Gm 66: Cavaliers at Lakers GAME THREAD

Gm 66: Cavaliers at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:05 am

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GAME PREVIEW: CAVALIERS AT LAKERS

By NICOLINO DIBENEDETTO, NBA.com

While a number of young stars are giving the Los Angeles Lakers hope for a bright future, this mostly dismal season has more to do with honoring Kobe Bryant's legacy. He's getting one final chance to square off against LeBron James.

With Bryant questionable for the last matchup between the superstars, Julius Randle, Jordan Clarkson and D'Angelo Russell will try to lead the Lakers to a surprising three-game winning streak Thursday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Los Angeles (14-51) owns the worst record in the Western Conference but is showing signs after stunning Golden State 112-95 on Sunday and beating Orlando 107-98 two days later.

Bryant sat out against the Magic with a nagging shoulder injury, leaving Randle, Clarkson and Russell to combine for 74 points. They had 58 against the Warriors, while Randle added 14 boards.

"You could see them challenging each other on the court to get better and to defend people, run the offense better," coach Byron Scott told the team's official website. "The dialogue has been very positive. I think they're encouraging each other.

"They know they need to rely on each other. If we're going to be successful as a team, there's not one guy that can do it by himself."

Scott is certainly alluding to the Lakers' recent history with Bryant, who has 17 games left in his storied career, though it's unclear how many he'll play after sitting out four of the last six.

This matchup, however, pits him against James one last time and that could be motivation enough for Bryant to suit up for the celebrity-laden home crowd. Bryant had 17 points in a 120-111 loss at Cleveland on Feb. 10, but James upstaged him with 29 points and 11 assists.

"Those are two guys we grew up (as) kids watching," Clarkson said. "Them always being compared to Michael Jordan and stuff like that."

That comparison will continue to follow James as he tries to win a third NBA title, which would still leave him three short of Jordan.

James, however, has the Cavaliers (45-18) atop the Eastern Conference and he's sixth in the league with 24.9 points per game. He's still well aware of the historical implications of one last matchup with Bryant.

"I've recorded it multiple times of what he's meant for my career, what he's meant for the Lakers organization, and the NBA," James said of Bryant. "It will be an opportunity to go again against one of the greats."

The four-time NBA MVP came four assists shy of a triple-double Wednesday, scoring 25 points with 11 rebounds in a 120-111 win at Sacramento to open this four-game road trip.

James is getting ample help from Kyrie Irving, who had 30 points against the Kings and is averaging 24.7 over the last six games after scoring 16.8 in the previous five.

The guard had a season-high 35 points on 15-of-24 shooting against the Lakers last month.

James had 36 points and Irving added 22 in a 109-102 win in Cleveland's most recent road meeting with the Lakers on Jan. 15, 2015.

While the Cavaliers are aiming for their first NBA title, the Lakers are trying to match their longest win streak of the season, set Dec. 30-Jan. 3.


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Re: Gm 66: Cavaliers at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby NuggetsCountry » Thu Mar 10, 2016 8:55 am

and, of course............... WINNING STREAK!!!!


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Re: Gm 66: Cavaliers at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:37 am

I'm looking forward to this one
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Re: Gm 66: Cavaliers at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Thu Mar 10, 2016 11:57 am

Lakers4Life wrote:I'm looking forward to this one


Love the Major League reference. Right up there with the greatest sports movies/comedies of all time!!! Time for D'Angelo and Jordan to break Kyrie's ankles tonight!
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Re: Gm 66: Cavaliers at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Thu Mar 10, 2016 3:32 pm

Should I bet the house on it? This is a win guys.
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Re: Gm 66: Cavaliers at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:28 pm

3Peat, just bet the living room.

Go youngsters - keep showing the NBA that we are on an upswing!
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Postby Lakers4Life » Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:47 pm

As long as we stay competitive for the rest of the games I don't care too much about winning or losing
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Re: Gm 66: Cavaliers at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:48 pm

KobeMVP888 wrote:
Lakers4Life wrote:I'm looking forward to this one


Love the Major League reference. Right up there with the greatest sports movies/comedies of all time!!! Time for D'Angelo and Jordan to break Kyrie's ankles tonight!




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Re: Gm 66: Cavaliers at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:53 pm

Something isn't right with Cleveland, they just lost at home against a Grizzlies team that played their backups and everyone played for the Cavs. Wouldn't shock me at all if we won this game.
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Re: Gm 66: Cavaliers at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:02 pm

Really exciting 1st Qtr, up and down and fast paced. Kobe took Bron to school with the up and under, Russell looks Good again. If it wasn't for Channing Frye we would be owning the 1st Qtr. Leave to that doofus who hasn't done crap all season to have 11 Points and shoot like Larry Bird from 3.
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Re: Gm 66: Cavaliers at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:06 pm

Huertus, I am liking him more and more! Tie game at 31.
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Postby 3Peatkb24 » Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:08 pm

Nice 9-2 run to end the Qtr. Only down 33-31 after the 1st Qtr. Cavs shot out of their ass and are still only up 2.
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Re: Gm 66: Cavaliers at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:13 pm

Delly for 3 LOL. If they are going to do that than we wont win. They have their worse players playing great.
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Postby 3Peatkb24 » Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:17 pm

Huertas has game! Only down 41-36 and their D-League players are playing like HOFamers.
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Re: Gm 66: Cavaliers at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:21 pm

Randle for 2! We lead 42-41. He looks strong tonight! Lets go Lakers!
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