Thu. 12/13 - Lakers vs. Spurs - Predictions & Comments

BDG · Last edited by BDG on Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:30 pm; edited 1 time in total

Thursday, December 13th
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two0one7 · Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 7753 Location: Laker Land

Going to be an epic game. Duncan will mostly likely be back for this one. Putting Ariza on Ginobili may be a wise idea. Could be my false hope talking, but I think we got this one. Go Lakers!

KB24@CL · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 11:05 pm Post subject:

That Finley 3 pointer last year was the start of the end for the Lakers...we NEVER recovered from that loss and lost 27 of the next 41 games....

I expect a loss, how could I not? but the Lakers have shown the ability to rise up to the challenge from time to time...so its not impossible to win but it will be very tough...we have no answer to stop their 3 point shooting or Tony Parker / Manu Ginobili...
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Amazing Grace · Joined: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 131

we're gonna win a close one

104-100 Lakers

Kobe for 40+

Bynum and Odom with double doubles

I wanna see Ariza on Ginobilli

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KobefanMVP · Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Posts: 1921 Location: Redding, CA

I have been looking at the schedule, particularly the next 5 games:

12/13 SA 10:30pm
12/14 @GS 10:30pm
12/16 LAC 9:30pm
12/18 @CHI 8:30pm
12/20 @CLE 8:00pm

And I think if we can get past the Spurs on Thursday, we could go on a really nice streak. Now I know I shouldn't get carried away here and take 1 game at a time, and I usually do that. But I can't help to look at the schedule and think about the streak we could do if we come away clean against the Spurs. Like my friend Woody Paige always says "Guys gotta look at the schedule"

*We could possible have a 7 game winning streak going into Cleveland, I'm just excited that's all*

As for the real game coming up I believe and know the Lakers can come threw and play big. I am hoping and praying that for some mysterious reason Timmy will still be out, but highly unlikely. I totally 100% percent agree with everyone so far in that Ariza if not Kobe should guard Manu. I CAN'T WAIT
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ladam24 · Joined: 17 Oct 2004 Posts: 11012 Location: Gold Coast, AUS

I'm wondering whether Kobe will have a go on Parker?

Although Parker is lightning quick, I think Bryant can handle him in the half court set.

If TD's not playing, i hope we feed Bynum in the post, all night.
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Critter · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 5:38 am Post subject:

good call leader is here to make another epic prediction man10

If TD plays.. Spurs win.

If he does not.. Lakers win.
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DNP · Joined: 27 Jan 2004 Posts: 818 Location: In Da Club

the streak will end on thursday.

gloryrun · Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 620

Can't wait for this game, I really think that if kobe and a couple other guys get off to a good start we can balance things off..

Id like for us to attack and try and get them in the penalty early so we can try and spread the floor some when the ball gets swung from the wing. The high pick and roll will be important for us to execute in this game, especially for kobe using screens.

Defensively, just keep guys between your legs if at all possible. And when tony enters the paint never let it happen without backup.

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The Lakers are going to win this game.
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AlleyoOp2KOBE · Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 364 Location: Belleville, IL

I hope the spurs don't shoot lights out again like the last game. Especially Bonner, are you kidding me?

wallangong · Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 1136 Location: Colorado

why not try ariza on parker? when he was guarding AI he seemed to have a decent idea of how much space to give and use his length. Kobe or Ariza should be guarding Parker for most of the game. fisher could guard bowen at times too.
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ggamannom · Joined: 18 Aug 2005 Posts: 203 Location: Fullerton, CA USA

i think best way for the team is to just be active AWAY from the ball. keep moving around and either you'll get a free shot or a dumb foul on the spurs, if we can keep parker or ginobli in foul trouble for most of the game, we should be able to lead the game or at least keep it close until the final moments... just a thought.

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KGB · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 8:42 pm Post subject:

Chocolate rain sprays 38 on them. Lakers win 98ish to 94ish.
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The LeBrons · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:01 pm Post subject:

Man, what's with the long layoffs.
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crazylakerfanforlife · Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 489 Location: LA

is kwame gonna be playing?

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thomasliaw · Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 48

this game will be tough...can we get anybody2stop tony parker without 2much fouls?denying him2drive 2do basket?
we might have a match up for ginobili,that will be kobe of coz...
what bout duncan?can turiaf or bynum stay with him?
if duncan gets double team he will surely kick out2their shooters outside.for ginobile he most likely will pump fake&DRIVE MOST OF THE TIME.so must keep him out of the middle lane. ball2

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Radner · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:04 pm Post subject:

Duncan is expected to play which means that this an opportunity for Bynum to showcase to the world (via TNT) that he's legit.
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mavoretto · Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Posts: 1239 Location: moscow

Without Timmy — Lakers by 6

Chicano · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:10 am Post subject:

who's going to stop matt bonner!!??

he's a BEAST!!
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The LeBrons · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:23 pm Post subject:

Man, the West is crowded. Lakers need these next 2.
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kobethetruemvp · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 1158 Location: Pasadena, CA

kobe finally drops 50 on the spurs on 70% shooting jam2

lakers by 5

Radner · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:46 pm Post subject:

^^^ Why does every game have to be Kobe scoring 40+ points?

We have Bynum on the team, let him get touches.
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