It's 500 country!
December 2, 2008 | 3:43
pm
I've only been to Indianapolis once, and while I've heard people disparage the place, I really enjoyed my stay. Found some good food, a couple fun bars, saw a bunch of cars turn left about 2,000 times. All in all, it was a good time. The Lakers are hoping for the same sort of hospitality tonight against the Pacers, as they kick off what is, at least on paper, a nice cushy three-game roadie.
Some pregame thoughts:
- However you'd like to mix and match these numbers from 82games.com, you'll end up with something that shows the incredible advantage the Lakers have over Indiana down low. The Lakers feature the best front court PER differentials in the Association, while the Pacers are way down the list.
- Sticking with 82games, it's worth noting that the Pacers have done a nice job keeping the opposition away from the rim, giving up relatively few shots from in tight and holding teams to a manageable percentage.
- If the Lakers can weather an early flurry from Indiana, they could be in fine shape. The Pacers seem to get worse as the game goes on. The Lakers, as you might suspect, get better in the middle.
- Always interesting to see what the opposition thinks.
- Finally, this is just odd:
BK
Links?
Posted by: Charles | December 02, 2008 at 03:58 PM
What's the over under on workers getting off early to catch the real time feed?
Posted by: vman | December 02, 2008 at 03:59 PM
Gametime! Whoohooooo let's go!!!!
GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: longtimelakerlover | December 02, 2008 at 03:59 PM
That was the longest 3 minutes 57 seconds in my life.
Wow.
Three guitarists, two bassists, three lead singers, six instrumental solos total....
A symphonic fundadelic explosion in celebration of one's return to Indiana.
Life must be dire in Japan.
Lakers Today... Lakers Tomorrow... Lakers Forever.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | December 02, 2008 at 04:04 PM
BK,
That is not merely odd. I only needed to watch 3 seconds of it to realize that I finally know what is the worst music video in history.
Posted by: Laker Kev | December 02, 2008 at 04:05 PM
I'm watching the stream on Justin TV, and am getting no sound. Has anyone else among the Fellowship of the Laker Faithful experienced this problem? Any ideas on how to fix it?
Posted by: Laker Kev | December 02, 2008 at 04:06 PM
Defense!
Defense!
Defense!
Victory for the Lakers!
Posted by: Laker Fan 24 | December 02, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Odd....yet slightly amusing.
Worst Music Video ever? Try anything with New Kids on the block.
Oy!
Posted by: Caliphilosopher | December 02, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Remember a few years ago, when Grainger fell to the Lakers in the draft, and we passed him up,this organization has done a poor job getting a tough foward in here. East teams continue to dominate us.
Posted by: Nellie Olesson | December 02, 2008 at 06:54 PM