Los Angeles @ Utah GameThread, May 9, 2008 7:00 PM MDT

Preview - LA Lakers @ Utah Jazz - Game 3 - Round 2 - 2008 NBA playoffs

by basketballjohn on May 9, 2008 6:00 PM MDT

Los Angeles @ Utah

Next Game

Friday, May 9, 2008, 7:00 PM MDT
EnergySolutions Arena

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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Boos

I didn’t really hear any extra boos for Fischer. Did any of you?

by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 7:06 PM MDT 0 recs

3-seconds

There was Pau’s first violation of the night.

by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 7:09 PM MDT 0 recs

Lamar just fell over

and got the foul

by basketballjohn on May 9, 2008 7:39 PM MDT 0 recs

Harpring ended the 1st quarter

very badly.

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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 7:40 PM MDT 0 recs

Yep.

by basketballjohn on May 9, 2008 7:42 PM MDT up 0 recs

There's your boy Danielle

by basketballjohn on May 9, 2008 7:41 PM MDT 0 recs

And drawing the charge!

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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 7:43 PM MDT up 0 recs

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.

by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 7:44 PM MDT 0 recs

No Knees on Kobe?

Brilliant strategy there, J-Slo.

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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 7:47 PM MDT 0 recs

Great Shot Matt

by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 7:48 PM MDT 0 recs

MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 7:49 PM MDT 0 recs

Oh shi*

holding his wrist.

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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:00 PM MDT 0 recs

He seems alright...

thankfully.

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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:04 PM MDT up 0 recs

My heart just sunk.

by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:01 PM MDT 0 recs

And,

I have already said quite a few naughty words tonight. Most of them were directed at Matt.

by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:02 PM MDT 0 recs

Same.

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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:04 PM MDT up 0 recs

On the very much plus side...

at least the crowd isn’t dressed in white.

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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:07 PM MDT 0 recs

Amen

by basketballjohn on May 9, 2008 8:07 PM MDT up 0 recs

My internet connection

is shaky at best right now. In other words, a little more reliable than Harp.

by basketballjohn on May 9, 2008 8:07 PM MDT 0 recs

Lol.

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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:09 PM MDT up 0 recs

Booze better win this tap

by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:08 PM MDT 0 recs

R-tard.

by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:08 PM MDT 0 recs

Where did AK

touch him? And did you see that palm by Bryant?

by basketballjohn on May 9, 2008 8:09 PM MDT 0 recs

Yep.

But sadly, I’m not a ref.
My eyesight is too good.

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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:09 PM MDT up 0 recs

It's just Laker love.

by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:10 PM MDT 0 recs

Refs are helping Kobe

like they have been all series.

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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:10 PM MDT 0 recs

NO, all year

by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:10 PM MDT up 0 recs

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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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:12 PM MDT up 0 recs

KK was wide open.

Why didn’t Booze push it out?

by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:10 PM MDT 0 recs

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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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:22 PM MDT 0 recs

They'd send him out east I would imagine.

Who would they want back? A PG and a 3?

by basketballjohn on May 9, 2008 8:25 PM MDT up 0 recs

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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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:27 PM MDT up 0 recs

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 basketballjohn on May 9, 2008 8:28 PM MDT up 0 recs

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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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:30 PM MDT up 0 recs

Meh, I don't really care.

Half-time is just very boring. :)

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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:29 PM MDT up 0 recs

You don't find

A little girl dance team to be entertaining?

by basketballjohn on May 9, 2008 8:31 PM MDT up 0 recs

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 0 recs

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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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:33 PM MDT up 0 recs

Which is as exciting

as it sounds.

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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:34 PM MDT up 0 recs

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 0 recs

Send him to Philly?

by basketballjohn on May 9, 2008 8:34 PM MDT up 0 recs

And get what in return?

by DaniellelovesKK on May 9, 2008 8:35 PM MDT up 0 recs

Some fans?

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by UtesFan89 on May 9, 2008 8:35 PM MDT up 0 recs

Andre Miller

and some throw in for Chucky and Melo.

by basketballjohn on May 9, 2008 8:36 PM MDT up 0 recs

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 0 recs