Game 5: Lakers vs Nuggets

[resistanze]

Dhantay Jones shouldn't even touch the ball on the offensive end.

[dirk4mvp]

Pau Gasol with the statue of liberty jam!

[LakerHater]

Dhantay Jones shouldn't even touch the ball on the offensive end.

Kobe does that every time yet, NO whistle!!!!

[NewJerSpur]

Dhantay Jones shouldn't even touch the ball on the offensive end.

No, no he shouldn't.

[KSeal]

HAHAHAHAHAAH, the Lakers can't get ONE fucking stop!!!! How pathetic, no way they win this game. Good job Denver, you're the better team, I give you props. Magic, Nuggets final by the look of it right now. Hope the Lakers come back but I truly don't see it.

[resistanze]

Dhantay Jones shouldn't even touch the ball on the offensive end.

[babyfederer]

Kobe does that every time yet, NO whistle!!!!



as long as the refs have so much control on the game, stern's choice will always win.

[pauls931]

How is a team as dumb as a box of rocks even in this game?

[NewJerSpur]

The Lakers just don't seem to care enough to want to rebound the basketball. The prospect of doing so seems to bore them....still, they aren't down by as much as they really should be, just like in Game 1.

[Libri]

Brown dunk.

[hhml]

Take that Birdy!

[resistanze]

Fucking Conference Finals Billups is back.

[NewJerSpur]

Possible series momentum changer: Brown dunking on Birdman.

[ginobme]

wow charge

[baseline bum]

Denver implosion coming in .... 3... 2.. 1...

[resistanze]

Just too dumb.

[Libri]

Denver is messing up.

[baseline bum]

Billups < Anthony Carter

[ginobme]

damn nuggets are imploding

[NewJerSpur]

Denver implosion coming in .... 3... 2.. 1...

:tu Here it comes.

[lefty]

Looks like the Lakers are gonna get sodomized by Orlando in the Finals

[pauls931]

Maybe there will be a quake and it'll cave in the stadium taking out both team. My god this painful to watch.

[timtonymanu]

The Nuggets are really so dumb. If they had a brain, they'd be in the finals like nothing.

[Bob Lanier]

Ah, good old Conference Finals Billups.

[hhml]

Ariza is very hesitant in this game. Too many times he's caught the ball at the 3 point line and become indecisive with it.

[Capt Bringdown]

All I have to say is the Nuggets are CLEARLY the better team, in every single way. They're just a better team, it pains me to say it but they're just better.

Yeah, but you can't deny the mental/execution aspect of the game. If they'd been just a little bit better in that dept, they might have pulled off a sweep.

Lakers are the better team in tight, late-game situations.

[Jacko]

If Shannon Brown took ALL over Fisher's minutes this would be a markedly different series.

[lefty]

I'm watching Aquaman, which is much more entertaining.


Plus, I got to see what a whale stomach looks like

[baseline bum]

I almost felt bad for Denver fans having to cheer for a team with an idiot coach and so many stupid players, but then I remembered their fondness for throwing shit on the floor.

[resistanze]

How low must your self-esteem be to kiss that prune?

[ginobme]

good ole conference finals billups!

[NewJerSpur]

Denver starting to settle for jumpers again. Lakers can "sense it".

[ginobme]

damn this is a good game

[pauls931]

I think LA is the better team that's underachieving. Denver is a good team but just so damn dumb. Speaking of dumb mass retardation has afflicted both teams.

[resistanze]

WTF is Billups doing out there?

[01Snake]

I hate that fucking idiot with the rolled up paper on the sideline. Fucking toolbox.

[timtonymanu]

JR Smith a no show on the road again!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

gotta say, good defense by the Lakers

[ballhog]

Going down to the wire........good game

[hhml]

This Lakers team aren't any brighter than the Nuggets team. They make a lot of boneheaded plays as well.

[Jacko]

I don't know how this game is tied.

LAL could not play any worse than this offensively.

All I gotta say is Derek Fisher goes out, Lakers go on a huge run. It's no coincidence. Derek Fisher is killing the Laker's defense.

[benefactor]

No blowouts here. This would be an epic choke for the Lakers.

[ginobme]

Mello needs to get hot or this thing is over

[NewJerSpur]

Funny to see the Lakers "turn the switch on" defensively. Disrespectful to basketball to see them half-ass it so often.

