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Title: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on November 07, 2017, 10:57:27 PM
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Los Angeles Lakers (5-5) at Boston Celtics (9-2)
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
8:00 PM ET
Regular Season Game #12, Home Game #5
TV: ESPN,  SpecSN/D
Radio: 100.7 WZLX,  710 AM ESPN
TD Garden

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Probable Starters
Point Guard: Kyrie Irving ---------------- Shooting Guard: Jaylen Brown

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Center:  Aron Baynes 
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Small Forward: Marcus Morris  ------------------ Power Forward: Jason Tatum
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Celtics Reserves
Shane Larkin
Abdel Nader
Semi Ojeleye
Daniel Theis
Guerschon Yabusele
Terry Rozier
Marcus Smart
Jabari Bird

Injuries
Gordon Hayward (ankle)  out
Al Horford (concussion)  out

Two Way Players
Kadeem Allen

Head Coach

Brad Stevens

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Probable Starters
Point Guard: Lonzo Ball -------------------- Shooting Guard: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

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Center:  Brook Lopez
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Small Forward: Brandon Ingram -------------------- Power Forward: Kyle Kuzma 
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Lakers Reserves
Corey Brewer
Thomas Bryant
Jordan Clarkson
Luol Deng
Tyler Ennis
Josh Hart
Julius Randle
Ivica Zubac

Injuries
Kentavious Caldwell Pope (hip) probable
Andrew Bogut  (back) questionable
Larry Nance, Jr  (hand) out

Two Way Players
Vander Blue
Alex Caruso

Head Coach
Luke Walton

Game Notes

The Celtics begin a 3 game home stand with a visit from their storied rival, the Los Angeles Lakers, who are beginning a 4 game road trip.  The Lakers have won their last two games while the Celtics are looking for their 10th straight win.  The Celtics are 3-1 at home with their only home loss to the Bucks on the second night of the season.  The Lakers are 1-2 on the road with their only road win coming against the 4-7 Phoenix Suns. 

The Celtics and Lakers will meet once again at the Staples Center in LA on January 23.  The Celtics have chosen to wear their iconic green jerseys at home for the first time this season for this game.  The Celtics are 6-1 in the green jerseys this season.   The Lakers will need to choose a contrasting uniform to wear. 

Including the years in Minneapolis, the Celtics and Lakers have met a total of 286 times.   The Celtics have won 158 of those games while the Lakers have won 128.  The Celtics have won 80 of the Games in Boston while the Lakers have won just 49.  The Celtics swept the series 2-0 last season. 

Kentavious Caldwell Pope left the Lakers last game with a hip strain but he is listed as probable for this game.  Andrew Bogut is listed as questionable with back tightness.  Larry Nance, Jr is out with a hand injury.   For the Celtics,  Gordon Hayward is out with an ankle injury.  Al Horford is out with a concussion. 

Horford didn't show any symptoms of the concussion until Wednesday morning and will be out until he can pass the protocol.  I'm going to guess that Baynes will slip back into the starting lineup at center but Brad Stevens may decide that another lineup may match up better.   We should see more of Daniel Theis and Semi Ojeleye and maybe even Yabusele until Horford can come back. 

 

Key Matchups
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Kyrie Irving vs Lonzo Ball
ESPN is marketing this game as Lonzo Wednesday.  Although he is far from being the best rookie in this class, he has received the majority of the media attention.  Ball is averaging 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists.  They are decent numbers, but it is his shooting that makes one question him.  He is shooting 29.9% from the field, 23.4% on 3 pointers, and 53.8% from the line.  Kyrie needs to show him who is boss in this game and shut down the passing lanes and make him have to shoot the ball. 

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Jayson Tatum vs Kyle Kuzma 
Most people feel that Kuzma is the better rookie on the Lakers, in spite of the fact that he was drafted 25 spots after Ball.  Kuzma is averaging 15.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.  He is shooting 56.3% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc.  Jayson needs to play good defense on him and show him who the real best rookie in the game is. 

Honorable Mention

Al Horford vs Brook Lopez
Lopez is averaging 16.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists.  He is shooting 45.7% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc.  Al has been playing excellent defense and he needs to continue that in this game as well.  Brook has had big games against the Celtics when he was with the Nets. 

Keys to the Game
Defense - Defense wins games.  The Celtics are first in the league with a defensive rating of 95.9.  They let their defense slip against the Hawks, allowing 107 points.  The Lakers aren't terrible defensively as they are 7th with a defensive rating of 101.2.  Hopefully the Celtics  have figured out what went wrong against the Hawks and tighten their defense back up.

Rebound
-  The Celtics slacked off somewhat in their rebounding against the Hawks.  They need to crash the boards and keep the Lakers from getting second chance points and fast breaks.  The Celtics are 5th with 47.4 rebounds per game while the Lakers are 11th with 46.1 rebounds per game.  The Celtics need to put out extra effort to beat the Lakers to rebounds. 

Focus -  The Celtics seemed to lose focus against the Hawks perhaps because they underestimated them.  The Celtics need to keep their focus on playing their game and not underestimate the Lakers.  They need to get their focus back on defense to get stops and not allow the Lakers to score at will.  They need to focus on moving the ball and playing as a team and not lapse into hero ball.   The first game home after a road trip is always tough and so the Celtics need to keep their focus to get the win.   

Be Aggressive - The Celtics must be the more aggressive team. They have to be aggressive in going to the basket, in diving for loose balls, and on defense.  They have to aggressively crash the boards.  They have to be the team that wants it more.  They allowed the Hawks to be the more aggressive team for much of the game and just barely beat them.  They need to come out strong from the start and not let up.   

X-Factors
Home Court - The Celtics are home with the Garden crowd behind them.  They should get a lift from the crowd and from being back home after the road trip.  Hopefully the Garden faithful will be loud and rattle the young Lakers a bit. 

Celtic Pride - "Beat LA" is one of the most iconic chants in the league.  This is a storied rivalry and no matter the circumstances, the Celtics always want to beat the Lakers.  It's a matter of pride and the Celtics need to get the job done and "Beat LA" in this game. 

Al's Absence -  Al Horford has been a key contributor to the Celtics' success.  Other players will need to step up to make up for Al's contributions on both ends of the court.  He is averaging 14.6 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists and he has been the Celtics best defender.  For the Celtics to win, they will need to have the next man up mentality. 
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jambr380 on November 07, 2017, 10:58:49 PM
First - yay!!

Great job, FLC and TP! Thank you for putting in the work on these wonderful game threads. I would hate to lose to the Lakers - let's destroy them!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Amonkey on November 07, 2017, 10:59:07 PM
Secomd
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Somebody on November 07, 2017, 10:59:39 PM
3rd
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Amonkey on November 07, 2017, 10:59:51 PM
Been seeing these game threads for years, never been this close
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: celticslove on November 07, 2017, 11:01:12 PM
TP FL! Let's go for 10!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on November 07, 2017, 11:01:16 PM
TP  to  jambr380, Amonkey, and Somebody for being first, second and third in the game thread.  You were all very close. 

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!   Beat LA!!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Monkhouse on November 07, 2017, 11:04:46 PM
Yes, lets go!

TP FLCELTS! What would we do without you!??

We gotta play hard to win this game. Lakers are going to try to pull all stops. They have been on a good W/L streak, and have done extremely well to recuperate the beginning losses.

Lets go Celtics!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 07, 2017, 11:35:18 PM
lets go Celtics ....................TP to FlCf.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 07, 2017, 11:45:31 PM
Beat LA!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 07, 2017, 11:47:52 PM
Must win!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Jiri Welsch on November 08, 2017, 12:00:10 AM
Lezgo!! We need this W boys and girls
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 12:06:22 AM
Some good match ups in this one. Beat LA!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: libermaniac on November 08, 2017, 12:14:15 AM
13th!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Draft XIV on November 08, 2017, 12:17:01 AM
Let's go Celtics!

Keep the streak alive!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 12:36:58 AM
Can't wait to see what Kyrie and Jaylen do to Lonzo
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 01:05:40 AM
Dangerous game. Lakers came close to beating the Celtics at Boston last year. Celtics better not play down to their level riding on a 9-game winning streak.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 02:08:50 AM
Can't wait to see what Kyrie and Jaylen do to Lonzo

Who does Lonzo Guard? Side bet will Celtics fans yell stuff about Lonzo's brother during  the game. They would've back in the old garden. I hope the fans really bring it!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: trickybilly on November 08, 2017, 04:34:26 AM
Usually I don't like big blowouts. Usually.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Hank Finkel on November 08, 2017, 04:46:53 AM
Usually I don't like big blowouts. Usually.
I love blowouts especially against the lakers. 
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Erik on November 08, 2017, 06:08:13 AM
Usually I don't like big blowouts. Usually.
I love blowouts especially against the lakers.

Let's repeat game 6 2008 finals and send big bullEdited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. brand packing.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on November 08, 2017, 06:13:42 AM
Do not let them "steal" this game. I want a home game blowout!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: bowlingwarnie on November 08, 2017, 06:40:28 AM
lets get this by an embarrassing 40 and send the Lakers on unending tail spin to the bottom of the standings  ;)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 08, 2017, 06:44:09 AM
Let's have a repeat of this game

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Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: OhioGreen on November 08, 2017, 07:28:40 AM
C's better not take Lakers lightly, as they have actually been playing pretty well this season!  BroLo has always given us fits.  Ditto KCP, and Kuzma torched Jaylen, Jason, and our SL team!  If Ingram, Lonzo, and Randle have it together, this could be the perfect trap game.
Nine straight sounds great, but I think we can stretch that out a few more!  Keep it going C's!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Surferdad on November 08, 2017, 08:18:10 AM
Been seeing these game threads for years, never been this close
TP for the best CB name I've seen in a long time.   ;)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:30:31 AM
Do not let them "steal" this game. I want a home game blowout!

I will just be fine with a big fat "W"
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:34:12 AM
one of the youngest rosters in the league

a team built for the future

that is ready to win now

C us rise!!!!  8) 8)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Mike Pemulis on November 08, 2017, 09:37:35 AM
Do not let them "steal" this game. I want a home game blowout!

I will just be fine with a big fat "W"

First: I'd like a win by any amount. Second: I want our new guys to play with a contempt for the lakers that lets us all know that Celtics History matters to them.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BitterJim on November 08, 2017, 09:40:28 AM
Do not let them "steal" this game. I want a home game blowout!

I will just be fine with a big fat "W"

Nah man, I want Gino Time tonight
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:40:51 AM
Do not let them "steal" this game. I want a home game blowout!

I will just be fine with a big fat "W"

First: I'd like a win by any amount. Second: I want our new guys to play with a contempt for the lakers that lets us all know that Celtics History matters to them.

sounds good to me!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: GratefulCs on November 08, 2017, 09:48:37 AM
lakers suck!

let's go C's!!


TP FL!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Big333223 on November 08, 2017, 11:23:36 AM
Can't wait to see what Kyrie and Jaylen do to Lonzo

Who does Lonzo Guard? Side bet will Celtics fans yell stuff about Lonzo's brother during  the game. They would've back in the old garden. I hope the fans really bring it!
This is my question. Ball can't stay in front of any of Boston's wings. Whoever he is guarding needs to get some touches.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 08, 2017, 11:33:18 AM
Can't wait to see what Kyrie and Jaylen do to Lonzo

Who does Lonzo Guard? Side bet will Celtics fans yell stuff about Lonzo's brother during  the game. They would've back in the old garden. I hope the fans really bring it!
This is my question. Ball can't stay in front of any of Boston's wings. Whoever he is guarding needs to get some touches.

Lakers fans seem to be keen on letting KCP defend Kyrie. That means its Lonzo on Brown. Hope Brown tops his career high!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: manl_lui on November 08, 2017, 11:42:01 AM
Destroy Lonzo Wednesday time!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: ChillyWilly on November 08, 2017, 12:05:16 PM
How will the Gahden fans welcome Lonzo tonight you think?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2)_Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Erik on November 08, 2017, 12:36:46 PM
Can't wait to see what Kyrie and Jaylen do to Lonzo

Who does Lonzo Guard? Side bet will Celtics fans yell stuff about Lonzo's brother during  the game. They would've back in the old garden. I hope the fans really bring it!
This is my question. Ball can't stay in front of any of Boston's wings. Whoever he is guarding needs to get some touches.

Lakers fans seem to be keen on letting KCP defend Kyrie. That means its Lonzo on Brown. Hope Brown tops his career high!

There is such a thing as a screen. Stevens will get Ball onto Kyrie for the mixtape. He'll break his ankles and send him back to chino hills to play 1on1 with his dad.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: apc on November 08, 2017, 12:58:24 PM
Al Horford not playing tonight .
Hope Morris can pick up the slack
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Fafnir on November 08, 2017, 01:00:26 PM
A much tougher game without Horford. Baynes/Theis need to play very well now.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: saltlover on November 08, 2017, 01:12:38 PM
2nd concussion in a year for Horford.  That’s very worrisome beyond this week.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Fafnir on November 08, 2017, 01:20:49 PM
2nd concussion in a year for Horford.  That’s very worrisome beyond this week.
Especially when he experienced symptoms for three weeks last time.

Just scary stuff.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: PAOBoston on November 08, 2017, 01:22:23 PM
Losing Horford is a tough break. Cs don't have any other bigs that can stretch the floor like he can. Floor spacing could be issue tonight.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 01:58:58 PM
Always happen against the Lakers lol.

Chalk this one a loss as Brook Lopez will abuse Baynes and Theis inside.
Hope Horford get well soon.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 02:30:46 PM
2nd concussion in a year for Horford.  That’s very worrisome beyond this week.

wait so al plays NFL in his spare time? How is he getting concussed??
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 08, 2017, 02:37:08 PM
I guess Stevens gets to "go small" whether he likes it or not.

Morris gets minutes, but, perhaps not starter's minutes, they seem to be bringing him back slowly?

Baynes - Theis - Semi get Al's minutes and Stevens gets to play Rubik's cube with his rotations...Jabari Bird gets some minutes with the smalls?

One of these nights the bear will come through, just hasn't looked like much on the floor yet.

Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Fafnir on November 08, 2017, 02:46:14 PM
2nd concussion in a year for Horford.  That’s very worrisome beyond this week.

wait so al plays NFL in his spare time? How is he getting concussed??
I mean we have replays of the play, he gets knocked on the head pretty hard and is clearly shaken up for a moment. Not sure if we have video of the concussion last year, but it probably exists.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on November 08, 2017, 03:09:13 PM
NBA's policy on concussions, last I recall, is quite strict also.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CroCorvus on November 08, 2017, 03:13:15 PM
2nd concussion in a year for Horford.  That’s very worrisome beyond this week.

wait so al plays NFL in his spare time? How is he getting concussed??
I mean we have replays of the play, he gets knocked on the head pretty hard and is clearly shaken up for a moment. Not sure if we have video of the concussion last year, but it probably exists.

Think it was Zeller who hit him last year in the workouts, so I think there's no video.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: saltlover on November 08, 2017, 03:21:51 PM
2nd concussion in a year for Horford.  That’s very worrisome beyond this week.

wait so al plays NFL in his spare time? How is he getting concussed??
I mean we have replays of the play, he gets knocked on the head pretty hard and is clearly shaken up for a moment. Not sure if we have video of the concussion last year, but it probably exists.

Think it was Zeller who hit him last year in the workouts, so I think there's no video.

You don’t think NBA teams film every practice session?

I bet it exists.  Doubt it ever becomes publicly available, because who would care enough.  But I’d be surprised if it weren’t recorded.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CroCorvus on November 08, 2017, 03:27:38 PM
2nd concussion in a year for Horford.  That’s very worrisome beyond this week.

wait so al plays NFL in his spare time? How is he getting concussed??
I mean we have replays of the play, he gets knocked on the head pretty hard and is clearly shaken up for a moment. Not sure if we have video of the concussion last year, but it probably exists.

Think it was Zeller who hit him last year in the workouts, so I think there's no video.

You don’t think NBA teams film every practice session?

I bet it exists.  Doubt it ever becomes publicly available, because who would care enough.  But I’d be surprised if it weren’t recorded.

C'mon man, that's what I thought, no publicly available. Of course they film their workout sessions...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: DefenseWinsChamps on November 08, 2017, 03:28:01 PM
Next man up.

Morris probably starts next to Baynes in the frontcourt. That keeps some toughness with IQ.

Morris could easily slide over to center this game. Lopez drifts to the perimeter more and more, and he is a terrible rebounder. Morris has the athleticism to check him outside and help on pick-and-rolls, without giving up too much inside. Bogut and Randle aren't scaring me too much either.

Theis could have a big game as well. Hopefully he is ready to shoot the 3 tonight to stretch the floor for our guards.

I'd give Yabu two burns too, one in the early 2nd quarter and one in the late 3rd quarter. Give him 3 minutes. If he plays well, leave him in for a couple extra minutes. If he misses some defensive rotations, pull him.

Still, everyone needs to step up in their defensive rotations and rebounding.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: JBcat on November 08, 2017, 03:35:59 PM
Next man up.

Morris probably starts next to Baynes in the frontcourt. That keeps some toughness with IQ.

Morris could easily slide over to center this game. Lopez drifts to the perimeter more and more, and he is a terrible rebounder. Morris has the athleticism to check him outside and help on pick-and-rolls, without giving up too much inside. Bogut and Randle aren't scaring me too much either.

Theis could have a big game as well. Hopefully he is ready to shoot the 3 tonight to stretch the floor for our guards.

I'd give Yabu two burns too, one in the early 2nd quarter and one in the late 3rd quarter. Give him 3 minutes. If he plays well, leave him in for a couple extra minutes. If he misses some defensive rotations, pull him.

Still, everyone needs to step up in their defensive rotations and rebounding.

I don’t really see Morris playing any center.  I think Theis will get the backup center minutes, and if need be maybe Yabu because of his bulk. Could be center by committee, but I only see Morris at PF.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: saltlover on November 08, 2017, 03:52:21 PM
Next man up.

Morris probably starts next to Baynes in the frontcourt. That keeps some toughness with IQ.

Morris could easily slide over to center this game. Lopez drifts to the perimeter more and more, and he is a terrible rebounder. Morris has the athleticism to check him outside and help on pick-and-rolls, without giving up too much inside. Bogut and Randle aren't scaring me too much either.

Theis could have a big game as well. Hopefully he is ready to shoot the 3 tonight to stretch the floor for our guards.

I'd give Yabu two burns too, one in the early 2nd quarter and one in the late 3rd quarter. Give him 3 minutes. If he plays well, leave him in for a couple extra minutes. If he misses some defensive rotations, pull him.

Still, everyone needs to step up in their defensive rotations and rebounding.

I don’t really see Morris playing any center.  I think Theis will get the backup center minutes, and if need be maybe Yabu because of his bulk. Could be center by committee, but I only see Morris at PF.

I do.  I think Stevens might throw out a Smart-Brown-Tatum-Ojeleye-Morris lineup for a few minutes to see how it looks.  He’s always willing to try weird things, and necessity is the mother of invention.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: footey on November 08, 2017, 03:58:18 PM
Key is defending Lopez.  He is their best player.   Frankly I see Yabu and Semi as best equipped to guard his 3 point shot, while Baynes best option for defending him inside.  Lakers' other shooters are a bit weak from 3, so won't be surprised to see double teams on Lopez in the post.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 04:00:56 PM
Key is defending Lopez.  He is their best player.   Frankly I see Yabu and Semi as best equipped to guard his 3 point shot, while Baynes best option for defending him inside.  Lakers' other shooters are a bit weak from 3, so won't be surprised to see double teams on Lopez in the post.

