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[Chito]

LAKERS (17-12) | SUNS (12-18)

Friday, February 17, 2012

Time: 7:30 PM | TV: FSW, ESPN | Radio: 710 ESPN/1330 ESPN Deportes

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[Los Lakers]

Lakers 108

Suns   94

[EvenSteven]

Typically, the Lakers don't score over 100.

Lakers 94
Suns 88

[Los Lakers]

EvenSteven, on 16 February 2012 - 04:15 PM, said:

Typically, the Lakers don't score over 100.

Lakers 94
Suns 88

This could be one of those rare times they go over 100.....  

[EvenSteven]

Los Lakers, on 16 February 2012 - 09:53 PM, said:

This could be one of those rare times they go over 100.....  

Yes, it could be since Kobe is always pumped to play Phoenix and Steve Nash.  Kobe feels that he got cheated and should have received the MVP award the year he averaged 35pts a game, and not Steve Nash.
With Kobe focused and determined, and will take mostly mid-range jumpshots and layups, the Lakers got this one easily.

I am changing my scoring prediction.

Lakers 105
Suns 92

[Stereoids]

There will be a total eclipse tonight after the Lakers beat the Suns 103 to 91  

[Burn for Hearn]

Lakers win . .  if . . . We work the offense through Pau and Drew, Kobe stays aggressive and gets 6 assists, Blake continues to play consistently and shoot with confidence, Mike Brown and Metta don't kill each other.  If we are struggling, look for Metta to get into a scuffle as that usually wakes us up.

Lakers 97
Suns   92

Let's get this win!!

[Los Lakers]

Not a very pretty 1st quarter. Lakers shooting only around 40%. Theyre executing well, but are not making their shots.  

[Archer]

The Suns are not even playing all that good and the Lakers are not taking advantage of that. Slow 1st quarter by the Lakers.  

[Burn for Hearn]

Keep attacking.  shoot lots of FT's.  we got this.

[Stereoids]

Matt Barnes on fire in the first half!    

[Archer]

Stereoids, on 17 February 2012 - 08:21 PM, said:

Matt Barnes on fire in the first half!    

^^ This ^^ and the bench is finally doing things right. They're actually playing better than the starters. Who knew?    

[Stereoids]

Things are looking up for the Lakers now. Both the bench and starters playing  much better. Second half should be pretty exciting.  

[Archer]

Player of the First Half: Matt Barnes

[Los Lakers]

That was one badass play from Kobe to Bynum for the slam over Gortats bald head.  

[Archer]

Los Lakers, on 17 February 2012 - 09:11 PM, said:

That was one badass play from Kobe to Bynum for the slam over Gortats bald head.  

Hahaha!   hilariously well said. +1

[Los Lakers]

KOBEEEE!!    This is the Kobe I remember and like baby!! Defending, passing, facilitating and on fire with 30 points and more to come.  

[Stereoids]

The fans want their tacos!   Come on Lakers Defense!  

[Archer]

Archer, on 17 February 2012 - 08:45 PM, said:

Player of the First Half: Matt Barnes

Player of the Second Half: Kobe Bryant!     Great game!  

[Chito]

Archer, on 17 February 2012 - 10:10 PM, said:

Player of the Second Half: Kobe Bryant!     Great game!  

Totally agree. I like how Kobe played today. He was hot (with 36 and 9 rebounds)and he knew it, but when he saw an open teammate, he passed the ball and picked up a few assists. He trusted his teammates and they didn't disappoint. The bench really surprised me today. At some point in the first half (as Archer pointed out above) they were playing better than the starters. Both Bynum and Gasol with double doubles and Barnes contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Was a great second half to watch. Lakers extend their Home record to 13 and 2.