Lakers vs Magic Game 1: Post-Game Thread
by Sideout11 on Jun 4, 2009 8:51 PM PDT
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25 point point win. 38 minutes for Kobe Bryant. Step back 3 pointer for Josh Powell. Nuff said.
Here's the box score and recap.
Have at it.
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give the lakers credit, but the magic also played like crap. they are better than what they showed tonight. expect a closer game on sunday.
They missed a lot of 3’s that usually go in. Some good defense and some were just plain missed shots.
You win by the three and you die by the three
That is their bread and butter, however if you can’t make a lot of them you are in trouble.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead NBA Finals 1-0
Key: +14 on the boards
We just sandwiched Howard on the boards, 2-3 guys around him, and all 5 guys stayed around Howard to grab a tipped rebound. Complete focus on the boards, great execution.
Our defense really stepped up today
It all started in the second quarter. I was impressed the way Bynum and Gasol were playing Howard by getting him in foul trouble early.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead NBA Finals 1-0
Defense needs to step up again this Sunday
Orlando is going to bounce back in a big way. We have to make sure we’re mentally ready for it.
For sure
A lot of it was our defense, but a lot of it was just them missing shots they normally make. They’ll come back with a fury.
Agreed.
The Magic will definatly get their shot in. I hope we can play with this kind of attitude and intensity for the rest fo the series.
Oh, and they are also still bringing up the Kobe shooting over 20+ shots thing. I don’t think they can go one game without saying that.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead NBA Finals 1-0
I don't have cable so I am unable to watch ESPN
but I’m glad I didn’t. I would have thrown something at Wilbon and the man who got cut from the Lakers before they went on to win 3 straight titles.
I don't buy that "Orlando was off tonight"
mentality. I have seen enough baskeball in my life to know when the team that lost beat themselves but that wasn’t the case tonight. The Lakers just played good defense. I don’t want to hear this crap that involves not giving the Lakers defense enough credit. The Lakers swormed the 3 point line and Odom, Gasol and Bynum were too much to handle on the boards. I am so proud of the Lakers defense and they obviously wanted it more. You could tell at the shoot around that Kobe meant business. Let’s see everyone tommorow jump back on the bandwagon.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Jun 4, 2009 9:06 PM PDT reply actions
+ 100
Magic do shoot well from behind the arc, however the Lakers defend the three really well.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead NBA Finals 1-0
They missed a million open looks from the arc tonight. They were tight. I guarantee that won't happen again.
"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 more guarantees!
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from the NBA playoffs this year, it’s don’t make guarantees.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I disagree.
Let’s agree to disagree on that one.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
That could be said about both teams.
It just depends whose side your on. I could easily say, “the Lakers could of won by 40” We have to give credit where credit is due.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Jun 4, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Ture, however you have to give credit to the Laker defense.
They did miss open shots, yet due to the pressure the Lakers defense was using the Magic had to alter several shots and we really got them out of their game. I do however expect the Magic to to get hot from behind the arc. I hope our defense keeps up the pressure to limit that as much as possible.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead NBA Finals 1-0
Like Forrest said about these things
It might be both (the Lakers defense, and the Magic being off)
It might be both happening at the same time. The Magic definitely missed some wide open shots. But that could be because they never got in a rhythm since the Lakers were closing so well early in the game.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
It was both
The Lakers D was great, but we helped a lot in the paint and there were still plenty of open looks. They won’t miss those 3 more games. I’d like to see less help on Howard and more staying at home on those 3-point shooters.
Let's keep in mind.
The Magic still outshot the Lakers from beyond the arc.
Honestly, I think the Lakers did a pretty outstanding job. There was one possession that really defined our defense. Howard got the ball with good position, Lamar feigned help a little bit, Howard dished to Rashard at the wing three pointer. Lamar closed hard and chased him off the line into a step forward dribble two pointer that he’s obviously less comfortable with.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Brian Shaw should stick around and be the Lakers coach when Phil decides to hang it up
He’s on NBATV right now talking with the crew about how the Lakers still need to make adjustments for Game 2, how there were things the Lakers did not do correctly.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Not sure about B Scott
He hasn’t learned how to keep his players ear. That is what is exceptional about Phil, I haven’t felt that his players have tuned him out after many years of coaching.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
good point.
cannot argue with that. but at lease Kobe will listen to him and that is half the battle.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Jun 4, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Shaw's the one in charge of preparing for the Magic
Each assistant coach has a particular team, the Magic is one of Shaw’s. So that’s probably why he sounds so knowledgeable, he’s scouted them all year long.
