Real time game thread- Lakers at Hawks
February 6, 2008 | 4:06
pm
It's the second go round for Pau Gasol as a Laker, and a potential trap game for his new team. The Hawks are all bouncy and young, and run around a lot. They've also just capped off a 4-11 January. Still, they've won two straight, and are 14-9 at home. All in all, it's a game the Lakers should win, but they need to pay attention.
Remember, KCAL viewers, stay away from this one. And the Internet in general, until 5:30.
BK
You guys hear about Kwame Brown's first game with the Grizzlies? Four points. Four rebounds. Three turnovers.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | February 06, 2008 at 05:50 PM
This is not pretty.
Come on guys, pick it up!
Defense!
Posted by: Faith | February 06, 2008 at 05:53 PM
I'm at work so I can't see the game but I'm keeping track on yahoo, did Lamar really make a 3 point shot? Something that caught my attention was the fact that Fisher/Odom/Rad all have over ten points. It's amazing, who knew getting rid of kwame would make the Lakers this good?
Posted by: Elle | February 06, 2008 at 05:53 PM
Time to get Luke out of there. He's useless.
Posted by: Bruce S | February 06, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Our bench is struggling bad.
Need some infusion of good D.
Posted by: Faith | February 06, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Gunner,
Kobe is a Laker. To disparage Kobe is to disparage the Lakers. To wish ill will on Kobe is to wish ill of the Lakers. You can't expect the chain to be unbroken if you take a chisel to one of its links.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | February 06, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Sasha!
Posted by: Faith | February 06, 2008 at 05:55 PM
Has Bill Walton paid every annoucer in the country to compliment his son on "basketball IQ"? It has been mentioned 4 times in this telecast alone. Granted they've also said he doesn't have much athletic ability and is a defensive liability (he's no Rick Fox). He's having a decent game though. Argh! But just had another blocked attempt.
Posted by: max | February 06, 2008 at 05:55 PM
STOP BLAMING THE FINGER.
KOBE IS MISSING PERIOD!!!
Posted by: Gunner | February 06, 2008 at 05:55 PM
Yuck.
Ugly game gets uglier.Still...
We're gonna pull this one off. Inquiring fans demand it.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | February 06, 2008 at 05:56 PM
We're only getting the edge here because we're more balanced, experienced.
Otherwise we're SOL. Gotta play better than this!
Go Lakers!
Posted by: Faith | February 06, 2008 at 05:56 PM
we're not really dominating these Hawks. Back2back game, Kobe's bad fingers, Bynum out, Hawks are athletic, etc., etc.
Just keep them at bay guys. A WIN is a WIN.
Go LAKERS!
Posted by: Ron | February 06, 2008 at 05:56 PM
Am I the only one posting tonight?
I haven't felt this alone since that time I camped outside the mall to get Tiffiny tickets.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | February 06, 2008 at 05:57 PM
We get seven players in double digit points before this game is over.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | February 06, 2008 at 05:57 PM
Why does Luke Walton get so many minutes?!!! I just dont understand it! And not only that....there's so many plays that are run for him as if he can finish anything.
He destroys our offensive flow i think. And on defense, he's always a liability and needs a help defender.
I'm not just getting on luke but its the truth. He should be playing as much as he is. He might be one of the least athletic people in the nba.
Posted by: | February 06, 2008 at 05:58 PM
Luke just drive me nuts...
Posted by: LAL_Fan | February 06, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Home delivery of cashews?
Cool.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | February 06, 2008 at 05:58 PM
Luke's playing well. A minute ago Williams hit a jumper in his face when he played perfect D. That shows up as a minus in but he did anything anyone could ask. Ball is more than numbers. Luke's contributions often don't show up in the box score.
That said, I'd think Phil might want to have some more athletic players in the line-up against these guys down the stretch....
Posted by: Jesterguru | February 06, 2008 at 05:58 PM
Kobe really great. Lebron, Dwade, Nash or whoever are just there far behind him, not even close.. This Guy plays with pain..
Posted by: trio | February 06, 2008 at 05:58 PM
Gunner,
kobe is playing hurt, but no turnover and 9 assist,.. can i ask wehre were you when LAKERS played against toronto and wizard??
