#56 - 2/22: LA Lakers 111 (46-10) @ Minny T'wolves 108

[Rox_Nix_Nox]

"We're playing well on both ends."

god damn you kobe

[Kobe_for_3]

we got away with one, but that is what we do against bad teams.

[DEEP3CL]

I get what you're saying Deep, but Pau wasn't himself in the final rounds of the playoffs because you could tell he was worn down. Limiting him to 35-38 minutes a night would definitely keep him a little more fresh come playoff time when we need him the most.

True TL I get what you saying totally, but what guys here aren't understanding is that there is usually a up tick in guys minutes this time of year. Look guys coaches usually cut down the minutes of rotation guys anyway, so where is the logic of burn out coming from ? Now I do understand Pau's case seeing that he's played 2 back to back summers for Spain, but Drew is coming back in mid March (hopefully) that's going to cut back his minutes.

[KobeFan]

When this team needs to make a stop, they usually do.

I think they coast (their talent lets them do that), but they will turn it on in the playoffs, when games start meaning something again -- just look at what they do against the best teams in the league -- they shut them down.

[TylersLakers]

I get what you're saying Deep, but Pau wasn't himself in the final rounds of the playoffs because you could tell he was worn down. Limiting him to 35-38 minutes a night would definitely keep him a little more fresh come playoff time when we need him the most.

True TL I get what you saying totally, but what guys here aren't understanding is that there is usually a up tick in guys minutes this time of year. Look guys coaches usually cut down the minutes of rotation guys anyway, so where is the logic of burn out coming from ? Now I do understand Pau's case seeing that he's played 2 back to back summers for Spain, but Drew is coming back in mid March (hopefully) that's going to cut back his minutes.

Oh yeah, when Drew comes back that will be really helpful. I just think if it takes putting Mbenga in for a couple minutes (like we did tonight) that would pay huge dividends for us. Mbenga's a shot blocker and that, rebound, and dunk is the only thing he needs to do in a couple minutes.

Pau played, what, 38 minutes tonight? That's much better. When it comes above 41.. that's when I kind of get a little iffy.

[TylersLakers]

Encouraging.

Lakers coach Phil Jackson ripped his team’s defense, which allowed the 18-37 Wolves to shoot 50 percent, make 10 3-pointers and get several wide-open drives to the basket.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap;_ylt= ... 2009022216

[hermes]

the usual on the defensive game, but i won't let it get me down

yay lakers win

[hermes]

wiretap

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant scored 28 points against the Timberwolves on Sunday night, pushing him past Elgin Baylor on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Bryant now occupies 20th place on the NBA's career scoring list.