Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Sat Jan 19, 2019 9:54 am

(25-21) LAKERS at ROCKETS (25-19)

Saturday, January 19, 2019, 5:30 PM PDT
Toyota Center - Houston, TX

Referees: Tony Brothers (#25), Tre Maddox (#73), Mitchell Ervin (#27)

Replay Center: John Goble, Lauren Holtkamp, Matt Myers, Zach Zarba

Line: Rockets -7

National TV: ABC

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GAME PREVIEW: LAKERS AT ROCKETS


By NBA.com

Here is what you need to know before the Lakers continue their road swing against the Houston Rockets.

1) Class of ’17 was clutch in OKC

The Lakers are coming off one of their most impressive wins of the season. They fell into an early 17-point deficit against Oklahoma City’s top-ranked defense, but stormed back for a 10-point overtime victory.

All three of the Lakers’ remaining 2017 draft picks played huge roles in this comeback, led by Kyle Kuzma’s 32-point eruption. The stretch forward has struggled with his 3-point shot this season, but definitely not on Friday when he buried seven of L.A.’s season-high 19 triples.

Lonzo Ball got in on the action as well, racking up 18 points and 10 assists. He was also clutch in OT, winning a jump ball against a power forward before splashing a 27-foot trey to put the Lakers ahead for good.

And Josh Hart refused to ever give up on a play. He had a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double, but even those stats didn’t capture just how aggressively he crashed the glass.

2) Class of ’16 had a career-night, too

It was a roaring performance from all members of the Lakers’ young collection, as the two third-year players each posted career-highs.

It was Ivica Zubac’s best scoring night, going off for 26 points while still harboring enough energy to grab 12 rebounds (half of them on the offensive glass). Zubac was a fixture at the rim all night long, finding pockets of space to thrive off his teammates’ playmaking.

One of those playmakers was Brandon Ingram, who had a personal-best 11 assists. He only hit one shot all night, but still had the offense in his control by consistently slashing to the cup and kicking out to shooters or in to cutters.

3) The Beard is in monster mode

James Harden has long been a one-man offense, but the reigning MVP has taken his game to historic heights lately.

In 11 games since Chris Paul went down to injury, Harden has averaged a bewildering 43.7 points, 9.0 assists and 8.2 rebounds. When the Rockets suffered another huge blow, losing Clint Capela earlier this week, Harden responded by dropping 50-plus points in back-to-back games.

At 35.4 points per game, Harden currently has a stranglehold on the league’s season scoring title. In fact, he could be the first player to average 35 since Lakers legend Kobe Bryant put up 35.4 points himself in the 2005-06 season — the same year he dropped 81 points in a single game.

The Lakers will test their recent defensive ascension against this MVP candidate, hoping to perform better than they did last month, when Harden hit them with a 50-point triple-double.

Injury Report

Lakers: LeBron James (strained left groin) and Rajon Rondo (right ring finger surgery) are out. Isaac Bonga, Alex Caruso and Johnathan Williams are on G League assignment.

Rockets: Eric Gordon right knee soreness and James Ennis III (left calf laceration) are probable. Chris Paul (left hamstring strain), Clint Capela (right thumb injury), Brandon Knight (left knee soreness) and Carmelo Anthony (not with team) are out. Danuel House Jr. is on G League assignment.


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Re: Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:05 am

"Carmelo Anthony . . not with team" :roflmao:

Yeah it's amazing that Ingram could have one bucket and still help impact the squad to get that eye-opening win. Zubac's worth is evident to the league now (he's become our missing Randle, I hope) and Lonzo came out of his shell to show poise and leadership.

What Harden is doing is legendary. He's certainly pulling a 2006 Kobe, carrying the team on his back and befuddling all who try to stop him. Back-to-back MVP on lock.

If we can limit his teammates and just try to bring him down to earth a little, we can steal one.

Can't really afford to lose too many more or bye-bye playoffs. We're in playoff mode right now. Gotta be.
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Re: Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Sat Jan 19, 2019 7:27 pm

Is nobody seeing this????

These kids are showing OUT!!!

We just may have turned a lil ol' corner gentlemen!
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Re: Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Sat Jan 19, 2019 7:30 pm

Pope with the jam to put us up 20!

EVERY SINGLE ACTIVE PLAYER HAS SCORED

When has that ever happened so early in a game?

Hope they don't lose this incredible start!
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Re: Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Sat Jan 19, 2019 7:44 pm

lakerevolution wrote:Is nobody seeing this????

These kids are showing OUT!!!

We just may have turned a lil ol' corner gentlemen!



I’m watching!!! Just didn’t want to miss anything by typing
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Re: Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Sat Jan 19, 2019 7:45 pm

!!!!GEAUX LACQUERS!!!!
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Re: Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Sat Jan 19, 2019 7:56 pm

How can this be the same team that lost to the Cavs and Knicks :confused:

We know the Rockets are going to have a reply, but Harden can't cover CP3 and Capela unless his role players and bench catch fire. So -- CONTINUED DEFENSE, great passing and sharing on offense, keep dominating the boards and keep running in transition! This is Show-and-prove-Time!
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Re: Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Sat Jan 19, 2019 7:59 pm

lakerevolution wrote:How can this be the same team that lost to the Cavs and Knicks :confused:

We know the Rockets are going to have a reply, but Harden can't cover CP3 and Capela unless his role players and bench catch fire. So -- CONTINUED DEFENSE, great passing and sharing on offense, keep dominating the boards and keep running in transition! This is Show-and-prove-Time!


They grew a pair! They’re answering the bell finally. They heard us Laker fans talking. And they have stepped up!!
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Re: Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:05 pm

Rockets come out strong, slowing us down and hitting 3s.

As Ingram misses a FT, WE ARE SHOOTING 50% FROM THE LINE :pullhair: :snapout:

They are shooting 85.7% :nervousalot:

:fanshithit:

We are going to lose this lead and get beaten by half-court basketball and Harden FTs.

COME ON GUYS!!!
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Re: Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:09 pm

There go those Big Baller Brand shoes :Nutskick:
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Re: Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:13 pm

Bullshit call against Ingram. Players do that all the time.
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Re: Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:14 pm

21 point lead down to 7.

I swear I jinx games when I tune in.

Luke Walton just got ejected.

FUCK.
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Re: Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:21 pm

Wow. Now it's 8 on 5 with the refs dogging us at every turn. Why did I even turn this game on :pissedkobe:
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Re: Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:22 pm

I'm thinking Lonzo cracked something and will be out for a couple weeks.

Why is Zubac not playing? Why is Lance not in for defense? Oh well.
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Re: Game 47: 01/19/19 Lakers at Rockets GAME THREAD

Postby Lakers4Life » Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:31 pm

lakerevolution wrote:I'm thinking Lonzo cracked something and will be out for a couple weeks.

Why is Zubac not playing? Why is Lance not in for defense? Oh well.



Unfortunately I think you’re right
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