Sat. 1/24 @ Utah - Results Inside - Postgame comments

Lakers Dynasty 2000 · by **Lakers Dynasty 2000** on Thu Jan 22, 2004 9:59 pm

Lakers @ Utah
Saturday, Jan. 24
6:00 pm
TV: KCAL, NBATV
Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330
Recap | Box Score | Photos | Highlights

Lakers - 93
Jazz - 86

Bryant Returns, Lakers Win
Kobe Bryant scored 21 points and handed out six assists in his first action since missing six games with a sprained right shoulder to help the Lakers to a 93-86 win in Utah on Saturday. Gary Payton sank a key trey with 13 seconds remaining and Slava Medvedenko tied his career highs with 26 points and 12 rebounds for L.A.

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SMUnderground · by **SMUnderground** on Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:07 pm

another loss?...the injuries are killing us..seriously...

but..

GO LAKERS!!!.. hope they win..by miracle or something

JSM · by **JSM** on Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:09 pm

whether we win or lose will be determined by how many players we have for this game. We could have anywhere from 8-12 players for this game.

rydjorker121 · by **rydjorker121** on Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:10 pm

Lakers 103
Utah 96

Phil won't coach that badly with a team he's gotten used to for like, what, 5 games...

JSM · by **JSM** on Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:15 pm

so far, we have one thing going for us Saturday. Malone will be with the team on the bench, he has been giving us huge moral support, and I think both games he has been on the bench for, we have wo.

Hopefully we can feed off of the standing ovation they give Malone, I think it would mean a lot to him if we beat them, and we don't want to let the Mailman down.

lakerzrule · by **lakerzrule** on Fri Jan 23, 2004 10:35 am

I don't know how many players the Lakers will have against Utah (will Cook, Grant, Sampson, and/or Shaq play?), but I really don't believe they will win this game. Payton will probably carry the scoring load again, and George might even play like he did against Dallas, but it will take a good effort from everyone available for the team to have a chance. We need to get some players back and fast, LA is losing ground to the rest of the West. :man7:

FabFourLakers · by **FabFourLakers** on Fri Jan 23, 2004 11:02 am

well utah has their own injury problems...no kirilenko and no harpring...but that doesnt even matter...when they last played us...i believe kirilenko and harpring were on tha bench when utah made their comeback? they had maurice williams raja bell savovic HANDLOGTEN and i think either jarron colllins or ostertag...and they came back led by MAURICE WILLIAMS...and nearly beat us...

oh and i believe tha jazz home record is sizzlin...17-3 or somethin like that

i think tha Lakers can pull it off tho

by **PiEdIe** on Fri Jan 23, 2004 11:45 am

wanst kobe a maybe... for 2night

I mnean saturday night

BDG · by **BDG** on Fri Jan 23, 2004 1:44 pm

Yeah, I think Phil said it was possibly an "option", but if he doesn't come back against Utah, him and Shaq will most likely return against Seattle on the 28th.

SMUnderground · by **SMUnderground** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 2:14 pm

actually..i changed my mind..it hink we're gonna win..with 5 to 10 point lead.. :freak2:

Lakers Dynasty 2000 · by **Lakers Dynasty 2000** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 2:19 pm

Appearently, AK47 isn't playing for Utah. This will most certainly be an interesting game.

iWuVkObE8BrYaNT · by **iWuVkObE8BrYaNT** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 2:40 pm

we need a win real bad. hopefully we'lL get this one and i think we will if kobe playz

Lakers Dynasty 2000 · by **Lakers Dynasty 2000** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 3:15 pm

Malone Not To Make Utah Trip; Agent Says Injury Is A Low Tear

"Dealing with the injury and dealing with the return -- and not being able to play -- was putting too much on. He'd rather recuperate and avoid a lot of the hoopla," said Dwight Manley, Malone's agent.

There had been great anticipation in Utah about Malone's return for Saturday night's game after an 18-year career with the Jazz. The next time the Lakers visit the Jazz is March 8.

"Frankly, I was really curious to see what fan reaction would be," Jazz owner Larry Miller said. "But we're not going to get to
see until March."

Malone also missed the Lakers' first game against the Jazz -- the Lakers won 94-92 in LA on Dec. 7 -- due to a one-game suspension for elbowing.

He has missed 15 games with what the Lakers are is calling a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee. Manley said the injury is a torn MCL, not a sprain, and will likely keep Malone sidelined until after the All-Star break.

"It's a low tear, not a high tear, so it takes longer to heal," Manley said.

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Lakers Dynasty 2000 · by **Lakers Dynasty 2000** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 3:55 pm

Breaking News: Kobe & Fox we're activated, and Cook goes to IR.

Realm of Shadows · by **Realm of Shadows** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 4:36 pm

This game can be the stepping stone (since The Dagger and Foxy are back!!) for our return to glory. Long live the Lakers !!! :jam2:

purple_and_gold_fever · by **purple_and_gold_fever** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 4:47 pm

we will win tonight. :jam2:

Andrew Evenstar · by **Andrew Evenstar** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 5:50 pm

they were activated, but lets hope they play. i seriously am going to get teary if fox plays, i miss him too much. he's just like a fisher, a real LAKER.

FabFourLakers · by **FabFourLakers** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 6:07 pm

this jus changed tha game a whole lot...but beware of tha jazz...they are gritty and they can still win and not to mention their home record...

kingjsun · by **kingjsun** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 6:20 pm

I'm just excited to watch the game, league pass has a free preview going. Damn, sixers are getting the butts kick right now by the cavs.

kingjsun · by **kingjsun** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 6:22 pm

By the way, KB is suited and playing tonight

FirstLady · by **FirstLady** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 6:43 pm

I feel soooo cheated! I have NBA League Pass and they're not showing the game! :mad1:

This is about the 6th game of the Lakers that I've missed! :man2:

Andrew Evenstar · by **Andrew Evenstar** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 7:22 pm

my girlfriend just left and now i get to watch. has fox played?

iWuVkObE8BrYaNT · by **iWuVkObE8BrYaNT** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 7:23 pm

howz kobe doin?????

Andrew Evenstar · by **Andrew Evenstar** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 7:26 pm

i think he has 13pts 4 assists.

FirstLady · by **FirstLady** on Sat Jan 24, 2004 7:28 pm

Update please?

Sat. 1/24 @ Utah - Results Inside - Postgame comments

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