Comments on: Where A Podcast Fast Break Thoughts Happen http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/ A Lakers Blog. Thoughts, reflections, and the odd rant on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA (even the Clippers). Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:01:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: RT http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/comment-page-2/#comment-527875 RT Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:22:30 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/#comment-527875 The Lakers are going to have a tough decision when Bynum comes back; they need him back to full strength as quickly as possible so he can be effective in the playoffs, and the best way to get him back there is to play him as much as possible. However, expecting Bynum to be effective for more than 12-15 minutes for the first 3-5 games that he's back is just unreasonable because he'll just be getting back in shape; and even then, NBA-game shape is such a high level that someone who's been out for as long as Bynum will have been out will be no more than a shadow of his former self, so playing Bynum a lot to get him back in shape may hurt them in the standings, since I'm not sure a shadow of Bynum is better than the alternative of going with Gasol at the 5 and Odom at the 4. The Lakers are going to have a tough decision when Bynum comes back; they need him back to full strength as quickly as possible so he can be effective in the playoffs, and the best way to get him back there is to play him as much as possible. However, expecting Bynum to be effective for more than 12-15 minutes for the first 3-5 games that he’s back is just unreasonable because he’ll just be getting back in shape; and even then, NBA-game shape is such a high level that someone who’s been out for as long as Bynum will have been out will be no more than a shadow of his former self, so playing Bynum a lot to get him back in shape may hurt them in the standings, since I’m not sure a shadow of Bynum is better than the alternative of going with Gasol at the 5 and Odom at the 4.

]]> By: S.Nicholson http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/comment-page-2/#comment-521797 S.Nicholson Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:04:35 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/#comment-521797 To ADB - This is how I see it, so I will save this page to see whose standings are closer. Even missing 3 seven footers and out best perimeter defender behind Kobe, I think that the Lakers will some how pull off the number one seed and Kobe will earn MVP honors. Below is the order I think that the West will finish, but of course I know how tight it is and your guess is as good as mine. 1. Lakers - 7 out of their final 15 games are against playoff teams and only 5 out of 15 are on the road, only 2 of those 5 are against playoff teams. (Of course this looks a little better than the reality, since we play Sacramento and Portland each twice, and we know that they are better than the bottom 4 Eastern Conference playoff teams, so I admit my ranking system is off.) 2. New Orleans - plays 10 road games out of their final 15, with 6 road games against playoff teams and 9 total games against playoff teams. (If they earn the number one seed, many voters may put him above Kobe for MVP, but I will still disagree) 3. Phoenix - has 11 out of 14 games versus playoff caliber teams, and 8 out of 14 are on the road, with 7 of those 8 road games against playoff teams. 4. Utah (Who I am very scared to watch tomorrow) play 8 of 13 against playoff teams, but only 4 are road games, 3 of them against playoff teams and their last 6 games are all against playoff teams. 5. San Antonio (losers of 6 out of 7...YES!...they will never repeat!) are facing 8 playoff caliber teams and play 6 out of their last 15 on the road, 4 of those 6 road games are against playoff teams. 6. Golden State plays 10 playoff teams in their last 15 games, with 7 road games, 6 against playoff teams. (Hopefully we have Gasol back for at least one of our Sunday Monday games against them!) 7. Dallas has 9 playoff teams in their final 14 games, with 7 road games, 4 against playoff teams. (They still have yet to beat a plus .500 team with Kidd…Can you believe this team might miss the playoffs?!) 8. Denver plays 9 out of their final 14 against playoff teams, with 8 road games, 5 against playoff teams. (I think they have to be on this list considering that they have a realistic chance of being the first 50 win team to miss the playoffs, as it appears one of these 9 will most certainly obtain that infamy) 9. Houston who has just started another streak (2 losses) has 9 of their final 14 on the road and 6 games against playoff teams, with 5 of those games on the road. I think the sports broadcasters were right when they said they couldn’t make the playoffs without Yao, and even though they won another 10 in a row (mostly against sub standard teams or teams missing their 1st or 2nd option) I still believe that they will miss the playoffs, greatly diminishing what they accomplished during their streak. That’s my two cents. GO LAKERS AGAINST JAZZ!!!! To ADB – This is how I see it, so I will save this page to see whose standings are closer.

Even missing 3 seven footers and out best perimeter defender behind Kobe, I think that the Lakers will some how pull off the number one seed and Kobe will earn MVP honors.

Below is the order I think that the West will finish, but of course I know how tight it is and your guess is as good as mine.

1. Lakers – 7 out of their final 15 games are against playoff teams and only 5 out of 15 are on the road, only 2 of those 5 are against playoff teams. (Of course this looks a little better than the reality, since we play Sacramento and Portland each twice, and we know that they are better than the bottom 4 Eastern Conference playoff teams, so I admit my ranking system is off.)

