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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:16 am    Post subject: +++Rockets at Lakers 2/19/14+++

Houston Rockets(36-17) @ LA Lakers(18-35)

Game time: 7:30 PST, 10:30 PM EST

Channel: ESPN

Radio: ESPN 710


Projected Lakers Starters:
PG: Kendall Marshall
SG: Steve Blake
SF: Ryan Kelly
PF: Wesley Johnson
C: Chris Kaman
Head Coach: Mike D'Antoni

Projected Rockets Starters:
PG: Patrick Beverley
SG: James Harden
SF: Chandler Parsons
PF: Terrance Jones
C: Dwight Howard
Head Coach: Kevin Mchale

Injury report:

Lakers:
Pau Gasol(OUT-Groin)
Steve Nash(Questionable-Knee)
Jodie Meeks(Questionable-Ankle)
Jordan Farmar(Questionable-calf)
Kobe Bryant(OUT-fractured tibia)
Nick Young(OUT-Knee)
Xavier Henry(OUT-Knee)

Rockets:
Greg Smith(Questionable-Knee)
Patrick Beverley(Questionable-Abdomen)

Lakers' last game: 2/13 L 103-107 vs Thunder
Leaders:
Points: Wesley Johnson(19), Chris Kaman(19)
Rebounds: Chris Kaman(10)
Assists: Kendall Marshall(17)


Rockets' last game: 2/12 W 113-112 vs Wizards

Leaders:
Points: James Harden(35)
Rebounds: Dwight Howard(16)
Assists: Chandler Parsons(6), James Harden(6)

The last time the Lakers played the Rockets: 1/8/14- The Lakers lost 99-113 to the Rockets in Houston. Lowlights

Game notes: This game marks the last game before the trade deadline on Thursday at 12 PM. The Lakers are involved in various trade discussions for players such as Jordan Hill, Steve Blake, Pau Gasol, and Chris Kaman.

Dwight Howard makes his return to LA for the first time since he signed with the Rockets in July of 2013.

The Lakers have lost their last 3 games. The Rockets have won 6 of their last 7 games.

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Dwight Howard had an up-and-down 2012-13 season for the Los Angeles Lakers, highlighted by injuries, internal disagreements and a first-round playoff exit.
Howard, who eventually turned down a lengthy extension offer from the Lakers, faces his former team in Los Angeles for the first time Wednesday night when the Houston Rockets visit Staples Center.
The All-Star center, who signed an $88 million deal with the Rockets in the offseason, has averaged 17.5 points and 11 rebounds in splitting two previous games with the Lakers this season - both of which came in Houston.
The Rockets (36-17) come out of the All-Star break riding a season-best seven-game win streak. Howard has been the catalyst during the surge, averaging 24.7 points on 60.0 percent shooting to go with 12.1 rebounds and 2.1 blocks.
After clashing with guard Kobe Bryant and coach Mike D'Antoni a season ago over his role in the Lakers' offense, Howard has shown no such discontent in Houston.
"We enjoy each other," Howard said of his current teammates. "I'm happy to be here. The guys are happy to have me here and we're just having a lot of fun. I think the biggest thing for our team is that we're free, we're able to have fun with each other, but when we step between the lines we know it's serious."
The Rockets, who have won six of their last seven away from home, will be opening a five-game trip that also features Western Conference playoff contenders Golden State, Phoenix and the Los Angeles Clippers.
"There's going to be some tough games," said guard James Harden. "We're on a roll right now but it's going to be some tough games when we get back and hopefully we can string (some wins) together."
A major key to its 6-1 road mark since Jan. 11 has been Houston's outside shooting. The Rockets have made 36.8 percent of their 3-point attempts over their last seven road games, a higher percentage than what the team shoots at home on the season (35.5).
The Lakers (18-35) have been struggling of late at Staples Center, losing seven straight and 13 of their last 15 home games.
Los Angeles went winless on a three-game homestand heading into the All-Star break after dropping the finale 107-103 against Oklahoma City on Feb. 13 despite a solid game from Kendall Marshall. The point guard scored 14 points, matched a career best with 17 assists and set a career high with seven rebounds.
However, the Lakers shot 59.1 percent (13 of 22) at the free throw line, one of their worst performances this season, and wasted a 10-point lead entering the fourth quarter.
This game will be the last for both teams before Thursday afternoon's trade deadline, and the Lakers are the more likely of the two to make a move. Trade talk has surrounded veteran center and leading scorer Pau Gasol most of the season.
"As a general manager, we're always looking a year or two or three down the road," Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak said. "Our approach going into this deadline might be a little different than it's been in year's past. We may look to shore up a position going into the playoff run. It may not be. But certainly I'm respectful and mindful of our record."
The Lakers have won six of their last seven against the Rockets in Los Angeles.


