Preview deleted because when I do new ones, I just edit it and forget to copy it into a new thread, so I accidently put save changes and the old preview is overwritten by the new one. Sorry!
Nice Preview Purple N Gold. It's the game to determine La's Finest. It's going to be a nail biter. I fliped a coin on this one and Lakers got it so I say Lakers by 1.
I personally think that shaq will have a big game inside against chris wilcoz i see him scoring 30+ and lakers winning by 7
Lakers should crush them. Usually the Clipps make it very competitive though; too bad there isn't an inner-city rivalry between the two.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting the MDE:</div><div class="quote_post">too bad there isn't an inner-city rivalry between the two.</div> There is in a a way, you have a lot of Clipper fans out there who can't stand the Lakers, but then again you have your fair sure of people who like both, and this game means more than anything to the Clippers, they want to show the city of LA that there's another good team out there. Everytime Clippers/Lakers play the players are pumped, and the crowd is really into it. But yea, I wouldn't call it a 'rivalry'.
Yeah, nice review Purple N' Gold. I expect the Lakers to win this, but you never know. I also expect Q-Rich to play well, which I want him to. But I still want the Lakers to win. Honestly I think the Clips will get knocked over and the Lakers will take it easy. But like I said you never know.
Hmmm, this may change up my whole preview/prediction depending on if Shaq is going to play, Malone, now Shaq. A hall of fame Center/PF turned into Horace Grant/Slava Medvedenko.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting allnet:</div><div class="quote_post">If Shaq is out then I see a Clippers victory....Brand will have a field day inside</div> I sadly, agree.
Elton Brand always has huge games vs the lakers. I look for Q to step up. It really depends on how ely and wilcox can "contain" Shaq. Clippers by 6
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Blinger0723:</div><div class="quote_post">Elton Brand always has huge games vs the lakers. I look for Q to step up. It really depends on how ely and wilcox can "contain" Shaq. Clippers by 6</div> I haven't seen Ely in a while. Is he on IR?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Purple N Gold:</div><div class="quote_post">I haven't seen Ely in a while. Is he on IR?</div> yea i think he was put on ir. So i look for kaman to step up i aint a big fan of him so i dont expect much.
Just reported on kcal 9. No shaq No Malone and no Jaric for the clippers he sprained his ankle. Jamal Sampson will get minutes in todays game because shaq is out.
Top Players after 1st quarter <u>Lakers</u> Kobe Bryant- 17 points(6-10 shooting), 6 rebounds, 1 assist Slava Medvedenko- 8 points(4-9 shooting), 2 rebounds <u>Clippers</u> Q Richardson- 11 points(3-8 shooting) Elton Brand- 10 points(4-7 shooting), 5 rebounds, 2 assists
Clippers defense match ups stink u see overton guarding bryant and glen rice guarding him. Change ur defensive schemes!
<u>Halftime Score</u> Lakers 52 Clippers 56 Full Game Stats <u>Lakers Team Leaders</u> Points: Kobe Bryant(24), Slava Medvedenko(12), Brian Cook(6), Derek Fisher(3), Byron Russell(3), Gary Payton(2), Horace Grant(2). Rebounds: Kobe Bryant(7), Gary Payton(4), Horace Grant(4), Slava Medvedenko(3), Devean George(3), Byron Russell(3), Brian Cook(2), Kareem Rush(1). Assists: Gary Payton(3), Kobe Bryant(2), Brian Cook(2), Horace Grant(1), Kareem Rush(1). Side Note: Gary Payton shooting 1-9, ouch Lakers aren't getting any scoring production from anyone besides Kobe and a little bit of help from Slava. George is scoreless at the half, Kobe is carrying a big load right now. For LA to win this game, George and Payton have to start contributing some offense this half, Brian Cook looks decent out there for the time he has played.
Kobe is making all these tough shots its amazing how he is playing. the clippers trio is doing good also with maggette,brand,Q. No one is stepping up for the lakers. GP is doing ok in the 3rd.
Yeah, Kobe is literally carrying this Laker team on it's back. The game is getting too intense, that's why no update for the 3rd q, but recap and box score coming after the game. C'mon Lakers, let's win this one!
