Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Sun Nov 18, 2018 8:44 am

(8-7) LAKERS at HEAT (6-9)

Sunday, November 18, 2018, 3:00 PM PDT
AmericanAirlines Arena • Miami, FL

Referees: Marc Davis (#8), Kevin Scott (#28), Leon Wood (#40)

Replay Center: James Capers, John Goble

Line: Heat -2

Local TV: Spectrum SportsNet

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GAME PREVIEW: LAKERS AT HEAT


by NBA.COM

MIAMI -- On Sunday night, LeBron James returns to American Airlines Arena, where he won two of his three NBA championships, two of his four league MVP awards and two of his three trophies for NBA Finals MVP as the star of the Miami Heat.

This will be James' first trip to Miami as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. And James' best friend on the Heat, Dwyane Wade, won't be playing as he is on paternity leave.

Still, the game is one that has been circled on the calendar for Miami Heat fans, and it will be interesting to see how they greet their former superstar.

As for the teams, neither one is elite - the Lakers (8-7) lost to the Orlando Magic on Saturday night and are just 3-4 on the road this season. They had a four-game win streak until the Magic prevailed 130-117.

James sat out the fourth quarter after Orlando had built a 21-point lead.

"I give credit to the group that was out there," James said of the Lakers reserves who cut Orlando's lead to 10 points before folding. "They continued to fight."

Miami is just 6-9 overall and 3-5 at home.

The Heat has split their two-game series against the Lakers in each of the past three years, but, of course, the series takes on new meaning now that James is on the roster.

Prior to the Orlando game, James had been on a roll, averaging 29.8 points on 55.1 percent shooting during the four-game win streak.

James entered the weekend leading the Lakers in scoring (27.6), rebounds (7.9) and assists (7.2). Kyle Kuzma (17.6) and Brandon Ingram (15.2) are the second- and third-scoring options, respectively. Center JaVale McGee leads the team in blocks (2.9) and averages 14.1 points and 7.1 rebounds.

Former lottery pick Lonzo Ball starts at point guard, but he is an odd fit with James because of his lack of shooting prowess. He is averaging 8.7 points and 4.9 assists. Ball was scoreless in 28 minutes on Saturday, missing all five of his shots.

But the Lakers showed they have a capable bench as Lance Stephenson (19 points), Josh Hart (13 points) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (10 points) all played well in reserve roles.

However, backup point guard Rajon Rondo is expected to miss the next month due to a broken bone in his right hand.

"He is missed," Lakers coach Luke Walton said. "But our group (overall) has been good."

Miami has its own injury issues as forward James Johnson (hernia) and guard Dion Waiters (ankle) have yet to play this season. Johnson is expected to return against the Lakers, which could be a boost for Miami. But the Heat could be without starting point guard Goran Dragic (knee) and starting wing Rodney McGruder (quad). Both are listed as questionable.

Shooting guard Josh Richardson (20.6) leads the Heat in scoring. Dragic is second in scoring (16.3) and leads in assists (4.7), and his absence would be major for Miami.

Heat center Hassan Whiteside is averaging 13.8 points while leading the team in rebounds (11.0) and blocks (3.0). His matchup with McGee - two big-time shot-blockers - should be interesting.

If Dragic sits, more will be required from combo guard Tyler Johnson (11.1 points) and shooter Wayne Ellington (9.4 points). Forwards Justise Winslow, Kelly Olynyk and Bam Adebayo are other contributors of note.

Still, this Heat roster is a lot less talented than it was when James, Wade and Chris Bosh led Miami to four straight NBA Finals (2011-2014).

Indeed, it's been a struggle for the Heat since James left Miami in the summer of 2014. The Heat has won only one playoff series since King James departed.

But Heat coach Erik Spoelstra prefers to focus on the positives with James as opposed to the bruised feelings he created in the minds of many when he left the team high and dry.

"Players and staff go different ways," Spoelstra said, "but you still have that common bond."


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Re: Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby srafrank » Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:04 am

"Players and staff go different ways," Spoelstra said, "but you still have that common bond."

We could use this statement as well for our team.
Common Bond could be common cold at times.
Mr. Consistency should be showing up sooner than later.
Then we could talk about what we as a team have in Common.
Lets start with common sense on the defensive end.

