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Post Subject: Lakers vs. Nuggets, Game #1 | 4/29/12 | WC Playoffs, Rd 1
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 12:56 AM PST
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Nuggets - Lakers Preview
GREG BEACHAM
Instead of worrying about the Black Mamba at Saturday's practice, the Denver Nuggets couldn't stop talking about the Rattlesnake.
That's their new nickname for Arron Afflalo, coined by point guard Andre Miller for the former UCLA guard's quick-strike moves.
''I know I don't want to get bit by either one,'' Denver coach George Karl said.
Everybody got a good laugh before the Nuggets got down to business on orchestrating a major playoff upset.
The Nuggets are facing the aforementioned Mamba and his Los Angeles Lakers in the postseason for the third time in five years, starting with Game 1 at Staples Center on Sunday, so Karl already knows plenty about what doesn't work against Kobe Bryant and his 7-foot teammates.
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Full Game Preview Link: http://www.nba.com/lakers/gameday/120429_gameday_nuggets.html |
_________________ “In many ways it feels like we never even got started” -- Steve Nash on Lakers 2012-13 season
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Post Subject: RE: Lakers vs. Nuggets | 4/29/12 | WC Playoffs, Game Day
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 01:15 AM PST
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Man am I ready!! I know Kobe and Pau and Bynum have been waiting for this all year.
If Ron was out there I'd predict a blowout. Without Ron we'll need to play good ball.
GO LAKERS!!! |
_________________ "Heroes come & go....But Legends are forever"!!! -Kobe Bryant
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Post Subject: RE: Lakers vs. Nuggets | 4/29/12 | WC Playoffs, Game Day
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 01:25 AM PST
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^ Me too Craig! Time to re-establish that defense! We can't win without it! I'm trying hard not to be ticked at Ron right now, but it's difficult. I hope Devin is ready. This could be a major shock to his system, but at least he has Kobe there to help him through it. Come to think of it, this is new ground for Ramon too. The playoffs is what it's all about, so welcome to the real NBA kids!
I thought Dallas had OKC upset in their game #1. The Thunder was very fortunate to escape with a W. We have to be careful as well. Better yet, just go ALL OUT and leave no doubt! |
_________________ “In many ways it feels like we never even got started” -- Steve Nash on Lakers 2012-13 season
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Post Subject: RE: Lakers vs. Nuggets | 4/29/12 | WC Playoffs, Game Day
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 03:05 AM PST
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Dan, I thought for sure that Dallas had won game 1. They were up by 7 points with 2-3 minutes to play. Then lost it at the end on a lucky (shooters roll) shot by Durant. smh
I agree. The Lakers are going to need that stellar defense in order to make a deep run in the playoffs this year.
This series will give us a good barometer of our chemistry, determination, Brown's schemes on both ends...and most of all, our DEFENSE...
You know the cliche...Defense wins Championships. It's time to put up! Or shut up! No excuses! |
_________________ "Heroes come & go....But Legends are forever"!!! -Kobe Bryant
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Post Subject: RE: Lakers vs. Nuggets | 4/29/12 | WC Playoffs, Game Day
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 03:36 AM PST
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| I wonder if Nuggets fans are as optimistic as we are. Matt Barnes is ready to go, let's see how this turns out |
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Post Subject: RE: Lakers vs. Nuggets | 4/29/12 | WC Playoffs, Game Day
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 03:57 AM PST
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| Can anybody imagine the Lakers having legit three point shooters on this team going into the playoffs?! The inside game would be very scary, I think we would the favorites. Anyways, the Lakers playoff run begins today. |
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Post Subject: RE: Lakers vs. Nuggets | 4/29/12 | WC Playoffs, Game Day
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 07:00 AM PST
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| This game is the time the Lakers should make a statement and assert dominance throughout the series. |
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Post Subject: RE: Lakers vs. Nuggets | 4/29/12 | WC Playoffs, Game Day
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 09:05 AM PST
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Here's what's needed:
1. Kobe to be the BLACK MAMBA, Bynumite to be a BEAST and Gasol to be the BLACK SWAN...
2. FUNDAMENTALS Control the boards, limit turnovers and hit our free throws...
3. We have to play to our STRENGTHS...and play INSIDE OUT BALL!!!
4. Top Ramon has to be effective, penetrate and FACILITATE!!!
5. Our Role Players have to step up...EXECUTE their jobs, and HIT THE OPEN SHOT!!!
6. Mike Brown has to be able to make the ADJUSTMENTS and have a great scheme on both ends of the floors, and find the most effective ROTATIONS!!!
