NBA FINALS: Game 1 Orlando Magic @ Los Angelas Lakers

[sook]

:wgaf:

[kamikazi_player]

Lol I didn't know the Las Angeles Lakers were playing

[Armando]

Too bad Denver did not hold up their end of the bargain

[sook]

Lol I didn't know the Las Angeles Lakers were playing

You trippin homie?

[kamikazi_player]

I'm hi

[sook]

I figured.

[Spursfan092120]

Lakers win this game.
Series Over.
LMAO at this. So because the Lakers win game 1 at home, they're going to win the whole series? Hilarious dude...absolutely hilarious. Your boys better start worrying about Dwight Howard. Orlando's going to throw EVERYONE at Kobe and make the other guys beat them. it's going to be a HELL of a lot better than you think, homer.

[Capt Bringdown]

I believe PJ's only lost 1 series when his team loses the first game, something like 49-1.

[Banzai]

I believe PJ's only lost 1 series when his team loses the first game, something like 49-1.

When Lakers have Homecourt? Detroit 2004?

[kamikazi_player]

Unlike Denver, the Magics can actually turn on the momentum switch anytime of the game.

[flipcritic]

I'll be rooting for the Magic. But I expect the Lakers to win it handily. Dwight, please prove me wrong.

[Armando]

Magic in 7

[lefty]

I'll be rooting for the Magic. But I expect the Lakers to win it handily. Dwight, please prove me wrong.
Uh, Magic have won both of their meetings with L.A this season.

And I'm not talking about the Clippers

[NewJerSpur]

Don't know if Jameer should try to come back for this series. I know it wil eat at him if he doesn't, but I think his longterm health and the team's cohesion are a bigger priority right now.

[NewJerSpur]

Uh, Magic have won both of their meetings with L.A this season.

And I'm not talking about the Clippers

:lol

[iggypop123]

here is what happened in both games. first game in orlando close game vujacic had an wide open 3 to go up 1 with the game on the line and it went in and out(tough luck) and the magic survived.
game 2- in LA farmar was hurt so fisher had to play 40 plus minutes and thats never a good thing cause nelson destroyed him in the 4th and they went nuts from the 3 line. still a close game.

[flipcritic]

Uh, Magic have won both of their meetings with L.A this season.

And I'm not talking about the Clippers

Yep. And I was delighted with how they won both. But there's something to be said about championship experience. Kobe has loads of it. Most of his teammates know what failing felt like last year, and they won't want to go through it again. They know what a championship series entails.

How the Magic handle themselves in the series is key. If they can maintain that same composure, then they'll have a good shot.

[Armando]

Yep. And I was delighted with how they won both. But there's something to be said about championship experience. Kobe has loads of it. Most of his teammates know what failing felt like last year, and they won't want to go through it again. They know what a championship series entails.

How the Magic handle themselves in the series is key. If they can maintain that same composure, then they'll have a good shot.



I hate to rain on the Magic's parade but I agree with you. Plus how will the Magic come out? Will they play with urgency or play like they are just happy to be there?

[ManuTP9]

magic in 4

[NewJerSpur]

The Lakers don't seem to be as strong as they were going into the Finals last year, and a dominant big man gives them problems (see Yao). I like Pietrus on Kobe and the fact that Fisher might not have to be defended and has been struggling himself defensively helps Orlando. Hopefully Odumb shows up as well. Should be a close series.

[flipcritic]

I hope I didn't make it the Magic sound like they're lightweights. The defeated the Cavs whom many thought would steamroll right through the East. That's quite a feat.

Like I said, I hope Dwight and co. make me eat crow.

[Armando]

If Jameer were playing that would have given the Magic a great 1-2 punch at the point guard position.

[NewJerSpur]

I hope I didn't make it the Magic sound like they're lightweights. The defeated the Cavs whom many thought would steamroll right through the East. That's quite a feat.

Like I said, I hope Dwight and co. make me eat crow.

Either way, it's your opinion, which we all have a right to. No one's condemning you for that. Whatever any of us discuss in the next few days will have to be proven on the court regardless.

[NewJerSpur]

If Jameer were playing that would have given the Magic a great 1-2 punch at the point guard position.

Yeah....hopefully AJ and Fishscale cancel each other out at the very least. I think Brown is a stud though, but Phil my be hesitant to throw him out there in heavy minutes, and if he does Lee might cancel him out. I won't account for Sasha anymore until he ACTUALLY starts making shots again...."Ginobli stopper", yeah right.

[Allanon]

Lakers will win the first two at Staples. In Orlando, I dunno...1 would be great.

[flipcritic]

When it comes to the matchups, I'm greatly concerned. Nobody (except Yao?) can stop Dwight. But Bynum will not be the immobile pushover Z was. Lewis and Turk are matchup nightmares, but LA has the length and athleticism in Lamar Odom and former Magic player Trevor Ariza to keep up with them.

Who will cover Gasol, who is not as soft as he was before? Does that mean bringing Battie more often? If so, that sacrifices scoring opportunities. I expect to see Gortat and Battie a lot more active in this series, unless Orlando's offense is really kicking it.

[benefactor]

Lakers win this game.
Series Over.
Why do you type everything in bold?

[TampaDude]

The Lakers have no answer for Dwight Howard...Bynum will be fouled out by the 3rd quarter. The Orlando 3s will fall like rain. The Magic will just go out there and beat an overrated Lakers team they're supposed to beat. No surprises there. Magic in 5.

[NewJerSpur]

Gortat can disrupt Pau's hookshot and no Laker fan has any idea which Lamar will show up....he played like garbage for much of the last series. Should be interesting who they decide to have Ariza defend when Turk and Rashard are both out there.

[benefactor]

Gortat can disrupt Pau's hookshot and no Laker fan has any idea which Lamar will show up....he played like garbage for much of the last series. Should be interesting who they decide to have Ariza defend when Turk and Rashard are both out there.
SVG has occasionally used Gortat and Howard both on the floor at the same time. This series might be a good time to pull that out with Gasol and Bynum both on the floor. The Howard/Gortat tandem is one of the few in the league that would completely own the Lakers bigs on the boards.

[NewJerSpur]

SVG has occasionally used Gortat and Howard both on the floor at the same time. This series might be a good time to pull that out with Gasol and Bynum both on the floor. The Howard/Gortat tandem is one of the few in the league that would completely own the Lakers bigs on the boards.

Good point.

[ducks]

odom has to be a monster this series
fisher will get owned by alson

[ducks]

Ariza is going to choke in the finals
watch

[lefty]

Yep. And I was delighted with how they won both. But there's something to be said about championship experience. Kobe has loads of it. Most of his teammates know what failing felt like last year, and they won't want to go through it again. They know what a championship series entails.

