Haters Take A Seat Please

[Bleu Star]

& listen to this dedication made just for you... :D

tdP-3QHrKik

[SLATEmosphere]

There is not enough ownage in the world when the Celtics come back and win the Championship this year after this dumb post.

It will get fairly disgusting..

[silverbear]

There is not enough ownage in the world when the Celtics come back and win the Championship this year after this dumb post.

It will get fairly disgusting..

Will it be on the level of the abuse you've taken for your Cavs worship??

ROTFLMAO... don't see where you can claim "ownage" when your team couldn't even make it to the finals... you seem to think when your team is eliminated, you can just move on to a new "favorite" team... even if it's the same team that just eliminated your original favorite team...

You talk a lot of trash, and rarely back it up... me, I'd prefer to see the Celtics win (never have been a Lakers fan), but the more you run your mouth, the more I find myself hoping the Lakers take it, just to shut you up... :D

By now, I would have thought you'd learned that he who lives by the smack, dies by the smack...

[Bob Sacamano]

Silverbear. Don't you root for the Wizzardnators?

[Christiann]

Will it be on the level of the abuse you've taken for your Cavs worship??

ROTFLMAO... don't see where you can claim "ownage" when your team couldn't even make it to the finals... you seem to think when your team is eliminated, you can just move on to a new "favorite" team... even if it's the same team that just eliminated your original favorite team...

You talk a lot of trash, and rarely back it up... me, I'd prefer to see the Celtics win (never have been a Lakers fan), but the more you run your mouth, the more I find myself hoping the Lakers take it, just to shut you up... :D

By now, I would have thought you'd learned that he who lives by the smack, dies by the smack...

Truth, but I am a Lakers fan :D. If we do end up winning hopefully slate won't blame it on some other pointless **** just because he's a straight laker hater.

[Bleu Star]

Truth, but I am a Lakers fan :D. If we do end up winning hopefully slate won't blame it on some other pointless **** just because he's a straight laker hater.


Nice sig pic.

We would get along very well. Laker/Dodger/Cowboys fan here too.

I'm a military brat. I was born in Wichita Falls, TX and given a football with a blue star on it when I was 8 years old by my dad. The rest was history. Two years later we relocated to March AFB in SoCal where my Dodger/Laker fandom sprouted wings. I was out there for 8 years, graduated HS, & entered the Air Force at the LA MEPS. So I normally say SoCal is "home" because I identify mostly with that area (not to mention the wealth of old HS friends I have out there).

[Bleu Star]

There is not enough ownage in the world when the Celtics come back and win the Championship this year after this dumb post.

It will get fairly disgusting..

I'm surprised you came out of the WPP to even post this. Normally you disappear for weeks at a time when all doesn't go well then reappear when you see a glimmer of hope. Rest assured, I will be right here through thick & thin.

This won't be an easy series for my purp&gold by any means. It's going to be the toughest championship the Kobe era Lakers have ever had to get. There will be major drama throughout and I will be thrilled to have witnessed it all. The Lakers will take it but they'll have to do it in 7 games. ;)

U mad? :muttley: I love that pic Rampage posted.

[SLATEmosphere]

I'm surprised you came out of the WPP to even post this. Normally you disappear for weeks at a time when all doesn't go well then reappear when you see a glimmer of hope. Rest assured, I will be right here through thick & thin.

This won't be an easy series for my purp&gold by any means. It's going to be the toughest championship the Kobe era Lakers have ever had to get. There will be major drama throughout and I will be thrilled to have witnessed it all. The Lakers will take it but they'll have to do it in 7 games. ;)

U mad? :muttley: I love that pic Rampage posted.

Well I have to give you a little respect after hearing your fan path. I thought you were just a classic bandwagoner.

But Gasol better watch what he says. Dont want an angry KG on his hands.

This Boston team has a knack of bouncing back after big losses. Cleveland stole game 3 and blew the celtics out of the water and everything was dandy with the cavs being up 2-1..well the rest is history.

lol Laker fans should make those t-shirts.."u mad?"

[Rampage]

rapping about sports must stop cause it's all just bad.

[CowboyFan74]

rapping about sports must stop cause it's all just bad.

Tupac made a special intro rap for Mike Tyson once that was pretty good but yeah the rap above was.. lacking...

[Cover 2]

rapping about sports must stop cause it's all just bad.
Agreed.

[Bleu Star]

rapping about sports must stop cause it's all just bad.

It was all in good fun. If taken as nothing more than that, it's quite palatable. I don't think these guy were trying to break onto the Billboard charts.

[Bleu Star]

Bet on Bean. ;)

[SLATEmosphere]

BYEEEEEEEEEE

FAKESHOW!!

:laugh1::laugh1:

[Bleu Star]

Wow Slate. It's a marathon not a sprint bro. I know you know that. I also knew you would be the first to post in this thread after the game. :laugh2:

Lakers in 7 (I think I already said this earlier in the thread)

This won't be an easy series for my purp&gold by any means. It's going to be the toughest championship the Kobe era Lakers have ever had to get. There will be major drama throughout and I will be thrilled to have witnessed it all. The Lakers will take it but they'll have to do it in 7 games. ;)

[SLATEmosphere]

Wow Slate. It's a marathon not a sprint bro. I know you know that. I also knew you would be the first to post in this thread after the game. :laugh2:

Lakers in 7 (I think I already said this earlier in the thread)

;)

:lmao::lmao:

Kobe blew tonight like always. I'm sooo glad you arnt complaining about the refs. Much respect. I'm fighting off about 3 buddies who are laker fans and cryingggg about the missed calls.

[Rampage]

:lmao::lmao:

Kobe blew tonight like always. I'm sooo glad you arnt complaining about the refs. Much respect. I'm fighting off about 3 buddies who are laker fans and cryingggg about the missed calls.
how did Kobe blow it?:laugh2: his 4th and 5th fouls were bogus. the guy was in foul trouble all night.

[SLATEmosphere]

how did Kobe blow it?:laugh2: his 4th and 5th fouls were bogus. the guy was in foul trouble all night.

Happened to Ray Allen in game 1.

KG in game 2.

U mad?

:lmao:

[Dash28]

how did Kobe blow it?:laugh2: his 4th and 5th fouls were bogus. the guy was in foul trouble all night.
3 of his fouls were bogus. Slate can only hate on Kobe cause his boy comes up short always and is at home watching or doing an interview to get attention.

[SLATEmosphere]

3 of his fouls were bogus. Slate can only hate on Kobe cause his boy comes up short always and is at home watching or doing an interview to get attention.

:lmao::lmao:

And Ray Allens in game 1 weren't??

Spare me bandwagoner. Kobetta piggybacked Bynum and Gasol that whole game. Typical handholding as always.

[Dash28]

:lmao::lmao:

And Ray Allens in game 1 weren't??

Spare me bandwagoner. Kobetta piggybacked Bynum and Gasol that whole game. Typical handholding as always.
That's funny. You jump on so many after your boy fails like always.

[SLATEmosphere]

That's funny. You jump on so many after your boy fails like always.

I'm not on any.

Dashy.