2. New Orleans – plays 10 road games out of their final 15, with 6 road games against playoff teams and 9 total games against playoff teams. (If they earn the number one seed, many voters may put him above Kobe for MVP, but I will still disagree)

3. Phoenix – has 11 out of 14 games versus playoff caliber teams, and 8 out of 14 are on the road, with 7 of those 8 road games against playoff teams.

4. Utah (Who I am very scared to watch tomorrow) play 8 of 13 against playoff teams, but only 4 are road games, 3 of them against playoff teams and their last 6 games are all against playoff teams.

5. San Antonio (losers of 6 out of 7…YES!…they will never repeat!) are facing 8 playoff caliber teams and play 6 out of their last 15 on the road, 4 of those 6 road games are against playoff teams.

6. Golden State plays 10 playoff teams in their last 15 games, with 7 road games, 6 against playoff teams. (Hopefully we have Gasol back for at least one of our Sunday Monday games against them!)

7. Dallas has 9 playoff teams in their final 14 games, with 7 road games, 4 against playoff teams. (They still have yet to beat a plus .500 team with Kidd…Can you believe this team might miss the playoffs?!)

8. Denver plays 9 out of their final 14 against playoff teams, with 8 road games, 5 against playoff teams. (I think they have to be on this list considering that they have a realistic chance of being the first 50 win team to miss the playoffs, as it appears one of these 9 will most certainly obtain that infamy)

9. Houston who has just started another streak (2 losses) has 9 of their final 14 on the road and 6 games against playoff teams, with 5 of those games on the road. I think the sports broadcasters were right when they said they couldn’t make the playoffs without Yao, and even though they won another 10 in a row (mostly against sub standard teams or teams missing their 1st or 2nd option) I still believe that they will miss the playoffs, greatly diminishing what they accomplished during their streak.

That’s my two cents. GO LAKERS AGAINST JAZZ!!!!

]]> By: Kurt http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/comment-page-2/#comment-521700 Kurt Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:41:50 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/#comment-521700 Jazz preview post finally up. Jazz preview post finally up.

]]> By: adb http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/comment-page-1/#comment-521698 adb Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:27:33 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/#comment-521698 I apologize in advance Kurt and my intention is not to use this forum for ticket purposes, but I can't go to the game tomorrow b/c of a last minute work thang so if anyone is interested I have 2 tix available located in section 115, row 7, seats 15-16. Please contact me at adbarot@gmail.com if anyone is interested (first rights to Kurt if he want to go). I'm willing to get rid of them for face value (the FB&G discount) Thx! I apologize in advance Kurt and my intention is not to use this forum for ticket purposes, but I can’t go to the game tomorrow b/c of a last minute work thang so if anyone is interested I have 2 tix available located in section 115, row 7, seats 15-16. Please contact me at adbarot@gmail.com if anyone is interested (first rights to Kurt if he want to go). I’m willing to get rid of them for face value (the FB&G discount) Thx!

]]> By: Misareaux http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/comment-page-1/#comment-521692 Misareaux Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:13:58 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/#comment-521692 1) I don't think the Lakers will have easy games against GSW this weekend at all even though our rotation is pretty much set to run right now. 2) The Spurs could take the Celtics but SA has been very suspect lately. 1) I don’t think the Lakers will have easy games against GSW this weekend at all even though our rotation is pretty much set to run right now.

2) The Spurs could take the Celtics but SA has been very suspect lately.

]]> By: chris h http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/comment-page-1/#comment-521691 chris h Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:12:16 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/#comment-521691 hey Kurt, I know ya got a day job and all....but, did you forget there is a game today? (sung to the tune of "I want my MTV") I want my FBnG... wassup? (said in a friendly..nudge, nudge..kind of way) I think I've become addicted to your game day page. cheers hey Kurt, I know ya got a day job and all….but, did you forget there is a game today?
(sung to the tune of “I want my MTV”)
I want my FBnG…

wassup? (said in a friendly..nudge, nudge..kind of way)
I think I’ve become addicted to your game day page.
cheers

]]> By: Daniel Sagal http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/comment-page-1/#comment-521690 Daniel Sagal Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:59:03 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/#comment-521690 Lets win it this year and next year and the year after that and make Boston fans feel like sh*t for not being able to accomplish anything with the "BIG 3" I'm excited for the playoffs, but I'd first like to see all the guys return healthy. Lets win it this year and next year and the year after that and make Boston fans feel like sh*t for not being able to accomplish anything with the “BIG 3″

I’m excited for the playoffs, but I’d first like to see all the guys return healthy.

