10/4 - Kings vs. Lakers PRESEASON OPENER GAME THREAD 7:00 PM

[dAdo dA dEvil]

A lot of bitter sacramento fans saying that 2nd half their starters didn't play so the Laker win was a giveaway. I hope the young studs prove them wrong in the next game versus Denver.

Hahaha. Is it our fault then? Anyway, a win is a win. It doesn't matter if it was a giveaway. Let's keep on winning Lakers.

[dipstick]

A lot of bitter sacramento fans saying that 2nd half their starters didn't play so the Laker win was a giveaway. I hope the young studs prove them wrong in the next game versus Denver.

Hahaha. Is it our fault then? Anyway, a win is a win. It doesn't matter if it was a giveaway. Let's keep on winning Lakers.

It's true though but it's also true that it doesn't matter. The win made our team feel good and for a young team, that makes a ton of difference, especially to start the season.

[dAdo dA dEvil]

A lot of bitter sacramento fans saying that 2nd half their starters didn't play so the Laker win was a giveaway. I hope the young studs prove them wrong in the next game versus Denver.

Hahaha. Is it our fault then? Anyway, a win is a win. It doesn't matter if it was a giveaway. Let's keep on winning Lakers.

It's true though but it's also true that it doesn't matter. The win made our team feel good and for a young team, that makes a ton of difference, especially to start the season.

If we start winning games in the pre-season it can do a lot to build our confidence. As we win more games we will be more confident and definitely the team chemistry will be better as we rack up wins. I'm excited. Let's win some more this season.

[WVlakerfan]

Does anybody know where to find a video for the complete game? I never found a stream to watch and have only been able to see highlights, so i would like to be able to watch the whole game. If not maybe somebody can answer some questions for me.

*Were D'Russ TO's from ball handling or passing mostly. If passing was it from forcing things, timing, guys just not catching the pass, or just lazy passes?
*Was Deng keeping up on defense?
*Was Clarkson getting others involved in the offense for the second unit?
*Was Randle putting his head down and going to the basket when he got the ball?
*Did black shoot any jump shots or were all of his attempts right at the rim?

[danfantastk32]

Does anybody know where to find a video for the complete game? I never found a stream to watch and have only been able to see highlights, so i would like to be able to watch the whole game. If not maybe somebody can answer some questions for me.

It was on spectrum cable last night. I have a feeling it will be on today as well. There's not exactly a ton of stuff for them to show. I'd check the schedule.

BTW...Spectrum cable is the new Time-Warner...so new name, but same place

[WVlakerfan]

Does anybody know where to find a video for the complete game? I never found a stream to watch and have only been able to see highlights, so i would like to be able to watch the whole game. If not maybe somebody can answer some questions for me.

It was on spectrum cable last night. I have a feeling it will be on today as well. There's not exactly a ton of stuff for them to show. I'd check the schedule.

BTW...Spectrum cable is the new Time-Warner...so new name, but same place

Morgantown WV is limited to only Comcast as far as cable goes and they are direct competitors of Spectrum so there is no way for me to get that channel. Thanks though

[Danny Darko]

If not maybe somebody can answer some questions for me.

*Were D'Russ TO's from ball handling or passing mostly. If passing was it from forcing things, timing, guys just not catching the pass, or just lazy passes?
I'd say equal parts passing to guys who couldn't handle the pass and getting himself into the teeth of the defense. I don't think it was like last years sloppy all the time lack of focus

*Was Deng keeping up on defense?
Yes, though he wasn't very assertive and looked like a vet who isn't trying to prove anything in preseason game 1

*Was Clarkson getting others involved in the offense for the second unit?
No he didn't ball stop but he was acting mostly as a shooting guard looking to score

*Was Randle putting his head down and going to the basket when he got the ball?
pretty clear that he got the notice about not iso'ing in this scheme. He was looking to hit open jumpers and did some nice cutting without the ball, but I didn't see much of his coast to coast handle and drive. His jumper does look better and I predict he'll either flourish or flounder based on his confidence in it. If he misses a bunch and starts thinking about it, I think he'll suffer mightily but he definitely has better form and the first 20 footer was great.

