TWOLVES -at- LAKERS - 11/9 - Thoughts and :-)) Ratings

LakersMD · Star Player Joined: 27 Jun 2003 Posts: 8015

What ever happened to Popcorn Machine's Game Flows?

RCS926 · Franchise Player Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 16824

A few things stood out to me:

Kobe - This is the first game where Kobe looked like he was having fun out there and enjoying himself. It was great to see.

Odom - The offense didn't stagnate at all with him in the lineup. He kept the ball moving on offense and was making some nice, hard cuts. He was also very active on the boards and on defense. Lamar is going to fit in just fine.

Turiaf - The guy is just so active out there. I think that limits his rebounding number somewhat because he's all over the floor. However, his defensive rotations, blocked shots and steals more than make up for the seemingly average rebounding. I loved the fact that he was running down the middle of the lane and sealing his man underneath the basket ala Shaq. Also, he played the best defense against AJ by far.

Bynum - He is officially a dominant rebounder in my book. I was thinking that his numbers against Utah and Phoenix might've been a fluke, but he's looking like a monster on the boards every night. He outrebounded Chandler during the Hornets game and controlled the boards even with Ratliff and Jefferson in the lineup. If he had been in at the end of the 4th, the Lakers wouldn't have had trouble controlling their defensive glass.

Farmar - He didn't have a great game, but how the heck did he go from a guy with some speed to a guy who's easily one of the fastest guys in the NBA...all in one season? His speed in the open court is amazing and always catches me by surprise when he decides to turn on the jets.

Klone_dd · Star Player Joined: 11 Mar 2002 Posts: 7330

The best thing about the game was the ball movement, but the flip side to that was too many risky ventures were attempted, leading to too many turnovers. More time together on the court should stop those to's.

Mihm is getting more comfortable. Gotta love combo centers that can get 20/20.

LO was very smooth and fluid. No outside shot, but that will come too.

A win against the Celtics JV team is good.

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BigEvil · Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 12:44 pm Post subject:

I was also there!

And it was a good game to see.

My only true disappointment is that Phil didn't put in J-Critt. I was looking forward to seeing him play for the first time in person.

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A Mad Chinaman · Star Player Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Posts: 6161

Another day rises with a Lakers game and sets with a great DB REVIEW!

Questions for DB & Comments:
LO vs Turiaff @ PF
This year, it is Turiaff's year because his activity - whether is is to prevent the opposing player(s) to get rebounds or get rebounds himself - along with his physical ability to take the punishment makes him the better choice.
How much a factor in LO's injuries (i.e. shoulders, etc.) were the direct result of the pounding he took at PF?

Leaders: DFish & Kobe
During the off-season, many people were down on the DFish aquisition. It is amazing what happens to a team when 1) The Lakers actually have 5 players awake and playing (i.e. Smush - just watch his performances his Miami); 2) An efficient/effective PG starts the offense; 3) It is somebody the Kobe will listen to; 4) Somebody who is consistent/persistent/clutch and: 5) Another bonafide/trusted/clutch/consistent/respected leader (from Kobe, PJ, teammates, opposing teams, referres, etc.) on the court.
Do you think that PJ will try to save DFish for the playoffs - yes, I am assuming/anticipating that they will make the playoffs?!?!?!

The Second Team: Luke/Vlad/Farmar/Bynum
With LO's return and Turiaff's emergence, it has created a stronger bench if they can settle into their respective roles.
Do you think that Vlad (designated scorer/hit man who has the green light, ala Vinnie Johnson of the old Pistons and Manu of the Spurs - though he is not a true "sub"), Farmar - change of tempo PG ala Bugsy Boles and Luke as the hi/low post passer would be the best roles for them?

Mo vs. Sasha vs. Luke @ SG When Kobe's Out
With Mo and Sasha still being inconsistent, could Luke get more PG while being the backup SG? With Luke's minutes going down (20+ minutes) during the last game, this backup SG role might help him maintain his "flow."

Who do you anticipate will spend the most time on the IR - outside of Cook since he should always be there?

DancingBarry · Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:37 pm Post subject:

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kawai442 · Starting Rotation Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 946

I'm not sure how you can rate Mihm anything but horrible out there. He was pushed around on both sides of the board.

This has nothing to do with effort but imo conditioning at this point.

DancingBarry

THE_TWELFTH · Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 2:43 pm Post subject:

Loooooooong time (3 yrs) lurker, due to the fact that my primary e-mail addresss is a paid yahoo account. Anyway... First post! I just wanted to thank you for the great recaps of last season and the continued excellence on this season. Thanks, D.B.!

DancingBarry · Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 2:49 pm Post subject:

THE_TWELFTH - Glad you got through and posted.

kawai442 · Starting Rotation Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 946

Mation · Star Player Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 3614

Thanks DB, good win!

I guess Kobe's going to stick with that arm-sleeve even though he's close to a hundred-percent. As long as he's playing the way he is, I'd say add another arm-sleeve for good luck.

Looks like Fish is our consistent third-option, but would really like to see him make more of his points outside of the free-throw line. He should really capture and secure that role of the third-option on the team.

Would be good to establish a solid sixth-man as well. As of now, that sixth-man might be split into an offensive bench player and a defensive bench player (Bynum). It would be good to have a sense of reliability for that role on the team.

KOBE 2.0 · Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 3:38 pm Post subject:

DB, when is Crittenton gonna get PT?

shouldn't he try to test what he does off the bench and let Farmar sit a little more then he does?

maybe we will just use him in a trade package with Kwame this year?!?!? doesn't look like he fits in our long-term plans no matter what the reasons are.