavs and Suns.

Good win for the spurs against a depleted Lakers team. Doesn't prove anything but a win is a win.

It was a great win as they get a good win and cover the points. $