Lakers-Nuggets Game 5: Post-Game Thread
by Sideout11 on May 27, 2009 9:14 PM PDT
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Finally we see Lamar Odom step up in a big playoff game. Not sure if it was becuase they were showing a video on his struggles or not, but whatever his motivation he needs to remember and channel that for the rest of the playoffs. In the pre-game poll I asked how many points Kobe would score becuase the less he scores, the better the Lakers do for obvious reasons. Tonight, he had what might be a playoff low 22 points on only 13 shots. There was no lack of scoring though as 5 different Lakers finished in double digits and Bynum came close with 9 points. I feel bad the he barely saw any 2nd-half PT, but so long as it's because of Odom's stellar play and not foul trouble, I'll get over it.
The game was close throughout, but once again the 4th quarter belonged to the Lakers used an 11-0 run at the start of the fourth to take command and the lead which they never relinquished. And if the Nuggets thought that if was only Kobe's scoring at the end of the game that could beat them then they were sorely mistaken as he made brilliant pass after brilliant pass as the Lakers pulled away.
Although the winner of Game 5 in a tied series goes on to win the series 83% of the time, I would like to see the Lakers finish this in 6. This will show that they can win coming off of a victory (yes it's been that long), plus the Magic look like they're about ready to close out the Cavs.
Here's the box score and recap.
Great Win and
Go Purple & Gold!
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I liked Pau’s monster screen on Jones when Kobe was bringing the ball up. Happened somewhere early in the game.
i liked...
that it was pretty tasteful and Pau-esque, but still got the job done. If that was K-mart, Jones would have really gone flying.
If it was Martin
It likely would have been illegal
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He would have lowered his shoulder
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
When Lamar remembers...
That he has a uniform on for work, good things can happen.
Well, we're waiting....
Whatever kind of candy LO ate before this game....
hook him up with 4 lbs of it for every game.
Surprise of the NIght:
Losing team is bitching about the refs.
Winning team thinks everything is marvey.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Well, they fixed those officiating issues up real quick!
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
$25K still goes a long way, even in this economy!
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll have a couple dozen fairly hilarious and thoroughly offensive comments about the officiating from Nuggetland tomorrow... They are having a Zambrano attack.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
They shot 39% from the field
and much worse in the 4th
’nuff said
Nick Adenhart - 1986 - 2009 R.I.P.
One would think... But it's SOOOOOO much easier to blame the Vast Conspiracy of Alien Forces Who Robbed You...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Yep
we all had our fair share of ref bashing in the last few days, but I don’t think I’ve heard “rigged” “horrific”, etc. other adjectives in our analysis.
Nick Adenhart - 1986 - 2009 R.I.P.
I thought they reffed it differently in Game 4
The Nuggets would throw their bodies in to the Lakers bigs, and get the call.
Tonight was the opposite, they allowed the Lakers bigs verticality, so that they were not rewarded for just chucking their bodies into the guys in the paint to make contact (which I think is correct).
But I can see how the Nuggets were confused.
And Kobe did not get any calls when it was highly likely he was hacked while driving.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I felt that calls Kobe should have got were of the reaching variety, and the calls Melo and co. wanted were of the “body” variety.
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
right!!
"One person working diligently alone can do wonders, but many people working harmoniously together can accomplish worlds."-Brandon Boyd"
by kobethebasketballmessiah on May 27, 2009 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
The only way I thought the game was called favorably for the Lakers were the fouls against Nene
His 5th and 6th were both suspect at best.
Although I will say, if you have 5 fouls, trying to draw a charge is just a foolish play. That’s easily a no call if he’s not trying to flop it up.
He flopped...
how can you take his side? =P. I don’t think the refs would have called anything had he not tried to flop. I didn’t see his 5th and they didn’t replay it.
oh okay you confused me...
I’m also glad they stopped with the bailout calls in fourth. Sometimes I feel Melo and Chauncey get a lot of them and I’m not gonna lie Kobe too.
