Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:37 am

(10-26) KNICKERBOCKERS AT LAKERS (29-7)

Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 7:30 PM PDT
Staples Center • Los Angeles, CA

Referees: Eric Lewis (#42), Mark Ayotte (#56), Brett Nansel (#44)

Replay Center: Tyler Ford, Jenna Schroeder, Haywoode Workman

Line: Lakers -13

National TV: NBA TV
Local TV: Spectrum SportsNet

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GAME PREVIEW: KNICKS AT LAKERS


by NBA.com

It isn't a secret Anthony Davis desires to be Defensive Player of the Year. He's said as much and is making a solid case for it as he and the Los Angeles Lakers approach the midway point of their regular-season schedule.

Davis had eight of the Lakers' 20 blocks, one shy of the franchise record, in a 106-99 victory Sunday over the pesky Detroit Pistons. He also scored 24 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and recorded three steals as the Lakers claimed their fifth consecutive victory.

Davis and the Lakers look to extend their streak when they host the New York Knicks on Tuesday.

JaVale McGee had six blocks to go along with nine points, including his fourth career 3-pointer, while Dwight Howard rejected five shots. Howard also contributed 11 points and nine boards, five on the offensive end.

"Just protecting the paint. The last game we gave up 60-plus points in the paint, something we don't like doing and we tried to make an emphasis tonight on protecting the paint," Davis told reporters after the game. Davis was third in the NBA at 2.59 blocks per game through Sunday's games.

"I think our guards did a good job of not fouling, having their guards go to the rim and use their verticality and our bigs come over and block a shot. ... We want to protect the paint as much as possible and if teams are going to beat us make sure they beat us from the outside, not the inside," he added.

The franchise record was set against the Denver Nuggets on April 9, 1982.

LeBron James, who was named Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday, recorded his ninth triple-double, with 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists against New York. James, who has seven straight games with at least 10 assists, is averaging a league-high and career-best 11 assists per contest.

The Lakers lost guard Avery Bradley with a right ankle sprain during the game. He is listed as day-to-day.

New York will try to end Los Angeles' 20-0 mark against teams below .500 this season. The Knicks dropped a 135-132 decision to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Marcus Morris Sr. scored 38 points on 6-of-7 3-pointers and 13 of 19 shots overall.

Rookie RJ Barrett had 24 points and former Laker Julius Randle added 16 points and eight rebounds.

The Knicks started strong, jumping to a 45-29 after one quarter before allowing the Clippers to reverse their fortunes with a 47-24 run in the second quarter and a 76-69 lead at the half.

New York made a run late but was unable to overcome some crucial Los Angeles buckets.

"The biggest thing that comes to mind that I love is the effort, the fight, the scrap," said Knicks interim coach Mike Miller, according to the New York Post. "That's a high-level team and that's one of the wilder games I've been a part of. The effort and the grit we showed in staying in that game and putting ourselves in position to win -- I'm proud of this group."

The Knicks lost despite shooting 57.1 percent from the floor.


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Re: Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:36 pm

20-0 vs. below-.500 teams. THAT'S what we hadn't been doing in recent years, but with a veteran and hard-nosed coaching staff and the wisest and most seasoned (literally) squad in the game we are not only achieving but over-achieving. Soon we'll have the best record in the league again and that 4-game hiccup will be one of the things that helped open some eyes as well.

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Re: Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby Nycitylaker » Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:53 pm

Twice a year I root against the NY Knicks. Tonight and next time we play them. Fuck the Dolans. A relevant Knicks team combined with a championship Laker team is what the NBA should always er......um......hope for!

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Re: Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:33 pm

This game should be in the Fridge by halftime :roflmao: . One thing I love about this team is we do not lose to bad teams.
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Re: Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby Nycitylaker » Tue Jan 07, 2020 9:01 pm

3Peatkb24 wrote:This game should be in the Fridge by halftime :roflmao: . One thing I love about this team is we do not lose to bad teams.

Bad team? So it’ll come down to the last minute again. :nervousalot:
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Re: Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:33 pm

Easy win, now 30-7 on the season. I just hope AD didn't break his ass bone.
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Re: Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:41 pm

Update: Tailbone contusion for AD, no break/facture. X-Rays came back negative. He could still miss a couple weeks, that is painful!
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Re: Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:50 pm

Dwight Howard lets one fly from 30 :roflmao: Nothing but net! I love it when he hits a 3, he looks like a kid at Christmas when he hits one, that smile is funny.

LeBron leaves the game with a 31/5/5 game. Another great game from employee #23.
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Re: Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:54 pm

Taco time :roflmao: . Lakers are now 20-0 vs teams below .500. KUUUUUUUUUUUUZ for 3! Why not. Kuz has the Eminem hairdo color going on.
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Re: Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:56 pm

Lakers win by 30, 117-87.
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Re: Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Wed Jan 08, 2020 1:57 am

3Peatkb24 wrote:Easy win, now 30-7 on the season. I just hope AD didn't break his ass bone.


Not something you recover from quickly - just ask all the *hhhmph* female friends I've *shimmy* given tailbone injuries to. Too bad all I had was a cigarette and some kool-aid for them hoes while AD has the best of our world-class medical staff to call on.

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Re: Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:23 am

The Lakers joined the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks as the league's only 30-game winners so far this season. Los Angeles hadn't won 30 games this quickly since the 2008-09 season, when Kobe Bryant's Lakers started 30-6 and eventually won the 15th of their 16 NBA titles.

The Lakers didn't win their 30th game last season until Feb. 27, when they were 30-31.
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Re: Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:45 am

WTF was that roughhousing by the Knicks all about? Is this some sort of 50 year big market grudge or something? Jealousy rearing its ugly head once again folks!

Thank God AD "only" has a "gluteus maximus contusion," will make the road trip and is listed as questionable to play against the Mavs.
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Re: Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Thu Jan 09, 2020 2:03 am

KobeMVP888 wrote:WTF was that roughhousing by the Knicks all about? Is this some sort of 50 year big market grudge or something? Jealousy rearing its ugly head once again folks!

Thank God AD "only" has a "gluteus maximus contusion," will make the road trip and is listed as questionable to play against the Mavs.


Since the late 80's throughout the 90's, early 2000's them and the Pistons have been clown dirty. That is how they roll I guess. :roflmao:
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Re: Game 37: 01/07/20 Knicks at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Thu Jan 09, 2020 2:07 am

lakerevolution wrote:
3Peatkb24 wrote:Easy win, now 30-7 on the season. I just hope AD didn't break his ass bone.


Not something you recover from quickly - just ask all the *hhhmph* female friends I've *shimmy* given tailbone injuries to. Too bad all I had was a cigarette and some kool-aid for them hoes while AD has the best of our world-class medical staff to call on.

I love women. Like I love my Lakers. No homo. :pissedkobe:


Offer them some lemonade, not kool-aid, a grilled cheeseburger, and a cigar and they will go home happier :rofl4:

Love the no homo comment, Roy Hibbert at his best :roflmao:
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