Preview - LA Lakers @ Utah Jazz - Game 3 - Round 2 - 2008 NBA playoffs
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 6:00 PM MDT
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Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz, May 9, 2008 7:00 PM MDT
Time to start the comeback. And I'm not talking about a late-game, fourth quarter, double-digit overcoming type comeback. I'm talking a series-changing, momentum busting, show them what Jazz basketball is all about type of comeback.
It has to start from the opening tip. We saw it in game 6 of the Houston series where the Jazz went all out for the entire game.
- Deron will start believing that he is the One. He's got to realize about midway through the first whether or not the team has it. If they don't, expect him to take over early. He can take Fisher any time. You remember the guy that couldn't guard anyone last year? It's the same guy. He's not getting any better. Time for the student to kick his teacher's can.
- Everyone's down on Booze. And rightfully so. We all know what he's capable of though. You don't just lose that skill. If he can get a couple of quick layups early, watch out.
- Fisher and supporting cast can't shoot any better than they did in game 2.
- Like I said in the recap of game 2, Brewer actually played Kobe pretty good. Bryant just hit some incredible shots. Those aren't going to fall again. He should be in the twenties though.
- If we can get an influx of trolls, now you know why. My reply would be,
Win and this is a series. Lose and the players will start making vacation plans, again.
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Yay
I know. I was yelling so loud. I just love that KK.
And I’m so glad you guys got on here. I need to talk to someone about this game.
No Knees on Kobe?
Brilliant strategy there, J-Slo.
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On the very much plus side...
at least the crowd isn’t dressed in white.
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My internet connection
is shaky at best right now. In other words, a little more reliable than Harp.
Yep.
But sadly, I’m not a ref.
My eyesight is too good.
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Refs are helping Kobe
like they have been all series.
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Well, yeah...
but I don’t normally watch games.
Especially Lakers games.
You know what’s coming before you turn the TV on.
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So, off-topic...
what do you guys make of the rumor that the Nuggs will listen to offers for Hit-N-Run?
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They'd send him out east I would imagine.
Who would they want back? A PG and a 3?
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 8:25 PM MDT up reply actions
Not sure.
For what it’s worth (and yes, it’s early) I’ve also read that they’re looking at Ty Lawson in the draft. If that works out, no need for a PG.
Question is… what would people give up for him? Especially with the recent news surrounding him?
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I don't think I want them to trade him.
They’d become a much better team without him and having a true PG. But AI isn’t getting any younger either.
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 8:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Agreed.
And the Blazers will be good.
And if the Sonics don’t blow their 4-million draft picks…
The Nuggs.
The Jazz.
The T-Wolves should be better.
Could be a very competitive division.
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Meh, I don't really care.
Half-time is just very boring. :)
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You don't find
A little girl dance team to be entertaining?
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 8:31 PM MDT up reply actions
EWWW. It might be better than the nasty old lady dancers they had a while ago.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:31 PM MDT up reply actions
I don't know...
I got to watch a Channel 2 news update, followed by the analysis of the game by Reno Mahe.
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I did the dishes.
Not fun. Why can’t they have Chuck on during halftime. He’s funny.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:34 PM MDT up reply actions
Andre Miller
and some throw in for Chucky and Melo.
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 8:36 PM MDT up reply actions
Well
Given his recent trouble with the law….
IDK though, the 1-2 punch of him and AI is pretty much the only thing the Nuggs have going for them. And, how many years does AI really have left?
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah
ON the biased fan website, not yours.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:36 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh...
um… no idea why.
That’s not good though.
Can you on the new one?
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Yeah
I just did. That’s really weird.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:42 PM MDT up reply actions
OK
Now it just let me. IDK what the problem was.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Lol.
As long as you can post, it’s all good. :)
I think…
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ha
I was just going to say thanks for letting me use that pic. It was the one with the awkward people hugging each other in the background. I wanted to show it to my sister.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:47 PM MDT up reply actions
The one
from the post about the Jazz beating the Rockets. Go back and look at it. You will laugh.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:49 PM MDT up reply actions
Yes
It was like a few posts ago. seriously, It is one of the funniest pics.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:51 PM MDT up reply actions
One time
my cousin snuck down to the court during halftime and took a pic sitting in Phil’s special chair.
And, Matt just came in. Bad news.
And Bevetta
The Jazz hoser, but stares at it and calls nothing.
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 8:49 PM MDT up reply actions
It might've before...
it’s been a month since it listened though.
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Because
Jerry has a special affinity with Matt.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:58 PM MDT up reply actions
Brewer
has been playing Kobe great. Hard to guard though when you can’t breathe on him
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 8:58 PM MDT up reply actions
Or even look in his general direction.
Or, even think about him. I just got a foul.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions
Remember all the comments like that
when they first put in the Sheed Rule?
