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Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:10 pm EST

Game to pay attention to: Suns vs. Lakers

By Kelly Dwyer

Phoenix at Los Angeles Lakers

Cleveland in Miami is a proper game. With both squads at full strength (we, sadly, probably shouldn't plan on Delonte West(notes) returning any time soon, so the Cavs are just about where they're going to be for a while), this is a good gauge of just what each team is on about, this early in the season.

And it's Dwyane Wade(notes), against LeBron James(notes). Awesome, right?

You watch it. Go ahead, 92-89. Have fun with it.

I'm more interested in watching the Suns in Los Angeles. I'm sure you are, too. No, Pau Gasol(notes) isn't healthy, and the Suns played last night, but ... Suns and Lakers. Free-flowing, all that jazz, and worth paying attention to.

In either direction, we should get two killers tonight from TNT. Enjoy, and comment on all the action down below.

Stop laughing. You know what I mean.

Phoenix Suns: 8-1, 97.3 possessions per game (third-fastest in the NBA), 115.4 points scored per 100 possessions (second in the NBA), 108.4 points allowed per 100 possessions (20th).

Los Angeles Lakers: 6-1, 92.3 possessions per game (17th), 108.1 points scored per 100 possessions (12th), 102.5 points allowed per 100 possessions (11th).

All statistics courtesy basketball-reference.com.

Related: Delonte West, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers, Game to pay attention to

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  1. cshahinian@...
    1. Posted by cshahinian@... Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:55 pm EST

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    LAKERS love to play aggresive against good teams, so I'm predicting Lakers will come out winners for tonights game. In order to win we need to have Gasol or Bynum playing for tonights game and if we dont expect Phil to pull magic for a win. Kobe will get his 27+ points and the rest of the team need to shoot the light out, must, must, must. 112-108 Lakers.
  2. 2ts
    2. Posted by 2ts Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:06 pm EST

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    112-108 Phoenix!
  3. 2ts
    3. Posted by 2ts Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:06 pm EST

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    112-108 Phoenix!
  4. 8LAKERS24
    4. Posted by 8LAKERS24 Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:14 pm EST

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    phoenix suck
  5. monk8
    5. Posted by monk8 Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:15 pm EST

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    this will be good match-up good thing bynum will play, LAKERS WIN!!! by -10pts
  6. karazyfoo
    6. Posted by karazyfoo Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:19 pm EST

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    Lolsuns
  7. ewik
    7. Posted by ewik Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:29 pm EST

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    Phoenix is on a streak right now. Without Pau my team will probably have all the problems with their offense.
    But still I'm predicting 101-98 Lakers
  8. curtis
    8. Posted by curtis Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:32 pm EST

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    James Edwards had one helluva mustache.
  9. aahgaby1
    9. Posted by aahgaby1 Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:52 pm EST

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    Go Sunssssss :)
  10. Mikki
    10. Posted by Mikki Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:13 pm EST

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    suns will win!!!!! steve nash 25 points 22 assist/???? hope lakers fans has respect on other team!
  11. MJSF
    11. Posted by MJSF Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:16 pm EST

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    I hate PHX
    Go Lake show!
  12. ao
    12. Posted by ao Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:22 pm EST

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    Suns win big
  13. eleven9eleven
    13. Posted by eleven9eleven Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:42 pm EST

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    Lebron just got blocked and wade posterized a caveman...
  14. richard s
    14. Posted by richard s Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:54 pm EST

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    Go lakers---again!!!
  15. KD
    15. Posted by KD Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:01 pm EST

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    I was wrong, pay attention to the heat/cavs game.
    hurry!
  16. Avilef
    16. Posted by Avilef Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:57 pm EST

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    110-100, LAL!
  17. Scott
    17. Posted by Scott Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:06 am EST

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    Lakeshow with a blowout spectacular.
  18. Keith
    18. Posted by Keith Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:26 am EST

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    lol, I love how wrong all the people that predicted the Suns would win are. Fools.
  19. cedric s
    19. Posted by cedric s Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:09 am EST

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    there is only one contender out west.
  20. Tony
    20. Posted by Tony Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:19 am EST

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    Lakers handled the "HOT" Suns just like they always have. Patient offense, solid perimeter defense. Phil knows how to beat them, and its easier without Raja Bell getting under Kobe's skin. For once, the bench looked like a mob again, although I like to call them The Shock Troops. Starters mostly sat out the 4th, which is just what they needed to be ready to take care of Denver tonight. All this without Gasol. The Lakers are simply the best.
  21. cshahinian@...
    21. Posted by cshahinian@... Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:31 am EST

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    My prediction was on the spot. Bynum played, Kobe scored 29, Lakers shot the lights out and most of all Lakers got the Win. I should be on the lakers pay roll. lol
  22. Bizzle
    22. Posted by Bizzle Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:38 am EST

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    HOpe we see em in the playoffs so the Lakers can destroy them.
  23. 619RAIDER.
    23. Posted by 619RAIDER. Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:10 am EST

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    it seems the lakers play to there level of competition. go lakers!!!!!!

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