[miamicowboy21]

I'm taking a seat right back to beantown..1-1... My celtics once again cone thru in the face of adversity. I love how that dump staples center cleared out. Get ready for a real crowd for games 3-5. The garden is going to make the staples center feel like a funeral home.. Go C's.

[Bob Sacamano]

It's you're SLATE...you're.

[SLATEmosphere]

I'm taking a seat right back to beantown..1-1... My celtics once again cone thru in the face of adversity. I love how that dump staples center cleared out. Get ready for a real crowd for games 3-5. The garden is going to make the staples center feel like a funeral home.. Go C's.

:laugh2:

[Bleu Star]

I'm taking a seat right back to beantown..1-1... My celtics once again cone thru in the face of adversity. I love how that dump staples center cleared out. Get ready for a real crowd for games 3-5. The garden is going to make the staples center feel like a funeral home.. Go C's.

Great series thus far. Your Celtics manned up big time. Lakers in 7. ;)

[Bob Sacamano]

Celtics in 5

Working class heros >>>>>>>>>>> glam, gay Los Angelinos!

You're the exception, Bleu. Maybe.

[Bleu Star]

I had to pause the TV and snap a pic of this graphic that they showed as they went to one of the commercials. Awesome awesome picture IMO. It should be a high quality poster but this is the highest quality I could get aimed at the tube.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4677260621_9e89ab95f7.jpg

[pupulehaole]

w000000t Lakers went DOWN!!!! Ray Allen was out of his gord today.

[zrinkill]

That's funny. You jump on so many after your boy fails like always.

Same thing I was thinking.

[big dog cowboy]

Celtics in 5

Sticking with that?

[BrAinPaiNt]

This thread =

http://www.picpop.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10501/gayness.jpg

[Rampage]

Happened to Ray Allen in game 1.

KG in game 2.

U mad?

:lmao:
so by that logic Ray Allen "blew it" in game 1 cause he was in foul trouble?

[juck]

Lakers are winning the series.I hate both teams.

[SLATEmosphere]

so by that logic Ray Allen "blew it" in game 1 cause he was in foul trouble?

I was joking. He didn't blow it. He just came up short.

[Bleu Star]

This thread =

http://www.picpop.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10501/gayness.jpg


LOLLERZ

[Bob Sacamano]

Sticking with that?

Yes. Will you self ban yourself for a year?

[big dog cowboy]

Yes. Will you self ban yourself for a year?
Sure. Hold your breath. ;)

[Bob Sacamano]

Sure. Hold your breath. ;)

So you're saying there's a chance?

That's all I needed to hear.

[big dog cowboy]

So you're saying there's a chance?

That's all I needed to hear.
Losses it's meaning without the video.

[Bleu Star]

So you're saying there's a chance?



:laugh2:

KX5jNnDMfxA

One of my favorite comedy scenes ever. :laugh2:

[SLATEmosphere]

BEAT LA!!! BEAT LA!!

[SLATEmosphere]

KoBRICK

[kmp77]

Fischer just had one of the best layups in the history of the NBA just then!

[SLATEmosphere]

Once again KoBRICK Bryant shows he's overrated trash and needs his hand held to get the win.

Pathetic performance by KoBRICK.

[adamc91115]

Once again KoBRICK Bryant shows he's overrated trash and needs his hand held to get the win.

Pathetic performance by KoBRICK.

Clever name...

How did Lebron do tonight?

Oh, thats right...

[Bleu Star]

Fact: The winner of game 3 has won the last 10 NBA Finals series.

Anyone want a ride in the PURP&GOLD Buick ROADMASTER???????

I love you Slaty Baby.

[Bleu Star]

I guess it makes him feel better when he's not the only one choking.

:lmao2: :bow: :bow: :bow: :lmao2:

[SLATEmosphere]

Fact: The winner of game 3 has won the last 10 NBA Finals series.

Anyone want a ride in the PURP&GOLD Buick ROADMASTER???????

I love you Slaty Baby.


LUUULLZZ!!!!!

[juck]

KoBRICK
30 points. Dude cmon. Stop hatin. lol

[SLATEmosphere]

30 points. Dude cmon. Stop hatin. lol

10 for 29.

Hating is in full affect.

[Bleu Star]

Can we not get my thread closed slaty baby? The finals isn't over yet & I have more to contribute to it. Thanks! :D

[adamc91115]

10 for 29.

Hating is in full affect.

Victory trumps all.

[SLATEmosphere]

Victory trumps all.

Well thank goodness he has Zeus reincarnated to help hold his hand.

If Zeus doesn't make those shots. KoBRICK single handedly loses that game.

/thread

[Bleu Star]

Well thank goodness he has Zeus reincarnated to help hold his hand.

If Zeus doesn't make those shots. KoBRICK single handedly loses that game.

/thread

:lmao2: :lmao: I can't believe you had the nerve to put up that picture in your sig. :lmao2: :lmao: The only hitting I see taking place is Paul Pierce's butt in his trick wheelchair again.

I guess Paul Pierce is actually going back to LA... OMG ROFLCOPTER

[adamc91115]

Well thank goodness he has Zeus reincarnated to help hold his hand.

If Zeus doesn't make those shots. KoBRICK single handedly loses that game.

/thread

If, if, if...

If Lebron didn't choke so often he'd have a championship.

[SLATEmosphere]

If, if, if...

If Lebron didn't choke so often he'd have a championship.

:lmao2::lmao2::lmao2:

10 for 29

[Bleu Star]

Paul Pierce's post game ear dressing... :lmao2:

FdizL4on-Rc

[SLATEmosphere]

KoBrickkkkkk

[Bleu Star]

LeMad :p:

[SLATEmosphere]

LeMad :p:

ohhh he's so legit.

[Christiann]

Lol Slate why do you hate so much? Honestly the **** is just annoying.. If your really going to say Kobe is overrated thats false. This whole season he was being UNDERRATED because of all the analysts saying that hes getting "too old" and he's just not the same as he was in earlier years. Just get over it, Lebron's a tool, he's going to go to the team that gives him the highest bid, and you'll be right there with him. :D

[ABQCOWBOY]

In every great NBA team, I've ever seen play, there have always been a great player surrounded by good players. Often, there are two great players. The Lakers are no different. Bryant is an all time great player. Boston has always done this. They have always devised game plans to try and stop the Great player from beating them. They are particularly hard on this in the Garden. last night, they tried to take Kobe away and Fisher stepped up and made plays. That's what good teams do. It doesn't mean that Kobe is not a great player. It's the difference, IMO, between the Lakers and the Cavs. James is a great player as well but when they took him away, nobody stepped up and made you pay. The Lakers are fortunate to have players who have stepped up, to this point. Doesn't lesson the fact that Bryant is the best player in the NBA at this point.

[zrinkill]

If, if, if...

If Lebron didn't choke so often he'd have a championship.

:laugh2:

[zrinkill]

LeMad :p:

:lmao:

This thread cracks me up.

[bbgun]

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/7655/asinineamericahatersgon.jpg

[juck]

10 for 29.

Hating is in full affect.

