Game Thread - Lakers vs. Jazz, Game 4
May 11, 2008 | 12:35
pm
Pressure is still on Utah, who can't afford to go down 3-1. Fewer TOs and more made jumpers and the Lakers can steal one in Salt Lake. A heartier constitution displayed by Pau Gasol won't hurt, either.
BK
With CP3 and Deron Williams in the West, we may be in trouble if Farmar is our PG of the future. I know that Farmar is only in his second year, but those other two seem to be light years ahead of Farmar in terms of development.
Posted by: Nemaia Faletogo | May 11, 2008 at 02:05 PM
Great post.
If Jordan refuses to strengthen his upper and lower body by gaining weight and weight lifting, to quote Kobe: "ship his ass out."
Posted by: passionate Lakers fan | May 11, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Damn, Kobe looks stiff as a board. Too bad he doesn't have the light as a feather to go with it.
Posted by: WWJWWD | May 11, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Vlad has been garbage. Safe to say he won't be with the team for much longer. His problem is something I'm not sure you can fix, it's the mental toughness part
Posted by: Vonislav Waferdenko | May 11, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Kobe's passing too much. He should finish when he has a shot.
Posted by: raskol | May 11, 2008 at 02:14 PM
The Jazz are playing the best they can play and the lakers look uninterested. The Lakers need this game just as much as the Jazz. The pressure goes back on the lakers to win at home if they lose today..
Posted by: 70'slakerfan | May 11, 2008 at 02:14 PM
What do you know . Vlad starts the third. Lakers losing. ITS NOT A COINCIDENCE
Posted by: Tom | May 11, 2008 at 02:15 PM
ohhh man, vladdy is sooo far away in his outer space probably, and this is like for whole play offs
Posted by: playa | May 11, 2008 at 02:17 PM
That ref is on crack. The ball did not hit the baseline.
Posted by: WWJWWD | May 11, 2008 at 02:19 PM
HOW F******* HARD IS IT TO MAKE THE EFFORT TO GET A HAND UP ON OKUR. NO EFFORT
Posted by: Tom | May 11, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Blatant homer call by the ref leads to a Utah 3.
Fish answers. Nice touch.
Posted by: WWJWWD | May 11, 2008 at 02:19 PM
The Lakers are playing 4 against 5.
Why is Vladimir on the floor?
Posted by: passionate Lakers fan | May 11, 2008 at 02:20 PM
These officials obviously have an agenda by the mob or something. Too many bad calls against the Lakers. I hate these guys especially the black official.THIS GUY HAS TO BE FIRED AFTER TODAY'S GAME. HE'S A FREAKING FRUSTRATION OF AN OFFICIAL. HATE THIS GUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: STUPID OFFICIAL | May 11, 2008 at 02:20 PM
WET HANDS!!!! Gasol wake up, now!!!
Posted by: HugoSpain "horse whisperer???" | May 11, 2008 at 02:20 PM
So frustrating... the game is right there for us to take, but silly turnovers or quick shots are killing us.
Posted by: Vonislav Waferdenko | May 11, 2008 at 02:21 PM
pau, go get the pass.
simple as that.
Posted by: CBuck | May 11, 2008 at 02:21 PM
and Pau is makin every kobe pass turnover... hmmm
Posted by: playa | May 11, 2008 at 02:21 PM
What is Vlad doing right now that Coby Karl can't? I'm sure Karl can shoot better.
Posted by: Tom | May 11, 2008 at 02:21 PM
DAMN OFFICIAL!!! THIS GUYS SUCKS BADLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: STUPID OFFICIAL | May 11, 2008 at 02:22 PM
no many how times i rewind and slow-mo, Gasol still didn't dribble the ball on the baseline.
Posted by: lakerfan | May 11, 2008 at 02:23 PM
The problem with Vlade it's his contract, do you think it's big secret he is a grabage? To trade him will be next to impossible unless Mitch will pull up another "a la Gasol" trade...
Posted by: LAL_Fan | May 11, 2008 at 02:23 PM
That's the only thing I hate. I understand close calls but Gasol was way inside even in normal speed from my living room I could see that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: dumb ref | May 11, 2008 at 02:23 PM
Farmar and Vlad should find two seats they like on the bench and stay there. They should make friends there and talk about how much they suck.
Posted by: Tom | May 11, 2008 at 02:23 PM
With CP3 and Deron Williams in the West, we may be in trouble if Farmar is our PG of the future. I know that Farmar is only in his second year, but those other two seem to be light years ahead of Farmar in terms of development.
Posted by: Nemaia Faletogo | May 11, 2008 at 02:05 PM
Great post.
