New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[Steve Williams]

Well Steve, that's something to write home about but they are still a big trade away from being serious contenders.

The Lakers are 12 trades away from being contenders

 

[jadis]

LeBron is getting creative now in how he achieves effective load management. He’s missed more games than he’s played this year

LeBron James suspended 1 game, Isaiah Stewart suspended 2 games for on-court altercation​

LeBron James suspended 1 game, Isaiah Stewart suspended 2 games for on-court altercation

Both players will serve their suspensions this week after the on-court altercation on Sunday.

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That's one thing he is, creative. He could be a player coach or a player GM, but he isn't, but actually is.

 

[Steve Williams]

IMO the best trade the Lakers made for this Over The Hill Gang was Carmelo Anthony who IMO has played well and has helped win several games. He's getting old but his shooting accuracy remains very good

Inside Carmelo Anthony's 19-year scoring evolution: 'I'm still here doing it'​

a good read summary of his career

How Carmelo Anthony went from No. 1 option to top reserve

The 19-year veteran went from the top scoring option in Denver and New York to eventually adapting his game as a complementary player off the bench in Los Angeles.

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[Steve Williams]

And by the way, the win last night was against a team with only 1 win.

Lakers biggest losses have been against teams with only 1-2 wins

 

[Steve Williams]

This will slow the Clipps run until Batum is back......I like Batum. He's been solid for the Clipps

LA Clippers forward Nicolas Batum to miss time while in league's health and safety protocols​

Batum out because of health and safety protocols

Nicolas Batum missed Sunday's game and could be out for the next several days while in the league's health and safety protocols.

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[Steve Williams]

Lakers play at The Garden today against a rejuvenated Knicks team. I expect Randle and the Knicks to win this one. I like the Knicks this year

 

[Steve Williams]

I just heard that the Lakers are the 3rd worst team in the league wrt points allowed. I didn’t think they were that good

 

[Steve Williams]

As predicted Lakers are down 22

49-27

8 minutes left in the half

 

[jadis]

I just heard that the Lakers are the 3rd worst team in the league wrt points allowed. I didn’t think they were that good

In this era of swift ball passing in a triangle, with corners emphasized, the Lakers' age will take its toll. But ironically, the spread out swing passes offense was what LeBron thrived in Miami and Cleveland, with his 3 pt snipers spread out. It works on both ends.

 

[Steve Williams]

Lakers were down by as much as 24 but a little sprint at the end of the half
Knicks 63-51

 

[jadis]

In a simplistic thought, If AD and Westbrook scores 60 points and Melo does 20, that will be their formula to win. But they need to hold the Knicks on defense too.

 

[Steve Williams]

actually the number is 111

 

[jadis]

Game is now close, I think Westbrook heard me.

 

[jadis]

Fournier never shot that well as a Celtic. He got a nice contract over at NY.

 

[Steve Williams]

Wow

tied at 79

westbrook finally has a break out quarter

 

[Steve Williams]

End of 3rd

Lakers again without Le Bron and probably had their best 3rd period of the year

83-81 Knicks by 2

 

[jadis]

Never saw this guy Quickley before. But he is ...quick.

 

[Steve Williams]

Fourth period…..same old story. Lakers are weighed down in old age
too many turnovers
no defense

Final

knicks 106-100

 

[jadis]

The Knicks have an awesome bench in that $30m Kemba Walker is hardly seen on the court, as with RJ Barrett as they have this young kid Quickley, Toppin and Burkes doing so well off the bench, and D Rose is not even playing due to injury.

 

[WLVCA]

Clippers and Mavs just tipped off at Staples.

Luka back for the Mavs.

Marcus Morris finally back for the Clippers....but on minutes restriction.