Take off, you Garba-hosers
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Because who doesn't love a hybrid of Jose Garbajosa and "Strange Brew?" 
The latter is a cult film from Canada, the country housing the Toronto Raptor squad that employs Garbajosa. The same team, incidentally, that the Lakers defeated by a 117-108 margin. The Raptors were working without the services of their all-star power forward Chris Bosh, but during the first quarter, you'da thunk he was out there balling and manning the paint. The Lakers launched 10 shots from behind the arc during that frame alone (32 in all), a tally that displeased Phil Jackson so thoroughly that he opted to play seldom-used Coby Karl as a means of sending a message (in particular to Sasha Vujacic, who still hasn't sold his coach on any "Machine" status, a nickname prompting research from T.J. Simers). The note was not only received, but Karl actually acquitted himself nicely. That "other Kobe" had a quite the ballgame, too. After starting the contest equally guilty of long ball fever, Kobe shifted into a controlled mode, and in turn controlled the game for the Lakers. His 34/7/7 in the box score reflected a night not only found himself typically on the right side of a long jumper, but helped his teammates get a little action of their own. It often looked effortless, at least compared to the time he needed to rack 81 points to put down this same opponent.
The Laker D hasn't been at its best without Andrew Bynum or Trevor Ariza. The former is progressing through work on a futuristic treadmill, while the latter's presence could be duplicated to some degree if the Lakers opt to sign Ira Newble, recently waived after a trade to Seattle.
Kobe Bryant: the all-time #2 with a bullet.
If the Clippers are looking to lift a locker room's spirit and mood down the stretch of a disappointing season, we can all agree, Smush Parker is just what the doctor ordered. He's been recently freed from exile in Miami, a status Pat Riley insists wasn't personal. Sure didn't feel that way, Riles.
That was the best game I've ever seen from Lamar.
Our defense still bites a big one. This team better find an answer QUICK, or they'll be middle of the pack after this road trip.
Posted by: Tim-4-Show | March 12, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Good Morning,
Lazy win. Pick up the D!
Man thanks or the Lupe Track C Dubbs! Love that Hook… Any Mp3 to email?
I’ll take Ira Newble. He is a vet and hopefully he can pick up the offense quicker with his age and experience.
Good to hear about AB!
Here’s some further proof about that tool AK wrote to http://tinyurl.com/2admcs
That guy wanted to look into this player http://tinyurl.com/2osouf that got dunked on if he was a free agent.
Have a good one!
Posted by: Charles | March 12, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Thank you for noting the Simers link. That's all we ask.
Why would the Clippers want to sign Smush Parker?
Hey, Dan Dickau may not have the talent that Smush has, but the guy doesn't carry the baggage that Smush does. And, it's not like the Clippers really need any help, it's not like they're in some sort of fight for playoff position, and since they're out of the playoff picture, does it really matter if they win 40 games or only 4?
This is Los Angeles, where the only thing that counts are the trophies. Since the Clippers aren't really in the hunt, why risk bringing in a team cancer? There's no justifyable upside... just ask Pat Riley.
Posted by: Tim-4-Show | March 12, 2008 at 09:31 AM
Kam Bros... you have the wrong final score in that one link.
Posted by: Bzar | March 12, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Yeah Lakers, pick me up already
Geez!
Posted by: The D | March 12, 2008 at 09:37 AM
Although it seems we righted the ship from a minor skew along the course, I still feel that our play was sub-par to what we expect out of a championship team. I don't want to go overboard and say we should panic -far from it, but I really disliked how the team didn't play with passion to start the game. It was ingenious on Phil's part to insert Coby into the lineup, and boy did he respond. That was a pretty sweet block just minutes into his time on the floor during meaningful minutes.
As for this roadtrip, I feel that in New Orleans we're going to have to shut down everyone else and let CP3 do all the scoring, as was the case last time we tangoed in the Crescent City. Although I would like to see the Rockets be undefeated by the time we get to Houston, I think they might lose one of the next two games even though they are favored heavily. Just a hunch, but I feel that game will be a dogfight, and I know Kobe will come out swinging at the sight of T-Mac on the same court. Kobe seems to take it a notch higher against McGrady.
As for Dallas.. everyone knows Dallas wants revenge after that OT game in LA. Dallas seems as thought they match up pretty well against the Lakers, and we can not allow someone like Dampier to transform himself into Shaq for one game. The final test at Utah is going to be hell. For one, the have the best home record. Secondly, the last time the Lakers were there, well, *sigh*, it wasn't really pretty.
