Lakers didn't lose this series because of the referees.

They lost this series because they're choke artists. Kobe hasn't been at all clutch this year, he's been a detriment in the final minutes. Gasol simply disappeared this playoff season, and the Lakers as a team under-utilized the best player on their team of this series in Andrew Bynum.

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yea man...

These guys are SUCH choke artists. I mean, they’ve only been to 3 straight finals and won the last two. Real contenders would have at least won 8 championships in a row.

But srsly, even if you can say that they’ve choked in this series, not sure how that can then be generally applied the hands down best team over the past 4 years. Get outta here buddy.

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by Brownie13 on May 7, 2011 9:43 AM PDT reply actions 6 recs

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by bluexfalcon on May 7, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions

They've choked in this series, and if anyone believes they haven't, they need to stop the bias.

by shoang1993 on May 7, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions

anyone doesn't need to to do anything no matter what they believe

this not the way to win, or participate in, a debate

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by C.A. Clark on May 7, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions

It wasn't a debate.

It was a reply to a sarcastic comment. There’s nothing to win.There was nothing to debate.

by shoang1993 on May 7, 2011 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions

[Continuation]

But I do realize the point you are getting at. Perhaps it was worded somewhat strongly. I’m implying the Lakers are choking this series (hence playing the role of choke artist), and it would be bias if a Lakers fan did not believe so.

by shoang1993 on May 7, 2011 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't have to say anything after reading that.

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by weazel on May 8, 2011 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Damn

Bynum is the best player on the team now. Shit. All this time I was sure it was Trey Johnson’s turn at that.

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by Marty Mart on May 7, 2011 10:23 AM PDT reply actions

I'll secede that was a long shot.

What I meant is Bynum is the best player of these playoffs.

by shoang1993 on May 7, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions

You're seceding?

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by SoCalGal on May 7, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions

concede* :)

by shoang1993 on May 7, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions

Guess we don't have to worry about having you around any more since you've now jumped off the bandwagon.

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by SoCalGal on May 7, 2011 10:43 AM PDT reply actions

well, I've got some elbow room now

by bluexfalcon on May 7, 2011 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions

Me too. I can spread my arms wide and twirl around!

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by SoCalGal on May 7, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions

I haven't jumped off the bandwagon, as I am not a bandwagon fan.

I’m still a Laker fan, but realistic enough to realize that they’re choking this playoff series.

You’re quick to accuse people of bandwagoning.

by shoang1993 on May 7, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions

I have never accused anyone of being a bandwagon fan, quick or otherwise.

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by SoCalGal on May 7, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions

Does stating that I'm jumping off the bandwagon mean something else?

by shoang1993 on May 7, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions

Guess we don’t have to worry about having you around any more since you’ve now jumped off the bandwagon.

by Kevin M. on May 7, 2011 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't see anyone saying they lost this game because of the refs

Hard to argue with the fouls that the Lakers were called for.

by Derek Fisher Fan on May 7, 2011 5:07 PM PDT reply actions

I have.

Though I cannot comment on whether or not this accounts for a majority in any aspect.

by shoang1993 on May 7, 2011 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions

The only problem i have with the refs is what Phil was talking about today. The Mavs players are riding our guys out the post bu sticking their knees in our guys asses. Thats illegal.

Kidds doing it to Kobe, and anyone guarding Paus doing it every time. Refs need to call it.

I also have a problem with one of the Mavs assistants standing up screaming defensive assignments, shouting when our guys shoot near him, and complaining to the officials. I have actually emailed the league about it, and called the league HQ as-well. Its not allowed.

by Kevin M. on May 7, 2011 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Other than though our problems consist of:

1. Pau being a bitch
2. Kobe not knowing how to attack AND get teammates involved at the same time
3. Kobe taking difficult shots and not attacking the basket
4. Dirk somehow managing to get off at least 5 WIDE-OPEN looks per game
5. Everything else…

by Kevin M. on May 7, 2011 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Despite Kobe's shot selection, his FG% is pretty good this series.

And about 4, one would think all that talk about learning to defend the PnR last series would’ve meant something.

by shoang1993 on May 7, 2011 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions

It definitely good that hes shooting a good %, but hes still hooting more shots than is necessary for us to win.

So far hes shot 65 times, Pau 45, and Drew 35. I just dont see the need for him to be shooting so much, even if he makes em’ they hurt the team by the ball not moving, guys getting the ball in their hands, etc…

by Kevin M. on May 7, 2011 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions

And the way he taking/making his shots is ALL wrong. He’ll go 2 quarters only taking 3-5 shots, then fire away 15 in the next two quarters or vice-versa.

It blows my mind how he still doesnt know when to play possum, when to get his own, and when to get his teammates involved. I HATE to bring this guy up but, LeBron has mastered this in maybe his 2nd year, Kobe after 16 years still hasnt.

To be fair there are things Kobe has mastered Bron hasnt, but this is a vital thing.

by Kevin M. on May 7, 2011 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions

They havent lost the series yet.

Lakers in7.

by Kevin M. on May 7, 2011 5:33 PM PDT reply actions

You're right, there's always the possibility.

by shoang1993 on May 7, 2011 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions

And if there was ever a team more capable in history, it would be these see-saw Lakers.

by shoang1993 on May 7, 2011 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

and if there was ever a team to choke away a 3-0 lead, its the Mavs.

by Kevin M. on May 7, 2011 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions

do know what to say

everyone feels away, one way or another
GASOL SUCKS ASS

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by BrittneyM on May 7, 2011 8:47 PM PDT reply actions