Waltfeld 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 quote: Originally posted by O-dub: quote: Originally posted by Waltfeld:we win WHAT THE!!! O-dub I am sorry if I made you mad. I do think that we can win this, as long as the Magic do not get off to a slow start and play good D for the whole game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
You're Fat, Pat! 98 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 im kinda surprised that ESPN didnt pick up this game... what would America rather watch... the sorry Timberwolves vs. the KG-less C's or get to see the new-look Lakers for the first time vs. a Eastern powerhouse Magic... hmmmmmm.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
You're Fat, Pat! 98 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 and i also really wanted Airiza to play...any chance he pulls the miracle?? unlikely, but when he does return to the Amway, you all better give him a heck of a standing O...if for nothing else, do it for me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richnba 3 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 quote: Originally posted by You're Fat, Pat!:im kinda surprised that ESPN didnt pick up this game... what would America rather watch... the sorry Timberwolves vs. the KG-less C's or get to see the new-look Lakers for the first time vs. a Eastern powerhouse Magic... hmmmmmm.... Its ESPN, they are so far up the Celtics arse, it would take alot of effort for them to pull themselves out!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undisputed4 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Kobe is hurt so we might have a chance. SVG will prolly grant JJ's wish and put him on Kobe or something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cappacappa 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Here is a game winning plan: Lets raise the rim to 12 foot and pass all the balls to Dwight. everyones shot will be a miss and D12 will win it with his dunks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~O~ 565 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 quote: Originally posted by Waltfeld: quote: Originally posted by O-dub: quote: Originally posted by Waltfeld:we win WHAT THE!!! O-dub I am sorry if I made you mad. I do think that we can win this, as long as the Magic do not get off to a slow start and play good D for the whole game. You didn't make me mad but I've never seen the Magci sweep the Lakers in my whole entire lifetime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaky777 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 maybe Adonal Foyle have a great game and become our best point guard, u know the way things are going lately. u never know "that hot hand thing" someone save us, please!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommaco 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 quote: Originally posted by cappacappa:Here is a game winning plan: Lets raise the rim to 12 foot and pass all the balls to Dwight. everyones shot will be a miss and D12 will win it with his dunks 12 foot hu?? i dont think he will be dunking all that much cause they gunna foul but hey 12feet might just help his free throws.... just a though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lavell12 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Prediction JJ finally gets real minutes and then SVG says well he needs to work on his D when he is forced to guard Kobe. Its not like Evans or Bogans are gonna stop Kobe either except they won't score either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Can Opener 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 quote: Originally posted by lavell12:Prediction JJ finally gets real minutes and then SVG says well he needs to work on his D when he is forced to guard Kobe. Its not like Evans or Bogans are gonna stop Kobe either except they won't score either. Last time Bogans did one hell of a job on Kobe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack daniel 999 27 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 NBA Preview By BRETT HUSTON, STATS Writer It's been nearly 10 years since Kobe Bryant has been as ineffective in consecutive games as he's been in his last two. Fortunately for the Los Angeles Lakers, there's now another All-Star to back up Bryant. Newly acquired Pau Gasol may have to pick up the slack for the beat-up Bryant as Los Angeles continues its season-high nine-game road trip against the Orlando Magic on Friday. The Lakers (31-17) dropped the first contest of their 14-day journey on Jan. 31 in Detroit, and then won three straight, beating Toronto, Washington and New Jersey. But the victory over the Nets came with a price - Bryant dislocated the pinky finger on his right hand and was limited to six points, the lowest total of his career when he's played at least 30 minutes. Gasol helped make up for Bryant's struggles against New Jersey. In his first game in a Lakers uniform since being acquired from Memphis, the Spaniard had 24 points and 12 rebounds. With his pinkie swollen on Wednesday, Bryant logged 37 minutes in Atlanta, but again was ineffective as he went 4-of-16 from the field and scored 11 points. Gasol struggled as well, shooting 5-of-14 for 12 points, as the Hawks broke the Lakers' three-game winning streak with a 98-95 victory. "It is what it is," said Bryant, who said the finger was "very swollen." "I'll try to muscle through it over the next couple days." Bryant's two-game point total is his lowest while playing at least 20 minutes in each game since he scored 13 total points from April 3-5, 1998. He's averaged 31.8 points in his last four trips to Orlando, with the Lakers winning the last two meetings. Orlando (32-19) has seen what had been a dwindling lead in the Southeast Division expand again over the last 10 days. The Magic have won five of six while second-place Washington has dropped five straight, pushing the lead from 2 1/2 games to 6 1/2. After a 107-98 loss to Dallas kicked off its five-game homestand on Monday, Orlando responded well on Wednesday, defeating New Jersey 100-84 behind Dwight Howard's league-leading 44th double-double. "We're going to take these seven games we've got coming up - five games before the All-Star break and two after it - as playoff games," said Howard, who had 21 points and 13 rebounds. Gasol should have his hands full inside with Howard, the East's All-Star starter at center who's averaging 21.8 points and a league-best 14.6 rebounds. When the two have met head-to-head, Howard has averaged 13.0 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Gasol has scored 16.4 points and grabbed 8.2 boards per game. Orlando's Rashard Lewis, who has made more 3-pointers than anyone besides Charlotte's Jason Richardson, has been held under 20 points in 11 consecutive games but continues to help open things up for Hedo Turkoglu. The Turkish forward has put together perhaps the best stretch of his career over his past nine games, averaging 23.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.3 assists. Turkoglu had his first career triple-double - 13 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists - in Orlando's loss to Dallas. It's been Lewis, though, who has tormented the Lakers recently. He's averaging 23.5 points and shooting 44.0 percent from 3-point range in his last 11 games against Los Angeles. Lewis had a team-high 18 points in Orlando's 104-97 win over the Lakers at Staples Center on Dec. 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites