Game Thread -- Lakers at Spurs
If everything is bigger in Texas, so too should be the sweet, sweet spoils of victory, right? First big road test for the depleted purple and gold. Another one of those big games, where the "how" is almost as important as "the result."
BK
Bill Walton called TJ Simers a "brilliant columnist."
What an idiot. I think he should remove his mouthguard when he talks too.
Posted by: Benjamin | January 23, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Hey guys, any links to watch the game online?
Posted by: Allan | January 23, 2008 at 06:08 PM
LET'S GO LAKERS!
LET'S GO!
LET'S GO LAKERS!
LET'S GO!
GOOOOOOOO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 06:08 PM
Go BRUISE BROTHERS!
Posted by: Staples 24 | January 23, 2008 at 06:09 PM
Benjamin,
I like Bill Walton because he's a Bruin, but he sure says some stupid things sometimes.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 06:09 PM
Interesting lineup indeed for the Spurs... B. Barry at PF?? Kobe just put a nice move on Scissorhands!
Posted by: dave m | January 23, 2008 at 06:15 PM
Both of his freethrows? Good job, Kwame!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 06:16 PM
You're having technical problems. Everything posted is crossed out.
Posted by: Rick Friedman | January 23, 2008 at 06:16 PM
Bill Walton is funny. OK Bill, is your son's "ankle" the reason he just made that bad pass/TO?
Posted by: max | January 23, 2008 at 06:16 PM
GO BRUISE BROTHERS!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 06:17 PM
Kwame with the hook!
Posted by: dave m | January 23, 2008 at 06:17 PM
Allan,
Is it available through ESPN.com?
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 06:17 PM
And a dunk!
Posted by: dave m | January 23, 2008 at 06:17 PM
Nice hook shot Kwame!
Wes
Posted by: | January 23, 2008 at 06:19 PM
Vman,
You wrote: Do you study Aikido? I studied Aikido for a spell. A beautiful martial art! I really enjoy the footwork and philosophy behind it, but I find it a little impractical on a beginner and intermediate level.
My response: I did. I'm currently studying a variant of aiki-jujitsu. The footwork is
SUPERB! I rate it in my top 3 of Ba Gua, Muy Thai, Aikido. How do you define
philosophy? It could be the reasons why you strike/move when you do. It
could be the motivation for action. [ it being philosophy. ] I do question the
motivational aspects when looking at "troubled" neighborhoods. :) I think the
teacher affects how practical it is. Drills done at speed exaggerate weakness
in the technique. Either the technique becomes better or a different technique
becomes your staple.
You said: But, in short, I've never trained or spoken with a significant master who has never put at least one person in the hospital over their career.
My response: Interesting .... I'm not sure that that is true of some of the masters
I've trained with/know. I'll certainly ask them. Another facet to consider is the
conditioned response. The faster you move the faster they move. It's not
volitional at higher levels.
Edwin Guerro,
You wrote: I don't know if you are aware that knowing martial arts carry a lot of responsibility if you used it to someone who is not trained and did not apply it for self defense purposes.
My response: umm ... YES! I am extremely aware of this. Circular arts are very
nice for disguising one's "intent". i.e. falling while you have an arm bar or
joint lock. Hypothetically speaking.
Posted by: hobbitmage | January 23, 2008 at 06:20 PM
Great D Kwame.
The Lakers look very confident.
Nice.
Wes
Posted by: | January 23, 2008 at 06:22 PM
Allan,
Thye game is on ESPN 360.
Go to espn, then "scores" then click on the 360 icon by the laker score and download the player (15 seconds) and it's on.
Wes
Posted by: | January 23, 2008 at 06:24 PM
dunk Lamar, dunk
Posted by: pslakerfan | January 23, 2008 at 06:26 PM
MBricka....
Posted by: pslakerfan | January 23, 2008 at 06:27 PM
Tough second foul on Kwame...
not a good start for Mbenga
Posted by: Bzar | January 23, 2008 at 06:27 PM
What;s up with Lamar. He seems really out of it tonight. Bad pass. Missed dunk opportunity.
Posted by: Rick Friedman | January 23, 2008 at 06:28 PM
Why in the hell are they passing to Mbenga!! He hasn't played for two weeks, AND he doesn't know the offense, try setting up other players!!
Posted by: Simone | January 23, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Mbenga is 7 ft tall and a black belt in judo???
That is sick! You don't get black belt without
fighting for YEARS!
He *should* have fantastic sensitivity to physical
movement and great balance. I'll be looking for
that....
If he played the "sticks" he'd have better hand-eye
co-ordination.
Posted by: hobbitmage | January 23, 2008 at 06:31 PM
hobbitmage,
You're confusing VMan and I. Dude, I've got a black belt in Pa Qua (Ba Qua)! Right on!
