The biggest win of the season so far, a performance that should make all Laker fans proud. To be honest even if we'd lost that game by a couple i'd still be proud of the way we stood up to their physical play and intimidation. Last year we folded when the game got tough but we stood our ground this time on their home court and like all bullys they were the ones to back down after they got hit back.
I loved it when Lamar spanked KG and told him "i'll do whatever the f*ck i want", thats the Lamar we need. KG for all his screaming and chest pounding only usually picks on little white guards so there was never any reason for Lamar to be so intimidated. Kobe and Rondo going toe to toe, Pau not backing down from Perkins, just awesome.
We had the built in excuses to lose this game, last couple of games on a long road trip, back to back games, our interior presence injured, Kobe shooting badly and missing nearly half our FT's. But we still had to prove to ourselves that we could win in their house and that we wouldnt be pushed around anymore.
The fact that the Celtics are crying to the refs just shows you that they can dish it out but cant take it. After the way they have played the last couple of seasons they should be the last ones crying about fouls. I hope this gives other teams confidence when it comes to playing them, they are not nearly as tough as they make out - you just need to match that physicality.
Another big game up next, Lebron will be looking for payback - but our guys confidence will be sky high. Hope we can end another streak.
Originally posted by DanZeke25
Brand out for the year, and probably career. The Sixers play better without him but now that huge contract is a problem.
Damn his career? Seriously? I've always liked Brand he seems like a good dude. The Sixers have done well without him, but if they make the playoffs then you will miss him.
Originally posted by koolruningz
The biggest win of the season so far, a performance that should make all Laker fans proud. To be honest even if we'd lost that game by a couple i'd still be proud of the way we stood up to their physical play and intimidation. Last year we folded when the game got tough but we stood our ground this time on their home court and like all bullys they were the ones to back down after they got hit back.
I loved it when Lamar spanked KG and told him "i'll do whatever the f*ck i want", thats the Lamar we need. KG for all his screaming and chest pounding only usually picks on little white guards so there was never any reason for Lamar to be so intimidated. Kobe and Rondo going toe to toe, Pau not backing down from Perkins, just awesome.
We had the built in excuses to lose this game, last couple of games on a long road trip, back to back games, our interior presence injured, Kobe shooting badly and missing nearly half our FT's. But we still had to prove to ourselves that we could win in their house and that we wouldnt be pushed around anymore.
The fact that the Celtics are crying to the refs just shows you that they can dish it out but cant take it. After the way they have played the last couple of seasons they should be the last ones crying about fouls. I hope this gives other teams confidence when it comes to playing them, they are not nearly as tough as they make out - you just need to match that physicality.
Another big game up next, Lebron will be looking for payback - but our guys confidence will be sky high. Hope we can end another streak.Damn his career? Seriously? I've always liked Brand he seems like a good dude. The Sixers have done well without him, but if they make the playoffs then you will miss him.
All the Celtics callers last nite on Sports Radio were calling for a foul on the last play. Bah
Love the heart and toughness the Lakers played with. Missing FTs is unacceptable and I'm sure Phil will have them practice many today
Game ball to Pau and Lamar
Lakers vs Cavs pt 2 Sunday. Play smart. Don't leave shooters. Go inside early and establish Pau and Lamar. I wouldn't have Kobe guard Lebron from the start. A year or two ago, Cavs refs put Kobe in early foul trouble
Bad break for Brand. Many Lippers fans still upset with him and his agent
Originally posted by koolruningzDamn his career? Seriously? I've always liked Brand he seems like a good dude. The Sixers have done well without him, but if they make the playoffs then you will miss him.
That's what I heard, but I can't find anywhere that says that.
And 😆 at Lebron's triple double being taken away because of an error. 😆 😆
Magic lose. Played like crap.
Offense/defense was, for the most part, uncoordinated and sloppy. Reddick was solid and Turkoglu were decent throughout but, I can't understand why Van Gundy doesn't get them motivated or coordinated during time outs. He doesn't get riled/pumped up enough, not for me anyways.
They played with desperation, lackluster and no smarts. Leaving guys open and getting into too much foul trouble. The Pacers fouled on Dwight all through the fourth and it worked. He made less than half his shots at the line and no one would post up to get him out of trouble.
I hope this loss shows the Magic where they need to improve and step up. More importantly I hope Gundy sees it and gets the team going in the right direction. I.e. using the pick and roll more effectively, having Dwight work on his free throws and, while the most difficult, improving their overall defense.
Oh yeah, Orlando picked up Tyronn Lue for Keith Bogans and some cash. I'll miss Bogans but, Lue will fit right in and he might give us some needed points off the bench. Lue is currently averaging a .467 from beyond the arc this season. Bogans should also see more time on the court and will probably work out better in Milwaukee.