GT: Los Angeles Lakers (1-0) @ Utah Jazz (0-1) 10/28 6:00 PM PST

[qrich]

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Los Angeles Lakers (1-0) @ Utah Jazz (0-1)

WHEN: Friday October 28th, 2017 at 6:00 PM PST
WHERE: Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah
Vegas Lines: Utah -8.5. O/U: 201


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Qs Quote:
"The Lakers high octane offense was just better than the Rockets high octane offense. This game, however, will involve defense as Utah actually plays both sides of the ball. Interested to see if Luke Walton can keep the Lakers rolling during their first road trip, in a tough environment. On the flip side, Utah may get Favors back and that is a huge addition for a team with aspirations of sneaking into the Top 4. Quin Snyder made some questionable substitutions during Utah's debut game, and it'll be interesting to see if that continues."


Q's Prediction:
Lakers Win 103-98
Prediction Record (Clipper Record): 2-0 (1-0)

Q's Quick Preview (Click Me) (http://mikesmind.sportsblog.com/posts/28353977/lakers-look-to-start-2-0-against-depleted-jazz.html)

[AnaheimLakers24]

why is there a clipper record prediction

also lakers got this. 2-0 baby

[qrich]

why is there a clipper record prediction

also lakers got this. 2-0 baby

Cuz I'm keeping track of all of them, mainly the Clip ones since I'm obv a Clipper fan

[Bosnian Sajo]

Cuz I'm keeping track of all of them, mainly the Clip ones since I'm obv a Clipper fan

...But the Clippers aren't even apart of this game, what's the point of mentioning them? They our rivals, that's silly.



Keep this up, you'll be black balled from making Lakers gt's. Having said that, I really like the layout you make for gt's doe, nice and clean. :cheers:

[34-24 Footwork]

Good thread. The layout is dope. Can't wait to see Randle go up against Favors. Let's see Nick young play some defense....

[BigNBAfan]

...But the Clippers aren't even apart of this game, what's the point of mentioning them? They our rivals, that's silly.



Keep this up, you'll be black balled from making Lakers gt's. Having said that, I really like the layout you make for gt's doe, nice and clean. :cheers:

Because he's a ****ing idiot and has to post it to keep track of it apparently.

[tamaraw08]

Utah may beat the Lakers tonight but

On the flip side, Utah may get Favors back and that is a huge addition for a team with aspirations of sneaking into the Top 4. Quin Snyder made some questionable substitutions during Utah's debut game, and it'll be interesting to see if that continues."


Top 4 really? for a coach who hasn't proven that he can really establish the best system for this team, esp with players who haven't proven to be consistently reliable. I see them struggling actually to be the 8th seed.

[Xiao Yao You]

Hard to imagine them struggling for the 8th spot but you are right they all have a lot to prove. Snyder did make some questionable decisions last game as he did last year. But as long as Gobert is healthy they have proven they can compete with anyone every night.

Should be a blowout tonight. Unlike the Rockets the Jazz play both ends

[Levity]

thanks Q. you have quickly, yet quietly made a quality thread. quack quack!!

[qrich]

Utah may beat the Lakers tonight but


Top 4 really? for a coach who hasn't proven that he can really establish the best system for this team, esp with players who haven't proven to be consistently reliable. I see them struggling actually to be the 8th seed.

When they got relatively healthy last year, they started playing real well, and went ahead this summer to further bolster their bench and acquired a point-guard, a major Achilles heel for them. The rest of the West, outside of the Top 3 is wide, wide open, and I like Utah more than OKC, Houston, Memphis, etc. to sneak into the fourth slot. Assuming they stay healthy.

Though I have liked what I've seen from Portland within the first two games.


thanks Q. you have quickly, yet quietly made a quality thread. quack quack!!

Nice qliteration. :applause:

[34-24 Footwork]

When they got relatively healthy last year, they started playing real well, and went ahead this summer to further bolster their bench and acquired a point-guard, a major Achilles heel for them. The rest of the West, outside of the Top 3 is wide, wide open, and I like Utah more than OKC, Houston, Memphis, etc. to sneak into the fourth slot. Assuming they stay healthy.

Though I have liked what I've seen from Portland within the first two games.



Nice qliteration. :applause:

Not sure if Utah finishes above the Blazers this season.

But Utah is running out of excuses. They have a solid squad and a mix of vets and youth.

[Xiao Yao You]

Yep the excises are getting old and they're already making them this year! :facepalm

[brownmamba00]

Jazz home opener Tough game for the youngins

Randle needs to attack Boris Diaw from the get go and work on the boards cuz d'angelo and JC will have their hands full with Hill and Hayward.

Looking forward to Mozgov vs Gobert matchup

[Xiao Yao You]

Hayward isn't playing. Favors is probably starting not Diaw

[brownmamba00]

Quin Synder loves Diaw don't expect him to start Favors right away.