And you're totally right about circular arts!
Tell me about aiki-jujitsu using Lakers metaphors!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 06:33 PM
How did our big men both have 2 fouls already?
Posted by: Vonislav Waferdenko | January 23, 2008 at 06:33 PM
I'm not sure I remember that last time I was wanting Kwame to get back in there, haha! Well DJ is trying, he's just a little over-amped.
Posted by: dave m | January 23, 2008 at 06:33 PM
Ok nobody panic, calm down... my mojo is on point tonight..DJ is trying too hard, which is understandable because he's trying to get a contract.. longer term.. LO is playing frustrated right now because he's working and not being noticed.. all that aside.. we WILL WIN... I just know..
Posted by: complex brotha | January 23, 2008 at 06:34 PM
Phoenix is down 15 to MIN. Lovin it.
Posted by: pslakerfan | January 23, 2008 at 06:34 PM
Dammit, perimeter D, perimeter D, arrrgggggggghhhhh.
Posted by: pslakerfan | January 23, 2008 at 06:36 PM
Thanks!
I kept looking at FLEA'S old blog and didn't even know there was a new address!
GO LAKERS!!!!
Maneasy
Posted by: Manny | January 23, 2008 at 06:38 PM
Nice way to close the quarter!!!
Posted by: dave m | January 23, 2008 at 06:39 PM
Ha.. I got tha feelin Ha... I got THA FEELIN! HA......
Posted by: complex brotha | January 23, 2008 at 06:40 PM
hobbitmage,
You SHOULDN'T get a black belt for years. I'd say 75% of the schools in the United States are basically belt factories now. The problem isn't as profound in California.
Mbenga doing Judo? That's serious the last art I'd expect him to do. Lanky guys usually suck at Judo. Maybe that's why he choose it.
Man, if he got his black belt from a good school AND he's 7 foot, they guy's got to be good.
Maybe he'll snap one of Manu Ginoblii's limbs tonight. That would be entertaining.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 06:40 PM
why is the blog in italized font. It is not good in the eyes. or just in my browser, and yahoo score is not fnctioning right now, hope they can fix it quick.
Posted by: gov | January 23, 2008 at 06:43 PM
I didn't know it was a foul to be near an Argentinian when he slips.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 06:44 PM
Go Lakers!!!! Smoke them up... Nice 1st quarter for both KB..
Posted by: trio | January 23, 2008 at 06:45 PM
"Kobe Bryant - what a selfish ballhog."
Can't wait to see the people who change their minds about him.
Posted by: Amazing_Happens | January 23, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Nice Sasha!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Yeah,
Lamar's offense looks like it's getting worse every year.
Wes
Posted by: | January 23, 2008 at 06:46 PM
Braveheart's playing great!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 06:46 PM
GO SECOND UNIT!!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 06:47 PM
Dividends.
Posted by: dave m | January 23, 2008 at 06:48 PM
Close that strikethrough BK!
Posted by: Yak | January 23, 2008 at 06:48 PM
Ha... Bayyyyy Bay Bay Bayyyyyyyyyyyyyy Bay, Bayyyyy Bay Bay Bayyyyyyyyyyyyyy Bay, Bayyyyy Bay Bay Bayyyyyyyyyyyyyy Bay.. Bayba Bayba.... Eyes Got THA FEELIN !!!!! HA
Posted by: complex brotha | January 23, 2008 at 06:49 PM
You're having technical problems. Everything posted is crossed out.
Posted by: Rick Friedman | January 23, 2008 at 06:16 PM
use internet explorer and it's not
i have the same problem with mozilla
Posted by: darkhangelsk | January 23, 2008 at 06:51 PM
Pho 13 down at end of 3rd Q. Go MIN.
Posted by: pslakerfan | January 23, 2008 at 06:53 PM
Monster slam from Braveheart and 10 points!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 06:53 PM
Is that Kobe to Ronny or Stockton to Malone????
Posted by: pslakerfan | January 23, 2008 at 06:54 PM
K Brothers,
It's been 20 minutes since your last update. What gives?
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 06:54 PM
wow 10 pt lead!!!
Posted by: darkhangelsk | January 23, 2008 at 06:54 PM
Lakers moving the ball really well -- I wonder if it's the Spurs D not being on cue, or we are just playing great ball. Overall the Lakers definitely look very sharp.
Posted by: Vonislav Waferdenko | January 23, 2008 at 06:55 PM
Kobe damn Bryant !
Posted by: Vman | January 23, 2008 at 06:55 PM
Grrrrrrrrrr I've rekindled my "man crush" on Kobe.. Damn I love this dude... MONEY!!!! How the Logo knew what other GM's didnt, still amazes me.. Logo, Magic, Cap, Shaq, Kobe,D-Fish my fave 5
Posted by: complex brotha | January 23, 2008 at 06:57 PM
Feed the machine!!!!!!
