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Lakers vs Spurs Game 4

  • 6:03
    [Comment From Mark]

    Hey. What’s up.
    6:03
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Welcome to Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
    6:04
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Sorry everyone, I got here a bit late today, but we are ready to go and take control of this series!
    6:05
    [Comment From Mark]
    6:05
    [Comment From TCO]

    Hey, hopefully, since I can liveblog today, the Lakers will win, as I was at work when they lost?
    6:05
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Welcome back TCO! Glad to have you aboard tonight!
    6:06
    [Comment From Mark]
    6:06
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Very nice, hahaha… The stats are showing that quite a bit of people saw it today!! Don’t worry about that Mark. People tend not to leave too many comments, but that page is averaging over a minute which means people are stopping to read!
    6:08
    [Comment From TCO]

    I was actually going to comment, but the power went out in my house.
    6:08
    [Comment From Mark]

    Cool. They probably are my friends from Yahoo!Answers . :) Those sweet bastards. :)
    6:08
    [Comment From TCO]

    Also, Joey Crawford today. Spurs fans already riled up for a possible “bad” T.
    6:10
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Please everyone, If you get the chance, head over to the TNT site and vote for the cameras to stick to Ronny Turiaf tonight!
    6:11
    [Comment From TCO]

    Ronny and Bowen.
    6:11
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Bowen works for me, but I’d almost prefer to see Robert Horry simply for that entertainment factor of someone that rather be on the opposite bench.
    6:11
    [Comment From Mark]

    I think I’ll try to vote for Bruce Bowen for people to see how dirty he plays
    6:11
    [Comment From TCO]

    The thought is that if the cameras are on Bowen, more will see his ‘dirty’ play, thus causing the refs to call him tighter, which helps.
    6:12
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I don’t think the refs will change the way they call the game based on a TNT camera. The refs already know there are a million angles of every play and we always know whether the refs were right or wrong.
    6:14
    Mark -

    As someone pointed out (in comments 12&13), Bowen should have been called for a flagrant foul.
    6:15
    TCO -

    Well, yes. However, remember what happened to the Jazz after the Rockets sent in a tape to the league office? A lot more foul called. Bowen’s play would be under more scrutiny.
    6:15
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Are you guys seeing my messages quick enough? I feel like the connection is delayed for some reason.
    6:15
    Mark -

    It’s coming in a jiffy.
    6:15
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Ok, that works. Thanks for the confirmation.
    6:16
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Quick prediction, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol, Derek Fisher, and Vladimir Radmanovic will all take at least 1 shot within the first 2-3 minutes.
    6:16
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Everyone will be involved early
    6:16
    TCO -

    2 down aready.
    6:17
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Gasol offensive rebound and the put back, thats 2/4 with a quick shot!!
    6:17
    Mark -

    I see Manu taking shots early.
    6:17
    TCO -

    3, now.
    6:17
    TCO -

    Nice call.
    6:17
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I’mnot sure that i’m happy about Odom taking that jumper on the first play of the game.
    6:17
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    nice follow by Radman, he really does great when he runs and dives down the lane.
    6:17
    Mark -

    He should have drove to the rim.
    6:18
    TCO -

    One of my own keys there. Prevent Parker from getting to the rim.
    6:18
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Have you guys noticed how calm Kobe has been in the playoffs so far? Every turnover and no call is pretty calm and mimimal arguing.
    6:18
    Mark -

    VladRad could be a great player if he wants to (a Peja-like), the problem is no one tells him he could be better. Or probably he just ignores them.
    6:18
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    All starters have shot except for Kobe.
    6:18
    TCO -

    And there’s all four.
    6:19
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Radman with 4 points, 2/3… 0 attempts for Kobe
    6:19
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Gasol is boxing out well so far, perhaps Phil finally got to him and convinced him to rebound.
    6:19
    Mark -

    I hope Kobe doesn’t get passive for 1 quarter
    6:20
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    All 5 starters have shot and Lamar is the only one that hasn’t scored. One of the next 2 plays will be for Lamar.
    6:20
    [Comment From Guest]

    has the game started?
    6:20
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    The game has started. Lakers lead 10-4
    6:20
    Mark -

    I know Lakers are gonna come out on fire. They need to keep this one.
    6:20
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    9:03 1st Quarter
    6:20
    Mark -

    it’s a 10-2 run.
    6:20
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I’m pretty sure they will be ok.
    6:20
    Mark -

