Fri. 12/3 vs. Warriors - Results Inside - Postgame comments

Lakers vs. Warriors
Friday, Dec. 3
7:30 pm
TV: FSN, NBALP
Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330
Recap | Box Score | Photos

Warriors - 88
Lakers - 97

The Butler Did It
Caron Butler scored a season-high 27 points, leading six players in double figures as the Lakers defeated the Warriors 97-88 Friday night. Chris Mihm added 15 points and 10 rebounds for Los Angeles, which hosts Phoenix on Wednesday.




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Fisher's return to STAPLES Center.

FISHER!

Fisher hits the gamewinner vs us...

Lakers lose 94-93

meh, right now we really shouldnt underestimate any team. If we can get beat by the bulls than were vulnerable to just about any team..
saying that ill pick Lakers....but Golden state will keep it tight.

i say its gonna be a close game, but we finish hard in the 4th winnin bout 5-10 pts....bouncing back fromt he horrible lost to the bulls

hmm the warriors are looking pretty good against the Wolves.....

Well after that Chicago game we are not the real favourites! I can´t believe we lost to a bench of rookies! NO excuse about that we have a mentality problem and Rudy seems not to be able to do anything! Shaky offense the worst defense and nobody there to kick their rich @$$es!

lakers will win

If a Laker loss will finally send a message, then I want them to lose. This win one lose one crap has to end.


The saddest thing about the defeat to the Bulls is that not only is the warrior game a big question mark, the phoenix game becomes almost certain defeat.


I stated anything less than a 4-0 record this week would be unacceptable. If they can't do that against the worst, Phx will have NO problem against the Lakers, none whatsoever.


So a close and unwatchable game against the warriors on friday, and a loss when phoenix comes to town.

By mid december mitch will realize that he needs to make a deal, and they need Karl in there badly.

KB8 till infinity wrote:Well after that Chicago game we are not the real favourites! I can´t believe we lost to a bench of rookies! NO excuse about that we have a mentality problem and Rudy seems not to be able to do anything! Shaky offense the worst defense and nobody there to kick their rich @$$es!

Agreed. If there's a road back to back that they "could" win, it was this one. That's the ONLY thing they could've done to prove that they are getting better, that they are growing as a team, and developing.

But after a month, they haven't developed ANYTHING. They might as well start the season over, b/c from game 1 to game 16, they are still the same team. Inexperienced, can't defend, can't rebound, and can't be consistent.

I think for the first time in 10 years, LA is seriously looking at a lottery selection. The Players have to prove otherwise, and in this conference, 1 or 2 games will separate the team that goes to the playoffs and the one that doesn't.

So remember this loss, and remember it well.

Warriors (3-11) @ Lakers (9-7)

Date: Friday, December 3rd
Time: 7:30 PM
TV: FSN, NBALP

Previous Games
Wolves @ Warriors 107-99 (LOSS)
Lakers @ Bulls 92-84 (LOSS)

Projected Starting Lineups
GOLDEN STATE

(Mike Montgomery)

C - Cliff Robinson (6.6 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 1.2 APG)
PF - Troy Murphy (15.5 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 1.6 APG)
SF - Mike Dunleavy (10.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.7 APG)
SG - Jason Richardson (18.4 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 3.6 APG)
PG - Speedy Claxton (9.8 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 4.3 APG)

VS

LOS ANGELES

(Rudy Tomjanovich)

C - Chris Mihm (10.7 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 0.4 APG)
PF - Lamar Odom (13.9 PPG, 10.9 RPG, 2.8 APG)
SF - Caron Butler (13.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.5 APG)
SG - Kobe Bryant (27.8 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 6.6 APG)
PG - Chucky Atkins (11.3 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 3.7 APG)

Game MVPs


WARRIORS - Jason Richardson
Predicted Stats: 22 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists

LAKERS - Kobe Bryant
Predicted Stats: 28 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists

Brandon's Analysis
Three keys to this game: mentality, defense, and Chucky Atkins. The Lakers should come out fighting against the Warriors in this game, after suffering a tough loss against the Bulls on Wednesday. Los Angeles was outrebounded, outplayed and embarassed in Chicago, so this home game against Golden State should result in a win, since the aftermath of a devastating loss should keep the Lakers on their toes for at least a few games.