I thought the officiating was great, even when the free throws were Lakers 20, Nuggets 23
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Yep JVG made a comment about how good the officiating was...
and I totally agreed. Kinda thought Melo flagrant’d Kobe though.
Yeah...
For all the talk of Kobe’s toughness, it’s STILL underrated in my opinion. He got hit hard and calmly hit two big free throws.
I agree, but...
somehow I think even if it was Raja Bell Kobe’s reaction wouldn’t have been any different.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Well, remember the Raja clothesline?
Most players would have gotten up and gone after Bell. Kobe didn’t. Got up, smiled, shook his head, dusted off his shoulders, went to the line, took it to him on the court.
This isn’t new for Kobe. He’s very tough, very poised.
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep, again more underrated toughness.
Though Kobe can get frustrated. Saw him do it to Shane Battier last series.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Yeah, but that's different than flying off the handle
And it’s also only when he can. He had techs to spare. As soon as he got up there with 5 techs, he said that’s not happening anymore. And it hasn’t. He’s just got that composure.
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
That's true...
I saw a specific moment in the fourth tonight where 3 or 4 tech Kobe would have picked up another.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Should have been a Flagrant 1
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kobe got bodyswiped by billups before driving and getting hit in the neck by melo – now that is toughness.
by kumquatsrus on May 27, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Kobe's too tough to flop
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe
but he was going for the ball and did get it. Unfortunately Kobe was swinging his arms up for the shot and propelled Melo’s arms into his face. Hard foul, yes. Unnecessary, I don’t think so.
It reminds me of Artest’s foul on Pau. I think that had they called a flagrant, the league would have rescinded anyways. I’m totally ok with the call.
that one drive to the hole
where kobe was pretty shakened, melo then checked on him he was ok..hardfoul yes, not flagrant.
"One person working diligently alone can do wonders, but many people working harmoniously together can accomplish worlds."-Brandon Boyd"
by kobethebasketballmessiah on May 27, 2009 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
you have to be aggressive against birdman
not just dunk it, but THROW IT DOWN
Lamar just tried to dunk it in the first half and he got denied
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No kidding!
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
He's a point-center!
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Well there you go!
Ironic, isn’t it, that just about anybody handling the ball on the break is better than our starting point guard.
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh god Fisher's taking a layup...
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
After that posterization of Birdman by Shannon Brown fans in section 315 did the birdman wing flap. They’re waking up
Nice!
People criticize Staples Center fans. Truth is, they’re just like their team. They don’t get too excited about the regular season, but they wake up when it matters.
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My buddy and me went nuts on that play
That is what UPS has done for us………deliver and this time with authority.
LOVE IT!
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead Nuggets 3-2
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:21 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
That's good stuff.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Birdman is going to get a tattoo of Lamar's handprint on his back
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
It was more of a head rub
As in, head rubs back side of armpit
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Animated gifs
usually from niketalk boards – my brother sends them to me via email
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm really impressed by how quickly they show up
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I think people that watch and record the game on their computer make them pretty easily.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
I need to get me some o' that
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I really want to win game 6, but..
the Nuggets are going to. After seeing the Lakers lose game 4/6 of round 2 and game 4 of this series, it’s the only way I can call it without lying to myself.
Can a leopard change its spots?
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Genius
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Lakers better win game 6 and I hope they win game 6 they need to ends this series
If they learned anything from the Houston series is that they need rest to get ready for the next series so expect the Lakers to come strong.
For the record, they get at least 2 days rest, regardless
But you’re right, 5 days would be better.
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and yes the fix is in with the referees since obviously they want the cavs one game away from losing the ecf to prevent lebron from meeting kobe in the finals.
Let's reverse engineer this conspiracy
And figure out why the NBA wants Orlando in the Finals.
I’ll do some research and find some connections
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
No matter who wins, the winner can go to Disneyland/Disneyworld and the NBA doesn't have to pay a bunch of airfare... Times are tight, pennies must be saved...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Oh, crap, I should have kept reading below...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Wait a minute...
the Magic is based in Orlando…
Orlando has Disney World….
Disney owns ABC and ESPN….
Oh what have I just uncovered?!
You did it. You freaking did it. I would be afraid now.
don’t let them trace this comment
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
BTW did anyone see Kobe's little Fonzie pose
towards Pau after his ESPN interview. If anyone (Gils?) can find a video or picture of that and post it here, I will rec it 1 million times.
You can only rec once, but I'll add mine, for sure
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Was it on court, or post game press conference?
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Right after the on-court, post-game interview
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I didn't see it I thought Fish got the ESPN post-game
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh I just rewound it, I see it
Hahahah, I’ll hunt it down.
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah!
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Walah?
Is that supposed to be French?
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
It's in the spirit of the Lakers and their international makeup
Not sure if it’s French but it’s definitely European.
I'm assuming it's "Voila"
Which is French. And yes, you do pronounce the “V”. It’s like “Walah,” except with the “V” pronounced at the front.
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I butchered the French language
Tony Parker is now going to take time away from his gorgeous wife to destroy me.
my new profile shot!
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Nice!
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
2
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Alright, home from the bar............Lakers won.
I think we can all say this win is on me. We are 1-0 when I take one for the team and watch the game from the bar.
You’re welcome.
Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny
We owe you. Make your reservations at the same bar for Game 6.
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hmmmmmmmmm
yeah, talk to my wife. If you can pull that one off, you are a better man than I.
Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny
Send my wife your wife's number. She'll make it happen.
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LOL....
I have an unruly 3 year old. Me being out at night means kid duty falls on my wife. In other words nights out are few and far between. However…………..she does like the Lakers so if I can convince her of the causality…………………………nah, not going to happen.
Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny
So I have been meaning to ask you..........
If we win the title, are you coming out for the parade??? Yeah I am serious.
Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny
I will be seriously considering it
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Well if you do..........let me know.
We’ll share a beer or 5.
Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny
Ok, not share per se. I mean you have a beer and I have one too.
Just wanted to clarify.
Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny
Definitely. For that matter, whenever the next time I get out to LA is, we'll do a local get together with blog peeps
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Fo sho.
Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny
Kobe puppet on Sports Center!!!
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I hope somebody YouTubes that...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
No doubt. It continues to be hilariously awesome.
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Bryant, Odom and Gasol teamed for all but seven of the Lakers’ points in the fourth. They opened on an 11-0 run for their first lead of the second half and it was capped by Shannon Brown’s(notes) jumper that beat the shot clock.
The Nuggets used a 13-6 run to close to 93-89. Linas Kleiza(notes) scored seven straight and Anthony had six in the spurt.
But then the Lakers regained control and finished off the victory. They improved to 20-0 in Game 5s at home when a series is tied 2-2.
Holy @#$%ing shit. That's one hell of a stat.
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Kobe really got air on both those alley oops, and also on a couple rebounds
He sure isn’t looking going-on-31, is he?
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Agree
Seeing Kobe get up big makes me so happy. We’re coming back strong next year.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Dude has been conserving his energy all season for this!
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely. He's playing smart, and people think he's getting old. He's got 'em all fooled.
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I knew someday we would look back and laugh at this
Don’t laugh too much yet, though. You can really roar when the Lakers close it out sometime this week. Hopefully sooner than later.
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heat of the moment...
you can’t really blame him.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Wow. 40% think Finals will be Nuggets vs. Magic
Must have voted before Game 5 ended
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Wait what am I missing?
How did the 5 get on your signature? Or is that for the next game?
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
5 wins to go. Just added it.
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I get it now. duh.
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
5 more wins = parade
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't find the Fonzie one, sorry. This'll be the last one. Maybe in the future I'll just make a separate post with these gifs
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
They are paid - room and board
And they sign a contract, they don’t necessarily have to engage in anything more than kissing
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
It is
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Maybe Fisher should stay in foul trouble and force Phil to leave Shannon out on the floor
Shannon was big so was Lamar now they just need to do it one more time.