Posted by: darkhangelsk | February 06, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Turiaf seems to be lacking energy of late.
Posted by: Tsiry | February 06, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Miami and Detroit are tied without Shaq.
Hmmm.....
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | February 06, 2008 at 05:59 PM
The defensive rotations that Phil employs drives me nuts.
Posted by: Bruce S | February 06, 2008 at 05:59 PM
OK. It's Farmar's turn as underperformer of the night.
Kobe only has 9pts?! Is his hand feeling that bad?
Posted by: max | February 06, 2008 at 06:00 PM
And there it is, right on cue. Nice shot, Lamar.
Posted by: Jesterguru | February 06, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Everybody's contributing. No need to rout every opponent. its impossible. What is important is the end result. The W!
Kobe's having a bad shooting night and we're still wining. It means a lot.
this is a TEAM!
Go LAKERS!!!!
Posted by: rondiel | February 06, 2008 at 06:02 PM
May I ask a simple question WHAT THE F..K KOBE IS DOING?
Posted by: LAL_Fan | February 06, 2008 at 06:03 PM
Come on Lakers...
You're mailing this one in. Way too many air balls...
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | February 06, 2008 at 06:03 PM
lakers seem tired. you'd think this was the fifth game of a road trip or something.;
Posted by: phred | February 06, 2008 at 06:03 PM
I'm just biting my nails now...
Posted by: KB8th Wonder | February 06, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Come on lakers!
Posted by: Faith | February 06, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Kobe hasn't made a shot since the 1st quarter, what in the world's going on?
Posted by: KB8th Wonder | February 06, 2008 at 06:07 PM
It all went downhill when Luke went out.... hehe
I have a feeling Fish is gonna save us.
Posted by: Jesterguru | February 06, 2008 at 06:08 PM
Alright, guys. Time to win.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | February 06, 2008 at 06:08 PM
activity needed!
Posted by: Faith | February 06, 2008 at 06:09 PM
DROP THE BOTTLE.
Posted by: Gunner | February 06, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Trolling again. Goony? Ha ha ha.
Posted by: Lakergurl | February 06, 2008 at 06:09 PM
KOBIATCH CAN YOU PLEASE STOP SHOOTING!!!!
3 FOR 14 NOW.
CAN YOU GET IT THROUGH THAT LOSER HEAD OF YOURS TO STOP SHOOTING!!!
Posted by: Gunner | February 06, 2008 at 06:09 PM
Smith presence inside made the lakers struggle in the paint..
Posted by: darkhangelsk | February 06, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Yes! Odom!
Jumper?
Wow!
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | February 06, 2008 at 06:10 PM
DARKHANGISK,
"kobe is playing hurt,"
THE BIG BRITNEY SPEARS IS NOT HURT! HE'S JUST MISSING PERIOD!!
Posted by: Gunner | February 06, 2008 at 06:11 PM
Gunner how many assists and turnovers does Kobe have please!!!
Angry_Laker
Posted by: Angry_Laker | February 06, 2008 at 06:11 PM
We're getting killed on the glass by Al Horford!!!
Posted by: KB8th Wonder | February 06, 2008 at 06:11 PM
Ty freaking Lu? Really?
Posted by: Jesterguru | February 06, 2008 at 06:11 PM
Free throws Odom..
Hit both...
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | February 06, 2008 at 06:12 PM
THANK GOD FOR FISH!!!!
Posted by: CBuck | February 06, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Way to go Fish! What a steal!!!
Posted by: KB8th Wonder | February 06, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Way to go, Fish!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | February 06, 2008 at 06:14 PM
Derek Fisher wins best actor award for drawing that blocking call!
Posted by: Amazing_Happens | February 06, 2008 at 06:15 PM
FISH
Posted by: Jesterguru | February 06, 2008 at 06:15 PM
To all bloggers:
As long al us ignore gunner, he'll be talking to himself
Posted by: LAL_Fan | February 06, 2008 at 06:15 PM
2 missed freethrows in the final seconds--
This is looking like the Detroit game..
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | February 06, 2008 at 06:15 PM