[KSeal]

HOW IS THIS GAME TIED?!?!?! The Nuggets have played so much better then the Lakers, clearly the better team. The Lakers should be down 14 right now.

[resistanze]

Nuggets' idiocy > Lakers' inability to play reliable D

Unbeavable.

[TampaDude]

76-76...12:00 left...I see the Lakers winning this one...surprised it's actually tied...

[Jacko]

The Lakers can play good defense if Phil Jackson puts out good defensive players on the floor.

That means Odom, Ariza, Shannon Brown, and Kobe. Notice how when they did that and switched to the zone defense all of the offensive boards came their way. There is a lot of blame that needs to be layed on the feet of the coaching staff right now. They are not putting the Lakers in a position to play to their strengths.

[ballhog]

How low must your self-esteem be to kiss that prune?

Fucking disgusting old bag. I'm jealous, however.

[Jacko]

The only reason LAL went on a run was because Fisher left the game.

Shannon Brown >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DEREK FISHER in every way.

Phil is going to probably lose this series because he's too loyal to his vets.

[Ditty]

I hate that fucking idiot with the rolled up paper on the sideline. Fucking toolbox.

me too if i ever c him i will punch him in the face i want to see the lakers fail

[pauls931]

I agree when you're playing LA or Cleveland you need a good buffer to absort the last minute run they always get.

[KSeal]

Funny to see the Lakers "turn the switch on" defensively. Disrespectful to basketball to see them half-ass it so often.

Are you serious? There is no "switch" on defense. They're horrible all the time. They just get lucky sometimes. Denver is the better team, just except it and stop making "not trying" excuses for the Lakers.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

JR smith always makes something positive happen when he penetrates. He can penetrate, almost at will. Why doesn't he penetrate every time?
What a total fucking idiot.

[Lp26]

I don't know how this game is tied.

LAL could not play any worse than this offensively.

All I gotta say is Derek Fisher goes out, Lakers go on a huge run. It's no coincidence. Derek Fisher is killing the Laker's defense.

It's driving me nuts that he gets so many minutes and i'm not even a LAL fan.

[NewJerSpur]

The Lakers can play good defense if Phil Jackson puts out good defensive players on the floor.

That means Odom, Ariza, Shannon Brown, and Kobe. Notice how when they did that and switched to the zone defense all of the offensive boards came their way. There is a lot of blame that needs to be layed on the feet of the coaching staff right now. They are not putting the Lakers in a position to play to their strengths.

I agree with you to a degree, but that same group wasn't up to the task that much in Denver. The fire isn't always in them. Game just got better though.

[Capt Bringdown]

HOW IS THIS GAME TIED?!?!?! The Nuggets have played so much better then the Lakers, clearly the better team. The Lakers should be down 14 right now.

That was the pattern in the 2 Nuggets losses I'm afraid. I don't want to watch the 4th...

[benefactor]

HOW IS THIS GAME TIED?!?!?! The Nuggets have played so much better then the Lakers, clearly the better team. The Lakers should be down 14 right now.
Because the Lakers decided to turn it on defensively for a moment. It's actually quite pathetic.

[NewJerSpur]

Are you serious? There is no "switch" on defense. They're horrible all the time. They just get lucky sometimes. Denver is the better team, just except it and stop making "not trying" excuses for the Lakers.

Their intensity on defense varies is what I was getting at.

[ginobme]

two shots for martin wtf denver

[The Franchise]

Kenyon Martin is a waste.

[resistanze]

Holy fuck Kenyon Martin fucking sucks.

[ballhog]

Gasol's shot was almost as bad as Nowizki's turnaround airball.

[TampaDude]

K Mart fucks up twice in a row...

[benefactor]

Martin beginning his undoing of Denver.

Die Kenyon.

[hhml]

Lakers need to go on a run and start putting doubts in Denver's head.

[resistanze]

This faggot got a contract off JKidd's back.

[ginobme]

these guys are morons

[hhml]

Wow Odom. That was spectacular!

[NewJerSpur]

Denver left the window open.....

[Capt Bringdown]

This is one of those pivotal moments in NBA history I feel. Kinda like when the Lakers came back from 14 down against the Blazers.

Huge quarter of b-ball here folks.