    10-4 Lakers. Timeout Spurs.
    6:21
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Actually, it’s a 6-0 run. Spurs tied it at 4.
    6:21
    Mark -

    A 10-2 run looks much bigger.
    6:21
    Mark -

    lo
    6:22
    Mark -

    *lol
    6:22
    TCO -

    I love this WNBA commercial. But I think too many people missthe ‘She Wouldn’t Say That’ part.
    6:22
    Mark -

    Candace Parker is hot. Shelden Williams isn’t.
    6:22
    TCO -

    How he ended up with her, I’ll never know.
    6:22
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    This is true, but if you want a number that looks great is Lakers 7 shot attempts, Spurs have 4. Lakers 2 offensive rebounds, Spurs 0. Lakers shooting 71%, Spurs shooting 50%.
    6:22
    Mark -

    4 – 0 rebound advantage so far.
    6:23
    TCO -

    Shelden Williams makes Sam Cassell look pretty.
    6:23
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I wouldn’t push it that far TCO, Cassell is his own kind, literally.
    6:23
    Mark -

    Ball Don’t Lie has a live blog today.
    6:23
    TCO -

    I think its more of a statement on Sheldon Williams than Sam-I-Am.
    6:24
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Great defense by the Lakers. One of the few times the Spurs don’t convert out of a timeout.
    6:24
    TCO -

    Manu set to check in early, with 8:30 left.
    6:24
    TCO -

    Lakers 12-4, as he enters.
    6:24
    Mark -

    Kobe looks like Kobe on Game 3. The big factor is everyone is making their shots.
    6:25
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    It’s tough to compete against Yahoo but I have no doubt that our conversation will be quite entertaining. Yahoo ain’t got anything on LABallTalk.com
    6:25
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Odom will be shooting the first two free throws for the Lakers. Not much of a surprise there.
    6:26
    TCO -

    Fanhouse has a liveblog as well. Good to see Odom still agressive after missing his first two.
    6:27
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    haha. now I have to compete with AOL and Yahoo?? Good times…
    6:27
    Mark -

    and FBnG for that matter.
    6:27
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Another offensive rebound, this is what will get us the win. High intensity playing.
    6:27
    Mark -

    nomuskles is doing some.
    6:28
    TCO -

    Push off on Duncan. Good sign so far in terms of officiating.
    6:28
    Mark -

    Pop is too stubborn on putting single coverage on Bowen. Doesn’t he realize that Kobe is way too comfortable with him?
    6:28
    Mark -

    He’s making Bowen look like he’s not supposed to be in the All-Defensive First Team.
    6:28
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    The Lakers are up by 10 and the Spurs have taken their 2nd timeout of the game. Pop looks kind of pissed off right about now. Let’s open this game up and not give them a chance to get anything going. 18-8 Lakers
    6:29
    Mark -

    The Lakers are outhustling so far.
    6:29
    Mark -

    Keyword being “so far”.
    6:30
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Anothe broken play out of a timeout!!
    6:30
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Pop can’t possibly be happy about this start for SA.
    6:30
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Where is the T??
    6:30
    TCO -

    Spurs already starting to show frustration. We need to extend the lead, now.
    6:31
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Count on the Black Mamba to stick the dagger in them early.
    6:31
    Mark -

    At last, a rebound for the Spurs.
    6:31
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Great defense once again!
    6:31
    TCO -

    Why is Horry out there, again?
    6:31
    Mark -

    I marked that it was 6:13 or something.
    6:31
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    20-8 5:22 1st quarter
    6:32
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Kobe with another step back and Lakers take the lead 22-8
    6:32
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Lakers ball once again after a Robert Horry quick 3 point miss.
    6:32
    Mark -

    Flopper!
    6:32
    TCO -

    Nice flop…………. I mean drive?
    6:32
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Foul on Pau Gasol, Manu looked out of control there, I hate those bail outs.
    6:32
    Mark -

    I wonder why when Ginobili gets down the calls are already waiting to get that whistle
    6:33
    Mark -

    2 bad calls in a row.
    6:33
    TCO -

    Cant allow such drives though. Lamar needed to be out a step or two more.
    6:34
    Mark -

