travis Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I think that was a bad shot by Artest, it wasnt like he was draining everything he threw up in before that. The smart play is to hold the ball and get it to Kobe and let him do his thing. At the end of the game your #1 choice is ALWAYS Kobe if he is on your team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zac Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I've thought Nate Robinson has needed more minutes ever since he went to Boston, tonight helped prove that. I think the rotation they had was killing it but then once it started to look weak Nate was exactly what they needed to switch things up and provide a huge spark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyIceyo Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Yeah Nate played well off the Bench for sure, I wouldnt want him running point the entire game though, but i definately have a little more faith in him for 3 mins here and 3 mins there. Gotta wonder what happened to the Celtics those last 2 games, esp when this win and their last win were so dominant....*coughriggedcough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zac Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Game 5 was one of the most frustrating and biased games I've ever seen. The Magic played well but it was definitely in their favor. I think Nate running back up PG for Rondo won't be a big deal. Apparently Tony Allen isn't 100% so Nate is the better option and can actually shoot 3s and thinks he can do anything (like block Dwight Howard, which he did). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adammuzzy Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 i think it's pretty funny that almost all the sports reports today on tv are people already assuming that the lakers are going to make it to the finals. while most people know they will, it doesn't seem that professional to just assume these kinds of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyIceyo Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 That may have been the best interview with sager and phil jackson ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyIceyo Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 yo travis, you said Kobe needs rest? dude was fire tonight. see ya next thursday man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japes Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Lakers and Celtics for the millionth time. I wish I cared for either of these teams. Poor Steve Nash, I really wanted to see him get a ring. He deserves one terribly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Lakers and Celtics for the millionth time. I wish I cared for either of these teams. Seriously. I hate that it's always the same teams winning every year in the NBA. In my lifetime only 7 franchises have won the title. I think the Celtics are going to win again this year. They were more impressive in the playoffs than LAL and played better teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattisr1984 Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 not a fan of either but will be pulling for the celtics. rather see KG get #2 than kobe get his 5th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Yea Kobe looked incredible, he had a great game. He hit so many insane shots last nite. Anyone see him hit that off balance shot right next to the suns coach and then tap him on the ass before running back down the court? haha If I had to pick 2 teams to be in the Finals before the season started it would be these 2. I almost forgot how much i despise the Celtics....and all Boston teams for that matter haha. Lakers are gonna take this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Kobe never ceases to amaze me with his ability to make late game shots no matter how well defended he is. At this point I basically expect every shot to go in. Nobody else in the league is even close to him when it comes to situations like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Kobe never ceases to amaze me with his ability to make late game shots no matter how well defended he is. At this point I basically expect every shot to go in. Nobody else in the league is even close to him when it comes to situations like that. Im obviously a Kobe fan but this is exactly why I still take Kobe on my team over any other player any day. Yes LeBron is probably the single best player on the planet skill-wise and he was during the regular season. When it really counts Kobe shows up much bigger though. Yes Kobe has more to work with but Kobe takes over big time in playoff games when he needs to. LeBron has still yet to do that. LeBrons got plenty of time to catch up but still for now, I think Kobe is still the best overall player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthemjfan23 Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 i agree with every word in the above post. even the quoted part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesupervillain Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I agree completely with all of that as well. I have never been a Kobe fan, but it's like he knows that he is going to make every shot he takes. At the end of game 5 against the Suns, I probably said to myself "My god, he is SO GOOD" 20 times in the last two quarters. I really think Kobe is "The Next Jordan", at least on the court. Also, I had the (mis)pleasure of being at the game when he scored 81 points, so I've seen how much damage he can do in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japes Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I want Boston to win. Like matthew said, I'd rather see KG get his second over Kobe getting his fifth. I'm not a fan of either team. I still say I'd rather see Steve Nash get a ring over anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I cant fucking wait for this series to start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zac Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I cant fucking wait for this series to start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheresmyjuice Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Don't let the Kobe heroics fool you. Phoenix plays defense about as well for the Newark School For the Blind. This series really comes down to how the refs are going to call it, but I'm going Celtics in 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgoodcore Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Don't let the Kobe heroics fool you. Phoenix plays defense about as well for the Newark School For the Blind.This series really comes down to how the refs are going to call it, but I'm going Celtics in 6. Its Celts in 5 or not at all. They're not closing out the Lakers at home. At least I don't see them doing it. If Artest shuts down Pierce, Lakers win. If the Celtics shutdown Kobe and Artest doesn't shut down Pierce, Lakers lose ala 2008. All that said, I think its Lakers in 6 or 7. If Lakers win both of these first two home games, its the Lake Show in 6. If they don't, its the Lake Show in 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Don't let the Kobe heroics fool you. Phoenix plays defense about as well for the Newark School For the Blind.This series really comes down to how the refs are going to call it, but I'm going Celtics in 6. The refs are not going to decide this. Unless there some horrible call at the end of a game or something. NO ONE can guard Kobe, especially when he is "on". The best defender in the world couldnt stop Kobe. His offense is far far far superior to any one person's defense. Its not like Kobe has only had a good series against Phoenix. He does this ALL the time, every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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travis Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 haha That was hilarious. Was happy to see how the game turned out and the Lakers played very well. They dominated just about every single aspect of the game but even if they win both games in LA and go to Boston up 2-0, thats really just what they were suppose to do anyways. Lakers will need Gasol to keep up exactly what he was doing last nite. I love watching him play. Seriously, is there another big man in the game who is even close to him? I guess Howard is a better defender but Gasol is a an above average defender and is WAY WAY WAY better than Howard on offense. If Howard doesnt get within 5 ft. of the basket, he isnt scoring. Im sure next game is going to be a lot tougher than game 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyIceyo Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 At least it was kinda close for a half, 13 point win doesnt speak to the point of that was total domination...forcing rondo to make jumpers and ray drive the lane...great D on the Lakers end for sure. Perk/KG combined got 7 rebounds..pau got 8 offensive ones... I am thinking game 2 will be tougher and maybe have a different outcome..hoping at least.. odom was more or less non existant and the c's still got bashed..heres to sunday.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 This series really comes down to how the refs are going to call it, but I'm going Celtics in 6. I really haven't heard anyone talking about it, but I think this had a real impact on game 1. The refs called that game ridiculously tight which = advantage Lakers. They called it the same for both teams, but it hurts the Celtics more because they are the more physical team. The phantom/touch calls on Ray Allen were especially bad. The Lakers probably would have won that game anyway but I hate watching games that are called that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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