Lakers 119, Nuggets 92: Game 6 Post-Game Thread
by Josh Tucker on May 29, 2009 9:00 PM PDT
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I'm looking for any negatives here, and I'm just not finding them. (I'm sure Brittney will help us out with that one!) There's a LOT to be said about this game, and we'll be talking about it, about the entire series, and then about the upcoming Finals soon enough.
Tonight, I'm going to leave this to you guys. Tell us what you liked the most about the game. Scour the box scores, highlight your favorite numbers. Use the "Rec" feature, and maybe we'll pull together the favorite comments in a future post.
But don't stick around too long – we're back to the Finals, this team has been tested, and they have risen to the challenge... I expect y'all to be gettin' your drink on, like I will be!
No drunk posting...
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Yeah class act bro and thanks
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers beat Nuggets 4-2. NBA Finals June 4th.
The fans were great
I have not heard a louder crowd when their team was down, I mean that sincerely.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 29, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Standing ovation
I really liked that eventhough the game was out of reach they stayed and showed their appreciation.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 29, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks. Nuggets were a terrific team this year. Too bad about what the Blazers did to them in 2009-10 though, my condolences for 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
Congrats to the Nuggets and their fans too
Exciting team and great fans, you guys had a great season
Nick Adenhart - 1986 - 2009 R.I.P.
Classy man
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
by vlad IS my man on May 29, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Ariza over Turkoglu
Before this series I would of preferred to play the Cavs. But after seeing that Ariza could stay infront of Melo and do a decent job I think that he can defenitely guard a much slower Turkoglu. I would much rather play the Magic.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 29, 2009 9:04 PM PDT reply actions
Oh yeah
Jameer ripped the Lakers UP. I remember.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 29, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes and Alston is like JR Smith
He is only good for one great offensive outburst. Even though JR had a great game tonight Billups didn’t.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 29, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not surprised Chauncey didn't show up.
This is becoming a habit.
It’s why Detroit wasn’t the same. He and Rasheed can’t close anymore.
Who's next?
Yes and teams have learned how to play him on D
Just put a faster guard on him. But the decline of his speed has made it so that he no longer requires to be double teamed when he posts up other PG’s.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 29, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I think of Turkoglu as Nowitzki if he was a 3/4
Who would be best guarding that?
And as stated in the fourth quarter thread, I don’t think it’s automatic you will have a smooth ride. Pietrus, Lee, Lewis are all guys who can credibly rotate guarding Kobe. And if a team collapses on Howard, he has improved a lot finding the open shooter outside.
I would not put Ariza on Rashard
Rashard can post up and Turkoglu doesn’t and Ariza could never block Rashard and Odom could. But Pietrus is dangerous.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 29, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
If you watched that game without looking at the scoreboard
You would think the Lakers won by 27 points
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
George Karl cares about his team
You can tell that much.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I'm eating my words...
…happily. My reverse jinx totally worked. I went barhopping last night telling anyone that would listen to me that the Lakers would for sure lose tonight.
Championshp here we come. There are no doubts about this team right now.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Doubts will come again for the fans
As soon as the Lakers lose again.
So I hope the doubts don’t come again, if you know what I mean.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 29, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
NBA Finals are 5 days away
Well, this was an entertaining series to say the least. We saw the Lakers play well and not so well. I think they definatly have learned a lot through the first three rounds of the playoffs and will carry that into the Finals.
I am so freakin happy to see them come together for a SOLID 48-minute game on the road to close out this series.
Props to the whole team as they all played very well.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers beat Nuggets 4-2. NBA Finals June 4th.
Perfect time to hold onto it.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers beat Nuggets 4-2. NBA Finals June 4th.
Lakers really did a great job of responding to runs...
The nuggets came from down 20 to within 9 during the third, but were down 14 at the break because the Lakers closed the quarter well and regained some momentum.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
And the Nuggets had some really terrible fouls.
Perhaps with more experience they’ll stop doing that crap. K-Mart grabbing Miss Sasha’s ankle? Bird with the poor screen? JR with the obvious reach? Give ’em the game boys.
Miss Sasha?
And here everyone was calling you a class act. Way to prove ’em wrong!
by G.A.-43 on May 29, 2009 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Miss Sasha works for me!
Way to be a class act, NuggBuckets!
Strength & Honor
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by Josh Tucker on May 30, 2009 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Waiting for the signature change
Is like trying to watch water boil …
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 30, 2009 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh snap!
That water took a LOOOOOONNNNNNGGGGGG time!!
Strength & Honor
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by Josh Tucker on May 30, 2009 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions
It happened while I wasn't looking
HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 30, 2009 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions
By the way
pslakerfan got a shot of the “Fonzie” pose by Kobe from Game 5 (scroll down)
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 30, 2009 12:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Just for posterity, not to gloat, but just for the record, because it should not be forgotten
J.R. Smith guaranteed something.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
That his summer will start early.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers beat Nuggets 4-2. NBA Finals June 4th.