"Defense Wins Championships"
our defense certainly won it this game tonight (4th quarter) and moved us a game away from the Finals.
Lamar Odom, welcome to the LAL/DEN series
He always plays very well when he is aggressive, so I would love to see him play like this on Friday. I would love to close this thing out in their house, but we will see.
I was glad to see a better called game and in the second half the officials finally started to let the guys play for once.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead Nuggets 3-2
was worried about Lamar..
when he came in and got a quick first foul. But he didn’t let anything slow him down tonight. Not missed layups, not fouls, not anything. Beating a dead horse here, but we need that effort constantly.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
If you expect that effort constantly
You are going to be disappointed.
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
agreed...
why I’m predicting lakers will lose game 6 :(
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
We can still hope
But here I’ll consult whowins.com for historical probabilities of teams up 3-2 playing Game 6 away, looks about 60% of the time teams in that situation have won.
With these Lakers, it’s probably more like 50%
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah 50% Is just about right for these Lakers because they may
show up and get the win or they won’t and game 7 here we come but we can only hope the Lakers close this out in 6.
That is the sad part
He played aggresive and very well when Bynum when down during the season. I just don’t know why he cant’ do that everytime out.
On a side note on Odom. I can’t believe the amount of candy this guy consumes. I mean I thought I had a sweet tooth.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead Nuggets 3-2
KOBE'S GAME TONIGHT
was just fabulous. he is the best decoy in the nba. he can be a great facilitator, as he proved tonight. we needed lamar and derek to step up and they were big for us tonight. gasol was much more dominant, thanks to his defense. he simply was much more active and aggressive tonight. the way the lakers played the 4th quarter reminded me why they finished the season with the best record in their conference. props to shannon brown for stifling billups. he seemed to be the one who ignited the lakers, the crowd, and our defense.
i will add..
that kobe bryant was a true leader tonight. this is what i’ve been asking of him. he took a much more vocal role on the court tonight (including the sideline). he was on all of his guys, encouraging them all and pushing them all to play hard, to play to win.
Phil Jackson deserves all kinds of credit for a career of experimenting. Think about Shannon Brown. Since entering the league in 2006, he has started just nine games, and played a total of about 900 minutes. He couldn’t get off Mike Brown’s bench in Cleveland. Ditto Scott Skiles’ in Chicago, and Larry Brown’s in Charlotte. But in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, Brown plays 14 big minutes of the second half, and delivers a huge dunk and lots of useful energy. During Brown’s time on the floor, the Lakers outscored the Nuggets by 13.
Wow. That's an impressive number.
Source?
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice.
Well the Lakers pull off another trade that has big dividends. I had no idea who Shannon Brown was before we got him. Boy had he stepped up big because at the time of the trade I thought Morrison would be getting more playing time, not the other way around.
I have seen nothing but good things when I see him on the court. This guy is a player.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead Nuggets 3-2
Brown had some flat out amazing defensive sequences....
against Chauncy
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
I can’t believe Lamar has someone that goes out of his way to get him all his sweets.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2009/news/story?id=4210985
I hadn't seen this yet
I’m laughing so hard I’m crying. Lamar cracks me up!
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Hate to be an old timer nag here
But nutrition plays a HUGE part in behavior and performance.
It really could be the key to Lamar’s inconsistency, I am not kidding.
Someone needs to convince him to change his diet. It could change his career.
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by Gils_Keloids on May 27, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I was a bit curious....
So I went over the the Nuggets blog to see their takes on the game……
Hey NuggBuckets, they can bitch about the Refs with the best of them.
Well, we're waiting....
as expected
i was watching the entire game and some plays wherein kobe could’ve gotten fouled werent called. they just filtter up the entire game make it appear atleast amongst themselves there was bad officiating. the lakers should be getting some calls there too and the ref seem to let go.
