*** Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder (01/11/20) Gm#39 ***

KBandKB · Star Player Joined: 11 Aug 2005 Posts: 2278

We’ll probably see a lineup of:

Javale (24) - Dwight (24)
Kuzma (28) - Dudley (16) - Antentokoumpo (4)
KCP (32) - Kuzma (8) - Avery (4) - Daniels (4)
Avery (24) - Daniels (12) - Caruso (14)
Caruso (16) - Rondo (24) - Cook (8)

jodeke · Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:41 am Post subject:

I believe Vogel will go with a small lineup to counter their 3 guard attack. CP3 has woke up and is playing well. IMO Schroder is underrated. Hoping the Lakers will get a big league and hang on. They tend to take the foot off the gas when they get a big lead. C'mon Vogel, get the message across!
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LakerSD · Franchise Player Joined: 10 Nov 2016 Posts: 23778

Good decision to load manage.

Caruso/AB/Kuzma/KCP need to lead the way.

I would say Rondo but he’s older on a B2B.

venturalakersfan · Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:10 pm Post subject:

babyskyhook · Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:16 pm Post subject:

This could be one of those games where the stars on one team are out and the other team comes out with a flat effort and loses to the team that's missing its stars.

We've seen the Lakers do that plenty of times over the years. Would be nice to see it go the other way with the Lakers getting a win tonight.

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drae · Franchise Player Joined: 13 Nov 2018 Posts: 16144

Even if AD isn't playing I think this will be a fun little game

48 mins of trying to sort out non-Lebron lineups will be pretty valuable.

Vogel may have stumbled on something yesterday

jodeke · Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:41 pm Post subject:

Bron being rested is a good idea. Danny Green, if at all possible, should play. Hope Vogel will go without AD, AB. Time to see what we really have. I don't believe Cousins will be much of a factor this season. We're good a the 5.

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PLAYER POSITION UPDATED INJURY INJURY STATUS

Avery Bradley PG Sat, Jan 11 Illness Game Time Decision
Anthony Davis PF Sat, Jan 11 Back Game Time Decision
LeBron James SF Sat, Jan 11 Illness Expected to be out until at least Jan 13
Danny Green SF Sat, Jan 11 Undisclosed Expected to be out until at least Jan 13
DeMarcus Cousins C Thu, Aug 15 Knee Expected to be out until at least May 15
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mhan00 · Retired Number Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 32059

LeBron has earned a break. Lakers can afford to give up a game or two, and it gives a chance for guys like KUZ to try to flex a little.

LakerSD · Franchise Player Joined: 10 Nov 2016 Posts: 23778

Seems like the Nuggets and Jazz have had a soft schedule lately. 11 and 12 losses respectively.

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32 · Retired Number Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Posts: 73062

They have been playing good and just beat the rockets at home on Thursday. The current vegas line is thunder -8 points. This will be their 4th game in 6 days.
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AD23 · Star Player Joined: 15 Jul 2019 Posts: 3069

I’ll gladly take the “L” here

Extra rest for LBJ and AD

jodeke · Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 3:33 pm Post subject:

The Lakers will again rise to the occasion. KEEP THE FAITH PEOPLE!!
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LakerSD · Franchise Player Joined: 10 Nov 2016 Posts: 23778

Revenge game for former OKC G leaguer Caruso.

jodeke · Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 3:48 pm Post subject:

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ringfinger · Retired Number Joined: 08 Oct 2013 Posts: 29418

This game is exciting if for nothing other than ... Rondo vs CP3.
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TDRock · Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 4:22 pm Post subject:

AD out

ContagiousInspiration · Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 4:30 pm Post subject:

jodeke · Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 4:35 pm Post subject:

Inspector Gadget · Retired Number Joined: 18 Apr 2016 Posts: 46641

Wouldn’t be surprised if Dwight Howard has 1 of his retro games were he puts up 20 pts and 20 rebs but he needs to stay out of foul trouble for that to happen.