How the Magic handle themselves in the series is key. If they can maintain that same composure, then they'll have a good shot.
And yet the Lakers lost in 2004 and 2008 Finals

[cobbler]

LMAO at this. So because the Lakers win game 1 at home, they're going to win the whole series? Hilarious dude...absolutely hilarious. Your boys better start worrying about Dwight Howard. Orlando's going to throw EVERYONE at Kobe and make the other guys beat them. it's going to be a HELL of a lot better than you think, homer.

What is hilarious is how time after time you stick your foot in your mouth with moronic comments and yet never learn. Teams that win the first game of a series go on to win more than 70% of the time. Phil Jackson teams that win the first game have won 100% of the time. He's like 43-0.. or something close to that.

BTW... your boys don't have to worry about anything other than what bait to use.

[NewJerSpur]

What is hilarious is how time after time you stick your foot in your mouth with moronic comments and yet never learn. Teams that win the first game of a series go on to win more than 70% of the time. Phil Jackson teams that win the first game have won 100% of the time. He's like 43-0.. or something close to that.

BTW... your boys don't have to worry about anything other than what bait to use.

You won't be anywhere NEAR here if the Lakers lose. There will be some still here to give props if the Magic win, but I guarantee you won't be one of them.

[flipcritic]

And yet the Lakers lost in 2004 and 2008 Finals

Yep. There are exceptions that prove us wrong. I hope the Magic is one of them.

[Banzai]

Go Lakers!

[Jacob1983]

I think the Finals is either going to be the Magic and Howard spanking Kobe and the Lakers or vice versa. I don't think the series is going to be that competitive. I don't see a lot of close games in this series. If the Lakers lose game 1, then I would say they're gonna lose the series. Game 1 is more important to the Lakers than it is to the Magic.

[NewJerSpur]

If the season series gives any indication, the Finals should be close. Another question, being that some are focusing on the possible absence/rust of Jameer Nelson....was Bynum playing in either of the 2 games because he was playing better early on the season before he got hurt....better how he's been playing in the playoffs anyway.

[cobbler]

You won't be anywhere NEAR here if the Lakers lose. There will be some still here to give props if the Magic win, but I guarantee you won't be one of them.

Ill be here win or lose. If the Lakers lose ill give props. If they win... ill be here to shove it down your dick ridden throat. You guarantee!!! HAHAHAHAHA

[NewJerSpur]

Ill be here win or lose. If the Lakers lose ill give props. If they win... ill be here to shove it down your dick ridden throat. You guarantee!!! HAHAHAHAHA

We'll see troll....and don't be mad because I'm not or your team's bandwagon....when did you get on it, last year? :lol

[cobbler]

We'll see troll....and don't be mad because I'm not or your team's bandwagon....when did you get on it, last year? :lol

Not mad at all. I couldnt care less what you do. And i have had season tix to the Lakers longer than you have been alive. Go figure... you're wrong AGAIN!

[NewJerSpur]

Not mad at all. I couldnt care less what you do. And i have had season tix to the Lakers longer than you have been alive. Go figure... you're wrong AGAIN!

Sure you aren't, sure you have, and I'm sure I am troll. :lol

[cobbler]

Sure you aren't, sure you have, and I'm sure I am troll. :lol

Did you call me a troll? OMG, what ever will I do? I am sooooooo hurt! Life is so unfair!:lmao

[NewJerSpur]

Did you call me a troll? OMG, what ever will I do? I am sooooooo hurt! Life is so unfair!:lmao

At least you troll with pride little one. :toast

[Killakobe81]

odom has to be a monster this series
fisher will get owned by alson

agree on Odom ...Alston? Seriously?! We played him many times in the West only way he hurts us if we put Kobe on him to help and leave him wide open ...

Pietrus worries me more ...

[crc21209]

Magic in 5 or 6.

[Killakobe81]

My prediction Lakers win in 6 ...
We win a close game One and a 8 pt win in Game 2
We lose by double digits in Game 3
A strong close road win in Game 4
A tough loss in Game 5
A surprisingly eay double digit win in Game 6

Howard, Pietrus and Rashard scare me ... we handle everyone else ...

[Allanon]

My prediction Lakers win in 6 ...
We win a close game One and a 8 pt win in Game 2
We lose by double digits in Game 3
A strong close road win in Game 4
A tough loss in Game 5
A surprisingly eay double digit win in Game 6

Howard, Pietrus and Rashard scare me ... we handle everyone else ...

I think the first two at home the Lakers win handily.

It's the middle three that will be very difficult. I think the Lakers squeak out one of the three road games.

Thank god for no Jameer Nelson, he torched the Lakers like there was no tomorrow.

[NewJerSpur]

Please refs, let Dwight play.

[R4R]

When it comes to the matchups, I'm greatly concerned. Nobody (except Yao?) can stop Dwight. But Bynum will not be the immobile pushover Z was. Lewis and Turk are matchup nightmares, but LA has the length and athleticism in Lamar Odom and former Magic player Trevor Ariza to keep up with them.

Who will cover Gasol, who is not as soft as he was before? Does that mean bringing Battie more often? If so, that sacrifices scoring opportunities. I expect to see Gortat and Battie a lot more active in this series, unless Orlando's offense is really kicking it.

That's like going from cotton candy to a pillow.

Magic in 6.

[lefty]

Yep. There are exceptions that prove us wrong. I hope the Magic is one of them.
Me too

[redzero]

Lakers-Magic Finals> Lakers-Cavs Finals

[ginobili's bald spot]

^ :lol That sig is hilarious.

[NewJerSpur]

I elect redzero's sig for the funniest sig known to mankind. Been cracking me up all night.

[redzero]

I found it on another website. I don't know who did the photoshopin'.

[1Parker1]

Tough call...usually opposing teams have a huge advantage over the Lakers at the PG position and are able to exploit that. But with Jameer out. and Alston as their starter, this is unlikely.

[NewJerSpur]

Rafer wasn't great on the road against the Cavs, but Fisher has looked worse each series. Jameer would've been a tougher guard because he's a better scorer, but hopefully Alston can continually get to the rim against the Lakers or penetrate enough to create opportunities for Dwight and the other bigs....Chauncey didn't have a problem driving when he decided to stop shooting jumpers and he doesn't have blazing speed.

