LAKERS -vs- WARRIORS - 10/9 - Thoughts and :-(( Ratings

20,000 · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:58 am Post subject:

What was the crowd reaction like? Big cheers for anyone? People happy to see Fish in P&G?
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L33T kObE8 · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:00 am Post subject:

Overall this is what I thought about the game:

Drew played better overall than Mihm at center. Both of them don't seem to put themselves in good defensive positions to alter shots, but Drew had better hands and activity on the boards. Drew also looked much more active on offense, it was very noticeable change. He still wasn't getting the ball, but he was moving around a lot.

Cook did not show any improvements in this game. So much for that post game that was hyped up, he shot all jumpers and did not look good at all. His defense reminded me of why I thought he should never play in the NBA last year, it was really really terrible. Ronny looked better than Cook but besides 1 block he didnt really do much.

Vlad Rad looked awesome, I know we can't expect 5-7 from 3 point land every night, but the fact that he's going to get hot at times will help us. We picked him up knowing that he is a streak shooter. Mo Evans did not look good at all either. He still looks great on the floor when the game isn't going on, but his shot is terrible.

I really hope Kobe doesn't play like this during the season. This is the predictable Kobe-ball I was hoping I wouldn't have to see. Kobe's biggest problem has always been that he doesn't let the game come to him. He goes out every night with a preset plan in mind, but isn't flexible to changing that plan. He took 1 shot in the first quarter for 0 points, and scored 17 points in the third quarter. His shot was off for the most part, and he was playing very sloppy for a NBA superstar. It felt like he thought team USA was still out there and he could just throw wild passes for highlight results. Also his bad habits on defense remained. Sasha played suprisingly well. We need to see if his driving was a fluke or not. He could always shoot, but his ability to drive is giving him more confidence so far it seems.

Crittenton was my favorite at the point. He looked even better than I remember him in summer league. For those who didn't see him, it was amazing. He's not just a quick guard like Farmar. He is a lightning fast guard with sick moves. He is by far the best ball handler on the team along with Kobe. It was just a thing of beauty watching him out there. I know it was just Troy Hudson who was guarding him but it looks like the Lakers finally got a point guard that can break his man down off the dribble with ease (since Nick Van Exel). Farmar also looked good, but not as impressive as Critter on both ends. Crits clutch jumper in his first preseason game ever shows why he will be a great player. He also hit Andrew on a backdoor lob which no other point guard seemed to be able to do.
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Mr. EiGhTy-OnE · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:06 am Post subject:

damn dvr cut off right after Turiaf's first free throw. thanks DB

I wish J-Critt could have played with Kobe in the 3rd Qtr.
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kobe_somebody_odom · Star Player Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 1661

J-Crit is our best rookie since Magic. This guy can flat out ball. I mean he looks like Kobe at 19.

Critt
Kobe
Odom
Vlad
Bynum

Laker7 · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:48 am Post subject:

My 2 cents:

Critt made Fish look like he was running in molases. Fish looked old and slow and should not be the started (keep in mind he was Deron's backup in Utah).

This would have been at 15 point loss without Vlad. Was lights out for a long period. Hope he can do that on at least half the nights he plays.

Bynum was excellent rebounding, especially in the second half.

I want to see Mihm in a couple more games before I pass judgement. Not sure if he was rusty or still has problems from the injury / surgery.

Cook = POS.

Farmar and Mo had off nights. Phil (I hope) would not have left them in for that long if it was a regular season game.
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ShowtimeDynasty_24/7 · Star Player Joined: 04 Mar 2005 Posts: 8361

I hope Vlad can keep this up, because if he can return to "good" Vlad Rad than the Lakers are a top 5 seed. Trade Brian Cook for Stromile Swift and our rotation is set...

Starters:
PG Derek Fisher
SG Kobe Bryant
SF Lamar Odom
PF Ronny Turiaf
C Andrew Bynum

2nd Unit:
PG Javaris Crittenton
SG Maurice Evans/Sasha Vujacic
SF Luke Walton
PF Vladimir Radmanovic/Stromile Swift
C Chris Mihm

MBLakerfan · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:29 am Post subject:

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BK · Starting Rotation Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 526

Dude... Critt is awesome. So excited

20,000 · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:08 am Post subject:

Klone_dd · Star Player Joined: 11 Mar 2002 Posts: 7330

I tried staying up to get a glimpse of Critt, but just couldn't manage.

Thanks for the recap, DB. Hawaii & the Lakers live? Could life get any better?

LakerJam · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:22 am Post subject:

Saw the game but fell asleep during the 4th quarter. Dangit! Fortunately, I taped it, so I will watch it again tonight

DB, thanks for the post. I always look forward to these from you. Imagine how good this thread would have been if DB had even taken notes!

Gotta love this forum!

hi_ma · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:45 am Post subject:

Did anyone notice that when someone came off the bench for GSW its like "they have him too". It seems like they have a lot of horses. Thought we did pretty well for the 1st PS game.
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pawn · Starting Rotation Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 729

Thanks DB!

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Thanks DB.

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GoldenThroat · Moderator Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 37474

Excellent analysis as always. A couple of observations....

Farmar- Threw some excellent post entry passes, especially to Bynum. He was also a lot less tenative than last year. Bad numbers, but as you said...he contributed in other ways.

Kobe- I thought you were really kind to him in your evaluation. He did a very poor job as the facilitator last night, and made several poor decisions. I also think that it's important that he finds a middle ground between barely looking for his shot at all (1st half) and Planet Kobe. (3rd quarter)

Mihm-He looked like he's lost a bit of his athleticism. Did you notice this too? He did hustle and compete though.

Annihilator · Star Player Joined: 02 Jul 2001 Posts: 4035

A question for those who watched the game:

Who is responsible for defiending Kelenna Azubuike? He scored 27 points. The guy averaged 7.1 points last year.
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TheBigRuski · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:19 pm Post subject:

There you are!
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TheBigRuski · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:20 pm Post subject:

Where in the World is Dancing Barry?
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Octavian · Starting Rotation Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 279

good work! still not all that happy with this team.

10scott10 · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:30 pm Post subject:

ShowtimeDynasty_24/7 · Star Player Joined: 04 Mar 2005 Posts: 8361

Azubuikd is do for a breakout season and the MIP award- he's will reportedly be the starting SG for the Warriors over the likes of Jackson and Belinelli...

Downunder · Starting Rotation Joined: 17 Oct 2005 Posts: 309

Thanks DB. look forward to next one