Gm 76: Chowds at Lakers GAME THREAD

Gm 76: Chowds at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Sat Apr 02, 2016 11:08 pm

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Sunday, April 3, 2016, 6:30 PM PDT
Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA

Referees: Tom Washington, Lauren Holtkamp, Leon Wood

Line: Chowds -10


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GAME PREVIEW: CHOWDS AT LAKERS

By BRETT HUSTON, NBA.com

A few days after a brief video not intended for public consumption brought turmoil upon the Lakers, the Celtics spent 2 1/2 hours working on something that figures to have a far longer shelf life on the Internet.

Boston's disruption of the defending champions' run at history won't mean nearly as much if it can't follow with a win Sunday night at Staples Center, where Los Angeles will try to continue putting aside its Snapchat snafu in Kobe Bryant's final game in a rivalry that long precedes social media.

D'Angelo Russell and Nick Young spoke prior to Wednesday night's game against Miami after Russell's video exchange with Young - featuring the veteran speaking to the rookie about cheating on rapper fiancee Iggy Azalea - became public on Snapchat and sent a shockwave through the locker room.

A 102-100 overtime win over the Heat was a mere afterthought, lost in hypotheticals of how the video was leaked and how the Lakers (16-59) would be able to co-exist with the 20-year-old point guard moving forward.

"It's the elephant in the room, especially when those two guys come in the locker room," said Jordan Clarkson, a good friend of both players. "I don't know what they're doing to handle it out between them, but D'Angelo handled it the right way. He apologized. ... It was crazy, but it's LA. It's Nick and D'Angelo."

That story occupied the league's attention for a good portion of the week before the Celtics (44-32) brought it back to basketball on Friday night.

Facing what seemed like an inevitable 1-3 start to this five-game trip, Boston did the unthinkable at Oracle Arena, ending Golden State's NBA-record 54-game home winning streak and threatening the champs' pursuit of 72 victories with a 109-106 stunner.

"It's a big win for us, especially coming after two losses on this road trip," Amir Johnson said after Boston survived 20 Warriors 3s by forcing 22 turnovers. "Now we've gotta go finish one in LA."

Five of the first seven teams to beat Golden State lost their next game, but the Celtics don't seem like a team that will get too high on themselves - particularly since they're one of four teams fighting for the last two home-court advantage spots in the Eastern Conference.

There definitely won't be a hangover if they listen to their coach.

"The beautiful thing about staying with the process is that it never changes," Brad Stevens said. "Tomorrow is tomorrow."

There aren't many more of those in Bryant's basketball life as he'll only suit up two more times at Staples Center following Sunday's game.

He appears to be limping to the finish line after going 1 for 11 from the floor and finishing as a minus-43 in Monday's 123-75 loss at Utah before playing just 8:44 - and missing six of seven shots - against the Heat and exiting for good in the first quarter to get treatment on his knees and shoulder.

Byron Scott expects Bryant to play Sunday against the team he twice faced in the Finals.

"If he plays, he wants to play," Scott said. "He loves that competition. He loves competing at the highest level. The last game of playing eight, nine minutes didn't sit well with him, but what else can he do when he can't play?"

Bryant played a big role in the Lakers' surprising 112-104 win in Boston on Dec. 30. He finished just 5 of 18 from the field but scored nine of his 15 points in the fourth quarter, including a key 3-pointer with 1:39 left.

Russell had 16 points off the bench. Isaiah Thomas led the Celtics with 24 and Evan Turner had 20.

Boston rested Jae Crowder on Friday after he returned from an eight-game absence the night before, but Crowder should play Sunday.


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Re: Gm 76: Chowds at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:08 am

So glad Kobe was able to beat the Celtics in the Finals during his career. That made his career complete when we beat the Celtics in 2010. With that 3Peat checking in for Game #76. After tonight only 6 more games left.
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Re: Gm 76: Chowds at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:00 pm

Our victory in Boston this year and the fantastic treatment the Chowd-crowd gave Kobe made it all ok. The Cetics are in a great place as contenders for top seed in the East when LeBron's joke of a homecoming dwindles down to perdition and teams like the Hawks and Bulls keep kicking themselves in the nuts. One or two more quality moves and the Celtics are right back in Finals contention.

Which bothers me immensely.

Bring on the off-season.
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Postby 3Peatkb24 » Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:17 pm

lakerevolution wrote:Our victory in Boston this year and the fantastic treatment the Chowd-crowd gave Kobe made it all ok. The Cetics are in a great place as contenders for top seed in the East when LeBron's joke of a homecoming dwindles down to perdition and teams like the Hawks and Bulls keep kicking themselves in the nuts. One or two more quality moves and the Celtics are right back in Finals contention.

Which bothers me immensely.

Bring on the off-season.


Yeah unfortunately Danny Ainge is building their team nicely, not only that they hired a Very Good Coach. They are 1 Superstar away from winning the East which sucks. If for some reason Kevin Durant went there, I would favor them over the Cavs next season. They actually have better Role players than the Cavs have, Cavs of course have LeBron and Kyrie though.
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Postby Lakers4Life » Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:57 pm

Kobe looks like a different player compared to last game when he only played 9 minutes
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Postby Lakers4Life » Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:58 pm

Kobe already has 11 points with 3:00 minutes left in the 1st
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Postby Lakers4Life » Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:09 pm

After 1

Boston 31
Lakers 26
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Postby Lakers4Life » Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:10 pm

Standing ovation for Gary Vitti, who gets a framed jersey with a medical cross in place of a number. Getting a big hug from Kobe now.
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Postby 3Peatkb24 » Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:21 pm

Yeah, Lakers hanging tough. Only down 40-34. Kobe looking sharp tonight!
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Postby Lakers4Life » Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:23 pm

What "Steph Curry-esque" 3-pointers by KOBEEEEEEE!!!
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Postby Lakers4Life » Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:30 pm

Isaiah Thomas is walking in against our "defense" for layups
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Postby Lakers4Life » Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:36 pm

KOBE BREAKAWAY SLAAAAAAAMDUNKKK !!!!
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Postby Lakers4Life » Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:37 pm

Julius Randle is strong on that coast to coast!!
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Postby Lakers4Life » Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:37 pm

At The Half:

Boston 57
Lakers 48
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Postby 3Peatkb24 » Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:40 pm

Kobe and Randle both look good tonight! Down by 9 at Half. Kobe with 18!!
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