This roadtrip will definitely determine were we actually are in the Western Conference. I don't want to make any predictions, but I think going .500 on this trip would be considered a success. Also, Kobe and Co. should seriously get off the refs cases. I think it is hurting our future chances at getting calls, and that might be crucial in the playoffs. All in all, steady the D, and the correct course will follow.
Just my penny.
Chris H.
Posted by: Chris H. | March 12, 2008 at 09:37 AM
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Posted by: MAMBA24 | March 12, 2008 at 09:39 AM
the Lakers defeated by a 117-118 margin....
not sure how that's possible, you might want to correct the score
Posted by: Edward | March 12, 2008 at 09:40 AM
117-118 margin?
Posted by: lakers_sth | March 12, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Good morning all, thanks for the reminder on strange brew, I totally forgot about that film, eh.
Posted by: Sean714 | March 12, 2008 at 09:52 AM
K bros, have you heard any word on the potential Newble pick up? I think he would be a great addition, since it looks like Ariza might be down even longer than expected.
"The Lakers are pondering whether to sign free-agent forward Ira Newble, who was waived Feb. 29 by Seattle.
A physical, defense-minded player, Newble would be eligible for the playoffs because he was waived before March 1.
Newble, 33, averaged 4.3 points in 33 games this season with Cleveland before being traded to the SuperSonics in February as part of the Wally Szczerbiak deal.
Newble played two games with the SuperSonics but was subsequently waived so he could sign with another team." LA Times
http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerrep12mar12,1,4257875.story
Posted by: Sean714 | March 12, 2008 at 09:56 AM
it's fixed. Thanks for thepick up.
AK
Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | March 12, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Sean714,
I'm going home right now and frying up some backbacon!
Posted by: exhelodrvr | March 12, 2008 at 09:58 AM
The Raptors game was the 5th game in 6 where the Lakers surrendered more than 100 pts.
That said, if this team does not tighten up the D anytime soon and lives and dies by those 3s (good when they go in, not good when they don't), this season might be more fluff than substance.
Posted by: ecat124 | March 12, 2008 at 09:59 AM
What up Laker Fans? Lazy win last night, but a win's a win. Nice to see Coby Karl adding some quality minutes, even though Phil has a rep for not playing Rooks, we are going to need all the firepower and energy that our bench can muster. Phil seems to have changed his policy on Rooks slightly from when he coached the Bulls and Lakers (first time around). Farmar last year, Luke his first year and Sasha (you could even make a case for Slava Medvedenko back in the day) all getting quality minutes, even in playoff situations, during their first few seasons. Good building blocks for the future. Ronny Turiaf is frickin' amazing. Did anyone notice Farmar trying to get Sasha involved in the game again after he got benched in favor of Coby. Kobe had just dished to Coby for his 3 and the bench went nuts, minus Sasha, TV close up of the bench and you can see Farmar saying "C'mon Sasha", who then got up and started clapping. I love the team leader mentallity and both guys played well in the last two frames.
I wanted to throw my two-censt in as to why Kobe should win MVP over LBJ. It has nothing to do with East VS West (which really shouldn't be a reason as it's not the players putting teams together) or statistical differences, which can be as misleading as a Democratic poll, but with the simple facts that Kobe's team is playing better than LeBron's. Traditionally, the best player on the team with the best record is generally considered to be the MVP front-runner. People who say that 'LeBron's time hasn't come yet' need to acknowledge the King is playing out of his skull, just like the Mamba, that both are a nightmare match-up. The other big difference is that nobody fears LeBron on defense. Not that he's a slouch, but Kobe is a consistent All-NBA-Defensive First Teamer (except Kobe's first year w/o Shaq). Lastly, LeBron would've had surgery if he had torn ligaments in his hand. Anyone who says differently is ignoring the fact that the King has taken more than a few games off this season alone with 'sore fingers' and other assorted tender body parts. I believe that being MVP isn't about just the numbers, but does the team you are on display the personality that a winning super-star can infuse in an organization. From the ball boy up, the Lakers have adopted Kobe's swagger this year. The Cav's have had contract hold-outs, selfish behavior and a team-wide shake up. This, I believe, reflects LeBron's personality at this stage of his career. It's impossible to tell how this young man will change in terms of being a leader on his team. Right now, it still feels like he's the primary ball-handler, but does he lead in that locker room? The way the team has behaved this year, I would say no. LeBron is still whining about NOT landing Ol' Man Kidd. People might try to say that Kobe whined all summer long, which is absolutely true. But when camp broke and it was time to put on the 'Golden Armor', KB24 was right there in the trenches with the team that he had from day 1. That is what makes Kobe the MVP this season, in my mind. Decent win, let's gear up for Friday! Go Lakers!