Kobe>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Lequeenof drama

[Dash28]

In every great NBA team, I've ever seen play, there have always been a great player surrounded by good players. Often, there are two great players. The Lakers are no different. Bryant is an all time great player. Boston has always done this. They have always devised game plans to try and stop the Great player from beating them. They are particularly hard on this in the Garden. last night, they tried to take Kobe away and Fisher stepped up and made plays. That's what good teams do. It doesn't mean that Kobe is not a great player. It's the difference, IMO, between the Lakers and the Cavs. James is a great player as well but when they took him away, nobody stepped up and made you pay. The Lakers are fortunate to have players who have stepped up, to this point. Doesn't lesson the fact that Bryant is the best player in the NBA at this point.
:hammer:

[SLATEmosphere]

:hammer:

Thanks for your insightful posts Dash28..always packed full of info and discussion.

[SLATEmosphere]

Kobe>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Lequeenof drama

Makes sense...

[Bleu Star]

Paul Pierce's post game ear dressing... :lmao2:

FdizL4on-Rc


Actually... I take that back. Paul Pierce was right. The Celtics aren't going back to Cali. We're closing this **** out in Boston!!!! :lmao: :laugh2:

[SLATEmosphere]

Actually... I take that back. Paul Pierce was right. The Celtics aren't going back to Cali. We're closing this **** out in Boston!!!! :lmao: :laugh2:

annnnnnd you just replied to your own post.

That deserves a huge FAIL my friend..

[Bleu Star]

annnnnnd you just replied to your own post.

That deserves a huge FAIL my friend..

I've done that before. Move along. Nothing to see here... outside of Boston's huge grip on their collective scrotums... :laugh2:

[SLATEmosphere]

I've done that before. Move along. Nothing to see here... outside of Boston's huge grip on their collective scrotums... :laugh2:

wow..you're setting yourself up sooo nicely. I love it.

[Bleu Star]

wow..you're setting yourself up sooo nicely. I love it.

Negative LeMad fan. I have said the Lakers would take it in 7 games since day one and stand firmly by that call. That said, I am going to talk some ****.... lol

Don't let the **** talking cloud the picture of reality.

[Yeagermeister]

The tone of this thread needs to come down a few notches guys. Thanks

[zrinkill]

The tone of this thread needs to come down a few notches guys. Thanks


:laugh2:

If the Laker win you guys are gonna have to ban LeSlate again ...... he is gonna go ape*****.

[big dog cowboy]

When the Laker win
Fixed it for ya.

[Bleu Star]

The tone of this thread needs to come down a few notches guys. Thanks

Roger that sir. :) :saluting:

[AmericasTeam31]

Celtics fan here... I am miffed by the extreme confidence of all Lakers fans. This thread has offered no insight into the series going on at all. If this were a Cowboys discussion it wouldn't have made it past page 1.

Boston was supposed to be home sitting in their recliners, playing with their grandchildren, weeks ago. Remember some analysts didn't think they could even get past Miami. But that doesn't make them any less formidable of an opponent. They are the best matchup for L.A. Orlando or Cleveland would be down 3-0 and would barely be competitive at this stage of the series.

IMO, the play has been brutal to this point on both sides. Mostly due to too many ticky tack fouls called on both teams. I'd love to see some basketball played between the foul shots every once in a while. Let 'em play and swallow the whistle for a while (mostly because i think Boston has an advantage if that happens).

[SLATEmosphere]

:laugh2:

If the Laker win you guys are gonna have to ban LeSlate again ...... he is gonna go ape*****.

Nah I really don't care. This is just an act for you fellows.

You think I live and die by this..lol

[SLATEmosphere]

Celtics fan here... I am miffed by the extreme confidence of all Lakers fans. This thread has offered no insight into the series going on at all. If this were a Cowboys discussion it wouldn't have made it past page 1.

Boston was supposed to be home sitting in their recliners, playing with their grandchildren, weeks ago. Remember some analysts didn't think they could even get past Miami. But that doesn't make them any less formidable of an opponent. They are the best matchup for L.A. Orlando or Cleveland would be down 3-0 and would barely be competitive at this stage of the series.

IMO, the play has been brutal to this point on both sides. Mostly due to too many ticky tack fouls called on both teams. I'd love to see some basketball played between the foul shots every once in a while. Let 'em play and swallow the whistle for a while (mostly because i think Boston has an advantage if that happens).

Nice post. Post more often. I'm bored with Bleu,Zrin and juck.

We could have more civil discussion in this thread other than "LeBrick suckzz!!!!1111!"

[AmericasTeam31]

Nice post. Post more often. I'm bored with Bleu,Zrin and juck.

We could have more civil discussion in this thread other than "LeBrick suckzz!!!!1111!"

What are you going to do when LeBron goes to NJ? Stick with him or stay with the Cavs?

[Bleu Star]

Celtics fan here... I am miffed by the extreme confidence of all Lakers fans. This thread has offered no insight into the series going on at all. If this were a Cowboys discussion it wouldn't have made it past page 1.

Boston was supposed to be home sitting in their recliners, playing with their grandchildren, weeks ago. Remember some analysts didn't think they could even get past Miami. But that doesn't make them any less formidable of an opponent. They are the best matchup for L.A. Orlando or Cleveland would be down 3-0 and would barely be competitive at this stage of the series.

IMO, the play has been brutal to this point on both sides. Mostly due to too many ticky tack fouls called on both teams. I'd love to see some basketball played between the foul shots every once in a while. Let 'em play and swallow the whistle for a while (mostly because i think Boston has an advantage if that happens).

:welcome: When you're deailing with a disgruntled LeMad fan and not a Celtic fan you end up with a thread like this. :) I happen to love all of it whether a meaningful transfer takes place or not. I also agree with everything you said. Some other things to note about the series thus far:


Andrew Bynum is playing exceptionally well and is providing that presence we really need in the middle. Thanks goodness for knee drains!!!

Pau Gasol is playing much stronger thna he did in 2008.

Artest has given us that enforcer that we truly missed when Rick Fox retired.

Derek Fisher is a freaking beast and a half.. nuff said.

Paul Pierce should have never opened his mouth and made that "we're not coming back to LA" comment as he walked off the court after game #2.

Rondo is a freaking beast with the ball. He's so difficult to contain and has a ridiculous knack for findingthe open man. He bothers me the most.

Ray Allen went from breaking a record for 3ptrs made to going 0-13. WOWZERS. I'm not banking on Allen having another 0-13 effort. We need to keep someone in his face or it's going to spell trouble tonight.

Our bench needs to outplay your bench. Plain & simple.

The refs have definitely left lots to be desired in this series. When you know two team are coming it to try and out physical each other you give them a chance to play that physical game. the fans want it. The team want it. Don't chop things up without at least letting thme mix it up a bit... .very disappointing.


Meaningful thoughts to a Celtic fan... :D

[Bleu Star]

What are you going to do when LeBron goes to NJ? Stick with him or stay with the Cavs?

He will follow LeMad. :laugh2:

[SLATEmosphere]

What are you going to do when LeBron goes to NJ? Stick with him or stay with the Cavs?

Cavs. I'll root for him though. Best basketball player in the NBA.