Hopefully Lonzo Ball will be neutralized. The other problem is stopping Kyle Kuzma, Julius Randle, and Brandon Ingram. If they go off it'll be a tough night.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: greece66 on November 08, 2017, 04:32:02 PM
55th!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 08, 2017, 05:11:33 PM
fitty six
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 06:02:08 PM
Liangelo ordered to stay in China until investigation over. Any chance lonzo mentally not there? Liangelo faces 3 - 10 years in prison


http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=21334370
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 06:28:14 PM
Darn...I'd feel much better about this if Al was available.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Celtics4ever on November 08, 2017, 06:39:59 PM
GO CELTICS!!!!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: More Banners on November 08, 2017, 07:00:14 PM
Key is defending Lopez.  He is their best player.   Frankly I see Yabu and Semi as best equipped to guard his 3 point shot, while Baynes best option for defending him inside.  Lakers' other shooters are a bit weak from 3, so won't be surprised to see double teams on Lopez in the post.

It's Theis. Our best matchup against Lopez is Theis.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eddie20 on November 08, 2017, 07:03:58 PM
Liangelo ordered to stay in China until investigation over. Any chance lonzo mentally not there? Liangelo faces 3 - 10 years in prison

Yeah, he's going to be so distraught he's going to "uncharacteristically" have a poor shooting performance.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BlastFromThePast on November 08, 2017, 07:05:23 PM
Liangelo ordered to stay in China until investigation over. Any chance lonzo mentally not there? Liangelo faces 3 - 10 years in prison

Yeah, he's going to be so distraught he's going to "uncharacteristically" have a poor shooting performance.

This warrants a TP.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on November 08, 2017, 07:10:36 PM
So irritated that Al isn't playing.  Lakers of course will give C's trouble and I will agonize.

Hate the Lakers... just hate 'em.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 07:14:13 PM
So irritated that Al isn't playing.  Lakers of course will give C's trouble and I will agonize.

Hate the Lakers... just hate 'em.

I think The Celtics will beat these Lakers down. I smell a mega Marcus game!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 07:23:22 PM
98,506th....or some such crap. dang. oh well, it matters not since the evil and ever pernicious laker scum are about to be pummeled, beaten, berated, besieged, blighted, beaten and generally humiliated.

i predict an epoch defeat for the stinky lakers and their obnoxious pseudo-fans.

death to all things laker!!!!!  >:(

oh, and a tp to flc for the fabulous game thread.

goooooooooooooo celtics!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 07:24:49 PM
98,506th....or some such crap. dang. oh well, it matters not since the evil and ever pernicious laker scum are about to be pummeled, beaten, berated, besieged, blighted, beaten and generally humiliated.

i predict an epoch defeat for the stinky lakers and their obnoxious pseudo-fans.

death to all things laker!!!!!  >:(

oh, and a tp to flc for the fabulous game thread.

goooooooooooooo celtics!!!!  ;D

A little understated, but I'll take it! ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 08, 2017, 07:29:15 PM
So irritated that Al isn't playing.  Lakers of course will give C's trouble and I will agonize.

Hate the Lakers... just hate 'em.

thats deserves a TP ... ;)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 08, 2017, 07:30:59 PM
Liangelo ordered to stay in China until investigation over. Any chance lonzo mentally not there? Liangelo faces 3 - 10 years in prison

Yeah, he's going to be so distraught he's going to "uncharacteristically" have a poor shooting performance.

no he is happy ,  now his cut of big baller brand is even bigger.   ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 07:34:33 PM
98,506th....or some such crap. dang. oh well, it matters not since the evil and ever pernicious laker scum are about to be pummeled, beaten, berated, besieged, blighted, beaten and generally humiliated.

i predict an epoch defeat for the stinky lakers and their obnoxious pseudo-fans.

death to all things laker!!!!!  >:(

oh, and a tp to flc for the fabulous game thread.

goooooooooooooo celtics!!!!  ;D

A little understated, but I'll take it! ;D
ha, is if it were possible to overstate the stinkocity of the lakers.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 07:34:42 PM
Will this be the break out game for The Dancing Bear?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 07:35:57 PM
Liangelo ordered to stay in China until investigation over. Any chance lonzo mentally not there? Liangelo faces 3 - 10 years in prison

Yeah, he's going to be so distraught he's going to "uncharacteristically" have a poor shooting performance.
yes, but he will lead in steals.  ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 07:36:21 PM
98,506th....or some such crap. dang. oh well, it matters not since the evil and ever pernicious laker scum are about to be pummeled, beaten, berated, besieged, blighted, beaten and generally humiliated.

i predict an epoch defeat for the stinky lakers and their obnoxious pseudo-fans.

death to all things laker!!!!!  >:(

oh, and a tp to flc for the fabulous game thread.

goooooooooooooo celtics!!!!  ;D

A little understated, but I'll take it! ;D
ha, is if it were possible to overstate the stinkocity of the lakers.

I agree it is not possible to describe the stinkatude level of The Fakers....
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 07:37:05 PM
Liangelo ordered to stay in China until investigation over. Any chance lonzo mentally not there? Liangelo faces 3 - 10 years in prison

Yeah, he's going to be so distraught he's going to "uncharacteristically" have a poor shooting performance.
yes, but he will lead in steals.  ;D

Ball will lead all players in turnovers!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: positivitize on November 08, 2017, 07:52:15 PM
Cant wait to watch Smart eat up Ball.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: kozlodoev on November 08, 2017, 07:55:46 PM
Caught a bit of the pregame. Pierce and Billups are pretty good.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: A Future of Stevens on November 08, 2017, 08:02:06 PM
Jackson and Breen. Uhhh
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:03:24 PM
Jackson and Breen. Uhhh

Mark Jackson is the worst. I hate what he says and how he says it.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:03:51 PM
Jackson and Breen. Uhhh

yeah i know. I'm spoiled with gorman and Tommy
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 08:05:16 PM
Jackson and Breen. Uhhh

yeah i know. I'm spoiled with gorman and Tommy
they are great.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:05:22 PM
Nothing better than a Lakers beatdown at the Gahden! Let's go C's!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 08:05:54 PM
Let's go C's...gotta get 10 in a ROW!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 08:06:14 PM
I dreamt last night Sully, Okafor and Ball were teammates..in China...2023 they won it all over there. Congrats guys!

Go Celtics!!! Super psyched as always against this wannabe Lakers team.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 08:06:37 PM
Let's go!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Las Vegas Asian on November 08, 2017, 08:07:02 PM
BEAT LA!!! BEAT LA!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 08:08:04 PM
Jackson and Breen. Uhhh

I lived next to M Jackson in Santa Monica in 2003..he bought townhome on 10th near Montana and was super nice guy!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:08:19 PM
BEAT LA!!! BEAT LA!!!

BEAT LA!!! BEAT LA!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 08:09:39 PM
107-99 Celtics win!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 08:09:45 PM
i really want to see kyrie destroy ball's defense. i really want to see smart destroy ball's offense.

 ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 08, 2017, 08:09:48 PM
Ok, we need to respect the Fakers (See? I capitalized their name)

But, we should only offer respect for their achievements....give me some time here.

Ah yes, differential. This is what a coach named Red would focus on when speaking to his players....

"You scored 32 points? The guy you were covering scored 41..."

This explains a lot about the Fakers whom are -0.8 this season.

They will be playing the Boston Celtics whom are second in the NBA at 9.1.

Was this 9.1 stat achieved by raining threes down on opponents heads? Was it about scoring?

No. It was attained with brawling, punishing, hustling defense that players pride themselves on.

With 8 minutes to go in the 4th tonight, we will see if the Lakers are Fakers or not....shall we?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Billz401 on November 08, 2017, 08:10:43 PM
Jackson and Breen. Uhhh
Absolutely hate breen..
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 08:10:55 PM
I really don't like these espn announcers...uggg
specifically mike breen
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:11:25 PM
Love the ball booing
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:11:31 PM
Oh good Lord, are we already starting these ticky tack crap fouls??
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:12:04 PM
kyrie
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:12:09 PM
Anyone find it interesting seeing green vs yellow jerseys? Has this ever occurred? Since they now allow the colored jerseys at home
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:12:31 PM
Jackson and Breen. Uhhh
Absolutely hate breen..

Really? I've actually always been a big fan of Breen, just not Jackson.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 08:12:54 PM
Kyrie!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Who on November 08, 2017, 08:12:57 PM
Terrible defense by Ball on Kyrie off of that screen
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:13:06 PM
morris for THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:13:48 PM
Ingram eats a peanut as his meal for the day
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 08:14:03 PM
That was in his FACE
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:14:22 PM
Ingram eats a peanut as his meal for the day

Not a whole one?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 08:14:28 PM
ball sucks on defense. i love it.  ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 08:14:32 PM
Great D by Brown early  in that  possession....cut off the drive to the hoop and recovered
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 08:14:44 PM
Can i change my score prediction? 107-99 ....how about 107-79 😀
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:14:45 PM
How the hell is that not a continuation??
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 08:14:58 PM
Two bad calls against the C's.  That bucket should have counted.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Who on November 08, 2017, 08:15:31 PM
Baynes killing Lopez on the offensive glass
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:15:52 PM
What a bad call!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:15:54 PM
Ingram eats a peanut as his meal for the day

Not a whole one?
ol
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:16:03 PM
BAYNES FOR TWO
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 08:16:15 PM
terrible call on the Baynes tip...sheesh
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 08:17:15 PM
Already feels like the refs will be the story of this game.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:17:38 PM
kyrie!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:18:09 PM
Big MO!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:18:11 PM
MORRIS FOR THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE AGAIN!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:18:30 PM
Love when Morris shot goes in 

Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:18:57 PM
Love when Morris shot goes in 



i like when all shots go down
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2017, 08:19:23 PM
I'm impressed with Morris so far.  I was worried he would struggle to fit in while resorting to iso type of offense.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:19:52 PM
This is the best I've seen Ingram play.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 08:20:04 PM
ingram looks pretty good on offense. the rest of the lakers, not so much so far.

good.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:20:22 PM
I'm impressed with Morris so far.  I was worried he would struggle to fit in while resorting to iso type of offense.
same here
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: positivitize on November 08, 2017, 08:20:51 PM
I'm missing Mike and Tommy. Who are these National TV Game jokers that love the Lakers and Lonzo Ball so much?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:20:55 PM
This is the best I've seen Ingram play.
Celtics seemed scared of the refs tonight after those ridiculous calls and let Ingram do whatever he wants in the paint . He can thank the refs
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BitterJim on November 08, 2017, 08:21:39 PM
I'm missing Mike and Tommy. Who are these National TV Game jokers that love the Lakers and Lonzo Ball so much?

I groaned when I saw that Mark Jackson was doing the game
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 08:22:14 PM
I'm missing Mike and Tommy. Who are these National TV Game jokers that love the Lakers and Lonzo Ball so much?
They're vomit inducing
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:22:29 PM
How about three in the freaking lane for Lopez??
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 08:22:58 PM
I'm impressed with Morris so far.  I was worried he would struggle to fit in while resorting to iso type of offense.

His shot selection scares me more than Smart.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:23:32 PM
BAYNES!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2017, 08:23:50 PM
All that talk of Kyrie not being a good passer... well, that was wrong.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:23:58 PM
KYRIE IS A SAVAGE!!!!!!!!!!!! 8) 8)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:24:02 PM
Kyrie is pulling lonzo around like a puppet on a string
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:24:06 PM
Oh my goodness, KYRIE!! That ball is on a STRING!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:24:26 PM
Oh my goodness, KYRIE!! That ball is on a STRING!!
beat you to it lol
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:24:37 PM
I'm impressed with Morris so far.  I was worried he would struggle to fit in while resorting to iso type of offense.

His shot selection scares me more than Smart.

Eh, Morris is actually a good shooter, though. lol
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:24:40 PM
Oh my goodness, KYRIE!! That ball is on a STRING!!

That was nuts!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 08:24:54 PM
The best defender on that last Kyrie layup was Marcus Smart.  Got in Kyrie's way and caused him to go all over the place.  Worked out though.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:24:57 PM
Crowd and bench went nuts
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:24:58 PM
Kyrie is pulling lonzo around like a puppet on a string

BEASTS OF BOSTON!

hey big baller brand

get ready for a Big Baby Buttwhoopin!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 08:24:58 PM
Kyrie was meant to wear Green! I am sold!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 08:25:01 PM
holy moly Kyrie....
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 08:25:21 PM
kyrie is really special. and ball really, really sucks on defense. no idea how to play it. this makes me happy.  ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:25:29 PM
kyrie is super fun to watch . His handles are like a video game
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 08:25:32 PM
Man...Irving.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: positivitize on November 08, 2017, 08:25:36 PM
I think Ball might have talked some Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. to Irving and Irving just decided to prove a point.

:D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on November 08, 2017, 08:25:38 PM
Irving embarrassing L.A.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 08:26:00 PM
I just want to see Kyrie drop 50 today and dribble around the Lakers all game long!  8)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:26:33 PM
BEAT LA

BEAT LA

BEAT LA
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 08, 2017, 08:27:09 PM
Our offense is not as pretty without Horford. Still a good job though.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2017, 08:27:21 PM
I'm impressed with Morris so far.  I was worried he would struggle to fit in while resorting to iso type of offense.

His shot selection scares me more than Smart.

Eh, Morris is actually a good shooter, though. lol

He's been a willing passer too and is making quick decisions.  The ball isn't sticking to him as I remember when he was in Detroit.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 08:27:23 PM
Everytime someone mentions something negative on Lakers, TP😁
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: celticslove on November 08, 2017, 08:27:47 PM
man kyrie no words to describe his wizardry
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:27:58 PM
THEIS THEIS BABY!

Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: bostonsportsforlife on November 08, 2017, 08:28:01 PM
Theis with the bank shot!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Rosco917 on November 08, 2017, 08:29:11 PM
It's almost like nobody is covering Kyrie.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:29:20 PM
ALRIGHT STOP!

COLLABORATE AND LISTEN

THEIS IS BACK
AND ON A MISSION!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: wayupnorth on November 08, 2017, 08:29:20 PM
Kyrie is now the point God.


Holy hell is this guy good.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:29:30 PM
Its like we're playing a d-league team. This is easy!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:29:34 PM
Everytime someone mentions something negative on Lakers, TP😁

The Lakers can't defend!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:29:44 PM
Everytime someone mentions something negative on Lakers, TP😁

LAKERS SUCK

LAKERS SUCK
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:30:26 PM
Is it just me or does Bogut look exceedingly thin?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on November 08, 2017, 08:31:25 PM
I completely forgot Bogut was on the Lakers.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:31:29 PM
6 turnovers by Lakers and were only 8 min into the game

How do you like that Celtic defense
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:31:40 PM
This Lakers team looks really, really bad without Lopez. Imagine where they'd be without that trade.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsBR on November 08, 2017, 08:32:09 PM
Laker's lack of ability to move the ball around is depressing
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 08:32:11 PM
Is it just me or does Bogut look exceedingly thin?
He looks all kinds of wrong
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:32:44 PM
ROZIER FOR THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:33:08 PM
Bogut is so slow
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2017, 08:33:10 PM
6 turnovers by Lakers and were only 8 min into the game

How do you like that Celtic defense

Celtic's length will be a nightmare for pass-happy teams.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2017, 08:33:19 PM
Brewer travelled
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: green_bballers13 on November 08, 2017, 08:33:41 PM
God I love that we have Jaylen Brown over Brandon Ingram. I would hate to watch his gumby as* hit the floor every time there's contact.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 08:33:51 PM
This Lakers team looks really, really bad without Lopez. Imagine where they'd be without that trade.

C's would definitely get getting that pick then.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:34:19 PM
Brown nice!!!!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:34:20 PM
BROWN
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 08:34:31 PM
that was bad def in not stopping brewer...uggg
fundamentals guys!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:34:49 PM
Who needs to make shots when you can just use your 7 foot wingspan to tip it back in?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsBR on November 08, 2017, 08:35:07 PM
THEY HAVE THE WORST PASSING BIGS IN NBA
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:35:25 PM
Look at low bbiq randle sitting there lol
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 08:35:29 PM
Bogut looks like he just woke from all night drinking fest!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2017, 08:35:50 PM
Rozier wows you one minute and frustrates you the next.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:36:08 PM
God I love Theis! Such an underrated pickup!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:36:08 PM
That's what I wanna see theis!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:36:08 PM
THEIS THEIS BABY!  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: green_bballers13 on November 08, 2017, 08:36:33 PM
Guys, this LA team stinks. I'm getting confident about their next year's draft pick.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:37:19 PM
T-RO!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:37:20 PM
Rosier from half court 3!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 08:37:21 PM
up by 14, but it shoudl be by more. lakers really are bad.

make that 17.  ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 08:37:25 PM
lol Rozier.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 08:37:28 PM
Rozier!!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: bostonsportsforlife on November 08, 2017, 08:37:40 PM
Scary Terry beats the buzzer!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:37:43 PM
ROZIER FOR THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

30 footer at the buzzer!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsBR on November 08, 2017, 08:38:07 PM
WHERE TF IS THE FLAGRANT FOUL?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:38:11 PM
lol Rozier.

That's the perfect Rozier shot!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 08:38:21 PM
oh man Terry
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 08, 2017, 08:38:25 PM
Laker threads on reddit are pure gold!  ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 08:38:28 PM
Best 1st quarter of the season?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: manl_lui on November 08, 2017, 08:38:30 PM
the beatdown must continue!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2017, 08:38:37 PM
Rozier wows you one minute and frustrates you the next.

Rozier frustrates you one minute and wows you the next.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: positivitize on November 08, 2017, 08:38:39 PM
KILL THE LAKER SCUM!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Who on November 08, 2017, 08:38:43 PM
Well that was easy.

Lakers offense is terrible. As expected, their defense is terrible too.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on November 08, 2017, 08:38:44 PM
Rozier knows it is his time.

How about Theis with 6 points already?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: vjcsmoke on November 08, 2017, 08:38:54 PM
And Rozier with the buzzer beater 3!!

Oh yeah 33-16 Celtics.  We are rolling over the Lakers and I'm LOVING it!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsBR on November 08, 2017, 08:38:58 PM
Straight elbow to Smart's face ;/
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: yelkao on November 08, 2017, 08:38:59 PM
Lakers look so bad. I love it
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 08:39:11 PM
Rozier!!!

Lakers have as many TO’s as we have wins in a row!!

Love watching a team that plays with “balls” and not with one “ball” 😁
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BitterJim on November 08, 2017, 08:39:18 PM
Imagine if we had Horford tonight...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 08:39:26 PM
How the hell is this team 5-5?  :o

They're pathetic
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Rosco917 on November 08, 2017, 08:39:27 PM
Laker really can't defend, or don't care to.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 08:39:40 PM
Best 1st quarter of the season?
not really. the celtics missed a herd of wide open shots. honestly, i think they should be up by more points.

lakers look lazy and unsmart.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:39:54 PM
Laker really can't defend, or don't care to.

can't...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Atzar on November 08, 2017, 08:40:06 PM
How is this Lakers team .500? 

Their defense is nonexistent and they don't take care of the ball at all.  It's like they collectively have no idea how to play as a team. 
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Hank Finkel on November 08, 2017, 08:40:09 PM
Rozier wows you one minute and frustrates you the next.
Roziers prayer was answered on that last shot!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: loco_91 on November 08, 2017, 08:40:12 PM
Is anybody else trying to stream on watchespn + not able to?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 08:40:27 PM
Laker really can't defend, or don't care to.
the lakers are really soft. good!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:40:35 PM
Rozier!!!