Posted by: Jamie Sweet | March 12, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Kobe & Co had better pick up the intensity, focus, and D if they want to prevent a 4 game skid. This level of sloppy play won't cut it with the 4 teams on the upcoming roadie. Gasol all of a sudden looks timid and soft although he did come up with a couple clutch buckets in crunch time.It seemed that individually a lot of guys played well but as a team they were out of sink. Time for PJ to work some zen.
Posted by: HawaiiD | March 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM
exhelodrvr ..ha..ha..ha I'm still trying to get a baby mouse in a bottle.....ha.ha..ha
Posted by: Sean714 | March 12, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Good morning Mamba... good morning everyone!
Another lucky win!
Don't understand the lack of defense!
This roadie is going to be a tough one if we don't defend the P & R!
How many free throws did we shoot????
Why all the tres?????
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Posted by: keifo | March 12, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Pit bulls seem to be at the top of the menu for mountain lions in these parts. It's true. Coons, bobcats and coyotes go more for the little heel nipping yappers.
NoCal perspective:
http://www.sacbee.com/100/story/778921.html
http://www.sacbee.com/100/story/778943.html
Sonnybelfast
Posted by: sonnybelfast | March 12, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Hey Laker Fans!
Looks to me like our squad "plays down" to the competition. I can assure you that they will step it up when they see contenders. It is very hard to focus for a full season.
The NBA needs to address these stupid refs. To call a FLAGRANT on KB24 was lame to say the least. To NOT CALL a FLAGRANT when Gasol had his HEAD KNOCKED OFF is a sham. I honestly feel that the refs are 100% biased.
The only way they can prove not to be would to swing their bias attitude 100% in the Lakers favor (hahahaha).
Anyways, have a head cold and my ears feel like they are about to explode, BUT GO LAKES!!!!
janaya
Posted by: janaya | March 12, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Hey folks, when AB went down, the guessing was that the Lakes would be lucky to win half their games.
When Pau came on, it became possible to win. But everyone knew defense was an issue.
The Lakers played on a high when Pau joined. That has levelled off, and the competition is bringing it, wanting to take down the best.
It was and is unlikely they can win a championship without some AB. But the fact they have a chance is worth celebrating.
Come the playoffs, the Lakers have Kobe (even without Bynum). A big time x factor with a decent team around him. Anything is possible. It won't be a cakewalk.
Posted by: Dwight | March 12, 2008 at 10:20 AM
I watched Strange Brew when I was in 8th grade. At the time, I didn't know they were Canadian, I just thought they spoke funny and liked beer.
Wait a minute....I guess that WOULD make them Canadian....
Posted by: #4 | March 12, 2008 at 10:22 AM
KEIFOOO! Don't worry about the rececent games, 9Rings is
just setting it up so they will peak at the right time. they
were peaking to soon and you want to be peaking going
into the playoffs. This is why Houston will not make it out
of the first round. They are peaking now trying to keep
up this win streak and they will have zero left when the
playoffs come around. Look at the Spurs they do the same
thing every year. They start slow and then build up and really
start rolling to catch up and lead the rest of the league. Then
they coast for a bit then they build up full steam going into the
playoffs. And who did they learn this from. The 2000 - 2004 Lakers!
Posted by: Mamba24 | March 12, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Hope Vlad gets his pre injury flow back.
Luke played well.
Pau hit a couple clutch shots... we'll be needing more of that.
Is there another option in the triangle besides a Fish 3?
TJ Ford is really good, so is Chris Paul and here he comes.
It's a nice to be able to fast forward through Joel, Stu free throws, lethargic D, first, second, third quarter intensity or lack there of, and Carl's Junior commercials.
Posted by: Vman | March 12, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Good morning everyone!
Good game last night - kind of ugly, but a W is a W...Hopefully the D will pick up on this roadie and we'll come out on top 4-0. I know, optimistic, but hey - it could happen! They always play up to the level of the better teams, and they've shown they can do it on the road, so I expect nothing less than perfection! LOL! Ok - 3-1 would be good too....
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: justanothermambafan | March 12, 2008 at 10:29 AM
did you read at the bottom of the Heat/Smush article that their April 6th game against Pistons has been removed from TV coverage by ABC and the time changed? Wow! How the mighty really have fallen. But with the $40 million they will save without Shaq, they will be back soon.
