Thur. 10/28 vs. Wizards - Results Inside - Postgame comments

Lakers vs. Wizards
Thursday, Oct. 28
5:30 pm
TV: KCAL
Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330 Recap | Box Score | Photos

Wizards - 87
Lakers - 97

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blowout...

KB8 till infinity wrote:

RHCP LAKER LOVERS wrote:Next game vs. Wizards. Check out what we did to them last time we played them. http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2004022827

Kobe had a triple double.

Well Arenas burned the cancer!

You think that's bad, let's take a look at what he did against the Seed of Chucky.

Apr 4: 32 points, 5 steals
Mar 13: 27 points & 8 dimes
Mar 5: 26 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds

Odom vs. Jamison? Caron vs Hayes is more textbook

iWuVkObE8BrYaNT wrote:i read somewhere on LT that nba.com will be showin a free webcast of the game. how true is this?

Who knows, check it out: www.nba.com

this game will be on NBA LEAGUE PASS channel 1


and I think it's a close game cause R.T will test the backup players last time and player wont have much time to play

Jamison sat out the Bulls game, because of a bruised right knee. I wonder if he will miss the Laker game too.

Also, I wonder how that fight that broke out against the Bulls will weigh in on who is playing for the Wiz, when we play them.

jsm0331 wrote:Jamison sat out the Bulls game, because of a bruised right knee. I wonder if he will miss the Laker game too.

Also, I wonder how that fight that broke out against the Bulls will weigh in on who is playing for the Wiz, when we play them.

It should if punches were thrown and especially connected.

Even in the pre-season, they should and most likely will suspend. Remember the pre-season fight a few years back between Fox & Christie?

It wouldn't surprise me.

Washington Wizards (3-4) @ Los Angeles Lakers (5-2)

Previous Games:
Sonics @ Lakers 117-91 W
Wizards @ Bulls 100-95 L

Projected Starting Lineups
WIZARDS

(Eddie Jordan)

(Gilbert Arenas, Larry Hughes, Jarvis Hayes, Samaki "Stonehands" Walker, Brendan Haywood)
VS
LAKERS

(Rudy Tomjanovich)

(Chucky Atkins, Kobe Bryant, Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Chris Mihm)

Factors off the Bench

(Juan Dixon, Brian Grant)

Game MVPs

(Gilbert Arenas, Lamar Odom)

Brandon's Analysis
The Wizards could be without Michael Ruffin this game (due to the fight on Monday), and also Kwame Brown, Etan Thomas and Antawn Jamison. The frontcourt should have an easy game, being up against Haywood and Walker.

The fight for the last roster spot and who's sitting on the IR will be at a crucial stage in this game, as all four guards will be tested against Gilbert Arenas. Bobbitt's defense and Brown's slashing may be the best aspects that these PG's will bring to the game, yet Vujacic may have a good shooting night also. Atkins has been more of a disappointment than a showstopper, so hopefully he'll have one stellar game to prove that he's starting material and worth the near $5 million this year.

Larry Hughes may have more than just a problem on defense against Kobe. Bryant is known for his defense just as well as Hughes is for shooting too many jumpers, so look for Kobe to dominate on both sides of the ball in this game.

Odom's success will be measured by his rebounds and assists in this game. Against Jarvis, Odom literally buries him in the statistical category, and even has a near 4 inch advantage in height. Odom's passing abilities are going to have to shine tonight, because penetrations won't be accomplished by the point guards in this game (unless Brown plays, but he's more selfish)...so Odom will have to step up to the plate and take that role.

Brian Cook should see minutes in this game, also...along with Grant. Neither will have trouble against Samaki, yet Walker will be able to body Cook in the paint a few times...but look for Mihm to send his shot into the crowd.

Brandon's Prediction
This should be an easy game for the Lakers...more of a chance to let the guards play and fight for the roster spot, and let Sasha prove himself and show why he should be on the active roster. Odom should dump in 15 points and pull down 8 boards...with Kobe sitting and letting Rush run around Hughes for a while. Lakers win this...108-92.

Arenas is going to eat chucky alive & whoever Rudy T send @ him!!! Walker's other eye will be dotted just on gp.

we'll win... samaki is their starting pf.. we'll win...

You just had to call him "stonehands" hahaha.

As for the live webcast, I think you have to sign up for league pass in order to get the feed.

I have an authentic Wizards warmup jacket(From the NBA store )

I hope Sasha can finally get out of his shooting slump on this game. That will improve everything he does so much. I'm rooting for ya SASHA

what happened to Kwame BRown how in the world is Samake a starter

LukeWalton wrote:what happened to Kwame BRown how in the world is Samake a starter

It is the pre season...everyone needs to play.

Expect a lotta... TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-AIR!

Also, don't be surprised if there are some suspensions handed out to some of the Wizard players due to the fight vs. the Bulls.

The way the Lakers are playing and the suspensions to a player or two. I will be disappointed if the Lakers don't blow them out.

Neener wrote:The way the Lakers are playing and the suspensions to a player or two. I will be disappointed if the Lakers don't blow them out.

washington has its own depth, don't let having walker on the team fool ya.

Triumph Jelani wrote:Arenas is going to eat chucky alive & whoever Rudy T send @ him!!! Walker's other eye will be dotted just on gp.

Arenas isn't tough on defense, so Tierre Brown will take him to the hoop. As far as Atkins goes, Gilbert will just post him up, and slash to the hoop...but he better stay clear of Kobe, or his shot will end up on the other side of the backboard.

By the way, I'd like for Bobbitt to play this game instead of Vujacic and Atkins...because Bobbitt won't allow Gilbert to post up and try to play a shooting guard-style game on him. Bobbitt is a bit more conditioned, and will let Arenas wear himself down.

The good thing about the Lakers right now (as far as the point goes) is that they have a big-bodied guard and defender, a slasher, an experienced player, and a shooter (Bobbitt, Brown, Atkins, Vujacic...respectively)...and they can rotate these guys in and out of the game to mess with Gilbert's head a little.

Good Call Tip: Expect a double digit margin of victory.

Triumph Jelani wrote:

Neener wrote:The way the Lakers are playing and the suspensions to a player or two. I will be disappointed if the Lakers don't blow them out.

washington has its own depth, don't let having walker on the team fool ya.

Still, Lakers are DEEP this year and all have been playing great minus Chucky and Sasha. Washington is not a stellar team, we gotta go 6-2 baby!

I think it will be a close game starters will play less than 20 minutes, and player of the game will be Kareem Rush. Lakers 98 Wizards 93