    Lamar Out. Luuuuuuuuuke in.
    6:34
    TCO -

    They actually called traveling……
    6:34
    Mark -

    Oh. Shouldn’t have jinxed it.
    6:34
    TCO -

    And as I noted, more Barry is good for the Spurs.
    6:34
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Lakers lead down to 9, 22-13, they gotta keep up the intensity.
    6:35
    TCO -

    Lead down to 7, we need to calm down.
    6:35
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Fisher quiets the crowd once again!
    6:35
    [Comment From Guest]

    was that one in?
    6:35
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Which one?
    6:36
    Mark -

    By the numbers : PG16 has 4 shots. 4 rebounds. 4 points.
    6:36
    Mark -

    I love that nickname. Sounds wholesome.
    6:37
    TCO -

    I am just waiting to have a post that I can title ‘Gasoline Pauered.’
    6:37
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    If you guys were to guess. Would you say FanHouse and Ball’s Don’t Lie decided to do the Live Blog for this game after they saw me do the first three games or did they come up with this all by themselves?
    6:37
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Brilliant title TCO
    6:37
    [Comment From Guest]

    what was that scottish stuff on the live feed
    6:38
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    What scottish stuff?
    6:38
    Mark -

    BDL’s got that going for the EC first-round.
    6:38
    Mark -

    Don’t know about FanHouse though
    6:38
    [Comment From Guest]

    somone speaking over pa, sounded like a film advert
    6:38
    TCO -

    As Brett Edwards’ is a Laker fan, Fanhouse has had it since the start of the playoffs essentially.
    6:38
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    gotcha
    6:39
    Mark -

    9-2 Lakers edge : Rebound.
    6:40
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    More importantly, 4-0 offensive rebounds
    6:40
    Mark -

    Here we go again. A deja vu of last night (Farmar & SV coming in).
    6:40
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Luke, Sasha, and jordan all inwith 3 minutes left in the 1st.
    6:40
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Another offensive board for Pau Gasol!!
    6:40
    TCO -

    I dont like Luke in so early. Vlad was doing relatively well.
    6:41
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I’m ok with Luke playing early if Vlad gets back in to close the 2nd and open the 3rd
    6:41
    Mark -

    PJ is known for his “I want them to gain experience” thing.
    6:41
    Mark -

    And I think Sasha and
    6:41
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    The Spurs are making some stupid mistakes early, Lakers lead up to 10
    6:41
    Mark -

    Farmar had been taught so far.
    6:41
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    27-17 2:40
    6:42
    Mark -

    A veteran doing a lane violation.
    6:42
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I’m not sure I liked that 3 point attempt by Kobe there. i think we could’ve ran a better play.
    6:42
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Solid defense by Pau Gasol, nice bank by Time Duncan.
    6:42
    Mark -

    Kobe being Kobe.
    6:43
    TCO -

    Yea, I still dont like Luke in so early.
    6:43
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Weird call on Luke there, offensive foul?
    6:43
    [Comment From Guest]

    bad defense by pau u cant show timmy the lane
    6:43
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Travel would’ve been the better call against Luke there
    6:43
    TCO -

    Besides, Vlad can go missing for streches.
    6:43
    Mark -

    The refs are trying to get SA close by making these “unnoticed calls”.
    6:43
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    They are calling the BS touch fouls again…
    6:43
    TCO -

    Such a bogus foul there.
    6:44
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    You got to let them play. This is playoff basketball. Enough of the random calls.
    6:44
    Mark -

    The league should review these calls. The refs are totally on the Spurs’ butt right now.
    6:44
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Random shot by Jordan, but that was a nice offensive board by Kobe.
    6:44
    TCO -

    If that’s a foul, then Kobe gets fouled each time down.
    6:45
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Nice fast break, great pass by Jordan, risky, but nicely done.
    6:45
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Only up by 6. I’d like to have a double digit lead going into the 2nd.
    6:46
    TCO -

    For a third time, why is Walton in there so early?
    6:46
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    No foul on that one?? He was clearly hit because the ball fell out of his hand…
    6:46
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    No travel call?? What’s going on here?
    6:47
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I’m not understand this lack of calls??
    6:47
    TCO -

    Home court advantage
    6:47
    Mark -

    Let me guess: NBA wants more revenue.
    6:48
    Mark -

    It’s hard to swallow if you defeat the Spurs in 5 games.
    6:48
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    hahaha…. They don’t call that travel on Tim Duncan. They show the replay twice going into commercials and TD takes 2 quick steps, then 2 big steps!! Nice call Mr. Official
    6:49
    Mark -