Posted by: richard | March 12, 2008 at 10:30 AM
"I told them, basically, we're not going to beat any of those teams if we play like we played the last two or three games," Coach Phil Jackson said.
I couldn't agree more.
Posted by: lakers_sth | March 12, 2008 at 10:32 AM
#4,
"I just thought they spoke funny and liked beer"
It could mean that they are from St. Louis.
Posted by: exhelodrvr | March 12, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Nice observation Mamba24. I agree with your idea. PJ is at his best managing the team for the longer-term. I think there are better coaches out there for game situations or specific plays, but none better than PJ in coaching for a whole season's worth.
One difference is the current Spurs and the 2000-04 Lakers were loaded with veterans and the current Lakers are not. What is good w/PJ is he makes the players rely on their own inner-motivation instead of pushing them externally. That strategy works w/people like Kobe and Bynum who have a lot of inner drive but not with people like Kwame and Smush who don't.
Posted by: LakerinBC | March 12, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Ex,
C'mon now. Everyone knows people from St. Louis aren't funny.
But they do love them some beer.
AK
Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | March 12, 2008 at 10:37 AM
I'm worried about this roadie. I think .500 is pretty good considering. I really hope that they come out like they did in Detroit and bring it agains quality opponents and prove me wrong...Anyway,
Go Lakers
Posted by: Cameron | March 12, 2008 at 10:39 AM
KEIFOOO! Don't worry about the rececent games, 9Rings is
just setting it up so they will peak at the right time. they
were peaking to soon and you want to be peaking going
into the playoffs. This is why Houston will not make it out
of the first round. They are peaking now trying to keep
up this win streak and they will have zero left when the
playoffs come around. Look at the Spurs they do the same
thing every year. They start slow and then build up and really
start rolling to catch up and lead the rest of the league. Then
they coast for a bit then they build up full steam going into the
playoffs. And who did they learn this from. The 2000 - 2004 Lakers!
Posted by: Mamba24 | March 12, 2008 at 10:23 AM
I agree with the peaking at the right time and as Magic Johnson called the playoffs the Real Season.
Posted by: JustaLakerFan | March 12, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Geez, Pau to Lakers, Shaq to Suns, Kidd to Mavs, and now this, Smush to Clips?? This move might trump them all. Go Clippers!!
Without Turiaf and Coby energy off the bench last night I think they might have lost. It just seems like they were bored and not interested just like the last 3 games. I was upset Phil took out Coby considering everything he did was a positive let alone energy level. Guess Phil knows best.
Split this roadie and Lakers will be looking good and have a real shot at the #1 seed. Lose 4 in a roll and were sitting 8th...Geez.. Big Road Trip!!!
I would be a Happy Laker Fan this next week if the Lakers can win half the road games this week and we get news that Bynum's Knee isn't swelling.
Remember guys, it's all good in LakerLand we traded Smush and Kwame what more could we ask for. This is like Paradise, Garden of Eden in LA.
Go Lakers and Get Well Bynum you are the Golden Key to this season.
I want to say thanks to all the regular bloggers who make this a great site to visit.
BD
Posted by: BD | March 12, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Mamba... I know you're right, it's just frustrating!!!
So it's fair to say that we'll be 4-0 on this road trip???
(just kidding)
Light 'em up LAKE SHOW!!!
Posted by: keifo | March 12, 2008 at 10:51 AM
I'm going to puke if I see Smush Parker in a Clippers uniform.
Mike Dunleavy hates bad attitude players.
Urgh.
Go Clippers!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | March 12, 2008 at 10:55 AM
AK/BK
The "machine" link is not working
Posted by: zen | March 12, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Zen,
Try again. It should be fixed.
AK
Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | March 12, 2008 at 11:12 AM
SUNS 42-22 next 4 games
g.s, sac, por, and sea
looks favorable for Phoenix.
Lakers 45-19 next 4 games
n.o, hou, dal, and utah
looks tough for L.A.
who knows by the end next week both teams might be fighting for first place again,
Posted by: Fire32 | March 12, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Okay, I am happy we got the win but our over all effort was poor at best. If we play this way on the road we will go down in the western standings. Also, talk about a bad call on kobe for a flagrant one which is ridiculous and compare that one to the foul erick dampier gave kobe bryant. the referee's not calling any of the foul for the lakers while hosting the sacramento kings game which is bs.
Posted by: vincent | March 12, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Random Thoughts:
-Newble brings the qualities we crave from Luke and Vlad - toughness and defense.
