LAKERS 96 - HAWKS 83
The Lakers did awesome tonight. They started off a little slow letting Mike Bibby score at will and looked a little lazy on defense, but when Jordan Farmar and Trevor Ariza came off the bench, they ran the hawks out of Staples Center.
I was at the game and wanted to mention a few things. One of the most consistent things that I have noticed is that the "Bench Mob" are actually the ones who create the separation from other teams. We already know our team is deep and that we have one of the best benches in the NBA, but what the main difference with our Bench Mob is that they give the opponents starters a hard time. The tempo change is just ridiculous. The starters are more mellow and execute the triangle as much as possible, then the bench comes in and just runs and runs and give the other teams headaches. My main point is, the starters keep us within reach, but the Bench Mob are the guys that can definitely break the game open. Don't get me wrong, our starters are a great squad, otherwise they wouldn't be starters. It's just most of the other teams build there defense around Kobe, Pau, Lamar, and Andrew which allows the second team to come out and totally change the game. And the thought of another shooter in Adam Morrison and the athleticism of Shannon Brown added to the team doesn't hurt either.
Lamar Odom did even more damage on the board tonight collecting his first 20 rebound tally this season. Had 2 steals and 2 blocks. He also chipped in 15 points on 6-11 shooting. This is definitely what we need from L.O. I think he's regaining his confidence and I can get use to seeing him in the starting line-up.
Pau Gasol recorder his first triple-double as a Laker and only the third of his career, and he did all of this by the end of the 3rd quarter! 12 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists with 2 blocks. 7 footer getting Jason Kidd stats, but with ZERO turnovers. Nice clean game for "Purple Spain."
Kobe only scored 10 points because he had help from everyone else. Fish chipped in 14, Farmar and Ariza scored 10 each, so 6 Lakers were in double figures. Tonight was also the debut of newly acquired Adam Morrison and Shannon Brown. They looked a little nervous, but hey, Staples Center is a pretty big stage. Welcome to L.A. fellas! The entire team looked like they were having fun the whole night and it was a great way to begin the second part of the season. Next up, the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, CA.
I was at the game and wanted to mention a few things. One of the most consistent things that I have noticed is that the "Bench Mob" are actually the ones who create the separation from other teams. We already know our team is deep and that we have one of the best benches in the NBA, but what the main difference with our Bench Mob is that they give the opponents starters a hard time. The tempo change is just ridiculous. The starters are more mellow and execute the triangle as much as possible, then the bench comes in and just runs and runs and give the other teams headaches. My main point is, the starters keep us within reach, but the Bench Mob are the guys that can definitely break the game open. Don't get me wrong, our starters are a great squad, otherwise they wouldn't be starters. It's just most of the other teams build there defense around Kobe, Pau, Lamar, and Andrew which allows the second team to come out and totally change the game. And the thought of another shooter in Adam Morrison and the athleticism of Shannon Brown added to the team doesn't hurt either.Lamar Odom did even more damage on the board tonight collecting his first 20 rebound tally this season. Had 2 steals and 2 blocks. He also chipped in 15 points on 6-11 shooting. This is definitely what we need from L.O. I think he's regaining his confidence and I can get use to seeing him in the starting line-up.Pau Gasol recorder his first triple-double as a Laker and only the third of his career, and he did all of this by the end of the 3rd quarter! 12 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists with 2 blocks. 7 footer getting Jason Kidd stats, but with ZERO turnovers. Nice clean game for "Purple Spain."
Kobe only scored 10 points because he had help from everyone else. Fish chipped in 14, Farmar and Ariza scored 10 each, so 6 Lakers were in double figures. Tonight was also the debut of newly acquired Adam Morrison and Shannon Brown. They looked a little nervous, but hey, Staples Center is a pretty big stage. Welcome to L.A. fellas! The entire team looked like they were having fun the whole night and it was a great way to begin the second part of the season. Next up, the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, CA.
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