]]> By: adb http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/comment-page-1/#comment-521688 adb Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:44:42 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/#comment-521688 I might be way off, but here's my prediction on how the West will play out: 1. San Antonio: 56-26 (will finish 12-3 with losses coming to Dallas, Utah, and Utah again) 2. Lakers: 56-26 (will finish 10-5 with losses coming to Utah, Warriors, Sacramento, Portland, and San Antonio) 3. New Orleans: 55-27 (will finish 9-6 with losses coming to Boston, Cavs, Boston, Orlando, Lakers, Dallas) 4. Utah: 55-27 (will finish 10-3 with losses coming to SA, NO, Dallas) 5. Phoenix: 56-26 (will finish 10-4 with losses coming to Detroit, Boston, Denver, SA) 6. Dallas: 52-30 (will finish 8-6 with losses to Boston, Spurs, Warriors, Lakers, Suns, NO) 7. Houston: 54-28 (will finish 8-6 with losses coming to Suns, Spurs, Kings, Portland, Suns, Utah) 8. Golden State: 50-32 (will finish 8-7 with losses coming to Houston, Lakers, Denver, Spurs, Dallas, NO, Suns) If this holds true, I can see Lakers beating Houston (1st round) and New Orleans/Dallas in the 2nd round, and face San Antonio in the WCF. By that time, we should be in mid-May. I think we can get into the 3rd round without a big contribution from Bynum if we face the teams indicated above (Houston and NO/Dal). If Bynum (and Ariza hopefully) can get back during the first round (April 18th weekend), that should give him about a 1 month of playing time and about 11-15 games under his belt. Hopefully, that should be enough for him to be pretty effective versus San Antonio. He should also be getting better game by game……..so I don’t know if we can be beat by that time. If we get to the WCF convincingly, I don’t see how we can lose to the Spurs or Boston in the Finals. By the way, I think only a healthy Lakers squad can beat the Celtics. I don’t think any other team in the league can beat the Celtics except a HEALTHY us (b/c of our versatility and size). So basically, we are the only hope the league has in preventing the Celtics winning a championship this year. Of course, we all know that we are the team to beat next year (barring injury!), but that’s…………..well, next year. I might be way off, but here’s my prediction on how the West will play out:

1. San Antonio: 56-26
(will finish 12-3 with losses coming to Dallas, Utah, and Utah again)
2. Lakers: 56-26
(will finish 10-5 with losses coming to Utah, Warriors, Sacramento, Portland, and San Antonio)
3. New Orleans: 55-27
(will finish 9-6 with losses coming to Boston, Cavs, Boston, Orlando, Lakers, Dallas)
4. Utah: 55-27
(will finish 10-3 with losses coming to SA, NO, Dallas)
5. Phoenix: 56-26
(will finish 10-4 with losses coming to Detroit, Boston, Denver, SA)
6. Dallas: 52-30
(will finish 8-6 with losses to Boston, Spurs, Warriors, Lakers, Suns, NO)
7. Houston: 54-28
(will finish 8-6 with losses coming to Suns, Spurs, Kings, Portland, Suns, Utah)
8. Golden State: 50-32
(will finish 8-7 with losses coming to Houston, Lakers, Denver, Spurs, Dallas, NO, Suns)

If this holds true, I can see Lakers beating Houston (1st round) and New Orleans/Dallas in the 2nd round, and face San Antonio in the WCF. By that time, we should be in mid-May. I think we can get into the 3rd round without a big contribution from Bynum if we face the teams indicated above (Houston and NO/Dal).

If Bynum (and Ariza hopefully) can get back during the first round (April 18th weekend), that should give him about a 1 month of playing time and about 11-15 games under his belt. Hopefully, that should be enough for him to be pretty effective versus San Antonio. He should also be getting better game by game……..so I don’t know if we can be beat by that time. If we get to the WCF convincingly, I don’t see how we can lose to the Spurs or Boston in the Finals.

By the way, I think only a healthy Lakers squad can beat the Celtics. I don’t think any other team in the league can beat the Celtics except a HEALTHY us (b/c of our versatility and size). So basically, we are the only hope the league has in preventing the Celtics winning a championship this year. Of course, we all know that we are the team to beat next year (barring injury!), but that’s…………..well, next year.

]]> By: Ashish http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/comment-page-1/#comment-521686 Ashish Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:42:59 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/#comment-521686 43, 44. No, unfortunately. The caption in the photo in misleading when it says "Bynum could be back by Sunday". The Sunday that the LA times report has in mind is April 6th, not this Sunday. Phil Jackson said "three Sundays from the one that just passed". 43, 44. No, unfortunately. The caption in the photo in misleading when it says “Bynum could be back by Sunday”. The Sunday that the LA times report has in mind is April 6th, not this Sunday. Phil Jackson said “three Sundays from the one that just passed”.

]]> By: Ryan O http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/comment-page-1/#comment-521674 Ryan O Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:02:57 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/19/where-a-podcast-fast-break-thoughts-happen/#comment-521674 43. Wow, seriously? I would love for them to bring Bynum and Pau back in the same game, preferably at Staples. The crowd would absolutely lose their minds. Probably won't happen of course, but it would be a thrill nonetheless. 43. Wow, seriously? I would love for them to bring Bynum and Pau back in the same game, preferably at Staples. The crowd would absolutely lose their minds. Probably won’t happen of course, but it would be a thrill nonetheless.

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