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**Luke** · 12-20-2012, 12:05 PM

I knew the game was on saturday but I had no idea we weren't playing until then. Hopefully the rest does some of our old legs some good and it'll be interesting to see how the new rotation plays out. I'm cautiously optimistic about this game.

Isn't Nash due back any game now?

**Basel** · 12-20-2012, 12:07 PM

I read Nash COULD be back by Saturday. That would be ****ing awesome.

**Luke** · 12-20-2012, 12:09 PM

I would be so happy.

**Basel** · 12-20-2012, 12:15 PM

You, me and the entire Lakers fan base.

**Jamel Irief** · 12-21-2012, 11:10 AM

Doubt we'll see Nash. Think the Lakers will want to be cautious/dramatic and wait until Christmas.

**Ron** · 12-21-2012, 11:30 AM

I can't see them winning. Golden State is 17-9 and is 5 full games ahead of the Lakers in the Pacific. That's a different team up there.

Likewise on Xmas, we have been losing regularly on Xmas day games at home and I don't see this changing.

For a team that barely survived Charlotte at home there have to be a lot of concerns going on right now. I am more concerned how we end up this season then how we are playing now. For the long-term health and growth of the Lakers, this team has to convince Howard to stay. If he bolts at the end of the season this team is going to be mired in mediocrity for years to come.

So I think we will be 12-16 on the 26th. Just an honest observation as to how this team is playing right now. Gotta be the quietest 3-game winning streak in the history of the Lakers.

**Basel** · 12-21-2012, 11:50 AM

They'll be on the end of a back to back and our front line will give them problems because they still lack size. I think we'll go in and beat them.

**Ron** · 12-21-2012, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basel

They'll be on the end of a back to back and our front line will give them problems because they still lack size. I think we'll go in and beat them.

I agree that this is what should happen, the problem I see is that these guys are not taking advantage of the size differential.

Whether its lack of effort, bad coaching (not having the bigs in at the same time), or bad execution...it just isn't working the way its supposed to.

elcap15 · 12-21-2012, 12:20 PM

As with any of this season's games, it will come down to the team defense. If we rotate after penetration, get out and stay out on shooters, and get back in transition we will win. The problem is, we have not consistently done those things this year.

Hopefully a few days of actual practice, and a revitalized Pau and Nash will make the difference. Until I see it however, I have to assume we will lose.

**King Sancho Fantastic** · 12-21-2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

@LakersReporter: Nash: "I felt pretty good." There was a little soreness, as expected. He said there is a chance for Saturday, but "Christmas for sure."

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**Knicks4life** · 12-22-2012, 03:42 PM

Source: Steve Nash back Saturday

**Jamel Irief** · 12-22-2012, 04:48 PM

Damn. I have a stupid Christmas party to go to.

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**King Sancho Fantastic** · 12-22-2012, 04:56 PM

Me too dude. Hopefully my boy will be playing the game at his pad.

**Jamel Irief** · 12-22-2012, 06:10 PM

Mines with a bunch of brazilians. They only care about soccer.

oh well... Go Steve llullz

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DaRizzle · 12-22-2012, 06:31 PM

Full roster with new coach starts tonight....lets see

12-20-2012, 12:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Luke Go Dawgs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 11,910 Rep Power: 4300832	Lakers/Warriors I knew the game was on saturday but I had no idea we weren't playing until then. Hopefully the rest does some of our old legs some good and it'll be interesting to see how the new rotation plays out. I'm cautiously optimistic about this game. Isn't Nash due back any game now? __________________ Formerly VanillaPrice

12-20-2012, 12:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Basel Legen-wait for it-dary! Legendary! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Age: 27 Posts: 68,551 Rep Power: 21474913	I read Nash COULD be back by Saturday. That would be **ing awesome. __________________ Best there is, best there was, best there ever will be.**

12-20-2012, 12:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Luke Go Dawgs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 11,910 Rep Power: 4300832	Re: Lakers/Warriors I would be so happy. __________________ Formerly VanillaPrice

12-20-2012, 12:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Basel Legen-wait for it-dary! Legendary! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Age: 27 Posts: 68,551 Rep Power: 21474913	You, me and the entire Lakers fan base. __________________ Best there is, best there was, best there ever will be.

12-21-2012, 11:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jamel Irief KING OF THE INTERWEBZ! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Watching the Lakers Age: 96 Posts: 20,215 Rep Power: 14125348	Re: Lakers/Warriors Doubt we'll see Nash. Think the Lakers will want to be cautious/dramatic and wait until Christmas. __________________

12-21-2012, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ron Site Founder Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brea, California Posts: 14,567 Rep Power: 2734398	Re: Lakers/Warriors I can't see them winning. Golden State is 17-9 and is 5 full games ahead of the Lakers in the Pacific. That's a different team up there. Likewise on Xmas, we have been losing regularly on Xmas day games at home and I don't see this changing. For a team that barely survived Charlotte at home there have to be a lot of concerns going on right now. I am more concerned how we end up this season then how we are playing now. For the long-term health and growth of the Lakers, this team has to convince Howard to stay. If he bolts at the end of the season this team is going to be mired in mediocrity for years to come. So I think we will be 12-16 on the 26th. Just an honest observation as to how this team is playing right now. Gotta be the quietest 3-game winning streak in the history of the Lakers.

12-21-2012, 11:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Basel Legen-wait for it-dary! Legendary! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Age: 27 Posts: 68,551 Rep Power: 21474913	They'll be on the end of a back to back and our front line will give them problems because they still lack size. I think we'll go in and beat them. __________________ Best there is, best there was, best there ever will be.

12-21-2012, 12:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
elcap15 Star Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,573 Rep Power: 1038197	Re: Lakers/Warriors As with any of this season's games, it will come down to the team defense. If we rotate after penetration, get out and stay out on shooters, and get back in transition we will win. The problem is, we have not consistently done those things this year. Hopefully a few days of actual practice, and a revitalized Pau and Nash will make the difference. Until I see it however, I have to assume we will lose. __________________ http://i.imgur.com/RmT8y.gif

12-22-2012, 03:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Knicks4life Maple Jordan Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,246 Rep Power: 3012647	Re: Lakers/Warriors Source: Steve Nash back Saturday __________________ "Winning is the most important thing in my life,after breathing. Breathing first, winning next"-George Steinbrenner

12-22-2012, 04:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jamel Irief KING OF THE INTERWEBZ! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Watching the Lakers Age: 96 Posts: 20,215 Rep Power: 14125348	Damn. I have a stupid Christmas party to go to. Sent from my iPhone using Verticalsports.com Free App __________________

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King Sancho Fantastic -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside, California Age: 29 Posts: 9,588 Rep Power: 7193604	Re: Lakers/Warriors Me too dude. Hopefully my boy will be playing the game at his pad. __________________ Rumble, young man, rumble...

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Jamel Irief KING OF THE INTERWEBZ! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Watching the Lakers Age: 96 Posts: 20,215 Rep Power: 14125348	Mines with a bunch of brazilians. They only care about soccer. oh well... Go Steve llullz Sent from my iPhone using Verticalsports.com Free App __________________

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