[KSeal]

Rafer wasn't great on the road against the Cavs, but Fisher has looked worse each series. Jameer would've been a tougher guard because he's a better scorer, but hopefully Alston can continually get to the rim against the Lakers or penetrate enough to create opportunities for Dwight and the other bigs....Chauncey didn't have a problem driving when he decided to stop shooting jumpers and he doesn't have blazing speed.

:rollin ANY person in the world can get by Fisher at this point. He is absolutely horrible at this point of his career, especially on D. Yet he still plays 30 mins. a game. Shannon Brown should be starting by now but PJ will never bench Fisher cause he's a "vet" and a co captain, LAME!

[NewJerSpur]

:rollin ANY person in the world can get by Fisher at this point. He is absolutely horrible at this point of his career, especially on D. Yet he still plays 30 mins. a game. Shannon Brown should be starting by now but PJ will never bench Fisher cause he's a "vet" and a co captain, LAME!

As a basketball fan I agree. Wasn't Brown a throw in in that deal with the Bobcats? I think the kid has proven he deserves to at least compete with Farmar for quality minutes....playing Fisher as much as they do is brutal to watch.

[KSeal]

As a basketball fan I agree. Wasn't Brown a throw in in that deal with the Bobcats? I think the kid has proven he deserves to at least compete with Farmar for quality minutes....playing Fisher as much as they do is brutal to watch.

He did come over in that trade but ever since he started getting PT he has proved to be the Lakers best option at the point. Fisher is way too old and Farmar just sucks this year. I think Shannon got more minutes then Farmar in both the first two rounds this year but for some reason got less minutes this last series. The only thing Fisher is good for is spot up shooting and since about the end of March he has been absolutely horrible shooting wise, so I really don't know why he continues to get time. But we did make it back to the finals somehow with him getting minutes so w/e.

[NewJerSpur]

He did come over in that trade but ever since he started getting PT he has proved to be the Lakers best option at the point. Fisher is way too old and Farmar just sucks this year. I think Shannon got more minutes then Farmar in both the first two rounds this year but for some reason got less minutes this last series. The only thing Fisher is good for is spot up shooting and since about the end of March he has been absolutely horrible shooting wise, so I really don't know why he continues to get time. But we did make it back to the finals somehow with him getting minutes so w/e.

It's weird because Fisher used to be so much better defensively at staying in front of guys and drawing charges....it was annoying as hell when he did it to the Spurs, but he was pretty good at it. I know he complained earlier in the season about having to play so many minutes with Farmar being out. You think he could have worn down a bit or has his suckage reached the point of no return?

[Jacob1983]

How important is home court advantage in this series? Is it more important in this series than it was in last year's Finals? This is Kobe's chance. It's his chance to shut up all of his critics and haters. If he and the Lakers beat the Magic and win the Finals, he can finally say that he won a championship without Shaq. If he doesn't win the championship this year, he probably won't ever win one. I think this Finals will define Kobe's place in history and his legacy.

[NewJerSpur]

Both teams have proven they can overcome strong HCA's and both teams have lost some pretty winnable games at home.

[Capt Bringdown]

Fischer's out there because he defers to Kobe at all times, and you can count on him for a playoff magic at some point. To his credit, he's probably one of the best players I've ever seen for stepping up in the playoffs and playing way above his skill/talent level. He's almost Horry-like in that regard.

[ballhog]

Rooting for the Magic but I'm sure the Fakers will win in 6. Kobe will be putting on free throw clinic while Howard sits with 6 fouls for most of the games.

[pauls931]

I think it all comes down to fouls on Howard. LA has a lot of bigs to throw at him to try to get him in foul trouble. You get early fouls on Howard and suddenly the Magic become softer in the middle, can't rebound as well, and have no inside scoring option (maybe lewis can help but only on mismatches). They can squeek by against other teams occasionaly, but not against LA. I predict Odom, Gasol, Walton, and Bynum will be attacking him relentlessly forcing him to either back down or get a foul.

The help defense is going to have to execute flawlessly for Orlando to keep Howard in the game.

Also how the refs blow the whistles will effect the game. I wonder if LA is going to get Cleveland rigged officiating? (touch fouls, fantom fouls on dhow and lewis)

[Armando]

At least we will be spared the lovefest that would have been Kobe vs LeBron. Still was hoping for Denver but you can't have everything.

[xtremesteven33]

If Jameer Nelson were playing i would say Magic in 6.

No Jameer, I say Lakers in 6.

[pauls931]

If Jameer Nelson were playing i would say Magic in 6.

No Jameer, I say Lakers in 6.

La cruising by another injured opponent?

[Deuces88]

Some of you guys really overrate home court advantage. Home floor means more to younger/fast-paced/inexperienced/all of the above kind of teams such as Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, or the Denver Nuggets. Orlando, from what I've seen, play like a more experienced team and they don't let where their playing sway them from playing their best possible game.

That's a good reason why Spurs won 4 titles. The experience and fundamental kinda of play (opposite of the young gun, fast-paced play) made them play consistently no matter which floor they were on.

[pauls931]

Some of you guys really overrate home court advantage. Home floor means more to younger/fast-paced/inexperienced/all of the above kind of teams such as Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, or the Denver Nuggets. Orlando, from what I've seen, play like a more experienced team and they don't let where their playing sway them from playing their best possible game.

That's a good reason why Spurs won 4 titles. The experience and fundamental kinda of play (opposite of the young gun, fast-paced play) made them play consistently no matter which floor they were on.

LA has a lot of young players and I think some lebron like calls will go LA's way at home.

[Deuces88]

LA has a lot of young players and I think some lebron like calls will go LA's way at home.

They have young players but they play more like an experienced team (good playoff experienced).

Also, there would be no reason to give special calls. It would make sense to give special calls in order to make a certain team reach the finals so the final series would have a lot of viewers watching. However, there is no round after the finals.

It's different when the fan favorite team doesn't reach the finals than when a fan favorite team loses the finals. If a fan favorite team doesn't reach the finals, the viewer base for the finals will drop. However, if the fan favorite team loses the finals, what do you think will happen? They'll stop watching the NBA just because their favorite team didn't win the final series? Highly unlikely.

There should be no incentive to "rig the games" in this final series.

[Allanon]

Oh shit, the kiss of death.

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[KSeal]

oh shit, the kiss of death.

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fuck noooooo the same as last years picks!!!!!! Fuck!!!

[KSeal]

They're rerunning the game from last night on NBATV, holy shit, the Cavs D is even more pathetic then I remember from yesterday. The Magic either get a WIDE open three, an easy Dwight dunk or a lay up. I know the Lakers defense is shit a lot of the time but if they can just not play pathetic defense or Dwight 1 on 1 for stretches we have a great chance. Having actual seven footers to throw at Dwight will be much better then putting 6'8 Wallace and Anderson out there trying to check him.

