Let's get this discussion going! To get a win, I think all we really need to do is pound the ball into Bynum. There isn't a player on the Suns who can handle him. Slow the ball down, run the offense through Bynum, and don't live off the jump shot. That is all we need to do, to beat Phx in my opinion.
I always look forward to this match-up. If the Lakers win they will need a positive contribution from Lamar Odom, simple as that IMO. The Suns have too many weapons and the Lakers need everyone to contribute.
I dunno, I don't think Lamar Odom's effort is as important as Bynum's. Phx isn't that strong on the inside, so we need to capitalize on that and ride Bynum until we can't rid him anymore. Riding Bynum will only make it easier for the perimeter players.
GIVE THE BALL TO ANDREW GIVE THE BALL TO ANDREW GIVE THE BALL TO ANDREW GIVE THE BALL TO ANDREW GIVE THE BALL TO ANDREW GIVE THE BALL TO ANDREW GIVE THE BALL TO ANDREW GIVE THE BALL TO ANDREW ^that is all. I probably won't be able to catch the game though, but hopefully the Lakers beat them up again. I know for a fact the Suns will be out for revenge after how we embarrassed them on their home court. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they revert to playing dirty or something like that. Let's hope we get the W and everyone comes out healthy
For some reason, I think the game's outcome will have a lot to do with how Lamar plays. Bynum will get his dunks especially when he's guarded by Marion, or Diaw. Kobe will get his 20-30, but if Odom has a big night I think the Lakers win.
Agree if guys like Odom and Bynum don't play good we lose, if Kobe scores a lot and every else plays mediocre we lose.If guys like Bynum, Odom and Fishers guards Nash like he did last time then we win.
I've always wondered how the players feel about playing on Christmas night (the Christian ones of course). Anyone else think a few players might play lackadaisical because of the fact that they've been scheduled for Christmas Night?
Yeah now that Bynum is turning into a beast we might get a edge over the Suns, but Odom has to have a solid game too. He has advantages over their frontcourt size wise and hopefully he won't be high on weed to realize that. The bench has to kick ass too, I see radman having a big game tuesday.
Last time in the playoffs when we beat PHX, we had big games from Kwame and Odom.So Bynum and Odom must play good.FEED BYNUM!!!!!!
If lamar can outplay Marion like he did 2 seasons ago and we feed the ball to Bynum we will win this game. There is no doubt in my mind. I honestly dont feel the Suns can stop Bynum in the middle. Not even Amare can.
suns will come out blazing in this one... seriously... d'antoni will hype them up and try to embarass Phil... i think this calls for some reverse psychology suns win by 20 120 - 100... Odom will go 0-13, Bynum will have 8pts 4 rebs and 6 fouls, Kobe will be Kobe
Bynum is too much for anyone on the Suns. I'm not saying he's better than Amare, but Amare isn't good enough defensively to handle Bynum's quickess, length, and touch around the rim. If we slow the game down, work from the inside out, we should be able to control this game.
Well both Kobe and Andrew are enough to beat the suns imo IF Kobe expldes for 30+ and at least 8 assists (all of which are for drew) and Bynum gets 20+, 10+ and 4 blocks (all on amare) then we win!!! Other than that i agree that everyone needs to contribute... maybe Ariza can come in and guard Nash
I'm sick of Derek Fisher. He comes out firing on all cylinders, but clanking everything. I'd love to pull a Kidd trade, not because we'd greatly improve, but because it'd also move Fisher to the bench.
