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Eternal · 12-06-2006, 01:53 AM

Lakers Game Recap coming after game...

**Basel57** · 12-06-2006, 01:58 AM

The Hornets have three players out, right? Peja, David West, and Bobby Jackson? If so, then we have no excuse NOT to win this game...we're at home...they have injuries...we're playing great basketball...they're somewhat struggling as of late...we've won 3 in a row while they've lost 5 in a row...

Yeah, this type of game worries me the most...we can't underestimate them. With or without Kobe, we should be able to win this game and then carry on that momentum against Atlanta on Friday night.

Eternal · 12-06-2006, 02:25 AM

It will be interesting to see how the Lakers do without Kobe, and how they adjust to a short notice of not having Kobe in the lineup, if he does sit out.

At beginning of season, Lakers were used to not having Kobe in the lineup, since they went through preseason and the first two games without him.

CSILASVEGAS · 12-06-2006, 06:32 AM

how is kobe's ankle? is the news up there still updated regarding his day to day status or is he gonna be on the DL? i say rest him or give him minimal playing time with new orleans and atlanta on their next 2 games and then bring him completely back with san antonio at home and the texas road trip against houston and dallas. i feel the other guys can take care of the hornets and the hawks without kobe.

elcap15 · 12-06-2006, 11:28 AM

yeah, this is a game we should win, but with Kobe out nothing is for sure. Lamar will have to return to his beginning of the season form.

Having said that, I think there is a good chance that Kobe will play tonight. Every interview I have heard says that it wasnt a very bad sprain and he is trying hard to be ready for tonight.

**Ghiman** · 12-06-2006, 01:47 PM

Gotta take care of all our home games. We should come out with a win, even with Kobe resting the ankle. I love Chris Paul's game, plays with alot of heart and is fearless considering his a small guy playing a big mans game. This game should be fun to watch.

**Basel57** · 12-06-2006, 02:12 PM

Here's a Scouting Report on tonight's game:

New Orleans/Oklahoma City brings a five game losing streak to Staples Center tonight. They are missing two starters and possibly a top sub (Peja Stojakovic and David West are out and Bobby Jackson is listed as questionable). This is a dangerous game. It’s dangerous because as we’ve pointed out before, a wounded/hungry animal is a threat. It’s a dangerous game because the Hornets have been off since last Friday so they will have fresh legs. It’s also dangerous because Kobe is a game time decision due to his sprained ankle. Because of our experience of going through training camp and the exhibition season without Kobe we should be able to compete tonight.

The Hornets start second year sensation Chris Paul at the point. He will look to push the ball and get them playing at their comfortable pace which is fast. He creates easy scoring opportunities for his teammates. Rasual Butler is a good shooter with three point range starting at the 2. Desmond Mason starts at the 3 and is a great athlete. He will run the lanes hard, they will post him up in the half court and he will cut and slash hard to the basket. Mason will look for lob opportunities both in transition and in the half court. Marc Jackson starts at the 4 and is a threat to pick and pop to about 18-20 feet. He will also bang around on the boards. Finally, local product Tyson Chandler has had some big games against us. He is a long player who will come to block shots and will get most of his offense from running the floor, offensive rebound put backs, and lobs. Former Lakers player Jannero Pargo has been playing very well for the Hornets in the absence of Bobby Jackson.

Transition Drags; Double Drags; Top/Middle; Guard to Guard Lag to middle; Elbow/Pinch; Sideline Rear (back to baseline); Wing; Wing with Opposite Big; Bigs cross to Wing; Step-out from Post; Corner – These are all different types of screen and roll actions and we expect to see these and more tonight. The Hornets used to run the Princeton Offensive schemes that Coach Byron Scott likes but since drafting Chris Paul they have become a transition and pick and roll team. Paul uses his penetration off of pick and rolls to force the defense to collapse on him then he will kick it out to the open shooters. It will be key for us to not let this team get out in the open floor and get easy buckets. If we can force them to execute in the half court we will improve our chances for success. The Hornets can play from behind – they have the confidence that sooner or later they will put together a run of their own (behind the tempo forcing push of Paul).

