LA Lakers-*12/28/05*(20-17) THIS ONE'S DONE (PC REFORMATTED)

by **Fresh8** on Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:19 pm

Big SHot Bobby will kill the Spurs?

Can't wait!

by **Isaiah** on Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:23 pm

thanks for the support guys...i hope i can beat the almighty spurs!

by **Isaiah** on Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:57 pm

SPURS HAND LAKERS WORST LOSS OF THE SEASON

They were getting limited minutes during the preseason, despite showing good stuff during scrimmages. Yet during the regular season, they were traded. At first they were bitter about it, then they seemed as if the trade was better for them.

It is the first time since Robert Horry was traded for Brian Cook and Jumaine Jones that the Los Angeles Lakers are involved with the San Antonio Spurs. Robert Horry said he wasn't out for any sort of revenge against his former team the Spurs. However, this wasn't the case for Jones and Cook.

Jones and Cook provided significant numbers to help the Spurs cripple the Lakers, 103-77 at the SBC Center. Jones had 8 points and 8 rebounds while Cook had 4 points and 8 rebounds.

Manu Ginobili led the Spurs in scoring with 25 points (2-of-6 from downtown), Michael Finley had 20, Tony Parker had 14 points and 7 assists while Tim Duncan had 10 points and 7 rebounds.

"No it wasn't a struggle," Duncan said of the game he played.

The Lakers were again led by Kwame Brown, who had 24 points and 15 rebounds. However the Lakers as a team shot 30-of-88 and turned the ball over 17 times as compared to only 6 for the Spurs.

Horry scored 13 points.

LA will get 1 week off before facing Dallas. Rookie Von Wafer is expected to suit up for that game as he is almost fully recovered from his injury.

Lakers stats
Spurs stats

Cook slams it against his former team

Jones scores a layup against his former team

Tim Duncan being his usual self

Tony Parker escapes the Lakers defense

PIC OF THE DAY

UP OR IN BETWEEN: Although he split the defenders, this picture looks like he jumped OVER MEDVEDENKO!!!

by **Kobe101** on Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:18 pm

Lord have mercey that was a bad beating!

by **Isaiah** on Tue Oct 18, 2005 6:50 pm

Kobe101 wrote:Lord have mercey that was a bad beating!

by **unholypotato** on Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:40 pm

Haha! The pic where it looked like Ginobli jumped of Medvedenko is funny.

by **Isaiah** on Wed Oct 19, 2005 10:18 pm

Brown, Wafer's career nights counter Nowitzki's 40

Kwame Brown's skill and passion showed up this season, Von Wafer returned to the Lakers' lineup, and through their inspired play, in return, a win was earned by LA.

Brown had 31 points and 20 rebounds, both career highs, and Wafer returned played his 1st game since returning from injury and put up 24 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks to lead the Lakers to a 120-112 overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

LA was down 75-70 entering the 4th quarter, but the cameback and finished the game using their new favorite weapons-the alley-oop, which is why the assist total is always high, as well as the 3-man standard fast break.

Lakers stats
Mavericks stats

Terry layup

Stackhouse jams it

Mihm gives Stackhouse a facial

Von Wafer had an impressive comeback with 24 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks and 2 steals

Nowitzki shot his way to 40

LA turned up their defense a bit

PIC OF THE DAY

STANDARDS: In wins and losses, LA has been using this standard 3-man fast break to score easily on their opponents

by **Jing** on Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:07 pm

nice nice. go von! lol.
i am pending a trade for vafer and turiaf for keith mcleod in my jazz dynasty, and this will free up the lakers, which really need to free up cap room, but i still doubt the will accept lol.

good stuff, but damn man in the spurs game... you really got owned.

by **Isaiah** on Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:53 pm

jxuusa wrote:nice nice. go von! lol.
i am pending a trade for vafer and turiaf for keith mcleod in my jazz dynasty, and this will free up the lakers, which really need to free up cap room, but i still doubt the will accept lol.

good stuff, but damn man in the spurs game... you really got owned.

ya its like i wasnt up to the task of playing them so i just kinda died...plus i was also a bit pissed off to why i kept on shooting 3's...

ya i dont think LA will accept that trade that you offered..but you have a great dynasty going!

by **YoG!** on Thu Oct 20, 2005 4:26 am

nice dynasty I like you seeing with the lakers. Make Kwame a MVP :lol:

by **Isaiah** on Fri Oct 21, 2005 8:36 pm

LAKERS END ROAD TRIP ON SHORT NOTE

At haltime, while the Lakers were in the locker room and down by 11, coach Phil Jackson dared them to shoot, since its what they've been wanting to do. And shoot they did. The Lakers came back in the second half, but fell short, literally, as the Milwaukee Bucks escaped for a 94-92 victory.

Lamar Odom's wide open jump shot fell short in the end, and Kwame Brown's tip in was waved off.

LA shot 11-of-31 from downtown, setting the record this season for most made and attempted.