He also just said on NBATV
That before the series started he told the guys, if we can play him one-on-one and keep Howard from dunking and make him finish layups, the Magic can be beat.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I saw a guy come out of the crowd as Kobe was walking into the tunnel after game end
He was really excited, and patted Kobe on the back.
For a second, I thought it might be Josh.
And then I thought, “Where the heck is the security?”
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Josh is unstoppable
If he wanted to, he could rip a hole in time and space and pat Wilt on the back.
I was pretty sure that was him at the press conference asking Kobe a question about tightening the chin strap...
"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
I dunno, didn't necessarily look like him
It was a white guy, but it just popped in my mind. 99% chance it wasn’t him! It was just a joke.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
The best stat of the night for game 1
Rafer Alston = 25 minutes
J. Nelson = 23 minutes (has not played in 4 months)
What does that do for Rafer’s confidence?
SVG= Coach of the year.
please keep making these decisions.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Jun 4, 2009 9:09 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, the Lakers were giggling and rubbing their hands together when they heard Jameer was back...
It could be the cause of an implosion.
“Ooo, Rafer can’t shoot, play Jameer more!”
"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
With Fisher being our only PG at the time he played the Lakers
…he got false hope of what the Lakers were really like. Just fools gold.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Jun 4, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Candyman and Gasoline is at the podium
Candyman is getting interviewed and is starting signs of the candy crash.
are we lakers fans, really disliked by other fans?
Jameer clapping for Kobe
“Shoot first, ask questions last” Rafer Alston
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Jun 4, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs
I know it’s a bad reason to hate the Lakers
but I really only hate them because of the fans.
Cheese… milk’s leap toward immortality.
by ratherfantastic on Jun 4, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs
I don’t hate the Lakers, but I dislike a lot of their fans as well.
by Frenchfried on Jun 4, 2009 7:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions 0 recs
I like the team
I like most of the players, but I don’t like the fans and I don’t like Phil Jackson
Cheese… milk’s leap toward immortality.
by ratherfantastic on Jun 4, 2009 7:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions 0 recs
what’s wrong with the fans? i am a lakers fan? what’s wrong with the lakers’ fans? that’s a first. we are probably the most laid-back fans in the nba. peaceful…
by chaucer on Jun 4, 2009 9:11 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions 0 recs
Well, don't go over there and poke 'em with a stick then...
"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
Dwight is a likeable young man
But man, he needs some post moves.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Dwight is like Shaq when he went to the Finals with Orlando
They respect Kobe too much and they are just happy to be there.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Jun 4, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Kinda get the feeling
SVG has no respect for kobe, maybe it’s just me.
by Jello Is Jiggling on Jun 4, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions
I don't really sense that
I think he really values team, and he’s not intimidated.
he’s also not the type to give a George karl type quote praising Kobe.
If the Lakers win the series, you might hear more praise, because then it will be done.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I'm guessing he saw how Kobe carved up the Nuggets' double teams
And thought he would try to get away with single teaming.
But Kobe is like the IRS, if you try to cheat, he will may you pay.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Wow...he looked like the best in the world tonight
Knocking down tough jump shots…driving to the basket, getting the ball in the paint, earning the and-1…he’s definitely worthy of being better than LeBron James.
C'mon you don't mean that
How can you mean that? I feel bad now. The Cavs will have success.
LBJ is exceptional.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Cleveland fans and their mindset is different from ours
They’re wired pessimistically.
And Kobe has always been better than Lebron.
this is too weird
I’m used to arguing about this.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Maybe someone can explain this for me but...
how in the world does Vic the Brick have media credentials?
How does he have a job?