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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:37 am    Post subject:

Loss
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 12:56 pm    Post subject:

No Pau

I anticipate a beatdown. I think Harden and Chandler go off.

Dwight a simple 15 and 15 game.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 1:22 pm    Post subject:

Dwight was right to leave the Lakers.

Look and see the team he is playing against tonight.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:35 pm    Post subject:

> Shawne Williams

Did we resign him to his 2nd 10-day?

EDIT: There is no evidence of this. Might want to tweak that starting lineup, OP
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:41 pm    Post subject:

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:46 pm    Post subject:

erisian wrote:
> Shawne Williams

Did we resign him to his 2nd 10-day?

EDIT: There is no evidence of this. Might want to tweak that starting lineup, OP


Thanks for catching that.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:47 pm    Post subject:

I hope the team looks rejuvenated after a long-lay off.... but I expect a tough game today... hopefully we keep it close.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 5:29 pm    Post subject:

Marshall's gonna blow up but we'll still lose by 30+.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 5:30 pm    Post subject:

Playing Houston should be enough incentive to play hard. Our injuries are still so sever it'd be difficult for us to beat Mater Dei.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 5:37 pm    Post subject:

I might have to close my eyes for this one.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 5:39 pm    Post subject:

Lakers
PG Nash 7.6
SG Blake 9.5
SF Johnson 9.1
PF Kelly 7.2
C Sacre 4.5

This kinda lineup is laughable. No double digit scorner at all?
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 5:56 pm    Post subject:

Is today some kind of holiday, the lounge is full?
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 5:58 pm    Post subject:

Isn't Nash hurt?
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With the NBA trade deadline less than 24 hours away and one member of the Lakers, veteran point guard Steve Blake, already packing his bags in the dressing room and leaving Staples Center for Golden State, they still have a game to play tonight and it’s not your typical opponent either.



http://tbt.blogs.nba.com/2014/02/19/rockets-at-lakers-1030-p-m-et-6/
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:24 pm    Post subject:

How many players do we have tonight?
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:26 pm    Post subject:

Now I know why the lounge is so full. Sorry to see you go Steve. Wish you well in the Bay Area.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:33 pm    Post subject:

i want this win.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:36 pm    Post subject:

Who Takes The Blame wrote:
Isn't Nash hurt?

YEP!

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LAL's updated starting line up tonight: Marshall, Meeks, Johnson, Kelly and Kaman.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:48 pm    Post subject:

jodeke wrote:
Is today some kind of holiday, the lounge is full?


Sadly I think the deadline thread will be more packed than the game thread tonight.
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i want this Loss.



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:53 pm    Post subject:

The tanks are rollin...
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:54 pm    Post subject:

Dwight thought he was going to get booed. No one really gives a (bleep) anymore.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:54 pm    Post subject:

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Dwight thought he was going to get booed. No one really gives a (bleep) anymore.


He'll probably get more cheers just for entertaining with his dunks.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:57 pm    Post subject:

Don Draper wrote:
jodeke wrote:
Is today some kind of holiday, the lounge is full?


Sadly I think the deadline thread will be more packed than the game thread tonight.


I don't know why so many people are excited about trades that do very little for the Lakers other than saving the Buss family some money.
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