Gm 70: Grizzlies at Lakers GAME THREAD

Gm 70: Grizzlies at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:26 am

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 7:30 PM PDT
Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA

Referees: Zach Zarba, Tony Brown, Marat Kogut

Line: Grizzlies -1


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GAME PREVIEW: GRIZZLIES AT LAKERS

by NBA.com

It's become a guessing game whether Kobe Bryant will play on a given night for the Los Angeles Lakers, and there are signs pointing to him sitting out again Tuesday night.

The Memphis Grizzlies probably wouldn't mind seeing the NBA's worst shooter on the court since Tony Allen has been tough on Bryant in the past.

The Grizzlies have beaten the Lakers nine straight times and have shredded their defense in three victories this season heading into this matchup at Staples Center.

Bryant has sat out the last two games due to his ongoing shoulder problems and coach Byron Scott continues to say that the retiring superstar is 50-50 for each contest.

"I don't mind it, I just don't have answers for you guys," Scott told the media at Monday's practice. "I wish I did. I don't know sometimes until game day. Or game time, really."

Bryant has sat out six of the last nine home games while playing in the Lakers' last eight on the road. Los Angeles (14-55) is starting a back-to-back set with Wednesday's game in Phoenix representing Bryant's last game in the desert.

The guard is shooting 35.6 percent - the worst mark in a single season by a qualifying player since Hot Rod Hundley shot 35.1 percent in 1960-61.

Bryant said earlier this season that Allen was the toughest defender he has faced so it would make even more sense to sit this one out.

"I'd love for him to play in all the games, just like you guys would and just like I know the fans would, but sometimes I don't think that's possible," Scott said.

The Grizzlies have shot 54.4 percent against the Lakers this season for their best mark against anyone. They've outscored Los Angeles by an average of 14.0 points and posted 67-point first halves in two February wins.

Memphis (41-30) is getting healthier with consecutive victories since veterans Zach Randolph and Vince Carter returned Saturday after a four-game slide. Point guard Mike Conley is expected to miss his 10th consecutive game with tendinitis.

The Grizzlies trailed by as many as 13 in Monday's 103-97 victory over Phoenix. Lance Stephenson scored 12 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead basket with 31 seconds left as part of an 8-0 closing run.

"It was defense," Stephenson said. "Tony Allen came in and we got incredible stops. We were playing together defensively. We were aware."

Randolph had 14 points and 13 boards while former Lakers guard Jordan Farmar scored 12 off the bench in his club debut after signing a 10-day contract earlier in the day.
Farmar played the entire fourth quarter over Ray McCallum, who has started the last two games at point guard.

They will match up with struggling Lakers rookie D'Angelo Russell, averaging 9.0 points on 26.9 percent shooting in his last three games while sitting out the entire fourth quarter twice.

"In this league, a lot goes on with no explanation," Russell said. "And there will probably never be any explanation, especially for a rookie. When things like that go on, you've just gotta stick to your craft and trust the process."

Memphis has lost four of its last five in the second half of a back-to-back set.


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Re: Gm 70: Grizzlies at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:56 am

3Peat checking in. This season has flown by! Game 70 already. Salute to the guys in here that have posted a lot during this season as in Ken, Nuggs, Craig, Rev, and Robert. This has been a really tough season to endure.
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Re: Gm 70: Grizzlies at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby Julius Russell » Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:36 am

This season wasn't too bad.
Russell and Randle and Nance and Bass and Lou and Clarkson have provided moments of hope and entertainment.
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Re: Gm 70: Grizzlies at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Tue Mar 22, 2016 10:31 am

Julius Russell wrote:This season wasn't too bad.
Russell and Randle and Nance and Bass and Lou and Clarkson have provided moments of hope and entertainment.


Well we are a rare breed Robert. The few of us that Post in here daily just love the team no matter what so we are here everyday. Yes I get frustrated and rant at times but it's because I hate losing, especially having 3 Bad years in a row. Having said that I follow the team 24/7 and have for over 30 years, that wont change with me. When it has come to the Lakers, Colts, Magic, Kobe, Peyton, and now Luck that is where my heart is. I really hope the young kids pan out and we knock the offseason out of the park. For me it's fairly easy to sit through a couple of Bad seasons regarding the Lakers or Colts because both have been Great for decades but when the direction of the team you root for is in question that makes me concerned. I have to be honest I am not totally sold on Mitch or Jimmy turning this thing around. Can they? Sure they can, but will they? I am not totally sold on Russell being able to become a SuperStar either. He has the potential to be but we need him to reach early Rose play and Westbrook/CP3 type of play if we are planning on building around him and expect to win Championships in a few years. Andrew Luck was a SuperStar in his rookie season and helped turn around a 2-14 team to 11-5, 11-5, 11-5 and 1 deep Playoff run. Last season he was injured but shit happens. These next 2 offseasons will tell me a lot about our FO.
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Re: Gm 70: Grizzlies at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:04 am

I see Russell's ceiling as a cross between Steph and Harden, but not quite at that level.
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Re: Gm 70: Grizzlies at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby NuggetsCountry » Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:15 am

KobeMVP888 wrote:I see Russell's ceiling as a cross between Steph and Harden, but not quite at that level.


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Re: Gm 70: Grizzlies at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:28 am

KobeMVP888 wrote:I see Russell's ceiling as a cross between Steph and Harden, but not quite at that level.


I cant predict his ceiling at this time. I need more of a sample size as in another half season = next season. Through 41 games next season It will be pretty clear whether or not we will have a Good one, Very Good one, or possibly a Great one. Season 2 is generally when most players start getting much better unless that player had a Great rookie season. To me a player like Andrew Wiggins looks much better this season eventhough the Wolves still have a terrible record. Andrew is averaging almost 4 more points a game and his FG% is up 2%. That is a nice improvement. I am hoping Russell has similar results.
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Re: Gm 70: Grizzlies at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:58 pm

3Peatkb24 wrote:
KobeMVP888 wrote:I see Russell's ceiling as a cross between Steph and Harden, but not quite at that level.


I cant predict his ceiling at this time. I need more of a sample size as in another half season = next season. Through 41 games next season It will be pretty clear whether or not we will have a Good one, Very Good one, or possibly a Great one. Season 2 is generally when most players start getting much better unless that player had a Great rookie season. To me a player like Andrew Wiggins looks much better this season eventhough the Wolves still have a terrible record. Andrew is averaging almost 4 more points a game and his FG% is up 2%. That is a nice improvement. I am hoping Russell has similar results.


Great post! I agree.
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Re: Gm 70: Grizzlies at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:29 pm

Learn, learn, learn. Russell and the crew will improve by leaps and bounds next year and keep Byron and Jimmy-Boy's positions secure. Big things ahead for the Purp and Gold, I can feel it.
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Re: Gm 70: Grizzlies at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:35 pm

Jordan Farmar in the midst of a 10-day contract with the Grizz! Matt Barnes, Farmar and Z-Bo should provide some entertainment tonight!
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Re: Gm 70: Grizzlies at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:38 pm

lakerevolution wrote:Learn, learn, learn. Russell and the crew will improve by leaps and bounds next year and keep Byron and Jimmy-Boy's positions secure. Big things ahead for the Purp and Gold, I can feel it.


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Re: Gm 70: Grizzlies at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:40 pm

I'm in Orlando on business. Sorry but Southern Cal is much much better place!
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Re: Gm 70: Grizzlies at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:49 pm

DAAAANG!!! Lakers up 9 to 0
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Postby Lakers4Life » Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:51 pm

Clarkson & Russell are on :stopfire:
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Postby Lakers4Life » Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:00 pm

Kobe 0 for 5
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