Low blow
AI’s Nuggets wouldn’t have gotten this far
Strength & Honor
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Somewhere, Allen Iverson is too busy being irrelevant to care
Strength & Honor
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Another observation
Winning in six games still means the other team is very good.
Sometimes people think it’s disrespectful, but as you can feel right now, winning in six games is not a cakewalk.
Only in hindsight does victory seem inevitable or assured.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I said this in the 4th quarter thread but its worth repeating. In the first half we had 11 turnovers, we ended with 13.
And for all the Phil second-guessers
He has his team peaking at just the right time.
The man knows how to balance discipline with support.
If he goes and rips the Lakers for their effort earlier, he might lose their ear later on. If he doesn’t get up in Lamar’s ear in the Denver series, they might not pick up the energy.
He’s like the tallest jockey you’ve ever seen, who knows his horse, and what the horse needs to make it down the stretch.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Hey,
When Sasha, Fish hit 3’s 2 games in a row, we have to be peaking.
And LO hits 2, Trevor hits 3?
Who's next?
not always man…he’s 0-2 in his last two finals appearances…here’s to hoping he makes it 1 out of his last 3.
True
This appearance is as much a chance for redemption for Phil as it is for Kobe (and the rest of the Lakers).
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 29, 2009 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Nike's getting nervous.
They are releasing ALL of the puppet commercials. There were two more tonight,
Who's next?
Speaking of that...
You would think that the Cavs are leading the series the way that Lebron is being talked about.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 29, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny stuff
I just love the one of Lil Dez. I couldn’t stop laughing at the fact that he wouldn’t shut up. Then when he saw all the shoes….LMAO!
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers beat Nuggets 4-2. NBA Finals June 4th.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 29, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
NuggBuckets,
You’re a stand up guy.
A lot of “fans” would be nowhere to be found.
You’re a credit to your team.
I didn’t think you were a troll anyway, but you definitely have my respect as a basketball fan.
Who's next?
I just like good basketball.
LA was the better team tonight when it counted. Denver is still young and too emotional. I have no idea where Melo was on defense tonight. And somehow Chauncey didn’t look like Smooth for any of the last 5 quarters.
Always next year. Now I just have to figure out what to do with myself until October.
Denver Will Improve
eh, this loss for Denver reminds me of our last loss last year. It turned out all right for us, I’m sure it will for Denver. They should be a power for some time, should be fun, and a reminder to the Lakers to win now, it isn’t going to get any easier.
Houston and Portland
look to me to be real tough for the next few seasons also. If they are healthy that is. The West is going to remain a gauntlet for awhile.
spanks much
I strive to entertain.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 29, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
now we can breathe!!
"One person working diligently alone can do wonders, but many people working harmoniously together can accomplish worlds."-Brandon Boyd"
by kobethebasketballmessiah on May 29, 2009 9:22 PM PDT reply actions
Congrats Lakers
You looked like the best team in the west all year, and tonight you finally won the official bragging rights. I bet this moment has been a long time coming for some of you, and for the rest of you, it’s what you expected all season long.
If the Cavs don’t make it, I’ll pull for you guys the whole way. Good luck and have fun.
Kobe says in his post game conference sometimes he texts Pau at 3am to tell him to be ready for the game tomorrow.
If I were the Lakers
I’d be rooting for Cleveland. Cleveland cannot matchup with anyone inside, and Odom/Gasol killed the Cavs this season. Bryant played okay, but neither Z nor Varejao can do much against Pau or Lamar (and I can’t remember if Bynum played them). And LeBron really struggled to get to the rim.
Plus look at the coaches. Would you rather face Stan, or Mike Brown? Not to say that Phil is the better coach, but Orlando will definitely make LA sweat for it every game, and adjust very well on the fly. Plus that three ball is really dangerous.
Bork bork bork!
orl is the better match-up
Im going to do a full write up later her’s a taste.
1.pg adv even- 1st time in playoffs lakers get an even if not adv in this catorgory
2.Who is rashard lewis going to defend Pau or Bynum- He is amazing against cle cause he doesnt have to plat defense! Pau will put him in foul trouble which tales him out of the game, thus making him useless.
3.Home court adv.
4. Kobe kills Pietrus/C.lee and those are the only guys who can play him
5.Trevor Ariza vs Turkoglu adv even. Yes its even! why? because Turk plays no defense, he doesnt have a low post game to take adv of his hieght and Ariza can stay in fron od him on the perimeter.
6. Lamar Odom playing defense on Turk or R.lewis
the lakers win in 5 games
What a Complete and Utter Waste of Tottally Lopsided Hometown REfereeing
My God, it was like the Refs kept on handing it to the Nuggets, and they just wouldn’t take it. The refs kind of even gave up in the 2nd half, but that was some absolutely terrible lopsided refereeing completely wasted by the Nuggets.
