Lucky #81 LA Lakers vs. SA Spurs @ 12:30 (3:30ET) on ABC

shobe_81 · Post #1 » by **shobe_81** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:12 pm

Game #81 on ABC @ 12:30 in

vs.

Starting Line-ups

Los Angeles Lakers:

Derek Fisher (Mr. 0.4)

Kobe Bryant (Black Mamba the Assassin)

Vladimir Radmanovic

Lamar Odom

Pau Gasol (Spaniard)

Bench:
Sasha Vujacic
Jordan Farmar
Luke Walton
Ronny Turiaf (Chris Mihm)

San Antonio Spurs:

Tony Parker

Michael Finley

Bruce Lee Bowen

Tim Duncan

Fabricio Oberto

Bench:
Damon Stoudamire
Jacque Vaughn
Ime Udoka
Matt Bonner (Robert Horry)
Kurt Thomas

Coaches:

Phil Jackson

Greg Popovich

Key Injuries:

Manu Ganobili (doubtful, strained groin muscle)

Trevor Ariza

Andrew Bynum

Vital Keys to the Game:

Stop Dribble Penetration (Contain Tony Parker)
Keep Duncan Out of the Paint (Make him a jump-shooter with his banks)
Don't Give Up Wide-Open 3's (Help defense and RECOVERY must be strong)
Stay Active on Perimeter Defense

Offense:

Run the Offense and ATTACK THE BASKET
Make Duncan Work on Defense
Look for Fast-break opportunities (Prevent Spurs from setting Half-court defense)
Limit Turnovers
Limit 3pointers to under 20-25 (Don't just jack it up, take good quality shots)
Bench Must Take Advantage of Manu's injury
And most of all, avoid coming down on Bowen's Feet (we have enough injuries) :clap:

What's at Stake?

The #1 Seed, #2 Seed, Home Court Advantage, Avoiding the Suns in 1st round
Kobe's MVP chances
Playoff Momentum
Bragging Rights
Need I say More?

Lets Go Lakers :clap:

That Nicka · Post #2 » by **That Nicka** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:20 pm

Lakers will win this one!

LA Warrior · Post #3 » by **LA Warrior** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:23 pm

Yea Lakeshow got this one 109-102.

Anyone know the Vegas line?

Sportfan · Post #4 » by **Sportfan** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:25 pm

Manu is doubtful. That should help.

islander009 · Post #5 » by **islander009** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:37 pm

Lakers with the Win!!! Kobe scores 32, Pau with 28. LO does some damage with 18/15. Sorry guys I am all pumped up for the Playoffs and I cannot wait for us to see our opponent in the Playoffs.

Farsi Man · Post #6 » by **Farsi Man** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:57 pm

I dont think we can win this. I just have a bad feeling. I don't think we'll come out the way we should.

wezbo · Post #7 » by **wezbo** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:01 pm

Sportfan wrote:Manu is doubtful. That should help.

Really!!!! can u tell me where u heard that

Illuminati · Post #8 » by **Illuminati** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:02 pm

The Spurs can't score, Lakers 109 Spurs 81

Tommy Trojan · Post #9 » by **Tommy Trojan** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:25 pm

Vlad taking out Duncan in this game! just watch

islander009 · Post #10 » by **islander009** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:37 pm

like the pics and the game detail Shobe_81.

especially the pic of bruce lee bowen. but then what do we call Ira newble?

shobe_81 · Post #11 » by **shobe_81** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:11 pm

islander009 wrote:like the pics and the game detail Shobe_81.

especially the pic of bruce lee bowen. but then what do we call Ira newble?(picture)

Hmm

Ira NoobLee? :dontknow:

Post #12 » by **kno** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:20 pm

Hopefully this is one of those games like the Sacto and Portland ones where Vlad is unconscious from downtown.

That can very well be the difference in this game.

And solid defense, of course.

shobe_81 · Post #13 » by **shobe_81** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:27 pm

Kno wrote:Hopefully this is one of those games like the Sacto and Portland ones where Vlad is unconscious from downtown.

That can very well be the difference in this game.

And solid defense, of course.

I hope you mean unconscious in a way where he's making his shots and not the unconscious where he doesn't realize his shot isn't falling like yesterday 0-6 from 3's :nod:

hermes · Post #14 » by **hermes** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:36 pm

GO LAKERS

another big game

CITYOFANGELSX3 · Post #15 » by **CITYOFANGELSX3** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:47 pm

102-95 Lakers

Minhee · Post #16 » by **Minhee** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:01 pm

Oh crap something always go wrong when majority of the board gets cocky and say things like "We got this one." "Lakers win." I can't remmeber how many times we have been jinxed when guys are calling wins in a game that can go either way. \

Another thing, our role players almost always do well against bad teams or in garbage time such as the sac and Clippers game. But when the games matter like last night against the hornets, farmar was throwing up stupid shots, walton wasn't any help and Vlad Rad was chucking up bricks all night. Tomorrow is probably another one of those games.

Sportfan · Post #17 » by **Sportfan** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:11 pm

wezbo wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Really!!!! can u tell me where u heard that

Popovich said after Friday's game that Ginobili is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=280411024

Rox_Nix_Nox · Post #18 » by **Rox_Nix_Nox** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:13 pm

These type of games are fun to watch.

Farsi Man · Post #19 » by **Farsi Man** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:29 pm

Sportfan wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Popovich said after Friday's game that Ginobili is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=280411024

Manu is under the Spurs training staff not Lakers so he'll probably play.

KB20 · Post #20 » by **KB20** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:55 pm

What we have to do to win:

Don't let Tony into the paint. That's where he does his work. Give him room and force him to shoot.
Take advantage of Oberto. Whoever he guards should score at least 20 points.
Go at Duncan on offense. If he guards Lamar then Lamar should just drive past him all game. If he guards Pau then Pau has to use his length to get shots off over him.
Rebound the ball. This is easier said than done. Pau should be able to box out Oberto quite easily.
Don't chuck up threes. That's how New Orleans got back in the game last night.