My NBA player rankings.

1.LeBron
2.Wade
3.Nash
4.Derron Williams
5.Chris Bosh
.
.
.
62. Kyle Korver
63.Kobe Bryant

[jimmy40]

this has to be the most horrible display of basketball since high school girls were not allowed past half court.

[SLATEmosphere]

These refs are absolutly embarrassing. Those foul calls on Rasheed Wallace were an absolute joke. Gasol going to the line every ****ing time. He straight up fell on his own and yelled like he got hit.

That charge call on Pierce was not a charge. KoBRICK was CLEARLY shuffling his feet.

I'm sorry but the Lakers did not outplay the Celtics that half. These refs are giftwrapping free trips to the FT line for Pau "ow my vagina" Gasol.

[SLATEmosphere]

BYEEE

FAKESHOW!!

:laugh1::laugh1::laugh1:

[SLATEmosphere]

Kobe Bryant threw away the game clinching pass

So clutch!

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jed_70]

If the Celtics win this thing I don't know who deserves the MVP trophy. No one on their team has been consistent enough, IMO.

[SLATEmosphere]

Where them haters at?

My knees would absolutly be knocking if Bynum continues not to play. Lamar and Pau got *****ed by Big Baby and Perkins the whole second half. It looked exactly like 2008.

I love it.

Byebye BYEnum. Hope you blow that knee out for your career lol

[SLATEmosphere]

Kobe is 1 out of 6 in NBA Finals MVP's

Discuss...

[tko112204]

Kobe is 1 out of 6 in NBA Finals MVP's

Discuss...

Not gonna get involved in the pissing match that this thread has become, but as a lifelong Bulls fan, this is the biggest difference between Kobe and MJ. I would never say MJ did it by himself by any means, but he was never the sidekick. From 99-03 Shaq was the focal point and best player of those Laker teams. In '04 Kobe had started to surpass Shaq's skill level, but they lost. MJ was, for lack of a better term, The Man, for all 6 of his titles. Couple that with the fact Kobe has lost 2 Finals and only has 1 MVP and I don't think even if Kobe wins this year and next that he would be MJ's equal. In that situation MJs 6>Kobe's 6.

[Bleu Star]

right here through thick & thin. ;)

This won't be an easy series for my purp&gold by any means. It's going to be the toughest championship the Kobe era Lakers have ever had to get. There will be major drama throughout and I will be thrilled to have witnessed it all. The Lakers will take it but they'll have to do it in 7 games. ;)

U mad? :muttley: I love that pic Rampage posted.

:stupid:

Oh looksie. There I go quoting me again. :D I just want to be sure LeMad doesn't get anything twisted.

[SLATEmosphere]

:stupid:

Oh looksie. There I go quoting me again. :D I just want to be sure LeMad doesn't get anything twisted.

Nice try. You're all over the freakin place. One minute you're saying its a 7 game series saying it will be tough, then the next minute you're saying they'll wrap it up in Boston.

Honestly bro just stop. You're covering all you're bases so you can say "I told you so".

[Bleu Star]

Nice try. You're all over the freakin place. One minute you're saying its a 7 game series saying it will be tough, then the next minute you're saying they'll wrap it up in Boston.

Honestly bro just stop. You're covering all you're bases so you can say "I told you so".

You do read everything I post right? :laugh2: Let me say it once more but this time without the expletive so the mods remain happy. ;)

I have said the Lakers would take it in 7 games since day one and stand firmly by that call. That said, I am going to talk some stuff.... lol.. Post #75.


Negative LeMad fan. I have said the Lakers would take it in 7 games since day one and stand firmly by that call. That said, I am going to talk some stuff.... lol

Don't let the stuff talking cloud the picture of reality.

Going to bed. I'm really enjoying this. You're so confused. Boston fan? Cleveland fan? LeMad fan? You just don't know. :laugh2: Love you bro. nohomo.

[SLATEmosphere]

I'm surprised you came out of the WPP to even post this. Normally you disappear for weeks at a time when all doesn't go well then reappear when you see a glimmer of hope. Rest assured, I will be right here through thick & thin.

This won't be an easy series for my purp&gold by any means. It's going to be the toughest championship the Kobe era Lakers have ever had to get. There will be major drama throughout and I will be thrilled to have witnessed it all. The Lakers will take it but they'll have to do it in 7 games. ;)

U mad? :muttley: I love that pic Rampage posted.

Actually... I take that back. Paul Pierce was right. The Celtics aren't going back to Cali. We're closing this **** out in Boston!!!! :lmao: :laugh2:


:flipflop:

[JustDezIt]

:flipflop:

http://i47.tinypic.com/2qwh0jq.jpg

[AmericasTeam31]

:welcome: When you're deailing with a disgruntled LeMad fan and not a Celtic fan you end up with a thread like this. :) I happen to love all of it whether a meaningful transfer takes place or not. I also agree with everything you said. Some other things to note about the series thus far:

Andrew Bynum is playing exceptionally well and is providing that presence we really need in the middle. Thanks goodness for knee drains!!!
Pau Gasol is playing much stronger thna he did in 2008.
Artest has given us that enforcer that we truly missed when Rick Fox retired.
Derek Fisher is a freaking beast and a half.. nuff said.
Paul Pierce should have never opened his mouth and made that "we're not coming back to LA" comment as he walked off the court after game #2.
Rondo is a freaking beast with the ball. He's so difficult to contain and has a ridiculous knack for findingthe open man. He bothers me the most.
Ray Allen went from breaking a record for 3ptrs made to going 0-13. WOWZERS. I'm not banking on Allen having another 0-13 effort. We need to keep someone in his face or it's going to spell trouble tonight.
Our bench needs to outplay your bench. Plain & simple.
The refs have definitely left lots to be desired in this series. When you know two team are coming it to try and out physical each other you give them a chance to play that physical game. the fans want it. The team want it. Don't chop things up without at least letting thme mix it up a bit... .very disappointing.Meaningful thoughts to a Celtic fan... :D

Well one out of three isn't too bad I guess :D Bynum's knee is not going to make it through this series it doesn't appear. And the lack of depth at the position for the Lakers is really going to hurt them. You are a championship caliber team no doubt, but you only have one man (Odom) to back up Gasol and Bymum? That's not good management IMO. People didn't give any credit for the pick up of Rasheed Wallace, but throughout these playoffs he's been exactly what we needed... a tough player who's not afraid to foul and foul hard, but more importantly he's another capable player to steal some minutes off the bench with "Big Baby."

Gasol's game changed the minute he set foot in Boston. He's playing scared if you ask me. He's disappearing down the stretch, not moving without the ball, and standing around watching it get dribbled around on the perimeter. However, to his credit, he knows that if he yells like Serena Williams on a backhand smash that he will get a foul called in the paint...

I have to disagree with your assessment of Fisher. He's had one good quarter out of 16... That doesn't equal a beast and a half... if that were Barber out there we'd be screaming for more Farmar... I think him guarding Allen is killing his legs, and his attempts at flailing his arms to draw fouls are killing him, because everytime he does it HE ends up with the foul.

