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PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:29 pm    Post subject:

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mmmm, every game we play now i wonder how opposing coaches are gonna exploit us with IT in the game... worries me
They will also have to worry about how we exploit THEM when IT is in the game.


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PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:27 pm    Post subject:

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mmmm, every game we play now i wonder how opposing coaches are gonna exploit us with IT in the game... worries me


Hopefully if they try they'll find a much different lineup from the Lakers with some actual rim protection, more Hart, Randle, less IT/Kuz combo, more communication on defense, and adjustments if the Pelicans start to pound on an opening. And more Lopez for the rim protection.

Not confident on this game at all, nonetheless. Away game, I think we're gonna miss Nance for a few more games and the Pels have been winning lately in spite of Cousins going down.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:49 pm    Post subject:

I'm fine with IT and Kuz getting minutes, I don't mind them both on the floor at the same time against second string players now and then. I fear having both of them on the floor at the same time to close the game against the opponents' best players. Just one or the other, and solid defenders around them. Otherwise that's just a little too porous on defense imo.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:53 pm    Post subject:

Even the Kings beat the Mavs.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:02 pm    Post subject:

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Even the Kings beat the Mavs.


It's what these scrub teams do. They show up to play the mighty Lakers. The Queens are coming to town you say? Ok coach, it's tanking time again.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:13 pm    Post subject:

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Even the Kings beat the Mavs.


It's what these scrub teams do. They show up to play the mighty Lakers. The Queens are coming to town you say? Ok coach, it's tanking time again.


True. Even when the lakers are down; they are still the super bowl for the scrub teams.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:35 pm    Post subject:

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The Lakers recalled rookie center Thomas Bryant from the South Bay Lakers for their upcoming two-game road trip, according to the G League team’s Twitter feed.
Thomas has averaged 19.5 PPG, 7.0 RPG and 1.6 BPG in 25 games with South Bay according to Hoop Rumors.com
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:12 pm    Post subject:

Two of our best defensive IQs are gone: either hurt (lonzo) or traded (Larry). Sucks. Besides Josh and Brook, the rest are... sigh. Must... stay.. positive.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:24 am    Post subject:

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Two of our best defensive IQs are gone: either hurt (lonzo) or traded (Larry). Sucks. Besides Josh and Brook, the rest are... sigh. Must... stay.. positive.


The starting five played solid defence up until the last game. It was a lapse. Probably mental - underestimating the Mavs. Young team's lesson. There is every reason to believe that at least the starters can be as good as they were before the Mavs game.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 4:43 am    Post subject:

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I miss the games, but it's good the guys got a couple days to practice with the new lineup. Especially after the last game's defensive performance.


I think they were not prepared for the defensive liability that is IT. Hopefully after a couple of practices, Luke can figure out how to hide IT on D... else we are in some big trouble


IT an "offensive liability"?



Fixed that, meant to say defensive liability
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 5:26 am    Post subject:

IMO the the next two games are crucial and winnable. It will take a tremendous team effort, particularly on the defensive end but it's doable.

It would give us a nice boost to win this game and the next one (Minny). I would love for the team to go into the All-Star break with some momentum.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 5:39 am    Post subject:

LakerSD wrote:
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Even the Kings beat the Mavs.


It's what these scrub teams do. They show up to play the mighty Lakers. The Queens are coming to town you say? Ok coach, it's tanking time again.


True. Even when the lakers are down; they are still the super bowl for the scrub teams.

Lol Dallas was tanking that game too with the line up rick put out there. It’s just jownpathetic our team was that game that we got out full blasted by ghost of dirk dwight powell merji and klebber or wagged his name was
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 6:28 am    Post subject:

PayasoLoco wrote:
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Even the Kings beat the Mavs.


It's what these scrub teams do. They show up to play the mighty Lakers. The Queens are coming to town you say? Ok coach, it's tanking time again.


True. Even when the lakers are down; they are still the super bowl for the scrub teams.

Lol Dallas was tanking that game too with the line up rick put out there. It’s just jownpathetic our team was that game that we got out full blasted by ghost of dirk dwight powell merji and klebber or wagged his name was


In fairness, I do think the Mavs get up for the Lakers, even if the mavs are a scrub team. So I don’t think they were tanking like last night, but that’s yet another lesson for this lakers team that they aren’t yet good enough to beat ANY TEAM when they don’t feel like playing defense.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:21 am    Post subject:

epak wrote:
Two of our best defensive IQs are gone: either hurt (lonzo) or traded (Larry). Sucks. Besides Josh and Brook, the rest are... sigh. Must... stay.. positive.


When it comes to defensive IQ's I think you're right. Although I think Brook may be OK in that department, and Hart too once he gets a bit more NBA experience. Not sure who else on this squad I would trust as a vocal leader and floor general on defense.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:28 am    Post subject:

We have to take one of the next two games to end the first half on an up note. (bleep) Mavs ruined our mojo.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:49 am    Post subject:

Shaber wrote:
epak wrote:
Two of our best defensive IQs are gone: either hurt (lonzo) or traded (Larry). Sucks. Besides Josh and Brook, the rest are... sigh. Must... stay.. positive.


The starting five played solid defence up until the last game. It was a lapse. Probably mental - underestimating the Mavs. Young team's lesson. There is every reason to believe that at least the starters can be as good as they were before the Mavs game.


Thats true.
That Mavs game... sheesh.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:03 pm    Post subject:

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We have to take one of the next two games to end the first half on an up note. (bleep) Mavs ruined our mojo.


We need at least one of these games but it would be nice to win them both!!

...... DO IT LAKERS!!
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:10 pm    Post subject:

Pelicans are favored by 5 points.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:16 pm    Post subject:

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I miss the games, but it's good the guys got a couple days to practice with the new lineup. Especially after the last game's defensive performance.


I think they were not prepared for the defensive liability that is IT. Hopefully after a couple of practices, Luke can figure out how to hide IT on D... else we are in some big trouble


IT an "offensive liability"?



Fixed that, meant to say defensive liability


IMO the defense would be best served if Brook Lopez is in the game practically every time IT is on the floor. Brook is basically our only potential rim protector.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:24 pm    Post subject:

this is a win
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:01 pm    Post subject:

Please win this for my sanity
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:04 pm    Post subject:

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Please win this for my sanity


Mine too. An angry SOB on Valentines Day is not a good look. Come on Lakers!
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:15 pm    Post subject:

I will make a prediction. IT 24 points Lakers won by 7 points.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:17 pm    Post subject:

TooMuchMajicBuss wrote:
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Please win this for my sanity


Mine too. An angry SOB on Valentines Day is not a good look. Come on Lakers!


It's Valentine's Day ...... Josh HART will shine tonight!!
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:23 pm    Post subject:

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I will make a prediction. IT 24 points Lakers won by 7 points.


I'll take it
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