[benefactor]

lol Breen..."The Lakers have their largest lead!"




























4pts

[ballhog]

Those fucking and-ones for the Lakers piss me off!!!!

[pauls931]

Denver isn't running an offense right now.

This series ended when LA got homecourt back.

[timtonymanu]

Poor Denver. They're just too stupid.

[ginobme]

where's melo?

[01Snake]

Here we go with the refs

[LakerHater]

Here we go officials!!

[Lp26]

DEN's got to be frustrated. The Lakers have been mediocre all game and they still lead.

[ginobme]

Denver isn't running an offense right now.

This series ended when LA got homecourt back.

This series ended when the cavs went down 3-1

[benefactor]

lol Denver. They just can't help themselves.

[NewJerSpur]

Wow, that call on Nene looked bogus.

[pauls931]

Thank god orlando won the other night. I don't think I like either team in the west at this point.

[TampaDude]

Refs in full effect now...Lakers will win this game by 10-15 points...book it.

[Lp26]

Poor Denver. They're just too stupid.

:lmao:lmao

[lefty]

Karl is an idiot :td

[LnGrrrR]

Those fucking and-ones for the Lakers piss me off!!!!

It does seem they've gotten more than the usual amount. I went to pick up my wife, who works 5 mins away, and they got off two in the time it took me to drive over there and back.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

wow, Denver will get into the penalty soon, and LA will shoot free throws from the 9 minute mark onwards.

[hhml]

Refs are so terrible. I don't know how they could give Nene a foul on that play. He didn't even do anything. I gotta see the replay again to confirm it.

[ballhog]

Bullshit call on Nene. The fix is in. Stern must have phoned in at the end of the 3rd.

[resistanze]

When you leave yourself open to Stern, you deserve it.

[dirk4mvp]

http://scienceblogs.com/isisthescientist/upload/2009/04/dr_isis_i_only_need_a_minute_o/explosion.jpg

[The Franchise]

Wow, that call on Nene looked bogus.

It was.

[Bob Lanier]

:lol

[Jacko]

What have I told you guys from the start?

Shannon Brown is the only reason LAL is back in this game. When he is on the floor he contains the penetration from Billups and stops forcing the bigs to rotate.

To win this series Phil will have to go away from Fisher and start playing the guy who is earning his minutes.

[resistanze]

I'm gonna watch the next two minutes. Fuck it, I'm losing sleep daily to watch this shit.

[Capt Bringdown]

5 point lead is huge in a game like this, especially since Denver will undoubtedly respond with a barrage of 3's.

Game over.

[lefty]

Hey Karl.




You have guy named Carmelo Anthony sitting on your bench


Yes yes, it's a 15 printed on his jersey, not a 25

[Lp26]

DEN doesn't have a good chance if it stays close. Unlike Lebron, Kobe can close.

[hhml]

Let's hope Phil wins his 10th ring and retire.

[ballhog]

Fucking Gasol is just flopping his fugly ass around out there. Whiney bitch.

[Showtime24 LAKERS]

what about that poster dunk on biiiirrrrdmannnn...haha tha twas sickk!

[ginobme]

ball don't lie

[resistanze]

Bdl

[benefactor]

Miss. Ball don't lie.

[Lp26]

What have I told you guys from the start?

Shannon Brown is the only reason LAL is back in this game. When he is on the floor he contains the penetration from Billups and stops forcing the bigs to rotate.

To win this series Phil will have to go away from Fisher and start playing the guy who is earning his minutes.

If he doesn't and you guys make it to the finals, Rafer Alston will sadly light Fisher up.

[benefactor]

lol Breen. He keep saying that every time the Lakers score.

[resistanze]

Well, goodnight!

[Ice009]

Bullshit call on Nene. The fix is in. Stern must have phoned in at the end of the 3rd.

How was that a foul on Nene.

And why was the Odom 3 point play not a foul on Odom??????? How in the fuck was that different to Billups earlier in the game getting an offensive foul that should have been a 3 point play for Billups?

[resistanze]

Moron.

[NewJerSpur]

5 point lead is huge in a game like this, especially since Denver will undoubtedly respond with a barrage of 3's.

Game over.

:lol

Someone's been checking the scouting report. :tu

[lefty]

I bet Denver scores a basket before the final buzzer expires

[benefactor]

This is over.