"One person working diligently alone can do wonders, but many people working harmoniously together can accomplish worlds."-Brandon Boyd"
by kobethebasketballmessiah on May 27, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I was just doing the same thing
and I was honestly cracking up. Now they now what we were talking about after game 5.
Our homecourt so we get the calls.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead Nuggets 3-2
haha!!
"One person working diligently alone can do wonders, but many people working harmoniously together can accomplish worlds."-Brandon Boyd"
by kobethebasketballmessiah on May 27, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
More LeBron and Kobe puppets on Sports Center!!
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Da da da da da da......LOL
I wonder how many commercials were made.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead Nuggets 3-2
ESPN has the video for one of these Sports Center clips
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4210546&categoryid=2459788
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Gotta watch that!
After the Sports Center song, you get a different ending to the chalk one.
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
there are lot's of those puppet commericals in youtube
"One person working diligently alone can do wonders, but many people working harmoniously together can accomplish worlds."-Brandon Boyd"
by kobethebasketballmessiah on May 27, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Your flat ass square state internet feed must be buggin'
Cause I got the 3 rings/cookie ad after the Sports Center song. Could be they are rotating them though……………………..nah, must be a Kansas thing.
Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny
Haha
Yeah, that must be it…
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
don't you love it when you do a smart ass post and then realize you put it in the wrong place... :-)
Should be under Josh’s last post.
Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny
I tried it again and I keep getting the 3 rings/cookie again.............sigh.
Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny
Close browser, re-open, try again from scratch
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I saw it.
Funny stuff: “I am really trying to be a friend LeBron.” LOL
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead Nuggets 3-2
Damn still not getting anything but the 3 rings............
On another note I just realized that Kobe is David Alan Grier. Anyone know who Lebron is?
Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny
Got the new one...
Really not that good. Just Kobe says “I’m trying to be a friend here Lebron” at the end.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Check this one out. Just found it.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4211226&categoryid=2459788
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead Nuggets 3-2
Just looked it up...
Lebron is Keenan Thompson from SNL.
Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny
NICE!!
Memory Lane… hilarious!
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoops... should have gone under weazel
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Just saw a replay of the Gasol > Brown fast break dunk
Gasol looks around to give the ball up for just a split second, then says, “F that, I’m taking this bitch!”
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haha noticed that too
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2009/kobe-and-lebron-puppets-for-nike-basketball/
Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQA4w1qwfFc
Lol Charles Barkley vs Dwyane Wade
HILAROUS!!
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope Game six is chippy.
Our guys play better when they are testy. Just hope Kobe keeps his mouth shut. I think he will.
Good points about Kobe’s game at FB&G
When Denver went up 7 in the third, I expected (and wanted) Kobe to take over. But he just calmly made the right play, play after play, chipping away and putting immense pressure on Denver to defend our length inside while overdefending Kobe. And what an advantage length is – we controlled the paint at both ends with it in the fourth quarter.
Kobe continues to prove that he is the preeminent closer in the game. Every time down he knew the double was coming, but brilliantly let the full trap come as far out as possible – all to give the other 4 as long as possible to beat 3. A lesser player would have skipped the ball out as soon as the double started. But he is a Man, directing and inspiring his teammates as a true leader – telling Pau and Odom to make plays and putting them in a position to do so. He is everything Henry (Abbott) thinks that he is not.
Just finished George Karl's post game conference....
He can be kind of a douche’. I always liked him, but every answer has this “you people are all beneath me” attitude to them. I also love how he whined about the officiating for like 5 minutes without really whining. Lots of subtle references like “well I will have no trouble motivating my players now”, etc….
Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny
NuggBuckets would enjoy that, I'm sure
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Did anyone see Kobe with the clip board during a time out?
He was in Bynum’s butt during that time out. I truly love seeing him do that. This man wants to win.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 27, 2009 11:42 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, that's one I'd LOVE for Gils to get an animated GIF of
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by Josh Tucker on May 27, 2009 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Agree 100%
Where is the mic for that hudle?
