Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:11 am

(0-3) LAKERS at SUNS (1-2)

Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 7:00 PM PDT
Talking Stick Resort Arena • Phoenix, AZ

Referees: David Guthrie (#16), Josh Tiven (#58), Mousa Dagher (#33)

Replay Center: Mitchell Ervin, Aaron Smith, Zach Zarba

Line: Lakers -2.5

Local TV: Spectrum SportsNet

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GAME PREVIEW: LAKERS AT SUNS


by NBA.COM

PHOENIX -- Home losses.

Suspensions.

Calling out officials.

The King James Era is off to a sluggish start in the city of Angels, where the Los Angeles Lakers are 0-3 for the third time in five seasons despite raised expectations created by the additions LeBron James and courtiers Rajon Rondo, JaVale McGee and Lance Stephenson to a franchise that has not made the playoffs since 2012-13.

The Lakers will attempt to turn things around Wednesday at Phoenix, which has lost two in a row after an impressive victory over Dallas for new coach Igor Kokoskov on opening night.

"I know what I got myself into," James told reporters after a 143-142 overtime home loss Monday to San Antonio, which overcame a six-point deficit in the final 55 seconds.

"It's a process. I get it, and we'll be fine. I didn't come here thinking we were going to be blazing, storming right out of the gate. I like the direction we are going in. Obviously, it is not resulting in wins right now, but it is such a long process."

A James team has not been 0-3 since 2004-05, his second season with Cleveland. The Cavaliers followed that start with a six-game winning streak and finished the season two games over .500.

James, who has averaged 27.4 points a game against the Suns, is averaging 27.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists this season. He had season highs in points (32) and assists (14) against the Spurs, although he missed two free throws and a step-back three in the Lakers' final two possessions.

The Lakers will play their second straight game without starters Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo, who were suspended after an altercation late in a 124-115 loss to Houston in the home opener Saturday. Ingram was suspended four games for escalating the fight and Rondo was suspended for three games after throwing a punch at Rockets guard Chris Paul.

Kyle Kuzma stepped in for Ingram and had 37 points and eight rebounds in 45 minutes against the Spurs and Lonzo Ball had 14 points, six rebounds and six assists while starting at the point. Reserve guard Josh Hart had 20 points and 10 rebounds in 39 minutes.

So far, the Lakers have shot 73 free throws to their opponents' 97, and coach Luke Walton questioned the foul discrepancy after the Spurs shot 38 and the Lakers shot 26 on Monday.

"Let's not reward people for flopping 30 feet from the hole on plays that have nothing to do with that possession," said Walton, who was given a technical foul after arguing a no-call on a James drive, "and then not reward players that are physically going to the basket and getting hit.

"It's not right."

The Suns found the right chemistry is their season-opening 121-100 victory over Dallas last Wednesday, when they had 35 assists and made 19 3-pointers, but they suffered through slow starts in losses at Denver and Golden State since.

The Suns trailed by 17 points less than 10 minutes into a 119-91 loss at Denver on Saturday, and they trailed by nine points after one quarter of a 123-103 loss at the Warriors on Monday. The Warriors scored 70 points in the first half, and the Suns gave up 67 fast-break points in the two losses.

"Our transition defense was atrocious," Kokoskov told reporters Monday. "It wasn't any secret. We were talking about it before the game. We know that's a strength. That's who they are. They want to go up tempo."

Devin Booker leads the Suns with a 29.3 scoring average and forward TJ Warren is averaging 20 points a game in his new sixth man role after starting the previous two seasons. Warren had 27 Monday.

Suns rookie center Deandre Ayton is averaging 14.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and four assists after getting 20 points, 14 rebounds and five assists against Golden State. Ayton and Philadelphia forward Ben Simmons are the only players in the draft lottery era with two 10/10/5 games in their first three career games, according to the Suns' research. Ayton had 18/10/6 in his debut against Dallas.


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Re: Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Wed Oct 24, 2018 5:32 pm

We should win this one but the way we give up points who knows? I know going 0-4 would stink!
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Re: Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:17 pm

Lakers up 76-54 at Half. The Jello is already jiggling :xclaphands: . Nice 1st win of the season. Lance has 12 Points on 6 of 7 shooting off the bench in just 10 minutes of play.
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Re: Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:32 pm

Lakers still up by 22, 85-63 with 7 minutes left in the 3rd Qtr. No way they blow this.
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Re: Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:35 pm

Lakers win 131-113, Lance gets the game ball with 23 Points on 10-14 shooting, 8 Assists, 8 Rebounds. He damn near fucked around and got a Triple Double as Ice Cube would say!
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Re: Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Wed Oct 24, 2018 10:57 pm

Sorry for the non-check-in, I'm gonna blame it on being busy and at the same time effin mad about my Lacquers and my bum-ass Doyers. Where's NYC, Moos, Julius Russell (who should probably change his name) and Nuggets?

The Red Sox are obviously riding a huge bean-fueled high, but as I pointed out -- in 1981 we lost the first two to the Yanquis with Reggie and Goose Gossage and still came back to get the crown. We defeated the Bash Brothers in 1988. We can do this.
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Re: Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Thu Oct 25, 2018 2:58 am

[quote="lakerevolution"]Sorry for the non-check-in, I'm gonna blame it on being busy and at the same time effin mad about my Lacquers and my bum-ass Doyers. Where's NYC, Moos, Julius Russell (who should probably change his name) and Nuggets?



