Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:45 am

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017, 5:00 PM PDT
Toyota Center • Houston, TX

Referees: Zach Zarba (#15), Leroy Richardson (#20), Michael Smith (#38)

Replay Center: Tony Brown, Eric Lewis, Brett Nansel

Line: Rockets -13.5

Image National TV: NBA TV

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GAME PREVIEW: LAKERS AT ROCKETS


by NBA.com

HOUSTON -- Lost in the hoopla of the jersey retirement for Kobe Bryant on Monday night was another close loss for the youthful Los Angeles Lakers, a team seemingly on the cusp of respectability yet unaware of how to execute down the stretch of hotly contested games.

Among the Lakers' last six losses, three have come in overtime. That includes a pair against the reigning champion Golden State Warriors, who, after Bryant had his numbers raised to the rafters, snuck out of Staples Center with a 116-114 victory.

The Lakers (10-18) have dropped three consecutive games and eight of 10, with the New York Knicks eking out an overtime win last Tuesday and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulling away in the second half to win two days later.

Close isn't quite cutting it for the Lakers, who will face the red-hot Houston Rockets on Wednesday night at Toyota Center. In their second consecutive overtime loss to the Warriors, the Lakers were undone by shoddy work on the defensive glass and 13 missed free throws.

While the Lakers are able to chart their progress by their improved performances, the results are disappointing and grating. Even in the midst of a franchise rebuild, the Lakers desire wins.

"Every loss feels the same," Lakers rookie forward Kyle Kuzma said. "It's hard to have moral victories and whatnot because we're losing so much. It definitely sucks to lose."

Said Lakers forward Brandon Ingram: "That's the continued message. We're just that close."

The inverse almost applies for the Rockets (25-4), who extended their winning streak to 14 games by beating the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Before stifling the Jazz in the fourth quarter of their 120-99 victory, the Rockets looked lethargic defensively.

Houston had surrendered at least 100 points in five of six games prior to Monday night and needed a closing surge to record its ninth win by 20-plus points but first since beating the Lakers 118-95 on Dec. 3 in Los Angeles.

The Rockets are so potent on offense -- Houston owns a 118.0 offensive rating during its streak -- that they've occasionally relied on flipping a switch to defeat hard-working opponents.

"That's what it's all about: having a great start," Rockets guard Eric Gordon said. "We haven't been doing that this year. Once we have a great start, then we control the rest of the game. We don't want to wait until the fourth quarter, where anything can happen. We know we're going to play well in the fourth, but you don't want to have that chance where a team can have a chance to win."

Late-game rallies could represent slippage. The Rockets have played exceptionally since guard Chris Paul returned to the lineup and the grind of the schedule is sure to result in a loss sometime soon. Houston has met that challenge for more than a month, but trap games await.

"In times like this, when you let your guard down, teams that are probably not supposed to beat you are the ones that get you," Rockets forward P.J. Tucker said. "For us, it's just trying to keep that mindset that every single night we've got to bring it, because we know they're going to give us their best every single time."


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Re: Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:41 am

:nervousalot: :panic: :scared2: :icantlook:

Let's just treat this as another chance to see how well our group plays against excellent competition. Try to make it worth something. Defense first, smart scoring second.
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Re: Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:00 pm

lakerevolution wrote::nervousalot: :panic: :scared2: :icantlook:

Let's just treat this as another chance to see how well our group plays against excellent competition. Try to make it worth something. Defense first, smart scoring second.


It's make or miss league. Maybe we'll make. Maybe they'll miss.

YEAH SURRRRRRE!!! :panic:

I hate those guys.
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Re: Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby Moos » Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:43 pm

:nocomment: :?: :xmas:
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Re: Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:50 pm

Moos wrote::nocomment: :?: :xmas:


Well there's this:



Of course, no Brook Lopez or KCP for us, so there's that.
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Re: Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby Moos » Wed Dec 20, 2017 5:43 pm

KobeMVP888 wrote:
Moos wrote::nocomment: :?: :xmas:


Well there's this:



Of course, no Brook Lopez or KCP for us, so there's that.


We might start Bogut, they start Nene at center. Anyway, It doesn't matter we are still gonna get destroyed by Eric Gordon, Cp3, James Harden and the other active players. MVP888, I just can't stomach losing. The Lakers really need to lower their expectations for now but of course they won't. Instant gratification!! They will get there I get that. Glad I don't get the televised games in this part of the word where I'm now. So, I am gonna let them develop.
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Re: Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:13 pm

Lakers might win this :xfingers:
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Re: Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:15 pm

Lakers 110
Rockets 100

4:11 left in da game!!!
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Re: Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:18 pm

Lakers4Life wrote:Lakers 110
Rockets 100

4:11 left in da game!!!


I know, holy shit I cant believe it! Great game so far :roflmao:
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Re: Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:22 pm

Kuzma 35 Points and 7-10 from 3! What a steal in the draft he was. Lonzo has 16/9/4. Lakers up 117-106 with 150 left.
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Re: Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:34 pm

Lakers up 121-114 with 12 seconds left. Kuzma with 37 Points and Lonzo with 16 Points, 9 Rebounds, 4 Assists. The jello is jiggling in Houston baby! We are going to end their 14 game winning streak. Best win of the year easily. Harden even has 49 Points, still not enough.
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Re: Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:35 pm

Giant killers!!
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Re: Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:36 pm

LAKERS WIN BABY!!!
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Re: Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:39 pm

Amazing because we got nothing out of our Centers, Bogut only had 2 Points, Bryant didn't play, Lopez was out as well. Kuzma had 38 Points and was the difference. Lonzo played a Great game too with the 16 Points, 9 Rebounds, and 4 Rebounds but Corey Brewer was the shocker with 21 huge Points!
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Re: Game 29: 12/20/17 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:51 pm

3Peatkb24 wrote:Amazing because we got nothing out of our Centers, Bogut only had 2 Points, Bryant didn't play, Lopez was out as well. Kuzma had 38 Points and was the difference. Lonzo played a Great game too with the 16 Points, 9 Rebounds, and 4 Rebounds but Corey Brewer was the shocker with 21 huge Points!



This is a huuuuuge win for a young team trying to solidify their identity and confidence!!!
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