Game Thread: Lakers Vs Nuggets Dec 30, 2014

[LALakersboy24.7]

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PREVIEW:Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets - Preview - December 30, 2014 - ESPN Los Angeles​

 

[Retroram52]

Going against the Nuggies and Black is apparently going to see minutes. This will be interesting.

 

[trojanfan12]

We'll see if Black can play, but I have to say that I like the kids attitude. Here's a quote from him from today's paper:

Black's offensive game is a work in progress, but he hangs hit hat on defense anyway.

What bad defensive team has ever won a championship? That's my thing. I want to come out here and just be a defensive presence for the team and just bring some toughness and hopefully that can help us win.

Byron was asked about finding minutes for him when he already has to find them for Hill, Davis, Boozer, Sacre and Kelly (who is expected to return Friday). Byron said:

I'll find minutes for Black and Ryan as well. It's great we bring in Black. I don't want our bigs to be comfortable just thinking you'll be playing just because you're here. This young man will come in and he's obviously very hungry.

 

[Inimical]

Lakers by 10

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

Lakers by 10

 

[lakersrule]

Hate being out of town. Missing another game!

 

[OutlawImmortal]

Jordan Hill's production is down by 3 points and 3 rebounds in December. "The intensity isn't there" Lakers coach Byron Scott said via The Los Angeles Daily News " I don't know if he's tired".

My thoughts exactly on Hill's play lately, really can't tell if he's tired or what the issue is.

 

[Inimical]

Jordan Hill's production is down by 3 points and 3 rebounds in December. "The intensity isn't there" Lakers coach Byron Scott said via The Los Angeles Daily News " I don't know if he's tired".

My thoughts exactly on Hill's play lately, really can't tell if he's tired or what the issue is.

I think the most reasonable assumption would be that its Ed Davis increased roll on the team. Jordan does not have to take a back seat be that as it is. I still expect him to HUSTLE BACK And play on the Defensive end.

 

[DJ]

Very legit shot at a W tonight!!!

Gooooooo Lakers!!!

 

[DJ]

Lakers, 98-95.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

I think the most reasonable assumption would be that its Ed Davis increased roll on the team. Jordan does not have to take a back seat be that as it is. I still expect him to HUSTLE BACK And play on the Defensive end.

I'd normally agree with you but the only Lakers big men who have seen real change in minutes this month are Sacre and Hill. J-Hill just hasn't been hitting his jumpshots lately, when he's making that shot, the Lakers are a lot more dangerous, the defense too.

 

[wildturkey]

Jordan Hill's production is down by 3 points and 3 rebounds in December. "The intensity isn't there" Lakers coach Byron Scott said via The Los Angeles Daily News " I don't know if he's tired".

My thoughts exactly on Hill's play lately, really can't tell if he's tired or what the issue is.

It'd help if he'd stop taking so many 18 footers and other shots beyond the FT line. He can't hit them worth shit. It's fine if he wants to develop that part of his game and it will help him as a player, but that's the kind of thing that needs to be crafted in the offseason where you can jack up 1000s of shots with a shooting coach.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

It'd help if he'd stop taking so many 18 footers and other shots beyond the FT line. He can't hit them worth shit. It's fine if he wants to develop that part of his game and it will help him as a player, but that's the kind of thing that needs to be crafted in the offseason where you can jack up 1000s of shots with a shooting coach.

J-Hill was hitting that shot last year and earlier this season, I don't think he's a bad shooter but he should definitely focus on the paint for the most part. That's when he's clearly at his best.

 

[DJ]

SportsHoopla correspondent DJ will have a James story up very soon.

 

[DJ]

Hill is waaaaaay too young to be tired.

 

[DJ]

I most likely won't make it till the end of the game.

Up at 4am and all that shit, I can't wait till I retire.

 

[DJ]

*Sips coffee and ponders dinner menu*

 

[wildturkey]

J-Hill was hitting that shot last year and earlier this season, I don't think he's a bad shooter but he should definitely focus on the paint for the most part. That's when he's clearly at his best.

I don't ever recall him shooting midrange shots at that clip as he is this year. You may have seen him hit that shot in a game, but that's not indicative of him being a good shooter. I checked his shooting splits from the last few seasons for that range beyond the FT line (16 footer). 2 years ago he shot 46 shots there the whole year and hit 34%. Last year was 59 at 39%. This year? He's already doubled the shots at 116 but is only hitting 32%.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

I don't ever recall him shooting midrange shots at that clip as he is this year. You may have seen him hit that shot in a game, but that's not indicative of him being a good shooter. I checked his shooting splits from the last few seasons for that range beyond the FT line (16 footer). 2 years ago he shot 46 shots there the whole year and hit 34%. Last year was 59 at 39%. This year? He's already doubled the shots at 116 but is only hitting 32%.

Near the end of last season he was hitting that shot, he shot very well in March and April. I'm agreeing with you, he should focus on points in the paint for the most part, but I don't think he should eliminate the mid range from his game altogether.

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

Nice passing boys!