Preview: Western Conference Quarterfinals Game 3 Lakers @ Rockets (ESPN) 4/23/04

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  1. theclown1

    theclown1 JBB JustBBall Member

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    Lakers by 10. This one will be easy. Kobe is hungry for more after his points in last game.

    Shaq wants to prove something and get rid of that lousy game 2. Shaq will make 20 and get 11 rebounds at least.

    Kobe 30+.

    Hope the supporting cast will play good. I wanna see D Fisher like the last time. Some great D he played. Love that little chubby man.
     
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    Kobe +40 i think and lakers by 9
     
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    I have a feeling this game will go into OT, but the Lakers will pull it out by 3 points. The win by the Spurs last night is incentive enough for the Lakers to also take a 3-0 lead on the Rockets and crush their spirits from thinking they can still win this series. I expect the Lakers to continue putting defensive pressure on the Rockets and to continue making adjustments to take advantage of the Rocket's weaknesses. The last game Francis was allowed freedom with the ball, instead of doubling and getting it out of his hands. After watching the game again, this strategy might have been purposely planned by the Lakers. Allowing the offense to run through Francis stops the movement and rhythm of his teammates and makes it a one man show, against 5 other players. I wouldn't be surprised to see Francis have another huge night, but the Rockets still coming up short and losing the game.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting notMuchgame:</div><div class="quote_post">[​IMG] Sacramento is why I'm paying so much for tuition...we should all be against them...

    I have a feeling the game is going into OT...Lakers by 4 in OT</div>

    Heh, I also have a feeling that this game will go into OT. Kobe should have a good 30+ games and Shaq Again with 15+ Rebounds. I'm also predicting that Yao will have a big game on his homecourt. Lakers should be able to win this but not easily. So I'll say Lakers by 3.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting TracyMcWizzle:</div><div class="quote_post">Kobe +40 i think and lakers by 9</div>

    I like that, but I do also feel this one might go into ot. The Rockets should give their all, but the Lakers still should come out on top.
     
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    Payton had the sweetest spin move and best move he's done all season. So far it's a tight game and Houston is playing well so far.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting eginobili20:</div><div class="quote_post">Rockets have no chance its not that i think the lakers are just too good (i think their reserve has depth) but that Rockets are just too inconsistent and chaotic Francis could do better but it doesnt look like it. ill say lakers by 6</div>

    is a triple-double not good enough for you?

    Mobley and Yao need to step up...and our offense needs to be more consistent...i love our defense...oh well, Rockets by 7 [​IMG]
     
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    Houston up 13 at the half. Francis is playing well and did anybody see that pick that Ming did to GP? Now the Lakers have to make another big come back drats.

    Oh and I'm getting kinda tired about 2 years from the Ming and O'neal rivarly will be great. Shaq is already 32 and doubt he'll pull a Barry Bonds and avg 37ppg and 20 rpg deal.
     
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    Tough game for Kobe. Nothing fell at all for him during the 4th quarter. Francis' circus acts were mind blowing.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Mr_Infante:</div><div class="quote_post">Tough game for Kobe. Nothing fell at all for him during the 4th quarter. Francis' circus acts were mind blowing.</div>

    Yeah really. The last game is the first time I seen him play good this whole season and now he got 2 games he can be proud of. But wasn't it kinda weird of Van Gundy not letting his players talk to Jim Grey? As for Kobe, he shot 6 for 19 or 20 from the field. Didn't expect that and hopefully GP doesn't complain about not playing those last minutes. He needs to play well so that he can stay on the court.
     
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    Why does Shaq jump to contest slashers? Seriously, why the hell does he do it?
     
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    The Lakers really needed to give Shaq the ball more.

    And Kobe was shooting too much. If you're not making them, stopping taking them. Cato was limping upcourt and instead of giving it to Shaq to take advantage of the lack of defense, Kobe takes and misses a 3. Figures... [​IMG]
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting ANiMuS:</div><div class="quote_post">Why does Shaq jump to contest slashers? Seriously, why the hell does he do it?</div>

    I was thinking the same thing and I can't remember Shaq ever trying to take a charge.
     
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    A very disappointing loss. I am pissed now that my weekend is ruined!

    1) Payton needs to develop a solid jumper
    2) We need to get healthy
    3) Luke Walton is NOT a power forward
    4) Shaq--make some free-throws! [​IMG]
    5) Kobe can't force things over double teams all the time
    6) More role players need to step up on the road and do the little things like defense!
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Undertakernv:</div><div class="quote_post">The Lakers really needed to give Shaq the ball more.

    And Kobe was shooting too much. If you're not making them, stopping taking them. Cato was limping upcourt and instead of giving it to Shaq to take advantage of the lack of defense, Kobe takes and misses a 3. Figures... [​IMG]</div>

    Yes the Lakers definitely should have gone to Shaq earlier in the game.. But late in the game they just couldn't count on him, I'd rather see Kobe and Malone take those shots that they did than Shaq get sent to the line every time he touched the ball. Shaq really needs to make his freethrows, the Lakers can't trust him in the clutch because of that.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting the MDE:</div><div class="quote_post">A very disappointing loss. I am pissed now that my weekend is ruined!

    1) Payton needs to develop a solid jumper
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    Gary Payton has a jumper. Its just not the type of jumper thats benefical to the lakers. Gary Payton shoots a 10-15 foot jumper. And it usually comes from him having the ball in his hands & posting up. But the Lakers need a 20-24 foot spot up shooter, who can stretch the defense. Gary Payton is just not a spot up shooter. He needs to be involved in every play with the ball in his hand. And that just doesnt work on the Lakers.

    With being said Phil Jackson still has to play him in the 4th imo. The Lakers need payton's competive energy on the floor.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Phreeze:</div><div class="quote_post">Yes the Lakers definitely should have gone to Shaq earlier in the game.. But late in the game they just couldn't count on him, I'd rather see Kobe and Malone take those shots that they did than Shaq get sent to the line every time he touched the ball. Shaq really needs to make his freethrows, the Lakers can't trust him in the clutch because of that.</div>

    Did ya'll hear that analogy that Tom Tolbert made about Shaq freethrows. He said it spins like a globe, and they showed the replay. You know what, he's write. I've never ever seen a ball spin sideways like that. Shaq does need to live back up to his saying of "I make it when it counts".
     
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    Maybe he should try banking in his free-throws if he thinks he's unintentionally putting too much strength into his shot. Can't possibly have worse results than what he's getting now.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting ANiMuS:</div><div class="quote_post">Maybe he should try banking in his free-throws if he thinks he's unintentionally putting too much strength into his shot. Can't possibly have worse results than what he's getting now.</div>

    That would be a good idea but his pride wouldn't allow him to do that. Unless he hit at a 80% clip and declare it his style like Rick Barry and Wilt with the underhand freethrows. The 2nd option would have to be is make it like he does at home. His wife was saying he hits freethrows like nothing, so if some miracle was to happen like blocking out all those ppl's watching him. He could hit that 80% clip.
     
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    The lost game is to blame on the poor 3p shooting
    Lakers:
    First 2 games 43%
    Game 3 5-14 35.7%

    Rockets:
    First 2games 23%
    Game 3 9-16 56.3%

    Of course Shaq wasnt helping with the FT. Dont get it man. Is it that hard to hit those FT??

    Hope to see it better in game4.
     
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