lakers @ Kings Game Thread

[piksi]

What happened, piksi?

lakers have absolutely no bench - none whatsoever

refs let them play, didn't call much which is disadvantage for the softer lakers. Shaq and Varejao and even "Z" were able to keep kobe out of the paint. When lakers realized that they have no chance - they switched to dirty mode. Like a little spoiled kid when you take away his favorite toy. You add typical Phil BS where when he was asked why they are down 20 after 3/4 - his response was - "I can't tell You because last time I did - they fined me 50k or so"

Cavs bench shot 14-21 and Z was 1-6 so You do the math.

We looked so much better against the Cavs on both ends of the floor. Probably won't mean much tomorrow. lakers are way too arrogant and expect that they will be given everything. Fisher is not a flopper anymore he is a dirty flopper now. Just couldn't handle the abuse that Williams handed to him.

Like I said - we have a real shot here but I am afraid that the Refs will have some pressure to make things "right"

So called laker fans are such hypocrites and they have 0 class which we already knew. Can you imagine - they didn't like so many no calls on Shaq and they felt like he needed to foul out in the first quarter Don't remember bothering them when Shaq was their player.

 

[VF21]

Thanks for the summary. What's interesting is that a lot of Laker fans are posting similar kinds of assessments on one of their boards, even saying that Laker fans who blame the refs are denying the obvious...they have no bench.

I've got the DVR set again and will watch it tomorrow morning, with the luxury of being able to fast forward through all the drivel.

 

[rainmaker]

The atmosphere tomorrow night will be incredible. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I still might get tickets(sisters bf works at arco), because this game will be INTENSE.

I don't know how good our chances are going into this game, but I always get nervous when we play an elite team right after they have lost. Elite teams rarely lose 2 in a row, and I think the Lakers will come in pissed off. Add artest returning to Arco, and we definately have our work cut out for us. I could easily see Artest getting a little to hyped up for this game, and jacking up a bunch of forced shots.

Win or lose, I'm excited to see how our young team responds to the challenge. I know someone in this thread said the lakers are soft, but Bynum, Artest, Kobe, and Fisher are anything but soft. They will come out and try to punch us right in the face. This young Kings team doesn't seem to get intimidated, and never gives up. Makes for a hell of a game.

 

[M_Barragan]

Any team can beat anyother team on any given night. What im worried about is the officiating. I fully expect it to tbe fairly one sided for the LA Rapers.

 

[sactownfan]

TYREKE EVANS ALSO HATES THE LAKERS!!!!

"I used to miss school because of that rivalry," the Philadelphia native said. "The games were on so late in the East Coast, that it seemed like we were up all night. My cousin was a Lakers fan, and I never liked the Lakers. I was rooting for the Kings. Bibby, Vlade, Christie. They had a great squad back then. That's when you could hear the cowbells on TV. We're trying to bring that back."-Tyreke Evans

 

[Tetsujin]

TYREKE EVANS ALSO HATES THE LAKERS!!!!

"I used to miss school because of that rivalry," the Philadelphia native said. "The games were on so late in the East Coast, that it seemed like we were up all night. My cousin was a Lakers fan, and I never liked the Lakers. I was rooting for the Kings. Bibby, Vlade, Christie. They had a great squad back then. That's when you could hear the cowbells on TV. We're trying to bring that back."-Tyreke Evans

That settles it then. Let's sign this kid to a Lifetime extension.

 

[Kingsguy881]

that settles it then. Let's sign this kid to a lifetime extension.

+10000000000000000000000

 

[6th]

that settles it then. Let's sign this kid to a lifetime extension.

I FULLY CONCUR!

The kid's been a fan of the Kings for a long time. This is the perfect fit for him in so many ways.


BTW - Welcome to KingsFans.com. That's a very nice 1st post.

 

[itzcoatl]

Hi all,

first time poster, long time reader. Tomorrow will be my first game at ARCO since I was a kid. I am sooooo excited. Does anyone know how early I can/should arrive at ARCO?

p.s. are there any rules about bringing in cowbells that I should be aware of?

 

[Tetsujin]

Hi all,

first time poster, long time reader. Tomorrow will be my first game at ARCO since I was a kid. I am sooooo excited. Does anyone know how early I can/should arrive at ARCO?

p.s. are there any rules about bringing in cowbells that I should be aware of?

As long as it's loud enough to annoy Phil the Pill, it's all good. Ummm, it's been a while since I've checked but I believe Arco's doors open two hours before tip-off. Have fun!

 

[6th]

Hi all,

first time poster, long time reader. Tomorrow will be my first game at ARCO since I was a kid. I am sooooo excited. Does anyone know how early I can/should arrive at ARCO?

p.s. are there any rules about bringing in cowbells that I should be aware of?

Game time is 7 p.m. so the doors will open by 6 p.m. That could be 5:30, but I won't swear to it. Cowbells have always been allowed. Just don't be obnoxious and ring them on every play. Ringing it whenever Kobe has the ball or Phil calls a time out should do it (especially if you are behind the Lakers bench). Bwahahahahaha!

 

[Andre87]

TYREKE EVANS ALSO HATES THE LAKERS!!!!