I’m thinking he provides sticky icky to his superiors.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I love his opening lines on the radio though
The lines along “ballin’ with a disdain for death”
He’s a hardcore Laker homer.
He works for a radio station where his personality generates ratings.
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Jun 4, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
His personality degenerates my rating
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
See?
See how pathetic the Magic are when their 3-point shooting is absolute shit?
ARRRRRRGGGHHH we should have won that series. We should be the opponent you guys are playing right now.
Problem is that West and William's wingspans are probably a foot shorter than Ariza/Odom/Gasol's
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
This win is more than Kobe
The rebounding difference, their defense on Dwight Howard, the way they closed out on shooters.. that’s how the Lakers won the game.
I was especially impressed by
how many times they knocked the ball loose from a Magic player, whether it was in the act of shooting or not.
You guys played amazing defense tonight. I’m so jealous.
Absolutely
It’s hard to express degrees in prose though.
To be precise, people would have to use numbers – it was 35% Kobe, 25% Interior Defense, 25% Rebounding, 15% Perimeter defense … or something like that. And 100% effort.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
This is the level that Kobe has reached now
http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2009/6/4/899314/neat-baby-broken
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Kobe's on the podium
and man he’s really really pissed off. Straight to the point. Understands that it’s just one game. No big deal.
And he’s still glaring at the media.
The man is obsessed with winning the championship. One media member asked him about Courtney Lee and Kobe immediately shot the media down because they were trying to bait him into saying Courtney Lee was at Kobe’s mercy.
The media should talk about how he's willing his team
And how because he’s turned up the intensity so high, the Lakers got their killer instinct back.
He's all business, not smiling, saying we have not won anythin yet
even complimented lee
by Jello Is Jiggling on Jun 4, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
The man is not taking anything for granted
He has learned well from his past experience (Phoenix, Lakers up 3-1), and predecessors (T-Mac, "I’ve never made it to the second round before).
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I had to chuckle when someone asked about how he shows he teeth more lately.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead NBA Finals 1-0
i would have loved to have seen james vs bryant. however, i wanted the magic because it would give us home-court. if the cavs would have had a worse record then us, then by all means…
You guys would have been the favorites against us
You swept us so convincingly in the regular season. LeBron had some of his worst games against you guys. Granted, we didn’t have D West, but we couldn’t even beat you in the Q without Bynum.
To heck with what ESPN says
They’re the ones who said you guys lacked a killer instinct throughout the playoffs. Well, they’d better talk about your guys’ superior energy, effort, and hustle tonight or they’re not being honest with themselves.
I hear ya.
I never put to much weight on what ESPN guys say.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead NBA Finals 1-0
many of you may disagree, but i didn’t like the game plan. i didn’t like the fact kobe took 34 shots. i think he forced a lot of shots. he didn’t involve his teammates as much he should have. they helped get him here, share the wealth. get them involved. don’t try to take the spotlight it’s already on you.
Well the game degenerated once the Lakers got a big cushion
Somewhere near the end of the 3rd.
I just hope the Lakers remember each game starts over, it’s a blank slate, you don’t get to carry over the points, and your opponent isn’t going to lay down, so you have to continue to execute.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Gils_Keloids, relax, sit back, and have fun.
No team has ever beaten a team coached by Phil Jackson after losing game 1 in a series. The first 43 teams failed, and Orlando is definitely ill-equipped to become the first.
I know I place a lot of emphasis on game 1s,
But I really insist this time. The only team to ever come close was the Sacramento Kings, and this Magic team is no 2002 Kings.
Those Kings have got to be pissed.
They were a really solid team, however they just ran into the Lakers at the wrong time.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead NBA Finals 1-0
I can as a fan
But I love that Kobe isn’t relaxing one bit. And the rest of the players better not either.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
No, I agree with Gils.
They can’t revert back to the earlier versions just because they have a big lead. Keep playing and keep building the lead. This is the championships. We don’t want to cut their arms and then throw them a bandaid. We want to cut their arms and then use those arms and beat them with it.
That is graphic.
I remember Stu saying one time during a game that Kobe won’t try to revive you, he’ll just pull the plug.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead NBA Finals 1-0
He did share the wealth, he passed out when the opportunity arose. Given, he could have passed out more but when he’s making shots like that why not?
Yeah, this is where when it come down to it , it doesn't matter
But the “coachy” part of me agrees with Phils comment that they went to Kobe too much after he was hot. It’s the principle.
C’mon we have to nitpick something when it goes this well!
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Ariza could have played better.
I’m sure Kobe won’t shoot as much in Game 2. When we gain “cushion” in the series Kobe looks to distribute the ball more.
Oh, I think Kobe in the 2nd quarter
had Ariza open a few times at the trey but either didn’t spot him or something.
Eh, Ariza didn't force anything
Maybe one three, but I’m glad he didn’t feel like he had to "get his’.
He played good D, got some boards.
He didn’t get frustrated, even though he was open. His opportunities will come.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
No Dwight, this is reality.
Shooting over 40% from beyond the 3 point line isn’t supposed to be regular. It’s time your team found a way to win without attacking from long distance all the time.
Speaking of that
Has anyone seen Turkoglu?
May have to notify the police if nobody has seen him for 48 hours.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
This series Ariza is guarding him, and I can say for a fact Ariza plays better defense on him then Delonte did.
We’re not letting him go.
Your statement is shared by all the other teams too. Everyone loves Ariza. Even the Celtics want him.
Sorry but he looks better in purple and gold.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead NBA Finals 1-0
Yup Cavs drafted him out of high school
He was a McDonald’s HS all-star stud
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Here’s the contest if you wanted to see
First round: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxN-ntfX47k
Final round: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1yOsiWUuWI
uhm...
Shannon Brown went to Michigan State.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
and before that...
he went to high school. lol.
before this year, he only had 1 minute of playoff experience. it was with the ’07 cavs in the last minute of game 4 of the finals when the spurs swept them.
And the Magic used to have Ariza
Mitch, I’m sorry I ever underestimated you …
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Mitch is the man.
I still can’t believe we got Gasol for practically nothing.
GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!
Lakers lead NBA Finals 1-0
I wonder what happened to www.firemitchkupchak.com?
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
He was pretty bad in his earlier years. Trading Caron for Kwame? Signing Luke to a long and heft contract… Given, he has been much better since.
Oh yeah, that one and the last game were for all the Luke haters
I’ve always said Luke giveth and Luke taketh away, but he’s been giving a lot more than taking lately
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on Jun 4, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s made good decisions, I don’t mind him much as a bench player. It is just the length of his contract, and how much salary space he eats up that makes me want more out of him. I guess thats unfair to Luke but sometimes I just cannot help it. Give him credit though, he has been solid in the last few games of the Denver series and tonight. Really helped steady the bench and get Pau/Bynum touches when they are in good position to score.
He may have other reasons to not be here
But I’ve noticed guys like “drummer” only like to post when the Lakers are down. He’s a Laker fan, so it’s not trolling, but it’s more like a guy who only points out when things are going wrong, and only has criticism. Maybe it’s a defense mechanism to protect from disappointment?
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I have no idea what I was trying to say with my lame Spanish
but my original thought was who the “He” was referring to.
you're thinking "quien"
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
And when he does come
his remarks tend to be very inflammatory, but it’s just something we’ll have to live with
(note live with does not necessarily mean embrace)
Magic's theme-we had an off night
Any credit to the lakers, like Kobe torched us and if we don’t find a way to stop him were dead.
by Jello Is Jiggling on Jun 4, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions
How can you stop the other best player in the world?
He’s already had twelve 30+ games in the playoffs. You think he can be stopped now, when his hunger is at an all time high?
Magic: The Lakers had people flying all over on defense and that's where they won the game.
"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
I should say: ERV said 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
Thanks for the clarification
Bc at first I did think you were giving us the view from the other side!
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
that would be the first recognition of the laker's effort
just been hearing it was their own fault
by Jello Is Jiggling on Jun 4, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I think SVG made a mistake during halftime in his “wired” section where he said something about the Cavs being all about Lebron, and all they needed was to stop him. Then he said its the same thing for this series except now, this series is just “all about Kobe”
Just thought that comment was a little odd. This team is a lot more than just Kobe. The offense doesn’t center around Kobe like it does in the Cavaliers system.
He was talking about the media, trying to get his team pissed off and ready to play.
"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
The bigger message was to ignore the media; wins talk
And I’m down with that.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Hey int
Ya gotta love the Phil stat being thrown around now by every talking head: When Phil wins game 1 of series he’s 43-0
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I know but the Boston Celtics were 32-0 when leading 3-2 in a series, they lost to the Magic.
There have been 6 teams, in the conference finals, who have beat the best (record wise) team. All those teams went on to win the championship. The Orlando team is the 7th to beat the best team record wise which would be the Cavs.
At this point it is all about how the Lakers execute both on defense and offense.
I like our chances.
BAH
The Celtics barely had any business playing the Magic, they should have been eliminated in 6, but the Magic collapsed at the end of game 5 for no reason. The Celtics were depleted and exhausted.
Now you guys have a team whose resolve has never been stronger. Coming off two convincing wins over Denver, your team definitely looks poised to keep their streak going. Yes intuitive, I’d say it’s only a matter of time now!!
records are meant to be broken
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Totally
Don’t you know that past performance does not guarantee future results?
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I like Earvin "the true magic " Johnson as an analyst.
by Jello Is Jiggling on Jun 4, 2009 9:47 PM PDT reply actions
he’s improved drastically than from his days on tnt or as an nbc broadcaster. he’s still not one of the best. verbal analyses just isn’t his forte.
I think because he's on ESPN, it shows how great he is
compared to the other three stooges.
But I still prefer him on TNT.
lol, i wish for the finals, the pre/post-game and halftime would Inside the NBA (TNT) and the commentators would be ESPN.
The woman in red in the presser is fawning over Kobe
With her questions
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
hey wave!
nice to have you back from fts blog. good to see you hear providing support.
Thanks!
Like I’ve said before, I respect the Lakers a lot. They’re easily my favorite team in the West; I root for them if the Cavs aren’t playing. (Except at the end of the regular season, when we were wrestling for hca throughout the playoffs. But I’m sure you understand.) They would definitely have been a team worthy of beating the Cavs.
*here* lol
yeah its cool, like i said i was really hoping to meet you guys up in the east, but just wasn’t meant to be. at any rate, good to see you around.
I'll come by for the post-game threads of the remaining Finals games.
But I can’t liveblog with you guys, because ‘ll be watching the games at a friend’s house, on his big screen HD tv.
Bynum on what message was sent with a 25 pt win “nothing, they win on Sunday they’ve done something great, focus has to be win gm 2”
Not much celebrating in Laker locker room. Trevor Ariza “this game is over and done with, total diff game in Game 2”
He got that from Vic the Brick
the candy I mean. It was at the pressers and Vic showed up with some rice cakes or something.
The vest was conservative compared to his past outfits
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on Jun 4, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if I dress up in some Laker gear like Vic, quote some Sun Tzu,
would I be able to get some media credentials….
Speaking of Japanese
It sounded like some kind of Asian techno pop was being played at half time at Staples Center after the first commercial break.
I would not play the likes of “Thriller” and “Jump” when there’s a jump ball. Even Kobe’s said Staples needs a big music upgrade.
while they're doing that ...
how ’bout upgrading the jumbotron? get some HDTVs up in this biatch.
My Thoughts on Game 1
Just some bullet points:
- We played Dwight almost perfectly, in fact, I would even drop the number of doubles we threw at him.
- Our rotations on their 3 pt shooters were generally crisp. Only a couple times were the Lakers looked confused (two guys rotating to one shooter, etc)
- Kobe is ruthless
- Jameer provided a quick emotional lift with his solid 2nd quarter play, but we did a good job on him and Rafer in the 2nd half
- The Magic shooting 29.9% is simply unbelieveable. They are much better than this and simply, for lack of a better phrase, shiat the bed tonight.