    It’s 28-23. Lakers at the end of the 1st. Kobe leading all Lakers squad with 8 points. Timmy with 8 for the Spurs.
    6:49
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Quick stats: Lakers 0 blocks, Spurs 2 blocks. Lakers 5 turnovers, Spurs 3 turnovers
    6:49
    Mark -

    Daniel. I think they are trying to allow that pivot foot (not counted).
    6:49
    Mark -

    Lebron does that most of the time.
    6:50
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Yeah, the NBA does anything for the beloved Lebron. They changed the travel rules specifically for his crazy bunny hop…
    6:50
    [Comment From YFFLLAKER]

    DANG
    6:51
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    HAHAHAHA… “You want me to be honest with you?? The guys with the whistles”
    6:51
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Classic Phil Jackson interview.
    6:51
    Mark -

    Rarely we see PJax complaining with the calls.
    6:51
    Mark -

    The league’s got to review this one.
    6:51
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    He always complains, but never that straigh forward.
    6:52
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Nice to see Ronny continuing to shoot well. I’d expect the playoff pressure to get to him a bit more.
    6:52
    TCO -

    Turiaff cam over at TNT online.
    6:52
    Mark -

    Yup.
    6:52
    [Comment From YFFLLAKER]

    You guys need to get off the comp and watch the game seriously , its better
    6:52
    Mark -

    We’re watching the game.
    6:52
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    We’re watching the game. This is a great conversation though to go over key plays.
    6:53
    [Comment From YFFLLAKER]

    Im watching the game its better , if you just sit off the comp for a while and enjoy the whole game off the comp lol
    6:53
    Mark -

    We’re doing this for fun.
    6:53
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I agree YFFLLAKER, but this is now tradition, let’s get the win together!!
    6:53
    TCO -

    You know, you’re on the comp too YFFLLAKER.
    6:54
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    HAHAHA i just can’t help but laugh to see the Spurs complaining about that last call… they almost killed Ronny
    6:54
    [Comment From YFFLLAKER]

    i know im watching the gam, watching a my Yankees play and doing my IMPORTANT HW so . I need to get off enjoy the game guys and your conversation
    6:54
    Mark -

    Yup.
    6:54
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Thank you, good luck to you with the Lakers, Yankees, and HW
    6:54
    [Comment From YFFLLAKER]

    GO LAKERS :]
    6:55
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Nice pass Manu. I’ll take that showy play all night!
    6:55
    Mark -

    I told you Manu has played his best game in the series.
    6:55
    TCO -

    Love the off the bal movement.
    6:55
    Mark -

    and that was in Game 3. Manu is not Kobe. He struggles pretty much with injuries.
    6:56
    Mark -

    34-25 Lakers. Timeout Spurs.
    6:56
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Good call Mark. I think you’re right. We’ve seen about everything Manu’s got, including the great shooting, solid driving, and nice passing. Back to the man with the broken nail.
    6:57
    Mark -

    Just don’t leave him open. He’s an NBA player.
    6:58
    [Comment From sublime]

    good adjustment of posting odom
    6:58
    Mark -

    Wait, let me guess. The refs are gonna make some calls again, right?
    6:59
    Mark -

    Nice pass.
    6:59
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    No delay of game?? It’s amazing how the Spurs don’t get called for the little things.
    6:59
    Mark -

    Look! I was right.
    6:59
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Offensive 3 seconds?? I can’t take this anymore… it’s already gotten to me.
    7:00
    TCO -

    Good job Pop! Leave Finley in there!
    7:00
    Mark -

    Nice rebound by Odom.
    7:00
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    nice offensive board. ball fell right to him, but thats what happens when you hustle throughout the game.
    7:00
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    foul/jump ball apparently happens to be the same call now
    7:01
    TCO -

    Home court.
    7:01
    TCO -

    And Kobe checks back in.
    7:01
    Mark -

    Betting?
    7:01
    [Comment From ANT]

    LAKERS!!! YEAH
    7:02
    Mark -

    Odom has threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee fouls.
    7:02
    Mark -