[DrHouse]

I honestly don't know how this series will turn out.

From what I remember Jameer Nelson was the main reason the Magic won both of the regular season games. He had huge 4th quarters.

[j.dizzle]

:lol Espn experts might be right about this one though..LA has homecourt & match up way better vs Orl then Cle did..I dont see kobe letting his team lose another Finals..IMO, Orl has to shoot better then 50% from three all series to even have a chance. The only reason they beat LA in the regular was because Nelson hit a few clutch shots in the last 2 minutes of each game..LA was up by 10 at halftime in Orl so I aint scared at all to play Orl & havin games 6 & 7 at staples is HUGE..Gamneplan-just let Howard get his double doubles & guard 3 point shooters. Mike Brown didnt do shit to adjust to any games. He got coach of the year cuz Cle gave it there all when they played crappy teams. There record vs elite teams was terrible.:toast

[Nick, the Nazi]

It's Los Angeles, not Los Angelas.

[jmanu20]

My prediction Lakers win in 6 ...
We win a close game One and a 8 pt win in Game 2
We lose by double digits in Game 3
A strong close road win in Game 4
A tough loss in Game 5
A surprisingly eay double digit win in Game 6

Howard, Pietrus and Rashard scare me ... we handle everyone else ...

If you're not going to include Hedo in there, you obviously haven't watched much of the playoffs this year. He's only their go-to guy in the 4th quarter!

Pietrus is a good player but is very streaky. Howard is going to have a field day with Gasol, and Bynum will pick up fouls very quickly in his attempts to guard D12.

It will be interesting to see who Ariza will be guarding....either Rashard or Hedo is going to have a big series because no on else on the Lakers (even Kobe) will be able to defend them.

[Allanon]

If you're not going to include Hedo in there, you obviously haven't watched much of the playoffs this year. He's only their go-to guy in the 4th quarter!

It's either/or. Either Rashard or Hedo. Both guys won't light up the Lakers.

Ariza will be on one of 'em and that should be enough. Odom can also take them on...hopefully Lamar can have a huge series.

The odd man out is actually either Bynum/Gasol since one of them has to guard a much smaller/quicker player. Pau's pretty mobile for a 7 footer so he probably gets the assignment. But on the flip side, if Bynum or Pau can dominate the much smaller Rashard/Hedo then they earn their floor time.

And one other aspect, Bynum/Pau have a very good chance of getting Dwight into foul trouble since Rashard or Hedo are under-sized PFs and will need help.

[KSeal]

If you're not going to include Hedo in there, you obviously haven't watched much of the playoffs this year. He's only their go-to guy in the 4th quarter!

Pietrus is a good player but is very streaky. Howard is going to have a field day with Gasol, and Bynum will pick up fouls very quickly in his attempts to guard D12.

It will be interesting to see who Ariza will be guarding....either Rashard or Hedo is going to have a big series because no on else on the Lakers (even Kobe) will be able to defend them.

Ariza will most likely guard Lewis and I think you're forgetting about Odom. He can definitely guard either of those two players. He has the height, length and versatility.

I also disagree that Howard will have a "field day" he will have an advantage no doubt but he will be going up against actual seven footers this series unlike against the pathetic Cavs frontcourt.

[jmanu20]

It's either/or. Either Rashard or Hedo. Both guys won't light up the Lakers.

Ariza will be on one of 'em and that should be enough. Odom can also take

The odd man out is actually either Bynum/Gasol since one of them has to guard a much smaller/quicker player. Pau's pretty mobile for a 7 footer. But on the flip side, if Bynum or Pau can dominate the much smaller Rashard/Hedo then they earn their floor time.

And one other aspect, Bynum/Pau have a very good chance of getting Dwight into foul trouble since Rashard or Hedo are under-sized PFs and will need help.

Kobe really doesn't have the height to guard either of them. It also depends on which Bynum and Odom shows up in this series. Ariza DOES have a good chance of slowing either Hedo or Rashard down though, they aren't players of Melo's caliber (in my opinion he had a hard time with Melo).

[jmanu20]

Ariza will most likely guard Lewis and I think you're forgetting about Odom. He can definitely guard either of those two players. He has the height, length and versatility.

I also disagree that Howard will have a "field day" he will have an advantage no doubt but he will be going up against actual seven footers this series unlike against the pathetic Cavs frontcourt.

I agree that Odom possesses all three of those traits; however, consistent motivation is another story, lol.

I think Howard WILL have a field day, particularly on the boards, because Bynum and Gasol couldn't keep 6'6'' Chuck Hayes off the boards, so they certainly are going to have their problems with Howard. Gortat is also a good rebounder in his own right. If Bynum shows up to play for these Finals, maybe he can slow down Howard, but given his play in the playoffs, that's a very large maybe.

[Allanon]

Kobe really doesn't have the height to guard either of them. It also depends on which Bynum and Odom shows up in this series. Ariza DOES have a good chance of slowing either Hedo or Rashard down though, they aren't players of Melo's caliber

I have seen Kobe do a pretty good job on bigger guys like Hedo/Dirk/LeBron, etc. But I agree Kobe SHOULDN'T be on Hedo unless something is seriously wrong.



(in my opinion he (Ariza) had a hard time with Melo).

Yes, I agree he did.

[KSeal]

Ariza - Lewis
Odom/Gasol - Turk
Bynum/Gasol - Howard

I don't think that is such a bad match up for LA. They definitely have the potential and personal to attempt to stop the big three for Orlando but who knows how those match ups will actually play out.

[LakerHater]

I don't think the Magic can play the Lakers & the Refs!

[Jacko]

I don't think the Lakers have much to worry about offensively. Gasol/Bynum can and will dominate against the much smaller Rashard Lewis and will force doubles to come. The Lakers will be able to score against this Magic defense, no question about that.

The question is can they stop the Magic on the other end. I'm not so sure about that. D12 is beasting it, this is the one series where LAL will really need Bynum to show up. If he can do anywhere near the job Perkins did of keeping D12 out of the paint we'll be in decent shape. I don't worry as much about Hedo or Rashard to be honest, we have Ariza/Kobe/Odom to throw at them.

The Lakers are very fortunate Jameer Nelson isn't playing. He is absolutely the reason the Magic won both regular season games.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

The refs will actually call some Orlando bull shit, just to extend this series and make the league some more money. Otherwise, Lakers in 5.

No chance in hell. Just keep praying Kobe busts his knee open, even if the Lakers still win the title.

[sook]

this is the official thread, it was the first one up....don't be stealin my rights!