[NewJerSpur]

:lol:lmao

Denver melting like the wicked witch of the West....ern Conference.

[ballhog]

This shit is over. Refs gave them the spark they needed.

[hhml]

DEN doesn't have a good chance if it stays close. Unlike Lebron, Kobe can close.

I disagree. Lebron's been pretty good this year. He's made plays after plays and hit 2 super clutched FT in game 4. Series would've been tied 2-2 if West had hit that open 3 in game 1. LeBron can only do so much by himself. You aren't going to be able to close out every game.

[Jacko]

Shannon Brown flat out needs to play.

He is SHUTTING BILLUPS DOWN.

[timtonymanu]

I'm at the point where Im rooting against Denver.

[LakerHater]

Bout time the whistle work on Denvers side!

[Jacko]

Now do you see why Laker fans want Phil fired?

Because he plays Fisher over Shannon Brown.

[lefty]

I bet Denver scores a basket before the final buzzer expires

I won !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:king

[NewJerSpur]

I disagree. Lebron's been pretty good this year. He's made plays after plays and hit 2 super clutched FT in game 4. Series would've been tied 2-2 if West had hit that open 3 in game 1. LeBron can only do so much by himself. You aren't going to be able to close out every game.

Who do you want with the ball in their hands (especially at the line) with a chance to win it: Kobe or LeBron?

[Jacko]

Can someone give me any reason why Fisher should ever get minutes over Shannon Brown?

[Kriz-Maxima]

Denver being Denver.

[lefty]

Shannon Brown flat out needs to play.

He is SHUTTING BILLUPS DOWN.
He is not shutting him down

Billups is taking bad decisions

[Lp26]

I disagree. Lebron's been pretty good this year. He's made plays after plays and hit 2 super clutched FT in game 4. Series would've been tied 2-2 if West had hit that open 3 in game 1. LeBron can only do so much by himself. You aren't going to be able to close out every game.

I just don't trust LBJ in the clutch. Whenever pressured he's faded. The 2 FT's on a BS Call and a fluky 3 don't impress me.

I don't think he's incapable, but he's not mentally there yet. He's easy to rattle.

[ballhog]

Nugs making a surge. Time for another phantom foul.

[Jacko]

He is not shutting him down

Billups is taking bad decisions

Are you watching this game?

Billups cannot get by Brown.

[peskypesky]

it's over

[redzero]

Carmelo with the Clothesline from Hell. The WWE didn't leave the Staples Center yet?

[LakerHater]

What does Melo havta do to get a call!?!?!?!???

[NewJerSpur]

Denver meltdown...inevitable.

[pauls931]

gnight, I think LA has this one...

[Libri]

David Stern is leading by 10.

[lefty]

Are you watching this game?

Billups cannot get by Brown.

Sure, Shannon couldn't stop Deron but is stopping the 2004 Finals MVP

[ballhog]

What does Melo havta do to get a call!?!?!?!???

Put on a Laker jersey.

[Jacko]

Great defense starts at the perimeter.

When Fisher plays, the Lakers simply can't stop Billups and Melo from getting straight to the rim. There needs to be SOME resistance on the perimeter.

Brown's doberman defense on Billups has absolutely changed this game. He is the reason LAL may win this game. It's ALL Shannon Brown. Nobody else deserves credit.

[redzero]

All this game needs now is Kobe lobbing the ball to Gasol for a dunk.

[lefty]

David Stern is leading by 10.
Lakers don't need his help

Nuggets are making it easier

[Jacko]

Sure, Shannon couldn't stop Deron but is stopping the 2004 Finals MVP

So you're not watching the game, thanks.

[LakerHater]

Put on a Laker jersey.


You're GODDMAN right!!!!!!!

I'm turning this bullshit off!

[The Franchise]

Nugs making a surge. Time for another phantom foul.

No, this time Denver is just losing their composure.

[Amaso]

David Stern is leading by 10.

On a back-to-back.

[lefty]

So you're not watching the game, thanks.

I am you idiot


But without purple and gold glasses

[Jacko]

The Laker's defense is the reason they are up big. And the reason the defense turned around is because Brown was put in the game and the Laker's switched to a zone.