Lakers have as many TO’s as we have wins in a row!!

Love watching a team that plays with “balls” and not with one “ball” 😁

But but but..............big balla brand  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 08:40:52 PM
Is anybody else trying to stream on watchespn + not able to?
or...

http://www.DO NOT SHARE COPYRIGHTED STREAMStv.me/basketball/506857/3/boston-celtics-vs-los-angeles-lakers-stream.html
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 08:41:05 PM
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Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 08:41:08 PM
Is anybody else trying to stream on watchespn + not able to?

streaming espn bjt it is buggy and lagged
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 08:41:46 PM
I hope they hold the Lakers to a record low in points.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 08:41:48 PM
The C's are making the Lakers look this bad.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:42:17 PM
O M G
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BitterJim on November 08, 2017, 08:42:26 PM
Luke Walton is blaming the team's poor play on traveling cross country

If that's the case, Luke, then it's gonna be a loooooong season for you guys. That's part of the NBA
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 08:42:30 PM
Smart to Ojeleye wow!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2017, 08:42:31 PM
How the hell is this team 5-5?  :o

They're pathetic

Playing in the weak Western conference.   ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:42:38 PM
Holy Hell! Marcus Smart just "Pistol Pete Passed" to Semi with the superb finish!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:42:41 PM
That's a 2nd rounder? Danny is insane
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:42:46 PM
SEMI LOOKING LIKE MIKE JORDAN

Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2017, 08:43:07 PM
Smart with the nifty pass!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 08:43:09 PM
The C's are making the Lakers look this bad.

Without Horford  ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:43:22 PM
Our team is good. The Lakers are so bad they're making us look ridiculously amazing
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: positivitize on November 08, 2017, 08:43:42 PM
Man, Smart is soo money in the post.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: manl_lui on November 08, 2017, 08:43:46 PM
Ojele, o my
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:43:57 PM
Smart to Ojeleye wow!!!

Air Ojeleye!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 08, 2017, 08:43:57 PM
The C's are making the Lakers look this bad.

Without Horford  ;D

excellent
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:44:03 PM
Ball is... not very good. I've never understood the hype with him.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 08:44:03 PM
Semi getting comfortable now  ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:44:07 PM
OMG SEMI looking like JORDAN TONIGHT BABY!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 08:44:14 PM
Semi better start shooting non acrobatic shots
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2017, 08:44:17 PM
Ojeleye's confidence is rapidly growing.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:44:33 PM
That's a 2nd rounder? Danny is insane

DANNY IS AWESOME
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on November 08, 2017, 08:44:47 PM
Lonzo Ball is trash.

Trash.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:44:54 PM
Ball is... not very good. I've never understood the hype with him.

That's what makes it hype!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: manl_lui on November 08, 2017, 08:44:58 PM
Semi wants more of those circus shots  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BitterJim on November 08, 2017, 08:45:03 PM
Ball is... not very good. I've never understood the hype with him.

But his dad says he's the best! Are you saying that his dad is full of Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:45:16 PM
Smart to Ojeleye wow!!!

Air Ojeleye!

love it!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 08:45:17 PM
Semi getting some nice looks so far
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2017, 08:45:25 PM
Even our bench looks like All-Stars against the Lakers ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:47:05 PM
That Ball 3 will be the ESPN highlight.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: trickybilly on November 08, 2017, 08:47:31 PM
Smart to Ojeleye wow!!!

Air Ojeleye!

That is a perfect nickname..
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:47:34 PM
THEIS

BEST 3rd string BIG in da league 8)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 08:47:38 PM
CBS NEEDS to tell these rookies to stop the acrobatic shots. Get serious and stop the stylish layups.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 08:48:00 PM
cripes. celtics have missed 6 or more layups.  :P
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:48:16 PM
CBS NEEDS to tell these rookies to stop the acrobatic shots. Get serious and stop the stylish layups.

l o l
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 08:48:29 PM
That Ball 3 will be the ESPN highlight.

1 play out of a whole lotta garbage.  i get tired of the hype too.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 08:48:44 PM
Lonzo Ball is trash.

Trash.
anyone else happy lonzo declined the workout invite  ainge gave him? Lol
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 08:49:05 PM
Play your game C's. None of that showtime shi* please.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:49:07 PM
KYRIE
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2017, 08:50:06 PM
Krie is a bit better at those acrobatic reverse layups than the other guys.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:51:11 PM
Lol put hair on Kyrie's dad and he's Uncle Drew!  ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 08:51:27 PM
Kyrie Irving is 25 years old...  :o
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:51:27 PM
morris!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 08:51:38 PM
Lakers have the worst interior defense I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 08:51:46 PM
Krie is a bit better at those acrobatic reverse layups than the other guys.

Oh man yeah, he is so good putting the right amount of spin / english on his bank shots so he  can avoid blocks...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:51:58 PM
Randle getting superstar fouls called for him now  ::)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:52:20 PM
Kyrie Irving is 25 years old...  :o

brown 21  tatum 19

wait til we get Gh next year

CHAMPIONSHIP
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 08:52:26 PM
there are a lot of players that have played themselves out of the league by trying to be the next magic Johnson.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 08:52:33 PM
ha ha..morris simply pushed ball away and scored.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 08:52:36 PM
Way to atone for the mistake Tatum.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 08:52:50 PM
Kyrie Irving is 25 years old...  :o
He's less than 2 years older than Embiid ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:53:00 PM
Krie is a bit better at those acrobatic reverse layups than the other guys.

Oh man yeah, he is so good putting the right amount of spin / english on his bank shots so he  can avoid blocks...

I've never seen a guy who is that proficient with utilizing his off-hand.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:53:21 PM
KYRIE JUST DESTROYED BALL ON THAT DRIVE
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:53:46 PM
Way to atone for the mistake Tatum.

Antoine for the mistake, it's a thing!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: trickybilly on November 08, 2017, 08:53:53 PM
Tatum ceiling doesn't exist.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsBR on November 08, 2017, 08:53:53 PM
Ball is a terrible 1x1 defender
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 08:54:23 PM
Letting up and show boating a little bit.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Who on November 08, 2017, 08:54:40 PM
You could just tell Kyrie was going to jack up a bad shot after Lonzo made that basket.

At least it has not happened that much since he has been here.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:54:45 PM
danny is a genius for picking tatum.

fultz?

ball?

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:55:01 PM
Ball is a terrible 1x1 defender

Ball is a bad 2x1 defender...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2017, 08:55:17 PM
Terrible close out by Kyrie.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsBR on November 08, 2017, 08:55:28 PM
danny is a genius for picking tatum.

fultz?

ball?

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

BALLLHAHAHAHAHAA
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 08:55:30 PM
Letting up and show boating a little bit.
yeah, the celtics need to play harder. without horford they cant afford to coast.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Rosco917 on November 08, 2017, 08:55:32 PM
C's are missing some easy shots, or this could be worse.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 08:55:53 PM
Defense relaxing. I really want the C's to win and by a large margin.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Las Vegas Asian on November 08, 2017, 08:55:56 PM
C's need to keep going at Lonzo and his matador defense.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:56:13 PM
Letting up and show boating a little bit.
yeah, the celtics need to play harder. without horford they cant afford to coast.

R E L A X

WE HAVE THEIS THEIS BABY!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 08:56:14 PM
lets not settle for tough 3 pointers when we are absolutely destroying them taking the ball to the hoop.  lakers cant guard us, literally any of us, when we have been aggressive taking the ball to the rack.  just keep doing it.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 08:56:24 PM
You could just tell Kyrie was going to jack up a bad shot after Lonzo made that basket.

At least it has not happened that much since he has been here.

Celtics need to learn how to stop the ball when Lonzo takes off like that.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: positivitize on November 08, 2017, 08:56:25 PM
Refs are gonna be against the C's from here on out. Gotta make this game closer for the National TV audience.

I want the C's to step on the Lakers' neck. I want us to be up by 35 by the end of the third. I want the 4th to be Nader, Larkin, Theis, Yabu, and Semi for 12 minutes.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 08:57:10 PM
lets not settle for tough 3 pointers when we are absolutely destroying them taking the ball to the hoop.  lakers cant guard us, literally any of us, when we have been aggressive taking the ball to the rack.  just keep doing it.

they are getting caught up with the ESPN BS and I do not mean CBS.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 08:57:38 PM
OMG TERRY!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 08:58:28 PM
lets not settle for tough 3 pointers when we are absolutely destroying them taking the ball to the hoop.  lakers cant guard us, literally any of us, when we have been aggressive taking the ball to the rack.  just keep doing it.

It should be all layups!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 08:58:29 PM
UH OH...

Tatum going to locker room with trainer...  :o
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 08:58:32 PM
2 bad turnovers in a row
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 08:58:34 PM
Okay, guys, enough being cute..
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 08:58:40 PM
Call Timeout and rip this team a new one.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 08:58:52 PM
The NBA is funny when it comes to runs. You're never truly out of it.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Who on November 08, 2017, 08:59:27 PM
Rozier should have taken that. Randle backed way off him.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 08:59:36 PM
Terrible quarter so far.  Already gave up 25 points with 4 mins left to go
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 09:00:11 PM
That's what we need!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:00:13 PM
BALL REJECTED BY MAHCUS
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 09:00:27 PM
They can't take it easy. Randle is doing good for LA.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:00:28 PM
What an insane block by Smart!!

And then an excellent charge taken by Irving!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 09:00:50 PM
KUZMAN ...welcome to the real NBA.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 09:00:59 PM
Abby Chin reporting that Tatum headed to the locker room with a trainer...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on November 08, 2017, 09:01:06 PM
LOL. I just looked at the replay on that block.

I think Marcus just uttered the B word, in the air, as he blocked that shot.

LOL.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsBR on November 08, 2017, 09:01:21 PM
SMART CAN JUMP MY MAN!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: manl_lui on November 08, 2017, 09:01:25 PM
yea Smart, block the heck out of him!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:01:52 PM
LET"S GO!

STAY WOKE C's!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 09:02:05 PM
Abby Chin reporting that Tatum headed to the locker room with a trainer...


NO!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: positivitize on November 08, 2017, 09:02:17 PM
LOL. I just looked at the replay on that block.

I think Marcus just uttered the B word, in the air, as he blocked that shot.

LOL.

TP! Good find!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2017, 09:02:28 PM
Brown has a long way to go with his ball handling.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:02:37 PM
Good Lord, how many questionable calls are going to go the Lakers way? Randle blatantly lowers his shoulder into Smart, but it's somehow a blocking foul??
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 09:02:45 PM
Abby Chin reporting that Tatum headed to the locker room with a trainer...


NO!

He may have been limping...  :(
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:03:04 PM
LOL. I just looked at the replay on that block.

I think Marcus just uttered the B word, in the air, as he blocked that shot.

LOL.

TP! Good find!

that is nothing compared to what KG told kenneth faried after blocking his shot. LOL
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 09:03:42 PM
Good Lord, how many questionable calls are going to go the Lakers way? Randle blatantly lowers his shoulder into Smart, but it's somehow a blocking foul?? 15-9 on fouls, and at least half a dozen of those have been very questionable or ticky tack crap.

Yeah if that last one was a charge, how can this one not be.  Randle body blocked him...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 09:03:47 PM
celtics missing hayward and horford, not playing well, and still ahead of lakers.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 09:03:51 PM
Abby Chin reporting that Tatum headed to the locker room with a trainer...


NO!

He may have been limping...  :(

Please no!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:04:26 PM
celtics missing hayward and horford, not playing well, and still ahead of lakers.
we got this..........chill
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 09:04:38 PM
Brown has a long way to go with his ball handling.

Yeah Jaylen still hesitates with his dribble going into traffic like that...
But he needs to stay aggressive, learning on the job.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 09:05:07 PM
Abby Chin reporting that Tatum headed to the locker room with a trainer...


NO!

He may have been limping...  :(

Please no!
How much bad luck with wing players can one franchise have :(
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:05:45 PM
Good Lord, how many questionable calls are going to go the Lakers way? Randle blatantly lowers his shoulder into Smart, but it's somehow a blocking foul?? 15-9 on fouls, and at least half a dozen of those have been very questionable or ticky tack crap.

Yeah if that last one was a charge, how can this one not be.  Randle body blocked him...

Yeah... I just looked and I mixed up the numbers with the fouls.  :P Still been lots of questionable calls.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: trickybilly on November 08, 2017, 09:05:57 PM
Strange camera shot of Marcus Morris completely uninterested in the timeout conversation.

Hope that is nothing...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Rosco917 on November 08, 2017, 09:06:44 PM
celtics missing hayward and horford, not playing well, and still ahead of lakers.


Yeah, It's difficult to lose both and not feel it.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:06:55 PM
baynes scores
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:07:32 PM
Kuzma with three steps and no call...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 09:08:10 PM
Just an awful quarter.  I hope Brad chews the team out at halftime.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 09:08:23 PM
THE REFS IN THIS GAME ARE NOT GOOD!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 09:08:27 PM
So Kyrie says a few words with Luke Walton (fun moment) and suddenly LAL fans are thinking it means Kyrie wants to join LAL in 2 years  ::)  :o
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: positivitize on November 08, 2017, 09:09:07 PM
THE REFS IN THIS GAME ARE NOT GOOD!

Gotta keep the game close to keep the game interesting!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 09:09:10 PM
Any Tatum updates?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2017, 09:09:24 PM
Kuzma with three steps and no call...

I don't understand how the refs can miss a call like that.  Everyone on the court, in the stands, and watching on TV saw it.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 09:10:41 PM
YAWN!!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Who on November 08, 2017, 09:10:50 PM
Wow, what a finish by Ingram.

I really like him. Needs to put on some muscle though. Too vulnerable on defense.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 09:10:52 PM
Lakers are traveling every possession...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2017, 09:11:12 PM
Embarrassing collapse in first half.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 09:11:42 PM
Well, I guess this is just setting us up for Kyrie to go off in the 2nd half..

Otherwise idk what to say...  :(
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 09:11:48 PM
Awful quarter. Regroup Celts
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 09:11:56 PM
Embarrassing collapse in first half.

well think about it like this, we can give them a 2nd beat down now...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 09:12:10 PM
Definitely let up and it turned into a layup drill that quarter.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 09:12:16 PM
Embarrassing collapse in first half.

the Celtics are up 9!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 09:12:22 PM
THIS IS the first time I have seen the motion on Ball's shots. Pretty awkward.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 09:12:33 PM
I looked away for a few minutes and now LA is above 50pts. Why.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: GratefulCs on November 08, 2017, 09:12:44 PM
couldn't watch the first half

what's the deal with tatum? what happened?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: positivitize on November 08, 2017, 09:13:14 PM
I looked away for a few minutes and now LA is above 50pts. Why.

Refs okay with Lakers traveling pretty much every offensive possession they have. Also our defense let up a bit.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: apc on November 08, 2017, 09:13:39 PM
Embarrassing collapse in first half.

the Celtics are up 9!
Should have been up by 25-30. Missed lots of makeble shots.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2017, 09:13:46 PM
Embarrassing collapse in first half.

the Celtics are up 9!

No reason to keep the Lakers alive, cutting the lead into single digits.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Atzar on November 08, 2017, 09:16:02 PM
Didn't like the way they played in the second quarter. 

Getting bulldozed by Randle.  Stronger than anybody we have.  Stevens actually tried Ojeleye on him for a minute.  Miss Horford.

Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: trickybilly on November 08, 2017, 09:17:14 PM
Any Tatum updates?

Yuh. Basically projected HOFer.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 09:17:14 PM
Celtics miss Horford, and it showed in the 2nd quarter.

But still confident the C's can get the win tonight. Kyrie's going to go OFF. I feel it.  8)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2017, 09:18:22 PM
Any Tatum updates?

Yuh. Basically projected HOFer.

He was limping and went to the locker room with the trainer. No report yet, hopefully its nothing to bad.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:18:34 PM
Any Tatum updates?

Yuh. Basically projected HOFer.

TP!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 09:20:34 PM
I thought we were up by 20? Why is the deficit cut to 9? Was at work driving home didn't see.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: saltlover on November 08, 2017, 09:24:37 PM
I thought we were up by 20? Why is the deficit cut to 9? Was at work driving home didn't see.

A couple of fast breaks and uncalled travels.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:25:21 PM
GREEN RUNS DEEP!

IT'S NOT LUCK!

LET'S GO C's
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 09:25:30 PM
announcer says Morris is going to be big for Celtics come playoff time.

Charles Barkley says: PLAYOFFS??
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Las Vegas Asian on November 08, 2017, 09:25:50 PM
Baynes warming up shooting corner 3's. A new dimension to his game?!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: PAOBoston on November 08, 2017, 09:26:44 PM
Is Tatum already?

Asking if he needs someone to donate an organ or something.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:27:14 PM
Baynes warming up shooting corner 3's. A new dimension to his game?!

if baynes and theis can ever hit 3's like horford we will be DECIMATE TEAMS
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:27:16 PM
Tatum with an ankle issue. Ughhh.

EDIT: Says "ankle soreness," but didn't mention a sprain or anything.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 09:28:24 PM
Tatum with an ankle issue. Ughhh.

OUCH!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Rosco917 on November 08, 2017, 09:29:42 PM
Gonna have to suit-up Pierce if this keeps up.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 09:30:03 PM
Tatum with an ankle issue. Ughhh.

OUCH!
Right ankle soreness is what I heard.

Couldn't be more vague
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:30:27 PM
smart for 3
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 09:30:42 PM
This is BAD. Tatum out. No Horford. No Hayward.

Lakers' Ingram and Randle straight dominating them.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 09:30:43 PM
ARE YOU KIDDING ME
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 09:30:44 PM
we are handicapping them three starters now..ugh..tatum 🙁
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:30:58 PM
That is SUCH A BS CALL! Brown was on the freaking ground already!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:31:15 PM
Tatum with an ankle issue. Ughhh.

OUCH!
Right ankle soreness is what I heard.

Couldn't be more vague

lower body injury like in hockey no specifics
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:31:30 PM
NEXT MAN UP!

BAYNES! 8)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 09:31:53 PM
Kyrie made KCP look foolish.  Then the beautiful dish to Baynes.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Who on November 08, 2017, 09:32:16 PM
Nice pass by Kyrie
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 09:32:18 PM
WHO WAS the expert that said Kyrie's ball handling was not in Kember Walker's league. LOL
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 09:33:13 PM
Smart shooting too much.  Move the ball.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 09:33:18 PM
Kuzma has come crashing back to earth and looks awfully average
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:34:18 PM
Smart has to capitalize on those clean post-up looks or stop taking them. Just shooting too much in general and not getting others involved enough.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 09:34:22 PM
Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. IS SMART DOING. NO INTENSITY WHATSOEVER.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 09:34:30 PM
This is why you step on teams neck and crush them when you have them down. Shame on CBS for not calling timeout to stem the Laker's comeback.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:34:33 PM
Smart shooting too much.  Move the ball.

SHOCKED!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: apc on November 08, 2017, 09:34:40 PM
Time to sit Smart.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 09:34:50 PM
Given how shorthanded we are maybe I should be happy that we're leading by 7.  But I really don't like our play right now.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2017, 09:35:15 PM
we are handicapping them three starters now..ugh..tatum 🙁

Good thing Morris is back at least, just in time!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 09:35:20 PM
Why are you driving in when there are three guys clogging the paint. UGH
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 09:35:34 PM
I hate to say it but I wish Brad would play more Rozier!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 09:35:41 PM
I do not like the feel of this game. This is no time for moral victories. They better not lose this game after being up by 21 points.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 09:36:01 PM
This is why they're .500. They convince you that they're harmless and then rush you when you're not paying attention.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 09:36:01 PM
Given how shorthanded we are maybe I should be happy that we're leading by 7.  But I really don't like our play right now.

