Game 3 Lakers @ Orlando Thread

[resistanze]

No complaints about the refs when Kobe was getting the DWhistle treatment in game 2.

[lefty]

They can't miss a shot right now, and it doesn't help that the refs are trying to extend this series.

It did help though when Lakers got a shitload of calls in game 2

[Allanon]

Crazy shot by Pietrus, so smooth it looks like he actually practices that. Magic could close their eyes and make a shot right now.

[Brazil]

No matter what this lakers team is showing a lot of positive things they are still there while magic shooting 66%.

[IronMexican]

Anyone blaming the refs is a sissy cuckold.

[Cry Havoc]

:lmao at Lakers fans whining about the refs. Biggest bunch of hypocrites on Spurstalk.

[Kriz-Maxima]

Lakers aren't helping themselves by missing so many FT's.

[Cry Havoc]

Anyone blaming the refs is a sissy cuckold.

+1 Props to you, IM, for being one of the few decent Lakers fans we have here.

Speaking of, where is Allanon? Dude is a homer but a pretty decent poster.

[lefty]

Howard got hacked

[Allanon]

+1 Props to you, IM, for being one of the few decent Lakers fans we have here.

Speaking of, where is Allanon? Dude is a homer but a pretty decent poster.

I'm here man, watching the Magic put a beating on the Lakeshow.

[lefty]

+1 Props to you, IM, for being one of the few decent Lakers fans we have here.

Speaking of, where is Allanon? Dude is a homer but a pretty decent poster.

Allanon is a fake homer; he is one of the few good Laker fans here

[lefty]

Rafer finally in

Was about fucking time

[flipcritic]

Jackson owes Farmar some more playing time if this series goes long.

[lefty]

miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiik e

[ace3g]

what a drive by Pietrus over Kobe

[IronMexican]

I'm here man, watching the Magic put a beating on the Lakeshow.

I wouldn't call it a beating. Lakers are playing much better than I expected. The only thing that bugs me are the missed FT's. as I typed this LO missed another one.

[Allanon]

Allanon is a homer

Fuckyou, lefty.

[Libri]

Good play by Pietrus!

[resistanze]

Damn, Turkoglu is dumb as fuck.

[Budkin]

It's their shit D that's going to lose this game for the Magic... like leaving Ariza wide open!

[Brazil]

Turko is killing the magic... sick move of Pietrus

[Ghazi]

Lakers wont die!!

[DrHouse]

I'm gonna laugh my ass off if the Magic find a way to choke this game.

They are literally being handed the game on a silver platter. David Stern is saying PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD JUST WIN ONE GAME SO THIS ISN'T A SWEEP.

[JoeTait75]

Lake Show keeping the pressure on.

[flipcritic]

I never thought I'd see the day when Ariza would be considered a 3-point threat.

[IronMexican]

I look at it this way: If the Lakers lose today, then I get to watch them play on Sunday.

[Brazil]

I wouldn't call it a beating. Lakers are playing much better than I expected. The only thing that bugs me are the missed FT's. as I typed this LO missed another one.

I'm with you if lakers keep on playing like that no way in hell they don't win the LOB

[Allanon]

I wouldn't call it a beating. Lakers are playing much better than I expected. The only thing that bugs me are the missed FT's. as I typed this LO missed another one.

I think Dwight is shooting FT's better than anybody on the Lakers right now :lol

[TampaDude]

I'm gonna laugh my ass off if the Magic find a way to choke this game.

They are literally being handed the game on a silver platter. David Stern is saying PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD JUST WIN ONE GAME SO THIS ISN'T A SWEEP.

WERD... :lol

[Brazil]

i'm gonna laugh my ass off if the magic find a way to choke this game.

They are literally being handed the game on a silver platter. David stern is saying please for the love of god just win one game so this isn't a sweep.

stfup

[lefty]

Fuckyou, lefty.

Did you read my post correctly or are you just plain stupid ?

[IronMexican]

Pau with time in the post is almost unstoppable.

[resistanze]

Howard in last series was dunking shit left and right. Now he won't even go up strong.

[Allanon]

Did you read my post correctly or are you just plain stupid ?

:lol I prefer stupid. :toast

[IronMexican]

Watching Howard make these FT's kills me.

[Cry Havoc]

I'm gonna laugh my ass off if the Magic find a way to choke this game.

They are literally being handed the game on a silver platter. David Stern is saying PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD JUST WIN ONE GAME SO THIS ISN'T A SWEEP.