[Allanon]

this is the official thread, it was the first one up....don't be stealin my rights!

You FAILed to put up a poll. I hated doin' it to you, sook. :lol

[sook]

You failed to put up a poll. I hated doin' it to you.

LOL.


You're right though, i still haven't learned how to make a poll!!! :depressed

[cobbler]

LOL.


You're right though, i still haven't learned how to make a poll!!! :depressed

or spell Los Angeles

[sook]

or spell Los Angeles

Spelling is useless brah

[spurscenter]

Orlando has no star calls

it comes down to star calls

Lakers will win this based that they have more Star Calls .

KOBE , GASOL vs. Dwight Howard

[024]

this is actually a pretty interesting matchup. magic went 2-0 against the lakers during the regular season. they had nelson but this was a time when courtney lee was still getting used to the NBA and when pietrus was still adjusting the magic. pietrus was even injured for one of the games against the lakers. bynum played in both games (this was pre-injury) and dwight howard, i believe, has improved dramatically in the playoffs.

defensively, the magic are a deceptively good team. the lakers play very good defense when they try also, probably would be the best defensive team in the playoffs if they were consistent. offensively, the magic and lakers differ. magic has the 3 pt shooters, while lakers have mostly slashers. ultimately, the magic are the ones heading into the finals with a handicap with nelson out. with all teams being healthy, the magic aren't even the best team the east has to offer. the celtics are with garnett and powe. the lakers however, no one can say they are surprised they made it out of the west.

[playaslk]

The Lakers have one serious weakness and it is the small, fast scoring point guard. Nelson was that guy for Orlando. Alston has not proven to be consistent enough to drop 25 game in/game out.

While Howard is definetely a force inside, Lakers have the advantage of having Gasol who plays on the block as well as an inconsistent Bynum. While I dont think that Bynum v Howard is much of a match-up at all, either of the Lakers bigs can and will draw fouls off Howard, rendering him much "less" effective due to less PT. With that in mind, I expect the "center" positions to cancel out with Binum/Gasol points/boards = those of Howard.

Ariza will probably defend Turk and do a fairly decent job of it (holding Hedo to about 12 or so points a game) due to Ariza's length and Turks lack of speed.

Odom on Lewis could go either way depending on which Odom shows up. I EXPECT a few 10/5 games from Odom with maybe a 20/10 or 2 mixed in. I'd give this match up to Lewis.

The bench i'd have to give to LA and Kobe is Kobe (probably will avg around 27-30 a game).

The x factor to me is the Laker Bigs agressiveness. Their agressive moves to the hole will determine the # of calls agaisnt Howard. If they are continuously agressive, they will eventually get calls and get Howard off his game.

With Howard out, the Lakers have a decided adv unless Magic start draining 3s at a 45% clip.

I see this series going 6 or 7 with the tipping point being HCA.

[Spursfan092120]

What is hilarious is how time after time you stick your foot in your mouth with moronic comments and yet never learn. Teams that win the first game of a series go on to win more than 70% of the time. Phil Jackson teams that win the first game have won 100% of the time. He's like 43-0.. or something close to that.

BTW... your boys don't have to worry about anything other than what bait to use.
Yeah..so I'm just completely wrong. There's no way in hell Orlando could POSSIBLY win if LA wins the first game. You are an idiot. Oh..and streaks? They're meant to be broken. 43-0? Sounds like you're jinxing your Lakers...if they win Game 1, I'd love to see what happens. You have no one to guard Howard...if Orlando continues their hot streak from behind the arc, LA can be beat...period...doesn't matter who wins Game 1.

[Spursfan092120]

First of all, Hedo is playing like shit these playoffs
:wow:wow
You have got to be kidding me. 15.2 points per game...11.8 in the first round, 16.3 in the second, 17.2 in the ECF...and this is with teams putting their best defenders on him. And who was the guy who continued to take every game winning shot for Orlando? Turkoglu...and he made them...continuously. He's been their clutch shooter. Did you even watch the playoffs? You better hope your team doesn't think like you..or LA will be done.

[sook]

Lakers will kill them. I called the magic and Lakers facing off, and the lakers winning in 5 or 6

[NewJerSpur]

Oh shit, the kiss of death.

http://badpussy.org/uploads/files/j0byrjgs6zen6vbvvsb4.jpg

Nice. Just what the Magic need. :lol

[ginobili's bald spot]

It's Los Angeles, not Los Angelas.

Grammar Nazi. :lol

[NewJerSpur]

Grammar Nazi. :lol

:lol

[Jacob1983]

I'm surprised that the experts at ESPN are predicting a long series. I think that Kobe won't let the Lakers lose this Finals. He knows that he has to win this Finals for his legacy, reputation, and sanity. If he loses in the Finals this year, I bet he will go crazy and rape another white girl or something.

[NewJerSpur]

I'm surprised that the experts at ESPN are predicting a long series. I think that Kobe won't let the Lakers lose this Finals. He knows that he has to win this Finals for his legacy, reputation, and sanity. If he loses in the Finals this year, I bet he will go crazy and rape another white girl or something.

Might not be anything he can do about it in the end if they do lose.

[Jacob1983]

I really think this is Kobe's last shot at a championship without Shaq. If he loses this time, I don't think he will ever win one by himself.

[baseline bum]

LA has two long threes in Odom and Ariza to throw at Turkoglu and Lewis, a legit center in Bynum to throw at Howard, and a 1+2 punch of Bryant and Gasol on the offensive end that Orlando isn't going to match. This should be an easy series for LA. If Nelson was healthy and playing I'd say it'd be a dogfight, but he's not and it won't be.

[NewJerSpur]

Don't know about it being an easy series. It's hard for Bynum to defend guys without fouling them and that leaves Pau to try and go toe-to-toe with Dwight. Pau is going to be a tough guard for the Magic if Dwight plays Bynum. Kobe's going to be a tough guard but I like Pietrus defending him. Odom is a wildcard because you don't know what you're going to get from him....as I mentioned earlier in the season, I knew his lazier, undisciplined alter-ego would show up at some point. I also look forward to Ariza continuing to be hesitant to shoot when semi-open.

[iggypop123]

for the first time in a series howard actually has to guard somebody who can score on him-gasol. no more roaming for him

[NewJerSpur]

for the first time in a series howard actually has to guard somebody who can score on him-gasol. no more roaming for him

Should be interesting to see if they put him on Pau to start; would definitely not be an easy matchup. But at least he won't be hacking the hell out of guys he can't stay in front of like SOME big men we know. :p:

[UrAphag]

It all comes down to see if the Lakers can guard the fucking three point line.