Yeah I want a laker curb stomp as much as the next guy, but with Horford out, Tatum out now, just give us a solid win.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 09:36:02 PM
This is why you step on teams neck and crush them when you have them down. Shame on CBS for not calling timeout to stem the Laker's comeback.

Lakers are gonna win this sad to say. No consistency. Where's the D man.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:36:40 PM
Given how shorthanded we are maybe I should be happy that we're leading by 7.  But I really don't like our play right now.

Yeah I want a laker curb stomp as much as the next guy, but with Horford out, Tatum out now, just give us a solid win.

JUST GET THE W and live to fight another day
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: positivitize on November 08, 2017, 09:36:52 PM
This is why you step on teams neck and crush them when you have them down. Shame on CBS for not calling timeout to stem the Laker's comeback.

Lakers are gonna win this sad to say. No consistency. Where's the D man.

!remindmein2hours
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:37:28 PM
morris for 3
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 09:37:41 PM
Big shot from Morris.  Needed that.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:37:50 PM
NEXT MAN UP!

STEP UP!

WE ARE DEEP!

LETS SHOW IT!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:37:53 PM
Nice Morris!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 09:38:40 PM
Cry me a river Walton. Your team has gotten a handful of insane calls
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:39:29 PM
Come on, Smart... PLAY FREAKING SMART!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: cltc5 on November 08, 2017, 09:39:40 PM
Jaylen needs to step up
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:39:58 PM
NEXT MAN UP!

STEP UP!

WE ARE DEEP!

LETS SHOW IT!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 09:40:02 PM
Smart is stinking it up!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 09:40:17 PM
OK Brad.  Stop letting Smart handle the ball if he's just going to shoot it every time.  Kyrie can do that.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 08, 2017, 09:40:35 PM
defense falling asleep
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:41:00 PM
Smart is stinking it up!

He needs to be benched if he's going to continue to take dumb shots. Kyrie needs to freaking step up.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:41:10 PM
ok start fouling stop letting them walk to rim
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 09:41:12 PM
Just goes to show you how much Horford means to the defense. Not even the same without him out there.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:41:40 PM
baynes leading scorer
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Who on November 08, 2017, 09:42:13 PM
Lineup not working well. Smart not gelling with the other starters.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:42:13 PM
screw it just give me a win by 10  ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 09:42:19 PM
Why are they letting them walk through them? Throw them down to the floor for a foul man. Make them work for it.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 09:42:24 PM
Just goes to show you how much Horford means to the defense. Not even the same without him out there.

You mean "Average Al" makes a difference? I thought he wasn't worth his contract though...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2017, 09:42:29 PM
Inexcusable
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: cltc5 on November 08, 2017, 09:42:43 PM
We may need okafor
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 09:42:47 PM
ok, we cannot be beat by being lazy and not getting back.
that is not allowed.

Time out brad.  time to yell a bit.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 09:43:13 PM
Lineup not working well. Smart not gelling with the other starters.

Smart just plain stinks tonight. Trying to hard?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 09:43:30 PM
So what happened to Tatum? Been away from the game.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 09:43:52 PM
So what happened to Tatum? Been away from the game.

Sore ankle...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 09:44:15 PM
Smart caught on camera saying 'bs bs'
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 08, 2017, 09:44:17 PM
travel at last!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 09:44:21 PM
ok, we cannot be beat by being lazy and not getting back.
that is not allowed.

Time out brad.  time to yell a bit.

Agreed... Horford and Tatum are a big loss but there's no excuse for lazy d
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:44:23 PM
So what happened to Tatum? Been away from the game.

Out with "ankle soreness." Didn't mention anything else.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:44:27 PM
So what happened to Tatum? Been away from the game.

anke injury
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: cltc5 on November 08, 2017, 09:44:43 PM
Bout time they call randle
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 09:44:46 PM
travel at last!

lol right? Had the same exact thought...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 09:45:17 PM
travel at last!


How about a 3 second call next!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 09:45:27 PM
Kyrie can't buy a 3 tonight...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:45:35 PM
Kyrie's having a pretty rough offensive game. He's got to step up if we're going to win.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 09:45:53 PM
Ingram and Ball making this Celtics defense laughable.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 09:45:57 PM
Only took all game for them to call something on their bigs camping in the lane and walking all over the place
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 09:46:06 PM
There is no size mismatch out there.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:46:15 PM
We look reallllllllly gassed out there.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on November 08, 2017, 09:46:16 PM
Man, Semi Ojeleye can really defend.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 09:46:20 PM
Our guard play this quarter has been complete trash.  We're fortunate to still be leading.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:46:57 PM
come on keep grinding

ONE POSSESSION AT A TIME GUYS

WE ARE SLIPPING FOR WAY TOO LONG OF PERIODS OF TIME

MUST RECOVER FASTER

WE NEED A RUN SOON
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 09:47:04 PM
Man, Semi Ojeleye can really defend.

He's very good.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: cltc5 on November 08, 2017, 09:47:06 PM
Can't go toe to toe physical with these punks.  Just run the game.  We're missing horford and tstum
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 09:47:32 PM
geez, how many open shots are the celtics bricking tonight?  :P

where is tatum? where is brown?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2017, 09:47:43 PM
You would think this is the time to play Larkin. Rozier, Smart and even Kyrie are out of it tonight.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 09:47:49 PM
Really hope "sore ankle" means Tatum will be back next game... hopefully Horford too. This is rough without them.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 09:47:53 PM
geez, how many open shots are the celtics bricking tonight?  :P

where is tatum? where is brown?

Tatum is hurt...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 09:48:00 PM
We are playing now like we had chinese buffet at halftime. So gassed.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: footey on November 08, 2017, 09:48:06 PM
Tatum our with ankle sprain.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 09:48:07 PM
Aron Baynes is literally our best player tonight.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 09:48:38 PM
I hope Tatum is alright. We have bad luck with ankles.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 09:48:58 PM
Aron Baynes is literally our best player tonight.

Smart has been the worst...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Las Vegas Asian on November 08, 2017, 09:48:59 PM
Love Baynes and his aggression, but he shouldn't be our leading scorer.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 09:49:05 PM
geez, how many open shots are the celtics bricking tonight?  :P

where is tatum? where is brown?

Tatum is hurt...
crap, i missed that. what happened???

so, 3 out of the top 4 celtics scorers are out tonight. and the other one is shooting poorly..

and the celtics are still in the lead???  okay, i can live it.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:49:08 PM
You would think this is the time to play Larkin. Rozier, Smart and even Kyrie are out of it tonight.

That's what I was thinking, too.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 09:50:02 PM
Just feed Baynes and be done with it.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: positivitize on November 08, 2017, 09:50:08 PM
Pretty sure "Sore Ankle" and all these calls against us are NBASPEAK for "WE WANT THIS GAME TO BE CLOSER"
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 09:50:11 PM
Home trap game at its finest.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 09:50:53 PM
Aron Baynes is literally our best player tonight.

Smart has been the worst...

It's crazy to me that Smart hasn't improved at all offensively...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:51:34 PM
Home trap game at its finest.

It's not a trap game when you lose two starters due to freak injuries, let alone Hayward.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:51:56 PM
THEIS THEIS BABY!  8) 8)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 09:52:01 PM
Wow HUSTLE AND GET THE FREAKING REBOUND MAN
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 09:52:29 PM
We need to keep being aggressive in taking the ball to the hoop.
Lakers cannot, and I repeat CANNOT guard us when we take the ball to the hoop.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:52:34 PM
THEIS IS A BEAST OF THE EAST!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:52:55 PM
Theis Theis Baby!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 09:53:02 PM
Theis
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 09:53:19 PM
Home trap game at its finest.

It's not a trap game when you lose two starters due to freak injuries, let alone Hayward.

Agreed. As much as I'd hate to lose to the Fakers at home and break a win streak, we're missing major pieces...

That said I'm optimistic.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: cltc5 on November 08, 2017, 09:53:45 PM
 ::)Jaylen turrible
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: apc on November 08, 2017, 09:54:07 PM
We need a new one of those Randle vs Smart topics
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 09:54:12 PM
Brown got lucky with that call.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:54:46 PM
RUN [dang] PNR WITH THEIS PEOPLE! GEEZ
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: TheLegendaryClub on November 08, 2017, 09:54:56 PM
Jaylen has had butterfingers these last couple of games. Losing his handle a lot.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 09:55:05 PM
Kyrie injured now? wth...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: cltc5 on November 08, 2017, 09:55:14 PM
If Jaylen is gonna get all this praise heaped on him he [dang] better start living up to it!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: footey on November 08, 2017, 09:55:30 PM
Kyrie getting treatment on his knee. Not good.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 09:55:57 PM
We need a new one of those Randle vs Smart topics

To be fair Randle's defense is so bad that he's basically the exact opposite of Smart. It would be nice to combine them :)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: j804 on November 08, 2017, 09:56:09 PM
Jaylen has had butterfingers these last couple of games. Losing his handle a lot.
his handles always been awful
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 09:56:18 PM
Our Big 3 is injured. Jayson Tatum is injured.

Did all this finally decided to happen against the Lakers.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 09:56:24 PM
What's wrong with Kyrie's leg?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 09:56:40 PM
Kyrie getting treatment on his knee. Not good.

ugh what...?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: j804 on November 08, 2017, 09:57:04 PM
Kyrie getting treatment on his knee. Not good.
Oh god is he out for the game? He hasn’t been playing a lot of minutes either
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2017, 09:57:21 PM
I've been telling people that our schedule is brutal regardless of opponent qualities. Now it's taking toll on our team's energy. Playing every other day, followed by back-to-backs ain't gonna cut it.

That said, we still got this game.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 09:57:23 PM
IMPROVISE ADAPT OVERCOME

STEP UP!

GET IT DONE

DO YOUR JOB!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 09:57:57 PM
boy, celtics 6 for 22 from three point range. lots of open misses by them.  of course the lakers have sucked too.

but irving is 0-5. he needs to step it up in the fourth. too many celtics are injured and you can only expect so much from baynes.

celtics need to play with more energy too, more effort and better defense.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 09:58:00 PM
Kyrie getting treatment on his knee. Not good.

ugh what...?

Well a trainer was rubbing his leg / knee...lets  not get ahead of ourselves...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:58:30 PM
How many freaking three point shooters are we going to foul??
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 08, 2017, 09:58:40 PM
Lakers playing ok. Celtics not shooting very well....Baynes and Theis leading the charge which is nice but. Do all the good players have to get injured at the same time?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 09:59:25 PM
Lakers playing ok. Celtics not shooting very well....Baynes and Theis leading the charge which is nice but. Do all the good players have to get injured at the same time?
sometimes rozier is really stupid.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 09:59:47 PM
Need Rozier and Smart to play a solid quarter.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 10:00:03 PM
So we're at the point where we need Rozier to basically dominate the 4th...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 10:00:26 PM
This is like a preseason game now.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 10:00:32 PM
How do you mishandle that Larkin?  That should have been a 2 on 1 basket. 
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 10:01:28 PM
This is slow.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:01:37 PM
Nice Larkin!

We just need to run that Smart/Rozier and Theis PnR every single time the court until Kyrie comes back.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:02:05 PM
 Riiiinggg

Hi Lakers! This is Danny Ainge. We were wondering if we could maybe add a draft pick or two and trade Marcus Smart for Jordan Clarkso.....hello? Hello?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Csfan1984 on November 08, 2017, 10:02:24 PM
Can't stand Larkin
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 10:02:44 PM
Man this is so ugly...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2017, 10:03:04 PM
We're missing so many easy shots.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:03:04 PM
Okay, Brad, enough. Get Kyrie and Morris back in. We're barely treading water.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:03:04 PM
GOOD GOD


JUST POST UP THEIS AND THROW IT TO HIM

WE CANNOT HIT A BARN
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: cltc5 on November 08, 2017, 10:03:04 PM
Ugh this group on the floor  reminds me of last years squad
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 10:03:04 PM
lakers as a whole have pretty poor bb iq
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: apc on November 08, 2017, 10:03:26 PM
G league out there
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 10:03:54 PM
Horrible call.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 10:04:06 PM
This is atrocious. Both offenses lol.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eddie20 on November 08, 2017, 10:04:07 PM
Riiiinggg

Hi Lakers! This is Danny Ainge. We were wondering if we could maybe add a draft pick or two and trade Marcus Smart for Jordan Clarkso.....hello? Hello?

Don't let Clarkson fool you, he's awful. He's atrocious defensively and doesn't pass the ball.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 10:04:21 PM
this game is looking like a G league contest
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 10:04:27 PM
No Horford, no Tatum, no Hayward. YEESH.

Irving may be hobbled up now as well...  :(
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 10:04:32 PM
Stupid shot by Shane Larkin
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: TheLegendaryClub on November 08, 2017, 10:04:32 PM
Every season I think, "Surely this year Smart's shot selection will improve." Every year I'm proven wrong. I love the guy's intensity and and the intangibles he brings to the team, but you can't be this much of chucker when your shot is so bad, dude.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 10:04:39 PM
G league out there

Rozier hero ball...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 10:04:45 PM
I guess just give the game to the rookies.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:04:46 PM
What the hell is with Brad's obsession with not staggering some of our vets and more reliable players in Kyrie, Morris, Baynes, and Brown?

Why is this unit STILL out there??
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on November 08, 2017, 10:04:52 PM
It's time to bring the starters there. We can't be risking this. It's only a 3 point game.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Vox_Populi on November 08, 2017, 10:05:01 PM
Stevens playing a lineup that that's clearly incapable of scoring.  ???
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:05:35 PM
morris and baynes and theis will have to close this out

HOW DOES THAT SOUND????
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:05:42 PM
Oh, Morris comes in and immediately makes a tough shot. Yeah, no need to stagger these guys.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 10:05:43 PM
Is Kyrie able to keep playing tonight or will they be precautious with him?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:05:58 PM
smart fpr 3
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on November 08, 2017, 10:06:29 PM
Theis has put in a good shift.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Billz401 on November 08, 2017, 10:06:46 PM
Mark jackson just gave me inspiration for rozier's new nickname. Terry "too much" Rozier, because he's always trying to do way too dam much..
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 10:06:57 PM
There's the hustle we need, nice job Smart!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 10:07:07 PM
I really like Theis.  Just a solid player.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on November 08, 2017, 10:07:09 PM
Now we are seeing good Marcus. Just a dog out there.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 10:07:14 PM
"Smart needs to stop shoo.."

*Smart hits 3*

"KEEP SHOOTING SMART!"  :laugh:
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:07:16 PM
People still want to complain about Smart when he makes those types of winning plays? He's had a terrible night tonight, but you can still ALWAYS count on him in crunch time.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:07:22 PM
Mark jackson just gave me inspiration for rozier's new nickname. Terry "too much" Rozier, because he's always trying to do way too dam much..

yeah but he stayed at a holiday inn express last nite!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: cltc5 on November 08, 2017, 10:07:24 PM
Didn't know we were watching a football game
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Rosco917 on November 08, 2017, 10:07:37 PM
Smart shifting into that extra gear.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Roy H. on November 08, 2017, 10:07:55 PM
I think Horford may be more valuable to this team than Kyrie.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: cltc5 on November 08, 2017, 10:08:46 PM
Rozier doin it
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on November 08, 2017, 10:08:48 PM
People still want to complain about Smart when he makes those types of winning plays? He's had a terrible night tonight, but you can still ALWAYS count on him in crunch time.

I've given up on it. I've already accepted that he's going to do some boneheaded decisions on offense, but he'll make it up with his hustle and energy.

He'll make the winning play.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:08:52 PM
Oh wow, just got away with one there. That was clearly off Morris.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:08:54 PM
WAKE THE HELL UP!

STAY WOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ogaju on November 08, 2017, 10:09:02 PM
this is  a tough game
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 10:09:19 PM
Not fun to watch. I'm just hoping they pull out a win.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 10:09:27 PM
I think Horford may be more valuable to this team than Kyrie.

Agreed. "Average Al" may finally start getting the praise he deserves...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 10:09:28 PM
I think Horford may be more valuable to this team than Kyrie.

He's the anchor of the whole team like KG was.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 10:09:43 PM
I think Horford may be more valuable to this team than Kyrie.

I agree.  Horford does it all.  Box scores don't adequately measure his impact.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: cltc5 on November 08, 2017, 10:09:55 PM
No one should ever criticize smart when we had jelly olynyk on the team
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:09:58 PM
lets make smart choices rest of game team

work the offense every time down
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:10:01 PM
People still want to complain about Smart when he makes those types of winning plays? He's had a terrible night tonight, but you can still ALWAYS count on him in crunch time.
Perhaps if he didn't go 1 for 8 he wouldn't need to be quite so good in crunch time. It's the Lakers. We're not really supposed to exactly be in crunch time at home.

They're fighting us with two rookies and they're also playing yet another one (Hart).  Jordan Clarkson has absolutely had his way with us tonight.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 10:10:05 PM
I think Horford may be more valuable to this team than Kyrie.

Agreed. "Average Al" may finally start getting the praise he deserves...

He has evolved into....

"ABOVE AVERAGE AL!"  :laugh:
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 10:10:18 PM
smart and larkin and rozier playing hard. but no one can shoot worth a Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. tonight.

still, celtics are going to win this game!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:10:50 PM
bench is being severely tested. this is good for them. we will need them in the playoffs to step up when others are off or flat or in tonites case..............OUT!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 10:10:55 PM
C's had it worst stretch of the season without Horford last year going 4-5.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:11:00 PM
Smart shifting into that extra gear.
Where was that gear the whole rest of the game up till now? It was nowhere. He's very selective with his hustle.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 08, 2017, 10:11:00 PM
Bench going gritty on LA's...who wants it more?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 10:11:21 PM
People still want to complain about Smart when he makes those types of winning plays? He's had a terrible night tonight, but you can still ALWAYS count on him in crunch time.
Perhaps if he didn't go 1 for 8 he wouldn't need to be quite so good in crunch time. It's the Lakers. We're not really supposed to exactly be in crunch time at home.

They're fighting us with two rookies and they're also playing yet another one (Hart).  Jordan Clarkson has absolutely had his way with us tonight.
well, hayward, horford, and tatum are out. plus the celtics are playing rookies as well.

celtics will win it dispite all that.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on November 08, 2017, 10:11:30 PM
People still want to complain about Smart when he makes those types of winning plays? He's had a terrible night tonight, but you can still ALWAYS count on him in crunch time.
Perhaps if he didn't go 1 for 8 he wouldn't need to be quite so good in crunch time. It's the Lakers. We're not really supposed to exactly be in crunch time at home.

They're fighting us with two rookies and they're also playing yet another one (Hart).  Jordan Clarkson has absolutely had his way with us tonight.
We are not exactly at full strength
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:11:50 PM
People still want to complain about Smart when he makes those types of winning plays? He's had a terrible night tonight, but you can still ALWAYS count on him in crunch time.
Perhaps if he didn't go 1 for 8 he wouldn't need to be quite so good in crunch time. It's the Lakers. We're not really supposed to exactly be in crunch time at home.

They're fighting us with two rookies and they're also playing yet another one (Hart).  Jordan Clarkson has absolutely had his way with us tonight.

