Game #37: Cavs (9-29) @ Lakers (15-21) - Basketball Forum : Professional and College Basketball Forums

Cajon · 01-11-2013, 11:10 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Los Angeles Lakers
Sunday, 13 January 2013
2130H EST
Local Channel: FSOH, TWC SportsNet
National Channel: N/A

Cajon · 01-11-2013, 11:12 PM

If we don't win this one...

Cajon · 01-12-2013, 03:43 AM

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The Lakers are 0-5 since @Kobe Bryant joined Twitter.

- Arash Markazi

llullz

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Mike D'Antoni to Lakers players postgame: "Our season starts Sunday. We've got to make a run."

-Kevin Ding

**R-Star** · 01-12-2013, 05:55 AM

Our season starts Sunday?

Shut up. What a dumb coach.

But yea, you better win this game.

**Basel** · 01-12-2013, 10:40 AM

We're finishing January 8-2 starting with this game.

**Laker Freak** · 01-12-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Basel

We're finishing January 8-2 starting with this game.

The Memphis, Miami, and Oklahoma City games are all guaranteed losses

**King Sancho Fantastic** · 01-12-2013, 10:59 AM

If we get Dwight and Pau back, I think we can take Memphis.

MojoPin · 01-12-2013, 11:00 AM

I actually have this one written off as a loss. If Gasol plays, I'll give them a +3 margin of victory.

The fact that "the season starts Sunday" reinforces the notion that Dantoni has installed no urgency into this team. No leadership whatsoever. A coach should set measurable goals instead of saying stuff like "well...hopefully we will be good when Nash gets back".

**R-Star** · 01-12-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MojoPin

I actually have this one written off as a loss. If Gasol plays, I'll give them a +3 margin of victory.

The fact that "the season starts Sunday" reinforces the notion that Dantoni has installed no urgency into this team. No leadership whatsoever. A coach should set measurable goals instead of saying stuff like "well...hopefully we will be good when Nash gets back".

Agreed. Saying shit like "The season starts Sunday" gives every player a free pass for the shitty team effort so far this season.

A real coach would hold the team accountable. Mike D is saying "Meh, no worries guys. We'll win the next one."

**King Sancho Fantastic** · 01-12-2013, 12:58 PM

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@Mike_Bresnahan: Pau Gasol is not expected to play tomorrow against Cleveland. Still hasn't cleared concussion tests. #Lakers

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**King Sancho Fantastic** · 01-12-2013, 01:09 PM

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@Lakerholicz: RT @MedinaLakersNBA: Mike D'Antoni said Dwight Howard will be evaluated tomorrow morning. Game-time decision for Cleveland

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**Ron** · 01-12-2013, 01:32 PM

Okay, we all knew the Lakers were not going to fare well during that most recent five-game stretch. Especially since they entered it with a stinker against Philly at home.

But get real, this is Cleveland. They will beat Cleveland.

MojoPin · 01-12-2013, 01:48 PM

I forgot that Varejao is out for 8 weeks. I expect Irving and Waiters to have big nights.

I'm not sure LA has enough pieces to win this game. It would be great if Clark turned into an Ariza type player for the team - a player who comes out of nowhere and is able to sustain his performance. However, I expect him to regress to the mean fairly quickly.

**R-Star** · 01-12-2013, 03:19 PM

If one of LA's big men is back, they should take this game. If not, they really are just too thin to be the favorite against any team. Sacre starting? Its easily the worst starting frontcourt, by a wide margin.

Cajon · 01-13-2013, 02:30 AM

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Good news: Clippers just lost to the Magic. Bad news: Lakers are now the only team that hasn't won in 2013.

-Gary Lee

01-11-2013, 11:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cajon First Round Draft Pick Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,092 Rep Power: 163097	Game #37: Cavs (9-29) @ Lakers (15-21) Cleveland Cavaliers @ Los Angeles Lakers Sunday, 13 January 2013 2130H EST Local Channel: FSOH, TWC SportsNet National Channel: N/A

01-11-2013, 11:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cajon First Round Draft Pick Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,092 Rep Power: 163097	Re: Game #37: Cavs (9-29) @ Lakers (15-21) If we don't win this one...

01-12-2013, 05:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
R-Star BBB.net Archivist Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The village of Clive, bro Age: 30 Posts: 37,978 Rep Power: 21474884	Re: Game #37: Cavs (9-29) @ Lakers (15-21) Our season starts Sunday? Shut up. What a dumb coach. But yea, you better win this game. __________________

01-12-2013, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Basel Legen-wait for it-dary! Legendary! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Age: 27 Posts: 68,551 Rep Power: 21474913	Re: Game #37: Cavs (9-29) @ Lakers (15-21) We're finishing January 8-2 starting with this game. __________________ Best there is, best there was, best there ever will be.

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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: Game #37: Cavs (9-29) @ Lakers (15-21) If we get Dwight and Pau back, I think we can take Memphis. __________________ Rumble, young man, rumble...

01-12-2013, 11:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
MojoPin Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1,106 Rep Power: 143574	Re: Game #37: Cavs (9-29) @ Lakers (15-21) I actually have this one written off as a loss. If Gasol plays, I'll give them a +3 margin of victory. The fact that "the season starts Sunday" reinforces the notion that Dantoni has installed no urgency into this team. No leadership whatsoever. A coach should set measurable goals instead of saying stuff like "well...hopefully we will be good when Nash gets back".

01-12-2013, 01:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ron Site Founder Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brea, California Posts: 14,567 Rep Power: 2734398	Re: Game #37: Cavs (9-29) @ Lakers (15-21) Okay, we all knew the Lakers were not going to fare well during that most recent five-game stretch. Especially since they entered it with a stinker against Philly at home. But get real, this is Cleveland. They will beat Cleveland.

01-12-2013, 01:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
MojoPin Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1,106 Rep Power: 143574	Re: Game #37: Cavs (9-29) @ Lakers (15-21) I forgot that Varejao is out for 8 weeks. I expect Irving and Waiters to have big nights. I'm not sure LA has enough pieces to win this game. It would be great if Clark turned into an Ariza type player for the team - a player who comes out of nowhere and is able to sustain his performance. However, I expect him to regress to the mean fairly quickly.

01-12-2013, 03:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
R-Star BBB.net Archivist Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The village of Clive, bro Age: 30 Posts: 37,978 Rep Power: 21474884	Re: Game #37: Cavs (9-29) @ Lakers (15-21) If one of LA's big men is back, they should take this game. If not, they really are just too thin to be the favorite against any team. Sacre starting? Its easily the worst starting frontcourt, by a wide margin. __________________

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