You're right. Stern threatened Kobe's family. That's why the Lakers are sucking shit from the FT line.

Howard > Lakers at the FT. STFU. You're wrong. STFU.

[JoeTait75]

Dewey has already gotten hit with more moving-screen calls in this series than he did in the entire ECF. :rolleyes

[Kriz-Maxima]

wow

[kobesucks23]

Howard in last series was dunking shit left and right. Now he won't even go up strong.
i kno he is playing like a real bitch

[j.dizzle]

come onnnnnnnnnn bitchessssssssssssss

[lefty]

Pitruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuus is siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick

[JoeTait75]

Watching Howard make these FT's kills me.

He hit them against Cleveland too. Put him at the line enough, he'll improve through sheer repetition.

[IronMexican]

I love Fish. Makes a trey, is a warrior, and not afraid to get dunked on.

[Allanon]

Pitruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuus is siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick

Pietrus playing like MJ today, seriously. He's smooth as hell today.

[lefty]

Hedo is a pimp

[IronMexican]

Pau has to be smarter than that. He should have expected that.

[jman3000]

I can't watch this shit. I just know the Magic are gonna choke.

I smell a Kobe 3.

[lefty]

Pietrus playing like MJ today, seriously. He's smooth as hell today.

Actually, Pietrus is at home watching the game and MJ is wearing his jersey tonight

[j.dizzle]

dumb move Pau..lets go!!!!!!!!! take it down to the wire

[JoeTait75]

If the Lake Show can take the lead, they might not look back.

[resistanze]

Sweep.

[Kriz-Maxima]

Good quarter.

[j.dizzle]

come on ariza

[ace3g]

Magic getting sloppy, odom playing defense, Magic lucky Kobe missed that easy bank runner

[lefty]

Gasol just STFO :lmao

[resistanze]

LOL Gasol.

[IronMexican]

Kobe has to go towards the body there.

[DrHouse]

Refs handing this one ot Orlando.

This is comical now.

[j.dizzle]

fuckkkkkk man

[TampaDude]

Magic choking it away now...Lakers will SWEEEEEEEEEP!!!!!

[lefty]

Refs handing this one ot Orlando.

This is comical now.

You should be banned for stupidity

[resistanze]

I just hope that DrHouse slips into a coma before the Lakers win this series.

[carrao45]

Refs handing this one ot Orlando.

This is comical now.

Not really. i see a fair game being called

[j.dizzle]

LA cant get a call to save their lives..I dont like biutching about refs but there have been a lot of gimmes to Orl

[lefty]

I just hope that DrHouse slips into a coma before the Lakers win this series.

:lmao

[portpower_11]

Hedo killed Magic in the last quarter


Fisher are right back after poor performance in the first three rounds.


Magic will choke this one, book it

[Allanon]

Man, I'm seriously into this game. This is some great play.

Whatever happens, great game by both teams.

[Kriz-Maxima]

People bitching about refs, on both sides, are truly annoying.

[YellowFever]

Attention Laker Fans:

Thou Shalt not blame the Refs!

We had and still have all the chances we need.

[kobesucks23]

the magic are choking

[IronMexican]

People bitching about refs, on both sides, are truly annoying.

Agreed.

[j.dizzle]

nice FT shooting guys!

[DrHouse]

Refs have missed a lot of calls that would probably go for LAL if the series were tied 1-1.

[1Parker1]

Ehh, this game isn't the refs fault. Magic offense is just choking in crunch time. :pctoss

[lefty]

On the left: Gasol in 10 years

On the right: Gasol 3 years ago

[YellowFever]

Man, I'm seriously into this game. This is some great play.

Whatever happens, great game by both teams.

i just got home and turned into it.

going to be a cool finish.

[carrao45]

Attention Laker Fans:

Thou Shalt not blame the Refs!

We had and still have all the chances we need.

Hey I agree

[portpower_11]

don't worry,

Lakers will get a few stops and win this one

[DrHouse]

This has been a good game to watch though.

[Kriz-Maxima]

Tie game. Lets see if the Magic can truly choke this one.

[ballhog]

Alston needs to take over.

[resistanze]

WTF Kobe?

[Allanon]

Thou Shalt not blame the Refs!



Amen. Now say an Our Father.

[IronMexican]

Why did Kobe shoot that 3? Things like that really piss me off. You can get that shot any time.

[Allanon]

Got Damn Pietrus Jordan.

[j.dizzle]

dumb shot kobe didnt that need

[lefty]

Allanon was right about Pietrus playing like MJ tonight :lol

[ballhog]

Refs have missed a lot of calls that would probably go for LAL if the series were tied 1-1.

