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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:22 am    Post subject: *** LAKERS vs HORNETS 4/11 Game Thread - Sponsored by Jacked.com ***

{Original Thread Title: Has there been a game that meant more to this team than the one tonight against NO?}

I'm talking just this season of course. I remember really wanting to kill Phoenix on Christmas. And there were some others that seemed pivotal, but if we lose this one, we can pretty much kiss the # 1 spot away. Phoenix and Houston are right on our rear ends. And with these silly billy sports writers, (you like that? Silly billy? ) I'm betting alot of those MVP votes are going to hang on who wins tonight and/or the West.

Thoughts?


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:23 am    Post subject:

too bad we have a habit recently of mailing in the first half of our home games...

hopefully tonight we can focus and come out with some energy to begin, and sustain it throughout.

but yes I agree it is quite an important game.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:24 am    Post subject:

They better want this game, cuz I'm going to be there! This $200 ticket better not be a waste
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:26 am    Post subject:

PwrGetter wrote:
They better want this game, cuz I'm going to be there! This $200 ticket better not be a waste


It's going to be a waste. You better give it to me.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:26 am    Post subject:

Absolutely not.

Most important game of the season by far.

You wanna know why Kobe should win MVP this year? Cause I GUARANTEE he will not let the Lakers lose against the Hornets.

I PROMISE you. That's what sets him apart from other players and mvp candidates, Kobster will not let us lose this one.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:28 am    Post subject:

illmatic wrote:
Absolutely not.

Most important game of the season by far.

You wanna know why Kobe should win MVP this year? Cause I GUARANTEE he will not let the Lakers lose against the Hornets.

I PROMISE you. That's what sets him apart from other players and mvp candidates, Kobster will not let us lose this one.


hope you're right man

I feel like I haven't seen that version of Kobe for a long time...
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:30 am    Post subject: Re: Has there been a game that meant more to this team than the one tonight against NO?

Legacy wrote:
I'm talking just this season of course. I remember really wanting to kill Phoenix on Christmas. And there were some others that seemed pivotal, but if we lose this one, we can pretty much kiss the # 1 spot away. Phoenix and Houston are right on our rear ends. And with these silly billy sports writers, (you like that? Silly billy? ) I'm betting alot of those MVP votes are going to hang on who wins tonight and/or the West.

Thoughts?


The Portland game was about as meaningful -- & the Lakers FLOPPED.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:32 am    Post subject:

dna. wrote:
illmatic wrote:
Absolutely not.

Most important game of the season by far.

You wanna know why Kobe should win MVP this year? Cause I GUARANTEE he will not let the Lakers lose against the Hornets.

I PROMISE you. That's what sets him apart from other players and mvp candidates, Kobster will not let us lose this one.


hope you're right man

I feel like I haven't seen that version of Kobe for a long time...


THat's true when it comes to losing against the Bobcats and Grizzlies, sub-par ass teams that are among the worst in the league.

But I think for a huge game like this against #1 seed, Kobe is gonna pump these fools up and tell 'em this is Game 1 of the Playoffs, WIN OR GO HOME, lol.

Everyone brings it tonight and holds their own, if not, Kobe has my permission to yell at them MJ style
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:35 am    Post subject:

Im excited about the game. Hope that the fellas bring it.

This is also the first time we can play them with Gasol.(Last time dont count). So I'm curious to see how we play againts them with Gasol for the whole game...
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:52 am    Post subject:

Lakers have to win this game. Otherwise, they might as well slide down to 5th spot.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:52 am    Post subject:

I'm looking forward to see the perform at a higher level when needed.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:18 am    Post subject:

I don't think there has been. From this point on, every game will be much more important than the one before.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:23 am    Post subject:

Let's see if the Lakers can match the energy in these two games. Both teams (NO, and SA) want to send a message to the league.

NO, wants to prove they can contend, and SA wants to prove to everyone they still have it and they're not old. Both will play their best ball of the season.

I hope the Lakers can match that with something of their own, to prove they really are contenders. Let's go Lakers, give it your all these next two games!
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:30 am    Post subject:

illmatic wrote:
Absolutely not.

Most important game of the season by far.

You wanna know why Kobe should win MVP this year? Cause I GUARANTEE he will not let the Lakers lose against the Hornets.

I PROMISE you. That's what sets him apart from other players and mvp candidates, Kobster will not let us lose this one.


agreed, but i hope he doesn't over doing it by trying outscore NO by himself.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:30 am    Post subject:

portland game comes to mind
shaq debut (just because of hype)

BUT this for sure has got to be the game to watch. Rating should be high
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:31 am    Post subject:

NO!

This game means exactly the same as every other game. It is a must win game. Overhyping a game causes players to choke because of nervousness/anxiousness.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:32 am    Post subject:

Key for tonite:

1) Everyone must stay on their man even when CP penetrates -- no doubles & protect the perimeter -- let CP3 get his points.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:32 am    Post subject:

Laker_Town wrote:
portland game comes to mind
shaq debut (just because of hype)

BUT this for sure has got to be the game to watch. Rating should be high


ratings will be as high as they can be when only people in CA (or who get FSN West maybe) can watch this game for free...
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:48 am    Post subject:

I want them to win... I could care less about the MVP, its meaningless!! Its all about the wins and the rings!!!
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:09 am    Post subject:

there is so much going into this game that i hope the lakers come ready to play, number one seed, mvp, before playoffs want to go in with some confidence that we beat the tops teams a few days before playoffs lots of factors that make this game a must win and very important
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:12 am    Post subject:

oh im gonna say 112-114 lakers in overtime
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:15 am    Post subject:

gt1 wrote:
Let's see if the Lakers can match the energy in these two games. Both teams (NO, and SA) want to send a message to the league.

NO, wants to prove they can contend, and SA wants to prove to everyone they still have it and they're not old. Both will play their best ball of the season.

I hope the Lakers can match that with something of their own, to prove they really are contenders. Let's go Lakers, give it your all these next two games!


These next two games are like playoff games. Tonight's is the most important game of the year, for the Lakers and Kobe. It may be the most important game of Kobe's career. I'm guessing he wants that MVP.

But, if we win tonight, then the SA game will be the most important game of the Lakers season and maybe even for Kobe's MVP candidacy. If we win tonight but lose the SA game and the Hornets win their last game of the season against Dallas, then I think CP3 gets the MVP.


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:15 am    Post subject:

Its not going to be close. Lakers maul and be prepared for a lot of "buts" from the media saturday morning.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:40 am    Post subject:

the key to determining how the lakers will fare tonight will be to look at cp3's assist totals.

if he has 18 or more we're in serious trouble.

between 14-17 it's going to be a close game.

between 10-14, i like our chances.

below 10, and we win going away.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:36 am    Post subject:

GO LAKERS!

i dont want to be in a bad mood this weekend
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