Please notice. You can still win if the REFS HATE you!!! You play like we did tonight, YOU DO NOT LOOSE. It doesn’t matter what anyone else does.
We Are in the Finals Baby!!!!!! TIme to dethrone the king or king jr.
OK finals are here and Where are the leprocons???
Man that sucks that they choked two series ago, I really wanted to whoop them in the finals, I guess we’ll have to settle for the two pack of ass whipping we gave them this year, would have been nice to give them a six pack, hopefully next year.
I thought one of Trevor's blocking fouls on Anthony...
was a charge, but thats about it. They let Pau play defense like he played in game 5.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
I thought the Lakers benefited from some calls and no-calls.
Certainly had very little to do with the outcome of the game, but I didn’t like a few calls.
Free throw disparity in the 3rd
What was it, 9 to 22 at one point? Yeah, it evened out eventually, but I don’t think it was because of the usual reasons. I think it was because the Nuggets started playing reckless, balls to the wall, desperation ball… which tends to mean free throws for the other team. But before that all started, when both teams were actually trying to play their game, the Nuggets had a huge FTA advantage. It was absurd.
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But at that point the Lakers were content to shoot jumpers and 3-balls
And their points in the paint were uncontested layups and dunks because of the ridiculously stupid decision to double-team the hot-dog vendor (as GK so eloquently put it).
Remember, free throw disparity does NOT equal partiality by the refs.
Again, this game was called to the benefit of the Lakers (by allowing both teams to bang) but was not called inconsistently.
If you're getting drunk over the Lakers advancing to the finals in 6 games
What would you do if the Lakers advanced to the finals by rallying from a 3-1 deficit?
it involves a lot more drugs other than alcohol, let'
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
We shouldn't have lost one in a row
at least more than once a series. But NEVERMIND, thiS team is BACK!!!
I think the incomprehensible thing that the National media doesn’t get is that up to Game 5 of this series, the Lakers were struggling in a mini-slump, and the playoffs have basically been Bynum’s rehab assignment. We did a 180 and are now playing some of our best ball of the YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally Some Goood TIMing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let’s finish this LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Scary
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 29, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Joey Crawford sure loves his whistle
I think he blew 70% of the whistles tonight. I and everyone I was watching with just laughed every time there was a whistle because we knew it was Joey who blew it. The good thing is he calls everything both ways.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on May 29, 2009 9:53 PM PDT reply actions
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-40-164/Kobe-Bryant-s-Double-Vision.html
The Lakers’ issues in this postseason has never been about heart, and rarely been about effort. It’s a matter of execution, exploiting their vastly superior skill set in a system perfectly tailored to their talent.
and also
Ariza finished with 17 points on just nine shots. Three 3-pointers might not seem like much. But those are nine points in what was then a seven-point game — with the Finals on the line. Those are nine big points the Lakers never would have had without the long-term expression of uncommon confidence in a player’s ability to expand his game.
holy 15-footer, batman!
100% FROM THE LINE?! That’s how you make your opponent pay!
Damn, Ding is on it quick!
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 29, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Killer Instinct?
Slaughtering Denver tonight was like slitting the throat of a Panda. THis issue is done. Get the championship Lakers. Then you’ll have so much Damn Heart the media will fall over itself Explaining how much you have. LETS GET IT DONE LAKERS!!!!!!!!
If you're looking for some laughs
Please check out my Random Gifs FanPost
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
not to sound too insensetive, but doesn't JR Smith........
kind of look like he just fell off the short yellow bus??? I’m just sayin’
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...
Every time I look at him I’m reminded of the scene from ‘Step Brothers’ where Rob Riggle tells Will Ferrell that he doesn’t know what it is, but he just really hates Will’s face. I felt the same way about J.R. and Dahntay Jones… Dahntay’s face actually reminds me of one of those masks from that episode of the Twilight Zone, where the dying man’s family convenes with him in New Orleans during Mardi Gras.
by G.A.-43 on May 29, 2009 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Just found this on LA Times Laker blog.
very funny, and timely.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJOZp2ZftCw&feature=related
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
by pslakerfan on May 29, 2009 10:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Off the charts hilarious, I front paged it, hopefully The Boss is too drunk to notice...
"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
Don't forget this one...
!
!
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
by pslakerfan on May 29, 2009 11:22 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
You did it
Rec point for you
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 30, 2009 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions
What I liked after the game was
that none of the Lakers were too ecstatic about winning the Western conference. Last year they were giddy, but this year they know that business isn’t finished. They’re playing their best Playoff basketball at the right time. The team is finding their top gear, with a tough Orlando or Cleveland team coming to present the biggest challenge yet. What an exciting time to be a Lakers fan.
All you jealous punks can't stop my dunks -Shaquille O'Neal, noted rapper
It was a good day...
Birdman was reduced to birdseed, JR was shot, Melo’s going back to cornrows, Mr. Big was Mr. Missing-in-Action, and Sasha was only a -1.
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