Lakers Roundtable: Denver Post's Benjamin Hochman breaks down Lakers-Nuggets matchup
You may recall one glorious April morning earlier this year where I introduced Lakers Roundtable - a segment that featured the opposing team's beat writer and gave all the Lakerholics in this corner of the blogosphere an idea on how enemy matches up. The Denver Post's Benjamin Hochman joked, "I think we're doomed from the get go," but yet he was willing enough to stop by for another segment breaking down the Lakers-Nuggets matchup, which begins tonight at 7:30. Or he may have really just had time to kill after landing in the Denver airport and had nothing better to do while waiting for his cab.
Nonetheless, Hochman provided terrific insight on the following topics:
--How Hochman's fingers still remain sore after covering the Nuggets' recent 114-113 loss to Indiana, which featured the Pacers hitting 20 consecutive shots and 54 third-quaeter points.
--the latest on Carmelo Anthony's playing future and how he matches up with Lakers forward Ron Artest.
--How the Nuggets (4-4) have managed to play well despite Anthony's uncertainty with the team and injuries to Chris Anderson (knee surgery) and Kenyon Martin.
--How Hochman has become an expert on burger joints.
You can follow more of Hochman's work at the Denver Post's website as well as on his Twitter account.
--Mark Medina
E-mail the Lakers blog at mgmedin@gmail.com
LOL!
Dude...no 4-4 team is "playing well"...beg, borrow, steal, rent it...whatever...but at least get a clue.
Posted by: Gene | November 11, 2010 at 04:02 PM
No Birdman and No KMart = No chance.
On second thought they have a punchers chance if they go super small and put the ball in Ty Lawson's hand for 40 minutes, and hope Affalo, Melo, Chauncey and JR catch fire.
Posted by: LRob | November 11, 2010 at 04:20 PM
Only way Denver can win is if the Lakers play the same uninspired ball that they played against the T-Wolves.
This one goes out to my man Lamar, since his game has been spectacular so far this season:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TYv2PhG89A&feature=fvsr
Posted by: mclyne | November 11, 2010 at 04:31 PM
@mclyne - LO is smooth indeed...Coast to coast LA to Denver.
Posted by: LRob | November 11, 2010 at 04:37 PM
@LRob
you got it!!!
here's another smooth jam for all ya out there:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKhfoKOTwZY&feature=channel
Posted by: mclyne | November 11, 2010 at 04:44 PM
mclyne - good stuff - LOVE Sharday (LOL).
And yeah - LO's a smooth operator for sure.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | November 11, 2010 at 04:47 PM
MM - I love these roundtables (though why any writer covering an opposing team would want to contribute... is anyone's guess) - but I really like hearing the other viewpoint and I don't go to other teams' sites or papers/blogs (why should I, we have the best here?).
And in adding to the smooth flow feeling (heh-heh-heh): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPQui9CJzRA
Okay, maybe I meant this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR2x6iNoAG0
Posted by: 63 Footer | November 11, 2010 at 04:49 PM
What moron at TNT thinks Frankenstein McHale makes for a good analyst?
Didn't his stint in Minni show everyone this freak knows squat about basketball?
Posted by: htj | November 11, 2010 at 05:07 PM
htj,
Tell us what you really think. lol.
Posted by: p ang | November 11, 2010 at 05:28 PM
Did you guys see the hard foul Fat Baby took on princess? LOL!!!!!
Posted by: justanothermambafan | November 11, 2010 at 05:37 PM
@63
nice, one more for tonight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2k7LFEqO88&feature=related
@htj
yes, I agree, not only does his ugly mug scare me, but he's just a terrible analyst to boot- maybe he can analyse how much better looking Quasimoto is than himself.
Posted by: mclyne | November 11, 2010 at 05:39 PM
and I forgot to mention the worst part of all- he's a dreaded Celtic!
Posted by: mclyne | November 11, 2010 at 05:40 PM
HA...it's no fluke...Cheats getting worked again by the Chowders...
This supports my posts during the Summer that it will be Chowds coming out of the East...
Which is what I want...to spank the Greenies in a rubber match...and finally shut up Doc and his "Our starting 5 has never lost a series...Then they can go on another 20 year disappearing act...
Lakers Dynasty - The Next Generation...
#17 Coming Up!!!
Posted by: LEWSTRS | November 11, 2010 at 05:44 PM
Guys guys, McHale is Herman Munster. Just slap the bolts on his neck and you could already hear the Munster theme playing in the background...
Posted by: Cap's Goggles (83-79) | November 11, 2010 at 05:46 PM
On the Celtics bench...the last 2 seats at the end of the bench should have a 'handicap' sign...