    Bad news : 0-for 3 . Good news : +16
    7:02
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Even with the bad calls, Lakers lead by 7. If LA can maintain a lead with the bad officiating, they will prove no ones got anythingon them.
    7:02
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    beauty by Radman
    7:02
    TCO -

    Vlad Man for 3!
    7:03
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Great intensity by the Lakers!!
    7:03
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    14 second chance points! Key to the game so far.
    7:03
    TCO -

    2nd chance points the story of the game so far.
    7:03
    [Comment From Guest]

    score /
    7:03
    Mark -

    I can say Vujacic has matured right now. When he comes to the game, he normally shoots first.
    7:03
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    41-34 Lakers lead
    7:03
    TCO -

    41-34
    7:04
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    6:10 2nd
    7:04
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    What a block…
    7:04
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Push off??? THIS IS A COMPLETE JOKE
    7:04
    TCO -

    Terrible call, there is a reason why Jeoy Crawford is the 8th most homer ref.
    7:04
    Mark -

    4 Offensive Fouls for the Lakers.
    7:05
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    NICE FLOP BOWEN!! HAHAH It’s great to see how weak Bowen is willing to make himself look for the sake of picking up a foul.
    7:05
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Crawford is trying to kiss ass to the Spurs to make up for last year’s ejection!
    7:06
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Good choice Stu Jackson… that a way to avoid conspiracy theories and betting scandals.
    7:07
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Spurs are 10-10 at the Free Throw line. Kurt Thomas hasn’t played yet. Perhaps the Spurs are trying a new strategy.
    7:07
    Mark -

    I can’t concentrate. This Dora Dance thing is ticking me off. My sister is even singing with the TV Doll.
    7:08
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    haha
    7:08
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I’ve got an 11 year old sister, not much easier to deal with.
    7:09
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    That was a call before the shot attempt?? if he wasn’t in the air for a dunk that time then he must never dunk.
    7:09
    [Comment From Ed Ziti]

    Lakers 20 rebounds, Spurs 8 and Duncan has two. We need to keep up the rebounding. To Daniel thanks for your kind words on the emali, and best of luck to the crew at Laballtalk
    7:09
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Join the crew Ed!! We could use some insight!
    7:10
    Mark -

    Typical Sasha play. He misses then after the possession he tries to foul.
    7:10
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Is it just me or was Derek Fisher just standing there and Tony Parker flew over his back??
    7:10
    TCO -

    Fish and LO with 3 fouls each.
    7:10
    Mark -

    Derek Fisher is so strong he could just tap you on the back and it will hurt.
    7:11
    TCO -

    Radman having an excellent game so far.
    7:11
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    No foul there?? We could all see the contact from the top angle.
    7:11
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    UNBELIEVABLE. I CAN’T STAND HEARING THE WHISTLE BLOW ON THE SPURS OFFENSIVE END ANYMORE.
    7:11
    TCO -

    Pau needs to be placed one step closer to the baseline in such possessions.
    7:11
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Lakers 13 Fouls, Spurs 8 Fouls
    7:11
    [Comment From Guest]

    why are spurs getting so many free throws?
    7:12
    [Comment From Ed Ziti]

    I think it’s going to be tough in San Antonio. The Lakers need to keep it close and then give the ball to Kobe and get the hell out of the way.
    7:12
    Mark -

    David Stern is in the house?
    7:12
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Spurs 14 free throw attempts, Lakers 7 free throw attempts
    7:12
    [Comment From BlackMamba22]

    Hello all
    7:12
    [Comment From kb密]

    how can I watch the live
    7:12
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I agree Ed. but not til the 4th
    7:12
    [Comment From Ed Ziti]

    Good luck guys, I’m out for now!
    7:12
    Mark -

    Hi BlackMamba.
    7:12
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Welcome back BlackMamba, nice to have you back
    7:13
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    We needed that 3 from Saha.
    7:13
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Come on… BAILED OUT… is the call
    7:13
    [Comment From BlackMamba22]

    Sorry got out late from work
    7:13
    Mark -

    I have a feeling Ariza will come into the game after halftime.
    7:13
    [Comment From Guest]