[DrHouse]

I went back and watched the last game these two teams played against each other.

Phil started the Bynum/Gasol lineup in that game. Defensively the Magic didn't seem to have many answers for the Lakers. Lots of high percentage points in the paint. Kobe was able to score at an efficient rate as well.

The one player that really stood out on the Magic was Jameer Nelson. I dare say he single-handedly won the game for them. Just clutch 3 after 3, driving in and out of the lanes and causing massive havoc for LAL's porous defense. All I have to say is thank god he is not playing, otherwise this would be a far different matchup.

[NewJerSpur]

Well, the team likely won't have Jameer to lean on offensively, but Rafer can still get into the lanes (like Chauncey did when he actually focused more on that than jacking up 3's) and create for his teammates and even push the tempo like he did in the series with Boston towards the end. The only good thing about the timing of Jameer's injury was that it gave the team enough time to get acclimated to playing without him.

[La Peace]

LA has two long threes in Odom and Ariza to throw at Turkoglu and Lewis, a legit center in Bynum to throw at Howard, and a 1+2 punch of Bryant and Gasol on the offensive end that Orlando isn't going to match. This should be an easy series for LA. If Nelson was healthy and playing I'd say it'd be a dogfight, but he's not and it won't be.

+1

Although I think either Courtney Lee or Pietrus will be big if they make it a 6 game series.

[TJastal]

Ariza will most likely guard Lewis and I think you're forgetting about Odom. He can definitely guard either of those two players. He has the height, length and versatility.

I also disagree that Howard will have a "field day" he will have an advantage no doubt but he will be going up against actual seven footers this series unlike against the pathetic Cavs frontcourt.

Last time I checked, Illguaskas is a legit 7'1, Varejao 6'11

Hate to blow smoke on your already planned laker parade, but Gasol and Bynum aren't exactly physical specimens. Neither one will defend well against Howard's combination of strength and quickness.

The only guy so far who has really been able to slow Howard down was Kendrick Perkins.

I am going to be :lmao when Howard tears the laker's interior defense to shreds.

[La Peace]

^I don't think anyone is arguing with you there bro..

But he is just one player.

[cobbler]

Yeah..so I'm just completely wrong. There's no way in hell Orlando could POSSIBLY win if LA wins the first game. You are an idiot. Oh..and streaks? They're meant to be broken. 43-0? Sounds like you're jinxing your Lakers...if they win Game 1, I'd love to see what happens. You have no one to guard Howard...if Orlando continues their hot streak from behind the arc, LA can be beat...period...doesn't matter who wins Game 1.

So you are telling me you actually believe anything I or anyone else here posts actually has a bearing on the outcome of the games? And you are calling me the idiot? :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[cobbler]

I really think this is Kobe's last shot at a championship without Shaq. If he loses this time, I don't think he will ever win one by himself.

I can guarantee you rignt now he will NEVER EVER win one by himself. In fact, nobody has in the history of the game.

With that said, the Lakers are solid for the next 3 to 5 years. Kobe and his teamates will have more chances regardless of this years outcome.

[KSeal]

Last time I checked, Illguaskas is a legit 7'1, Varejao 6'11

Hate to blow smoke on your already planned laker parade, but Gasol and Bynum aren't exactly physical specimens. Neither one will defend well against Howard's combination of strength and quickness.

The only guy so far who has really been able to slow Howard down was Kendrick Perkins.

I am going to be :lmao when Howard tears the laker's interior defense to shreds.

Gasol is a lot quicker then Z and Bynum has the length and size to possible try and slow him down. Also the Cavs played Ben Wallace on Howard a lot in that last game, that's pathetic. Dwight probably will play well but won't score 40 on us every game. You go ahead and LYAO at us playing in the finals while your Spurs have been fishing for two months now..

[cobbler]

Don't know about it being an easy series. It's hard for Bynum to defend guys without fouling them and that leaves Pau to try and go toe-to-toe with Dwight. Pau is going to be a tough guard for the Magic if Dwight plays Bynum. Kobe's going to be a tough guard but I like Pietrus defending him. Odom is a wildcard because you don't know what you're going to get from him....as I mentioned earlier in the season, I knew his lazier, undisciplined alter-ego would show up at some point. I also look forward to Ariza continuing to be hesitant to shoot when semi-open.

What games have you been watching? Ariza has been anything but hesitant to take the open shot and is a major factor in the Lakers making it to the Finals.

[TJastal]

Gasol is a lot quicker then Z and Bynum has the length and size to possible try and slow him down. Also the Cavs played Ben Wallace on Howard a lot in that last game, that's pathetic. Dwight probably will play well but won't score 40 on us every game. You go ahead and LYAO at us playing in the finals while your Spurs have been fishing for two months now..

Pathetic move to try and put a former DPOY in there to guard Howard? How illogical.

[NewJerSpur]

What games have you been watching? Ariza has been anything but hesitant to take the open shot and is a major factor in the Lakers making it to the Finals.

You must have missed all the 3's he passed up when Denver was leaving him wide open.

[NewJerSpur]

Gasol is a lot quicker then Z and Bynum has the length and size to possible try and slow him down. Also the Cavs played Ben Wallace on Howard a lot in that last game, that's pathetic. Dwight probably will play well but won't score 40 on us every game. You go ahead and LYAO at us playing in the finals while your Spurs have been fishing for two months now..

You may be fishing with us though if Dwight does go off. Gasol would just get into foul trouble trying to guard him.

[KSeal]

Pathetic move to try and put a former DPOY in there to guard Howard? How illogical.

:lmao Are you seriously defending Ben Wallace as a player nowadays? Holy shit, it ain't 04 anymore, Wallace is a 6'8 injured worn down shit of a player that shouldn't even be in the league anymore. He has no hope at guarding Howard and that showed. What a fucking moron you are. I'm not replying to whatever bullshit you spew out next.

[KSeal]

You may be fishing with us though if Dwight does go off. Gasol would just get into foul trouble trying to guard him.

Gasol has no hope at getting Howard in foul trouble? The Cavs had no bigs that could do anything offensively in the post to even make Howard work. The Lakers do. You're right though, if Howard goes ape shit and we have to double and then they get wide open threes all day we could very easily be fishing.

[TJastal]

:lmao Are you seriously defending Ben Wallace as a player nowadays? Holy shit, it ain't 04 anymore, Wallace is a 6'8 injured worn down shit of a player that shouldn't even be in the league anymore. He has no hope at guarding Howard and that showed. What a fucking moron you. I'm not replying to whatever bullshit you spew out next.

