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TripletDaddy · 02-21-2008, 03:38 AM

WOW. win or lose tonight, this has been an awesome game. 3 mins left.....lets go lakers.

TripletDaddy · 02-21-2008, 04:02 AM

I am sensing a return of swagger that I have not seen in the Lakers since....well, the days of the 3peat.

This team is for real. This year.

And what happens when Bynum comes back?

Yowza!

Detroitdad · 02-21-2008, 04:29 AM

I think Shaq looked a great deal better than many thought he would look as well.

The Suns trade is going to make them very dangerous. I think the Lakers can beat them because of their incredible depth, but I am not sure that the Spurs even with....Kurt Thomas!!!! can beat the Suns, nor the Mavs and everyone else, except maybe the Jazz.

Playoffs are a long way off, but man there are going to be some incredible playoff series out West.

Surfah · 02-21-2008, 04:52 AM

The Lakers are legit. This team without Bynum can go on a run. With Bynum, the Bynum pre-injury, they can win it.

The Suns are a farce. 5-12 against playoff teams. They have no defense. They traded their two best defensive players.

I still think San Antonio has to be the favorite by virtue that they are the defending champs. The Lakers are right there. And right now I have to say the Jazz are right there behind them as much as that kills me to admit. With all the hype around the Gasol, Shaq, and Kidd trades the Jazz have flown under the radar with one of the best additions this season in Korver. Deron Williams is the best point guard in the league in my opinion. But 1-10 in the west are good teams.

This should be a great finish to the end of the season and the western conference playoffs should be amazing.

TripletDaddy · 02-21-2008, 04:57 AM

I was surprised. The second Shaq took off his warmups, you could see that it was more "in-shape Shaq" than "fat shaq," which bodes well for Phx.

His impact on Amare was immediately noticeable. With Shaq patrolling under the basket, Amare doesnt have to pretend to be a center.

I was a bit concerned about Pau in the first half. Maybe it was big game jitters or a desire to do too much, as he picked up silly fouls and was not finishing. Once he settled down, he looked great. He turned and shot over Shaq's head from 10-12 feet a few times.

Kudos to Mitch. He was a whipping boy, but deserves all the props now.

Problem Gasolved!

NorCal Cat · 02-21-2008, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

That's going to be a fun game to watch. The Suns and Lakers have a fun rivalry going and the new trade will only make it more intense. I'm interested to see how Phoenix plays with Kazaam.

I know the NBA is making a comeback when I DVR a non-Jazz game.

You shoulda been watching Celtics - Warriors!

Surfah · 02-21-2008, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

I was surprised. The second Shaq took off his warmups, you could see that it was more "in-shape Shaq" than "fat shaq," which bodes well for Phx.

His impact on Amare was immediately noticeable. With Shaq patrolling under the basket, Amare doesnt have to pretend to be a center.

I was a bit concerned about Pau in the first half. Maybe it was big game jitters or a desire to do too much, as he picked up silly fouls and was not finishing. Once he settled down, he looked great. He turned and shot over Shaq's head from 10-12 feet a few times.

Kudos to Mitch. He was a whipping boy, but deserves all the props now.

Problem Gasolved!

Pau was big. Odom was big. I can't even imagine this team with Bynum back in the fold. To be honest, Bynum going down was probably the best thing for the Lakers and worst thing for the rest of the league. I don't know that Kupchak goes after Gasol if Bynum never got hurt.

Mitch does deserve all the props. What I love about the trade the most is that it just caught everyone off guard. I mean they pulled this thing off without any leaks and it pissed off a ton of people. And it forced the Suns and Mavs to make risky moves. I'm not sure if either of those teams are better because of the trades. They may be better, but their window of opportunity certainly shrank.

YOhio · 02-21-2008, 03:42 PM

I enjoyed seeing Raja bell get bonked on his head. He played horrible yesterday.

JohnnyLingo · 02-22-2008, 12:24 AM

Careful, Triple D.

Don't want you getting too excited over a meaningless regular season game.

Surfah · 02-22-2008, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YOhio

I enjoyed seeing Raja bell get bonked on his head. He played horrible yesterday.

Best part of the night. Kobe killed him and then Shaq delivered the knockout blow. That was a huge ass knot on his head when he was walking to the locker room.

02-21-2008, 03:38 AM	#11
TripletDaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 9,483	WOW. win or lose tonight, this has been an awesome game. 3 mins left.....lets go lakers. __________________ Fitter. Happier. More Productive. "Everyone is against me. Everyone is fawning for 3D's attention and defending him." -- SeattleUte

02-21-2008, 04:02 AM	#12
TripletDaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 9,483	I am sensing a return of swagger that I have not seen in the Lakers since....well, the days of the 3peat. This team is for real. This year. And what happens when Bynum comes back? Yowza! __________________ Fitter. Happier. More Productive. "Everyone is against me. Everyone is fawning for 3D's attention and defending him." -- SeattleUte

02-21-2008, 04:52 AM	#14
Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	The Lakers are legit. This team without Bynum can go on a run. With Bynum, the Bynum pre-injury, they can win it. The Suns are a farce. 5-12 against playoff teams. They have no defense. They traded their two best defensive players. I still think San Antonio has to be the favorite by virtue that they are the defending champs. The Lakers are right there. And right now I have to say the Jazz are right there behind them as much as that kills me to admit. With all the hype around the Gasol, Shaq, and Kidd trades the Jazz have flown under the radar with one of the best additions this season in Korver. Deron Williams is the best point guard in the league in my opinion. But 1-10 in the west are good teams. This should be a great finish to the end of the season and the western conference playoffs should be amazing. __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"

02-21-2008, 04:57 AM	#15
TripletDaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 9,483	I was surprised. The second Shaq took off his warmups, you could see that it was more "in-shape Shaq" than "fat shaq," which bodes well for Phx. His impact on Amare was immediately noticeable. With Shaq patrolling under the basket, Amare doesnt have to pretend to be a center. I was a bit concerned about Pau in the first half. Maybe it was big game jitters or a desire to do too much, as he picked up silly fouls and was not finishing. Once he settled down, he looked great. He turned and shot over Shaq's head from 10-12 feet a few times. Kudos to Mitch. He was a whipping boy, but deserves all the props now. Problem Gasolved! __________________ Fitter. Happier. More Productive. "Everyone is against me. Everyone is fawning for 3D's attention and defending him." -- SeattleUte

02-21-2008, 04:29 AM	#13
Detroitdad Resident Jackass Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Roswell, New Mexico Posts: 1,846	I think Shaq looked a great deal better than many thought he would look as well. The Suns trade is going to make them very dangerous. I think the Lakers can beat them because of their incredible depth, but I am not sure that the Spurs even with....Kurt Thomas!!!! can beat the Suns, nor the Mavs and everyone else, except maybe the Jazz. Playoffs are a long way off, but man there are going to be some incredible playoff series out West.

02-21-2008, 03:42 PM	#18
YOhio AKA SeattleNewt Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,055	I enjoyed seeing Raja bell get bonked on his head. He played horrible yesterday.

02-22-2008, 12:24 AM	#19
JohnnyLingo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,175	Careful, Triple D. Don't want you getting too excited over a meaningless regular season game.