Force the Nuggets to beat you from outside. Stop allowing the easy dunks and fouls at the rim. Looks like PJax saved this wild card for the right moment.

[hhml]

Who do you want with the ball in their hands (especially at the line) with a chance to win it: Kobe or LeBron?

I'd prefer Kobe. I'm just saying people are too hard on Bron. I've seen him make plenty of clutch shots this season and seen Kobe failed to close out plenty of games as well.

[Jacko]

Kobe please STOP BOBBLING THE GOD DAMN BALL.

Damn I wish he had Jordan's mitts. The guy's simply got midget hands.

[redzero]

The Lakers are killing the Nuggets defensively. Pau Gasoft is now Pau GaSTRONG!

[peskypesky]

Lakers are dunking the ball with authority (Gasol, Odom).

Nuggets are trying to finesse it in and missing (Kenyon, Nene).

WTF?

[ginobme]

LOL Breen "They're letting them play" yeah right.

[SouthTexasRancher]

Denver has screwed itself. Looks like the Fakers take this series but, will get their asses handed to them by the Magic. Superman will have weaklings like Gasol and Bynum running for the hills.

[lefty]

Only an 8 pt game

C'mon Nuggets

[ballhog]

KleiZa playing smart. Drive the hoop.

[lefty]

LOL Breen "They're letting them play" yeah right.
http://www.getprice.com.au/images/uploadimg/650/350__1_s55203-detail.jpg

[peskypesky]

hmmm, maybe i gave up too soon...Nuggets are getting closer.

Go Nuggets!

[peskypesky]

Fuck YEAH!!!

[ginobme]

melo!

[lefty]

Damn, Nuggets could be leading if they were smart

[peskypesky]

awww, fuck.

[lefty]

Great timing Stern



:flipoff

[The Franchise]

That was the worst call of the night.

[NewJerSpur]

I'd prefer Kobe. I'm just saying people are too hard on Bron. I've seen him make plenty of clutch shots this season and seen Kobe failed to close out plenty of games as well.

He's made some bad decisions/shots down the stretch of winnable games that have cost his team despite putting up points to keep them in games. I'll take Kobe every day of the week at this point....he knows exactly what he's going to do on the floor in the closing seconds of a game.

[ginobme]

forearm to the balls by gasol "Block"

[peskypesky]

that is another BULLSHIT call

[lefty]

Paulina pushed him :pctoss

[Lp26]

Derek Fisher is back LOL

[ballhog]

Refs are the worst I've ever seen. Gasol getting Jordan calls.

[peskypesky]

goddamn it must be frustrating to be Nene right now

[benefactor]

Nugs make a run....refs eliminate Nene. Typical.

[TheProfessor]

That's just an awful call. Expect a few make-up calls.

[timtonymanu]

uh oh Jacko, Fish is in. Brown is out. That sucks.

[hhml]

I just don't trust LBJ in the clutch. Whenever pressured he's faded. The 2 FT's on a BS Call and a fluky 3 don't impress me.

I don't think he's incapable, but he's not mentally there yet. He's easy to rattle.

You still have to admit that was pretty clutch. The game was on the line and a miss FT will lose them the game. The BS call is irrelevant. The few times I've watched him play, I've seen him make some pretty clutch shots in the 4th. The GS game and the Magic game at the end of the season come to mind. He's also passed the ball to the open guy for the last shot. That is the right play to make rather than forced up a low % shot.

[Lp26]

And he fouls immediately LMAO

[rayray2k8]

Fisher = Nuggs comeback

[peskypesky]

muthafuck

[ballhog]

Jeez. Another well-timed and-one for Lakers.

[lefty]

Just go in the paint Lakers

You'll get automatic calls

[ginobme]

where was the foul?

[The Franchise]

Kleiza where is the defense?

[Bob Lanier]

Sterned!

[peskypesky]

Denver has to play great from now on to have a chance.

[peskypesky]

that wasn't a foul by Gasol?

[The Franchise]

Mugged By Gasol and no call.

[Lp26]

You still have to admit that was pretty clutch. The game was on the line and a miss FT will lose them the game. The BS call is irrelevant. The few times I've watched him play, I've seen him make some pretty clutch shots in the 4th. The GS game and the Magic game at the end of the season come to mind. He's also passed the ball to the open guy for the last shot. That is the right play to make rather than forced up a low % shot.