[Bosnian Sajo]

It'll definitely be a tough game, Utah is renowned for being great at home. Good defense, too...but how is their perimeter defense? If JC/Dlo/Swaggy/Bingram can get it going from downtown, that will be the key.


If we do win tonight, things are looking good. Hoping for at least competitive game.

[Xiao Yao You]

Quin Synder loves Diaw don't expect him to start Favors right away.

you are right. Diaw played 32 minutes and sucked last game. I'd guess Favors will start though

The Jazz added Hill and Exum on the perimeter so they are looking good there defensively

[9erempiree]

Championship run starts.

[SAKOTXA]

Let's gooo babyyy. #2-0

[SwayDizzle]

we got this baby

[Bosnian Sajo]

Swaggy :roll:


My ****ing dawg

[SwayDizzle]

link anyone?

[SAKOTXA]

Russell got away with that one.

[SAKOTXA]

Randle for 3!!!!

[Bosnian Sajo]

Really good looking basketball, Cali ball.


Walton >>> Scott

It's not even close.

[SAKOTXA]

Nooo, please don't let that be serious

[oh the horror]

Okay so Ingram is hurting? Hope it isn't something crazy.

[SAKOTXA]

Can't wait for the update on Ingram. It better not be serious man :mad:

[Naero]

Ah, shit; don't tell me that the injury bug is plaguing this team again with Ingram out of all players... I've had enough consternation about our young talent being put onto the backwaters due to injuries ever since Julius Randle's horrific season-opening injury 2 years ago.

[Combat Wombat]

Ingram cleared to return!

[Bosnian Sajo]

Ingram is all good :cheers:

[Naero]

https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/792179392709468160

Thank you, basketball Gods. :bowdown:

[SAKOTXA]

Lmao Huertas with the accidental and 1

[SAKOTXA]

Somebody put a body on Gobert for fu.cks sake. It doesn't take skill to boxout

[Bosnian Sajo]

We're holding our own against the Jazz, tie game.

[SwayDizzle]

jazz dancers arent hot

[Bosnian Sajo]

Somebody put a body on Gobert for fu.cks sake. It doesn't take skill to boxout

That's the thing, it's Gobert. You can't box out a guy who's taller, longer, faster, and stronger than 99% of the centers in the league.


He's all about athleticism, freak of nature for his size. I'd kill to have him on the Lakers.

[Smoke117]

Russell just loves chucking those 3pters doesn't he

[SAKOTXA]

That's the thing, it's Gobert. You can't box out a guy who's taller, longer, faster, and stronger than 99% of the centers in the league.


He's all about athleticism, freak of nature for his size. I'd kill to have him on the Lakers.
I would understand it if there was any challenge on his putbacks, but he's wide open on those. I disagree on him being one of the strongest centers though

[SAKOTXA]

Knock on wood, our defense has looked pretty good

[Bosnian Sajo]

Russell is looking so damn good :cry:


He's a starboy. Even though he's been missing shots...he's passing the ball like CP3 out there.

[SAKOTXA]

BS tech on Randle. Wtf is wrong with these refs

[Bosnian Sajo]

They made the right move for Mozgov, plays like a big should and actually hits freethrows.

[SAKOTXA]

Man Randle needs to stop lowering that shoulder, so out of control at times it's ridiculous.

[Smoke117]

Russell is looking so damn good :cry:


He's a starboy. Even though he's been missing shots...he's passing the ball like CP3 out there.

Yes, those 3 assists to 3 turnovers he has are very reminiscent of CP3. :rolleyes:

[SAKOTXA]

Yes, those 3 assists to 3 turnovers he has are very reminiscent of CP3. :rolleyes:
You're right, he isn't anything like that flopping little bi.tch

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[Smoke117]

lol That kind of shit doesn't work when the guy you are trying to insult is much, much, much better than the guy you are trying to defend.

[SAKOTXA]

lol That kind of shit doesn't work when the guy you are trying to insult is much, much, much better than the guy you are trying to defend.
One thing is for sure, Russell will reach the conference finals before CP3 does, and he won't flop like a ***** in the process

[AirTupac]

One thing is for sure, Russell will reach the conference finals before CP3 does, and he won't flop like a ***** in the process

The funny thing is, is that this is gonna be true LOL

[Smoke117]

One thing is for sure, Russell will reach the conference finals before CP3 does, and he won't flop like a ***** in the process

CP3 is taking the Clips to the finals this season, so nah.

[SAKOTXA]

CP3 is taking the Clips to the finals this season, so nah.
:roll: :roll: :roll:

[SAKOTXA]

Clarkson needs to be more aggressive in this unit, wtf is he doing right now?