Excuse me????

[carrao45]

Kobe has sucked besides the 4th quarter

[lefty]

Damn Rafer

[Death In June]

Joey with the bullshit call.

[carrao45]

kobe sucks tonight

[lefty]

Lewiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis

[carrao45]

fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck rashard lewis

[lefty]

Nice 1st half, Kobe :D

[resistanze]

Gasol = Shaq

[ballhog]

I'd like to take a baseball bat to Gasol's ugly bitchin' mug!!!!

[DrHouse]

Good game from ORL. I think this one is over.

Lewis is god like in the playoffs. Dude does not miss.

[IronMexican]

Kobe has sucked besides the 4th quarter

You mean 1st?

[kamikazi_player]

this game has been exciting to watch...to those who missed this game, i feel sorry for them.

[TampaDude]

Wow...that was a 2 by a cunt hair...watch that be the difference...I can smell it.

[resistanze]

I'd like to take a baseball bat to Gasol's ugly bitchin' mug!!!!
That would qualify as an extreme makeover.

[kamikazi_player]

Good game from ORL. I think this one is over.

Lewis is god like in the playoffs. Dude does not miss.
Kinda makes him worth that money that's given to him for his contract.

[resistanze]

Kinda makes him worth that money that's given to him for his contract.

Hell no. Not unless he wins Finals MVP :lol

[carrao45]

Kinda makes him worth that money that's given to him for his contract.

ehhh...

[timtonymanu]

if Alston made his free throw, the foot on the line wouldnt be such a big deal.

[lefty]

I'd like to take a baseball bat to Gasol's ugly bitchin' mug!!!!

I thought it was already done :wtf

So he is naturally ugly ?????????

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Kinda makes him worth that money that's given to him for his contract.

Which sounds insane the more you think about it, Lewis worth 118M?!?!

He is playing like a stud in these playoffs.

[DrHouse]

Agreed been a great game by ORL. They are very good offensively.

[carrao45]

that was a lucky call. wow. crawford is a terrible ref

[lefty]

Bullshit !!!!!!!

[Death In June]

Surprise, surprise.

[ballhog]

Clean block. BULLSHIT

[resistanze]

Kobe = LeBron

[jman3000]

:lmao :lmao :lmao

[kamikazi_player]

LOL 5 missed FT's!

[Stump]

Kobe got bailed out on that call

[Kriz-Maxima]

Tsk tsk tsk Kobe.

Game over.

[lefty]

Very nice 1st half Kobe :lmao

[ace3g]

bad call, kobe made contact with Howard, Howard gets all ball, should be a jump ball

[IronMexican]

Kobe with a miss....jesus. I try not to bash him, but it's hard.

[YellowFever]

Kobe sucking tonight..LoL.

[kamikazi_player]

I was just joking about Lewis's contract

[Cry Havoc]

FUCK you Dr House.

How do you like Kobe getting that whistle on the block by Howard?

Fuck you. Take your pussy ref whining shit elsewhere.

[DrHouse]

Kobe didn't deserve those F/T's. There was no foul on that play.

[ballhog]

Hahahaha Kobe missing FT's.

[Ghazi]

That call was weak

3 of the calls on Howard have been weak IMO.

[resistanze]

Wasted a good effort from Gasol.

[Cry Havoc]

FUCK you Dr House.

How do you like Kobe getting that whistle on the block by Howard?

Fuck you. Take your pussy ref whining shit elsewhere.

[TampaDude]

Kobe just gave that point back to the Magic.

I can't believe he has missed 5 FTs this game...he's usually $$$.

[TheProfessor]

How in the world is Joey Crawford still an official in this league?

[j.dizzle]

did lebron jack kobes jersey & play tonight..wtf are these missed FT's hahaha bitch

[lefty]

Kobe didn't deserve those F/T's. There was no foul on that play.

Huh?

Somebody, help us find the REAL DrHouse !!!!

[Allanon]

Magic missed FT's in game 2. Kobe blowing chunks on his free throws tonight, WTF?

[lefty]

SVG will design a play for Lee

:D

[ballhog]

Kobe didn't stick out his lower jaw far enough on that freethrow.

[ffadicted]

Kobe 50% from the line?

.......... :depressed

[kamikazi_player]

Huh?

Somebody, help us find the REAL DrHouse !!!!
The real drhouse is making a thread about bad officiating again.

