Laker vs. Celtics, 4:30 pm FSN. Preview & Prediction thread.

Phil · Retired Joined: 03 Aug 2001 Posts: 10007

The rivalry isn't waht it used to be. But ire for the Boston Celtics remains in the hearts of many Lakers fans.

Note, the game is televised on FSN at 4:30pm.

I think the Lakers will rebound from the disaster of last game. The key matchup will be Kobe and Paul Pierce.

Lakers 102

Celtics 98

Boston (22-33) at LA Lakers (28-27)
Preview -
Game Info: Televised on FSN, 4:30 pm PST Sun Feb 26, 2006.

Two of the top scorers in the NBA face off for the first time this season when Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics visit Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Bryant leads the league in scoring with 35.0 points per game and Pierce is sixth with 26.6 a contest, but that hasn't translated into much success for either of their teams this season.

Los Angeles has a slim lead over the Utah Jazz for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, while Boston sits in 10th place in the East.

Bryant's 39 points weren't enough on Friday as the Lakers lost 102-93 to the Los Angeles Clippers. He scored only 14 of those points after halftime, and the Lakers shot 36.4 percent from the field.

"We didn't play very well and we couldn't make shots," Bryant said. "We didn't execute."

Chris Mihm was the only other Laker in double figures with 11 points, and Lamar Odom had just eight after scoring 20 and 19 in his last two games.

"We wanted to get somebody else in this ballgame to score," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "We kind of encouraged Lamar at halftime to get a rhythm out there and get his offense going."

Pierce got his offense going on Friday night by scoring 37 points in Boston's 102-96 win at Portland. He's scored at least 30 points in seven of his last eight games, and is averaging 32.8 in his last 10 contests.

"He's been great," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "He's been in a zone on the floor, off the floor with teammates. He's just been in a zone all the way around."

THE GOODS · Star Player Joined: 11 Aug 2002 Posts: 1367

thank you for posting this up...i would have forgotten the game was at 4:30 instead of 6:30...hopefully lakers pull of this win...i say hopefully even though it should be they should win...but with this laker team you just never know sometimes...

twoface723 · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:04 am Post subject:

We better win this game. If not I'm gonna be pissed.

Sage_10 · Star Player Joined: 24 Dec 2005 Posts: 6668

I'm scared is Boston on a losing streak?

mm708 · Starting Rotation Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 246

Lakers win, that simple, no need to explain.

ocho · Retired Number Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 53832

ill be at the game....and last time i was at staples kobe scored 81 points. so i'm predicting a victory.
_________________
14-5-3-12

vvbandit · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 1:00 pm Post subject:

so hard to predict with this team, it just totally depends on which LO, Smush, Kwame show up. These three guys are the main prob IMO. I honestly believe these are three of the dumbest people in bball but once every four games these guys put it together. Kwames putting it together is 9pts 7rebs which I really doubt we get from him.

Krispy Kreme · Franchise Player Joined: 30 Mar 2003 Posts: 12252

LO shows up

lal 96

bos 87

Tarzan008 · Star Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 2761

Tarzan008 · Star Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 2761

Tarzan008 · Star Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 2761

Lakers: 104
Celtics: 93

Kobe gets 37,with 7 assists,and 6 boards.........

Lamar 18 and 10 with 7 assists......Hopefully play much like he did the past two games before the last nightmarish one......

I hope the rest of the guys are ready to play......and the team "D" gets into a mood of allowing teams no more than the low 90's......

We need a nice 3 game win streak.............at the very least..... get that 6th seed,and most importantly a nice groove going.......

Mr. EiGhTy-OnE · Note, the game is televised on FSN at 4:30pm.

Charles · Star Player Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 4525

If Lamar shows up vs. that weak frontline, it should be no problem. Pierce is a tough cover but the Celtics are simply overmatched if Lamar and the roleplayers come to play.

jmark · Star Player Joined: 26 Jan 2002 Posts: 2586

lakers0505 · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 10701

jus realized u put another L after LO, u get LOL, which is basically what lamar is most of the time hence

asherisaac · Rookie Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 24

MEM just lost people so we better win...NOK also plays tonight. We are closing in on the coveted 6th seed!!!

Wolverine · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 3:41 pm Post subject:

The Celtics appear to be starting two swingmen in the frontcourt (6'7'' Wally Szczerbiak and 6'7'' Ryan Gomes)!

I hope Phil starts Brian Cook and brings Kwame off the bench. With LaFrentz starting at C, they'll have no interior defense to speak of. Look for Lamar to take it to the hoop early and often, and the Lakers getting away with Cookie's defensive shortcomings.

Pierce scores 30+ for the 7th time in 8 games, but the team in white prevails!

Celtics 104
Lakers 110

Kobe puts up 43 points to lead all scorers.

targetman · Star Player Joined: 04 Sep 2004 Posts: 5503

Remember how bad Wally schooled us the last time we played him? Do we have a defensive answer for him?

This will be the showdown between two former#1 draft picks, Kandi and Kwame. Which one will suck worse?
_________________
Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst.

Hector the Pup · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 3:47 pm Post subject:

Perkins and Jefferson are both out, so there is nothing in the paint aside from Kandi.

The big key to the game...

DO NOT LEAVE WALLY FREAKING SCZERBIAK OPEN!

Charles · Star Player Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 4525

Kobe will probably cover Wally this time with George and Lamar rotating on Pierce.

kells1220 · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 3:50 pm Post subject:

I have a feeling that Wally is going to light us up as always. I hope the Lakers win.