Posted by: Vman | January 23, 2008 at 07:00 PM
We're rebounding great! Centers look good.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 07:01 PM
What a great team leader kobe has become. Not only making every play on the floor, but tutoring the rookie on the bench!
Wes
Posted by: | January 23, 2008 at 07:01 PM
NOOOOIOOO 3s Lamar
Posted by: Vman | January 23, 2008 at 07:02 PM
How did Luke Walton become a rebounding machine?
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 07:03 PM
Wow Lakers look great, but why did Lamar shoot a three? Just never shoot threes Lamar, you're not good at them. And the next possession he gets a dunk, there you go Lamar!
Posted by: Ben Goldberg | January 23, 2008 at 07:03 PM
im just following the game through the boxscore on nba.com,
thaught that AK/BK would post something.. GO LA:)
Posted by: Amar K | January 23, 2008 at 07:04 PM
SUNS GOING TO LOSS TONIGHT!!!
Posted by: Arnold | January 23, 2008 at 07:04 PM
ei guys somethings wrong with yahoo... can u guys give me a link where i can view play by play/boxscores... tnx!
Posted by: look lonely | January 23, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Wes and Jon K,
Thanks a lot guys.
Usually a watch on sopcast or TVants.
Didn't know it was on ESPN 360.
Ronny rocks.
GO LAKERS!!!!
Posted by: Allan | January 23, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Odom will do anything possible to kill the momentum.
Posted by: novolakers | January 23, 2008 at 07:06 PM
guard the 3 LINE and we win
Posted by: Vman | January 23, 2008 at 07:06 PM
LAMAR STOP shooting 3
Posted by: NONZKI | January 23, 2008 at 07:06 PM
LAMAR STOP shooting 3
Posted by: NONZKI | January 23, 2008 at 07:06 PM
any link for this game?
Posted by: darkhangelsk | January 23, 2008 at 07:09 PM
Thank you for the loose ball foul Odom
Posted by: novolakers | January 23, 2008 at 07:12 PM
Manu Ginobili is very possibly the only star in the league who is a better flopper than he is a player
Posted by: Vonislav Waferdenko | January 23, 2008 at 07:12 PM
LOVE the way they didn't buckle when it got close
Posted by: Vman | January 23, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Kobe is tired. Great game KB !!!
ODOM , DO SOMETHING
Posted by: novolakers | January 23, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Question: How many offensive moves does Michael Finley have?
Answer: One
Question: What is that?
Answer: stand outside, catch and shoot 3s
Lakers should probably add this to their defensive scouting
Posted by: Vonislav Waferdenko | January 23, 2008 at 07:14 PM
ei guys somethings wrong with yahoo... can u guys give me a link where i can view play by play/boxscores... tnx!
Posted by: look lonely
in nba.com, and there is a live audio for free :)
but you have to register first if you want the audio
Posted by: darkhangelsk | January 23, 2008 at 07:15 PM
Good first half, go for the throat. Texas hold them tonight.
I'm hanging with Lakers4reals here in Colorado Springs, the way a game should be enjoyed.
Colorado loves the Lakers!
Posted by: Hugo Boss | January 23, 2008 at 07:16 PM
turiaf was so amazing for first half,, i hope he'll continue to play like this...
we're up by 9 points!!!! great game!! but finley is hot from three point range!!
Posted by: darkhangelsk | January 23, 2008 at 07:17 PM
NO MVP! NO PEACE!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Another thing...
Very interesting...
Kobe's interviews have changed in the last few weeks--distinctly.
He always seemed to me like he was posing somewhat, thinking about how he should answer questions instead of just answering them. Not now.
He has a different kind of attitude now, like the mask has fallen off and he realizes he has nothing to hide.
I can’t explain it, but I can see it.
Wes
Posted by: | January 23, 2008 at 07:19 PM
Why does Bill Walton keep talking? I guess when you get over a painful childhood studder you just start talking and never shut up.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Celtics lost! WOO HOO!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Timberwolves are going to beat the Suns? All right! Lakers might still be able to fight for the Pacific if the Suns lose to teams like the TWolves.
Posted by: Ben Goldberg | January 23, 2008 at 07:21 PM
People!
The game is online on ESPN...
Wait, maybe some of you cant download the player.
Wes
Posted by: | January 23, 2008 at 07:21 PM
now what BARKLEY
the lakers duhminated in the first half
GIIIIIINOBLEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: LAGUNERRO | January 23, 2008 at 07:21 PM
What a great first half. The only bad thing was having to wacth/listen to rancid Ric Bucher... guy reminds me of battery acid or skunk juice somehow... with Ken-doll hair. Suck-up synchophant.