[TampaDude]

SVG will design a play for Lee

:D

Only if he wants to lose this game. :lol

[Allanon]

Somebody's probably gonna make a gif of Kobe banging his head there.

[YellowFever]

I can feel it coming.......

[lefty]

Lewis WTF ?????????????

[resistanze]

Lewis is too damn SOFT.

[Kriz-Maxima]

uh oh.

[BUMP]

Lakers playing defense

[ballhog]

Orlando took too much time on that one.

[kamikazi_player]

LMAO Gasol

[ginobme]

big time choke by the LA....so far

[Kriz-Maxima]

Kobe, this one is one you.

[resistanze]

Kobe is CHOKING like a motherfucker. Jesus.

[lefty]

Mike Jordan Pitrus !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Kobe just let Gasol lay there.

Wow.

[ffadicted]

Kobeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee......

don't choke on me boy

[Allanon]

SVG will design a play for Lee

:D

Mikael Jordan is in, Lee is out :blah

[carrao45]

kobe sucks big giant throbbing dick

[IronMexican]

Fuck you, Kobe. Fuck you. Call me a fucking Kobe hater. I really don't give a shit. What a shitty performance when it mattered.

[TampaDude]

HUGE FTs for Pietrus here...4 point Orlando lead!

[YellowFever]

Kobe REALLY sucking.

[DrHouse]

Damn Kobe.

You just lost the game for us.

[ballhog]

Wow. Still nervous.

[j.dizzle]

10 missed free-throws is unacceptable by professional athletes..Oh well peaceeee out guys

[Kriz-Maxima]

Lakers had it, and let it slip.

[kamikazi_player]

I expect Kobe not to choke like he did tonite again.

[DrHouse]

If I could swap Kobe's 1st and 4th quarters I would.

He literally lost the game for us. 5 missed F/T's, TO's at the worst time. I can pinpoint this loss directly on his play.

Everyone else showed up tonight.

[lefty]

Kobe with a 4 pt play


Because Joey Craford said so :D

[resistanze]

Kobe just overthinks shit. Tries to be the perfect hero.

[TampaDude]

Don't worry...the refs will pull some bullshit here to hand the Lakers the win.

[YellowFever]

Take it easy IM.

One bad game and you're all over him.

Relax....Orlando really needed this game and played like it.

[TampaDude]

Kobe with a 4 pt play


Because Joey Crawford said so :D

^ this

[ballhog]

Kobe with a 4 pt play


Because Joey Craford said so :D

:downspin:

[Death In June]

Sucks hearing what an arena should sound like, and remembering how uninspired our fans are.

[portpower_11]

Wow, Mickael

He is better than anyone from Magic!

[ginobme]

here it comes the magic get screwed in 3..2...1

[Ghazi]

Fuck you, Kobe. Fuck you. Call me a fucking Kobe hater. I really don't give a shit. What a shitty performance when it mattered.

He just missed some shots, no big deal.

[ffadicted]

Kobester shitting the bed in the 4th
Not a Kobe hater, just stating what everyone else already stated too lolol

[kamikazi_player]

Fuck you, Kobe. Fuck you. Call me a fucking Kobe hater. I really don't give a shit. What a shitty performance when it mattered.
:tu

[IronMexican]

I'm surprised I didn't see Kobe make a gesture towards Pau about not calling a time out, or something along those lines when he fell.

[DrHouse]

Lakers played well enough to win. Their closer just didn't come through tonight.

But to be fair, he's only human. We're so used to seeing him perform in the clutch it's almost a surprise when he doesn't.

[j.dizzle]

Kobe just overthinks shit. Tries to be the perfect hero.
:lol your right..he tries to play like spike lee is filming him every game..fool needs to chill back & dont give a shit what the media says..

[Libri]

Over!

[kamikazi_player]

LOL Orlando, would it be so much to get an offensive rebound?

[DrHouse]

Kobe just didn't have it tonight.

The Lakers will come out swinging on Thursday though.

This one is over in 6.

[ffadicted]

LOL LA CENTRAL
That last possession was lulzX10

[Kriz-Maxima]

Had they gotten one more 3 pointer they would had hit it.

[ginobme]

oh shit.. .4 pt two

[lefty]

Alston WTF :lmao

[TampaDude]

Mother...fucker...can the Magic get a fucking rebound??? :lol

[ballhog]

Kobe scores!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kamikazi_player]

don't put .4 on the clock plz

[IronMexican]

Kobe reminds me of Brett Favre when he throws an interception and he makes those stupid ass hand signs, even though everyone knows it was his fault.

