Sunday, March 2, 2008

Game Preview : Lakers vs Mavericks 3/2/08

Both Dallas and Los Angeles were involved in big trades during the NBA frenzy during February. But so far Los Angeles has benefited much more with the Pau trade than Dallas has with Kidd. Let's hope the trend continues today as the Los Angeles Lakers (41-18) face the Dallas Mavericks (39-20) in Los Angeles on National Television. The Lakers are still without Bynum, Ariza, Mihm and Radmanovic, while Dallas has a healthy squad. The Lakers are coming off a disappointing loss to the Portland Trailblazers on Friday. Dallas on the other hand is on the upswing after taking a game over Sacramento on Friday.
The Los Angeles Lakers are favored to win this game, but they were favored against Portland as well. I just hope they come out hungry and play with a purpose. After winning 10 games in a row they got complacent and took Portland for granted. Don't get me wrong Portland played a great game, but if LA played all 48 minutes that we all know they are capable of playing then they would have come out with a win. With that said, if LA comes out and plays LA basketball the whole game then we should have the W at the end of the game.
I'm gonna get the glasses and beer chilled and the grubb ordered and ready just in time for tip off.

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