Kwame Brown scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, leading 6 Lakers, the only Lakers who scored, in double figures.

The Lakers finally head home after this game to face the Chicago Bulls.

Lakers stats
Bucks stats

Maurice William's runner is met by Horry

Andrew Bogut shoots this reverse layup

Devean George and the Lakers found their touch

Von Wafer tied the game with this 3-pointer

But Michael Redd finishes the Lakers off

NOTES
Rookie center Andrew Bynum was fouled after going up for a dunk in the 2nd quarter. He will miss 2 weeks of playing time, team doctors said. Slava Medvedenko is most likely to be Chris Mihm's backup. Guard Tony Bobbit was activated from the injured list following the game.

by **Mark.** on Fri Oct 21, 2005 9:55 pm

Nice presentation, I havent read all the pages, so im a bit lost as to where Kobe is..........

by **Isaiah** on Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:59 pm

Kobe got injured in the Cavs @ Lakers game...hes coming back in 2 weeks (according to the Dynasty schedule)

by **Isaiah** on Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:58 pm

TNT: WE KNOW DRAMA, THE LAKERS SURELY SHOWED IT IN HORRY'S HEROICS IN LA's 2ND HOME GAME
Lakers comeback in 4th to force OT

After an 8-game road trip, the LA Lakers were happy to be back at the Staples Center. And after the game, fans were glad to see them, especially Robert Horry. Horry forced overtime with a 3-pointer and won the game with a free throw with 0.9 seconds left for a 135-143 win in the Lakers' 2nd home game of the season.

The Lakers were urged by coach Phil Jackson to shoot with confidence. They shot 2 more 3-pointer than they did in their game against the Bucks, and made 3 more than that game, shooting 14-of-33. They are averaging 30 three pointers attempted, making around 12. They are attempting 10 more shots than they did before the Bucks game, making 10 more.

"I guess we needed to shoot more," Lamar Odom joked.

LA was coming off a 94-92 setback in Milwaukee that broke their hearts. Seeing the LA fans again brought confidence in the players, and it clearly showed on the court. Brown gave LA fans their first live glimpse of what he's been doing during the road trip with 32 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks while Lamar Odom finally showed up with 28 points and 13 assists. Three more Lakers scored in double figures, including Horry.

Kirch Hinrich scored 28 of his 32 points after halftime to lead the Bulls. Their entire starting 5 scored in double figures.

The Lakers were down 109-106 before Brown fed Horry the ball and hit a game-tying 3-pointer with 8.2 seconds remaining. In overtime, as the game was tied, Horry stole an inbounds pass and went all the way in, only to be fouled. He then split his free throws with 0.9 seconds left. Mike Sweetney's half-court shot did not count.

LA goes on the road to face the Chicago Bulls again before coming back home.

Lakers stats
Bulls stats

Brown slams it for the hoem crowd

Chandler was big in this game

Odom fouls Gordon

Ben Gordon hangs in the air

Horry shoots a runner

Wafer shoots a tough one

Tim Thomas slams it

Former Laker Jannero Pargo shoots a 3

Luol Deng soars

Odom jams it home

Mike Sweetney hit this big runner to put the Bulls up by 3...

...but Big Shot Rob forces overtime

PIC OF THE DAY

ONE FOR THE FANS: Horry seals the Lakers' homecoming with a game-winning free throw with 0.9 seconds left

by **JoshD** on Sat Oct 22, 2005 12:43 am

Nice Game against the Bulls, I like the dynasty (Y)

by **Isaiah** on Sat Oct 22, 2005 1:16 am

thanks for the support guys...its really hard without Kobe

by **YoG!** on Sat Oct 22, 2005 1:30 am

I like, matheraffect I love hope to see kobe and bynum step on the court very soon

by **Isaiah** on Sat Oct 22, 2005 2:17 pm

DIFFERENT LOCATION, SAME RESULT

This was Chicago-LA Part 2. Now usually sequels are not as exciting as the original. But this is an exception.

Kirch Hinrich's 3-pointer forced overtime but in the extra session, Von Wafer hit a 3-pointer with 15 seconds left to help the LA Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls again, 134-126. Robert Horry's free throws sealed the game.

Horry led the way with 24 points, shooting 8-of-13 from the field, while Devean George had 23 points, and Chris Mihm had 22. Von Wafer had 19 points.

The Lakers sweep the season series against Chicago.

Lakers stats
Bulls stats

Tim Thomas celebrates after finishing an alley-oop
Von Wafer slam dunk
Mike Sweetney has mastered this running shot
Odom jumper
George long 3
Odom loses the ball
The Bulls were faced by tough Lakers D
Hinrich wide open

Ben Gordon soaring

Gordon with the reverse

Hinrich throws a bounce pass

Hinrich forces OT with this 3-pointer

But in OT, rookie Von Wafer put the Lakers up by 5, 127-122, with 15 seconds left

PIC OF THE DAY

FLY LIKE AN EAGLE

by **Ruff Ryder** on Sat Oct 22, 2005 2:27 pm

Nice looking dynasty. (Y)

Since you have so many pics, I'd recommend linking some of them instead of killing guys with slow connections.

by **Isaiah** on Sat Oct 22, 2005 3:18 pm

thanks for the tip Kofi Annan

i edited my last recap making "non-highlight material" pics links

by **Isaiah** on Sat Oct 22, 2005 4:47 pm

The EANBA Nation wrote:The Holiday Edition of The Low Down has been released.