    ARE YOU KIDDING ME
    7:13
    BlackMamba22 -

    How did we do in the first quarter…just turned on the game
    7:13
    Mark -

    Ask the refs.
    7:14
    BlackMamba22 -

    Damm refs
    7:14
    TCO -

    Some pretty shoddy officiating going on.
    7:14
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    16 FT Attempts to 8 FT Attempts… Lakers fouling more?? I THINK NOT….
    7:14
    [Comment From Guest]

    score??
    7:15
    TCO -

    43-43
    7:15
    TCO -

    Spurs can thank the refs.
    7:15
    BlackMamba22 -

    Games is getting fiesty
    7:15
    BlackMamba22 -

    It’s going to be close
    7:16
    Mark -

    I want to see a LEAGUE REVIEW of this game.
    7:16
    [Comment From Guest]

    this is ridiculous
    7:16
    [Comment From Guest]

    thanks to the refs it’ll be close, how many points have spurs gotten through free throws?
    7:16
    TCO -

    Finally a foul on the Spurs.
    7:16
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    15 points for Spurs at the line.
    7:16
    Mark -

    * That’s a make-up call.
    7:16
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    15/15 100%
    7:16
    Mark -

    In order to be “balanced”.
    7:17
    BlackMamba22 -

    Dan looking at the FT and shot attempts plus offensive rebounds…no reason the spurs have so many opps to tie the game
    7:17
    TCO -

    Touch fouls called on one end, hip checks not called on the other.
    7:19
    Mark -

    Ticky tack. Ticky tack. Ticky tack. Ticky tack.
    7:19
    [Comment From Guest]

    at least lakers are still leading
    7:21
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Can we take Luke out of the game yet? is it time??
    7:21
    [Comment From Guest]

    score please
    7:21
    TCO -

    47-45
    7:21
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    47-45 Lakers 1:22 2nd quarter
    7:22
    BlackMamba22 -

    Luke has been a big disappointment the whole season phil is out of his mind to keep him in this long. we need ariza to play
    7:22
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I feel like Ariza and Radmanovic would be a great combo.
    7:23
    BlackMamba22 -

    A slasher and 3 shooter is alway a great combo
    7:23
    TCO -

    I like Luke a lot, but things do not look good for him if Vlad keeps being solid and Ariza looming.
    7:23
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Great sign for the Lakers. SA outscores them by 10 at the line in the 1st half, and they still maintain the lead.
    7:23
    TCO -

    Just as we say that, Luke with a nice play.
    7:23
    BlackMamba22 -

    yup i agree
    7:23
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Finally Luke makes it!!
    7:24
    BlackMamba22 -

    Finally I think he heard me
    7:24
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Whatttttttt??? (BORAT) And 1 for the Lakers??
    7:24
    BlackMamba22 -

    Come on guys (Lakers) play beat down
    7:25
    BlackMamba22 -

    Nice good clock management
    7:25
    TCO -

    53-47 at the half.
    7:25
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Halftime, 6 point lead. 53-47!!!
    7:25
    Mark -

    I know Ariza is gonna come in.
    7:26
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I like Radmanovic with 11 points. All the starters are at least halfway to double digit points.
    7:26
    BlackMamba22 -

    I hope he will
    7:26
    BlackMamba22 -

    LUKE
    7:26
    BlackMamba22 -

    missing shots
    7:26
    TCO -

    Luke’s honest atleast.
    7:26
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    At least Luke understands that his stat line means nothing and he is still playing poorly.
    7:26
    BlackMamba22 -

    Some one give me some stats
    7:26
    TCO -

    Well. I’ll be back in a bit. Enjoy the break?
    7:26
    Mark -

    I gotta give the Lakers the credit.
    7:27
    Mark -

    This should be like a 15-point lead, but with all the shitty calls, we still keep our heads up.
    7:27
    [Comment From Don (With Malice...)]

    Here… and should be here solid for the 4th
    7:28
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I hope so Don. AOL and YAHOO are trying to steal all my LA Ball Talkers… nice to have some loyal fans though!!
    7:33
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    The second half is going to be quite exciting. Take your breaks now because it’s a close game, unless the Lakers blow it open early, we’re going down to the wire.
    7:33
    Mark -

    The Lakers are the best 2nd ……. oh well.
    7:33
    Mark -

    I’m not going to jinx that one.
    7:38
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    haha, good call Mark
    7:43
    TCO -

    Back. Hopefully, Radman can duplicate his solid first half.
    7:47
    TCO -

    Another generous call….
    7:48
    Mark -

    Ko Be!
    7:48
    Mark -

    Oh. Another foul.
    7:49
    Mark -

    Kobe again.
    7:49
    TCO -

    Nice recognition by Kobe on that break.
    7:50
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Sorry guys, didn’t even realize the game got started again.
    7:50
    Mark -