Defensively, the Hornets will use a 2-3 zone. They are starting to understand that they have a legitimate shot blocker in Tyson Chandler behind them to help protect the paint so that makes them more aggressive defensively (Rookie Cedric Simmons will also try to block shots). By taking good shots and limiting our turnovers we will be in a position to play the kind of defense that we need to win.

Source: http://my.lakers.com/lakers/news.html?id=5

Eternal · 12-06-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Basel57

Here's a Scouting Report on tonight's game:

New Orleans/Oklahoma City brings a five game losing streak to Staples Center tonight. They are missing two starters and possibly a top sub (Peja Stojakovic and David West are out and Bobby Jackson is listed as questionable). This is a dangerous game. It’s dangerous because as we’ve pointed out before, a wounded/hungry animal is a threat. It’s a dangerous game because the Hornets have been off since last Friday so they will have fresh legs. It’s also dangerous because Kobe is a game time decision due to his sprained ankle. Because of our experience of going through training camp and the exhibition season without Kobe we should be able to compete tonight.

The Hornets start second year sensation Chris Paul at the point. He will look to push the ball and get them playing at their comfortable pace which is fast. He creates easy scoring opportunities for his teammates. Rasual Butler is a good shooter with three point range starting at the 2. Desmond Mason starts at the 3 and is a great athlete. He will run the lanes hard, they will post him up in the half court and he will cut and slash hard to the basket. Mason will look for lob opportunities both in transition and in the half court. Marc Jackson starts at the 4 and is a threat to pick and pop to about 18-20 feet. He will also bang around on the boards. Finally, local product Tyson Chandler has had some big games against us. He is a long player who will come to block shots and will get most of his offense from running the floor, offensive rebound put backs, and lobs. Former Lakers player Jannero Pargo has been playing very well for the Hornets in the absence of Bobby Jackson.

Transition Drags; Double Drags; Top/Middle; Guard to Guard Lag to middle; Elbow/Pinch; Sideline Rear (back to baseline); Wing; Wing with Opposite Big; Bigs cross to Wing; Step-out from Post; Corner – These are all different types of screen and roll actions and we expect to see these and more tonight. The Hornets used to run the Princeton Offensive schemes that Coach Byron Scott likes but since drafting Chris Paul they have become a transition and pick and roll team. Paul uses his penetration off of pick and rolls to force the defense to collapse on him then he will kick it out to the open shooters. It will be key for us to not let this team get out in the open floor and get easy buckets. If we can force them to execute in the half court we will improve our chances for success. The Hornets can play from behind – they have the confidence that sooner or later they will put together a run of their own (behind the tempo forcing push of Paul).

Defensively, the Hornets will use a 2-3 zone. They are starting to understand that they have a legitimate shot blocker in Tyson Chandler behind them to help protect the paint so that makes them more aggressive defensively (Rookie Cedric Simmons will also try to block shots). By taking good shots and limiting our turnovers we will be in a position to play the kind of defense that we need to win.

Forgot to list your source.

Nice scouting report though.

**Basel57** · 12-06-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Eternal

Forgot to list your source.

Nice scouting report though.

Fixed it...I put a link at the bottom.

KillWill · 12-06-2006, 02:28 PM

nice job basel.

good to see tyson chandler back in town. san bernardino's finest!!!

**Basel57** · 12-06-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KillWill

nice job basel.

Thanks.

Tha Freak · 12-06-2006, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Basel57

The Hornets have three players out, right? Peja, David West, and Bobby Jackson? If so, then we have no excuse NOT to win this game...we're at home...they have injuries...we're playing great basketball...they're somewhat struggling as of late...we've won 3 in a row while they've lost 5 in a row...

The Bucks were without Bobby Simmons and Charlie Villanueva, yet we still lost. Anyways, like most said, this game should most definetly be a win. The team just has to go onto the floor and play good, inspired basketball, which shouldn't be a problem considering Kobe Bryant is out (will mostly be out). That way, guys will hopefully stay aggressive throughout the game, and not count on one player to make all the plays.

Anyways, I'm looking for big games from Lamar and Evans

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