The Lakers already have 22 turnovers in 3 quarters. Fortunately, Allen Iverson is only shooting 2-20 from the field, it's not great Laker defense, but just an off night for AI. This is an ugly game, but the Lakers are only down by 1. I predicted an ugly Laker win hopefully the Lakers can finally close out the 4th quarter and play spoiler. Go Lakers.
Damn Philly is on an 11-4 run and have taken a 4 point lead. The Lakers are up to 25 turnovers now, I can't believe how careless they are with the basketball. After watching a weekend of great college basketball and how well the players protect the ball, it's incredible to see how poorly the Laker players handle the rock. After all they're playing basketball, not pass the 'hot potato.'
The Lakers shouldve traded Lamar Odom for Peja Stoyakovic. They need more shooters than just Chucky Atkins.
Talk about a sloppy game. I only caught a little bit of it, but AI's dunk before the half was nice, perfectly timed. Shooting 2-20 is pretty sad if you ask me. If the Lakers lose this, then it's obviously because of turnovers, but to lose to a team where their star player has only shot 2 of 20 in the game through three quarters is pretty tough to swallow.
Absolutly the worst defense ive ever seen........WORST. I am utterly disapointed in this game and the last 60+. This team is straight GARBAGE, the coach is straight GARBAGE! the bench is straight GARBAGE! the starting lineup is straight GARBAGE! Im so glad that the staples center crowd boo'ed this mess of a "team" cause they arent worthy to wear the purple and gold and they sure as hell are not worthy to play on a court underneath 14 championship banners.....
8 STRAIGHT LOSES! I don't blame the fans for booing the Lakers for their lack of effort in the game tonight. It was laughable watching the Lakers tonight. They've been playing ugly defense all year, and now their offense is starting to look just as ugly. Kobe Bryant is the only guy out there competing. Is Brian Grant blind? Everytime he passed the ball it was to the 76ers. Brian Grant I know you played for Miami and your heart is still there. I guess he had a flashback tonight and forgot his teammates are the Lakers and not the team in the black jerseys like the Heat wear. I bet you Chucky Atkins can match any players name and number if you give him a test. Why? Because he has spent the most time studying their backs, after they blow by him on defense.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting DMKfromTPL:</div><div class="quote_post">Absolutly the worst defense ive ever seen........WORST. I am utterly disapointed in this game and the last 60+. This team is straight GARBAGE, the coach is straight GARBAGE! the bench is straight GARBAGE! the starting lineup is straight GARBAGE! Im so glad that the staples center crowd boo'ed this mess of a "team" cause they arent worthy to wear the purple and gold and they sure as hell are not worthy to play on a court underneath 14 championship banners.....</div> ur rite. just another bad team this year. kobe got his own team and turns out he cant even give a winning record
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting NbaBaller:</div><div class="quote_post">ur rite. just another bad team this year. kobe got his own team and turns out he cant even give a winning record</div> Having a GM who knows how to draft great players and get the better in any trade sure helps, too right?
I didnt have a chance to watch the game...but didnt AI have something like 15 assists? That more than made up for poor shooting...and once again what sounds like horrible Laker D!
You can't entirely blame the Lakers for all their turnovers. You guys do realize that the 76ers rank #1 in forcing turnovers. So I say this turnover mishap is on part of both sides, but just a tad more on the Lakers because a #1 ranked team at forcing turnovers doesn?t usually force their opponents to cough the ball up that many times.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Avery:</div><div class="quote_post">You can't entirely blame the Lakers for all their turnovers. You guys do realize that the 76ers rank #1 in forcing turnovers. So I say this turnover mishap is on part of both sides, but just a tad more on the Lakers because a #1 ranked team at forcing turnovers doesn?t usually force their opponents to cough the ball up that many times.</div> Normally I would agree, but the majority of the turnovers last night by the Lakers were unforced. Kobe dribbling off his leg, Kobe losing the handle with no one around him, and several careless passes by everyone, especially Brian Grant. The Lakers are just fortunate Iverson had an off shooting night, otherwise the 76ers would have won by 30.