If Jordan refuses to strengthen his upper and lower body by gaining weight and weight lifting, to quote Kobe: "ship his ass out."
Posted by: passionate Lakers fan | May 11, 2008 at 02:14 PM
passionate Lakers fan,
Great post. We may regret later that we traded Crit instead of Jordan because at least Crit isn't afraid to attack offensively and may be a better defender than Jordan. Also, in the triangle system the PG has a different role than in a traditional offense and Crit may have been a better fit long term, but we'll see. Go Lakers!!!
Posted by: Nemaia Faletogo | May 11, 2008 at 02:24 PM
I haven't been abound for a few days, who is WWJWWD?
What would J Walter Weatherman Do???
Posted by: pslakerfan | May 11, 2008 at 02:24 PM
kobe's injured as hell ;(
Posted by: playa | May 11, 2008 at 02:27 PM
FREE THROWS! OMG!
Posted by: Tom | May 11, 2008 at 02:27 PM
ODOM SPELLS DOOM FOR THE JAZZ!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | May 11, 2008 at 02:27 PM
What's really amazing is how Kobe's not only playing with this physical discomfort, but actually looking to post up and take contact with it. That can't feel good.
AK
Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | May 11, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Chuck 23
Kobe in the post is all day!!
Good things happen
I'm surprised at your emotional outburst...........NOT
Posted by: pfunk36 | May 11, 2008 at 02:28 PM
ODOM IS JUST DOOM SPELLED SIDEWAYS!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | May 11, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Phil needs to sit Kobe and force lamar and Pau to figure out how they will score...
Posted by: 70'slakerfan | May 11, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Farmar leaves his feet and Korver gets a wide open look. Great defense Farmar.
Posted by: Tom | May 11, 2008 at 02:29 PM
70'slakerfan
An absolutely stupid strategy.
Posted by: Tom | May 11, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Great, what is Kobe doing now? I think he wants to pull a Jordan and come back and win the game injured.
Posted by: Lakerfoo | May 11, 2008 at 02:31 PM
F..g Sasha can not stay on Korver? WTF going on!!!
Posted by: LAL_Fan | May 11, 2008 at 02:31 PM
As long as the Lakers are close going into the fourth we should pull this one out. Attack the basket more in the fourth because the Jazz are prone to fouling. Kobe is a straight up Warrior, but I hope his back doesn't bother him the way T-Mac's did for a couple of seasons. Go Lakers!!!
Posted by: Nemaia Faletogo | May 11, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Whatever good Kobe's doing is negated by Jordan and Vlad.
Now we just need to stop those 2 from losing us the game.
Posted by: Faith | May 11, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Kobe, it's time to add to the legend!!!
Posted by: shneurson | May 11, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Vlad is -10. Farmar is -13. SIT THEM Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Tom | May 11, 2008 at 02:32 PM
What the F***. Mbenga in right now?
Posted by: Tom | May 11, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Okay, Laker Nation. Time to release the combined Psychic Might of Laker Nation!
Blast those Jazz!
Doom to the Jazz!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | May 11, 2008 at 02:34 PM
HOW HARD IS IT TO CHASE A GUY ON SCREENS . VUJACIC SUCKS ON DEFENSE!
Posted by: Tom | May 11, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Great move Odom........can he make the free throw?
yes!
Posted by: pfunk36 | May 11, 2008 at 02:36 PM
I don't like the lineup that PJ started the fourth quarter with. Farmar and DJ will give us nothing offensively. Korver is a lucky shooter that looks like Frankenstein, LOL.
Posted by: Nemaia Faletogo | May 11, 2008 at 02:36 PM
Farmar is WEAK. Every time he closes out on a Jazz player, it looks half-hearted. It looks like he just wants to look like he's trying, instead of really making a play for the ball
Posted by: Vonislav Waferdenko | May 11, 2008 at 02:36 PM
Oh, they've brought out the "Lakers Suck" chant.
Sweet.
GO LAKERS!!
Posted by: Happy Camper | May 11, 2008 at 02:36 PM
Farmar cant guard willimas. Farmar can't guard Price. TAKE HIS WORTHLESS A** OUT.
Posted by: Tom | May 11, 2008 at 02:36 PM
The lakers have to get some stops because the game is starting to get away from them. What will phil do now?
Posted by: 70'slakerfan | May 11, 2008 at 02:36 PM
He CAN'T EVEN CATCH THE BALL! TAKE HIM OUT PLEASSESEEE!
Posted by: Tom | May 11, 2008 at 02:37 PM
I really like Farmar, but he is absolutely KILLING the Lakers. This is SMUSH level. Or worse
Posted by: Vonislav Waferdenko | May 11, 2008 at 02:37 PM