Posted by: dave m | January 23, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Suns are about to lose. What a great night!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 23, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Celtics and Phoenix lose,
The stars are aligning and shining on the LA Lake Show
Posted by: Vman | January 23, 2008 at 07:24 PM
I think it's also important to note that the most hated basketball player on the planet known as earth, Manu Ginobli, is not getting away with his eurotrash flopping this year as he has in the past. I hate Manu Ginobli.
Sweet Pea
Posted by: Lloyd "Sweet Pea" Daniels | January 23, 2008 at 07:25 PM
Boston lost. HA HA HA HA. Thats for you KG!
Posted by: NONZKI | January 23, 2008 at 07:25 PM
tnx darkh =)
my internet connection here in the ofc is pathetic so i have to content myself in viewing the play by play hehehe anyway yahoo seems to be working now thanks for your reply
Go Lakers!
Shout out from the philippines!
Posted by: look lonely | January 23, 2008 at 07:25 PM
Did you see that block by Turiaf? on Duncan!!!!!?
Walton and Kwame played well too.
Go Kobe! Go Lakers!!!!
Posted by: Tsiry | January 23, 2008 at 07:25 PM
I agree about the black belt thing. I think they're being earned way too easily. When 3rd graders who have studied for 18 months have that belt it kind of dilutes its significance.
Wes
Posted by: | January 23, 2008 at 07:25 PM
Go Lakers!
Posted by: Faith | January 23, 2008 at 07:26 PM
Who makes his teammates better? I can't hearrrrrrrrrrr yoooo!!!!!! No Bynum, no Ariza and we are leading by 9 in the half.. Are you kidding me? who's the guy behind all these? Haters give me some answers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Lakers! Smoke them up..
Posted by: trio | January 23, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Leandro Barbosa is the most one dimensional player in the NBA. He's a lot like Michael Finley. His offensive capability involves either:
a) dropping his head and charging towards the hoop for a layup
b) waiting for a pass outside the arc
Suns lose!
Yea!
Go Lakers!
Sweet Pea
Posted by: Lloyd "Sweet Pea" Daniels | January 23, 2008 at 07:29 PM
Hey guys.... Yahoo boxscore/play-by-play is functioning now
Posted by: NONZKI | January 23, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Hey, like that idea of hanging out to watch the games together
Is there anyone here in Brazil?
It's pretty difficult to get together to watch the games after midnight (Brazil is 6 hours ahead of Pacific time), but we could do that over the weekends or for the East Coast games.
Posted by: Allan | January 23, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Amare was virtually perfect (14/16), Nash had 16 assists, and they lost by 10. 4 of Phoenix's 13 losses have been the old Lakers and the new Lakers.
Posted by: mel | January 23, 2008 at 07:30 PM
SUNS LOST. CELTICS LOST..
Posted by: Arnold | January 23, 2008 at 07:32 PM
Jon K,
What style of Ba Qua (Pa Qua)? Do you have any idea how hard it
is to find a Ba Qua master to study with? I searched for YEARS!
re: the Lakers and Aikido. That would be WIERD. Kobe is certainly
warrior, but I wouldn't describe him as peaceful. I would say much
more Ba Gua or Judo. There is the essence of whatever you give
him/them will be used against you. [ Shooting vs passing. Perimeter
vs. low post. ]
you wrote: You SHOULDN'T get a black belt for years. I'd say 75% of the schools in the United States are basically belt factories now. The problem isn't as profound in California.
my response: umm ... it depends doesn't it? If you're looking at
shodan as technical skill, then it might not take years. If you're looking
at the philosophical component, then once again it might not take years.
If you're talking about being transmititing the ART, then it definitely
takes years. I spent 7 years on the mat 3 - 5 days a week. Closer
to 7 or 8 days if you consider the sister art that was taught as well.
you wrote: Man, if he got his black belt from a good school AND he's 7 foot, they guy's got to be good.
I would think that the school is less important in Judo, but that would tend
to make the schools better. In general, judo schools don't do well. The
attrition rate is too high. Judokas tend to get hurt over time and suffer
permanent injuries. To get a black belt, he's got to fight at tournaments.
That would expose him to other black belts who are theoretically from
good schools. To put it a different way: Have you ever seen a 3rd
judoka who sucked? I can say that about other arts, but not Judo.
BTW, I don't think I confused you with Vman. I was copying from
the last post/thread. I could be wrong though ... :)
Posted by: hobbitmage | January 23, 2008 at 07:33 PM
I remember just a month or so ago.
The only hope--and it was rail thin--the only hope for the Lakers to keep Kobe and step back from the abyss was the improbable hope of leaving the off season's turmoil behind and winning immediately.
Lo and behold, that's exactly what happened.
Wes
Posted by: | January 23, 2008 at 07:34 PM