I don't disagree, but more often than not i feel like his crunch time mistakes lose very winnable games.

In Game 4, he was turning the ball over like crazy and generally just not playing well in the 4th. Luckily ORL likes to shoot quick 3's and will always give you a chance to get back in the game.

[cyrusvhadsupper]

incredible job by the refs; props

[lefty]

The fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck?



Odom is gay

[turiaf for president]

lamar showed up tonite!

[ballhog]

If you block a shot, can you push on the guy's hip at the same time?

[turiaf for president]

Mugged By Gasol and no call.
just like kobe on the play after?

[peskypesky]

refs fucking Denver hard

[The Franchise]

Odom pushes off foul on Billups.

[ginobme]

If you block a shot, can you push on the guy's hip at the same time?

Only if you're wearing purple and gold.

[lefty]

lamar showed up tonite!
Is that Stern's first name ?

[turiaf for president]

block party baby!

[ffadicted]

Lamar looks ancient with that beard lol

[lefty]

Billups you idiot

[The Franchise]

just like kobe on the play after?

Except the forearm to the ribs by.

[lefty]

block party baby!
******** party

[Jacko]

The Lakers are going to win this game in spite of Fisher.

[NewJerSpur]

Damn, Gasol whacked the hell out of Melo from behind.

[siopaoboi]

i hope after this game, all laker fans would not be complaining about officiating anymore :)

[turiaf for president]

Is that Stern's first name ?

:whine

seriously? you cant bitch about the refs. they have let the guys play tonite. non calls on takes to the hole on both sides

[lefty]

Can't wait to see Orlando whip the Lakers' vaginas up

[redzero]

lol at Kobe wide open staring at D-Fish.

[lefty]

:whine

seriously? you cant bitch about the refs. they have let the guys play tonite. non calls on takes to the hole on both sides
:lol:rollin:lmao

http://www.getprice.com.au/images/uploadimg/650/350__1_s55203-detail.jpg

[cyrusvhadsupper]

it is SICK. NBA is a joke

[hhml]

He's made some bad decisions/shots down the stretch of winnable games that have cost his team despite putting up points to keep them in games. I'll take Kobe every day of the week at this point....he knows exactly what he's going to do on the floor in the closing seconds of a game.

Kobe does the same thing too. I've seen him jack up shots after shots in winnable games when he could've make plays to set up his teammates or create a better shot for himself.

[ginobme]

it is SICK. NBA is a joke

Its getting there isn't it?

[ballhog]

Damn, Gasol whacked the hell out of Melo from behind.

Since when is that a foul.

[cyrusvhadsupper]

clear hand slapping by Odom on Martin

all hand, no ball

[ginobme]

that's game.

[The Franchise]

:whine

seriously? You cant bitch about the refs. They have let the guys play tonite. Non calls on takes to the hole on both sides

wow.

[Pablo Escobar]

denver still wins this in 7

[cyrusvhadsupper]

Its getting there isn't it?

u mean NBAWEE? yeah almost, Stern needs just a little more time

[lefty]

http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2009_Drag_Me_to_Hell/2009_drag_me_to_hell_003.jpg

[redzero]

Kobe is a great passer.

[ballhog]

Another and-one.

[lefty]

http://www.shockya.com/news/wp-content/uploads/drag_me_to_hell_witch.jpg

[Jacko]

Derek Fisher is SO bad.

Announcers need to call this guy out.

[NewJerSpur]

Kobe does the same thing too. I've seen him jack up shots after shots in winnable games when he could've make plays to set up his teammates or create a better shot for himself.

Kobe still has a longer history of coming up in the clutch (as much as it pains me to say), has a more consistent jumper, and is more reliable at the line and more decisive at the closing moments of a game.

[turiaf for president]

Another and-one.

?????? kenyon hacked the elbow right in front of a ref. you gonna bitch about that when martin doesnt even say a word? give it a rest

[Jacko]

If the Lakers want to win Game 7.

Derek Fisher needs to get hit by a car after the game.

[txallstar]

worthless, if denver at least played great d for 5 min in the 4th quarter this series is a 4-0 sweep denver....

[siopaoboi]

lol, i dont see any laker fans complaining about officiating today. its a miracle!!!