Um, did you miss the part where we're literally missing three starters, two of which are All-Star caliber players?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: j804 on November 08, 2017, 10:12:03 PM
Is Kyrie done for the evening?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 10:12:24 PM
Kyrie's back thank God
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:12:31 PM
There you go, Kyrie. Now take over after seeing one go down.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 10:12:31 PM
People still want to complain about Smart when he makes those types of winning plays? He's had a terrible night tonight, but you can still ALWAYS count on him in crunch time.
Perhaps if he didn't go 1 for 8 he wouldn't need to be quite so good in crunch time. It's the Lakers. We're not really supposed to exactly be in crunch time at home.

They're fighting us with two rookies and they're also playing yet another one (Hart).  Jordan Clarkson has absolutely had his way with us tonight.


Smart has had a bad game. The Three and the rebound were good but he is  shooting 2 for 9!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 10:12:46 PM
Is Kyrie done for the evening?
i wouldnt be surprised tonight.  :P
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: cltc5 on November 08, 2017, 10:12:51 PM
Kyrie time
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 10:12:51 PM
Is Kyrie done for the evening?

I'm wondering the same thing. Could really use him these last 5-6 minutes...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 10:12:53 PM
lol Smart just punked Lopez
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:12:53 PM
CLOSE THIS GAME PUT CELTS!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:12:57 PM
Who else but Smart there?  ;D

(I actually don't like those calls off the pass, though.)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 10:13:10 PM
Smart's great. He just can't score every night.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 10:13:18 PM
People still want to complain about Smart when he makes those types of winning plays? He's had a terrible night tonight, but you can still ALWAYS count on him in crunch time.
Perhaps if he didn't go 1 for 8 he wouldn't need to be quite so good in crunch time. It's the Lakers. We're not really supposed to exactly be in crunch time at home.

They're fighting us with two rookies and they're also playing yet another one (Hart).  Jordan Clarkson has absolutely had his way with us tonight.


Smart has had a bad game. The Three and the rebound were good but he is  shooting 2 for 9!
yeah, but 2-4 from three.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:13:19 PM
People still want to complain about Smart when he makes those types of winning plays? He's had a terrible night tonight, but you can still ALWAYS count on him in crunch time.
Perhaps if he didn't go 1 for 8 he wouldn't need to be quite so good in crunch time. It's the Lakers. We're not really supposed to exactly be in crunch time at home.

They're fighting us with two rookies and they're also playing yet another one (Hart).  Jordan Clarkson has absolutely had his way with us tonight.

Um, did you miss the part where we're literally missing three starters, two of which are All-Star caliber players?
But we have the great Marcus Smart. Surely this shouldn't be so close.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 10:13:20 PM
KYRIE TIME!!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 10:13:30 PM
Kyrie is a real 4th quarter player
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:13:34 PM
Oh man, that was reminiscent of the Kyrie game winner last Christmas!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 10:13:56 PM
Last year it was Isaiah in the 4th.

This year it's Kyrie!   ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 10:14:09 PM
Love Kyrie!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:14:12 PM
YES YES PLEASE KEEP SHOOTING 3's lopez u moron
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:14:28 PM
People still want to complain about Smart when he makes those types of winning plays? He's had a terrible night tonight, but you can still ALWAYS count on him in crunch time.
Perhaps if he didn't go 1 for 8 he wouldn't need to be quite so good in crunch time. It's the Lakers. We're not really supposed to exactly be in crunch time at home.

They're fighting us with two rookies and they're also playing yet another one (Hart).  Jordan Clarkson has absolutely had his way with us tonight.

Um, did you miss the part where we're literally missing three starters, two of which are All-Star caliber players?
But we have the great Marcus Smart. Surely this shouldn't be so close.

Nice strawman.  ;)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:14:53 PM
Smart's great. He just can't score every night.
Well he can score every once in a while.  Plus he's so intense. He very intensely shoots 31%.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 10:15:04 PM
Hustle Baynes!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 10:15:22 PM
C'mon Marcus
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 10:15:52 PM
Smart is having a good 4th quarter but not so good the 1st 3 quarters!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 10:16:11 PM
Baynes sure is making up for Al's numbers.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 10:16:28 PM
Baynes is just doing whatever he wants down low
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 10:16:35 PM
Does the continuation rule not count for Baynes?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:16:39 PM
smaht to baynes PNR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:16:59 PM
Excellent pass from Smart to Baynes. Baynes is awesome. Does his job
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 10:17:01 PM
Good play by Smart... that's his bread and butter. Playmaking and defense. Not scoring.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 10:17:16 PM
Last year's team would not win today's game esp w/all the injuries.

This year's team is more capable.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: manl_lui on November 08, 2017, 10:17:37 PM
very good play by Smart, feed the big man
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2017, 10:17:46 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:17:50 PM
HOLD THE ROPE BOYS! WE GOT THEIS!!!!!!!!!   ;)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 10:18:11 PM
And people were worried about Lopez schooling us inside ;D

Should've been Laker fans worrying
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 10:18:20 PM
Baynes super good tonight! He so looks like he belongs on tv series Vikings!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 10:18:20 PM
If we can get this from Baynes every night, we'll be alright.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:18:55 PM
If we can get this from Baynes every night, we'll be alright.

BEAST!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 10:18:58 PM
Baynes is our new Kendrick Perkins 2.0! (w/better offense)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 10:19:06 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
The Lakers look so much better when they don't have Lonzo running the point. Clarkson is better, and that stretch where they ran everything through Randle was way better.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: apc on November 08, 2017, 10:19:17 PM
Last year's team would not win today's game esp w/all the injuries.

This year's team is more capable.
IT won a few games like this one .
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 10:19:30 PM
Baynes is our new Kendrick Perkins 2.0! (w/better offense)
ha, just better at everything.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SaCaCh on November 08, 2017, 10:19:31 PM
Baynes super good tonight! He so looks like he belongs on tv series Vikings!
TP for you I was thinking the same thing lol!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 08, 2017, 10:19:32 PM
Back up the brinks truck for Baynes! ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 08, 2017, 10:19:34 PM
Smart shifting into that extra gear.
Where was that gear the whole rest of the game up till now? It was nowhere. He's very selective with his hustle.

He was hustlin throughout the game, taking charges and tracking lose balls. It was his decision making that was bad early on. WAy to go distort the facts to fit your own narrative.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 10:19:42 PM
HOLD THE ROPE BOYS! WE GOT THEIS!!!!!!!!!   ;)

Hopefully the Lakers will BALL fall down!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 10:19:53 PM
I guess my first score prediction 107-99 is possible..knock on wood

We look like we need a few days off.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 10:19:59 PM
Last year's team would not win today's game esp w/all the injuries.

This year's team is more capable.
IT won a few games like this one .

True, but I mean this is the equivalent of last year's team not having Brown, Horford and Crowder in a game.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 10:20:34 PM
Baynes is our new Kendrick Perkins 2.0! (w/better offense)
ha, just better at everything.

haha, yeah I love Perk, but he never gave us this....
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:20:45 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:20:51 PM
HOLD THE ROPE BOYS! WE GOT THEIS!!!!!!!!!   ;)

Hopefully the Lakers will BALL fall down!

ahhhhh somebody finally catches it!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 10:21:03 PM
Baynes career high? the man gets Unleashed when horford
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:21:22 PM
PITBULL BAYNES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 10:21:27 PM
I love Baynes.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 10:21:38 PM
BAYNES $$$$$$$
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:21:43 PM
Omg... did they really just call an offensive foul there??
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 10:21:47 PM
Awful charge call
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:21:49 PM
Smart shifting into that extra gear.
Where was that gear the whole rest of the game up till now? It was nowhere. He's very selective with his hustle.

He was hustlin throughout the game, taking charges and tracking lose balls. It was his decision making that was bad early on. WAy to go distort the facts to fit your own narrative.
You can hustle and still play terrible.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 10:22:24 PM
Baynes putting up Hayward numbers.... 21 points, 7 rebounds  :o
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 10:23:33 PM
lol Lonzo can't even get past Baynes
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 10:23:37 PM
lakers had a nice run to get back in it, but they have a really low IQ team...bad shots....
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:23:46 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:23:51 PM
THEIS is better than perkins
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: knuckleballer on November 08, 2017, 10:24:04 PM
Shot poorly while shorthanded and still get the win.  Nice.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 10:24:28 PM
End this. No Gino but a W will do.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 10:24:39 PM
10 straight.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 10:24:59 PM
Not an enjoyable game to watch but a win against the Lakers is always sweet.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: cltc5 on November 08, 2017, 10:25:01 PM
Tuff win
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Rosco917 on November 08, 2017, 10:25:05 PM
Lonzo doesn't deserve the minutes he gets. Let's be polite and say he had an off game.  8)

Great win.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 10:25:11 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
LOL. Don't even bother JPotter
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:25:15 PM
2nd best win of the season after the OKC win? Given the context with the injuries and poor overall play, us squeaking this win out is pretty fantastic and shows our resiliency.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 10:25:19 PM
Lol 2 seconds remaining
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Atzar on November 08, 2017, 10:25:33 PM
Very good win.  Fought hard despite being down two starters (three if you include Hayward).  Big props to Baynes for stepping up in a big way tonight.  He won't do this often, but he did it tonight, and we needed it.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Roy H. on November 08, 2017, 10:26:02 PM
Marc Jackson: if the Lakers just fixed 20 to 25 plays, they could have won.

Lol. Is that supposed to be encouraging?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 08, 2017, 10:26:04 PM
Stevens before the game...

"Ok guys...Baynes is gonna hit 21 and win the game....ok? You don't believe me?"
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: esel1000 on November 08, 2017, 10:26:05 PM
HOLD THE ROPE BOYS! WE GOT THEIS!!!!!!!!!   ;)

Hopefully the Lakers will BALL fall down!


ahhhhh somebody finally catches it!

The Celts went on ARON to end the game! 10 straight!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:26:24 PM
HEY HEY

HO HO

WE JUST WON

10 IN A ROW!


(https://i.imgur.com/wGUUoBo.gif)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 08, 2017, 10:26:26 PM
No Al, No Tatum both of which are unexpected meaning they didnt have time to prepare. Bad shooting, bad calls.. 9 pt win I'll take it!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SCeltic34 on November 08, 2017, 10:26:29 PM
We only allowed 15 points in the 4th quarter. 

All things considered a very good win, missing 3 starters and all.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 10:26:38 PM
Almost nailed final score..got celtics 107 right! of by 3 for fakers!!!

10 in a row with 4 second unit players playing majority of second half...I will take it
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 10:26:43 PM
"Celtics Win, But first, lets discuss that monstrous performance by Lonzo tonight" - ESPN

 ::)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 10:26:55 PM
If horford was in this one, it wouldn't have been close during the 3rd
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 10:26:58 PM
good job C's.  got the win, and now move on to #11
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 10:27:01 PM
TPs for all!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:27:07 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does. 
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:27:18 PM
Baynes should've got the interview.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 10:27:19 PM
woo woo woo win folks win!!!!!!

tps for one and all. great win to over come such adversity.  ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Granath on November 08, 2017, 10:27:41 PM
Missing two All-Stars.
Missing the best rookie of 2017's draft class.
Shoot 24% from 3.
Shoot 38% overall.

Win by double-digits.

 :o

Okay?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: azzenfrost on November 08, 2017, 10:27:47 PM
Aron Baynes is really really good.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 10:27:50 PM
Marc Jackson: if the Lakers just fixed 20 to 25 plays, they could have won.

Lol. Is that supposed to be encouraging?
He's seriously a moron
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 08, 2017, 10:28:16 PM
Marc Jackson: if the Lakers just fixed 20 to 25 plays, they could have won.

Lol. Is that supposed to be encouraging?

Lol yeah I rolled my eyes when he said that.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 10:28:23 PM
That was a tough win. But tough teams win tough games.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 10:28:24 PM
Marc Jackson: if the Lakers just fixed 20 to 25 plays, they could have won.

Lol. Is that supposed to be encouraging?

my jaw dropped when he said that too.  20-25 bone headed plays.  This laker team is not smart, with the exception of Ball, they really don't share the ball.  If the losses start to pile up, I could see this team just spiraling...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2017, 10:28:40 PM
Underrated hero tonight, Marcus Morris. His 18 points were huge for us tonight.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:29:20 PM
HOLD THE ROPE BOYS! WE GOT THEIS!!!!!!!!!   ;)

Hopefully the Lakers will BALL fall down!


ahhhhh somebody finally catches it!

The Celts went on ARON to end the game! 10 straight!

LOL
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2017, 10:29:23 PM
Marc Jackson: if the Lakers just fixed 20 to 25 plays, they could have won.

Lol. Is that supposed to be encouraging?

my jaw dropped when he said that too.  20-25 bone headed plays.  This laker team is not smart, with the exception of Ball, they really don't share the ball.  If the losses start to pile up, I could see this team just spiraling...

Yeah, I mean, virtually every team can say that about every single game.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tstorey_97 on November 08, 2017, 10:29:26 PM
Bench got it done early in 4th...sort of.

"Theis goes German on Fakers"
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 10:29:36 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.
eja, you are really making no sense right now. just forget it and enjoy the win. tp for you!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:29:41 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/3756298bbf4cba62e3fcefd1d6e31e1b/tenor.gif?itemid=4833270)

Oy vey, that logic, though.  :o
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 08, 2017, 10:29:43 PM
Underrated hero tonight, Marcus Morris. His 18 points were huge for us tonight.
TP, he had a really solid night
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 10:29:52 PM
Marc Jackson: if the Lakers just fixed 20 to 25 plays, they could have won.

Lol. Is that supposed to be encouraging?
He's seriously a moron
if golden state warriors just fixed 1 to 1 head coaches, they could have won the championship/

 warriors switched him out as coach and they won on the ship. Lol
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: footey on November 08, 2017, 10:30:01 PM
Underrated hero tonight, Marcus Morris. His 18 points were huge for us tonight.

Agree. Especially with Tatum going down.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jambr380 on November 08, 2017, 10:30:35 PM
Horrible game after the 1st quarter, but I will take it without Hayward, Horford, and Tatum. Let's hope we get the latter two back soon (and Hayward later this season) and keep this run going.

Great to get a win - solid effort to finish the game, guys!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 10:30:41 PM
Marc Jackson: if the Lakers just fixed 20 to 25 plays, they could have won.

Lol. Is that supposed to be encouraging?

my jaw dropped when he said that too.  20-25 bone headed plays.  This laker team is not smart, with the exception of Ball, they really don't share the ball.  If the losses start to pile up, I could see this team just spiraling...

Right!! Almost spit the wine out of mouth! Oh, No Hayward, Tatum, Big Al and Kyrie was seated good portion of second ...lol..20-25 plays fixed vs second string and they could win 😁😁
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 08, 2017, 10:30:45 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

You are trying to avoid answering him lol. Getting more steals doesnt mean you are the better defender. Im pretty sure Kyrie Irving isnt the best defender in the NBA.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticSooner on November 08, 2017, 10:31:13 PM
Underrated hero tonight, Marcus Morris. His 18 points were huge for us tonight.

Had no idea he scored that much  :o
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: positivitize on November 08, 2017, 10:31:17 PM
This is why you step on teams neck and crush them when you have them down. Shame on CBS for not calling timeout to stem the Laker's comeback.

Lakers are gonna win this sad to say. No consistency. Where's the D man.

!remindmein2hours

Sick prognostication brah. THE SKY IS FALLING!

Please.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:32:11 PM
Underrated hero tonight, Marcus Morris. His 18 points were huge for us tonight.

Yep. On a night like tonight I'd really like to see him more with the second unit. He could bring a stable vet scoring presence to that unit.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 08, 2017, 10:32:22 PM
This is why you step on teams neck and crush them when you have them down. Shame on CBS for not calling timeout to stem the Laker's comeback.

Lakers are gonna win this sad to say. No consistency. Where's the D man.

!remindmein2hours

Sick prognostication brah. THE SKY IS FALLING!

Please.

TP
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:33:00 PM
Marc Jackson: if the Lakers just fixed 20 to 25 plays, they could have won.

Lol. Is that supposed to be encouraging?

my jaw dropped when he said that too.  20-25 bone headed plays.  This laker team is not smart, with the exception of Ball, they really don't share the ball.  If the losses start to pile up, I could see this team just spiraling...

Right!! Almost spit the wine out of mouth! Oh, No Hayward, Tatum, Big Al and Kyrie was seated good portion of second ...lol..20-25 plays fixed vs second string and they could win 😁😁

wait...................wth.............you on the wine already baw? WOW, this will be a fun season and even better playoffs! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:33:35 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

You are trying to avoid answering him lol. Getting more steals doesnt mean you are the better defender. Im pretty sure Kyrie Irving isnt the best defender in the NBA.
People are avoiding me on this one, aren't they?  The Celts forced more TOs. I give him that. He did well on assists to TOs and he got a block. But Smart is to shooting what Tebow is to throwing a football.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:33:50 PM
This is why you step on teams neck and crush them when you have them down. Shame on CBS for not calling timeout to stem the Laker's comeback.

Lakers are gonna win this sad to say. No consistency. Where's the D man.

!remindmein2hours

Sick prognostication brah. THE SKY IS FALLING!

Please.

sigh...........i tried telling posters to RELAX all game.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Phantom255x on November 08, 2017, 10:34:32 PM
I just hope we hear some good news regarding the injuries.

Hope Tatum is okay and Horford can return soon.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 10:34:35 PM
Marc Jackson: if the Lakers just fixed 20 to 25 plays, they could have won.

Lol. Is that supposed to be

my jaw dropped when he said that too.  20-25 bone headed plays.  This laker team is not smart, with the exception of Ball, they really don't share the ball.  If the losses start to pile up, I could see this team just spiraling...

Right!! Almost spit the wine out of mouth! Oh, No Hayward, Tatum, Big Al and Kyrie was seated good portion of second ...lol..20-25 plays fixed vs second string and they could win 😁😁

wait...................wth.............you on the wine already baw? WOW, this will be a fun season and even better playoffs! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Had a tough week so far! Wine is my saviour like Baynes tonight! Plus, anytime we olay Lakers is like playoffs to me!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 10:35:05 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

You are trying to avoid answering him lol. Getting more steals doesnt mean you are the better defender. Im pretty sure Kyrie Irving isnt the best defender in the NBA.
People are avoiding me on this one, aren't they?  The Celts forced more TOs. I give him that. He did well on assists to TOs and he got a block. But Smart is to shooting what Tebow is to throwing a football.
again, your logic....first you talk defense, now you talk offense as if your argument was connected. maybe let's all follow the lead of another poster and go get some wine.  ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: footey on November 08, 2017, 10:36:32 PM
Surprised Semi and not Brown played most of 4th quarter crunch time. Brown not inserted back until about 3 min left.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: wayupnorth on November 08, 2017, 10:36:32 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:36:38 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

You are trying to avoid answering him lol. Getting more steals doesnt mean you are the better defender. Im pretty sure Kyrie Irving isnt the best defender in the NBA.
People are avoiding me on this one, aren't they?  The Celts forced more TOs. I give him that. He did well on assists to TOs and he got a block. But Smart is to shooting what Tebow is to throwing a football.
again, your logic....first you talk defense, now you talk offense as if your argument was connected. maybe let's all follow the lead of another poster and go get some wine.  ;D
Right. Overrated defender. Horrid on offense. Two parts of basketball connected to the same player. But hey. He's intense. He tries hard or something.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:36:54 PM
BYE BYE FAKERS!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 08, 2017, 10:37:52 PM
great team effort by all with many starters out. great mental toughness.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SparzWizard on November 08, 2017, 10:38:13 PM
This is why you step on teams neck and crush them when you have them down. Shame on CBS for not calling timeout to stem the Laker's comeback.

Lakers are gonna win this sad to say. No consistency. Where's the D man.

