@LakersNation Tweets for 2009-05-26

• Thank you to the men and women of the armed forces who sacrifice their lives, past & present! We will always remember! #
• Today’s officials for the Lakers/Nuggets game: Bennett Salvatore, Ken Mauer, Bill Spooner… (via @sevsarkissian) … I hate salvatore … #
• why don’t you like Salvatore (via @DavidKirlew)- he tends to over-ref the games to bring the spotlight on himself .. #
• Game 4 Video Preview: Assistant coach Frank Hamblen joined us to preview L.A.’s second game in Denver, det.. http://tinyurl.com/qcrcvo #
• #lakers Lakers/Nuggets Game 4 Chat:
  We can talk about the heroic efforts of Kobe Bryant or the steals of.. http://tinyurl.com/oepujk #
• #Lakers LAT:

  A little rest goes a long way for the Lakers: They feel ready for Game 4 tonight a.. http://bit.ly/65FDV #

• RT @lizygirl – lets just hope we can get good consistent ref’ng tonight..wouldnt that be a nice change? – I forgot what that looks like! #
• Thanks to @danisalandanan for being our 9000th follower! Let’s celebrate with a Game 4 Victory today! Let’s GO LAKERS! #
• Lakers Memorial Day – 5 Greatest Lakers of ALL TIME – http://bit.ly/dqgxz – G.L.O.A.T. 24/7 #
• Tick Tock . . . Tip off in 12 minutes . . . 12 minutes until Lakers fight and claw their way to a Game 4 victory! Where’s the NATION AT?!?!? #
• Jersey? Check . . Hoagie? Check . . Chips? Check . . 12pk? Check . . if you ain’t in front of a tv yet, get you AZZ moving! Let’s Go Lakers! #
• RT @evan_b Where’s @Lakersnation at? – less than 20 mins 2 game time & nobody riling up the Laker faithful? – We’re RIGHT HERE! READY TO GO! #
• Just in case you missed it – Lakers Memorial Day – 5 Greatest Lakers of ALL TIME – http://bit.ly/dqgxz – G.L.O.A.T. 24/7 #
• We got a few minutes to Tip Off – sooo . . . make your calls . . first Laker to Dunk, Make a 3 and Shoot a FT? #
• PJ wants the lakers to “play with a sense of desparation” . . “we want to win THIS ONE!” . . you think his coaching changes tonight? #
• Dayam . . . Kobe looks like he’s in assassin mode tonight during introductions . . . Yo Nation . . We GOT 6 MORE WINS . .Let’s DO THIS! #
• RT @KauaiHikerMan -Can anybody understand this ridiculous PA guy trying to be like Detroit’s pathetic guy! – Imagine him on a date! hahaha #
• Lakers win tip and open the game with Kobe drawing a foul from D.Jones 14 seconds into the clock . . . Kobe’s ready, are you? #
• Denver crowd is amp’d . . . and I can see why . . they’re up 4-3 with 10 min left! . . drew is really active . . 2pts/2 boards! #
• RT @David__King @lakersnation back off mason buddy! – is that Mason? from Detroit? no way . . I don’t think it is . . is it? #
• Denver up 8-3 . . lakers just need to withstand this initial burst of emotion . . need to post our big men up! #
• No matter how cold the Lakers are . . we got things going for us 1) Drew ain’t in foul trouble 2) We’re down by only 5 & 3) Melos cold! #
• Denver up 12-5 with 5:31 left . . only 2 for 9 from the field . . . but Melo is 0 for 7 . . . TIMEOUT Lakers! . .hey PJ, they desparate yet? #
• RT @lizygirl @lakersnation think Espn can get some annoucers who are partial? – Partiality leaves the building when need to keep your job! #
• Lakers end the first quarter down 22-17 . . . Kobe hits at a shot at the buzzer! #
• Denver up only by 5 . . 24-19 . . . Denver bench is trying to extend the lead, but the Bench Mob is doing their job to keep them close! #
• Lakers – Nuggets Running Diary 4: Read about the Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 4 as it unfolds. As always, feel free t.. http://tinyurl.com/pb9vrt #
• Birdman is re-enacting the scene from Angels in the Outfield with his flying motions . . . looked stupid in the movie, looks stupid on tv! #
• Timeout Los Angeles – Lakers down 30-19 . . . with 9:17 left on the clock . . . Lakers need to make a small push to close it at halftime! #
• RT @utcpla24 @lakersnation why is it Bynum get snatched when he misses defensive assignments but NO ONE ELSE! – Short Leash . .VERY SHORT! #
• but umm . . Kobe and Drew are back in . . . Jordan with a 3POINTER! . . . keeping us within 8! #
• Damn . . Denver is blowing it open right now . . up by 13 with 7:48 left . . . Drew at the line for 2 FTs #
• Foul on Melo . . . Melo’s injured . . looks like his right ankle . . interesting! #
• Kobe AND ONE . . . Lakers down 11 . . . Kobe can bring us within 10 . . . Melo’s checking back in! #
• btw . . . Odom needs to show up tonight too . . he can’t hide from us! We know he needs to get a double double tonight for us! #
• Jeff Van Gundy is being really stupid right now #
• RT @SudanLifeMusic – when isn’t Van Gundy being stupid…. – he’s usually just there for comedy relief, but it’s a fine line #
• Van Gundy is one person who should really have a twitter account tied directly to his thoughts . . #
