Comments on: Preview & Chat: The Sacramento Kings

By: drrayeye

drrayeye — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 08:52:10 +0000

The Kings played inspired basketball-but the Lakers came back from the dead. Lamar, perhaps on a gummy bear high, had a remarkable second half–playing like the superstar he can be from time to time. Pau Gasol did it all, getting the rebounds as well as shots and assists–including the game winning assist to Kobe.

Beno Udrih may be Derek Fisher’s nemesis.

Derek had a forgettable night as a Laker (though he made one especially incredible rebound and several steals)–sitting most of the second half–yet, I can’t help but think that he would have made the three pointer near the end of the game that ShanWOW missed.

Each time the Lakers barely win a home game like this against a supposed inferior opponent, Hollinger’s system virtually treats such a victory as a loss. Even though the Lakers lead the nearest NBA opponent by at least 2 losses, they have dropped in rank to 8th in Hollinger’s system.

I’m sure that Hollinger is hoping that the Lakers either lose a few or blow some teams into Tacoland so his ranking of the Lakers won’t appear so wrong.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 08:15:41 +0000

New post up, just so we can savor the win again and again.

By: CayucosSurfer

CayucosSurfer — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:42:48 +0000

Hilarious quote by Phil regarding Artest:

“There’s a number of checks they go through with concussions, like speech patterns. But with Ron, that doesn’t work.”

Hahaha.

By: onelove

onelove — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:39:02 +0000

Lately, i’ve been thinking that when something significant happens in my life, Kobe hits a buzzerbeater. Case in point: the miami buzzerbeater -> my last day of classes ever! This time around, i just got my final project working today -> he hits another one. haha

By: onelove

onelove — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:34:18 +0000

Kobe – the scientist

By: R

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:32:55 +0000

Why o why are the Lakers guards not named Kobe such rotten shooters?

Aren’t guards supposed to be rather good at … well, shooting?

By: 3ThreeIII

3ThreeIII — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:19:17 +0000

“We can only hope that the game tonight is as entertaining as the last meeting.”

Kurt, my doctor blames you for my high blood pressure…

I was, of a certainty, entertained.

By: gxs

gxs — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:04:08 +0000

I don’t regularly follow people’s twitter accts, but espn.com has it’s twitter feeds on the front page. Of course, Hollinger said it was because Sergio didn’t play good defense. This is my general annoyance at people who comment without playing the game- even a clean look in that situation is ridiculously hard. Game time is not practice.

Reminds me of Thorpe recently ranking Lebron a better jump shooter because Kobe doesn’t put enough arch on the ball. Haha, it’s like telling Picasso he’s not good because he doesn’t hold the brush right.

Kobe!!! We’re lucky.

By: jeremyLA24

jeremyLA24 — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:55:19 +0000

Video recap of the game is up on espn. Enjoy.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300101013
Edit: just noticed its at the top of the page also. heh

By: BOOBOO

BOOBOO — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:53:56 +0000

We almost lost to the Kings, twice, but so what? We had trouble with them last season, that didn’t ruin our year. The Lakers can’t defend teams with quick guards and a big man that can shoot, it’s not news.