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 27, 2009 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I know right… They always pull out the “wired” stuff when coaches are talking in time outs that aren’t as interesting. I would LOVE to hear that one.
I don't think they ever mic players for playoff games...
i know i wouldn’t agree to it. no distractions.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
I'd rather see...
the gif of when Gasol wanted to dish out the ball to Kobe, but Kobe told his ass to take it to the hole.
Well, we're waiting....
yes he was holding on to that clip board as if he were coaching. :) that was fun to watch..
"One person working diligently alone can do wonders, but many people working harmoniously together can accomplish worlds."-Brandon Boyd"
by kobethebasketballmessiah on May 28, 2009 2:17 AM PDT up reply actions
What happened to Lebron's pre game picture taking antics?
I have not seen that in a while. I wonder why?
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 27, 2009 11:43 PM PDT reply actions
Anyone else find if off that Lamar after the dunk on Birdman, while setting up to shoot the free throw, he wiped his sweaty head with his shorts? Isn’t that just a bit odd and talk about being flexible!
probably the same reason i wipe my face on my shorts when i play...
my shirt gets too damn sweaty :)
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Have to love Lamar’s response :
“I just looked it. I had to suck it up. Couldn’t pick the paper up anymore. Didn’t want to answer the phone. Couldn’t watch ESPN. Couldn’t watch TV for a little bit, right? I took it like a man. I just had to. This is my tenth season. Game 6. I haven’t been playing well. My back’s just to the wall. Put my focus cap on, came out and just went after it.”
It's not just Nuggets fans that think the refs stole Game 5
“The Lakers paid $50,000 to win that game. They got their money’s worth,” said a Denver player, not wanting to be identified for fear of retribution from the league.
The following is a list of professional athletes I hate more than Kobe Bryant:
whoever that player is-sorry for hating, he is as stupid as a lamb about to be taken to the slaughter..
"One person working diligently alone can do wonders, but many people working harmoniously together can accomplish worlds."-Brandon Boyd"
by kobethebasketballmessiah on May 28, 2009 2:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Given that their coach complained for 5 to 10 minutes, is it supposed to surprise us that a player did, too?
Funny, after Game 4 you were pointing the finger at coaches and players for complaining, and the rest of us for doing the same. Now, you feel you have license to complain. Convenient.
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definitely not
"One person working diligently alone can do wonders, but many people working harmoniously together can accomplish worlds."-Brandon Boyd"
by kobethebasketballmessiah on May 28, 2009 2:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Seems it's not just the Nugget players losing their composure.
JVG said the game was well-officiated and he burys the Lakers any chance he gets.
so...
not only is this Nugget a chickensh*t, but he furthers the impression that the entire roster is mostly filled with whiners, crybabies, wannabe-thugs, and trash talking b*tches.
I personally hope the NBA fines the entire franchise $100k for that incendiary comment, implying that the league is fixed. Maybe then the Nuggets might finally clean house, getting rid of the trash (Melo, Smith, Andersen, Martin, Nene, etc.)
I can't emphasize this enough - I know it is a lost cause with you anyways
YOUR TEAM SHOT 39% FROM THE FIELD
YOUR TEAM DIDN’T MAKE A FG FOR THE FIRST 5 MIN OF THE 4TH
Nick Adenhart - 1986 - 2009 R.I.P.
by swiss mcgee on May 28, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
hey boys and girls
check this out, maybe this is a bit of topic but maybe worth your 5 minutes-
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-40-148/Kobe-Bryant—Still-Distant—After-All-These-Years.html
"One person working diligently alone can do wonders, but many people working harmoniously together can accomplish worlds."-Brandon Boyd"
by kobethebasketballmessiah on May 28, 2009 2:36 AM PDT reply actions
"One person working diligently alone can do wonders, but many people working harmoniously together can accomplish worlds."-Brandon Boyd"
by kobethebasketballmessiah on May 28, 2009 2:37 AM PDT reply actions
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