After last night I do agree that your bench HAS to outplay our bench. Then again if your starters can't do it, how can your bench do it? I don't see anyone on your bench that scares me (especially when playing in Boston). Brown scares me in LA because one explosive dunk of his sends the Staples Center through the roof. Otherwise, as long as Big Baby keeps owning Lamar, I think the Boston bench will dominate the Lakers bench...

[Bleu Star]

Well one out of three isn't too bad I guess :D Bynum's knee is not going to make it through this series it doesn't appear. And the lack of depth at the position for the Lakers is really going to hurt them. You are a championship caliber team no doubt, but you only have one man (Odom) to back up Gasol and Bymum? That's not good management IMO. People didn't give any credit for the pick up of Rasheed Wallace, but throughout these playoffs he's been exactly what we needed... a tough player who's not afraid to foul and foul hard, but more importantly he's another capable player to steal some minutes off the bench with "Big Baby."

Gasol's game changed the minute he set foot in Boston. He's playing scared if you ask me. He's disappearing down the stretch, not moving without the ball, and standing around watching it get dribbled around on the perimeter. However, to his credit, he knows that if he yells like Serena Williams on a backhand smash that he will get a foul called in the paint...

I have to disagree with your assessment of Fisher. He's had one good quarter out of 16... That doesn't equal a beast and a half... if that were Barber out there we'd be screaming for more Farmar... I think him guarding Allen is killing his legs, and his attempts at flailing his arms to draw fouls are killing him, because everytime he does it HE ends up with the foul.

After last night I do agree that your bench HAS to outplay our bench. Then again if your starters can't do it, how can your bench do it? I don't see anyone on your bench that scares me (especially when playing in Boston). Brown scares me in LA because one explosive dunk of his sends the Staples Center through the roof. Otherwise, as long as Big Baby keeps owning Lamar, I think the Boston bench will dominate the Lakers bench...

Pardon any typos. I'm on my phone.

Derek Fisher is indeed a beast and he is not done yet.

Pau is consistent. We can't ask for much more from him. He's not traditionally a banger. He is a finesse player. That all said, he realized that the 2008 version of Pau needed to find the nearest landfill and is mixing it up well with your big guys.

The Lakers just need to play their game and they'll be just fine. Bynum is ok. He has two days to rest the knee and come back with a solid 20-25 minutes of play. It'll happen. No worries. ;)

To address your comment about Pau playing scared in Boston and the Lakers not playing well in Beantown... It's a good thing two of the next three are in the City of Angels baby!!! Gotta love home court advantage. :)

Sunday can go either way. Boston will be gripping hard if they don't step back up to the plate. All pressure is on Boston at this point.

[ScipioCowboy]

Slate is owning this thread.:D

[AmericasTeam31]

Pardon any typos. I'm on my phone.

Derek Fisher is indeed a beast and he is not done yet.

Pau is consistent. We can't ask for much more from him. He's not traditionally a banger. He is a finesse player. That all said, he realized that the 2008 version of Pau needed to find the nearest landfill and is mixing it up well with your big guys.

The Lakers just need to play their game and they'll be just fine. Bynum is ok. He has two days to rest the knee and come back with a solid 20-25 minutes of play. It'll happen. No worries. ;)

To address your comment about Pau playing scared in Boston and the Lakers not playing well in Beantown... It's a good thing two of the next three are in the City of Angels baby!!! Gotta love home court advantage. :)

Sunday can go either way. Boston will be gripping hard if they don't step back up to the plate. All pressure is on Boston at this point.

I think the pressure is on both teams... neither one wants to be in situation where you HAVE to beat the other team two times in a row. Granted L.A. will play those two at home, but they played the first two at home too, and didn't sweep them either. Plus, if Boston wins Sunday, that is two straight and finally gives someone momentum in this series... I disagree with your theory about Boston being the only team playing under pressure.

IMO, if the refs are letting them play, we have an advantage. Typically, Boston is more contact driven than L.A. is. We saw that in 2008. Not to say that things couldn't change a bit, but that is not really a trait that you just pick up one day. That's like telling Felix that he MUST run like Marion... It just isn't there.... he can try to do better at it, but it's still not the same. I'm thinking it goes 7, and who knows who wins. I just wanted to see the rematch, and even though i'm a Celtics fan and i can't stand L.A., I just want to see a knock down drag them out 7 game series, with the game tied in the last minutes, and whoever wins, wins.

[Hostile]

:flipflop:I haven't been paying attention and I honestly do not know the answer to this.

Do you simply hate the Lakers more than you like any team? I ask because I assumed you were a Cavaliers fan, but now when I see your sig pic I think I was wrong.

I don't care either way, just curious.

[ABQCOWBOY]

To me, last night was a must win for the Celts. I'm not at all surprised they won last night.

I think that the team that Wins Sunday wins it all. I guess we'll see.

[SLATEmosphere]

I haven't been paying attention and I honestly do not know the answer to this.

Do you simply hate the Lakers more than you like any team? I ask because I assumed you were a Cavaliers fan, but now when I see your sig pic I think I was wrong.

I don't care either way, just curious.

I am a Cavaliers fan but I hate the Lakers with a passion. Always have. Not a fan of Kobe at all. Just so happens that there's a player on the Cavs that rivals Kobe as the best player in the NBA.

I lived in the LA area for alot of years and absolutly cannot stand their fanbase. It's an embarrassment. It's similar to your hatred of the Redskins.

[Doomsday]

It seems to me it will come down to whether or not the officials will let the Celtics play tough, aggressive, physical defense. If they blow the whistles a lot, Boston has no shot. If they let them play Boston will win the series.

[SLATEmosphere]

It seems to me it will come down to whether or not the officials will let the Celtics play tough, aggressive, physical defense. If they blow the whistles a lot, Boston has no shot. If they let them play Boston will win the series.

I made a thread about this. It's like Boston is playing against the refs and the Lakers. I hate how the refs are dictating tempo and physical play. Calling non stop fouls fits the soft Lakers perfectly. They have nothing but scared timid finess players.

I wish the refs would just allow some tough play to go on. That Pau Gasol slip was inexcusable.

[Bleu Star]

I'm thinking it goes 7, and who knows who wins. I just wanted to see the rematch, and even though i'm a Celtics fan and i can't stand L.A., I just want to see a knock down drag them out 7 game series, with the game tied in the last minutes, and whoever wins, wins.

Amen bro. This quote sums up the way both of us feel. Just flip the Celtics and LA words for me. ;) Getcha popcorn ready for Sunday!!! :D

[Bleu Star]

:flipflop:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4691230825_4347a28680.jpg

:muttley:

[Hostile]

I am a Cavaliers fan but I hate the Lakers with a passion. Always have. Not a fan of Kobe at all. Just so happens that there's a player on the Cavs that rivals Kobe as the best player in the NBA.

I lived in the LA area for alot of years and absolutly cannot stand their fanbase. It's an embarrassment. It's similar to your hatred of the Redskins.Not really, because I have never had sig pics showing my hatred of the Skins. You just seem obsessed with hating them.

No skin off my nose. I don't even follow the game anymore. Was just curious.