Wallace didn't look all that worn down really.. unless I'm blind. Still made some nice defensive plays in limited action (blocked shot if i recall) grabbed some boards and even had a few garbage buckets at the offensive end.

Not the player he used to be obviously, but not terrible either. I bet his D right now is still better than either Bynum or Gasoft.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

I hope I didn't make it the Magic sound like they're lightweights. The defeated the Cavs whom many thought would steamroll right through the East. That's quite a feat.

Like I said, I hope Dwight and co. make me eat crow.

Not only this but they also beat the current champions in 7 games which I think it was even more impressive than the Cavs series. Unlike LA, Orlando had tough assignments to make it to the finals. I think that will count tremendously and I don't rule out them winning game 1 in LA. They did it before in the previous series.

[1Parker1]

Rooting for the Magic but I'm sure the Fakers will win in 6. Kobe will be putting on free throw clinic while Howard sits with 6 fouls for most of the games.

:tu Basic summation

[Ghazi]

Won't the team that wins it all be "fishing" too?

[2Cleva]

Anyone able to post Hollinger on this series?

[TheManFromAcme]

I am taking a conservative stance here. Lakers in 7. I think this is the coming out party of Dwight and gang. Lakers should win but it is my opinion that it will not be the total domination by L.A. people are anticipating. Dwight is a beast and is the most athletic big man the Lakers have yet to face this play-off season. All L.A. has to do is not take this team for granted and it should guarantee them a win. 1 ounce of complacency by the Lakers and this will spell trouble. Magic are that good.

[LnGrrrR]

rooting for the magic but i'm sure the fakers will win in 6. Kobe will be putting on free throw clinic while howard sits with 6 fouls for most of the games.

+1

[KSeal]

Only one more day, thank god. This has felt like a 4 month wait.

[Allanon]

Well that took long enough...it's GAMEDAY!!!

I don't remember the Finals being this late.

NBA.com doesn't paint a very pretty picture (for Lakers) when pitting Lakers starting 5 vs Magic starting 5. On paper, it looks like the Magic hold all the cards.

http://www.nba.com/2009/playoffs2009/06/02/schuhmann.positionbyposition/index.html
http://badpussy.org/uploads/files/l1fasloet6ib86o3gfm1.jpg

[MambaJuice2408]

I don't agree with Lewis being even with Gasol. Gasol will play a far bigger role in this series as far as I'm concerned, and not even against Lewis. His D and Offense on Dwight will play a HUGE factor in this series. Im betting that Gasol steps up this finals and Fisher comes up with big shots in this series since he's been there and Rafer hasn't. But on paper i'd give the slightest of edges to Rafer, but in this series i'd give fish the edge over him

[kamikazi_player]

Well that took long enough...it's GAMEDAY!!!

I don't remember the Finals being this late.

NBA.com doesn't paint a very pretty picture (for Lakers) when pitting Lakers starting 5 vs Magic starting 5. On paper, it looks like the Magic hold all the cards.

http://www.nba.com/2009/playoffs2009/06/02/schuhmann.positionbyposition/index.html
http://badpussy.org/uploads/files/l1fasloet6ib86o3gfm1.jpg
:tu too bad they did post who has the advantage in bench and coaching, i would really appreciate it.
EDIT: nvm i just read the article and it mentions it.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Only one more day, thank god. This has felt like a 4 month wait.

I would feel bad for you but I was 3 years old the last time the Suns were in the finals.

[The_Game]

LMAO at Gasol and Lewis being even

Gasol is the better player

[lefty]

Gameday Woooooooooooooooooooo

I agree with Allanon, when was the last time we've waited this long for the Finals to start?

That's David Stern's plan, build up the anticipation for more $$$$$$$$$$$

[Red Hawk #21]

I have a feeling Hedo will struggle in this series, but hopefully the Magic find a way to win...

[TampaDude]

It all comes down to see if the Lakers can guard the fucking three point line.

+1

If the Lakers can effectively defend the 3, their depth and experience will prevail. If not, they're gonna get killed. Orlando is a VERY dangerous team, and all the pressure is on LA...the Lakers are SUPPOSED to win the title this year. If they don't, the shadow of Shaquille O'Neal will grow even larger over Kobe Bryant's legacy.

This should be a good series. :lobt2:

[Darrin]

If there's justice to this (bad) season of basketball, Lakers in four.

[lefty]

We're almost there; I can't believe i have to bump this thread


Good luck Lakers

[lefty]

What's with the retarded Batman voice ?????????????????

[DollarSlice]

Only 30 min. until tip. Pretty excited! Here's a cool highlight video of both squads to that Kanye tune. (http://www.nba.com/video/channels/playoffs/2009/06/03/nba_20090603_lal_orl_amazing.nba/?cid=playoff1) Should get you pumped for the game.

[Brazil]

Go Magic ! Do we know if Jameer will play?

[Allanon]

Go Magic ! Do we know if Jameer will play?

Yes, LakerHater, Jameer is going to play....he's coming in off the bench. It was just announced in the Pre-game show.

[ginobme]

Do you guys believe in magic?

[Brazil]

Yes, LakerHater, Jameer is going to play....he's coming in off the bench. It was just announced in the Pre-game show.

Me a laker hater ? hell no I just prefer see the lakers loosing. :)

Good game allanon !

[Allanon]

Me a laker hater ? hell no I just prefer see the lakers losing. :)

:lmao

[Brazil]

Join the chat room for a good trash talk !

[Allanon]

I can't join the chat room, I'm at work; gotta keep an eye over my shoulder for da boss instead of trashtalking the hell out of you guys. :lol

[lefty]

I like Dwight's confidence :tu

The Celtics had the same demeanor before game 1 of the 2008 Finals.

And as for the Lakers, the pressure is on them

[lefty]

ABC/ESPN + NBA Live



The sucking is complete :lmao

[duncan228]

Just came across this tidbit.


Orlando COO Alex Martins flew out the entire Magic front office staff (200-plus) for Game 1 in LA.

[Brazil]

you're at work ? fuck but it's better for you not assist the lakers lost

[lefty]

Cool, I have 10 minutes to masturbate before the tip off

[Brazil]

Cool, I have 10 minutes to masturbate before the tip off

always class lefty

[lefty]

always class lefty
:lol

[200 miles]

First of all...


Cool, I have 10 minutes to masturbate before the tip off

:lmao

Second, Jameer may be all dressed up, but not expected to dance.

[timtonymanu]

:lol
Cool, I have 10 minutes to masturbate before the tip off

[lefty]

Orlando's 7 y/o kid >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> that guy currently singing

[Allanon]

always class lefty

Definitely lefty. :lol

[crc21209]

Hell yeah baby let's go Magic! Fuck the Lakers!

