Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jan 14, 2010 7:22am
Kobe played 11 minutes in the 1st half, then played the entire 2nd half to avoid tightening up on the bench.
Bryant finished with only 10 points, but his final 2 were huge.
Good win and balance for the Lakers.
Bynum 22pts 11 rbs
Artest 16 pts 11 rbs
Odom 18 pts 14 rbs
Dirk led the Mavs with 30 points.
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JakeGiant
Posts: 355
Jan 14, 2010 7:57am
Actually, the go-ahead jumper was with 28 seconds left, and a Bynum Free Throw, and Farmar's 2 FT's cemented the W.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jan 14, 2010 8:00am
Lets not let facts get in the way of trueblues hard onJakeGiant wrote: Actually, the go-ahead jumper was with 28 seconds left, and a Bynum Free Throw, and Farmar's 2 FT's cemented the W.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jan 14, 2010 8:01am
It was a simple typo man.bases_loaded wrote:Lets not let facts get in the way of trueblues hard onJakeGiant wrote: Actually, the go-ahead jumper was with 28 seconds left, and a Bynum Free Throw, and Farmar's 2 FT's cemented the W.
Mr. 300
Posts: 3,090
Jan 14, 2010 8:02am
I heard this morning on the radio Kobe's back is bothering him????
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JakeGiant
Posts: 355
Jan 14, 2010 8:43am
I don't think that's necessary. True is a good fan, NBA-wise, and Lakers. He goofed. Big deal.bases_loaded wrote:Lets not let facts get in the way of trueblues hard onJakeGiant wrote: Actually, the go-ahead jumper was with 28 seconds left, and a Bynum Free Throw, and Farmar's 2 FT's cemented the W.
hangonsloopy
Posts: 1,291
Jan 14, 2010 10:23am
Seems like LA is much better off when Kobe is only taking around 20 shots a game. This is a solid road win though, something they needed to get.
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Jan 14, 2010 10:54am
hangonsloopy wrote: Seems like LA is much better off when Kobe is only taking around 20 shots a game. This is a solid road win though, something they needed to get.
They are 9-4 when Kobe shoots 20 or less.
They are 21-5 when he shoots 20 or more.
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JakeGiant
Posts: 355
Jan 14, 2010 10:56am
Of course they are, and given a choice, Kobe would embrace it because that means everyone else is doing their job(s). It's nights when his teammates don't bother showing up that he has to shuck up everything in sight.hangonsloopy wrote: Seems like LA is much better off when Kobe is only taking around 20 shots a game.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
Jan 14, 2010 11:10am
Isn't fewer losses more successful?Skyhook79 wrote:hangonsloopy wrote: Seems like LA is much better off when Kobe is only taking around 20 shots a game. This is a solid road win though, something they needed to get.
They are 9-4 when Kobe shoots 20 or less.
They are 21-5 when he shoots 20 or more.
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Jan 14, 2010 11:33am
Isn't more wins more successful?SQ_Crazies wrote:Isn't fewer losses more successful?Skyhook79 wrote:hangonsloopy wrote: Seems like LA is much better off when Kobe is only taking around 20 shots a game. This is a solid road win though, something they needed to get.
They are 9-4 when Kobe shoots 20 or less.
They are 21-5 when he shoots 20 or more.
% wise its .692 winning % when he shoots less and .807 when he shoots more.
I don't really care how much he shoots because I trust Kobe's instincts more than anyone else in the Association.
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JakeGiant
Posts: 355
Jan 14, 2010 11:56am
I was going to say SQ is displaying some funky math. 
At any rate, I still maintain 20 is a desirable #, and definitely no more than 25.
At any rate, I still maintain 20 is a desirable #, and definitely no more than 25.
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Jan 14, 2010 2:13pm
More numbers....
5-7 when Kobe has as many (or between +2 pt FGA more than points and +2 points than FGA. (Ex. lost when he had 20 points and 19 FGA and lost when he had 16 points on 24 shots.)
15-4 when Kobe has 30+ points.
Kobe's FGA on average in losses..24(81-216 37.5)...in wins...22.5(336-675 49.7)
2-1 when Kobe has a double-double.
9-2 when Odom has a double-double.
7-3 when Bynum has 20+ pts.
7-0 when Gasol has 20+ pts.
13-1 when Gasol has a double-double.
Bench average when Odom starts-16...when he comes off the bench..22
5-7 when Kobe has as many (or between +2 pt FGA more than points and +2 points than FGA. (Ex. lost when he had 20 points and 19 FGA and lost when he had 16 points on 24 shots.)
15-4 when Kobe has 30+ points.
Kobe's FGA on average in losses..24(81-216 37.5)...in wins...22.5(336-675 49.7)
2-1 when Kobe has a double-double.
9-2 when Odom has a double-double.
7-3 when Bynum has 20+ pts.
7-0 when Gasol has 20+ pts.
13-1 when Gasol has a double-double.
Bench average when Odom starts-16...when he comes off the bench..22
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Jan 14, 2010 2:58pm
Thought it interesting Phil Jackson thought Kobe was playing oppossum.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
Jan 14, 2010 5:27pm
I doubt you would have said the same thing when comparing the Lakers record vs. the Cavs record before last night. You would have said 29-9 is better than 30-10 because of fewer losses.Skyhook79 wrote:Isn't more wins more successful?SQ_Crazies wrote:Isn't fewer losses more successful?Skyhook79 wrote:hangonsloopy wrote: Seems like LA is much better off when Kobe is only taking around 20 shots a game. This is a solid road win though, something they needed to get.
They are 9-4 when Kobe shoots 20 or less.
They are 21-5 when he shoots 20 or more.
% wise its .692 winning % when he shoots less and .807 when he shoots more.
I don't really care how much he shoots because I trust Kobe's instincts more than anyone else in the Association.
2quik4u
Posts: 4,388
Jan 14, 2010 5:31pm
There is barely a difference between 29-9 and 30-10 but there is a big difference between 21-5 and 9-4SQ_Crazies wrote:I doubt you would have said the same thing when comparing the Lakers record vs. the Cavs record before last night. You would have said 29-9 is better than 30-10 because of fewer losses.Skyhook79 wrote:Isn't more wins more successful?SQ_Crazies wrote:Isn't fewer losses more successful?Skyhook79 wrote:hangonsloopy wrote: Seems like LA is much better off when Kobe is only taking around 20 shots a game. This is a solid road win though, something they needed to get.
They are 9-4 when Kobe shoots 20 or less.
They are 21-5 when he shoots 20 or more.
% wise its .692 winning % when he shoots less and .807 when he shoots more.
I don't really care how much he shoots because I trust Kobe's instincts more than anyone else in the Association.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
Jan 14, 2010 5:32pm
Completely agree, but the principle is still the same and you know I'm right when it comes to skyhook on this one.
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Jan 14, 2010 6:32pm
SQ_Crazies wrote: Completely agree, but the principle is still the same and you know I'm right when it comes to skyhook on this one.
So if given the choice you would rather be 9-4 then 21-5?
Your not right.
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JakeGiant
Posts: 355
Jan 14, 2010 7:42pm
I failed to mention last night's win was the 3000th in Lakers Franchise History. Congrats to the Purple and Gold on a fine accomplishment.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Jan 14, 2010 8:00pm
All I know is that Bryant is ranked 98th in the league in 3 point shot percentage. (32%) That is putrid. Happy that all the Laker fans will agree with me here.