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NBA - Jazz vs. Lakers

10:30 PM EST

Tune in at 10:30 PM EST as two of the top teams in the Western Conference meet. Tas Melas from The Basketball Jones will be liveblogging for your enjoyment.
by Scott Carefoot at 1/2/2009 2:40:19 PM
Hi-yo! Good evening everyone, I'm Tas Melas of The Basketball Jones and I'll be your host tonight. The Jazz and Lakers will tip-off in about 15 minutes in a rematch of last year's 2nd round, 6-game series.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:20:18 AM
Little stat work: Utah hasn't won in LA in 3 years. The Lake Show have won 4 in a row overall and 14 straight at home. Utah has been banged up this season, only C.J. Miles has played in all 33 of their games. The Jazz are on pace for 47 wins, which would be good enough to just miss the post-season.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:26:07 AM
Deron Williams claimed after Monday's game vs Philly: "It's probably the first time all season I've felt 100 percent, or close to it, it's the first game I've felt like that. Tonight, I was pain-free."
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:33:12 AM
Still, Deron will likely be passed up for the All-Star team, yet again.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:33:44 AM
Do u like la -10
by George k
Not really, Lakers are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games as a favorite.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:35:07 AM
Too bad Boozer's at 0%
by Dubs in Van City
You don't have to change your name multiple times Dub, I know who you is, brother!
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:35:37 AM
Side note: I have to approve your comments for them to be posted, so forgive me if there is some lag time after you click enter.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:36:30 AM
Better side note: This is my 1st home game in HD.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:36:57 AM
Rick Fox's white teeth are blinding in high definition.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:37:20 AM
evening tas, any news from the greek cousin?
by bofin
Evening sir, Stavro's tolerance for ouzo has gone through the roof over the Christmas break.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:38:08 AM
More importantly: I was raining free throws outdoors yesterday.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:39:58 AM
what channel is this game on?
by Dubs in Van City
I've got it on League Pass Dubs, 482/498 on Rogers.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:40:35 AM
Update: Millsap back after 3 missed games, starting.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:41:08 AM
1ST QUARTER: TIP-OFF
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:41:20 AM
Lakers 1st possession: going to their strength inside, Bynum travel.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:42:13 AM
11:25 - Kobe short J, 2-0 LAL.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:42:35 AM
Bynum nice block on Milly.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:42:47 AM
oh haha, i'm looking forward to seeing that on the jones ;) keep up the great work and enjoy the game. i'm going to bed, as i'm on a god forsaken little island off the irish west coast. cheers, as they say
by bofin
10:40 Kobe dunk on runaway break, 4-0 LAL.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:43:16 AM
10:19, Memo J on feed from Williams, Deron dealt with double nicely, 4-2 LAL
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:43:45 AM
9:59 Walton to Gasol for lay in. Eat that Rad-man, 6-2 LAL.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:44:12 AM
Deron comes up air.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:44:23 AM
9:22 - Fisher jumper from corner from Walton again, still playing well post-Farmar injury - 8-2 LAL.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:45:09 AM
9:03 - Miles hits, 8-4 LAL.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:45:22 AM
8:47 - Walton charges to rim for lay-in, LAL 10-4.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:45:44 AM
Bynum has only 10 FT attempts in the last 7 games? Seriously? He hits one, LAL 11-4.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:46:35 AM
9:05 - MVP chants starts with Kobe at line. An MVP would have made that an and 1. He hits both, 13-4 LAL, running it.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:47:27 AM
7:47 - Brewer misses easy one, he's been struggling lately.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:48:19 AM
Utah leads the league in easy baskets, Lakers making them work.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:49:04 AM
6:52 - Brewer hits. LAL 13-6.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:49:20 AM
6:33 - Bynum hits a jumper from 17. 15-6 LAL.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:49:37 AM
Lakers all over the court ... hustling, hustling.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:50:23 AM
5:53 - Lakers great ball movement, J goes down. 17-6 LAL.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:51:13 AM
What channels the game on
by Anthony
I've got it on League Pass, 482/498 on Rogers.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:51:49 AM
Yo dog I am the mvp
by A davis
Antonio?
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:52:16 AM
Utah: 21%, LA: 64%.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:53:17 AM
Enough talk about the rust, yes, LA hasn't played since Sunday. Well, Utah hasn't played since Monday.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:53:47 AM
Man, these Lakers are relentless at getting in front of every navy jersey.
by Tas Melas at 1/3/2009 3:54:40 AM