• Ouch . . . Kobe just sent jr. a lil reminder of the 3 he busted on him in Game 3! . . Lakers down by 7 with 2:26 left! Jump ball: Fish v. KM #
• is it me or are JR and Nene killing us on dribble penetration and dishes? that’s right . i said JR SMITH and NENE!?!?! WTF! #
• Melo headed back to the locker room at the half! Pau at the line for 2 FTs . . . lakers down 8 with less than a min left in the half! #
• The Birdman is Dennis Rodman Lite for this generation . . . Rodman would kill Chris Anderson though in defense! #
• wow . . that was a charge . . . seriously . . no bias . that was a charge! #
• Lakers end the half down by 7 . . . 52-45 . . Kobe really kept us in it. Lamar and Pau need to show up and PJ needs to give Drew some time! #
• For people watching the game – What are your keys to victory for this upcoming 2nd half? #
• RT @dramadork001 @lakersnation they need to step up their defense. They’re just standing there!! And make all their free throws. #
• RT @mjakfosho @lakersnation Looks like it’s gonna be one of those “Maintain the game then strike at the right moment” games again…. #
• RT @angelena73 @lakersnation Kobe’s just pretending to be tired to throw them off. He’s coming back from the half even stronger. Just wait. #
• RT @PJG3291 @lakersnation Prevent Denver from getting so many offensive boards #
• Melo shooting 1 for 11 and taking himself out of the game in a EXTREMELY important Game 4 – would you say it’s a choke job? #
• RT @utcpla24 U hate 2 play starters 2 much, but betta 2 play starters long min now, go up 3-1 & rest, then 2-2! bench sucks, sit’em down #
• whoa . . that craftsman auto-hammer is genius . . . “smack my forehead, why didn’t I think of that” genius – can we put a nugget in there? #
• 2nd Half starts with a Bynum Block . . . I still believe in the kid . . . he just needs the time on the court! Trust me! #
• Drew Block then Pau with a And One on a Reverse Layup! great start to the half . . down by 4 . . #
• wow . that’s a travel by Melo! WTF . . #
• Calling Denver Maintenance – Please apply new coat of paint on eastern rim . . . Melo has been chipping the paint away all game! #
• WOO WOO . . . A THREEEE ZA!!!! #
• Geez . . . Pau is so skilled . . some of his moves this half are sick for a 7 footer! . . . Lakers down by only 3! #
• RT @iL0VELA “Dr. P” Pau Gasol got a Dr. J comparison for that finishing skill! – because JVG is on crack! but it was a nice move! #
• RT @utcpla24 see that’s still a good foul by bynum, Lamar just let’s nene dunk that.. – I agree . . . i don’t agree with pulling him out! #
• Again . . it’s un-in-holygodwhy-comprehendale why Lamar Odom who makes a gazillion dollars has absolutely NO RIGHT HAND! #
• Lakers need an inside presence now on both sides of the court! #
• RT @Emanuel1040 @lakersnation does anyone else notice.. Bynum goes out and Denver goes on a 10-2 run.. oh oh . . I DO I DO!!! #
• 2nd Shot Points are F-IN KILLING US! PHIL – Check your ego at the door and get Drew in the Game PLEASE! #
• again . . . Odom should never EVER shoot from the right side of the basket again! That’s all focus! #
• Denver just don’t know . . the “Kobe Sucks” chants start . . Kobe just glared . . and Dahntay Jones is the new Bruce Bowen! #
• Lakers down 74-63 with 2:11 left in the 3rd . . . we can’t grab a board to save our life . . . this 4th quarter is going to be exciting! #
• RT @andrewho – no bruce bowen is an NBA all defensive teamer – not anymore, Bruce Bowen is done #
• RT @MsJG My brother is convinced that LO is on the take & intentionally missing shots. – no, he’s wrong . . lamar really has no right! #
• RT @longbowe – no T on birdman for taunting?! – I don’t believe in Taunting T’s . . I’d taunt all day if I could . . i stop when you play D #
• Bynum’s back in to finish off the 3rd . . . c’mon Drew . . prove us right! #
• JVG – You are what you do . . . Dahntay Jones is a dirty player! #
• Thank you Sasha . . . we really needed that Three! even if you’re shooting 15% this series . . . yuck! #
• The 3rd quarter comes to end . . Lakers down 77-66 . . . Melo is stil as cold as the Rockies and Kobe’s ready to let Denver have it! #
• RT @buy_hope – George Karl and Rush Limbaugh, twins separated at birth? – hahaha . . THAT”S RIGHT! good call! – Dahntay looks like poo, too! #
• Love it . . Bynum starts off with the first points of ANOTHER quarter! hope PJ recognizes. #
• Drew got 3 fouls to use this 4th quarter. I hope PJ lets him use them all . . . he really is a presence out there right now #
• GREAT JOB SASHA! . . Jump ball against JR . . you have better than a 15% CHANCE TO WIN THIS JUMP! #
• Damn . . Billups just busted a old man trick on Drew . . and tweaks his ankle after the play! nothing major! #
• ok . .starters are rested . . put them back in NOW . . please! #