    The Spurs are upset. What?
    7:50
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Early call for the Lakers, Tony Parker upset, what a surprise
    7:50
    Mark -

    They’ve got 20 free throws and upset?
    7:50
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Ginobli picks up his 3rd, lets drive straight at him for the 4th
    7:51
    Mark -

    Nice D by Bowen.
    7:51
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Thats not offensive interference?
    7:51
    Mark -

    59-56 Lakers.
    7:51
    Mark -

    The ball was going out, though.
    7:51
    TCO -

    Odom hits a midrange. Nice sign. And I am still dumbfounded as to how that was not offensive interfernce.
    7:52
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Did you guys see Derek Fisher get tangled up there. he looked pretty pissed off
    7:52
    Mark -

    Odom, go to that damn ring.
    7:52
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    If Odom settles for this jumpers, we’re screwed
    7:52
    Mark -

    He can make Js but that’s not his game.
    7:53
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Definitely not his money shot!
    7:53
    [Comment From Guest]

    nice
    7:53
    Mark -

    Bowen is being bombed.
    7:53
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Great shot by Kobe. Spurs timeout once again
    7:53
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Lakers lead 63-58
    7:53
    Mark -

    Parker is way too passive in this game.
    7:54
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I don’t mind Parker being passive. Better for us, if he gets going it could be dangerous.
    7:55
    TCO -

    I concur. He needs to realize that the Lakers are smei-screwed if he penetrates consistently.
    7:55
    Mark -

    Even Manu.
    7:55
    BlackMamba22 -

    Kobe is upset….that means that the spurs are dead
    7:55
    Mark -

    When Kobe is good, he is really, really good. When Kobe is bad, he’s better.
    7:55
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    We need to stick Sasha on Manu to pick up the offensive foul, we’ve gotta get that 4th on Manu early
    7:57
    Mark -

    Look at Bowen trying to do a tap on Fisher.
    7:57
    BlackMamba22 -

    Odom needs to make that
    7:57
    BlackMamba22 -

    this ft are big
    7:57
    Mark -

    1-of-5
    7:57
    TCO -

    Throw it down, please.
    7:58
    TCO -

    Odom’s FTs look a lot better than last year though.
    7:58
    Mark -

    Lakers : 8 assists so far.
    7:58
    TCO -

    Not good.
    7:58
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Odom is 4-4 better than last game
    7:59
    Mark -

    that didn’t hit anything.
    7:59
    Mark -

    In and out
    7:59
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    The Spurs have made 10 free throws more than the Lakers and still trail by 2, thats just pathetic
    8:00
    Mark -

    Push-off
    8:00
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    NO FOUL CALL AT ALL
    8:00
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    THEY RATHER NOT MAKE ANY CALL THAN GIVE THE LAKERS A CALL
    8:00
    Mark -

    Parker was trying to do something on Fisher.
    8:00
    Mark -

    65-65 All. 4:36.
    8:00
    Mark -

    A PJ act : No timeouts.
    8:01
    Mark -

    Gasol was laughing.
    8:01
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    This game is just driving me crazy…
    8:01
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Gasol was laughing because there was no foul call there
    8:02
    Mark -

    Bad foul by Fisher.
    8:02
    [Comment From Don (With Malice...)]

    Tight game, huh?
    8:02
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    I just can’t take the fouls. I really can’t. I just yelled out at the top of my lungs
    8:02
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    Tight game, not so much, more of a great FREE night at the line for SA
    8:02
    [Comment From Guest]

    ughhh
    8:03
    Mark -

    IN your face!!!!
    8:03
    [Comment From Guest]

    score?
    8:03
    [Comment From Don (With Malice...)]

    pssst… Daniel…
    8:03
    Mark -

    Frustration by Kobe turned to points!
    8:03
    Mark -

    69-67 Lakers.
    8:03
    Daniel (LA Ball Talk) -

    THE CROWD BOOED BECAUSE KOBE REVERSE DUNKED!!
    8:04
    [Comment From Don (With Malice...)]

    Daniel?
    8:04
    Mark -

    They can only boo.
    8:04
    Don (With Malice…) -

    Thanks… hehe…