!remindmein2hours

Sick prognostication brah. THE SKY IS FALLING!

Please.

sigh...........i tried telling posters to RELAX all game.

It was pretty bad that the Celtics were up by 21 and then it became a 3-point deficit.

But a win against the Lakers that I'll take haaah. Aron Baynes straight dominating tonight.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Csfan1984 on November 08, 2017, 10:38:26 PM
Ugly win but a win. Felt the mistakes on defense affected the offense tonight. This should have never been close. Morris, Theis, and Baynes had good games the rest of the guys not so much.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:38:32 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Roy H. on November 08, 2017, 10:41:02 PM
Enough with the insults and the “bro” talk.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 08, 2017, 10:41:13 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Who's telling you to praise his shooting?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: wayupnorth on November 08, 2017, 10:41:40 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

This assessment of each players play truly confuses me.

Smart is a quality creator. There is a reason we have him on the ball so much.

Brad doesn't do that on accident.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: BringToughnessBack on November 08, 2017, 10:42:02 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Smart offense is tough to watch! Love everything else he does though. I am doubtful he evers develops offense like Bradley.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: positivitize on November 08, 2017, 10:43:08 PM
Tatum walking in a boot "as a precaution"

What would this team look like without Hayward, Horford, and Tatum? Are we basically Kyrie + the defenders?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:44:01 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Who's telling you to praise his shooting?
We're being told to look past his shooting.  We shouldn't do that. It would be a little like ignoring that a QB throws for 44% or that a WR drops every 3rd pass or that a pitcher throws a wild pitch every single game.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 08, 2017, 10:45:10 PM
Ugly win but a win. Felt the mistakes on defense affected the offense tonight. This should have never been close. Morris, Theis, and Baynes had good games the rest of the guys not so much.

Theis was a victim of a couple of bad calls tonight.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 10:45:12 PM
Marcus had a rough 3 quarters but he did show up in the 4th and help put the game away. The whole team looks a little tired. Without Horford this team doesn't run the same.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: positivitize on November 08, 2017, 10:45:34 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Who's telling you to praise his shooting?
We're being told to look past his shooting.  We shouldn't do that. It would be a little like ignoring that a QB throws for 44% or that a WR drops every 3rd pass or that a pitcher throws a wild pitch every single game.

Yeah. Because the only thing guards do in the game of basketball is shoot...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 10:46:08 PM
well, just for fun, here are some interesting stats on smart's 3 point shooting.

if you include preseason, smart is 21/55, which is .382 from 3. he's also shooting .359 from 3 since the season opener.

super small sample size to be sure. i need to see a lot more to be convinced he can do it consistently, but, just thinking positive for now.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: wayupnorth on November 08, 2017, 10:46:35 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Who's telling you to praise his shooting?
We're being told to look past his shooting.  We shouldn't do that. It would be a little like ignoring that a QB throws for 44% or that a WR drops every 3rd pass.

Except for the little fact quarterbacks don't play defense, and Smart is an excellent passer, pick and roll handler, and all around creator. He even is subjectively a great shooter in the clutch.

I also apologize for the 'senile' comment. That wasn't appropriate.

Just don't get how anyone watches that game and feels Clarkson played better than Marcus.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 10:47:35 PM
well, just for fun, here are some interesting stats on smart's 3 point shooting.

if you include preseason, smart is 21/55, which is .382 from 3. he's also shooting .359 from 3 since the season opener.

super small sample size to be sure. i need to see a lot more to be convinced he can do it consistently, but, just thinking positive for now.

He looks to be shooting the 3 at an alright rate, it's his 2 point shooting that is bad.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 10:48:29 PM
well, just for fun, here are some interesting stats on smart's 3 point shooting.

if you include preseason, smart is 21/55, which is .382 from 3. he's also shooting .359 from 3 since the season opener.

super small sample size to be sure. i need to see a lot more to be convinced he can do it consistently, but, just thinking positive for now.

He looks to be shooting the 3 at an alright rate, it's his 2 point shooting that is bad.
"bad"?? ha, you are much too kind.  ;D
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 10:48:50 PM
well, just for fun, here are some interesting stats on smart's 3 point shooting.

if you include preseason, smart is 21/55, which is .382 from 3. he's also shooting .359 from 3 since the season opener.

super small sample size to be sure. i need to see a lot more to be convinced he can do it consistently, but, just thinking positive for now.

He looks to be shooting the 3 at an alright rate, it's his 2 point shooting that is bad.
"bad"?? ha, you are much too kind.  ;D

Thank you...
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Atzar on November 08, 2017, 10:48:57 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Who's telling you to praise his shooting?
We're being told to look past his shooting.  We shouldn't do that. It would be a little like ignoring that a QB throws for 44% or that a WR drops every 3rd pass or that a pitcher throws a wild pitch every single game.

This is a bad comparison. 

Smart can't score but is above average at every other aspect of the game.  You're conveniently leaving that part out of your analogies. 

I'm not a big Smart fan, but you do have to be honest and look at the entire picture. 
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Fafnir on November 08, 2017, 10:50:12 PM
Clarkson played pretty well after a rough start. Randle was the main thing that got them going though. Really pressured the C's with him at C.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:50:30 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Who's telling you to praise his shooting?
We're being told to look past his shooting.  We shouldn't do that. It would be a little like ignoring that a QB throws for 44% or that a WR drops every 3rd pass.

Except for the little fact quarterbacks don't play defense, and Smart is an excellent passer, pick and roll handler, and all around creator. He even is subjectively a great shooter in the clutch.

I also apologize for the 'senile' comment. That wasn't appropriate.

Just don't get how anyone watches that game and feels Clarkson played better than Marcus.
There are other people that can pass well and play defense. And for less money and without shooting us almost out of a game, thereby requiring 4th quarter heroics.

He isn't Jason Kidd or something that does everything at an elite level, thereby making up for his really poor offense.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2017, 10:50:44 PM
Tatum reportedly is in a walking boot, and getting imaging tests tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/Marc_DAmico/status/928466336828837895
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Granath on November 08, 2017, 10:51:04 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Maybe if you watched the game you'd know what the Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline. you're talking about. After all, if you're tuning in that late in the contest you really don't have a clue, do you?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 10:51:32 PM
Tatum reportedly is in a walking boot, and getting imaging tests tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/Marc_DAmico/status/928466336828837895
cripes. not the news i wanted to hear, but thanks for posting it. sigh.  :-[
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:52:54 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Who's telling you to praise his shooting?
We're being told to look past his shooting.  We shouldn't do that. It would be a little like ignoring that a QB throws for 44% or that a WR drops every 3rd pass or that a pitcher throws a wild pitch every single game.

This is a bad comparison. 

Smart can't score but is above average at every other aspect of the game.  You're conveniently leaving that part out of your analogies. 

I'm not a big Smart fan, but you do have to be honest and look at the entire picture.
He's Tony Allen if Tony were a terrible offensive player.
In my QB example, I suppose if the QB were also a good kicker and a pro bowl level LB then you'd sorta have what some people think of as Marcus Smart.

But if that were actually the case you'd just get a QB/LB that could do both. Instead of one. You wouldn't throw money this hypothetical QB that can play great defense but can't throw.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: vjcsmoke on November 08, 2017, 10:53:48 PM
Great win for the Celtics.  Can we say 10 wins in a row?!  ;D

Hope it's nothing serious for Tatum.

But I always enjoy beating the purple and gold!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 10:53:56 PM
Tatum reportedly is in a walking boot, and getting imaging tests tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/Marc_DAmico/status/928466336828837895


NO!

( falls to floor screaming!)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jpotter33 on November 08, 2017, 10:54:01 PM
Tatum reportedly is in a walking boot, and getting imaging tests tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/Marc_DAmico/status/928466336828837895
cripes. not the news i wanted to hear, but thanks for posting it. sigh.  :-[

Should be noted that it's considered precautionary for now. Seems like X-rays came back fine tonight, and he's scheduled for MRI tomorrow.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:54:16 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Maybe if you watched the game you'd know what the **** you're talking about. After all, if you're tuning in that late in the contest you really don't have a clue, do you?
Well yeah, but then I'd have to also forget all the many many many other games where Smart dragged down the offense. I mean he couldn't win a game of horse against Mr. Ed.

Mr Ed would be like "Wiiiilllbbuuurr. I'm playing a game of horse against Marcus Smart. And I'm winning. He's gonna owe me a pizza Willlbbuurr."
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: wayupnorth on November 08, 2017, 10:56:16 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Who's telling you to praise his shooting?
We're being told to look past his shooting.  We shouldn't do that. It would be a little like ignoring that a QB throws for 44% or that a WR drops every 3rd pass.

Except for the little fact quarterbacks don't play defense, and Smart is an excellent passer, pick and roll handler, and all around creator. He even is subjectively a great shooter in the clutch.

I also apologize for the 'senile' comment. That wasn't appropriate.

Just don't get how anyone watches that game and feels Clarkson played better than Marcus.
There are other people that can pass well and play defense. And for less money and without shooting us almost out of a game, thereby requiring 4th quarter heroics.

He isn't Jason Kidd or something that does everything at an elite level, thereby making up for his really poor offense.

Not even worth discussing with you.

You have, quite clearly, an obvious dislike of Marcus, even though he has been an integral piece of this team, and Brass defense, since he has been here.

You can think Clarkson is better, but I hope you know just how ludicrous that is, and just how wrong you are about Marcus.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on November 08, 2017, 10:56:39 PM
Tatum reportedly is in a walking boot, and getting imaging tests tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/Marc_DAmico/status/928466336828837895
cripes. not the news i wanted to hear, but thanks for posting it. sigh.  :-[

Should be noted that it's considered precautionary for now. Seems like X-rays came back fine tonight, and he's scheduled for MRI tomorrow.
my guess is CBS sits him for the friday game. what starting line up that will be...
kyrie
baynes
brown
smart
morris

and the bench will have to step up big big big time. but they can do it!!!!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: liam on November 08, 2017, 10:57:55 PM
Tatum reportedly is in a walking boot, and getting imaging tests tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/Marc_DAmico/status/928466336828837895
cripes. not the news i wanted to hear, but thanks for posting it. sigh.  :-[

Should be noted that it's considered precautionary for now. Seems like X-rays came back fine tonight, and he's scheduled for MRI tomorrow.
my guess is CBS sits him for the friday game. what starting line up that will be...
kyrie
baynes
brown
smart
morris

and the bench will have to step up big big big time. but they can do it!!!!

Maybe will be getting some Bird and The Bear!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 10:59:35 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Who's telling you to praise his shooting?
We're being told to look past his shooting.  We shouldn't do that. It would be a little like ignoring that a QB throws for 44% or that a WR drops every 3rd pass.

Except for the little fact quarterbacks don't play defense, and Smart is an excellent passer, pick and roll handler, and all around creator. He even is subjectively a great shooter in the clutch.

I also apologize for the 'senile' comment. That wasn't appropriate.

Just don't get how anyone watches that game and feels Clarkson played better than Marcus.
There are other people that can pass well and play defense. And for less money and without shooting us almost out of a game, thereby requiring 4th quarter heroics.

He isn't Jason Kidd or something that does everything at an elite level, thereby making up for his really poor offense.

Not even worth discussing with you.

You have, quite clearly, an obvious dislike of Marcus, even though he has been an integral piece of this team, and Brass defense, since he has been here.

You can think Clarkson is better, but I hope you know just how ludicrous that is, and just how wrong you are about Marcus.
For your defense to be valuable you have to be able to hold the other player to less offensive output than yourself essentially. Marcus can't do that. Sometimes he does great stuff. But Rozier can play defense too.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on November 08, 2017, 11:01:56 PM
Mark Jackson would love to coach the Lakers . And there are a more than few Laker fans wish he was their coach.  Jackson buttering up Lakers for a shot some day
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: hpantazo on November 08, 2017, 11:02:55 PM
Mark Jackson would love to coach the Lakers . And there are a more than few Laker fans wish he was their coach.  Jackson buttering up Lakers for a shot some day

Walton sucks as a coach. Mark Jackson can't be much worse.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: More Banners on November 08, 2017, 11:03:47 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Maybe if you watched the game you'd know what the **** you're talking about. After all, if you're tuning in that late in the contest you really don't have a clue, do you?
Well yeah, but then I'd have to also forget all the many many many other games where Smart dragged down the offense. I mean he couldn't win a game of horse against Mr. Ed.

Mr Ed would be like "Wiiiilllbbuuurr. I'm playing a game of horse against Marcus Smart. And I'm winning. He's gonna owe me a pizza Willlbbuurr."

The whole offense wasn't pretty tonight.  JB was stinking it up, showing poor handling and ugly shooting. Baynes was the high scorer for pete's sake.

Smart/Tony Allen (post-injury) comps make sense though. As a PG, Smart is a much better passer, but I wouldn't say he's above average for position. Makes an impact on defense without a doubt, though such a luxury requires a certain type of roster to work.  For comps' sake, Tony Allen was a MLE contract guy coming off winning a championship. Smart is a keeper at that price. Not sure I go much over that.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Csfan1984 on November 08, 2017, 11:08:36 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Maybe if you watched the game you'd know what the **** you're talking about. After all, if you're tuning in that late in the contest you really don't have a clue, do you?
Well yeah, but then I'd have to also forget all the many many many other games where Smart dragged down the offense. I mean he couldn't win a game of horse against Mr. Ed.

Mr Ed would be like "Wiiiilllbbuuurr. I'm playing a game of horse against Marcus Smart. And I'm winning. He's gonna owe me a pizza Willlbbuurr."

The whole offense wasn't pretty tonight.  JB was stinking it up, showing poor handling and ugly shooting. Baynes was the high scorer for pete's sake.

Smart/Tony Allen (post-injury) comps make sense though. As a PG, Smart is a much better passer, but I wouldn't say he's above average for position. Makes an impact on defense without a doubt, though such a luxury requires a certain type of roster to work.  For comps' sake, Tony Allen was a MLE contract guy coming off winning a championship. Smart is a keeper at that price. Not sure I go much over that.
Kind of agree Smart should have worked on his extension before the start of the regular season. His shooting is worse than last year. He is an MLE level player at best.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 11:11:15 PM
Clarkson is a much better player than Ball. The Lakers blew the game by taking him out down the stretch.
Supposedly he can't play defense but he had twice as many steals as Smart despite 8 less minutes.  And he had the same number of rebounds (so far) despite all of Smart's intensity

Pretty sure Kyrie leads the league in steals so far. By this logic, he's then clearly the best defender in the league.  ::)

Only a fool would make the implication that Clarkson is a better defender than Smart.
Let's say Clarkson is playing Smart one on one to 100. Clarkson shoots 51% and Smart shoots 31%. Quick. Who played better defense?

Clarkson shoots significantly better from 3 point land than Smart shoots overall. He's that much better.

One guy doesn't drag his team down. The other does.

Lol you sound senile bro.

Smart isn't letting Clarkson shoot 51% on him in one on one, and Smart is going to take him to the post and shoot 60%.

Quit hating on Smart, I mean come on.
I don't get it. I'm supposed to tune into a game, see the young pup Lakers giving us a game on our own court, see Smart is 1 for 8 (surprise surprise) and I'm supposed to be like "hey this is great! Let's give him a huge extension! Oh his intense defense! It's so apparent!"

I mean...wow

Maybe if you watched the game you'd know what the **** you're talking about. After all, if you're tuning in that late in the contest you really don't have a clue, do you?
Well yeah, but then I'd have to also forget all the many many many other games where Smart dragged down the offense. I mean he couldn't win a game of horse against Mr. Ed.

Mr Ed would be like "Wiiiilllbbuuurr. I'm playing a game of horse against Marcus Smart. And I'm winning. He's gonna owe me a pizza Willlbbuurr."

The whole offense wasn't pretty tonight.  JB was stinking it up, showing poor handling and ugly shooting. Baynes was the high scorer for pete's sake.

Smart/Tony Allen (post-injury) comps make sense though. As a PG, Smart is a much better passer, but I wouldn't say he's above average for position. Makes an impact on defense without a doubt, though such a luxury requires a certain type of roster to work.  For comps' sake, Tony Allen was a MLE contract guy coming off winning a championship. Smart is a keeper at that price. Not sure I go much over that.
Exactly. Just like KO. KO didn't reach an extension agreement either, right? Just like Smart. There's a reason.  KO not doing so great this year right?

Smart HAS to play great defense. It's the only reason he's in the league. When you know well over two thirds of the shots you are going to take won't go in and you know the guy you're defending shoots about 48% and 40% threes then you HAVE to play GREAT defense if you want to play at all.

Lucky for Smart Rozier isn't great at offense yet either. However, not so lucky for Smart is that Rozier is a good defender.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: wayupnorth on November 08, 2017, 11:17:48 PM
Yeah, I'm sure Brad has always spoken so highly of Smart, and played him in the most important minutes the last four years, is just because he was drafted at 6.

Nothing to do with his talent, hustle, smarts, or ability to make the right play.

He clearly has been one of Brads favorite players.

Give him 18 a year and I am happy.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Eja117 on November 08, 2017, 11:20:22 PM
Yeah, I'm sure Brad has always spoken so highly of Smart, and played him in the most important minutes the last four years, is just because he was drafted at 6.

Nothing to do with his talent, hustle, smarts, or ability to make the right play.

He clearly has been one of Brads favorite players.

Give him 18 a year and I am happy.
If Brad loved him so much why didn't they extend him?

Brad may very well like him, but he knows Jaylen is a max guy. Tatum is a max guy. We have 3 very expensive players in addition to them. We're about to draft high again, and that guy could easily be a max guy.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 08, 2017, 11:20:49 PM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite. 
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: wayupnorth on November 08, 2017, 11:32:47 PM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

lulz

Yeah, it's too bad we dont have one of the most unguardable players in the league, who is an incredible creator, and handles the ball better than almost anyone else.

Oh well,

I guess without a lead scorer we are pretty much sunk.

This season was fun while it lasted.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 08, 2017, 11:38:22 PM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

lulz

Yeah, it's too bad we dont have one of the most unguardable players in the league, who is an incredible creator, and handles the ball better than almost anyone else.

Oh well,

I guess without a lead scorer we are pretty much sunk.

This season was fun while it lasted.

Do we have an elite scorer?  Serious question.  Some guys have really been going off this year.  I think just within this past week:

Lillard: 36, 13, and 5.
Harden: 56, 13, 2. 
LeBron had his 57, 11, 7, 3, 2
Seems like Giannis drops 40 every other game
Beal has already gone for 40

What's most impressive about these guys is not just their ability to put up a ridiculous amount of points, but impact the game in so many other ways.  Truly remarkable players. 
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: D Dub on November 08, 2017, 11:41:28 PM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

lulz

Yeah, it's too bad we dont have one of the most unguardable players in the league, who is an incredible creator, and handles the ball better than almost anyone else.

Oh well,

I guess without a lead scorer we are pretty much sunk.

This season was fun while it lasted.

Do we have an elite scorer?  Serious question.  Some guys have really been going off this year.  I think just within this past week:

Lillard: 36, 13, and 5.
Harden: 56, 13, 2. 
LeBron had his 57, 11, 7, 3, 2
Seems like Giannis drops 40 every other game
Beal has already gone for 40

What's most impressive about these guys is not just their ability to put up a ridiculous amount of points, but impact the game in so many other ways.  Truly remarkable players.

And we have more wins than all of those teams. 

Our guy is playing within a system for the first time in his career.

Impressive though, finding something about this team to complain about right now!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 08, 2017, 11:45:22 PM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

lulz

Yeah, it's too bad we dont have one of the most unguardable players in the league, who is an incredible creator, and handles the ball better than almost anyone else.

