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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:03 pm Post subject: ++++LAKERS VS SUNS 3/18/2015 ++++ 7:30 PM PT |
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Pheonix Suns (18-50) vs Los Angeles Lakers (14-54)
•Friday, 18th March, 2016
•7:30PM PT | 10:30PM ET | 2:30AM GMT - Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
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Lakers - Suns Preview Per NBA.com
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Don't tell Los Angeles Lakers coach Byron Scott that his team's fans want to lose Friday night against the Pheonix Suns.
It's uncertain whether or not Kobe Bryant will play and it's also not clear if his presence will help or hurt his team's chance at a victory.
What is clear is that there is plenty of incentive for the Western Conference's worst teams to lose when they meet Friday night at Staples Center.
Los Angeles (14-54) owns the league's second-worst record and its fans would like to finish with that mark since the franchise will enhance its chances of a top-three lottery pick that way. If the Lakers fail in the lottery and slip to the fourth pick, the choice will go to Philadelphia.
Surpassing Pheonix (18-50) in the standings would hurt the Lakers' lottery odds. These teams meet twice in the next six days after splitting their first two meetings.
"As far as I'm concerned, we're not in a weird position," Scott said. "We play Pheonix and we're trying to win the game."
The Lakers have lost three straight to fall to 2-4 on this eight-game homestand as they played without Bryant in Tuesday's 106-98 loss to Sacramento. The retiring veteran continues to battle shoulder problems and Scott termed Bryant's chances of playing Friday at "50-50."
If Bryant doesn't play, Scott said he will give Metta World Peace his second straight start.
Bryant is the NBA's worst shooter among qualifying players at 35.6 percent overall and 27.5 percent on 3-pointers. The Lakers have won four of their last 11 games he has missed.
Pheonix had a five-game win streak over Los Angeles end the last time these teams met, a 97-77 defeat Jan. 3 that Bryant sat out. He has not faced the Suns this season, has missed six of the last nine matchups and hasn't played in a victory over Pheonix since he made 1 of 8 shots for four points and eight turnovers in a 91-85 win Feb. 12, 2013.
The Lakers expect to have forward Brandon Bass back after he sat out Tuesday because of a corneal abrasion in his right eye. He may have to wear goggles.
"If they say I have to wear the goggles, I don't have no choice, right?" Bass said. "But if they say I don't have to, then I don't have to, then I ain't gonna wear 'em. But we'll see how it goes."
The Suns fell for the fourth time in five games, 103-69 at Utah on Thursday. They shot a season-low 34.1 percent and finished with their lowest point total.
"We played passive aggressive in the first half," coach Earl Watson said. "In the second half, we played timid. We couldn't hit a shot. We couldn't stop their runs. That isn't acceptable, that can't happen."
Brandon Knight scored a team-high 17 in his third start since missing 21 games with a strained groin. He has totaled 55 points and 24 assists this season versus Los Angeles with his first career triple-double in a 120-101 rout Nov. 16.
Rookie Devin Booker was held to seven points on 3-of-14 shooting Thursday after he entered averaging 23.6 in his first eight games in March.
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"Through the legs to the left, through the legs to the right, we don't run them Laker plays, we just Kobe fadeaway..."
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"Through the legs to the left, through the legs to the right, we don't run them Laker plays, we just Kobe fadeaway..."
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DShotMaker1824 Star Player
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As the Tank Leader this year, I want to secure this loss. _________________
"Through the legs to the left, through the legs to the right, we don't run them Laker plays, we just Kobe fadeaway..."
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driver Star Player
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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I welcome it. Tank you.
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Jim99187 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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tank on |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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DIANDO FOR THE WIN!! |
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DShotMaker1824 Star Player
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 3:08 am Post subject: |
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pio2u wrote: | DIANDO FOR THE WIN!! |
I'm also doing this because it'll be Saturday morning here and I'll get the see it live. _________________
"Through the legs to the left, through the legs to the right, we don't run them Laker plays, we just Kobe fadeaway..."
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Chronicle Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:14 am Post subject: |
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Let's win ! _________________ Kobe |
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 8:17 am Post subject: |
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diando wrote: | pio2u wrote: | DIANDO FOR THE WIN!! |
I'm also doing this because it'll be Saturday morning here and I'll get the see it live. |
Cool but you may have to put the tank on hold because I believe that we win this one!
GO LAKERS! |
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KindCrippler2000 Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 8:20 am Post subject: |
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Tank on, Byron. |
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defense Retired Number
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Losing makes me want to punch people in the face
I don't promote violence
Therefore I can't root for losing |
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 11:40 am Post subject: |
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diando wrote: | As the Tank Leader this year, I want to secure this loss. |
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Probably a W. We are catching them on the 2nd game of a back to back. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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DancingBarry Editor-in-Chief
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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diando wrote: | As the Tank Leader this year, I want to secure this loss. |
This will be a tough one, but I see our best people are working on it. |
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I wouldn't mind see that Booker kid go for 40. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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AY2043 Franchise Player
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I'm in SoCal right now for my Spring Break, thinking about buying a ticket to this one to see Kobe. Any opinions on the chances he'll play?
Not tying to spend $100 (cheap seats) only to see DLO and JC get 25 minutes and have the team play like they did the last two games... |
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DShotMaker1824 Star Player
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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pio2u wrote: | diando wrote: | pio2u wrote: | DIANDO FOR THE WIN!! |
I'm also doing this because it'll be Saturday morning here and I'll get the see it live. |
Cool but you may have to put the tank on hold because I believe that we win this one!
GO LAKERS! |
I believe that too, so that's why I'm taking the initiative here.
We need a loss for the _________________
"Through the legs to the left, through the legs to the right, we don't run them Laker plays, we just Kobe fadeaway..."
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Devin Booker is going to play 40 minutes and go for 30 points while DLO gets benched 4 minutes into the first quarter so that Lou can play for 44 minutes straight. |
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I hate to be that guy, but the good news is that Byron overplaying old men like Huertas and Lou is probably going to lead to them straining something sooner or later. Is it bad to wish minor injuries on your own players? Probably, but that's how much I hate Byron. |
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diando wrote: | As the Tank Leader this year, I want to secure this loss. |
Wow, we have a guy who is ready to commit and do what needs to be done.
I hope the team has the same mentality. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | I wouldn't mind see that Booker kid go for 40. |
Only if D'Lo gets 42!!! |
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Probably a Lakers win, but lets lose to lock up that 2nd worst record |
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Any news on Kobe if he will be playing? _________________ Coach MWP. |
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Brandon Bass hopes to play tomorrow after a scratch on his eye caused him to miss Thursday's game |
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We need the loss for the moral. |
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