[SLATEmosphere]

Not really, because I have never had sig pics showing my hatred of the Skins. You just seem obsessed with hating them.

No skin off my nose. I don't even follow the game anymore. Was just curious.

Right.

[Hostile]

Right.What's right? Or in what way are you not clear?

I do not hate the Washington Redskins more than I love the Dallas Cowboys and do not obsess over them to the point of lunacy and post anti-Redskins sig pics on a basketball or baseball forum, or anywhere else for that matter.

I have never posted a picture of any kind of any other team beating the Redskins. Them losing is not an obsession with me.

Don't blame me if you can't see how cloying your act is.

[SLATEmosphere]

What's right? Or in what way are you not clear?

I do not hate the Washington Redskins more than I love the Dallas Cowboys and do not obsess over them to the point of lunacy and post anti-Redskins sig pics on a basketball or baseball forum, or anywhere else for that matter.

I have never posted a picture of any kind of any other team beating the Redskins. Them losing is not an obsession with me.

Don't blame me if you can't see how cloying your act is.

There's a "sports forum" right? I do 99% of my Laker bashing there so I'm not sure what the problem is. If you arn't fond of it then have another Mod check it if it bothers you. I don't bring Cavalier talk into the Fan forum unless someone like Bleu initiates a random comment about LeBron or the Cavs.

And it's not really an "obsession". I just know how much Laker bandwagoners we have on this forum and I like to rile them up.

[Hostile]

There's a "sports forum" right? I do 99% of my Laker bashing there so I'm not sure what the problem is. If you arn't fond of it then have another Mod check it if it bothers you. I don't bring Cavalier talk into the Fan forum unless someone like Bleu initiates a random comment about LeBron or the Cavs.

And it's not really an "obsession". I just know how much Laker bandwagoners we have on this forum and I like to rile them up.Who said it was a problem?

I asked you a question. You gave an answer that included me and I don't see the comparison.

I don't care if you hate the Lakers. I don't care about the entire NBA right now.

I just wanted to know what the purpose of all this is. Like I said, it seems cloying.

[SLATEmosphere]

Who said it was a problem?

I asked you a question. You gave an answer that included me and I don't see the comparison.

I don't care if you hate the Lakers. I don't care about the entire NBA right now.

I just wanted to know what the purpose of all this is. Like I said, it seems cloying.

Oh. Well it's prime basketball season and it's just fun to do. When football season comes along then the bball talk will fade. For now, it's pretty slow on the Dallas Cowboys news so I'm just passing time really. The sig will be gone in about a month anyways. It's just what's fresh right now.

[Hostile]

Oh. Well it's prime basketball season and it's just fun to do. When football season comes along then the bball talk will fade. For now, it's pretty slow on the Dallas Cowboys news so I'm just passing time really. The sig will be gone in about a month anyways. It's just what's fresh right now.
Okay. Enjoy.

[BraveHeartFan]

Cavs. I'll root for him though. Best basketball player in the NBA.

My NBA player rankings.

1.LeBron
2.Wade
3.Nash
4.Derron Williams
5.Chris Bosh
.
.
.
62. Kyle Korver
63.Kobe Bryant

Man I'm not a Kobe fan by any means but even I wouldn't post something like that.

Not even to try and rib a Lakers fan.

lol



Not to mention the fact that you have no love for Kevin Durant. That's just terrible.

[Bleu Star]

Factoid: Michael Jordan is the only player in NBA history with more 30 point playoff games than Kobe Bryant.

Injury Update:

Andrew Bynum said the draining process worked & there is a 100% chance that he's going to play Sunday. Swelling will return, he expects, after the game.

Beast!!! We need him! We also need Artest to get a lil crazy. The beast within Ron Ron needs to come out. :D


http://my.lakers.com/blogs/2010/06/12/6-12-injury-update-andrew-bynum/

Potentially good news for the Lakers came from the lips of Andrew Bynum on Saturday afternoon.

“I’m going to play, 100 percent,” he stated regarding Sunday’s Game 5.

While the team is still taking a wait-and-see-how-it-feels-before-the-game approach, Bynum was confident that he’d be able to contribute, stating that the draining process he underwent on Friday did its job and that he’s feeling better.

“I think we’re still optimistic that he’s going to give it a shot,” said Lakers coach Phil Jackson. “We have a day to work with him. He’s had a day of therapy and he can start getting some movement and maybe start activating himself tomorrow and get himself going.”

We’d learned on Friday that Bynum had an MRI scan of his right knee that showed no additional damage, and that he’d had the knee drained on Thursday evening after the game.

Many of Bynum’s teammates, not to mention his general manager Mitch Kupchak, praised his toughness and “maturity” (in Kupchak’s words) for playing through the pain, as Kobe Bryant for one has done for so many years.

Bynum’s fully expecting some swelling to return to the knee after the game, but feels that the additional day between games 4 and 5 will have him playing at a high level.

We’ll see in a bit over 24 hours.

[SLATEmosphere]

We all know andrew "glass" bynum will reinjure that knee and drag all night on the court. Sorry but that guy is done. Its going to swell right back up at gametime.

[Bleu Star]

We all know andrew "glass" bynum will reinjure that knee and drag all night on the court. Sorry but that guy is done. Its going to swell right back up at gametime.

Waaaaaaaa :laugh2: When he puts in a solid effort to help propel the Lakers to a 3-2 lead I would like for you to be sure to return and eat your words.

[SLATEmosphere]

Waaaaaaaa :laugh2: When he puts in a solid effort to help propel the Lakers to a 3-2 lead I would like for you to be sure to return and eat your words.

Okay but I'm not.

We're talking about a guy who couldn't even play 2 minutes after the half because the swelling was so bad. You think 2 days is going to help that? You need weeks for that injury to start to heel. All he's doing is putting more pressure on that tear. It's not going to get better and the swelling is going to just come right back after halftime.

He's glass. Get over it.

[SLATEmosphere]

And this is exactly my point. Kobe is so overrated as a an NBA superstar. He needs 3 7 footers to help him. Once he's left with just a few they lose..hmmmm I wonder why!

Kobe should be buying Fisher 5 million dollar diamond rings for saving his *** in this series. Kobe singlehandedly **** the bed in game 3 by chucking up trashy bricks and being a complete ballhog. If Fisher doesn't play out of his mind the Lakers are down 3-1

Who even gets finals MVP on the Lakers? It sure isn't Kobe. If anything Gasol, Bynum and Fisher are the MVP's. Kobe just stuffs stat sheets and throws away gameclinching passes.

/thread

[Rampage]

And this is exactly my point. Kobe is so overrated as a an NBA superstar. He needs 3 7 footers to help him. Once he's left with just a few they lose..hmmmm I wonder why!

Kobe should be buying Fisher 5 million dollar diamond rings for saving his *** in this series. Kobe singlehandedly **** the bed in game 3 by chucking up trashy bricks and being a complete ballhog. If Fisher doesn't play out of his mind the Lakers are down 3-1

Who even gets finals MVP on the Lakers? It sure isn't Kobe. If anything Gasol, Bynum and Fisher are the MVP's. Kobe just stuffs stat sheets and throws away gameclinching passes.