Oh well,

I guess without a lead scorer we are pretty much sunk.

This season was fun while it lasted.

Do we have an elite scorer?  Serious question.  Some guys have really been going off this year.  I think just within this past week:

Lillard: 36, 13, and 5.
Harden: 56, 13, 2. 
LeBron had his 57, 11, 7, 3, 2
Seems like Giannis drops 40 every other game
Beal has already gone for 40

What's most impressive about these guys is not just their ability to put up a ridiculous amount of points, but impact the game in so many other ways.  Truly remarkable players.

And we have more wins than all of those teams. 

Our guy is playing within a system for the first time in his career.

Impressive though, finding something about this team to complain about right now!

Sure do.  I love this team - not a single complaint.  Playing great basketball.  Have continually praised Brown, Tatum, Horford, Rozier, Smart, etc. 

It's hard to believe that some of these studs can drop 20+ in 40 consecutive games.  And others, also fill up the rest of the stat sheet.  And yet, they aren't even good enough to lead their teams to a chip!  What a competitive league of stars.   
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: wayupnorth on November 08, 2017, 11:49:23 PM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

lulz

Yeah, it's too bad we dont have one of the most unguardable players in the league, who is an incredible creator, and handles the ball better than almost anyone else.

Oh well,

I guess without a lead scorer we are pretty much sunk.

This season was fun while it lasted.

Do we have an elite scorer?  Serious question.  Some guys have really been going off this year.  I think just within this past week:

Lillard: 36, 13, and 5.
Harden: 56, 13, 2. 
LeBron had his 57, 11, 7, 3, 2
Seems like Giannis drops 40 every other game
Beal has already gone for 40

What's most impressive about these guys is not just their ability to put up a ridiculous amount of points, but impact the game in so many other ways.  Truly remarkable players.

Good thing all those guys have meshed super well with a team of guys they had never played with before and are 10 and 2.

Not some of those other teams sure are lucky.

I wish we had two starters 21 and under making an impact, while having an elite point who controls the tempo and gets other involved.

Not, sure is a tough time to be a Celtics fan.

Sure wish I was a Blazers or Wizards fab, they sure are set.

When you are comparing dudes to LBJ, Harden, and Giannis, is that supposed to be a diss?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Jiri Welsch on November 08, 2017, 11:51:22 PM
My only ”complaint” is that Morris has a little Jordan Crawford in him, but they were falling tonight!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: wayupnorth on November 08, 2017, 11:51:35 PM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

lulz

Yeah, it's too bad we dont have one of the most unguardable players in the league, who is an incredible creator, and handles the ball better than almost anyone else.

Oh well,

I guess without a lead scorer we are pretty much sunk.

This season was fun while it lasted.

Do we have an elite scorer?  Serious question.  Some guys have really been going off this year.  I think just within this past week:

Lillard: 36, 13, and 5.
Harden: 56, 13, 2. 
LeBron had his 57, 11, 7, 3, 2
Seems like Giannis drops 40 every other game
Beal has already gone for 40

What's most impressive about these guys is not just their ability to put up a ridiculous amount of points, but impact the game in so many other ways.  Truly remarkable players.

And we have more wins than all of those teams. 

Our guy is playing within a system for the first time in his career.

Impressive though, finding something about this team to complain about right now!

Sure do.  I love this team - not a single complaint.  Playing great basketball.  Have continually praised Brown, Tatum, Horford, Rozier, Smart, etc. 

It's hard to believe that some of these studs can drop 20+ in 40 consecutive games.  And others, also fill up the rest of the stat sheet.  And yet, they aren't even good enough to lead their teams to a chip!  What a competitive league of stars.

Lol

I would post the meme with the judge from Billy Madison, but I don't want you to report me.

Your dislike of Kyrie is just getting more and more wild.

Everyone knows 20 point games are cooler than wins, right?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: CelticsElite on November 08, 2017, 11:52:27 PM
Laker fans coping  ;D

“-Lopez missed 4 wide open 3s
-KCP airballed a wide open 3
-Hart missed a wide open 3
-Kuz missed an easy layup, an easy baby hook off a missed free throw, and made a mess of a 4 on 2 fastbreak
-Brewer missed a wide open 3 and an easy layup

If half of this shots go in, we win this game, even while getting ridiculously out rebounded on the offensive glass.”


“hopefully next game the refs can at least call it fairly.”


“Lonzo played fine tonight. His defense and effort level impressed me”

http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=183251&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=1950
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 08, 2017, 11:55:30 PM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

lulz

Yeah, it's too bad we dont have one of the most unguardable players in the league, who is an incredible creator, and handles the ball better than almost anyone else.

Oh well,

I guess without a lead scorer we are pretty much sunk.

This season was fun while it lasted.

Do we have an elite scorer?  Serious question.  Some guys have really been going off this year.  I think just within this past week:

Lillard: 36, 13, and 5.
Harden: 56, 13, 2. 
LeBron had his 57, 11, 7, 3, 2
Seems like Giannis drops 40 every other game
Beal has already gone for 40

What's most impressive about these guys is not just their ability to put up a ridiculous amount of points, but impact the game in so many other ways.  Truly remarkable players.

And we have more wins than all of those teams. 

Our guy is playing within a system for the first time in his career.

Impressive though, finding something about this team to complain about right now!

Sure do.  I love this team - not a single complaint.  Playing great basketball.  Have continually praised Brown, Tatum, Horford, Rozier, Smart, etc. 

It's hard to believe that some of these studs can drop 20+ in 40 consecutive games.  And others, also fill up the rest of the stat sheet.  And yet, they aren't even good enough to lead their teams to a chip!  What a competitive league of stars.

Lol

I would post the meme with the judge from Billy Madison, but I don't want you to report me.

Your dislike of Kyrie is just getting more and more wild.

Everyone knows 20 point games are cooler than wins, right?

He looks like the equivalent of a "game manager" in the NFL.  That ish actually worked really well for the 49ers for years.  I realize he'll look a lot better with time, too.  It'd just be refreshing for people to acknowledge how well he's actually playing to this point.  If that sounds wild, so be it.  And I've given you like 5x as many TPs as deserved "reports."

Edit: Please specify exactly what aspects of my previous post suggest that my dislike of Kyrie is "getting more and more wild."  Please be as specific as possible, so that we can add a little bit of substance to the convo (if that's what you'd like, too).
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 08, 2017, 11:59:03 PM
Mark Jackson would love to coach the Lakers . And there are a more than few Laker fans wish he was their coach.  Jackson buttering up Lakers for a shot some day

Walton sucks as a coach. Mark Jackson can't be much worse.

Yeah I have never been impressed too much with Walton.  I live in so cal and so I see him interviewed a lot, makes me so glad we have Brad.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: blink on November 09, 2017, 12:04:39 AM
Laker fans coping  ;D

“-Lopez missed 4 wide open 3s
-KCP airballed a wide open 3
-Hart missed a wide open 3
-Kuz missed an easy layup, an easy baby hook off a missed free throw, and made a mess of a 4 on 2 fastbreak
-Brewer missed a wide open 3 and an easy layup

If half of this shots go in, we win this game, even while getting ridiculously out rebounded on the offensive glass.”


“hopefully next game the refs can at least call it fairly.”


“Lonzo played fine tonight. His defense and effort level impressed me”

http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=183251&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=1950

Lakers fans as usual are delusional.  I have to live around a lot of them here...Ball can never do wrong. 

We saw tonight how horrible the Lakers on ball and help D is.  Literally anyone from our team who took it strong to the bucket could get to the rim.  They are althetic and long, but the Lakers bbiq is poor.  I saw literally one play that Ball really hustled when he ran down kyrie's layup.  I saw Randle hustle on d consistantly.  Do any of their other guys play d at all?

If the lakers start losing, it could go pretty bad for them.  They have a lot of me first guys on that team.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: wayupnorth on November 09, 2017, 12:06:19 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

lulz

Yeah, it's too bad we dont have one of the most unguardable players in the league, who is an incredible creator, and handles the ball better than almost anyone else.

Oh well,

I guess without a lead scorer we are pretty much sunk.

This season was fun while it lasted.

Do we have an elite scorer?  Serious question.  Some guys have really been going off this year.  I think just within this past week:

Lillard: 36, 13, and 5.
Harden: 56, 13, 2. 
LeBron had his 57, 11, 7, 3, 2
Seems like Giannis drops 40 every other game
Beal has already gone for 40

What's most impressive about these guys is not just their ability to put up a ridiculous amount of points, but impact the game in so many other ways.  Truly remarkable players.

And we have more wins than all of those teams. 

Our guy is playing within a system for the first time in his career.

Impressive though, finding something about this team to complain about right now!

Sure do.  I love this team - not a single complaint.  Playing great basketball.  Have continually praised Brown, Tatum, Horford, Rozier, Smart, etc. 

It's hard to believe that some of these studs can drop 20+ in 40 consecutive games.  And others, also fill up the rest of the stat sheet.  And yet, they aren't even good enough to lead their teams to a chip!  What a competitive league of stars.

Lol

I would post the meme with the judge from Billy Madison, but I don't want you to report me.

Your dislike of Kyrie is just getting more and more wild.

Everyone knows 20 point games are cooler than wins, right?

He looks like the equivalent of a "game manager" in the NFL.  That ish actually worked really well for the 49ers for years.  I realize he'll look a lot better with time, too.  It'd just be refreshing for people to acknowledge how well he's actually playing to this point.  If that sounds wild, so be it.  And I've given you like 5x as many TPs as deserved "reports."

Edit: Please specify exactly what aspects of my previous post suggest that my dislike of Kyrie is "getting more and more wild."  Please be as specific as possible, so that we can add a little bit of substance to the convo (if that's what you'd like, too).

As a 49er fan, comparing Kyrie to a game manager, Aka Alex Smiff, is so off base I don't know where to begin.

Really terrible comparison, truly, no bueno.

Also, you said you would give Kyrie the benefit of the doubt. Here we are, 10-2, and you are hating harder than ever.

That is the getting wild aspect.

You are a smart dude, quit acting like you don't know what's up.

Bow to Kyrie the Point God.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: D Dub on November 09, 2017, 12:11:48 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

lulz

Yeah, it's too bad we dont have one of the most unguardable players in the league, who is an incredible creator, and handles the ball better than almost anyone else.

Oh well,

I guess without a lead scorer we are pretty much sunk.

This season was fun while it lasted.

Do we have an elite scorer?  Serious question.  Some guys have really been going off this year.  I think just within this past week:

Lillard: 36, 13, and 5.
Harden: 56, 13, 2. 
LeBron had his 57, 11, 7, 3, 2
Seems like Giannis drops 40 every other game
Beal has already gone for 40

What's most impressive about these guys is not just their ability to put up a ridiculous amount of points, but impact the game in so many other ways.  Truly remarkable players.

And we have more wins than all of those teams. 

Our guy is playing within a system for the first time in his career.

Impressive though, finding something about this team to complain about right now!

Sure do.  I love this team - not a single complaint.  Playing great basketball.  Have continually praised Brown, Tatum, Horford, Rozier, Smart, etc. 

It's hard to believe that some of these studs can drop 20+ in 40 consecutive games.  And others, also fill up the rest of the stat sheet.  And yet, they aren't even good enough to lead their teams to a chip!  What a competitive league of stars.

Lol

I would post the meme with the judge from Billy Madison, but I don't want you to report me.

Your dislike of Kyrie is just getting more and more wild.

Everyone knows 20 point games are cooler than wins, right?

He looks like the equivalent of a "game manager" in the NFL.  That ish actually worked really well for the 49ers for years.  I realize he'll look a lot better with time, too.  It'd just be refreshing for people to acknowledge how well he's actually playing to this point.  If that sounds wild, so be it.  And I've given you like 5x as many TPs as deserved "reports."

Edit: Please specify exactly what aspects of my previous post suggest that my dislike of Kyrie is "getting more and more wild."  Please be as specific as possible, so that we can add a little bit of substance to the convo (if that's what you'd like, too).

I feel we have several elite scorers.

The offense is still really raw, you can tell they are all learning each other’s tendencies.

But we are winning in spite of that.

It’s just remarkable that those same perfect strangers can defend so well together all ready. 

Credit Brad for getting them all to buy in. 

Kyrie especially.   Guy was a career ball hog before coming here.  But you can see the progression happening.  Early shot clock iso’s have fallen off for him.   

Isaiah was electric, better than Kyrie last year.   But five years his elder and spendier, Danny made a business decision that aligns with the rest of his (presumably) keeper players. 

Classic short term pain, long term gain move. 

Will be cool to see. 

I mean how ballsy is Danny to rebuild a ECF team on the fly, and end up with a slightly better positioned, completely different ECF contending team?   
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: mr. dee on November 09, 2017, 12:32:25 AM
Looks like Kyrie is also hurt, but nothing serious thankfully.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PqGm-XNeS4
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on November 09, 2017, 12:32:34 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

lulz

Yeah, it's too bad we dont have one of the most unguardable players in the league, who is an incredible creator, and handles the ball better than almost anyone else.

Oh well,

I guess without a lead scorer we are pretty much sunk.

This season was fun while it lasted.

Do we have an elite scorer?  Serious question.  Some guys have really been going off this year.  I think just within this past week:

Lillard: 36, 13, and 5.
Harden: 56, 13, 2. 
LeBron had his 57, 11, 7, 3, 2
Seems like Giannis drops 40 every other game
Beal has already gone for 40

What's most impressive about these guys is not just their ability to put up a ridiculous amount of points, but impact the game in so many other ways.  Truly remarkable players.

And we have more wins than all of those teams. 

Our guy is playing within a system for the first time in his career.

Impressive though, finding something about this team to complain about right now!

Sure do.  I love this team - not a single complaint.  Playing great basketball.  Have continually praised Brown, Tatum, Horford, Rozier, Smart, etc. 

It's hard to believe that some of these studs can drop 20+ in 40 consecutive games.  And others, also fill up the rest of the stat sheet.  And yet, they aren't even good enough to lead their teams to a chip!  What a competitive league of stars.

Lol

I would post the meme with the judge from Billy Madison, but I don't want you to report me.

Your dislike of Kyrie is just getting more and more wild.

Everyone knows 20 point games are cooler than wins, right?

He looks like the equivalent of a "game manager" in the NFL.  That ish actually worked really well for the 49ers for years.  I realize he'll look a lot better with time, too.  It'd just be refreshing for people to acknowledge how well he's actually playing to this point.  If that sounds wild, so be it.  And I've given you like 5x as many TPs as deserved "reports."

Edit: Please specify exactly what aspects of my previous post suggest that my dislike of Kyrie is "getting more and more wild."  Please be as specific as possible, so that we can add a little bit of substance to the convo (if that's what you'd like, too).
"game manager"

"Alex Smith"

lol

You hate this guy so much
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on November 09, 2017, 12:35:20 AM
Looks like Kyrie is also hurt, but nothing serious thankfully.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PqGm-XNeS4
hes been decently fragile throughout his career. Pretty concerning.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on November 09, 2017, 12:38:48 AM
I feel we have several elite scorers.
no we dont.

Irving is an elite scorer.

Horford is a great offensive player, but far from an elite scorer. Brown isnt a great scorer. Hes an OK one and could eventually be a really good one. Morris is pretty decent but a far cry from elite. Tatum is pretty good too and he could eventually become an elite scorer, but no way hes there right now.

No one else on the team is good at scoring.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: wayupnorth on November 09, 2017, 12:39:48 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

lulz

Yeah, it's too bad we dont have one of the most unguardable players in the league, who is an incredible creator, and handles the ball better than almost anyone else.

Oh well,

I guess without a lead scorer we are pretty much sunk.

This season was fun while it lasted.

Do we have an elite scorer?  Serious question.  Some guys have really been going off this year.  I think just within this past week:

Lillard: 36, 13, and 5.
Harden: 56, 13, 2. 
LeBron had his 57, 11, 7, 3, 2
Seems like Giannis drops 40 every other game
Beal has already gone for 40

What's most impressive about these guys is not just their ability to put up a ridiculous amount of points, but impact the game in so many other ways.  Truly remarkable players.

And we have more wins than all of those teams. 

Our guy is playing within a system for the first time in his career.

Impressive though, finding something about this team to complain about right now!

Sure do.  I love this team - not a single complaint.  Playing great basketball.  Have continually praised Brown, Tatum, Horford, Rozier, Smart, etc. 

It's hard to believe that some of these studs can drop 20+ in 40 consecutive games.  And others, also fill up the rest of the stat sheet.  And yet, they aren't even good enough to lead their teams to a chip!  What a competitive league of stars.

Lol

I would post the meme with the judge from Billy Madison, but I don't want you to report me.

Your dislike of Kyrie is just getting more and more wild.

Everyone knows 20 point games are cooler than wins, right?

He looks like the equivalent of a "game manager" in the NFL.  That ish actually worked really well for the 49ers for years.  I realize he'll look a lot better with time, too.  It'd just be refreshing for people to acknowledge how well he's actually playing to this point.  If that sounds wild, so be it.  And I've given you like 5x as many TPs as deserved "reports."

Edit: Please specify exactly what aspects of my previous post suggest that my dislike of Kyrie is "getting more and more wild."  Please be as specific as possible, so that we can add a little bit of substance to the convo (if that's what you'd like, too).
"game manager"

"Alex Smith"

lol

You hate this guy so much

We don't always agree, but thank you so much, for pointing out how ridiculous it is to compare Kyrie to Alex smiff.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: D Dub on November 09, 2017, 12:49:39 AM
I feel we have several elite scorers.
no we dont.

Irving is an elite scorer.

Horford is a great offensive player, but far from an elite scorer. Brown isnt a great scorer. Hes an OK one and could eventually be a really good one. Morris is pretty decent but a far cry from elite. Tatum is pretty good too and he could eventually become an elite scorer, but no way hes there right now.

No one else on the team is good at scoring.

Horford is the best 3pt shooting big in the league right now.  On top of all else he does.   To me, that’s top of the heap. Plus Kyrie, Tatum - who can score from anywhere - of of course Hayward waiting in the wings. 

I just think we are seeing ugly offense because it’s hard to teach a lot of nuanced offensive sets to such a young, diverse group. 

Once this team really learns what Brad is trying to do offensively, we will be able to beat anyone. 
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 09, 2017, 01:31:18 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

lulz

Yeah, it's too bad we dont have one of the most unguardable players in the league, who is an incredible creator, and handles the ball better than almost anyone else.

Oh well,

I guess without a lead scorer we are pretty much sunk.

This season was fun while it lasted.

Do we have an elite scorer?  Serious question.  Some guys have really been going off this year.  I think just within this past week:

Lillard: 36, 13, and 5.
Harden: 56, 13, 2. 
LeBron had his 57, 11, 7, 3, 2
Seems like Giannis drops 40 every other game
Beal has already gone for 40

What's most impressive about these guys is not just their ability to put up a ridiculous amount of points, but impact the game in so many other ways.  Truly remarkable players.

And we have more wins than all of those teams. 

Our guy is playing within a system for the first time in his career.

Impressive though, finding something about this team to complain about right now!

Sure do.  I love this team - not a single complaint.  Playing great basketball.  Have continually praised Brown, Tatum, Horford, Rozier, Smart, etc. 

It's hard to believe that some of these studs can drop 20+ in 40 consecutive games.  And others, also fill up the rest of the stat sheet.  And yet, they aren't even good enough to lead their teams to a chip!  What a competitive league of stars.

Lol

I would post the meme with the judge from Billy Madison, but I don't want you to report me.