It was so much fun to make fun of that.
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For example, Facebook groups with titles such as...
I was called for a foul on Dwyane Wade
&
The Ref T’d Me Up For Arguing A Call From My Couch, The Bastard!
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Really?
I might have to join those groups.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 9:03 PM MDT up reply actions
No. He didn't.
The Lakers don’t commit fouls.
They’re too good to do that.
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My bad
I might be ejected just for thinking that.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 9:02 PM MDT up reply actions
Looks like the hairnet
my lunch lady used to wear.
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 9:05 PM MDT up reply actions
IF
Dude,
Your name is Sasha. Why are you wearing a headband? You’re just adding fuel to the fire.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions
Sasha Pavlovic
was cool.
For the one year he was year before becoming just another SG that came & left Utah.
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HAHA
too bad we’re talking about Sasha Vujacic.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 9:11 PM MDT up reply actions
A dunk & a lay-up in the same game?
How often does that happen?
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I just emailed my cousin in LA
and told him the game would be over by the middle of the fourrth. Let’s pray this comes true.
Get
Harp out. I don’t care that he just got that he just drew that foul on Kobe.
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 9:12 PM MDT up reply actions
What
are the REAL chances of getting rid of him this summer?
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 9:13 PM MDT up reply actions
Probably near zero.
Unless J-Slo goes to coach the Knicks or something.
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God...
No Knees gets like no leverage at all.
He kinda jumped into Kobe trying to shoot instead of jumping up.
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If you're keeping score at home
That’s two “magic spray” references and two Harpring football references from B&B
WHY ON EARTH
are you watcing B&B??? I’m watching ESPN.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 9:13 PM MDT up reply actions
My wife has the tv with satellite.
I have the one with OTA HD.
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 9:14 PM MDT up reply actions
OK
that is a reasonable excuse. Otherwise, I might question your sanity.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 9:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Because
He has that great Football Hustle
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 9:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Where's the time-out?
And the punch for the refs?
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If they loose this game,
Because Gasol is allowed to set up camp in the paint, then I will really be pissed.
It's like a video game...
you get too far ahead, and the AI starts playing tougher and you can’t do anything right.
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God.
Everything draws a whistle for the Lakers now.
Do the refs & NBA have to be this obvious?
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The Jazz
have been getting no love in the paint (from the refs) these playoffs.
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God, if they want the Jazz out of the way
they might as well hold a gun to LHM’s head and make him forfeit.
Why put up this farce as if the Lakers can do no wrong and the Jazz no right?
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I feel bad for guys like Deron who have the talent,
but will never get appreciated for it, because of politics in sports.
Anyone good with photoshop?
I want to take http://thesportshernia.typepad.com/blog/images/barkley_bavetta_slow_dance_5.jpg
and
replace Barkley with Kobe.
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I might have to ask the readers
to imagine a bit, because I don’t do photoshop.
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The funniest thing ever
is when the Lakers complain when they get called for a foul. “Dude, we’re wearing gold. We’re not suppose to get called for those.”
Finally
a call. Wow. Stern must have called during the time out and told the refs to cover up the faking a little.
Are you allowed to pass to yourself?
Even if it’s off the backboard?
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I believe so
You see them do it all the time in the AS game.
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 9:28 PM MDT up reply actions
This isn't the ASG though...
it features both Harpring and referees.
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They just showed the Kobe replay on the pass to himself
He jumped from his feet twice with the ball.
He's the MVP
he makes his own rules.
Good play by Booze
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 9:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Let's just put Kobe on the line everytime the Lakers have the ball
why even run the clock and make everyone run up & down?
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HAHA
Has he told you to buckle up yet?
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 9:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Fish is a Laker
Booze is a Jazzster.
It’s actually quite simple.
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What about
In the first when Ronnie P went down and Farmer went over him and there was no foul called?
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 9:32 PM MDT up reply actions
Farmar is a Laker
Price is a Jazzster.
It obviously wasn’t a foul on Price, so it was a no call.
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Just making sure you guys don't think
that I’m a closet Laker fan or something.
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I know sarcasm doesn't travel well online...
but it’s how I speak almost always.
On & off-line.
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NO dude.
I’m the same way, don’t worry. Especially when it’s so obvious.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 9:35 PM MDT up reply actions
Deron's pissed.
Hopefully he takes over now.
Take it out of the hands of the refs.
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They
couldn’t decide who was gonna blow the whistle.
They all wanted the honor.
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Beautiful shot by Kobe there.
Mirroring similar shots by T-Mac earlier in the playoffs.
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Pau jumping?
He wasn’t the one in there. What the hell?
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 9:43 PM MDT up reply actions
See UF89's post
They wear gold, we wear white.