7. Most important...we have to played INSPIRED DEFENSE!!!...Slow down the game to a half court game, to prevent transition offense by the opponents... |
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Post Subject: RE: Lakers vs. Nuggets | 4/29/12 | WC Playoffs, Game Day
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 11:48 AM PST
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| The road to redemption to starts at 12:30. LETS GO LAKERS!!! |
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Post Subject: RE: Lakers vs. Nuggets | 4/29/12 | WC Playoffs, Game Day
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 12:07 PM PST
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I like the players talk, now I wanna see the walk!
Go Lakers! |
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Post Subject: RE: Lakers vs. Nuggets | 4/29/12 | WC Playoffs, Game Day
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 12:08 PM PST
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I want Matt Barnes on fire at 3pters.
We need to play DEFENSE, I dont wanna see Miller driving to the rim again. |
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Post Subject: RE: Lakers vs. Nuggets | 4/29/12 | WC Playoffs, Game Day
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 12:09 PM PST
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| Well, today is the day the real season starts. We have to take advantage of our 2 Beasts down low. Kobe needs to be a facilitator early on and get the whole team involved so that they get confidence early on. The more involved our players are on offense the more effort they'll give on the defensive end as well. Lets get that W. |
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 12:10 PM PST
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| Let's go! and once we get a lead we can't let up, keep it going! |
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 12:42 PM PST
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Im so excited , I cant wait !!
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 01:09 PM PST
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 01:17 PM PST
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 01:17 PM PST
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 01:18 PM PST
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 01:18 PM PST
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 01:21 PM PST
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 01:21 PM PST
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 01:29 PM PST
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 01:29 PM PST
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 01:33 PM PST
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 02:25 PM PST
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 02:27 PM PST
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| Lets go Lakeshow! Ima pray for every play, possesion, pray for every game. First step for our Championship run, lets do this! |
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 02:31 PM PST
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| I'm PUMPED!!! LETS GO LAKERS!!!!! |
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 02:32 PM PST
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| It's near gametime! I'm so pumped. The thing that concerns me the most and will probably be our biggest key is Sessions. He has never even played in the playoffs so I'm eager to see how he handles it. If he does well had manages the offense well and averages about 13, 7, we're gonna be pretty good. Lets go LAKERS!!! |
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 02:33 PM PST
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| Good defense from Ebanks. |
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 02:34 PM PST
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| Drawing fouls right away. |
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 02:34 PM PST
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| Ebanks hasn't been shy so far. Thats a good sign! |
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 02:35 PM PST
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| Sessions dunks it through!!!! |
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 02:35 PM PST
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| Kobe with the steal and Sessions with a dunk. |
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| Kobe has been way off on his first two attempts! |
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| bynum hasnt touch the ball yet.. |
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 02:39 PM PST
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 02:40 PM PST
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AyeDGAF wrote:
bynum hasnt touch the ball yet..
Nuggets are doing a good job denying Bynum the ball. But he's been a defensive stopper so far. |
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| Glad to see Drew not being lazy, contestin shots, and jumpin for those boards |
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| Good D by Sessions! And a floater by Sessions! |
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| Bynum gets doubled all the time now. Nobody can take him one on one. |
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| damm this Faried will be a good player in the future, potential star |
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| McGee trying to posterize Gasol LOL. |
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Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 02:43 PM PST
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| LOL pau was bout to get posterizd again... LOL |
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