Your dislike of Kyrie is just getting more and more wild.

Everyone knows 20 point games are cooler than wins, right?

He looks like the equivalent of a "game manager" in the NFL.  That ish actually worked really well for the 49ers for years.  I realize he'll look a lot better with time, too.  It'd just be refreshing for people to acknowledge how well he's actually playing to this point.  If that sounds wild, so be it.  And I've given you like 5x as many TPs as deserved "reports."

Edit: Please specify exactly what aspects of my previous post suggest that my dislike of Kyrie is "getting more and more wild."  Please be as specific as possible, so that we can add a little bit of substance to the convo (if that's what you'd like, too).

I feel we have several elite scorers.

The offense is still really raw, you can tell they are all learning each other’s tendencies.

But we are winning in spite of that.

It’s just remarkable that those same perfect strangers can defend so well together all ready. 

Credit Brad for getting them all to buy in. 

Kyrie especially.   Guy was a career ball hog before coming here.  But you can see the progression happening.  Early shot clock iso’s have fallen off for him.   

Isaiah was electric, better than Kyrie last year.   But five years his elder and spendier, Danny made a business decision that aligns with the rest of his (presumably) keeper players. 

Classic short term pain, long term gain move. 

Will be cool to see. 

I mean how ballsy is Danny to rebuild a ECF team on the fly, and end up with a slightly better positioned, completely different ECF contending team?

It was bold, and he probably made the right move.  And yeah, Brad must be doing an incredible job.  Their defense may be enough to put them past CLE this year. 

Sucks that Hayward went down.  Obviously for himself and family, the Celtics, and fans.  He could've been the third go-to-scorer you could rely on in the playoffs.  And then Brown and Tatum look like they're taking turns having 20 pt games at this point.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on November 09, 2017, 01:35:13 AM
I feel we have several elite scorers.
no we dont.

Irving is an elite scorer.

Horford is a great offensive player, but far from an elite scorer. Brown isnt a great scorer. Hes an OK one and could eventually be a really good one. Morris is pretty decent but a far cry from elite. Tatum is pretty good too and he could eventually become an elite scorer, but no way hes there right now.

No one else on the team is good at scoring.

Horford is the best 3pt shooting big in the league right now.  On top of all else he does.   To me, that’s top of the heap. Plus Kyrie, Tatum - who can score from anywhere - of of course Hayward waiting in the wings. 

I just think we are seeing ugly offense because it’s hard to teach a lot of nuanced offensive sets to such a young, diverse group. 

Once this team really learns what Brad is trying to do offensively, we will be able to beat anyone.
If you think Horford and Tatum are elite scorers at this stage in their careers then your bar for elite scoring is really low. That would mean 50+ elite scorers in the NBA.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Ilikesports17 on November 09, 2017, 01:36:25 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

lulz

Yeah, it's too bad we dont have one of the most unguardable players in the league, who is an incredible creator, and handles the ball better than almost anyone else.

Oh well,

I guess without a lead scorer we are pretty much sunk.

This season was fun while it lasted.

Do we have an elite scorer?  Serious question.  Some guys have really been going off this year.  I think just within this past week:

Lillard: 36, 13, and 5.
Harden: 56, 13, 2. 
LeBron had his 57, 11, 7, 3, 2
Seems like Giannis drops 40 every other game
Beal has already gone for 40

What's most impressive about these guys is not just their ability to put up a ridiculous amount of points, but impact the game in so many other ways.  Truly remarkable players.

And we have more wins than all of those teams. 

Our guy is playing within a system for the first time in his career.

Impressive though, finding something about this team to complain about right now!

Sure do.  I love this team - not a single complaint.  Playing great basketball.  Have continually praised Brown, Tatum, Horford, Rozier, Smart, etc. 

It's hard to believe that some of these studs can drop 20+ in 40 consecutive games.  And others, also fill up the rest of the stat sheet.  And yet, they aren't even good enough to lead their teams to a chip!  What a competitive league of stars.

Lol

I would post the meme with the judge from Billy Madison, but I don't want you to report me.

Your dislike of Kyrie is just getting more and more wild.

Everyone knows 20 point games are cooler than wins, right?

He looks like the equivalent of a "game manager" in the NFL.  That ish actually worked really well for the 49ers for years.  I realize he'll look a lot better with time, too.  It'd just be refreshing for people to acknowledge how well he's actually playing to this point.  If that sounds wild, so be it.  And I've given you like 5x as many TPs as deserved "reports."

Edit: Please specify exactly what aspects of my previous post suggest that my dislike of Kyrie is "getting more and more wild."  Please be as specific as possible, so that we can add a little bit of substance to the convo (if that's what you'd like, too).

I feel we have several elite scorers.

The offense is still really raw, you can tell they are all learning each other’s tendencies.

But we are winning in spite of that.

It’s just remarkable that those same perfect strangers can defend so well together all ready. 

Credit Brad for getting them all to buy in. 

Kyrie especially.   Guy was a career ball hog before coming here.  But you can see the progression happening.  Early shot clock iso’s have fallen off for him.   

Isaiah was electric, better than Kyrie last year.   But five years his elder and spendier, Danny made a business decision that aligns with the rest of his (presumably) keeper players. 

Classic short term pain, long term gain move. 

Will be cool to see. 

I mean how ballsy is Danny to rebuild a ECF team on the fly, and end up with a slightly better positioned, completely different ECF contending team?

It was bold, and he probably made the right move.  And yeah, Brad must be doing an incredible job.  Their defense may be enough to put them past CLE this year. 

Sucks that Hayward went down.  Obviously for himself and family, the Celtics, and fans.  He could've been the third go-to-scorer you could rely on in the playoffs.  And then Brown and Tatum look like they're taking turns having 20 pt games at this point.
"probably made the right move"

this is inconsistent with the idea that Irving is NBAs Alex Smith. If you think its a good move, you must also think Irving is a stud. No other way it makes sense.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 09, 2017, 01:36:40 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

lulz

Yeah, it's too bad we dont have one of the most unguardable players in the league, who is an incredible creator, and handles the ball better than almost anyone else.

Oh well,

I guess without a lead scorer we are pretty much sunk.

This season was fun while it lasted.

Do we have an elite scorer?  Serious question.  Some guys have really been going off this year.  I think just within this past week:

Lillard: 36, 13, and 5.
Harden: 56, 13, 2. 
LeBron had his 57, 11, 7, 3, 2
Seems like Giannis drops 40 every other game
Beal has already gone for 40

What's most impressive about these guys is not just their ability to put up a ridiculous amount of points, but impact the game in so many other ways.  Truly remarkable players.

And we have more wins than all of those teams. 

Our guy is playing within a system for the first time in his career.

Impressive though, finding something about this team to complain about right now!

Sure do.  I love this team - not a single complaint.  Playing great basketball.  Have continually praised Brown, Tatum, Horford, Rozier, Smart, etc. 

It's hard to believe that some of these studs can drop 20+ in 40 consecutive games.  And others, also fill up the rest of the stat sheet.  And yet, they aren't even good enough to lead their teams to a chip!  What a competitive league of stars.

Lol

I would post the meme with the judge from Billy Madison, but I don't want you to report me.

Your dislike of Kyrie is just getting more and more wild.

Everyone knows 20 point games are cooler than wins, right?

He looks like the equivalent of a "game manager" in the NFL.  That ish actually worked really well for the 49ers for years.  I realize he'll look a lot better with time, too.  It'd just be refreshing for people to acknowledge how well he's actually playing to this point.  If that sounds wild, so be it.  And I've given you like 5x as many TPs as deserved "reports."

Edit: Please specify exactly what aspects of my previous post suggest that my dislike of Kyrie is "getting more and more wild."  Please be as specific as possible, so that we can add a little bit of substance to the convo (if that's what you'd like, too).
"game manager"

"Alex Smith"

lol

You hate this guy so much

We don't always agree, but thank you so much, for pointing out how ridiculous it is to compare Kyrie to Alex smiff.

It was meant to be a compliment.  Alex Smith looked like the GOAT against the Patriots defense this year (actually true). 
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jdz101 on November 09, 2017, 04:00:05 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/WgTuK0I84mEEw/giphy.gif)

Lol I haven't seen baiting like this since Lrbrd stopped posting.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 09, 2017, 04:14:56 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/WgTuK0I84mEEw/giphy.gif)

Lol I haven't seen baiting like this since Lrbrd stopped posting.

Is any part untrue?
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 09, 2017, 04:23:13 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/WgTuK0I84mEEw/giphy.gif)

Lol I haven't seen baiting like this since Lrbrd stopped posting.

Is any part untrue?
The part where you implied Kyrie isn't a suitable lead scorer.

It's to the point of ridiculousness lol. We lose two starters for one game, Kyrie happens to shoot badly (almost as if the entire defence was focused on him, crazy!) and you pull out this nonsense.

It's really boring
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 09, 2017, 04:34:46 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/WgTuK0I84mEEw/giphy.gif)

Lol I haven't seen baiting like this since Lrbrd stopped posting.

Is any part untrue?
The part where you implied Kyrie isn't a suitable lead scorer.

It's to the point of ridiculousness lol. We lose two starters for one game, Kyrie happens to shoot badly (almost as if the entire defence was focused on him, crazy!) and you pull out this nonsense.

It's really boring

Let's talk when he starts playing more than 1 quarter.  This is the franchise, correct?  That's what i continue to read here.  So, per Boston tradition, I'd like KI to prove she deserves all of this admiration in Boston so quickly. 

I don't remember your posts ever changing my worldview, but I apologize if mine aren't tickling your fancy.  I'll keep trying.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: gouki88 on November 09, 2017, 05:01:35 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/WgTuK0I84mEEw/giphy.gif)

Lol I haven't seen baiting like this since Lrbrd stopped posting.

Is any part untrue?
The part where you implied Kyrie isn't a suitable lead scorer.

It's to the point of ridiculousness lol. We lose two starters for one game, Kyrie happens to shoot badly (almost as if the entire defence was focused on him, crazy!) and you pull out this nonsense.

It's really boring

Let's talk when he starts playing more than 1 quarter.  This is the franchise, correct?  That's what i continue to read here.  So, per Boston tradition, I'd like KI to prove she deserves all of this admiration in Boston so quickly. 

I don't remember your posts ever changing my worldview, but I apologize if mine aren't tickling your fancy.  I'll keep trying.
Very mature
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 09, 2017, 05:04:30 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/WgTuK0I84mEEw/giphy.gif)

Lol I haven't seen baiting like this since Lrbrd stopped posting.

Is any part untrue?
The part where you implied Kyrie isn't a suitable lead scorer.

It's to the point of ridiculousness lol. We lose two starters for one game, Kyrie happens to shoot badly (almost as if the entire defence was focused on him, crazy!) and you pull out this nonsense.

It's really boring

Let's talk when he starts playing more than 1 quarter.  This is the franchise, correct?  That's what i continue to read here.  So, per Boston tradition, I'd like KI to prove she deserves all of this admiration in Boston so quickly. 

I don't remember your posts ever changing my worldview, but I apologize if mine aren't tickling your fancy.  I'll keep trying.
Very mature


T-to-the-P!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Erik on November 09, 2017, 05:16:48 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/WgTuK0I84mEEw/giphy.gif)

Lol I haven't seen baiting like this since Lrbrd stopped posting.

Is any part untrue?
The part where you implied Kyrie isn't a suitable lead scorer.

It's to the point of ridiculousness lol. We lose two starters for one game, Kyrie happens to shoot badly (almost as if the entire defence was focused on him, crazy!) and you pull out this nonsense.

It's really boring

Let's talk when he starts playing more than 1 quarter.  This is the franchise, correct?  That's what i continue to read here.  So, per Boston tradition, I'd like KI to prove she deserves all of this admiration in Boston so quickly. 

I don't remember your posts ever changing my worldview, but I apologize if mine aren't tickling your fancy.  I'll keep trying.

(http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/wthayta.gif)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: jdz101 on November 09, 2017, 05:17:30 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/WgTuK0I84mEEw/giphy.gif)

Lol I haven't seen baiting like this since Lrbrd stopped posting.

Is any part untrue?
The part where you implied Kyrie isn't a suitable lead scorer.

It's to the point of ridiculousness lol. We lose two starters for one game, Kyrie happens to shoot badly (almost as if the entire defence was focused on him, crazy!) and you pull out this nonsense.

It's really boring

Let's talk when he starts playing more than 1 quarter.  This is the franchise, correct?  That's what i continue to read here.  So, per Boston tradition, I'd like KI to prove she deserves all of this admiration in Boston so quickly. 

I don't remember your posts ever changing my worldview, but I apologize if mine aren't tickling your fancy.  I'll keep trying.

Referring to Kyrie as "she"...come on man...

No-one here is denying Isaiah went supernova last season, but even despite that statistical monster of a season, Kyrie is still better as a net package than Isaiah was. Look at the ratings and defensive numbers so far. He has been fantastic. Just last game he carried us down the stretch from a scoring perspective.

Expecting a record season from the best offensive guy every year is absurd.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 09, 2017, 05:48:13 AM
It took IT a year to adjust to his team, also another year to adjust when the defenses are focusing on him (remember prior playoffs).

Some posters are just being unfair and ridiculous, even when they give out praise you can see the veiled insults. I still can't bring myself to cheer to root for Kyrie, and I don't expect to start soon. But I can see that some of my concerns are quelled. IT was great for us, but he is not part of the team anymore. One player leaves and suddenly they are treated as gods while forgetting their flaws.

We didn't have Horford, we lost Tatum. Our spacing was horrible, our player movement were horrible. As good as Baynes played, he couldnt replace what Al brought to the team, spacing, passing, screening and most of all, having someone who can draw attention from Kyrie, even for a bit.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: A Future of Stevens on November 09, 2017, 06:48:20 AM
So Lonzo continued to look like garbage to me. However, I think the fakers got a real player in that Kuzma kid. He looks awesome for the modern 4.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Celtics4ever on November 09, 2017, 06:50:15 AM
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We didn't have Horford, we lost Tatum. Our spacing was horrible, our player movement were horrible. As good as Baynes played, he couldnt replace what Al brought to the team, spacing, passing, screening and most of all, having someone who can draw attention from Kyrie, even for a bit.

We were toying with the Lakers most of the night.  Kyrie stated:

Quote
"I think that some of the plays that we were making earlier, it was unbelievable,” Irving said. But he acknowledged that Boston got a little too fancy at times after that. "Ten million dollar move with a five-cent finish at times, and it caught up with us.

At times we looked sloppy and it made the game closer.   LA wanted to beat us bad.   We also really need Al.

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. I still can't bring myself to cheer to root for Kyrie, and I don't expect to start soon

In my case, I root for the name in front of the jersey more than the name on the back.   Meaning I root for the Celtics.  It has always helped me to stay with the team through all the trades.  Other guys I know fall in love with players and root for them more.   Everyone is different.  I hope your still enjoying the games enough.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: wayupnorth on November 09, 2017, 09:22:55 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/WgTuK0I84mEEw/giphy.gif)

Lol I haven't seen baiting like this since Lrbrd stopped posting.

Is any part untrue?

yes
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: RockinRyA on November 09, 2017, 09:32:13 AM
Quote
We didn't have Horford, we lost Tatum. Our spacing was horrible, our player movement were horrible. As good as Baynes played, he couldnt replace what Al brought to the team, spacing, passing, screening and most of all, having someone who can draw attention from Kyrie, even for a bit.

We were toying with the Lakers most of the night.  Kyrie stated:

Quote
"I think that some of the plays that we were making earlier, it was unbelievable,” Irving said. But he acknowledged that Boston got a little too fancy at times after that. "Ten million dollar move with a five-cent finish at times, and it caught up with us.

At times we looked sloppy and it made the game closer.   LA wanted to beat us bad.   We also really need Al.

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. I still can't bring myself to cheer to root for Kyrie, and I don't expect to start soon

In my case, I root for the name in front of the jersey more than the name on the back.   Meaning I root for the Celtics.  It has always helped me to stay with the team through all the trades.  Other guys I know fall in love with players and root for them more.   Everyone is different.  I hope your still enjoying the games enough.

Sure, however even at the start of the game before our lead grew you could tell the spacing was off. Ball movement was worse as our off-ball actions. They played a factor in how bad Kyrie shot.  We missed Horford although our defense at least made up for it.

I root for the Celtics, but there's a difference between cheering for guys like PP, Walter, Battie than for guys like Blount. I hope you get what I mean. I always wish the players on the Celtics to do well whoever they are, its just that there are certain players that I feel good about.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: notthebowler on November 09, 2017, 11:03:41 AM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/WgTuK0I84mEEw/giphy.gif)

Lol I haven't seen baiting like this since Lrbrd stopped posting.

Is any part untrue?

yes

Why would someone with the username tarheels23 have an irrational dislike for a player who went to Duke?  I'm sure someone might have an answer, but it's a mystery to me.  Perhaps we'd be better off if our point guard was Ray Felton.   ;)
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: wayupnorth on November 09, 2017, 02:56:52 PM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/WgTuK0I84mEEw/giphy.gif)

Lol I haven't seen baiting like this since Lrbrd stopped posting.

Is any part untrue?

yes

Why would someone with the username tarheels23 have an irrational dislike for a player who went to Duke?  I'm sure someone might have an answer, but it's a mystery to me.  Perhaps we'd be better off if our point guard was Ray Felton.   ;)

I myself am a huge UNC fan.

Doesn't mean I'd rather have Rashard McCants or Sean May on the team over Kyrie or Jaysen.
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: smokeablount on November 09, 2017, 04:45:11 PM
Quote
We didn't have Horford, we lost Tatum. Our spacing was horrible, our player movement were horrible. As good as Baynes played, he couldnt replace what Al brought to the team, spacing, passing, screening and most of all, having someone who can draw attention from Kyrie, even for a bit.

We were toying with the Lakers most of the night.  Kyrie stated:

Quote
"I think that some of the plays that we were making earlier, it was unbelievable,” Irving said. But he acknowledged that Boston got a little too fancy at times after that. "Ten million dollar move with a five-cent finish at times, and it caught up with us.

At times we looked sloppy and it made the game closer.   LA wanted to beat us bad.   We also really need Al.

Quote
. I still can't bring myself to cheer to root for Kyrie, and I don't expect to start soon

In my case, I root for the name in front of the jersey more than the name on the back.   Meaning I root for the Celtics.  It has always helped me to stay with the team through all the trades.  Other guys I know fall in love with players and root for them more.   Everyone is different.  I hope your still enjoying the games enough.

Sure, however even at the start of the game before our lead grew you could tell the spacing was off. Ball movement was worse as our off-ball actions. They played a factor in how bad Kyrie shot.  We missed Horford although our defense at least made up for it.

I root for the Celtics, but there's a difference between cheering for guys like PP, Walter, Battie than for guys like Blount. I hope you get what I mean. I always wish the players on the Celtics to do well whoever they are, its just that there are certain players that I feel good about.

Hey!  Smokeablount says leave Mark Blount out of this!
Title: Re: Lakers (5-5) at Celtics (9-2) Game #12 11/8/17
Post by: Boston Garden Leprechaun on November 09, 2017, 10:15:55 PM
Woof.  Looks like we're still in search of a lead scorer.  It's always nice to see the vets stepping up on nights like this, though - Baynes, Morris.  Hopefully as Jaylen and Tatum progress, we won't need someone to score 20+ in like 40 consecutive games.  Gotta score the ball to contend with the elite.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/WgTuK0I84mEEw/giphy.gif)

Lol I haven't seen baiting like this since Lrbrd stopped posting.

he was horrendous in his postings