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minorbravo Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:21 am Post subject: ***Official: Jazz @ Lakers game thread*** |
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Lakers vs. Jazz - 12/28/07
Friday, Dec 28
If we do not come ready to play 48 minutes of smart, hard-nosed basketball tonight we will be in for a repeat of the dreadful result from the last time we played the Jazz (a 120-96 loss at Utah on November 30th). We were quite simply out-hustled, out-smarted, and whipped in every category that night. Two of their starters (Okur and Boozer) didn’t play yet we were still out rebounded 48-34, we turned the ball over 20 times for 28 Jazz points, were out-scored 70-40 in the paint, and gave up 70 first half points. Kirilenko and Williams both had monster games. Sometimes when we go back to study the last time we played a team it is interesting to hear the commentator’s take on the game. Hubie Brown from ESPN made a comment in the second half that Utah was able to catch the ball wherever they wanted and do whatever they wanted with it. That kind of summed up that horrible game. Since that game Utah had a tough spell playing 9 of twelve on the road. They were able to get back on track with a home win on 12-26 over the Dallas Mavs.
That win over the Mavs was the first game back for Okur after missing a stretch with an injury. The Jazz are now back to their regular starting lineup of Williams and Brewer in the backcourt, Kirilenko and Boozer at forwards, and Okur at center. Millsap and Harpring will provide toughness and energy off the bench and Collins, Miles and Hart round out the players who will get time (Gordon Giricek has not played since a run in with Coach Sloan however they have supposedly met and so Giricek may get time tonight). This is a deep, talented team and we know they will play smart and hard which creates a challenge every time you play Utah.
Offensively, the Jazz average 104 points a game (5th in the NBA), shooting 48.7% from the field (2nd in the NBA) and are 2nd in the league in assists. The ball will be in Williams’ hands and he will push it and look for early opportunities. The Jazz lane runners will do a good job of running hard and wide and they will cross underneath as they look to get into their early offense, “POWER”. We know that in the half court we will see their 1-4 double high post offensive system. They are an excellent cut and slash team and they beat us on basket cuts frequently in the loss at Utah. Our team/help defense must be better tonight.
Defensively, the Jazz like to pack it in the paint and attack penetration. We must protect the ball because this is a good stripping, steals team (3rd in the league). Kirilenko loves to come from the weakside to block shots or get steals.
As stated earlier, Kirilenko and Williams dominated the game at Utah so we must be ready to contain them. The return of Boozer and Okur makes their entire lineup formidable. Last season the Jazz really rolled when Okur had big nights so we must try to limit his production. A major part of our recipe for success this season has been our bench so we must get that spark from the reserves in order to come out with a victory. _________________ The only thing standing between me and greatness, is me. |
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KBandKB Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:24 am Post subject: |
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we win by 12
high scorers
Kobe: 28
Drew: 20
Lamar: 20
Fish: 15 |
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parsons777 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:31 am Post subject: |
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We need to play better D especially on AK47, Ariza should help that.
We need Bynum to get more than 5 shots in 26 minutes.
We need Fish not to shoot 1-8 or Sasha to shoot 1-6.
Do not let Deron penetrate, give him some outside looks, he is 0-6 from 3 over the last 5 games. ( now having said that watch him go 6-6 tonight, but I do not want him getting a bunch of FTs from penetration ) |
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B_P Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:34 am Post subject: |
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- Keep the defensive intensity for 48 minutes.
- Play inside-out.