-Why doesn't Pau shoot that 15 footer more often? The defenses have been giving him that shot, but he refuses to shoot it.
-Sasha, Fish and Farmar are turning into ballhogs. Being aggresive is fine, but please don't forget your teamates, especially Pau down low. Sasha and Fish need to let Kobe (or the triangle) create shots for them, instead of trying to shoot off the dribble. That is not their game.
-Is it me, or does Farmar only pass to Kobe as a last option? And when he does, he seems very reluctant to do so. This really annoys me.
-If you combined Pau and Ronnie into one player, you would have a perfect big man.
-Although Pau is playing out of position, there's really no excuse for being bullied by guys like Nesterovich, Spencer Hawes and Pryzibilla. This team needs a healthy Bynum in a huge way.
-The team's signature is not the pick and roll with Kobe and Pau, as I had hoped. Instead, the team's signature has Brokeback written all over it.
-I am praying to the basketball gods that Houston is still undefeated come Sunday.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: LAKER TRUTH | March 12, 2008 at 11:26 AM
we're sitting 8th if everyone wins 4 and we lose 4...wont happen
Posted by: Justin N | March 12, 2008 at 11:27 AM
LAL-HOU on Sunday is now at 12:30 PM and is being picked up by ABC.
Random thoughts:
-T-Mac has led a team to both a 19 game losing streak (Orlando) AND a 19 game winning streak (Houston). Strange, isn't it?
-Lamar Odom is the prime example of why comparing stats is not a useful judge of determining a player's skill level. Lamar's stats have gotten so much better since the arrival of Gasol, yet I don't know anyone in their right mind who would say somehow his basketball skills got better in that time. His performance got better, skill level, no change. This is the same player. Yet people regularly compare different players' stats in an effort to determine who is the better player. Better performance does not necessarily mean better skill level, and all you have to do is look at Lamar as an example. This is the crux of the MJ-Kobe debate.
Posted by: Amazing_Happens | March 12, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Suns are getting run off the floor against golden state. I can't see shaq getting many minutes in that game. Portland gave them a nice run before. Could be the same this time. Sac and Seattle?
Definitely a harder schedule for the Lakers though. I know they're up to the challenge.
Lakers 4-0 and imposing their will on the trip. I get the feeling Drew will be back in the first week of April. Then the true dominance begins.
Pig
Posted by: "Pig" Miller | March 12, 2008 at 11:29 AM
HERE IS THE IMAGE OF G-TRAINER BYNUM IS USING.. ITS FREAKING BIG LIKE RIDING A SPACE GALAXY FIGHTER
http://www.alter-g.com/AlterG/images/products_gtrainer.jpg
Posted by: Disgruntled, Frustrated Laker Fan | March 12, 2008 at 11:30 AM
IRA NEWBLE ONCE HURT KOBE MAKING HIM ROLL HIS ANKLES.
Posted by: Disgruntled, Frustrated Laker Fan | March 12, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Hey Mamba, last night 9 rings said if they play on this road trip the way they have played these last 2or 3, he doesn't expect them to win any of the next four.
Peaking? How about Leaking? The way the Lakers D has been surrendering the middle and giving up points in the paint is not the way to avoid peeking. It's not the way the Lakers did it in 2000-2004. It's the way to avoid winning against any team except cream puffs. 45-23 a week from Friday!
Nice to see Coby get some quality minutes.
Posted by: lotecq | March 12, 2008 at 11:38 AM
fire32,
the next 3 games after that 4 games,
suns
houston, detroit and boston
lakers
seattle, g.s, g.s.
worst case, we might be back to where we are now.
Posted by: moko | March 12, 2008 at 11:41 AM
The lakers seems to play great on the road. They just get lazy at home with family kids ect. They will be allright. GO LAKERS
Posted by: ANTHONY JOHNSON | March 12, 2008 at 11:46 AM
What's up Lakerville!
I'm happy that they came out with a win. Aside from the D, they need to rebound more. Radman had a poor performance last night. He needs to crash the boards together with Pau so that they don't lag in the 1st qtr. They need to guard against penetration... TJ Ford had a great game last night. He's really slippery. His ballhandling reminded me of Bob Cousy. The Lakeshow will have more to contend with in Chris Paul. They better improve their performance or else they're looking at a loss to start their road trip. There are no back-to-backs on this trip so I'm hoping for a 3-1 result.
Go Lakers!
Posted by: SamII | March 12, 2008 at 11:47 AM
moko
nice, should be fun.
Posted by: Fire32 | March 12, 2008 at 11:49 AM