/thread

http://rootzoo.com/uploads/group_photo_uploads/1246262949161738091.jpg

[JustDezIt]

Anyone who watched Jordan will know Kobe can never be him. I dislike him, but he is the best player since Jordan still someone else steps up the plate.

[Bleu Star]

The last two posts above mine are very level headed. Just an observation. ;)

[Bleu Star]

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy113/k4lakers24/carflag.jpg

:laugh2:

[Bleu Star]

KevinDing

Andrew Bynum had right knee drained again in wee hours of morning. MRI this afternoon showed no further damage. Details: http://is.gd/cM1uE

Hi Slate. :)

[SLATEmosphere]

Uhh Rampage. You could do better than that.

Jersey Numbers?

LOL. Maybe LeKing should change his number to 99:rolleyes:

[SLATEmosphere]

KevinDing

Andrew Bynum had right knee drained again in wee hours of morning. MRI this afternoon showed no further damage. Details: http://is.gd/cM1uE

Hi Slate. :)

When did I say no further damage?

:laugh2:

I said it's not going to get better. That thing will swell up to a balloon at halftime.

Tell Lamar I want the thin mints. Thanks.

[Rampage]

Uhh Rampage. You could do better than that.

Jersey Numbers?

LOL. Maybe LeKing should change his number to 99:rolleyes:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/njsdesigns/snapple_cap_kobe.jpg

[big dog cowboy]

http://rootzoo.com/uploads/group_photo_uploads/1246262949161738091.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/njsdesigns/snapple_cap_kobe.jpg
:laugh2: :lmao: :laugh2: :lmao: :laugh2:

[Bleu Star]

Jared Dudley Knows.

http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/2010/06/12/phoenixs-jared-dudley-lakers-win-game-5/38213/

I'm not sure there's even a reason to watch the game now. :laugh2:

[SLATEmosphere]

That's better Ramp.

You're right though. He'll never be Kobe. That's a good thing. He'll actually make a name for himself and win as many NBA Finals MVP as Jordan.

[Jon88]

Haters are gonna hate.

I've learned to ignore them.

[juck]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/njsdesigns/snapple_cap_kobe.jpg
OK this is great,:laugh2:

[Bleu Star]

They caught up with the Mamba yesterday. Here's what he had to say.

"Are you sure you're not wiped out?"

Bryant stopped, turned to me, eyes suddenly bright, smile suddenly peeking out from underneath a 2-week-old mask.

"They think I can't do this for two more wins?"

Then he laughed, and laughed, and laughed...

"It's going to be fine," he said Saturday, still laughing, disappearing into a rainy Boston afternoon, not an umbrella in sight.

7pm can't get here soon enough! :ohboy:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-plaschke-lakers-20100613,0,1868329.column

[28 Joker]

Let me tell you how it is.

If Boston wins tonight, they have a chance.

If L.A. wins tonight, this series is over.

[Bleu Star]

Let me tell you how it is.

If Boston wins tonight, they have a chance.

If L.A. wins tonight, this series is over.

This.

[Rampage]

holy home court advantage. I hope the refs are biased towards La in game 6 like they were tonight for Boston.

[Doomsday]

holy home court advantage. I hope the refs are biased towards La in game 6 like they were tonight for Boston.

Youre kidding right? 19 Free Throws for the Lakers to 7 for the Celtics.

Like I said earlier if they let the Celtics play physical defense they will win the series. They are out hustling the Lakers and forcing Kobe into bad shots.

The only reason this series is going back to LA, is Fisher had a horse shoe up his a** game 3 and played way above his head.

[Rampage]

Your kidding right? 15 Free Throws for the Lakers to 7 for the Celtics.

Like I said earlier if they let the Celtics play physical defense they will win the series. They are out hustling the Lakers and forcing Kobe into bad shots.
it's not just about free throws. they're blowing the whistle on ticky tack **** on LA but letting Boston play physical defense.

[Doomsday]

I agree with that FF are only part of the story, but picking up over 10 more points on the line is huge. 24-9 in FF with 1 minute left you have to be getting some calls.

[Rampage]

that shot by Allen didn't hit the rim

[juck]

Ron Artest SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!11:laugh1:

[Bleu Star]

Lakers
in
7.

Oh. I already said that. My bad. ;)

[Smith22]

Impressive game by Kobe, but the rest of the team was MIA. Gasol and Odom have to have more of an impact. If not, Kobe better have 2 40+ point performances. Between the whistles and physical defense, this series has been a little painful to watch. Nice game by Pierce.

[SLATEmosphere]

Kobe putting up points doing everything, with his teammates not stepping up.

Welcome to Lebron's world.

[Encore]

ESPN: Win or lose - Kobe Still MVP?

BOSTON -- In an odd Finals filled with statistical oddities and in which each game has borne virtually no resemblance to its predecessor, it's perhaps fitting that through five games we're left with another unusual situation: There is no clear-cut choice for series MVP. In fact, if Boston were to close things out with a win in Game 6 on Tuesday, as many as four Celtics could garner serious consideration.

Of course, the MVP doesn't have to come from the winning team. While this isn't the letter of the rule it's been an unwritten law for the past four decades -- every Finals MVP since 1969 has come from the winning team. Alas, every rule has its exception, and after Sunday night's 38-point effort we may be looking at one in the form of Kobe Bryant.

While the Celtics deserve their 3-2 lead in the series, there's no question who the best player has been over these first five games. That point was driven home with a sledgehammer in Game 5 when Bryant scored 19 points in the third quarter only to find the Celtics' lead had increased when he was done.

This continued a Finals in which Bryant has had at least 20 points in every game, has had only one game that possibly could be construed as somewhere close to ordinary (Game 2), and has had a pair (Games 1 and 5) in which he was absolutely spectacular.

For the series, Bryant is averaging 30.2 points per game; no other player is averaging more than 19. He's done it reasonably efficiently too, with a 55.2 true shooting percentage in a series in which the average has been 53.4. That's amazing considering the difficulty of the attempts he's taken, especially in Game 5.

Bryant has filled the stat sheet in various and sundry other ways, too. Bryant leads all Finals players in steals, is second in assists and has yanked down six rebounds a game. About the only quibble one could make is that he's been a bit turnover-prone; of course, he's playing against the league's top turnover-forcing defense, so this shouldn't come as a huge shock.

And while the league doesn't award extra points for degree of difficulty, part of the reason Bryant has been forced into such challenging attempts is how little help he's received from the cavalry. Again, this point was hammered into our consciousness in the second half of Game 5 -- Pau Gasol was the only Lakers starter to score a basket after halftime, and his play was tepid throughout (among his other assorted flubs, did anyone else catch him standing in the paint watching as Nate Robinson flew by for an easy fourth-quarter layup?).

If you're not sold on Bryant's MVP case yet, then consider the alternative. If not Kobe, who?

Rajon Rondo, who has yet to have a 20-point game and is 4-for-15 from the free throw line in the series? Ray Allen, who made a record eight 3-pointers in Game 2 but is 0-for-18 from distance in the other four games? Paul Pierce, who didn't become a factor in the series until Game 4? Kevin Garnett, who had only six points in Game 2 and has played only 30.8 minutes a game for the series?

