***LAKERS -at- Blazers 02/06 Game Thread***

Jurspin · Rookie Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 4

Wow the cynicism in this topic is overwhelming, not the greatest testament to loyalty on this site...especially from the eyes of a new member

32 · Retired Number Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Posts: 73126

Who will have a career game against the Lakers tonight? My predicition is Martell Webster.

Key match up for the Lakers tonight is Andrew Bynum vs. Juwan Howard. Bynum should have a career game against Howard or something is seriously wrong.

SlickVic · Star Player Joined: 20 Feb 2009 Posts: 2864

Yeah no kidding. Lost there twice with Pau last season, and haven't won there since Feb '05. Don't want to say they're guaranteed a loss tonight, but I can't see many of us holding our breath for a win.

ultimatelakerfan32 · Sixth Man Joined: 21 May 2009 Posts: 42

the refs in portland will make sure that the lakers dont win tonight

nokio · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:12 pm Post subject:

Lakers will win tonight, I'm pretty sure of that. They don't stand much of a chance with Roy and Bayless out.

Megatron24 · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:55 pm Post subject:

If they dont win tonight without Brandon Roy playing then the team should just hang themselves.

SlickVic · Star Player Joined: 20 Feb 2009 Posts: 2864

mrclean · Rookie Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Posts: 5

I am going to the game tonight, once again, after many many years, showing that I bleed purple and gold even in a hostile environment. Honestly, after going to most of the last 9 meetings up here in Portland, I am due for a win, but I know how much the Blazers fans (6th man) get up for the game and how obnoxious they can be, which pumps the team up immensely. Even though Roy isn't playing, that won't matter. Kobe looked beat up at the end of last night's game against Denver. With all Kobe's injuries, and it being a back to back against another playoff potential team, and the Lakers not lookingup to par, and with that aforementioned 6th man of the Blazers, I predict.....

Drum roll please...

.....that the Lakers will win!

That is, as long as "the rusty-ass machine" doesn't play. Gawd he looked horrible last night.

kerms · Starting Rotation Joined: 30 Aug 2009 Posts: 571

i'm willing to bet we win tonight. lakers will need something to get satisfaction after that (bleep) last night

PassTheBall · Starting Rotation Joined: 03 Feb 2010 Posts: 119

I wouldn't... I think they grind out a win tonight.

But, it won't be easy in Portland... place has become Utah-light in terms of ref preferential treatment.

wHosNeX · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 2:33 pm Post subject:

i think this is a turning point for the lakers ill be surprised if they dont come out of the rose garden with a W

In_your_Eye · Star Player Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 1047

Hard to feel optimistic with how the team is playing, give me hope Lakers! I wanna be happy drunk tonight

SoCaLjAy · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 2:36 pm Post subject:

ssiknick833 · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 2:37 pm Post subject:

kobe_4_mvp · Star Player Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 3798

Lakers 109
Blazers 95

nokio · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:10 pm Post subject:

ViolaMB · Star Player Joined: 16 Mar 2009 Posts: 3334

great just great, Kobe's gonna work his (bleep) off AGAIN for no reason in a loss, awesome!

bigd · Starting Rotation Joined: 03 Dec 2009 Posts: 293

i agree!!! i really dont see us winning tonight, even though id love for them to prove me wrong. but they're sooooooo inconsistant, you dont know what the hell's gonna happen! come the hell on and play some basketball people!

ignardlakerfan · Star Player Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 7457

lets see of laker players not names kobe can muster enough pride to show that they are worthy of wearing the laker uniform and get a win tonight, after getting snipped by the nuggets last night they owe US laker fans a good showing and that championship effort yet to be seen so far this year....lets go lakers
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chantruong · Star Player Joined: 15 Jun 2009 Posts: 8894 Location: SGV

with roy out who will get 30 points on 10 shots today?

Roger O. Thornhill · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:46 pm Post subject:

Rick12322 · Franchise Player Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 19164

Another back to back. When you think about it, this is merely and extension of our road trip. 5 back to backs in 10 days, does that sound right or was there another day off in there somewhere?

B_P · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 5:46 pm Post subject:

I believe we're winning it tonight.

We must control tempo.
We must use our advantages to our advantage.
We must run the offense.
We must MOVE and CUT and execute the triangle offense - not just STAND AROUND and WATCH.
We must stay disciplined and not shoot early jumpers without exploring the inside game first.
Drew and Pau must be aggressive early - not just with their shooting, but in establishing post position.

We must rebound from all positions.
We must box-out.
We must bring energy on defense.
We must be aware on the weak-side defense - see man and ball.
We must communicate on defense.
We must make quick, decisive rotations.
We must help the helper.
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laker_guerilla · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 5:50 pm Post subject: Kobe inactive

per 710am. will not play vs. POR
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