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 9:54 PM MDT up reply actions
Choking reference
too obvious and probably not appropriate for the board.
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 9:43 PM MDT up reply actions
I meant I was going to say something inappropriate about it.
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 9:45 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh...
It’s a Jazz board.
Remember, we’re all Mormons that have no where else to vent.
It’s all good here.
I kid, I kid…
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These jumps haven't gone well for the Jazz
so far tonight.
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A win!
Can I still use my picture review though?
Or do I need to be nicer because we won?
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:(
Don’t know photoshop.
Don’t even have it.
All I can do is, as stated above, hide it below the “more” thing and tell people to imagine.
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Download
The Gimp. It’s a PS alternative.
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 9:53 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, done that.
Not sure how to use it though.
Still working on it.
Maybe I’ll post this tomorrow, and then try to get it ready for Sunday. :)
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He just wanted to make things interesting.
Anyone can blow a team out.
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 9:55 PM MDT up reply actions
And game!
More of the same horrors on Sunday, I imagine.
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He only had 5 points and 3 fouls.
Harp had 12 and 4.
12 points > 5 points.
And 4 fouls suggest more attempted defense than 3.
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Boler & Booner
mention it every time they see Harpring.
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Just to make sure that we don't forget.
Obviously he deserves special treatment for playing 2 sports in his life.
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He was the Subway Sub of the Game
because the Sub of the Game doesn’t have to play defense. You just have to score the most points off of the bench.
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Off-topic, but
Rick Carlisle will be the coach for the Mavs next year.
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Too bad
I would hope the rumor of Bobby night was true.
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 9:58 PM MDT up reply actions
I'd love to see Cuban coach the team
that’d show the refs for being so obviously biased.
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KJZZ doesn't have enough money
to go get Charles Barkley for you. :)
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By the way, about Barkley
I assume you guys saw the “I am a dumbass” video?
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Barkley is amazing.
Hated him as a player (because he was always on the wrong teams).
But he’s funny now.
Especially the Wade/Barkley commercials.
And now this.
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Seriously!!!!
I laugh at EVERY commercial. But, no one else appreciates them like I do. I’m glad you see the greatness.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 10:04 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, they're awesome.
The only time I can even stand Wade.
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I like em too~
Why doesn’t he have a movie deal or something? He should’ve starred in space jam instead of MJ
Have you ever heard him gush over Sloan?
He loves the guy. He stated that he wanted to sign here as a FA, but we had some other PF at the time.
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 10:10 PM MDT up reply actions
HAHA
But, Pace is just sooooo ugly. And he has the worst teeth, and that bugs me more than anything.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 10:01 PM MDT up reply actions
He'd be more annoying
if he had no teeth though.
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IDK
I can’t even concentrate on what he’s saying. Cause his teeth are so jacked up.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 10:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, but if he had no teeth
you wouldn’t understand him at all.
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What about a donkey instead of Pace?
He could sit in between Thurl and DJ and they would treat him like a normal analyst. You can’t tell me that would be a million times better than Pace
Replacing
one ass with another.
Not much of a change, is it?
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Can I say that here?
Or does it have to be a** or something?
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DUDE,
haha. I think we’ve all dropped a few bombs on here tonight. None of ya’ll better turn me in to BYU
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 10:07 PM MDT up reply actions
I've been trying to cut down
because I curse way too often.
Not going well though.
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Good luck.
I don’t have much of a problem except for when I’m driving with Utard drivers, or watching Matt’s hustle.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 10:10 PM MDT up reply actions
I don't have a problem either...
unless I’m watching a basketball game. Or following my Pirates. Or totally bored at work… accidentally shooting myself with rubber bands. Or if I’m sick of the people around me. Or… yeah, the list doesn’t end.
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Hard to be thrilled
about the Bucs.
Every win is nice… but the team has looked like crap so far this year (for the most part).
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Anything
Would be better. Or even just not having him at all would be better.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 10:06 PM MDT up reply actions
Maybe he was trying to psyche the Jazz out
My high school coach used to do the same thing with his socks… he was a weirdo~ Yeah Boler and Booner, you heard right… I played high school football AND ran track
Good game ya'll
It’s more fun to rant with others than scream at the t.v. by yourself.
Time to gear up for Sunday.
by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 10:12 PM MDT reply actions
Agreed.
I’m out now.
Working on recap.
Not sure if I’ll be around Sunday though…
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On the plus side...
at least there was no foul called on Brewer…
or tech for the way he reacted (though Sloan did pick one up).
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Brewer didn't get it
But someone else did. Can’t remember if it was Booze or AK
by Basketball John on May 9, 2008 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh...
missed that. I just got the tech and thought… “great timing, J-Slo”
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Nice
278 comments (279 with this one) by 5 people.
That’s amazing.
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