jack daniel 999 27 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Game Notes LA Lakers Notes Feb 7 G Kobe Bryant continued to struggle adjusting to playing with a dislocated right pinky, scoring just 11 points on 4-for-16 shooting. The 6-6 superstar had a miserable second half, connecting on just 1-of-9 shots and committing a crucial turnover in the game's final seconds. "It is what it is," Bryant said. "I'm just playing with three fingers. It's very swollen. It's a different feeling on the ball. It changes how you shoot." ... F Pau Gasol had 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds in his second game with the club, but despite the 7-footer's inside presence the Lakers still lost the battle of the boards to an undersized Hawks team by a 46-37 margin. ... F Lamar Odom posted 19 points and 11 rebounds. Orlando Notes Feb 7 Hedo Turkoglu was named NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the second consecutive week. Turkoglu has averaged 22.9 ppg, 6.9 rpg and 5.4 apg over the last eight contests. ... Orlando is currently 19-10 away from home this season which is the most road wins in the league. The 19 victories surpasses the entire road win total (15) of 2006-07. But the Magic are now only 12-9 at the Amway Arena and the loss Monday was the first game of a season-long five-game homestand. ... PG Jameer Nelson was activated for the contest but did not play in the game. http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/preview?gid=2008020819 _________________________________________________ Three Things To Note *Tonight's game is sold out (the 18th sellout in 23 home games). *Newcomer Pau Gasol is playing center. Meet Dwight Howard. *Expect Jameer Nelson to return as starting PG. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/basketball/magic/...eb08,0,6336601.story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack daniel 999 27 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Comparable stats - ESPN Last 5 Games LOS ANGELES Feb 06 @ATL Loss 98-95 Feb 05 @NJ Win 105-90 Feb 03 @WAS Win 103-91 Feb 01 @TOR Win 121-101 Jan 31 @DET Loss 90-89 MAGIC Feb 06 NJ Win 100-84 Feb 04 DAL Loss 107-98 Feb 02 @IND Win 121-115 Feb 01 @PHI Win 108-106 Jan 30 MIA Win 107-91 Depth Chart POS LOS ANGELES (PPG) ORLANDO (PPG) PG D. Fisher 12.7... C. Arroyo 7.0 SG K. Bryant 27.6... M. Evans 7.6 SF L. Walton 7.1... H. Turkoglu 19.5 PF L. Odom 13.4... R. Lewis 18.2 C P. Gasol 18.9... D. Howard 21.8 Team Stat Leaders LOS ANGELES ORLANDO Points K. Bryant 27.6... D. Howard 21.8 Rebounds A. Bynum 10.2... D. Howard 14.6 Assists K. Bryant 5.3... J. Nelson 5.7 Steals K. Bryant 1.9... R. Lewis 1.1 Blocks A. Bynum 2.1... D. Howard 2.5 Today's Line FAVORITE OPEN CUR UNDERDOG O/U LOS ANGELES --2 -0 @ORLANDO -- ATS Los Angeles Orlando Record: 31-17-0 (.646) 32-19-0 (.627) As Favorite: 23-6-0 (.793) 23-11-0 (.676) As Underdog: 8-11-0 (.421) 9-8-0 (.529) At Home: 17-7-0 (.708) 13-9-0 (.591) On Road: 14-10-0 (.583) 19-10-0 (.655) http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/preview?gameId=280208019 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cappacappa 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Cook and Evans will shine tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gporter 5 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Jameer will have 20 points, 10 assists. Magic win by 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CG 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 quote: Jameer will have 20 points, 10 assists. Magic win by 10. ... and Patty will be possessed by John Lennon's spirit and sing the national anthem of England, causing fans' rage, and resulting in the death of thousands of Jameer's preadolescent fans. Chaos all over America will lead to the destruction of the American way of life as we know it; that's when Kobe will take over the game and impregnate the wives of all the Magic players who will raise a race of superhuman players, who 20 years from now will cause changes in the NBA as we know it; rims will be raised to 25 feet over the sea level, and the size of the basketball will be the same as a lemon but it will weight as much as seven elephants..... by the way, the Magic win 99 - 95! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undisputed4 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 I love how Kobe always plays though injuries. When he pulled his hamstring he didnt use it as an excuse. When he hurt his shoulder he didnt complain. Now he isnt complaining either. I love that guy. He just has "it". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berto 338 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 My money's on Gasols beard tonight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
love#12 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 If we come out early and play well we will win.If we come out and start slow again this laker team will kill us. GO MAGIC!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natmayo 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Im just hoping for good effort for 48 minutes and great game. I always get stoked up for a sold out game against a quality opponant. Magic 106-100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jav25 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 We will get blown out by 24pts. THIS LAKER TEAM IS SOLID IN EVERY POSITION. and we are not.Even there bench is great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jav25 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Fisher magic Killer!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hutchence 1 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 quote: Originally posted by You're Fat, Pat!: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... Don't worry, I so will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites