Memphis @ Los Angeles Lakers GameThread, Nov 6, 2009 9:30 PM CST

For Every King a Crown: 11/06 Lakers Gamethread

by djturtleface on Nov 6, 2009 4:09 PM CST Comment 41 comments

Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers, Nov 6, 2009 9:30 PM CST

In case you didn't know, the Los Angeles Lakers -- who are housed at Silver Screen and Roll -- are better than average at playing organized basketball. Last season they were also pretty competent at outscoring their opponents, which is usually the mark of sustainable success.

This season Andrew Bynum has emerged as a possible rotation player averaging a half-decent 20-10 with a block thrown on top. He is taller then most human beings at seven feet and is also pretty strong, since he weighs just under 300 pounds without a hint of Eddy Curry.

Seriously though, the Lakers are a pretty freaking good basketball team even without Super Kwame and ex-Grizzly Pau Gasol, who are both out for this game. Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom, and Ron Artest are a threesome that could probably take this team to the playoffs even with those bigs out all season. The bench mob isn't what was once advertised, but Shannon Brown is a little basketball demon and the rest are competent.

Storylines of the Game

Brotherly Love- Will Pau Gasol get up and hug his brother after posterizing Josh Powell?

Counting- Kobe Bryant will probably score lots of points in this game. Can the box score hold them all?

Hit the Boards- Without Pau or Andrew Bynum the Lakers might struggle to wrestle many boards from Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph, who have both impressed on the glass all season.

START IVAHSON- Please. No seriously. Please. Mike Conley hasn't shown anything this season, and Derek Fisher is old too anyhow.

Culture Clash- Not so sure that the Lakers will be keen to run with the Grizzlies with most of their frontcourt out. I think they'll want to slow things down a bit so they can run plays for their shooters to score. That's not to say that the Grizzlies will hold them under 100, but expect a slower game then previous outings.

Predictions

Lakers 104, Grizzlies 98- The Lakers are still too good for the Grizzlies to handle, even with these guys out. Games like these, down men but against an inferior team, are where the championship pedigree really shows. Maybe at home the Grizzlies could steal this, but not tonight in Los Angeles.

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Ahoy, Grizzly fans!

We at SS&R are looking forward to seeing your team tonight. Here’s our own preview of the game:

http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2009/11/6/1118465/lakers-grizzlies-preview

I’ll post yours over on our board as well. Cheers!

by DexterFishmore on Nov 6, 2009 5:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks mate.

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by djturtleface on Nov 6, 2009 5:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Very well written article

as a laker fan i can respect your views, i really like the core you have i feel like your roster is one kevin durrant or so from being a consistant playoff team. it really doesnt help that you guys play in the west

YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD YES!
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by Czheck on Nov 6, 2009 5:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully...

Mayo can become a Brandon Roy, but I haven’t been impressed by him yet this year.

As far as being in the West, yeah, it sucks without Kobe.

Straight Outta Vancouver - The Memphis Grizzlies DO Still Exist

by djturtleface on Nov 6, 2009 5:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

aside from todays game I have to admit that I like the future outlook of this team

Conley, Gasol, Mayo and Thabeet, I know a lot of teams that would love that line up as their team to build around. Not bad.

"When I walked into the locker room on my first day as a Laker and saw my gold uniform hanging there, I cried." - Magic Johnson (Best Laker Ever)

by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Nov 6, 2009 7:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Mike Conley

Is really not that good, but otherwise we’ve got a nice little team growing up.

Straight Outta Vancouver - The Memphis Grizzlies DO Still Exist

by djturtleface on Nov 6, 2009 7:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

you would know waay more than I would about conley

but I thought he was decent. All great teams (except the bulls) started and ended with a big man. That is a huge part of it. It all depends on Thabeet’s work ethic.

"When I walked into the locker room on my first day as a Laker and saw my gold uniform hanging there, I cried." - Magic Johnson (Best Laker Ever)

by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Nov 6, 2009 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Every time I see these uni's...

I’m astounded how ugly they are.

Straight Outta Vancouver - The Memphis Grizzlies DO Still Exist

by djturtleface on Nov 6, 2009 9:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

ARe these new uni's turtle?

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 10:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yes.

They wear them at home or on road as random alternatives.

Straight Outta Vancouver - The Memphis Grizzlies DO Still Exist

by djturtleface on Nov 6, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They ugly homez

Sorry. Btw, where are you right now?

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You know what

Nevermind. I thought you were still over-sea’s.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 10:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

OJ 4 33333333333333333333333

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 10:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ragged last couple of mins

Gay is lucky he got to the line as well.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 10:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nice break of the press

And Iverson oop to Hunter.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 10:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Z-Bo hasn't attempted a 3 so far this season???

WOW

by mg4tx on Nov 6, 2009 10:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think...

I read something that said Hollins told him not to shoot them, which is smart (statistically speaking).

Straight Outta Vancouver - The Memphis Grizzlies DO Still Exist

by djturtleface on Nov 6, 2009 10:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 10:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 10:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

This might end up being the best game of the night after the Phx Bos game

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 10:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

You're right.

I jumped off and DVR’d for a bit, but its getting interesting fast.

Straight Outta Vancouver - The Memphis Grizzlies DO Still Exist

by djturtleface on Nov 6, 2009 10:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if the Grizzlies have a great shot at winning a lot of games this year

But this is a different squad this season.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 10:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 11:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

They have all season.

But bad defense curse is true.

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by djturtleface on Nov 6, 2009 11:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And now Memphis is done 5

Good TO. The ball movement has disappeared.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 11:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 11:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Welcome to the poster, DJ!

by mg4tx on Nov 6, 2009 11:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Poor offense is dooming the Grizzlies

They are not getting quality shots right now.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 11:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Memphis back within 5

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 11:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Lakers up 10

Not so good. Grizz can only withstand so many runs

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 11:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow OJ came very close to making that 3/4 court shot

Oh well.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 11:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Lakers up 15 now

Good night yall.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 6, 2009 11:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs