Lakers vs. Rockets Game 2: 4th Quarter Thread
by DexterFishmore on May 6, 2009 9:53 PM PDT
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PrintDear media,
The Lakers' starting point guard just leveled their opponents' power forward with a bone-crunching MMA move. Does this earn us a moratorium on the "Are the Lakers tough enough?" line of questioning?
Sincerely,
D. Fishmore
We enter the final quarter minus one Derek Fisher but up nine points on the scoreboard. After the first 10 minutes of the third were dominated by Kobe, doing cruel and inhumane things to Shane Battier, and some spry defense and rebounding from Lamar Odom, bitching and counterbitching erupted between the similarly coiffured Sasha Vujacic and Luis Scola. When all was said and done, Fish got tossed and we all enjoyed a lawyerly talk from Doug Collins about Flagrant 2 fouls.
Here we go commenters. Thread the hell out of the fourth.
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finally some life for the 2nd team
Artest is bulling into the crowd and getting stripped. Luke is more of a physical match for him than Ariza.
FINALLY
Finally our bench is playing like our bench.
I can't wait to read what the "a little can't Flagrant 2 a big" media idiots.....
have to say tomorrow. What’s good for the Rondo is good for the Fish, right???
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Well that oughta end all of the "league wants a Lakers/Cavs final" crap.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Perfect, now they get FTs the rest of the game
We need to get Yao to foul out ASAP
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers down 1-0
is shannon hurt?
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Thank you Artest....you are awesome
Payback is a you-know-what
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers down 1-0
Yeah I know to walk right over to Kobe like that was stupid.
Also, Kobe got away with one there too.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers down 1-0
Artest was pushing down
They didn’t call it, so Kobe had to get him off of him, but I don’t think Kobe mean to hit his throat, he did not know Artest was so low, but still – he should not have thrown it.
by Gils_Keloids on May 6, 2009 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Well, game 3 is going to be quite interesting to say the least.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers down 1-0
Joey Crawford is obsessed with not letting people play
He reffed game 2 in our first series and it was JUST LIKE THIS. Ugh.
"Tree stumps are short, too, but have you ever tried to move one?"
J. A. Adande on Chuck Hayes
With all the technicals being called Kobe has to be quiet there.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers down 1-0
no
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Kobe is a straight up thug
And its embarrassing for the League
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
Why?
Kobe elbowed artest in the throat and jacked up battier in game one
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah when kobe fell on battier
and then wouldnt get off. Kobe elbowed and kneed battier while he was on top of him
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Sasha jacked up Battier.......
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
yeah thats called blocking out
its part of the game. elbowing isnt
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
no but you fight for position from behind
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
i didnt see that, but its still no excuse to elbow
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
then what is Dwight Howard???
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
You have artest on your team..
..and you have to nerve to say that Kobe is embarrasing for the league?
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 6, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah because artest didnt elbow kobe in the throat
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Isnt' this the NBA...
Last I checked this is a man’s game. Last I checked we are not on any WNBA blog.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 6, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
haha
youre right it is the NBA. Not MMA. Elbowing is illegal, dont be surprised if Kobe is given a flagrant 1 after the game for that
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Whatever comes with the territory....
…like I said this is a man’s game. Artest got ejected and kobe might get a flagrant one…who came out winning?
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 6, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
the game aint over yet
but it basically is
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
did your feelings get hurt when...
…kobe elbowed Artest?
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 6, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
no but Kobe sucks stern off
and inexchange kobe can do what he wants. Im not being a rocket homer, everyone of my friends who hate the rockets are pissed too
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
i could have said alot worse
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
it's up to you how much of your class
…or lack of it you want to show. do your thing!
let’s get back to the game at hand!
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 6, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
huh!
stick to basketball man! if you are going to say random things like that then don’t join in. answer my question. if kobe gets a flagrant fould and the lakers win this game and artest got ejected who won that whole scenario?
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 6, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
the lakers
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
thank you!
moving on! This is the playoffs and Houston in playing tough. But I know the Lakers can win Houston.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 6, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
i still dont get your point
but i know the Rockets can win in LA, cause they did monday.
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
whats your point?
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
1 victory in houston will be enough
that’s my point.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 6, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
unless houston wins in La again
thats my point. this series is in no way over. its just starting now
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
obviously this series isn't over......
why would it be over when the series is tied 1-1?
agree 100%
not over yet. but just as Houston fans believe that they will win the series Laker fans KNOW we will win the series. No matter how much hate there is against Kobe, when he is on the court doing his thing he is amazing!
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 6, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe this is just me but....
….isnt’ this what we wanted as Laker fans? More physical play! I know that I did but not at the cost of losing a veteran starter like Fisher. But then again, on the offensive end he has not been producing. Let’s hope Brown or Farmar step up and use their quickness. Either way, I am glad the Lakers finally have shown some heart. I LOVE the chippiness!
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 6, 2009 10:13 PM PDT reply actions
gotta love gotta love it
It’s the playoffs, baby!
Grow a pair of 80s!
by Gils_Keloids on May 6, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Man I love that I started that!!!!!
gotta call wikipedia
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Your team is avoiding an 0-2 hole with the series headed to Houston
And all you can think about is food!
tacos arent just about food
means we’ve played pretty good defense keeping the opposition under 100 points
Yao is dirty.........
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
We Rockets just can't get a break, can we?
we’re taking elbows left and right…
"Tree stumps are short, too, but have you ever tried to move one?"
J. A. Adande on Chuck Hayes
Incorrect
We need to play better defense if we want to win at home
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Or play better defense...
either score more points, or keep you guys from scoring as many…
"Tree stumps are short, too, but have you ever tried to move one?"
J. A. Adande on Chuck Hayes
On that replay
You can see Artest gets Kobe in the neck from behind. Is that dirty?
It's physical
When refs are not calling the guy pushing you down, you hit back. That one’s on the refs.
It’s sports.
by Gils_Keloids on May 6, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I am SO disappointed in Wafer
we needed him when we went small…
"Tree stumps are short, too, but have you ever tried to move one?"
J. A. Adande on Chuck Hayes
Isn't Rick usually pretty laid back?
I wonder what he said to make him so mad……
Good Game
Yall better be RED-DY to play physical and well in Toyota.
GO ROCKETS!!
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
I told you yesterday.
You will not beat us in the physical category. You are no more physical than we are. We’ll beat you there.
Yeah
cause yall still have to win 7 more games before LeBron awaits. Quit looking ahead so much and maybe people wont hate laker fans as much
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Rockets Lead Series 1-0
by TexasHoosier on May 6, 2009 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I know right.
Stop making generalizations Rockets fans.. I always thought Rockets fans were pretty classy and level-headed. Boy have you guys proved me wrong
Nah it's just the ones who come over here
Such as Mr. Texas Hoosier
by Gils_Keloids on May 6, 2009 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Atleast i got a Mr. with that
Thanks!!
Sorry i didnt know WaveOcean is a Cavs fan.
Call me not classy, i dont really care cause i know i am classy. Its just difficult sometimes to deal with people who dont know the difference between dirty and physical.
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Series Tied 1-1
by TexasHoosier on May 7, 2009 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I admit I'm looking ahead
But that’s because I can afford to. The Hawks show no signs of stopping us and the Celtics will never defeat us in the Q without Kevin and Leon. As for the Magic…they’re a dark horse to me right now.
If we played the D-League for 3 rounds.........
we could coast too.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Do you really think...
..that Laker fans are worried about being hated on? That means we are doing something right.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 6, 2009 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess that Fish's F2 was worth it.
It got all the guys fired up, but it started an onslaught of whistles.
Farmar played very well tonight
Shannon too.
I liked when they were both in together. I like it a lot better than Shannon and Sasha in or Farmar and Sasha in. Plus we dont get into the penalty as quickly on errant fouls
couldnt agree more!
When they are in together we play pretty well and run a lot more!
Alright folks, it's late in this time zone, so I'm out
Post-Game Thread coming very soon, and DexterFishmore’s stats within an hour or two. I’m guessing y’all have lots to say… sound off.
16...15...14...13...12...12...
Strength & Honor
Don't you mean BUY silver???
oh wait……………
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Kobe IS like MJ
Because he needs to fabricate slights if the guy doesn’t talk back to him, like Battier
Stu Jackson's hand are full
We will know by tommorrow, I think, about who is fined or suspended for Friday’s game.
That game will be something.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers and Houston tied 1-1
Fisher's comment about tough guys cracked me up...
"Tree stumps are short, too, but have you ever tried to move one?"
J. A. Adande on Chuck Hayes
Yeah I was very pleased with that.
Got him out of the game.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers and Houston tied 1-1
All I saw was a bunch of cheap shots and Kobe's 40 points
See you in Houston.
You're right.
You’re boys were throwing cheap shots all game long. Looking forward to Game 3.
by BruinFanBaby on May 6, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Should be a good one.
I saw cheap shots on both teams. Got a bit out of hand but then again I wouldn’t expect any less in a series like this. No love lost? lol.
let's translate that
You are boys were throwing cheap shots all game long.
Nope, still doesn’t make any sense.
grammar police aren't welcome.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Sorry I'm not
editing every word when I’m trying to type quickly on a blog.
by BruinFanBaby on May 6, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you serious?
What we saw what was happened in just about every game we’ve played you in this year.
Kobe.
That and Houston stopped playing their offense
You saw the same things we did on Monday.
Only we made the shots tonight. Nothing new. Except for LO starting, as he should be.
I love how when Kobe has a bad game the trolls come out and say that Kobe sucks...
then when he has a good game they say we only won because of Kobe.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Whoa, whoa
Not trolling at all..Kobe was brilliant tonight..when the hell did I say he sucks?
I am impressed by Crazy pills. He made some professional shots tonight.
Who thought he could actually carry a team.
Then he went Ron Ron….
Yeah
He did so well but he let Kobe get to him. I’ll be worried about that the rest of this series. I hope he can keep his composure..
I didn't say you said it, I said trolls say that. I am generalizing. You know......
kind of like saying all Laker fans are “bandwagon fans”. I am sure you’ve heard that one over at TDS.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
30-58 overall. Hall of fame numbers.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
I guess your cable is on the fritz??????
Might want to try satellite…
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
You have seen our road record right???
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Should make it even harder to do it for a 3rd time :-)
Hey we all know the Lakers are the best..
we’re just having a good time with this series being competitive
I love
how Rockets fans suddenly think they have won the series after taking one game at Staples.
by BruinFanBaby on May 6, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I love
How Lakers fans think they’ve won the series now that they managed to win one of two at Staples.
Game 3 will be a telling game.
Lets forget the regular season
It’s the playoffs, those games mean nothing now.
Series is tied 1-1 coming back to Houston. We’ll know more after the next game.
Problem is
that the Rockets have only played 38 games with this roster. And in those 38, they translate to a 60 win team. So really its not a big “mismatch” or “underdog” series.
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Series Tied 1-1
by TexasHoosier on May 7, 2009 12:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Seriously.
They are getting way too confident.
by BruinFanBaby on May 6, 2009 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
We respect the Lakers
But we’re not scared of them.
That makes for a great series!
It might get dangerous though. I fear for what Ron might end up doing to Kobe, or who knows who else…
True that. No disrespect intended
Just fun to come over here and talk up my team a bit
We're all
fired up after tonight’s game. It’s all good.
by BruinFanBaby on May 6, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I love
that your teams are forced to smash, crash, and trash each other right now and that we may only have to play one of them.
(There was no point in saying that; it was just fun to get in on the act.)
just bustin' your 80's
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
I said "grow a pair of 80's" a few weeks back........
and it stuck. Now balls are a “pair of 80’s”
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
No way
The West gave you a good fight. The Jazz won games 3 and 4 and almost won game 6.
Then you had to climb out of a 20 point deficit to take game 1 against the Spurs. You almost blew game 4, (it came down to Joey Crawford missed a call) and you still had to climb out of a 16 point deficit in game 5.
I can see why you don't think so, but.........
we walked through the West. At least compared to the average road.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
It is?
Life is looking good for the Lakers, too, then I guess.
by Gils_Keloids on May 6, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Should be a great series
I expect it will go 7 games
I hope so......
I got Game 7 tickets.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
I love playoff basketball, and when tempers flare
that said, I’m a little worried for Kobe’s life now.
He’s a baller, not a fighter.
by Gils_Keloids on May 6, 2009 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
This series will end at Staples Center
Game 7. It is going to happen.
These first two games have shown that both teams have the ability to beat each other.
Let’s see what happens this weekend.
By Monday this should be a very interesting series.
Can't ever make everyone happy.
Lakers don’t play “physical” they get labeled soft. They play “physical” they get labeled dirty. Whatever.
First time I've agreed with Chuck in a while -- GREAT game. Lots of hitting...
"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." — Milled Animal
Timbo
What’d you think of that display of “chucking”?
by Gils_Keloids on May 6, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh???
"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." — Milled Animal
Kobe was "chucking"
27 shots, Lakers win
by Gils_Keloids on May 6, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, I didn't think he was shooting too many fadeaways...
"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." — Milled Animal
I see
Well, yeah as long as it’s not based on number of shots or number of jumpers. I see there is a shot selection component there.
by Gils_Keloids on May 6, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
No, it's not a raw number that bugs me... It's whether he's just throwing up every possible shot or forcing things when he's cold...
"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." — Milled Animal
That hasn't happened for a while now
Only under duress from the shot clock
by Gils_Keloids on May 6, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I was posting in the 3rd Q thread all 4th Q (with Josh)...
"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." — Milled Animal
Now I know why guys love Derek Fisher
Plasche is going to spew praise for him in typical sensational style.
But for once, he’s right. Fisher stood up for his guys. He sacrificed himself for the team. As much as I cringe when Fish shoots threes now, I love him to death for this.
He's a Point Guard Enforcer. Wrap your head around that one, if you can...
"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." — Milled Animal
I thought they didn't have one
Finally, Derek said, “OK, I’m not helping the team on the court. I’ll do it”
That was 80s style
by Gils_Keloids on May 6, 2009 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I want a T-Shirt...
O U R
P O I N T
G U A R D
C A N
W H I P
Y O U R
P O W E R
F O R W A R D !
"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." — Milled Animal
Now I know why Joel Meyers is always calling him "The Bulldog"...
The pit bull, more like…
"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." — Milled Animal
No recs for my T-shirt idea? .....................I'm hurt.
"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." — Milled Animal
forgot about the recs.....nice idea though.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
This just in: the limit has now moved up to 30 shots
Now that Kobe took 27 shots and the Lakers won, now the popular phrase is : Lakers are 0-1 against Houston when Kobe takes more than 30 shots.
FINALLY! Physical play by the Lakers!
I think that the play from Fisher set the tone for the Lakers and it sent a message as to how the rest of the team should play. If he does get suspended let’s hope that the rest of the team takes some responsibility and plays with more heart!
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 6, 2009 10:44 PM PDT reply actions
Lakers won almost every statistical category except free throws attempted....
I wonder what the Rockets fans will blame the loss on?
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
duh......... my bad.......forgot about that.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
There will be some serious crying
But if you can’t take it, don’t dish it
- Scola grabbing Lamar’s jersey
- Artest pushing Kobe down for the rebound
by Gils_Keloids on May 6, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Guess what?
- Teams with home court advantage that have lost Game 1 but won Game 2 have gone on to win the series 53.2% of the time,
Truehoop
don't start with that "fact" crap..........LOL
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
LOL, something we can agree on.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
I know
That stat really doesn’t have much to do with the Lakers and the Rockets on May 6, 2009
But if you believe that past performance indicates future results, by all means put some stock into that stat … I’m not.
by Gils_Keloids on May 6, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooooh Fisher on NBA TV
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
that he shouldn't have been ejected and he was trying to get through screen...
BS, but he has to be smart. Can’t say he was trying to flatten his ass.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
What he should have never done
was reach in on Yao with 1 on the shot clock and Yao out by the 3 pt line with his back to the basket.
I liked Phil trying to make that same case in the press conference...
Comical.
"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." — Milled Animal
Well you don't say you've had too much to drink when the cop..........
pulls you over, do you??
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Yeah it will.
With all the intensity tonight, there should be a ton of carry over on Friday. Should be fun.
by BruinFanBaby on May 6, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
This is going to be a fun old school series
The Lakers are going to have to learn how to outtough the Rockets, something they failed to do against Boston last season.
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on May 6, 2009 10:52 PM PDT reply actions
This series
is going to make the Lakers battle-tested. This is exactly what they need.
by BruinFanBaby on May 6, 2009 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe, but if it's a Flagrant 2, that's horseshit.............
considering Rondo didn’t even get a Flagrant 1.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
There's no
way you can justify making that a Flagrant 2. It may not have even been a Flagrant 1.
by BruinFanBaby on May 6, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Sith lord Stern and Darth Jackson will find a way......
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Fine with me.
But Kobe was right when he said that Artest is extremely physical with guys and he should be able to take it back.
by BruinFanBaby on May 6, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
On the other side
Artest didn’t break any foul rules with his play.
An elbow to the throat is pretty f*cking serious.
Yeah but
you can’t run up to a guy and act like you’re going to kill him.
by BruinFanBaby on May 6, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually RonRon has a PHD in run up like you're going to kill him..
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Then he went with the ultimate no-no
the throat slash was the absolute wrong to do, whether he meant it or not. it was only going to be taken one way.
but but but Kobe is a thug..............STFU already.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
That was basketball.
Nothing dirty or intentional. He was trying to intimidate Kobe after the brouhaha.
Wafer
is an idiot for doing that in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
by BruinFanBaby on May 6, 2009 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Man I love when they ask Yao questions in Chinese....
great TV.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
"It's the quiet ones that you have to look out for"
from Derek Fisher’s pre-game interview………..LOL
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Took a lesson from Jack
“Heeeeeeeeeere’s FISHER!!!”
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on May 6, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
Reporter: Yao how do u feel about splitting the games in LA?
Yao: Uh sorry whats a split?
Reporter: Its when u take one game out of two.
Yao: Oh.. I’ve learned alot of new words this series… (laughter)
Yao: Uh yea I’m glad we got the SPLIT, but i definitely don’t want them to SPLIT in Houston. (laughter)
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on May 6, 2009 11:03 PM PDT reply actions
i love derek fisher. i was listening to the houston rockets online radio show KILT and some dude called fisher, derek mermaid. yeah, whatever dude. he was pissed off saying all the fans are going to shout L.A sucks on friday. we are going to go in there and beat their butts right on their home court.
derek fisher is a leader. he proved it tonight. he knew he had to send a powerful message to the rockets, and the rest of the league, that the lakers won’t take any shit from anyone. they are tough when they need to be. call it dirty or whatever you want. it was a bone crunching message from the team’s leader. he stood up for his boys. he backed up odom, walton, sasha. he knew it would pump his team up as well as the fans. it also inspired brown and farmar. derek fisher is a genius. it was a calculated move, and a brilliant one.
Like Artest said
This is basketball andwe the Lakers just invited Scola and Artest to our type of defense….if you push too far expect retaliation…if you push expect to be flattened….and poor Scola … next time I guess you’d be a little carefull crossing the street…..!!! and as for you Artest, I don’t know what neighberhood you are from where people kill each other in your youth over a basketball game….go back to it or stop shoving people around , specially Kobe, but if you want to shove an elbow is the least you should expect….more is coming….
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