Note: The cover of this one was really rushed.

by **Isaiah** on Sat Oct 22, 2005 6:18 pm

TNT: INSIDE THE NBA
Kenny Smith and Stuart Scott discuss the Aaron McKie trade, as well as the Lakers' rotation and depth chart.

Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak wrote:We have talked to a lot of other teams, talking about our request for a point guard, and, after seriously discussing with the New Jersey Nets, they have given this reply:

Stuart Scott: Well, they finally got a point guard. What does Jeff McInnis bring to this Lakers team?

Kenny Smith: He brings athleticism to the Lakers. He's a solid point guard, averaging 7 points per game, he's fast, can take you off the dribble. He was scored 10 points against the Lakers.

Stuart Scott: Good point, Kenny. What I want to know is, will he fit in the triangle offense?

Kenny Smith: I think he will. But the Lakers are also running that standard 3-man fast break, where McInnis will really fit into. The thing is, though, with the McKie trade, and Kobe Bryant about to come back, how is their rotation planned out? They have to fix their rotation.

Stuart Scott: Yeah Von Wafer played a lot of point guard with McKie still in the lineup but now that the Lakers have a true point guard in McInnis, it's either Wafer will play behind McInnis or play reduced minutes behind Kobe Bryant.

Kenny Smith: Well, Wafer is really a shooting guard, but played a lot of point guard. But the Lakers do have a backup point guard in Sasha Vujacic.

Stuart Scott: They still have that logjam at small forward. Lamar Odom, Devean George, Laron Profit and Luke Walton are all small forwards on this team. I've gotten word that the Lakers have been in talks of trading Luke Walton for a big man, who they don't have.

Kenny Smith: This analysis is going nowhere, Stuart, we'll position-wise, i can give you the Lakers' depth chart:

C-Chris Mihm
-Andrew Bynum
-Slava Medvedenko
PF-Kwame Brown
-Robert Horry
SF-Lamar Odom
-Devean George
-Luke Walton
-Laron Profit
SG-Kobe Bryant
-Von Wafer
-Tony Bobbit
PG-Jeff McInnis
-Sasha Vujacic

They do not want Von Wafer getting reduced minutes behind Kobe, since he proved excellent 3-point shooting and energy.

Stuart Scott: Well, this discussion will go on as the season progresses and when the Lakers get back to full strength.

Kenny: Okay tonight from Staples Center the Lakers, at 6-6, coming off 2 wins against the Bulls play longtime nemisis the Portland Trailblazers, who are at 5-9 and coming off 2 blowout losses against the Pistons and Kings respectively.

Stuart Scott: Tonight, 7:30 PT on TNT. Enjoy the game!

by **Isaiah** on Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:56 pm

"HORRY FOR THE WIN, YES!"
Lakers go over .500 for the 1st time this season

Robert Horry received the inbounds pass with 1.8 seconds left and let fly a game-winning 3-pointer for a thirlling 114-111 win over the Portland Trailblazers.

Horry finished with 18 points, as 5 Lakers scored in double figures.

Jeff McInnis made his Lakers debut, only to get injured. With a back-to-back at Miami and at Orlando, the Lakers will be hard-pressed to win. However, LA expects to be at full strength at week's end.

Next up for LA is the Miami Heat, which was supposed to be Shaq-Kobe III. But since both are out due to injury, that'll have to be delayed for another month.

INJURY NOTES:
Jeff McInnis will be out 5 days, coming back during the weekend. Kobe Bryant will be returning to the roster during the weekend. Andrew Bynum is expected to return soon.

Lakers stats
Blazers stats

Jeff McInnis made his LA debut...only to get injured
Zach Randolph with a 2-handed layup
Juan Dixon with a layup
Theo Ratliff dunks
Jack gaves Portland a 3-point lead

Miles windmill

Randolph dunk

Telfair with a layup after he was fouled

George ties the game

Brown blocks this layup by Telfair in the closing seconds

Phil Jackson sets up the last play

PIC OF THE DAY

HORRY FOR THE WIN, YES! Robert Horry celebrates after hitting the game winner.

by **hova-** on Sat Oct 22, 2005 11:35 pm

big shot rob´s back.

Really nice win over the Blazers. And wow, D. George is really in a good shape I must say. The Telfair pic is nice.

Good Job, keep it on, and with Kobe Lakers 4 playoffs 100% !

by **unholypotato** on Mon Oct 24, 2005 9:08 am

That pic of Horry jumping is nice! Nice to see that Horry is back. Go Lakers go!!!

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