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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 8:40 am Post subject: LAKERS -at- T-WOLVES – 1-6-19 - Game Thread (12:30PM PT!) |
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Tme: 12:30pm PT
TV: Spectrum
Records: Lakers 21-18 - T-Wolves 18-21
Vegas odds: T-Wolves -7
Injuries
Kuz: GTD
Rose: GTD
Covington: Out _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 8:49 am Post subject: |
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Hopefully the team is motivated after the Knicks dumpster game. |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 8:52 am Post subject: |
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We need to win this one. GO LAKERS! |
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PauPau Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:06 am Post subject: |
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Unfortunately, a win is less likely than a big fat L right now.
Semper Fidelis, so come on Lakers!! |
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ringfinger Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:08 am Post subject: |
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Expecting a loss, hoping for a win. Too bad it's right in the middle of the football games. Oh well, if we start to get blown out, you can always switch over =) |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:24 am Post subject: |
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They really need this one if they want a 1-1 road trip.
Dallas is waiting at home, and they don’t lose often at home. |
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governator Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:28 am Post subject: |
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Lonzo breakout game, c'mon... must win! |
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32 Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:30 am Post subject: |
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Ingram and Lonzo need to step up. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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PHILosophize Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:46 am Post subject: |
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crappy time for a game with NFL on at the same time _________________ one dog goes that way the other dog goes the other way |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:43 am Post subject: |
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Covington being out gives a glimmer of hope _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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danzag Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:45 am Post subject: |
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Get this W!!! |
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ringfinger Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:57 am Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | Covington being out gives a glimmer of hope |
Rose is out too. |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:06 am Post subject: |
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This is another one of those tough stretch 5 matchups. KAT can shoot the 3. |
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VicXLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:07 am Post subject: |
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Preview: Lakers (21-18) at Timberwolves (18-21)
Lakers +7/+6.5 o/u 225
The Timberwolves also have been without Derrick Rose (sprained ankle) the last four games, and lost one of their newcomers, Robert Covington, to a bruised knee on Monday against New Orleans.
The latter loss is noticeable, standout big man Karl-Anthony Towns told reporters Friday night, on a team that's allowed four of its last nine opponents to score more than 120 points.
"It's a big blow for our team," he insisted. "He's a great defensive player, obviously. The energy and the character and pure passion he brings to the game, for us, is contagious."
http://www.vegasinsider.com/nba/injuries/
Robert Covington Forward January 1, 2019 Sore right knee January 27, 2019
Comments: Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau said Covington's knee injury will keep him out an extended period.
Derrick Rose Point Guard December 29, 2018 Sprained right ankle January 8, 2019
Comments: Rose (sprained right ankle) will miss a fifth straight game Sunday.
LeBron James Forward December 25, 2018 Strained groin January 11, 2019
Comments: James will miss at least four more games with a left groin strain he suffered on Christmas Day. The Lakers announced the four-time NBA MVP will be re-evaluated in one week.
Kyle Kuzma Forward January 3, 2019 Sore back January 6, 2019
Comments: Kuzma (lower back contusion) is questionable for Sunday after he did not play Friday against the Knicks.
Rajon Rondo Point Guard December 27, 2018 Sprained right ring finger January 29, 2019
Comments: Rondo will be sidelined at least a month after undergoing ligament surgery on his right ring finger. Rondo sprained his finger during the Lakers' stunning Christmas Day victory at Golden State. He had had surgery Friday and the team says he is expected to fully recover in four to five weeks.
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:10 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | Luke Walton said Kuzma’s pregame workout went well but he’s still going to be a game time decision. |
https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/status/1081990185586487296 _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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unleasHell Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:11 am Post subject: |
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Here is my prediction:
Both Teams move closer to .500! _________________ “Always remember... Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.” |
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drae Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:26 am Post subject: |
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I have a feeling Ingram will have a HUGE game today |
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:34 am Post subject: |
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ringfinger wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | Covington being out gives a glimmer of hope |
Rose is out too. |
That's big news. His play this season has been nothing short of spectacular. He also ranks no. 4 in the league in 3PT%, can you believe that? A 31% shooter for his career is currently sitting at 46%. In fact he hasn't shot over 29% from downtown since his 10 game 2013/14 season.
Hoping for a rebound win. Go Lakers! |
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VicXLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:38 am Post subject: |
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Any chance Zo brings the ball up court and runs the offense tonight? |
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drae Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:40 am Post subject: |
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VicXLakers wrote: | Any chance Zo brings the ball up court and runs the offense tonight? |
He's not a PG yet, he needs to learn that from Rondo. If he's aggressive he'll drive a lot and maybe dunk, but he can't control the offense like Rondo or Lebron. Hopefully that comes with time. |
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VicXLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:48 am Post subject: |
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drae wrote: | VicXLakers wrote: | Any chance Zo brings the ball up court and runs the offense tonight? |
He's not a PG yet, he needs to learn that from Rondo. If he's aggressive he'll drive a lot and maybe dunk, but he can't control the offense like Rondo or Lebron. Hopefully that comes with time. |
so no pg again tonight |
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32 Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:51 am Post subject: |
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Kuz is out. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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Killer_Z Star Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:56 am Post subject: |
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Triple Double for Ingram ..... calling it right now. He's going to come out and look to facilitate first.
Go Lakers! |
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The Juggernaut Star Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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Very soft move by Kuz to not play today. A back bruise isn’t enough to miss a crucial game with seeding implications |
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drae Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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The Juggernaut wrote: | Very soft move by Kuz to not play today. A back bruise isn’t enough to miss a crucial game with seeding implications |
I think he was overruled by staff. He looked good in warmups though |
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