Lakers put out the HEAT !!!!!!! :stopfire:
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Re: Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:11 am

srafrank wrote:"Players and staff go different ways," Spoelstra said, "but you still have that common bond."

We could use this statement as well for our team.
Common Bond could be common cold at times.
Mr. Consistency should be showing up sooner than later.
Then we could talk about what we as a team have in Common.
Lets start with common sense on the defensive end.

Lakers put out the HEAT !!!!!!! :stopfire:


Will a pre-Thanksgiving Saturday night partying in South Beach be a good thing or a bad thing for their souls? Stay tuned.
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Re: Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Sun Nov 18, 2018 12:22 pm

Another trap game. Could be called a Heat check. Should be a rigamarole road win, but . . we'll take it one quarter at a time and see if our defense can hold them under 130 points . . . :snapout:
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Re: Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby srafrank » Sun Nov 18, 2018 6:19 pm

Proud of these guys back to back and we got 1 in Florida.
.500 ON THE ROAD.
NEXT: CAVALIER COLLABORATION.
I'LL TAKE IT.
:want: Defense :want:

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Re: Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby Julius Russell » Sun Nov 18, 2018 6:31 pm

51 for LBJ
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Re: Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby Nycitylaker » Sun Nov 18, 2018 7:19 pm

Awesome 51 for LBJ
Awesomer defensive effort for the team. :xclaphands:
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Re: Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Sun Nov 18, 2018 7:39 pm

LeBron made sure tonight that no bullshit would happpen, 51 Points :kingclaphands: . Very nice KING. 9-7 now on the season. As Frank would say Crown Time baby! :cheers:
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Re: Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Sun Nov 18, 2018 7:43 pm

I don't know. I feel a bit dirty. Pretty much all LeBron except for that excellent stretch by the bench to start the second quarter. J/K Glad the D showed up tonight, too, and that we didn't relax because they were short handed. On to LeBro's other home, hopefully for a winning road trip.
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Re: Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby Julius Russell » Sun Nov 18, 2018 7:57 pm

Bron hitting 3s is cool but his attacking the rim is everythin we need.

Lonzo and Brandon gotta be better
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Re: Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Sun Nov 18, 2018 8:27 pm

"The night Lonzo and LeBron combined for 53 points."
And a Trip-Dub between them. Now go drink your Similac, 'Zo and practice your times tables.
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Re: Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Sun Nov 18, 2018 8:53 pm

Julius Russell wrote:Bron hitting 3s is cool but his attacking the rim is everythin we need.

Lonzo and Brandon gotta be better


21 years old. They have some serious growing up to do under a pressure cooker of a situation.
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Re: Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:04 pm

KobeMVP888 wrote:
Julius Russell wrote:Bron hitting 3s is cool but his attacking the rim is everythin we need.

Lonzo and Brandon gotta be better


21 years old. They have some serious growing up to do under a pressure cooker of a situation.


We can reasonably expect them to break out the way other top picks have become names for the Celtics, 76ers, Kings, etc. They gotta have shoulders fulla chips and take it to their competition every night. No way Rondo should be outscoring Zo, right?
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Re: Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:30 am

lakerevolution wrote:
KobeMVP888 wrote:
Julius Russell wrote:Bron hitting 3s is cool but his attacking the rim is everythin we need.

Lonzo and Brandon gotta be better


21 years old. They have some serious growing up to do under a pressure cooker of a situation.


We can reasonably expect them to break out the way other top picks have become names for the Celtics, 76ers, Kings, etc. They gotta have shoulders fulla chips and take it to their competition every night. No way Rondo should be outscoring Zo, right?


Rondo knows this league with his eyes closed, so no. Lonzo is not ready for prime time when it comes to scoring, which for whatever reason is the last thing that fans should be concerned about IMO. As long as he can consistently defend, rebound, dish dimes and set screens for LeBron, that's plenty for now. Kuzma and Ingram are the ones people should be bitching about a little bit more and Lonzo a little bit less. The good news is that the rest of the Western Conference is cooperating with our growth curve. We ain't too far from the #1 seed despite the inconsistencies and mistakes.
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Re: Game 16: 11/18/18 Lakers at Heat GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Mon Nov 19, 2018 10:41 am

I agree. For now :waaaaa: .
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