[YellowFever]

Good Game.

Glad I caught the end of it.

[Libri]

What the hell are they reviewing?

[lefty]

Fisher with the 0.2 :D

[YellowFever]

0.2 LoL... Spurs fans with a sigh of relief everywhere.

[DrHouse]

Magic haven't impressed me at all.

They shoot 75% in the 1st half, get some questionable calls, and win because Kobe uncharacteristically chokes.

[kamikazi_player]

I love that mortal kombat song they are playing in the background

[kamikazi_player]

miss the ft

[ballhog]

How can you foul in 0.3 seconds?? Oh, yeah...Lakers.

[j.dizzle]

i got a question..why the does pau gasol only shoot 11 times??????? he went 9 for 11 & is incredibly consistent every game....He needs to man up & get atleast 15-20 touches a game cuz LA should of won this shit

[kamikazi_player]

Gg!

[ginobme]

Magic haven't impressed me at all.

They shoot 75% in the 1st half, get some questionable calls, and win because Kobe uncharacteristically chokes.

You really shouldn't be worried. The only think that would give me pause, is giving a young team confidence...that's all.

[Kriz-Maxima]

Congratulations Dwight Howard, you just gave the Magic more success than Shaq ever did.

[Banzai]

good game.

[resistanze]

Kobe reminds me of Brett Favre when he throws an interception and he makes those stupid ass hand signs, even though everyone knows it was his fault.

:lmao

+1

[YellowFever]

I'm really......REALLY glad for Howard.

He actually did what Shaq couldn't.

Win a finals game as a Magic.

[IronMexican]

i got a question..why the does pau gasol only shoot 11 times??????? he went 9 for 11 & is incredibly consistent every game....He needs to man up & get atleast 15-20 touches a game cuz LA should of won this shit

Because Kobe is the GOAT.

[ballhog]

Magic haven't impressed me at all.

They shoot 75% in the 1st half, get some questionable calls, and win because Kobe uncharacteristically chokes.

Fakers can't bitch about the refs. Enough already.

[TampaDude]

Well, like I said before...if the Magic were gonna win a game this series, it would be this one. Lakers in 5. Book it.

[iggypop123]

5 guys almost got 20 points. shocking the lakers were in it. gotta give them credit for being in it but the Magic played a perfect game

[DrHouse]

What confidence can they have after this game?

LOL they shot as well as they possibly could and it was still down to the wire.

[lefty]

Congratulations Dwight Howard, you just gave the Magic more success than Shaq ever did.

That's true


Damn :lol

[kamikazi_player]

Well, like I said before...if the Magic were gonna win a game this series, it would be this one. Lakers in 5. Book it.
:lol says the person who thought lakers were going to sweep

[resistanze]

What confidence can they have after this game?

LOL they shot as well as they possibly could and it was still down to the wire.

What if they shoot like that again? Kobe better not think of playing like that again.

[DrHouse]

I want to see Lakers in 6 so I can be there.

[Cry Havoc]

Lakers played well enough to win. Their closer just didn't come through tonight.

But to be fair, he's only human. We're so used to seeing him perform in the clutch it's almost a surprise when he doesn't.

Actually, no. You're wrong again. Kobe is earning the reputation of being a choker in big games.

[Ghazi]

good game.

[DrHouse]

What if they shoot like that again? Kobe better not think of playing like that again.

What are the odds of a team shooting 70+% 4 straight times?

You tell me partner.

[YellowFever]

Well, like I said before...if the Magic were gonna win a game this series, it would be this one. Lakers in 5. Book it.


Agreed.

Magics were going to come out strong and did.

I predicted 6 before the start.

Orlando is too good to win just one game.

[ginobme]

What confidence can they have after this game?

LOL they shot as well as they possibly could and it was still down to the wire.

How bout the fact they forced the all mighty lakers to overtime in LA and pulled out a close one tonight, and the shots were falling, and Kobe choked it up worse than Chris Webber. They made shots, LA couldn't keep pace. 2-1 Lakers.

[kamikazi_player]

70% chance of them shooting 70% again :D

[Allanon]

Great game guys.

Magic wanted this shit WAY more than the Lakers and they got Mickael Jordan tonight...hard to beat that.

I'm off to go cry in my beer. :cry :cry :cry

[IronMexican]

Oh well sons. I am mellowed out a bit. At least we get a Sunday game.

[TampaDude]

The Magic set a new NBA Finals record for shooting %, and still only won by 4 points. That's a scary thought for Magic fans.