[lefty]

Definitely lefty. :lol
:toast

[Allanon]

Bynum's gonna be big.

[redzero]

Dwight's trophy case shall be filled.

[crc21209]

Bynum's gonna be big.

Wishful thinking.

[Brazil]

I almost forgot : FTL !!!

[Allanon]

That ABC intro is from last year but it's still pretty awesome.

[crc21209]

That ABC intro is from last year but it's still pretty awesome.

Actually it's been the intro for the Finals the past 2-3 years or so, pretty cool though indeed.

[timtonymanu]

That ABC intro is from last year but it's still pretty awesome.

ever since 2006. It is awesome.

[spursfan1000]

Looks like the Lakers have the momentum going into the game, but maybe it's too early to tell.

[crc21209]

Hedo 33333333333333333!

[crc21209]

Rafer making Fisher look like an old bitch. :lol

[spursfan1000]

Turk makes the 3..hopefully he can be hot tonight so the Magic can come out with the win.

GO MAGIC...but always GO SPURS GO

[JoeTait75]

Those fuckers just bomb and bomb and bomb and bomb...

[Brazil]

good start magic

[Brazil]

hedo

[spursfan1000]

Nice layup by Hedo...

[crc21209]

Hedo with the reverse layup! :lol

[spursfan1000]

Bynum looks good starting off the game, 6 points 3 rebounds in 5 minutes.

[Brazil]

Bynum / Superman duel is gonna nice to see

[Brazil]

hedo !!!

[crc21209]

Hedo is on FIRE!

[crc21209]

Howard needs to go at Bynum every play.

[crc21209]

Damn I wish the Spurs would have gotten Lee, kid is a stud.

[baseline bum]

Fisher looking lazy. No way Courtney Lee should have gotten that offensive board. Bynum looks great so far.

[Allanon]

Dwight/Bynum is pretty good so far.

Ariza's getting killed by Hedo.

[Ghazi]

Kobe seems able to get any shot against Lee

[Allanon]

Damn I wish the Spurs would have gotten Lee, kid is a stud.

I've been impressed with Courtney. She's been playing like a pro all Playoffs long. No rookie mistakes.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Hedo seems to be able to get any shot against Ariza

[spursfan1000]

That was a bad call on Howard...

[BlackSwordsMan]

Spurs

[Allanon]

Last series was all about LeBron. Even when we beat him, it was still all about LeBron.

-Stan Van Gundy

:lol

[Brazil]

Pietrus in !

[crc21209]

Battie with the throwdown! I like the Magic NOT settling for jumpers right now. :tu

[JoeTait75]

Dewey is never, ever stationary on the screen. He throws the shoulder or the hip or both every time.

[Brazil]

Gasol having a difficult start

[Allanon]

Fisher is hurtin' bring in Farmar Brown.

[crc21209]

Fuck Fisher, he needs to retire. :lol

[baseline bum]

Battie you moron. Gasol's not you; he can hit that shot. :lol

[crc21209]

Bynum and Gasol CLEARLY wrapped up Howard on that play :lol. What the fuck are they whining about?

[Brazil]

lol Bynum 2 PF as expected lol

[baseline bum]

Bad call on Bynum.

[Brazil]

LOL Gasol

[crc21209]

Battie good defense.

[baseline bum]

Wow. Turkoglu makes a smart play? Where was this guy in 04?

[RobSM64]

Wow. Turkoglu makes a smart play? Where was this guy in 04?

exactly...

[ginobme]

Wow. Turkoglu makes a smart play? Where was this guy in 04?

Standing at the 3 pt line....and not moving a muscle.

[crc21209]

That IS NOT an offensive foul what a trash call.

[Brazil]

Bynum and superman 2 PF everything is normal

[JoeTait75]

Two on Dewey. Here comes a massive dose of the high P&R...

[crc21209]

Gasol WAAAAAY off! :lol

[Cry Havoc]

Charge when Gasol is moving. :lol

[Libri]

foul on Odom

[redzero]

Odom looks like he needs his fix.

[Libri]

good D by Gortart

[crc21209]

Alston with the runner!

[crc21209]

Breen was ready to cream he pants on that Kobe layup and it didnt go in! :lol

[peskypesky]

Go MAGIC!!!

[Brazil]

If I saw correctly since Pietrus is in Kobe didn't score.

[baseline bum]

Great game so far. I wasn't that excited about this series an hour ago, but it's starting to look like an intriguing matchup.

[redzero]

Just can't escape LeBron's face.

[Allanon]

If I saw correctly since Pietrus is in Kobe didn't score.

Yup, I think so.

Kobe 3 of 9 - 33% so far...not good.

[ginobme]

Kobe with 8 shots...cool, keep chucking'em up Kobe.

[Brazil]

If Pietrus contain Kobe and Gasol continue playing like that magic will win

[21_Blessings]

Bynum with 8 and 4 that quarter against the "defensive player of the year"

[me15lo]

dyamirr!

[Brazil]

Yup, I think so.

Kobe 3 of 9 - 33% so far...not good.

I think he shot 3 times with Pietrus in making 0 but he wasn't very aggressive trying to play for the others, we will see if Pietrus can do a good job on him during 4 quarters

[baseline bum]

Laker fans are crazy being on the internet here with a bunch of Spurs fans during this game. If my team's in the Finals and I can't be at the game, at least I'm going to sports bar to cheer with a bunch of other fans.

[Brazil]

J Nelson in !!!!

[Libri]

Nelson in

[peskypesky]

so great to see Jameer out there...and what a great pass!

[ginobme]

3!!

[crc21209]

Rashard Lewis with the 3!

[timtonymanu]

Nelson with 2 assists.

[Brazil]

Laker fans are crazy being on the internet here with a bunch of Spurs fans during this game. If my team's in the Finals and I can't be at the game, at least I'm going to sports bar to cheer with a bunch of other fans.

Allanon is working dude

[ginobme]

Holy shit Nelson looks good.

[crc21209]

Jameer Nelson looks just fine to me!

[lefty]

Nellie !

[Libri]

Nelson playing good so far

[baseline bum]

Nice move Walton.

[peskypesky]

damn! jameer is back!

[peskypesky]

Lakers looking lazy on the boards

[crc21209]

:lol at Laker fans frustrated already !

[Brazil]

what an air ball !!!! Nelson doesn't want to shoot

[crc21209]

Lee with the steal! Hell yeah!

[peskypesky]

Lee with the steal!