You didn’t mention me but.....HERE I AM!! lol
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Re: Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Thu Oct 25, 2018 3:09 am

Btw, this team is fun to watch. I already see Kuzma, Hart, Ingram & Lonzo more relaxed and just ballin out this year. (Well Ingram wasn’t too relaxed against Houston. But love his spirit). Once we really start clicking in a few months. WATCH OUT!!
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Re: Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Thu Oct 25, 2018 3:32 am

Lakers4Life wrote:Btw, this team is fun to watch. I already see Kuzma, Hart, Ingram & Lonzo more relaxed and just ballin out this year. (Well Ingram wasn’t too relaxed against Houston. But love his spirit). Once we really start clicking in a few months. WATCH OUT!!


I have us winning 50 games, the other night was tough vs the Spurs. We had that but we are only 4 games in. In LeBron's return to Cleveland in 2015, the Cavs started 20-20 through the 1st 40 games and ended up in the Finals. LeBron will never be Magic or Kobe to us but he still is a Great player, we will win alot of games this year and make the Playoffs.
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Re: Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Thu Oct 25, 2018 3:34 am

Lakers4Life wrote:
lakerevolution wrote:Sorry for the non-check-in, I'm gonna blame it on being busy and at the same time effin mad about my Lacquers and my bum-ass Doyers. Where's NYC, Moos, Julius Russell (who should probably change his name) and Nuggets?



You didn’t mention me but.....HERE I AM!! lol


I mention you alot, especially with your Dodgers winning 2 NL Pennant's in a row. Hopefully you start Posting alot again and I hope everything has been great with you :rthup:
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Re: Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Thu Oct 25, 2018 4:54 am

3Peatkb24 wrote:
Lakers4Life wrote:
lakerevolution wrote:Sorry for the non-check-in, I'm gonna blame it on being busy and at the same time effin mad about my Lacquers and my bum-ass Doyers. Where's NYC, Moos, Julius Russell (who should probably change his name) and Nuggets?



You didn’t mention me but.....HERE I AM!! lol


I mention you alot, especially with your Dodgers winning 2 NL Pennant's in a row. Hopefully you start Posting alot again and I hope everything has been great with you :rthup:



Thanks 3-Peat! Life has been busy. But I think that I’m back (maybe not as much as before ...or maybe so let’s see)
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Re: Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Thu Oct 25, 2018 5:36 am

Lakers4Life wrote:
3Peatkb24 wrote:
Lakers4Life wrote:
lakerevolution wrote:Sorry for the non-check-in, I'm gonna blame it on being busy and at the same time effin mad about my Lacquers and my bum-ass Doyers. Where's NYC, Moos, Julius Russell (who should probably change his name) and Nuggets?



You didn’t mention me but.....HERE I AM!! lol


I mention you alot, especially with your Dodgers winning 2 NL Pennant's in a row. Hopefully you start Posting alot again and I hope everything has been great with you :rthup:



Thanks 3-Peat! Life has been busy. But I think that I’m back (maybe not as much as before ...or maybe so let’s see)


Yeah I have been working alot so I know how life can be, it sucks and gets overwhelming at times. I know you are married with a son so you have all kinds of responsibilities. As long as you and your family are doing well that is most important. I have always considered you, Kenny, Jesus, and Rev as my bro's forever it seems from Hollingers, Tate too and Frankie!. Nuggs and Robert came along later but they are family too. Nuggs is awesome for creating this Site.

-I think we have a team that is exciting this year and we will make the Playoffs at least.
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Re: Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:09 am

lakerevolution wrote:Sorry for the non-check-in, I'm gonna blame it on being busy and at the same time effin mad about my Lacquers and my bum-ass Doyers. Where's NYC, Moos, Julius Russell (who should probably change his name) and Nuggets?

The Red Sox are obviously riding a huge bean-fueled high, but as I pointed out -- in 1981 we lost the first two to the Yanquis with Reggie and Goose Gossage and still came back to get the crown. We defeated the Bash Brothers in 1988. We can do this.


Yikes, I forgot this was the Laker game thread! 1) I'm not diggin the uniforms, 2) great chemistry between LeBron and Lonzo, 3) Kuzma is better than Klay. Hopefully this first win will light the fire we needed to get us on track. Those first three games vs. last year's playoff teams taught LeBron just how brutal the West can be -- is anybody playing defense in the NBA this year?? *sidenote . . that was an all-time incredible performance by Steph. 51 in 3 quarters and more ridiculous shots from a guy who is truly blessed. He has more 3 pointers already this year than entire squads!
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Re: Game 4: 10/24/18 Lakers at Suns GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Thu Oct 25, 2018 1:47 pm

lakerevolution wrote:
lakerevolution wrote:Sorry for the non-check-in, I'm gonna blame it on being busy and at the same time effin mad about my Lacquers and my bum-ass Doyers. Where's NYC, Moos, Julius Russell (who should probably change his name) and Nuggets?

The Red Sox are obviously riding a huge bean-fueled high, but as I pointed out -- in 1981 we lost the first two to the Yanquis with Reggie and Goose Gossage and still came back to get the crown. We defeated the Bash Brothers in 1988. We can do this.


Yikes, I forgot this was the Laker game thread! 1) I'm not diggin the uniforms, 2) great chemistry between LeBron and Lonzo, 3) Kuzma is better than Klay. Hopefully this first win will light the fire we needed to get us on track. Those first three games vs. last year's playoff teams taught LeBron just how brutal the West can be -- is anybody playing defense in the NBA this year?? *sidenote . . that was an all-time incredible performance by Steph. 51 in 3 quarters and more ridiculous shots from a guy who is truly blessed. He has more 3 pointers already this year than entire squads!


Nothing wrong about talking about your Dodgers Rev. They have are in the WS 2 years in a row. Lakers still have 78 games left LOL.
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