- Pau’s jumper looked as good as it’s looked all playoffs
- Have to keep the intensity for Game 2
Nick Adenhart - 1986 - 2009 R.I.P.
my thoughts
svg and the magic must be asking themselves: how do you stop the unstoppable???
Man I hate when the reporters ask other players to comment on Kobe
How are they supposed to respond to “can you feel when he’s going to have a game like this?”
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I wonder how much the magic fans are blogging
"If you look for the bad in someone expecting to find it.....you surely will." President A. Lincoln
Not much to say after a loss like that
You just have to wipe it from you mind, shake it off, come back hard for Game 2.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on Jun 4, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
they have a glimmer of hope though
the rockets beat the lakers by 19 after losing by 40 the previous game
"If you look for the bad in someone expecting to find it.....you surely will." President A. Lincoln
I just checked Third Quarter Collapse
They’re trying to look at the bright side of things, such as the fact that it was just one game, and that historic streaks mean nothing, and that Jameer Nelson didn’t play too bad, and that they can shoot much better in game 2. Basically, they aren’t despairing yet.
That blog name was perfect tonight
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on Jun 4, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Much more than the third quarter
Was the second quarter. I remember telling you guys that you need to prevent the Magic from exploding in the second quarter. They looked troublesome at first and led by 5 at one point, but then you guys turned up the intensity and went on a 10-0 run, contested shots, forced multiple turnovers and timeouts, ended the half with a 10 point lead and momentum that carried into the 3rd. I really think that second quarter was the difference in this game.
espn seems to want to not say much when the lakers win
"If you look for the bad in someone expecting to find it.....you surely will." President A. Lincoln
players talk very vaguely and generically about other players, like a politician
"If you look for the bad in someone expecting to find it.....you surely will." President A. Lincoln
Kobe: "I think the best thing we can do, is forget about [this win]"
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I forget what Josh looks like
Did he ask a question at the press conference?
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Don't know, but he said he might have media access
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on Jun 4, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, he was at the game tonight with a press credential. In the game recap that he’s drafting, I suspect he’ll fill us in on the experience.
by DexterFishmore on Jun 5, 2009 1:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Loved this comment in the True hoops comments section
by "Heh8MeAND1 "
That’s not the Mamba. Please. That’s El Diablo. Dude is possessed. The NBA needs an exorcism. Forget Orlando, the rest of league will be at the Lakers mercy for the next 3-4 years. Thanks for the wake up call Leprechauns. 13 down and 3 to go. 15 is for you Chick.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
awesome...
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 looked at NBA,com
They talk about the finals coaches, saying “Distinguished vs Disheveled”. More like Calm vs Cacophonous.
i deleted the fake Twitter comment for you Intuitive
just to make sure the trolls don’t have any more ammo
Don't worry about it
it happens. i know people that make fake twitter accounts in celebrities names just in the hopes of selling it to them later. It’s crazy
Why the Lakers defense deserves a lot more credit than "Just a bad game" for Orlando.
Orlando’s shooting percentage for the game was a terrible 30%, but their shooting percentage from 3 pt range was a respectable 35%. That’s lower than they shot against Cleveland, but still not terrible.
If Orlando had truly just been tight, the 3’s would have shown it more than anything. I know they missed some open ones, but they also made some contested ones. Holding a team to 28% shooting on two point shots? That’s just a spectacular defensive effort.
Over at Hardwood Paroxysm they make some good points
- You’re going to hear the "Die by the three" stuff. Don’t buy into it. That assumes the Magic would have cooled off anyway, and does a disservice to the Lakers defense.
- The Lakers used the paint as a headquarters. They centered there, and used it to spring out on passers, to disrupt passing lanes, to close out on shooters, and it was incredibly effective. Great defensive gameplan by Phil Jackson.
for the rest: http://www.hardwoodparoxysm.com/
Lakers played a great game now they must do it three more times
And I would like t see more Gasol down low
More Shannon Brown
More Trevor Ariza points
More bench production- Vujacic
And less Kobe Doing Work- He was great, got everyone involved but I would like to see more Lakers be as aggressive as Kobe was
We continue to build on game 1 and all I see is a trophy for the Lakers.Game 2 very important.
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