*Did black shoot any jump shots or were all of his attempts right at the rim?
I don't recall any range from him. He had a pretty clear athletic advantage and was mostly son'ing people in the paint.

[crazyeights]

If not maybe somebody can answer some questions for me.

*Were D'Russ TO's from ball handling or passing mostly. If passing was it from forcing things, timing, guys just not catching the pass, or just lazy passes?
I'd say equal parts passing to guys who couldn't handle the pass and getting himself into the teeth of the defense. I don't think it was like last years sloppy all the time lack of focus

*Was Deng keeping up on defense?
Yes, though he wasn't very assertive and looked like a vet who isn't trying to prove anything in preseason game 1

*Was Clarkson getting others involved in the offense for the second unit?
No he didn't ball stop but he was acting mostly as a shooting guard looking to score

*Was Randle putting his head down and going to the basket when he got the ball?
pretty clear that he got the notice about not iso'ing in this scheme. He was looking to hit open jumpers and did some nice cutting without the ball, but I didn't see much of his coast to coast handle and drive. His jumper does look better and I predict he'll either flourish or flounder based on his confidence in it. If he misses a bunch and starts thinking about it, I think he'll suffer mightily but he definitely has better form and the first 20 footer was great.

*Did black shoot any jump shots or were all of his attempts right at the rim?
I don't recall any range from him. He had a pretty clear athletic advantage and was mostly son'ing people in the paint.

I'd add that Russell had a couple TOs that were him trying to draw fouls that ultimately weren't called for him.

He's gonna have a lot of turnovers this year, being that he'll be the focus of defenses, is 20/in his second year, and will have the ball a ton, but in game 1 our starters were doing a lot of bobbling passes, dribbles, everything seemed a little out of rhythm and it affected the offense/flow. That will improve as the first game jitters subside.

Which also goes into WV's question about Randle, he didn't catch the ball cleanly on a number of instances and it made it hard to judge much of what his offense this season is going to look like. It was encouraging they were looking to move the ball, but too small of a sample size.

There are a lot of questions that still need to be answered about these guys that game 1 did not really shed light on.

Interesting point about Deng. I hope he kicks it up a notch in the season, because he seemed to be a wallflower aside from the 3 D'Angelo created for him.

[crazyeights]

Watch on YouTube

That layup Russell hit after the steal tho. Such a tough shot. He makes a surprising number of those.

[Slava]

I'd like to see him up his usage a lot and play like a true #1 option on offense. Unfortunately playing with Lou is really not going to help.

[The Skyhook]

We already know Brown is a good defender. If he can develop confidence on offense he would be a solid fit next to Russell.

[Jon Snow]

I wasn't able to see the whole game and only relied with the highlights because they didn't broadcast the game in our country although I have an International LP. They chose the Heat-Wiz which I fell asleep on.

Did anyone notice if Luke went with a Nance/Ingram/Deng or Randle/Ingram/Deng front court? I am very intrigued to see how those front court combo perform.

[TylersLakers]

League pass doesn't show Lakers preseason games

I think it's different in each country. I'm in Sydney Australia and just got League pass from nba.com and they show league games

Interesting. I bought league pass for the first time last year (I'm in Canada) and I don't believe they showed any pre-season games. I'll check it out tonight.

[SlimShady83]

League pass doesn't show Lakers preseason games

I think it's different in each country. I'm in Sydney Australia and just got League pass from nba.com and they show league games

Interesting. I bought league pass for the first time last year (I'm in Canada) and I don't believe they showed any pre-season games. I'll check it out tonight.

Go through all the options they have, I think the closer you are from from LA or where ever it originates, then more chances you don't get pre-season games, I do vaguely remember last year or the year b4 someone mentioning that league pass doesn't show pre-season games? Try doing a search here on this forum title league pass, I'm pretty sure I'm in the threads too.