[Bosnian Sajo]

Louuuuuuu!!!!

Up 1 going into the 4th.



EDIT: or not, still closed the gap.

[Naero]

I love what I'm seeing from the Lakers so far. They're a bit too indiscreet with the fouling and haven't been seizing as many loose balls as they should, but the initial defense is looking really good so far in addition to the ball movement on the other end.

[SAKOTXA]

I love what I'm seeing so far from the Lakers. They're a bit too indiscreet with the fouling and haven't been seizing as many loose balls as they should, but the initial defense is looking really good so far in addition to the ball movement on the other end.
Which just shows how terrible of a coach Scott is, really.

[SAKOTXA]

Randle STRONG! Fu.ck yeah, let's go baby

[Bosnian Sajo]

They fighting in Utah!! :applause:

[SwayDizzle]

sick pass by d lo

[SAKOTXA]

I love this team, so much fight in them

[Naero]

It's a miracle we're still competetively in the game despite an 0-for-7 Russell. :eek: No way would we be in this position if our defense was as porous as it was last year.

[Bosnian Sajo]

I love this team, so much fight in them

I'm saying bro, they ****ing want it bad. Russ is so much improved from last season, it's night and day. We know he can get buckets, it's not his night when it comes to shooting, but he's been dishing it like a true point guard. Too many turnovers.


Lou keeping us alive.

[SwayDizzle]

It's a miracle we're still competetively in the game despite an 0-for-7 Russell. :eek: No way would we be in this position if our defense was as porous as it was last year.
our d has been sick

[SAKOTXA]

Let's goooo it's raining 3s

[Bosnian Sajo]

Let's get it!!!!

[SwayDizzle]

Let's get it!!!!
we gettin this

[SAKOTXA]

****

[SAKOTXA]

11-0 run

[Bosnian Sajo]

Well god damn...11-0 run for Utah.

[lilteapot]

lol lakers

[SwayDizzle]

lame

[SAKOTXA]

Russell has to start making some shots

[SAKOTXA]

WTF kind of a call was that? Cmon refs

[SAKOTXA]

I swear Randle commits the worst fouls in the league by far.

[Naero]

Game is still well within striking distance, but we don't have any dependable closer at this time—one of the growing pains of a fledgling young team.

Win or lose, however, I'm satisfied with the effort tonight against a respectable Jazz team. We can at least take solace in knowing that we'll win situationally similar games once our young talent ripens and when we have a consistent offensive threat—something we couldn't say under Byron Scott and his nearly irredeemable defense, as well as all his old-school schemes that modern-NBA teams already know how to counter-strategize against.

[Bosnian Sajo]

George Hill killing us.

[SAKOTXA]

I mean how else are you supposed to defend nowadays, Nick didn't reach in, moved his feet...

[SAKOTXA]

Let's go, this isn't over yet. Stop and a score

[Bosnian Sajo]

Big block by Julius.

[$LakerGold]

My heart, bros. My heart.

[Bosnian Sajo]

The vets are leading us tonight.

Lou with 17

Swaggy with 13

Deng has 12 and 11 rebounds

Was Mozzy out on the floor? 5 fouls but what we saving him for?

[SAKOTXA]

Fu.ck that was half way in

[Naero]

****. :banghead:

Really wanted to see the Lakers clinch a 2-0 season-starting record for the first time since 2010, but I can contently take this loss.

We were a few possessions away from winning in one of the most raucous home crowds in the league against an easily playoffs-probable team. Offensive inconsistencies will take care of themselves with due course; I'm more concerned about scheming, which has promisingly improved from last year on both ends.

[Bosnian Sajo]

Damn. Good effort tonight, but came close.


Next game Sunday vs OKC, should be a good one.

[$LakerGold]

Yea, the crowd was so energetic tonight. Wow.

As what Nick Young would say: "It was a bar fight, man."

GG

[SAKOTXA]

Wtf Deng? How do you not know that you could throw the ball back court. This dumbass is supposed to be the vet on this team

Meh, still impressed with this team. Russell and Clarkson aren't going to have nights like this again. Loved our defense. Onto the next. See ya Lakernation :rockon:

[SwayDizzle]

too bad fellas. was close

[AirTupac]

Good try lols

[Da Real Lambo]

Just one of those games. I expect no problems in our way to the playoffs Lake Nation!

[Smoke117]

****. :banghead:

Really wanted to see the Lakers clinch a 2-0 season-starting record for the first time since 2010, but I can contently take this loss.

We were a few possessions away from winning in one of the most raucous home crowds in the league against an easily playoffs-probable team. Offensive inconsistencies will take care of themselves with due course; I'm more concerned about scheming, which has promisingly improved from last year on both ends.

Yeah, but Hayward is injured so the the Jazz were playing without their lead scorer.