Enough with the trades lest talk about tonight

[vvbandit]

IMO we arent making any trades, so Im more concerned with tonights game. I dont really recall Kobe having too much trouble with Artest, but a simple screen should get rid of him and by the fourth quarter Artest is going to be sucking some serious wind. Only way we win is if for LO to have a very solid game. Hes has to attack and not be worried about if he misses or makes. If he doesnt shoot he hurts the team so he has got to go for it. I never really worry about Kobe but Artest is a concern so Im really hoping Kobe has a very nice game. The third guy who steps up is anyones guess at this point. Its rarely the same guy two nights in a row so maybe it will be Sasha tonight Sorry I just got emotional thinking we have to rely on players like Sasha, but anyways I say the Lakers win this game, but only if LO and a mystery third guy step up.

[TACH]

IMO, I think the team really needs to play defense. Offensively, we are okay,.. it could be better, but I think the real issue, over the past 10/12 games has been the defense, specifically with the front court. Plus good defense tends to open up to offense...