The Lakers are going to have to play above-average defense to win this game. You can expect Richardson and Claxton to drive the lane and try to draw a foul, so Mihm and Odom should be on their toes in the paint. If the Warriors feel the need to shoot, Los Angeles should protect the perimeter when the ball is in Dunleavy's hands...because anyone can bet that J-Rich is running around near the three, looking for a shot, but there's a good chance Dunleavy will launch a few from outside.

Chucky Atkins will have to cool down a hot Speedy Claxton, who's been on a rampage in his last two games. Atkins needs to force shots and keep him out of the paint, but stay out of foul trouble...because once again, this could be the strategy that hurts the Lakers in the long run when they play a team like the Warriors, who would much rather settle for contact under the rim than outside shots and long jumpers. Also, if Speedy plays Atkins tight on defense, expect to see some bad passing in this game, and possibly Tierre clocking in early in the game to match Claxton's speed.

In a game such as this, I'd love to see Brian Cook in more often. Cook will draw Murphy away from the hoop and hit shots, giving the Lakers an opportunity for the offensive board, and an easy two. Also, Cook has been grabbing rebounds as of late, which could really be a significant factor in this game. If Rudy would just go with a lineup of Mihm, Cook, Odom (natural position), Kobe and Atkins...it could be over by the second quarter. Odom would get more touches and the Warriors would have trouble with transitions...having a passing forward and a shooting forward running downcourt with a quick guard, well, would be tough to pick what option the Lakers choose to run.

And now we run into Derek Fisher...who will definitely be a factor late in the game, if the score is close. I really doubt Atkins could avoid body contact with Fisher, who will more than likely plant his feet before Atkins realizes it...but if the calls go our way, we can worry more about Fish's shot from the arc, and easily anticipate it. Otherwise, he'll build momentum from the Laker crowd (because you'll be hearing cheers for him) and he'll hit 3-5 threes in a row and pull the game closer.

Brandon's Prediction
Although, in a way, I'd like to see Fish play this one for more than 30 minutes...I'm hoping he doesn't. If the crowd gets him amped from the start, he can pop threes from all directions on Atkins, and we'll be down early. I feel the Lakers won't let that happen, though, and I'll predict that we regain our composure and take this game from the Warriors, 95-81.

I sure hope so but this game will not be easy. Or even be for the faint of heart the Warriors always play the Lakers tough. So dont expect this to be a easy win.. Especially after losing to the Bulls

Since we have the worst defense ever and Phoenix has the best offense its certain a blow our for them and we need to win against GS! Once we lose this one and to phoenix i bet we won´t make the playoffs!
LA 96-89GS!
LA 98-119Suns!

we will win this game against the warriors! 101-98

GS WINS

must win

Shaq Fan wrote:GS WINS

something the heat cant seem to do against teh west...

hell ya finally a laker game that comes on bay area tv other than the nationally televised games. im just pumped for jan 15 when the lakers come to oakland cuz i got tickets!

Shaq Fan wrote:GS WINS

Have you predicted any laker wins yet?

KB8 till infinity wrote:Since we have the worst defense ever and Phoenix has the best offense its certain a blow our for them and we need to win against GS! Once we lose this one and to phoenix i bet we won´t make the playoffs!
LA 96-89GS!
LA 98-119Suns!

You mean like the blowout in Phoenix?!

Oh wait... We had the lead with a little over a minute to go!

BTW, is the new thing on this board to assume the Lakers are complete junk now?! I know the loss to the Bulls was pathetic, but since when are we the freakin golden state worriors?!

Let's go Lakers for 10th win in this season!!

Lakers must win,and I hope Fish can start,playing a good game!!GO FISHER!!GO LAKERS!!

I hope Fish sucks in this game!0-9 with 7 TOs LA must win no matter how!