Tues. 1/15 - Lakers vs Bucks - Predictions & Comments

Tuesday, January 15th
Live: 7:30 PM PST
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win #2

Definitely a loss.































and yes this is an anti jynx for all the ppl that always say easy win against mediocre teams

Let's keep this rolling! 4 games from the 8th spot we can make it!

1-0 since the season started over!

lakers win. they continue to play the right way on D and O. communicate and play hard with a ton of energy and effort. they also shoot the 3 well as well as in the paint. gotta turn the ball over less and get the defensive rebounds. kobe plays like he did against the cavs where he focussed on D and lead his team that way to set the tone and also didnt force any shots...facilitate and take good shots and shoot efficiently. keep every one happy and the offense flowing thus leading to good shooting and strong play on D.

play hard and play with intensity. value each possession and come out strong. dont let their bench guys go off like dunleavy from 3.

solid win and build some momentum. its still now or never and gotta keep play well! lakershow!

30 winning streak starts tonight!!! 29 left

QUICK PREVIEW
Lakers (16-21) vs. Bucks (19-17)
10:30 PM EST

LAKERS
Won last 1
11-9 at home
7-5 vs. East

PROBABLE STARTERS
Steve Nash 10.7 points, 8.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds
Kobe Bryant 29.8 points, 4.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds
Metta World Peace 13.6 points, 1.5 assists, 5.7 rebounds
Earl Clark 4.2 points, 0.9 assists, 3.4 rebounds
Dwight Howard 17.4 points, 1.8 assists, 12.5 rebounds

BUCKS
Won last 1
9-8 on the road
3-8 vs. West

PROBABLE STARTERS
Brandon Jennings 18.5 points, 5.9 assists, 3.7 rebounds
Monta Ellis 18.8 points, 5.4 assists, 3.5 rebounds
Larry Sanders 7.9 points, 0.9 assists, 8.3 rebounds
Ersan Ilyasova 9.1 points, 1.5 assists, 5.6 rebounds
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute 8.2 points, 1.2 assists, 5.1 rebounds

PREDICTION
The Lakers and Bucks haven't faced one another this season. When the teams met last year in Milwaukee, the Bucks put a beating on LA. I don't know that that game has much bearing on this season's game.

The Lakers have made some adjustments and their roster has been shuffled. They have a renewed defensive focus. Milwaukee has been in a bit of a slump, losing 6 of their last 9. Good guard play from Milwaukee could be a problem, but there is too much going in LA's favor right now.

Lakers 106
Bucks 100

Another W!

Another lousy and crap team, we must win ! no excuse !

You know what is frustrating? They are in 7th spot and looking likely to make the playoffs.

Trap game.

This SHOULD be an easy win.

must win...

We need to gain some momentum going forward. A win tonight will help.

^ MDA's a defensive genius !

Dave McMenamin ‏@mcten

D'Antoni says Kobe will be on Jennings, Clark will be on Monta

Come on Denver, help us out tonight by beating Portland

not sure about clark on monta but okay?....would rather have metta imo that leaves Nash on a Dunleavy?

not a smart move and im sure metta and clark will switch.

lakers win and play the right way for 48 mins. shoot efficiently share the ball play solid team defense and rebound.

Clark on Monta might work. Clark has crazy length.

Ariza3 wrote:not sure about clark on monta but okay?....would rather have metta imo that leaves Nash on a Dunleavy?

not a smart move and im sure metta and clark will switch.

lakers win and play the right way for 48 mins. shoot efficiently share the ball play solid team defense and rebound.

I don't think Metta is quick enough to stay with Monta

I like it in theory. Clark's length will bother him when he shooting over the top and D12 should be there to help if Monta gets past Clark.

Same for Kobe on Jennings.

We will see how it plays out.

if MDA had the balls or brains, the starting 5 and rotation when Pau returns would remain/be:

Nash
Kobe
Clark
Peace
Howard

Pau
Jamison
Duhon
Morris

This would give the starting unit a hit of much needed youth, athleticism and energy (especially with J-Hill gone for the season) and would allow D12 to be the focal point down low, AND strengthen the bench. Pau would come on and play C and be the focal point down low. Of course they could still play together for stretches and match up against taller teams. Otherwise Ron has the muscle and experience to play PF and grab boards, play good D and score down low if needed.....

I have a feeling Kobe is going to try to score a lot