[Libri]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b__L3Sn4cXc/SYjhMd75sdI/AAAAAAAAAUw/lhSSa_m0PcA/s320/2902643161_b32c32b070.jpg

[txallstar]

watching this series and looking back, gasol is useless, if he sat out la wouldnt miss him

[ballhog]

I can't remember the last time that Denver went to the FT line.

[ginobme]

worthless, if denver at least played great d for 5 min in the 4th quarter this series is a 4-0 sweep denver....

They got what? 3-4 stops in a row? they didn't take advantage.

[Jacko]

Obviously the officiating was biased towards LAL.

The same way it was biased towards DEN in Game 4.

If you can't look at this objectively stop posting please.

[NewJerSpur]

worthless, if denver at least played great d for 5 min in the 4th quarter this series is a 4-0 sweep denver....

When the Lakers turned up the pressure on defense, Denver got impatient and reverted back to their 3-point jacker form....meanwhile L.A. was moving the ball and driving to the basket.

[LakerHater]

No travel!?!??


WOW!

[ballhog]

?????? kenyon hacked the elbow right in front of a ref. you gonna bitch about that when martin doesnt even say a word? give it a rest

There's hacking on both ends shithead.

[txallstar]

They got what? 3-4 stops in a row? they didn't take advantage.

true as well, but the 1st few min of the 4th tonight and then the other 3 games down the stretch

[The Franchise]

Now they call fouls for Denver.

[Banzai]

continuation? ok.

[Jacko]

Why are you guys surprised at the refs? They want this one going 7 games.

I hope you are all in the Game 6 thread saying the same things about the refs. I doubt you will though.

[turiaf for president]

There's hacking on both ends shithead.

yet your the only one bitching about calls.......

[Kriz-Maxima]

Good win for LA. Smart work on offense and defense in the fourth.

[babyfederer]

watching the lakers win is one of the ugliest experiences you can live through.

[siopaoboi]

the thing with the refs is they have to be consistent all game long. if you call a foul on the lakers with that type of contact, you do the same with the other team. i'm not an expert in officiating, so i'll leave the answers to you guys.

[cyrusvhadsupper]

watching this series and looking back, gasol is useless, if he sat out la wouldnt miss him

well he did contribute in those last two quick fouls on Nene, although refs are doing majority part of the job~

[timvp]

:lol @ Kobe claiming decoy. Decoys don't turn the ball over seven times. Not even Kobe himself can admit that he doesn't need to play that well at home to win games in the playoffs because his team is stacked.

I see where Kobe Fan gets it from.

[rayray2k8]

The nuggets lost the game when they went scoreless during the lakers run in the early 4th.

[sammy]

We knew the fix was in! With all of the whining and crying like a bitch Jackson, you knew the refs were going to bail out the loser Fakers! Unfortunate that these a-holes are still in this series! What a travesty the NBA has become! This worthless team that plays half-assed and is never consistent does not deserve to be in the playoffs! :bang

[ballhog]

yet your the only one bitching about calls.......

You can't bitch---Lakers getting all the calls. I think Nene picked up a foul during a timeout. Gasol.....1 foul for THE WHOLE GAME.

[hhml]

Kobe still has a longer history of coming up in the clutch (as much as it pains me to say), has a more consistent jumper, and is more reliable at the line and more decisive at the closing moments of a game.

That's because Kobe's been in the league a lot longer. I think this is his 12th or 13th season. Bron's been here for like 5. Kobe is definitely the better FT shooter and has a better JS but he wasn't that good a shooter when he first came in. Give Bron more time and he'll improve both his JS and FT. He's already improved this season.

[siopaoboi]

seriously guys, tell me you didnt expect this from the refs and lakers for this game? the game was so predictable even before the game started :) congrats lakers.

[crc21209]

Of course the refs sucked off the Lakers tonight, no surprise. Wouldve been a bad ass game without the officiating. This shit is going 7 games for sure, where I still have the Nuggets pulling it out. LA is too overrated and inconsistent to beat the Nuggets in a winner take all game.

[Jacko]

Great teams win in spite of the refs. You gotta know that.

[hhml]

Look at this game for example. There were several possessions where Kobe turned the ball over or pulled up for a bad shot. Kobe has his fair share of bad plays down the stretch too.