We do that, we'll increase our chances of winning exponentially. _________________ Everything. Changes. |
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RipCityRobert Star Player
Joined: 12 Apr 2001 Posts: 5154 Location: Central Texas
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:35 am Post subject: |
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Lakeshow ROLLS, helps my boys pick up another a game on the Jazz. |
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alwayslakers08 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:26 am Post subject: |
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this is actually a pretty big game only because they are playing the celtics on sunday and we dont want them to lose two in a row. id take both wins _________________ "THIS IS OUR TURN, THIS IS OUR CHANCE, THIS IS OUR SEASON...THIS IS OUR CHAMPIONSHIP!" - Kobe Bean Bryant
GO LAKERS |
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Farmar2Bynum Sixth Man
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:28 am Post subject: |
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I'm calling it right now, we win if Andrew Bynum attemps and makes a left handed jump hook! Bank on it |
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Lakers For Life Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:30 am Post subject: |
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Lakers need to full court press Deron Williams by rotating Fisher, Farmar and vujacic every 5 minutes. Absolutely HOUND him and wear him out! Laker PG's stay fresh entire game and give Williams nightmares. |
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Farmar2Bynum Sixth Man
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:33 am Post subject: |
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Lakers For Life wrote: | Lakers need to full court press Deron Williams by rotating Fisher, Farmar and vujacic every 5 minutes. Absolutely HOUND him and wear him out! Laker PG's stay fresh entire game and give Williams nightmares. |
Fisher, Farmar, and Critt!!! |
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parsons777 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:34 am Post subject: |
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Farmar2Bynum wrote: | I'm calling it right now, we win if Andrew Bynum attemps and makes a left handed jump hook! Bank on it |
Ok, wait does that mean he has to bank it? |
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Lakers For Life Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:37 am Post subject: |
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Farmar2Bynum wrote: | Lakers For Life wrote: | Lakers need to full court press Deron Williams by rotating Fisher, Farmar and vujacic every 5 minutes. Absolutely HOUND him and wear him out! Laker PG's stay fresh entire game and give Williams nightmares. |
Fisher, Farmar, and Critt!!! |
I don't think Crittenton is ready defensively to handle Williams YET. I think he'll be ideal in a year or two. |
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VujacicFan Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:39 am Post subject: |
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Expect the Jazz Killa to go to work today. |
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Lakers For Life Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:42 am Post subject: |
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Wow, the Jazz are 3-7 last 10 games. They have a 1 game win streak.
We better win this one at home.
Jazz currently 16-14. |
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Lakers For Life Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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Revenge game. They killed us in Utah. |
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Fearthefearer Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers 111
Jazz 96 _________________ Kobe, if you want to be a hero, you have to take hero shots. --Bob Costas |
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GoldenThroat Moderator
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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A couple of days ago I heard that Kwame might be available tonight. Any news on that? |
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Rick12322 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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Farmar2Bynum wrote: | Lakers For Life wrote: | Lakers need to full court press Deron Williams by rotating Fisher, Farmar and vujacic every 5 minutes. Absolutely HOUND him and wear him out! Laker PG's stay fresh entire game and give Williams nightmares. |
Fisher, Farmar, and Critt!!! |
and make Deron play some D. |
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chazz Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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Will be here by game time to cheer on the Lkaers=) |
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oldschool32 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers For Life wrote: | Farmar2Bynum wrote: | Lakers For Life wrote: | Lakers need to full court press Deron Williams by rotating Fisher, Farmar and vujacic every 5 minutes. Absolutely HOUND him and wear him out! Laker PG's stay fresh entire game and give Williams nightmares. |
Fisher, Farmar, and Critt!!! |
I don't think Crittenton is ready defensively to handle Williams YET. I think he'll be ideal in a year or two. |
Personally I think he needs more time as well, but Crittenton was the only one out of the 3 (Fish, Farmar, Crittenton) who was able to stay in front of him the previous game. He actually stripped him of the ball as well. So he did have the best results even though his minimal minutes didn't mean much. _________________ "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."-The Greatest |
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Brand New Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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Our PG's need to keep Williams in check. |
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Brand New Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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Odom and Bynum better keep Boozer on check too. |
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RCS926 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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GoldenThroat wrote: | A couple of days ago I heard that Kwame might be available tonight. Any news on that? |
In yesterday's practice report, it was revealed that Luke and Kwame are doubtful for tonight's game. Nevertheless, it would be nice to have Kwame match up against Milsap. Ronny isn't big or strong enough to handle him down low or keep him off the boards... |
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Hydro21 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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i hope i can catch this game on a stream. this move to florida hass been messing me up. |
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ignardlakerfan Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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i just got word from a friend that i'm going to tonights game, so hopefully they play a complete team game on both ends of the floor and dont have any mental laspses and contain williams _________________ RIP.....Pop (AJ Sr.) 7/09/23-01/20/09
Thanks for 35 years of love, sacrifice and joy...also for taking me to all the lakers games at the GW forum as a youngster and helping me understand the joy that comes from watching a lakers game |
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AceOfSpaDeZ Star Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers 109
Jazz 98
Kobe - 33 points
Bynum - 17
Odom - 15 |
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