Lakers @ Knicks! 8 ET, Friday (2/10/12) | The True Test!

columbiaa14 · Post #321 » by **columbiaa14** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:48 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peBMOlr_0rg&feature=related[/youtube]

Not enough credit given to Mcgee's help-defense/shot blocking ability. Look at him dominate Rose multiple times in this game. If Lin could totally neutralize Mcgee like he was able to, then BRING ON THEM TWIN TOWERSS 8-)

Leor_77 · Post #322 » by **Leor_77** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:53 pm

Come on, guys. I mean, I like your team and I like Jeremy Lin, but you act like your wins were against the Heat and the Bulls. Utah is a good win, but the Wizards and Nets are two of the worst defenses in the league. The Lakers are at the top in defense and rebounding, plus Kobe who we saw last time has no one who can guard him on the Knicks. I like your confidence, but don't count your chickens before they hatch.

MigrainePatrol · Post #323 » by **MigrainePatrol** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:56 pm

OminousEther wrote:

Very offensive for both parties. "Black" in black mamba was never in reference to Kobe's race. You got to think about these things before you post them.

Red Vines · Post #324 » by **Red Vines** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:12 pm

I think Jeffries will be the key tonight, if he can't pretend to be an offensive player, Gasol will just roam around as a help defender. It might look perplexing at first, but don't be surprised if Lin looks for Jeffries early.

nrober4201 · Post #325 » by **nrober4201** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:12 pm

Leor_77 wrote:Come on, guys. I mean, I like your team and I like Jeremy Lin, but you act like your wins were against the Heat and the Bulls. Utah is a good win, but the Wizards and Nets are two of the worst defenses in the league. The Lakers are at the top in defense and rebounding, plus Kobe who we saw last time has no one who can guard him on the Knicks. I like your confidence, but don't count your chickens before they hatch.

The Lakers are terrible at defending the pick and roll which is all we'll be doing tonight

columbiaa14 · Post #326 » by **columbiaa14** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:15 pm

MigrainePatrol wrote:
OminousEther wrote:

Very offensive for both parties. "Black" in black mamba was never in reference to Kobe's race. You got to think about these things before you post them.

Please redo that pic and name jeremy lin "Shao Lin"

aohus · Post #327 » by **aohus** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:17 pm

Leor_77 wrote:Come on, guys. I mean, I like your team and I like Jeremy Lin, but you act like your wins were against the Heat and the Bulls. Utah is a good win, but the Wizards and Nets are two of the worst defenses in the league. The Lakers are at the top in defense and rebounding, plus Kobe who we saw last time has no one who can guard him on the Knicks. I like your confidence, but don't count your chickens before they hatch.

cute. i laughed.

Leor_77 · Post #328 » by **Leor_77** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:21 pm

aohus wrote:
Leor_77 wrote:Come on, guys. I mean, I like your team and I like Jeremy Lin, but you act like your wins were against the Heat and the Bulls. Utah is a good win, but the Wizards and Nets are two of the worst defenses in the league. The Lakers are at the top in defense and rebounding, plus Kobe who we saw last time has no one who can guard him on the Knicks. I like your confidence, but don't count your chickens before they hatch.

cute. i laughed.

Are you still going to be laughing when the Knicks get their ass beat? Just keep the Kobe MVP chants for the second half, if you could.

BallSacBounce · Post #329 » by **BallSacBounce** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:23 pm

columbiaa14 wrote:
MigrainePatrol wrote:
OminousEther wrote:

Very offensive for both parties. "Black" in black mamba was never in reference to Kobe's race. You got to think about these things before you post them.

Please redo that pic and name jeremy lin "Shao Lin"

This. Me likey!

Post #330 » by **K_ick_God** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:24 pm

Doesn't Kobe call himself the Black Mamba? That was my understanding.

johnnywishbone · Post #331 » by **johnnywishbone** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:47 pm

I'm worried that if Lin goes off Bynum is going to cheap shot him.

TimeToGetPaid · Post #332 » by **TimeToGetPaid** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:49 pm

Marty McFly · Post #333 » by **Marty McFly** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:54 pm

johnnywishbone wrote:I'm worried that if Lin goes off Bynum is going to cheap shot him.

or artest. and someone better defend him. i see jeffries doing something. he's always down for his teammates.

johnnywishbone · Post #334 » by **johnnywishbone** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:55 pm

TimeToGetPaid wrote:

The fact that's it out-of-focus somehow makes it better. Kind of like I've got beer goggles on.

phd1969 · Post #335 » by **phd1969** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:57 pm

TimeToGetPaid wrote:

The Knicks board has the best images.

emo · Post #336 » by **emo** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:00 pm

TimeToGetPaid wrote:

OminousEther · Post #337 » by **OminousEther** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:22 pm

MigrainePatrol wrote:
OminousEther wrote:

Very offensive for both parties. "Black" in black mamba was never in reference to Kobe's race. You got to think about these things before you post them.

- Not my image, hoss. Found it on the general board at insidehoops.com. Didn't mean to offend anyone, just found it amusing.

*Yeezy shrug*

towelie · Post #338 » by **towelie** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:35 pm

I'm actually worried that Lin might have the jitters for this game. Yes, he shined when he first got an opportunity, but the circumstances are diff for this game:

1) It's the Lakers.
2) It's nationally televised.
3) It's at the height of Linsanity and not only the whole nation, but China will be watching as well.
4) His parents are attending the game at MSG (this might calm his nerves down actually).

At the very least, I'm predicting a shaky 1st quarter while he gets rid of the butterflies, then goes on to dominate Fisher.

DocZaius · Post #339 » by **DocZaius** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:39 pm

towelie wrote:I'm actually worried that Lin might have the jitters for this game. Yes, he shined when he first got an opportunity, but the circumstances are diff for this game:

1) It's the Lakers.
2) It's nationally televised.
3) It's at the height of Linsanity and not only the whole nation, but China will be watching as well.
4) His parents are attending the game at MSG (this might calm his nerves down actually).

At the very least, I'm predicting a shaky 1st quarter while he gets rid of the butterflies, then goes on to dominate Fisher.

He has no pressure, just look at how bad our team is right now

Jmonty580 · Post #340 » by **Jmonty580** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:40 pm

towelie wrote:I'm actually worried that Lin might have the jitters for this game. Yes, he shined when he first got an opportunity, but the circumstances are diff for this game:

1) It's the Lakers.
2) It's nationally televised.
3) It's at the height of Linsanity and not only the whole nation, but China will be watching as well.
4) His parents are attending the game at MSG (this might calm his nerves down actually).

At the very least, I'm predicting a shaky 1st quarter while he gets rid of the butterflies, then goes on to dominate Fisher.

Yea all those factors dont bode well for us. I'm not expecting too much. He needs other guys on the team to contine to help. Novak has to hit some open 3s to open things up. Fields has to continue to be active moving around and getting put backs. He needs to know its not all on him. Then maybe he can relax and just play ball. There is a ton of pressure though, perfect storm for him to not haev a great performance. If he gives us 10 and 7 or 8 i'd be more than impressed. I really just want a win, and if Lin can help us get that with or without a monster scoring game, I'd be more than content.