"I used to miss school because of that rivalry," the Philadelphia native said. "The games were on so late in the East Coast, that it seemed like we were up all night. My cousin was a Lakers fan, and I never liked the Lakers. I was rooting for the Kings. Bibby, Vlade, Christie. They had a great squad back then. That's when you could hear the cowbells on TV. We're trying to bring that back."-Tyreke Evans

wooooah! GAME ON!!!!
I haven't been that excited in yeaaaaaaaars!

 

[Aenadin]

will you guys be booing ron artest?

i say go for it

 

[Circa_1985_Fan]

I'm not sure but we may be taking about different things. I'm talking about being fearful of something untoward happening because of Artest's intensity and desire to prove himself in front of the Arco crowd AND an injury occurring to one of our young guns because of Kobe's proclivity for throwing elbows with abandon (and without the resulting foul you would expect).

What are you talking about...Kobe...being dirty because he knows he has the refs in his back pocket(especially in crunch time)...I have NO idea what you're talking about!?!?!

 

[Circa_1985_Fan]

will you guys be booing ron artest?

i say go for it

If I was going to the game I would give him a good hand during intro's, I have no reason to boo him, he gave his all when he played for us. Will probably be a mixed bag tonight though.

 

[Emma]

Hi all,

first time poster, long time reader. Tomorrow will be my first game at ARCO since I was a kid. I am sooooo excited. Does anyone know how early I can/should arrive at ARCO?

p.s. are there any rules about bringing in cowbells that I should be aware of?

There's usually a tail gater or two in parking lot K. They pop up about 2 hours before game time. Used to be alot more though.

 

[Mitch Richmond]

is the game sold out? im thinking about driving up from the bay area with a buddy to go. is it easy to buy scalped tickets? i would only need 2.

 

[6th]

is the game sold out? im thinking about driving up from the bay area with a buddy to go. is it easy to buy scalped tickets? i would only need 2.

When I checked last night, there were 2 price ranges left (lower level only).....$750 and $965. Yikes!!

 

[Mitch Richmond]

When I checked last night, there were 2 price ranges left (lower level only).....$750 and $965. Yikes!!

haha well, that is incredibly out of my price range. would my best bet be to scalp or is that not reliable?

 

[PurpleHaze]

Breaking News: Breaking up at home & Breaking down naked on TV

Artest won't play against Kings - injured falling down stairs at LA home.

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=4772612


Artest recent half-naked TV appearance

Part One:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5O3g4bgjVI

Part Two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDDj-i5IjtI&NR=1

 

[DocHolliday]

Sam Amick posted up a little while ago on twitter that Ron Artest will not play tonight after suffering an injury from tripping on a box and follow down stairs.

http://twitter.com/Sam_amick

 

[6th]

haha well, that is incredibly out of my price range. would my best bet be to scalp or is that not reliable?

I would NEVER advocate giving your money to scalpers, only partly because it is illegal. Having said that, I see scalpers there sometimes, and they are conspicuously absent at times too. While you never know, they would be more likely during high excitement games such as this. No guarantees bro.

 

[Emma]

haha well, that is incredibly out of my price range. would my best bet be to scalp or is that not reliable?

Not really reliable, and (as a disclaimer) not condoned.

Ron Artest will not play tonight after suffering an injury from tripping on a box and follow down stairs.

[Napolean Dynamite voice] Idiot! [/Napolean Dynamite voice]

 

[Peja]

So, they're playing without injured Artest and ejected Odom? If it's like that, we have a real chance to win tomorrow! We just need good D on Kobe.

Evans bought me with his statement. It doesn't happen so often that player in the NBA is actually a hard core fan of his team.

 

[Armadillo]

So, they're playing without injured Artest and ejected Odom? If it's like that, we have a real chance to win tomorrow! We just need good D on Kobe.

Evans bought me with his statement. It doesn't happen so often that player in the NBA is actually a hard core fan of his team.

You mean tonight
Time zone stuff can get confusing (don't I know it!)

 

[DocHolliday]

Not really reliable, and (as a disclaimer) not condoned.


[Napolean Dynamite voice] Idiot! [/Napolean Dynamite voice]

Why did I type follow instead of falling? It must be the hangover from all that food yesterday. And, I'm back to not being able to edit posts. Well it was nice while it lasted haha.

 

[Emma]

Why did I type follow instead of falling? It must be the hangover from all that food yesterday. And, I'm back to not being able to edit posts. Well it was nice while it lasted haha.

The "idiot" wasn't aimed at you, it was aimed at Artest.


Edit: Oh, you weren't concerned about that. Never mind.

 

[reid1boys]

It is kind of funny what is "Condoned," and what is not "Condoned."

Go seell your tickets on stub hub for 300% above the face value..... condoned.

Buy your tickets for 50% above face value from a scalper...... not condoned.



Rob a bank of 500 dollars,... go to prison.


Commit your crimes on the stock market.... pay a fine.



Anyways, if you really want to go to the game tonight, there will be people selling more reasonable tickets for you to have a chance to see the game.

I will be at a party and have to wait to watch the game on the dvr when I get home. Kind of sucks.

 

[AriesMar27]

so artest isnt playing because he tripped on a box and fell down a flight of stairs. he had to get stitches in the back of his head, damn... thats a big dude, to be able to watch him fall must have been hilarious. dangerous... but hilarious.... sucks that he wont be playing.

 

[reid1boys]

Just checked at stub hub and plenty of tix available, but not shure how that would work this late.

Here is the Link


And I dont think I violated any rules here, but if I did, please remove the link.