• This 2nd unit should just be feeding Drew the ball . . #
• I don’t know . . . this really was a poorly coached game . . mis-use of talent and . . ugh, I just don’t know! #
• I think PJ’s thrown in the towel for this game . . otherwise Kobe would be in at this moment in the game! #
• Once bench mob brings it to 10 . . we need to bring the starters back in to give us a chance! #
• I’m gonna say this . . stop blaming Drew, stop blaming Pau or Fish . . . everyone please focus your attention to Lamar! where’s he been? #
• ok . .Sasha does his job . . and brings us to 10 . . get them off the F-IN BENCH Phil . . we HAVE A CHANCE! #
• Salvatore calling a Flagrant foul? Drew was playing the ball . . i don’t understand this BS! #
• RT @fourdeucetre @lakersnation can we say meltdown…..it’s not a meltdown . . wouldn’t say that -Den doing what they’re suppose to do! #
• RT @djkoast – um your phil ego comment was so far off its neven funnt – call it frustration. we lost the lead with Drew out in the 3rd! #
• Doesn’t look good right now for us Laker Fans . . . Denver’s getting all the calls right now and we have no flow on offense. #
• Kobe’s hit 3 straight shots . . . just saying . . Kobe’s hit 3 straight shots . . . but lakers are down 14 with 4 left! #
• This is a horribly reff’d game . . dis-service to NBA Fans . . . i’m not saying don’t make the calls, but call it both ways! #
• Thanks for the bone . . . a technical on Melo. . . and honestly, I don’t even know why?!?!?! HORRIBLE! #
• The nuggets are retarded . . . amazing! #
• I’ll give Billups this . . he’s AWESOME at drawing fouls . . . just an old man doing old man tricks! #
• RT @Emanuel1040 – Den has 10 more offensive and 7 more defensive rebounds than Lakers plus we missed 11 freethows.. hard to win like that #
• RT @rini10 – I love Phil Jackson cuz he’s the best coach ever, but he didn’t coach this game well at all…everyone has slip-ups #lakers #
• Denver embarrasses the Lakers 120-101 due to garbage reffing and our lack of rebounding on all sides of the court! #
• RT @OzelleM – Is Magic a part owner of Lakers still? The way he talks this team in the media is negative energy for the franchise! – I agree #
• Wow . . George Karl just said that the Lakers were a 3 Man Team – Kobe, Pau and Bynum – hey @RealLamarOdom – time to step up Mr. Free Agent? #
• PJ doesn’t think a 10-12 point lead is insurmountable with 3 min left . . and was happy with how Drew played #
• MLN Member tells us “What Wins Championships” with another great post – http://bit.ly/BmjAZ – leave a comment for support! #
• ouch . . Phil Jackson just got a $25k fine for questioning the foul calling in a game . . THANK YOU PHIL! Jeannie . . pay for the fine pls! #
• RT @Str8Nasty Dont put it on @RealLamarOdom its not his fault the they lost the team as a whole needs to step up 1 person isnt enough -maybe #
• Kobe senses no relief in going back home with homecourt advantage back in their pocket! Will take care of business at Staples! #
• Kobe – “They whooped us . . They played harder . . They played better. Period.” #
• RT @davemar I don’t think the NBA is really making the refs be held accountable enuf with bad officiating. – Agreed & sumthin needs to b dun #
• JR Smith is using his 6 month old daughter to deflect the hatred that’s going to be poured on him from LA! will it help? don’t think so! #
• RT @VioletKanian we’re putting it on @reallamarodom because we know he’s SO much better than that.. its like he didnt give a shit out there #
• JR says he doesn’t hear anything from the Lakers and would probably get upset if someone’s tearing his team up and show-boating!: self-servn #
• JR Smith makes me sick. I hope he turns into the other JR . . JR Rider aka Isiah Rider . . he’s on the way though with his antics! #
• RT @mjakfosho -let’s not b hatin on the Nugs. They played great & protected homecourt. Let’s b civil & show why laker fans are the best! k! #
• MLN Video Recap of Game 4 – http://mylakersnation.com/ – If you can stomach watching . . . best of luck! #
• RT @bigfella54 – this is why you have home court we win our next two home games we are back in the finals – Great Perspective! TWO MORE! #
• RT @purpleandgold here’s the link of phil’s post-game 4 presscon: http://cbs2.com/video/?id=103887@kcbs.dayport.com #
• RT @chriiisstian not trippin over this game well get it back in game 5. But at least bynum got a little rhythm going this game – Good Call! #
• Welcome to all the new Followers – If you haven’t checked out the site, please do: http://MyLakersNation.com – Join a Real Lakers Nation! #
• Lakers 101, Nuggets 120: Postgame 4: L.A. knew the recipe for success heading into Game 4 in Denver: try to sust.. http://tinyurl.com/ps3co8 #

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