Since they have a big man constantly on it...Perkins, then joined by Shaq, Shaw comes back, and Jermaine takes his place...great job by the training staff on their injured rotation of the big men...lol
Now we know why during the summer they signed every big man available...
Lakers Dynasty - The Next Generation...
#17 Coming Up!!!
Posted by: LEWSTRS | November 11, 2010 at 05:48 PM
I got a flying clothesline takedown for McHale's punka$$ if he ever dares show his ugly mug in LA.
But the cheat are getting worked. No inside game is one thing, but how do you explain the productivity drop off for Bosh? I figured he'd be good for a double-double on that squad with no other inside threats, but 16/6 ain't gonna get it done for them. I still wouldn't be shocked to see the meat pull this game out. Kraptics are old and can't keep up at a high level for 48.
Posted by: htj | November 11, 2010 at 05:49 PM
Guys guys, McHale is Herman Munster. Just slap the bolts on his neck and you could already hear the Munster theme playing in the background...
Posted by: Cap's Goggles (83-79) | November 11, 2010 at 05:46 PM
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Do you mean this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFCnvH2E-6A
oh yeah...I see your vision...lol
Lakers Dynasty - The Next Generation...
#17 Coming Up!!!
Posted by: LEWSTRS | November 11, 2010 at 05:50 PM
Cap's Goggles (83-79),
Now that dang song is stuck in my head!
Posted by: p ang | November 11, 2010 at 05:53 PM
Why you gotta insure Herman Munster like that? Herman Munster was likeable.
Posted by: htj | November 11, 2010 at 05:57 PM
@63 Footer - Thanks for the love. It's definitely a lot of fun b/c all the writers know each other and we watch the games together. I think you see more and more writers going on other shows for plenty of reasons. It's good for self promotion w/ links to stories/Twitter account and overall exposure. Plus I think everyone in this field wants to help each other out when they can
Posted by: Mark Medina | November 11, 2010 at 06:13 PM
MM - you should throw up a chat for the C's / Meat game....
Posted by: justanothermambafan | November 11, 2010 at 06:16 PM
MM - I guess the saying is true...
"Beat writers do it with fingers..."
Posted by: LEWSTRS | November 11, 2010 at 06:16 PM
MM - I like that there's camaraderie with y'all - makes the job much more fun. I have a lot of friends in my line of work that are always willing to "show & tell" what they're working on (film, writing, music) and get input, or just flaunt what they're doing. It makes everyone better, and it's a much more enjoyable experience.
Posted by: 63 Footer | November 11, 2010 at 06:17 PM
63 - that's kind of like what we've got on here. There's a lot of knowledge & experience that adds to our enjoyment of the Lakers. Plus there's a lot of camaraderie and entertainment that makes it more like family & friends hanging at a sports bar. Gotta love it!
Posted by: justanothermambafan | November 11, 2010 at 06:24 PM
Is it just me or would LeBron have been better off staying in Cleveland at this point?
Posted by: htj | November 11, 2010 at 06:28 PM
justa - I agree, but we drink more in person than we do on the web.
Posted by: 63 Footer | November 11, 2010 at 06:29 PM
justa - I'll put up a chat thread in a few minutes. I got a few things to work on so I'll join the chat one tip starts
Posted by: Mark Medina | November 11, 2010 at 06:32 PM
Starting to feel pity for the Heat.
Posted by: p ang | November 11, 2010 at 06:34 PM
LOL at Sir Charles - he's got the "Pat Riley Shot Clock" going. He says "it's on". LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: justanothermambafan | November 11, 2010 at 06:37 PM
Anybody here still wants to make a trade, Drew for Bosh?
Posted by: 2Phatt | November 11, 2010 at 06:39 PM
Chat thread's up guys ....
Posted by: justanothermambafan | November 11, 2010 at 06:41 PM
Pity is for the weak!!!
Posted by: 63 Footer | November 11, 2010 at 06:42 PM
@mclyne & 63 Footer - Smooth huh? Here's a Smooth Rider..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztCQ4caiG3s
Okay not as Smooth as Sade or Isleys...but very few are. Here's a smooth one representing LA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QIWtY7gzvA
Posted by: LRob | November 11, 2010 at 07:00 PM
great game night/Veteran's Day all-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jQAQ0lbAcw
in Denver:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_AcWbuxQdo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLdGyoKCUiI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku6AbRRIMOY
& if breathing's hard, show some love because:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc1sgCT7X2c
enjoy the game & have a good night everyone-
Posted by: ms | November 11, 2010 at 07:02 PM
McHale may not be a good analyst, but him and CWebb have good chemistry. I like watching them together. Anyway, its nice to see McHale being forced to prop the Lakers.
Posted by: LRob | November 11, 2010 at 07:02 PM