Game 52: Los Angeles Lakers (26-25) @ Los Angeles Clippers (28-23)

[NoseBleedLakers]

Double doubles by Lebron and Rondo, Lance huge off the bench with 20 points on 6-10 shooting. Stressful win, but I'll take it.

[BEazy]

Rondo better not be hurt...

[Kilroy]

Another classic "LeBron's playing like crap wait he's almost got a triple-double" game.

The OT helped, he was pretty great in OT, but the rest of the game he not only looked bad, he also looked like he was pissed at the team or something...

One interesting spot on the video... LeBron came out of the game, got up as the huddle ended and went down to the end of the bench to sit next to Rondo. He then looked around to see where the cameras were, made eye contact with the camera on him, and the video cut... I would love to know what they wanted to talk about.

[Spens1]

Rondo freakin hurt?

Again, wtf is our medical staff doing, our whole roster is made out of glass or something. Been saying it for years but they need to look at some other medical staff or see what on earth they're doing with regards to injury prevention because whatever we're doing isn't working.

[dockingsched]

Lakers clearly played down to the clips level all game long, didn’t put them away multiple times. Glad they got out of it with a win, testiment to how much better they are.

[ROballer]

I'm not sold on the playoffs. We have had a terrible luck with the injuries this year, and we're about to go on that big ass trip.

Just look at the next 4 games. Away to GSW, IND, BOS and PHI. Ridiculous.

Luckily, the Clippers suck ass majorly as well so that 8 spot is still up for grabs. But not more than that, it's a rodeo with GSW or no playoffs at all, that's it.

[Danny Darko]

on the one hand having Bron means we actually close games, on the other hand Bron and Rondo freezing out Ingram and not really doing all that great in a stagnant trapped half court set aint championship basketball homies.

[TylersLakers]

Every win matters right now, especially against the Clippers. So I'll take that.

LeBron looked like pre-season LeBron, and I'm not sure if he trusts the groin because he was moving at about 40%.

This team needs another shooter down the stretch big time. Especially when Lonzo is out. If you're going to have LeBron as PG down the stretch of a game, you may as well sub out Rondo for KCP or Hart.

[TylersLakers]

on the one hand having Bron means we actually close games, on the other hand Bron and Rondo freezing out Ingram and not really doing all that great in a stagnant trapped half court set aint championship basketball homies.

Exactly. If an AD deal doesn't happen prior to the deadline, they still need to acquire a Wayne Ellington or Terrence Ross. Someone who can spread the floor down the stretch.

For most of OT, McGee was standing in the corner at the 3PT line, Stephenson and Ingram on the wings, and Rondo screening. Like, what? What kind of options are those?

[Sedale Threatt]

Another classic "LeBron's playing like crap wait he's almost got a triple-double" game.

The OT helped, he was pretty great in OT, but the rest of the game he not only looked bad, he also looked like he was pissed at the team or something...

One interesting spot on the video... LeBron came out of the game, got up as the huddle ended and went down to the end of the bench to sit next to Rondo. He then looked around to see where the cameras were, made eye contact with the camera on him, and the video cut... I would love to know what they wanted to talk about.

It definitely wasn't a good game. It's just funny that even at a C minus, that's a career night for 80 or 90 percent of the guys who have ever played in the NBA.

[Kilroy]

Every win matters right now, especially against the Clippers. So I'll take that.

LeBron looked like pre-season LeBron, and I'm not sure if he trusts the groin because he was moving at about 40%.

This team needs another shooter down the stretch big time. Especially when Lonzo is out. If you're going to have LeBron as PG down the stretch of a game, you may as well sub out Rondo for KCP or Hart.

Personally, I think they need to start trusting Ingram in those spots a little more... He's been lights out lately, and he's shown a knack for draining clutch shots...
Between Lance, KCP, Kuz on certain nights and Ingram from Mid Range... That should be pretty good...

[Danny Darko]

Rondo freakin hurt?

Again, wtf is our medical staff doing, our whole roster is made out of glass or something. Been saying it for years but they need to look at some other medical staff or see what on earth they're doing with regards to injury prevention because whatever we're doing isn't working.

I'm not sure it has to do with our medical staff... Bron has his own peeps and the sprained ankle things is part bad luck for any player and part we got spoiled by this:

Read on Twitter

[SlimShady83]

Rondo freakin hurt?

Again, wtf is our medical staff doing, our whole roster is made out of glass or something. Been saying it for years but they need to look at some other medical staff or see what on earth they're doing with regards to injury prevention because whatever we're doing isn't working.

I'm not sure it has to do with our medical staff... Bron has his own peeps and the sprained ankle things is part bad luck for any player and part we got spoiled by this:

Read on Twitter

This is one of the reason I became a Kobe Fan. Edit: Apart from seeing him in a highschool game shoot 3's from near midcourt

His tolerance to pain
His work ethic

= Crazy

[TylersLakers]

Again, wtf is our medical staff doing, our whole roster is made out of glass or something. Been saying it for years but they need to look at some other medical staff or see what on earth they're doing with regards to injury prevention because whatever we're doing isn't working.

I'm not sure it has to do with our medical staff... Bron has his own peeps and the sprained ankle things is part bad luck for any player and part we got spoiled by this:

Read on Twitter

This is one of the reason I became a Kobe Fan. Edit: Apart from seeing him in a highschool game shoot 3's from near midcourt

His tolerance to pain
His work ethic

= Crazy

Kobe spoiled us when it came to playing through injuries. The dude tore ligaments in his finger and taught himself how to shoot differently over the course of a practice. Like, just a different breed.

By the way, you don't have LeBron in your Top 10? I'm not a LeBron homer, I'm happy he's here however. But woah. That's... strange, bro.

[SlimShady83]

I'm not sure it has to do with our medical staff... Bron has his own peeps and the sprained ankle things is part bad luck for any player and part we got spoiled by this:

Read on Twitter

This is one of the reason I became a Kobe Fan. Edit: Apart from seeing him in a highschool game shoot 3's from near midcourt

His tolerance to pain
His work ethic

= Crazy

Kobe spoiled us when it came to playing through injuries. The dude tore ligaments in his finger and taught himself how to shoot differently over the course of a practice. Like, just a different breed.

By the way, you don't have LeBron in your Top 10? I'm not a LeBron homer, I'm happy he's here however. But woah. That's... strange, bro.

I'll place him in the top 10 if he wins a chip in LA ... But even then with all the crap I don't think I will.

I wasn't sure about placing Hakeem top 10, but he was insane back in the day. Top 10 is crazy hard, as there are so many good players.

I came close to putting Westbrook top 10 ... Sure he hasn't won anything, doesn't mean his not a great player - the top 10 spot and beyond is crazy close for me.