GAME:61 Los Angeles Lakers (26-34) @ Miami Heat (32-29) - WIN - 27-34

[LAKESHOW]

Another example, 4 Qtr, Zu had a pick and roll dunk, and Wade didn't even play the ball. Dude went straight to Zus forehead.

[Ballerhogger]

Really handed them a beat down 4 in row !!! Wade is done defensively

[Spens1]

well that was a pleasant surprise. Never thought we would win that one. Good win over a playoff team.

[Slava]

Those Mavericks and Magic losses are gonna hurt, would be so much closer to playoff contention.

If we didn't think Tyler Ennis was an NBA player for a brief period in time, we'd be closer to playoff contention.

Luke should have just played Clarkson at PG for 48 mpg when both Lonzo and Ingram were hurt.

[Dloading99]

Can We give it up for IT Isiah Thomas.

and All of you all of you in here show your faces who talked all that mess about Isiah he's a little guy who sucks he's the Tyler Uliss two whackest players in the league.

This is exactly who we were getting a guy who can fill it up when he gets going 11 points in the fourth Quarter mr. 4th Quarter and he gets 29 points. that stretch in the fourth quarter won the game for us. put Miami out of it. Three Three

What he get 4 Three's tonight. Dude can put the ball in the hoop. .and what I like about him is his ability to penetrate and find the man for a basket. he always finds the guy around the rim to get them scoring opportunities. Randle Zubac.

And he's really got a great thing going with Brandon Ingram.

What I want to show you guys is Isiah frees up Brandon and Opens up the court for Brandon Ingram when Isiah is on the court. and you can see Brandon getting to the Lane easier because when Isiah is on that perimeter you have to watch where he is because he'll torch you from three. also Isiah makes his free throws you can't guard him because he can get to his scoring spots on the court. and what I like about Isiah and Lonzo is you see Lonzo getting open looks with him.

This is what I was talking about with Russell having Lonzo and Russell you open that court up. with Russell having the three point ability. and that's why you saw Brandon Ingram play so good and score down the stretch with Russell on the court because his three point shooting provided floor spacing.


Having Isiah brings that floor spacing. it's really great to watch. and this is exactly what I was talking about we can't be guraded with Isiah Kuzma Brandon Ingram and Randle and Lonzo cause it's so many different looks.

The isiah and Lonzo backcourt brings great ball handling and scoring and Basketball smarts.

This guy is going to be a Laker and sign with the Lakers on a multi year deal. it's great that we got this guy because Cleveland wanted to keep Lebron and gave him to us. thanks for the All star. this might actually make our team a playoff team.

As you saw with Miami when we are going the matchups are hard to defend. we scored the most points against Miami that they have given up. a defensive Pat Riley Eric Spolstar minded team with Whiteside. this is great.


Oh yeah Duwayne Wade nice dirty play on Ingram I noticed that and saw it and called out that bush leaguer right away. cause Ingram was Ballin on you all game do the punk move. Hope Ingram plays against San Antonio.

But when you look at our squad we really do it all and can all score from three or in the paint on the post. Isiah Thomas Julius Randle Brooke Lopez Kyle Kuzma Brandon Ingram Ivicia Zubac. that's a great balanced team.

[stan francisco]

Nobody ever doubted IT's scoring ability, especially not in the fourth. I know I didn't and don't. He helps our spacing greatly.

I questioned his fit. Still do.

I still don't want him on the team. He plays a different kind of ball. It's a style clash. Like with Clarkson. Like with Lou.

He's not a good long term fit because IT only plays offense with the ball in his hands. At least 80% of the time he looks for his own, his own, his own, and if he has to he passes the ball last second. Without him, the ball swings around until a good shot is found and goes up.

With the ball iinstead glued to his hands, the others start ball watching, go passive. It kills the good vibes passing culture. And like JC and Lou, he's good at it. And for fans who don't see or don't care about the defensive end, I understand their proclivity toward such players. Hero ball. One on five. Woo-hoo!

But since he plays no defense, and since passing the ball is his third or fourth option on offense, he is opposite of what this team is about. We need spacing, I agree. But IT is the wrong way for Luke to get that. I'll take him for rest of season to help shoot us into the ninth or (maybe potentially eight) spot, but then he's gone ASAP.

Unless, that is, his defense and offense changes completely 180 degrees over the next few months. Luke got Lopez to play defense, kind of, so who knows? But people rarely change their total basketball mindset in a few months. Maybe our defensive stats anslytics team can help him see the light? Maybe someone can explain to him that passing is good.