[IronMexican]

Lakers lose cuz IronMex didnt make the Game thread.


Iron didn't start the GT, the lakers will lose

:cry

[Jacob1983]

Who would have thought that Howard would have a better percentage at the FT line in a game in the Finals than Kobe "the rapist" Bryant?

[Brazil]

Damn Kobe.

You just lost the game for us.

Maybe it's the result of playing him 48 mn the last game

[Allanon]

Lakers lose cuz IronMex didnt make the Game thread.

Fucking slacker.

[Kriz-Maxima]

The perfect scenario for people who can't stand Shaq, like myself, is the Lakers winning it now. Dwight already became the most successful center for the Magic and Kobe gets his 4th ring.

Make it happen basketball gods.

[iggypop123]

all about shooting. the magic just made shots. they were at home but a scrub did go nuts with alston. they had the best shooting game in finals history and it was close. i just give credit to lakers for being in it cause it was a historical onslaught by the magic

[KSeal]

lol, Kobe will never be close to the GOAT turning the ball over in crucial situations in the finals. That is now two games in a row that man has been a turn over machine when it counted the most, laaaaaaame.

[lefty]

I had a beer just before the game


Now I'm having one for each remaining game

[Ghazi]

The Magic set a new NBA Finals record for shooting %, and still only won by 4 points. That's a scary thought for Magic fans.

I've learned to take these kind of stats with a grain of salt.

After all they almost won Game 2 shooting 42%...

[iggypop123]

Maybe it's the result of playing him 48 mn the last game

maybe, considering it was every other day and they added travel to this. makes you wonder why in the world would they give 3 days off for game 2 but on a travel day only give 1 day off.

[Jacob1983]

At least the Magic can say that they have won a game in the NBA Finals now. The Cavs are now the only team that has been to the Finals but have never won a game.

[Allanon]

I had a beer just before the game


Now I'm having one for each remaining game

Drink 1 for me too, my beer is too salty from me crying into it...just kidding about the F*you part, btw. :lol

[DrHouse]

I'm disappointed the Lakers lost this one but not discouraged about the series.

When the Lakers lost Game 2 to Denver I was seriously worried because they were being outplayed on both ends of the floor. I had very real doubts that they could win that series.

With the Magic I don't get the same feeling. They shot 63% from the field, Kobe missed 5 F/T's, and Kobe made some dumb TO's to close the game. And they barely squeaked by.

[ballhog]

I've learned to take these kind of stats with a grain of salt.

After all they almost won Game 2 shooting 42%...

Right.:toast

[redzero]

More like Chokebe, right?

[TJastal]

What confidence can they have after this game?

LOL they shot as well as they possibly could and it was still down to the wire.

Turn the tables around a sec, if Kobe doesn't have that monster first half, this game would have been a blow out.

Lets assume the magic won't shoot like that again this series, well I don't think Kobe is going to have another half like that again either.

[iggypop123]

the key for the next game is foul trouble. gasol got 2 fast along with bynum and howard has yet to to encounter foul trouble after game 1.

[iggypop123]

Turn the tables around a sec, if Kobe doesn't have that monster first half, this game would have been a blow out.

Lets assume the magic won't shoot like that again this series, well I don't think Kobe is going to have another half like that again either.

1 player is more likely to go nuts than an entire team for an entire game. kobe was nuts for a half

[IronMexican]

More like Chokebe, right?

:lmao for some reason, this made me laugh. Probably cause it was so unoriginal:lol

[DPG21920]

Lakers played very well. They shot 51% from the field and competed hard. Magic just played better. We will see who cools down and to what degree. Lakers would have to melt down just to have a 1% chance to lose this series.

[DrHouse]

Kobe deserves to get reamed on that last play.

That was an unheard of choke. Not only did he lose the ball, Gasol retrieved it and passed it to him and he BOBBLED IT AGAIN and gave it away to Pietrus.

Unheard of choke. That was 1000x worse than Lee's play.

[Brazil]

maybe, considering it was every other day and they added travel to this. makes you wonder why in the world would they give 3 days off for game 2 but on a travel day only give 1 day off.

I don't know who is making the NBA scheduling but he is stupid at best no logic at all. I definitely think big part of the bad Kobe 2nd half is on the 48 mn and the short time to rest

[Budkin]

I still can't believe the Magic held on to win. Even though they almost certainly won't win the series... this game gave huge amounts of experience for that team.

[redzero]

:lmao for some reason, this made me laugh. Probably cause it was so unoriginal:lol

I really wasn't trying at all.