[Rosque]

Currently 19-29

My predictions

@Toronto - Loss 19-30 -
@Orlando - Win 20-30
@Brooklyn - Win 21-30
@OKC - Loss 21-31
Phoenix - Win 22-31
OKC - Win 23-31
@Dallas - Win 24-31
@Pelicans - Win 25-31
@Minnesota - Loss 25-32
Dallas - Win 26-32
@Sacramento - Loss 26-33
@Atlanta - Win 27-33
@Miami - Loss 27-34
@Spurs - Loss 27-35
Portland - Win 28-35
Orlando - Win 29-35
@Denver - Win 30-35
Cleveland - Win 31-35
Denver - Win 32-35
@Warriors - Annual win 33-35
Miami - Loss 33-36
@Indiana - Win 34-36
@Pelicans - Win 35-36
@Memphis - Win 36-36 .500 BALL
@Detroit - Loss 36-37
Dallas - Win 37-37
Bucks - Loss 37-38
Sacramento - Win 38-38
@Jazz - Win 39-38
Spurs - Loss 39-39
Minny - Win 40-39
Utah - Win 41-39
Houston - Loss 41-40
Clippers - Win 42-40

The only game I maybe went overboard was Warriors for our anual win.

What's up? 7-6 with my predictions so far...

[LAKESHOW]

The colors are confusing me. But it's all good, we winnin

[Half-Full]

Can We give it up for IT Isiah Thomas.

and All of you all of you in here show your faces who talked all that mess about Isiah he's a little guy who sucks he's the Tyler Uliss two whackest players in the league.

This is exactly who we were getting a guy who can fill it up when he gets going 11 points in the fourth Quarter mr. 4th Quarter and he gets 29 points. that stretch in the fourth quarter won the game for us. put Miami out of it. Three Three

What he get 4 Three's tonight. Dude can put the ball in the hoop. .and what I like about him is his ability to penetrate and find the man for a basket. he always finds the guy around the rim to get them scoring opportunities. Randle Zubac.

And he's really got a great thing going with Brandon Ingram.

What I want to show you guys is Isiah frees up Brandon and Opens up the court for Brandon Ingram when Isiah is on the court. and you can see Brandon getting to the Lane easier because when Isiah is on that perimeter you have to watch where he is because he'll torch you from three. also Isiah makes his free throws you can't guard him because he can get to his scoring spots on the court. and what I like about Isiah and Lonzo is you see Lonzo getting open looks with him.

This is what I was talking about with Russell having Lonzo and Russell you open that court up. with Russell having the three point ability. and that's why you saw Brandon Ingram play so good and score down the stretch with Russell on the court because his three point shooting provided floor spacing.


Having Isiah brings that floor spacing. it's really great to watch. and this is exactly what I was talking about we can't be guraded with Isiah Kuzma Brandon Ingram and Randle and Lonzo cause it's so many different looks.

The isiah and Lonzo backcourt brings great ball handling and scoring and Basketball smarts.

This guy is going to be a Laker and sign with the Lakers on a multi year deal. it's great that we got this guy because Cleveland wanted to keep Lebron and gave him to us. thanks for the All star. this might actually make our team a playoff team.

As you saw with Miami when we are going the matchups are hard to defend. we scored the most points against Miami that they have given up. a defensive Pat Riley Eric Spolstar minded team with Whiteside. this is great.


Oh yeah Duwayne Wade nice dirty play on Ingram I noticed that and saw it and called out that bush leaguer right away. cause Ingram was Ballin on you all game do the punk move. Hope Ingram plays against San Antonio.

But when you look at our squad we really do it all and can all score from three or in the paint on the post. Isiah Thomas Julius Randle Brooke Lopez Kyle Kuzma Brandon Ingram Ivicia Zubac. that's a great balanced team.

I'm glad to see IT getting a bit of love. He's had a tough road since injuring his hip, and leaving the Celtics. As you noted, he can put the ball in the hoop. His fourth quarter exploits with the Celtics are a fond memory. One thing that you did not mention is that IT is money from the free throw line. Comes in handy, particularly for someone like IT who drives to the hoop a lot. Anyway, I hope that IT continues to play well, even if it is for a competitor. He's a great guy, and he did a lot for the Celtics when he was with us.

[Beethoven]

I Love IT

[Sedale Threatt]

I'm just here for the creative spelling.

[Sushisensei26]

Wade: "Those guys on that team are playing a spectacular version of pick up basketball".

I don't know how to take that.

Ya same. I watched him say it live and even then I couldn't tell if he was being complimentary or insulting.