The fact is Bryant has been by far the most productive player, and the only reason the Celtics are ahead is because five of the next six best players (the four above and supersub Glen Davis) have been wearing green. If series MVP voters are using their heads and not their hearts, Bryant is an obvious pick even with his team trailing.

There's an irony here, of course. I mentioned above that only one player has won Finals MVP in a losing effort; it was Bryant's idol and mentor, former Lakers star Jerry West. Wait, there's more. It came in the 1969 Finals … against the Celtics … against a veteran Boston team, in fact, that had won only 48 games and was seeded just fourth in the Eastern Conference at the start of the playoffs. L.A. ended up losing Game 7 at home despite 42 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists from West.

A lot of water still has to go under the bridge for Kobe to join West, but suffice it to say that if Kobe goes for 42, 13 and 12 in a losing effort in the finale the award is probably his regardless of what anyone on the Celtics does.

Of course, Kobe would only join West if the Lakers did, in fact, lose the series. He could also go down in history more happily if the Lakers win the final two games. At this point I'd say it's a foregone conclusion that he'll win the award if that happens, with Gasol having essentially eliminated himself from further consideration with his performances in Games 4 and 5 and no other player coming close to Bryant statistically.

Alas, the odds of L.A. winning both games are not great. While the Lakers pulled the feat off against Detroit in 1988, historically teams trailing 3-2 in the Finals have lost the series 34 times out of 40. The last team to win in such circumstances was Houston in 1994; since then the past eight teams to lead 3-2 have won the series (Chicago in 1996, 1997 and 1998, L.A. in 2000, San Antonio in 2003 and 2005, Miami in 2006 and Boston in 2008).

However, optimists will point out that only Miami in 2006 and Chicago in 1998 were playing on the road in those final two games. Since the league went to a 2-3-2 format, teams coming home with a 3-2 deficit have won twice (Houston in 1994, L.A. in 1988) and lost four times (Dallas in 2006, Utah in 1998, Boston in 1985 and Phoenix in 1993).

Nonetheless, it's hard to be encouraged about the Lakers' plight right now, as one wonders where additional help may come from for Bryant. Most crucially, center Andrew Bynum has to play on a short turnaround after a six-hour flight; flying tends to hurt players recuperating from injuries because it encourages swelling and stiffness (the Celtics won't practice on Monday before heading to L.A. for that exact reason).

And few have forgotten that it was Bynum's absence that allowed Boston to bully Gasol, Lamar Odom and any other Lakers not wearing No. 24 in the 2008 Finals.

Thus, the odds are looking long for the Lakers' hopes of claiming a repeat championship, and all the talk about Bryant joining Magic in L.A.'s five-rings club may be wasted breath. Instead, there's a decent chance Bryant will join another legendary Laker in the history books, in a way that he probably wished he wouldn't.]

.....

[Bleu Star]

http://vegas-spreads.com/basketball/nba-basketball/6765-061410-2010-nba-finals-picks-celtics-vs-lakers-game-6-nba-finals-odds

Laker @ -6.5

Vegas is rarely wrong. Lakers in 7.

[MC KAos]

http://vegas-spreads.com/basketball/nba-basketball/6765-061410-2010-nba-finals-picks-celtics-vs-lakers-game-6-nba-finals-odds

Laker @ -6.5

Vegas is rarely wrong. Lakers in 7.

yes they are, the betting lines are set so people bet evenly, not what they think will happen, thats why you see teams like the lakers, cowboys and yankees being favorites very often, more people bet on those teams than say, the twins or something.

but i do agree that this series is far from over, i think the celtics will win though because they have figured out that there is no stopping kobe, but you can stop everyone else. also, i hate to admit it, but bynum is HUGE for the lakers vs boston, they really miss him and i can see why lakers fans think that they could have won in 08 with him, he makes a big difference defensively and with rebounds

[BraveHeartFan]

.....


If the Celtics hold on to win and a player on the losing team wins the MVP that is just stupid. I've always thought that was stupid. It's one of the dumbest things that can possibly happen in sports. Thankfully it doesn't happen often.

How a person can possibly be the MVP of the series, or game, when his team didn't win is beyond me. If you don't win you're not more valuable to your team, or the series, then one of the guys on the team who actually won it.

[Bleu Star]

If the Celtics hold on to win and a player on the losing team wins the MVP that is just stupid. I've always thought that was stupid. It's one of the dumbest things that can possibly happen in sports. Thankfully it doesn't happen often.

How a person can possibly be the MVP of the series, or game, when his team didn't win is beyond me. If you don't win you're not more valuable to your team, or the series, then one of the guys on the team who actually won it.

As much of a Laker fan as I am, I have to wholeheartedly agree with this. That is just plain dumb. I love Kobe's game but it's all about team success to me. If the Lakers win, he is the clear MVP. If they lose, I just don't see it.

[SLATEmosphere]

http://vegas-spreads.com/basketball/nba-basketball/6765-061410-2010-nba-finals-picks-celtics-vs-lakers-game-6-nba-finals-odds

Laker @ -6.5

Vegas is rarely wrong. Lakers in 7.

lol. You're pathetic. Talk about grasping at straws.

And :laugh2: at Kobe winning Finals MVP even when they lose

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

[Bleu Star]

lol. You're pathetic. Talk about grasping at straws.

And :laugh2: at Kobe winning Finals MVP even when they lose

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

Odds don't lie. :D

I'm not sure why you're finding humor in my statement on MVP but rock on LeMad fan. ;)

[SLATEmosphere]

Odds don't lie. :D

I'm not sure why you're finding humor in my statement on MVP but rock on LeMad fan. ;)

Odds? Didn't you just post a spread? I dont know how that justifys anything lol. So if the Lakers win by only 3, then the Celtics won because they covered the spread.

Doesn't matter. This **** will be closed out tonight:D

[MC KAos]

i think the finals mvp if the celtics win will be whomever plays the best between rondo and pierce in the winning game, whether it be game 6 or 7. right now id lean towards pierce

[Bleu Star]

i think the finals mvp if the celtics win will be whomever plays the best between rondo and pierce in the winning game, whether it be game 6 or 7. right now id lean towards pierce

I would have to lean towards Rondo. His game has been consistently solid all series long and he has given us fits. Pierce really just got off in game 5. That all won't matter though. :)

On another note, Izzo turns down LeMadville... lol

[SLATEmosphere]

I would have to lean towards Rondo. His game has been consistently solid all series long and he has given us fits. Pierce really just got off in game 5. That all won't matter though. :)

On another note, Izzo turns down LeMadville... lol

Of course he turned it down. LeBron is handcuffing that franchise and it's not really fair. He's acting like a premadonna.

[Rampage]

Of course he turned it down. LeBron is handcuffing that franchise and it's not really fair. He's acting like a premadonna.
yeah i'm kinda disappointed in the way he's handling this whole "where will Lebron go" fiasco. he's gonna stay in Cleveland where he can get the most money and there's really no where for him to go that would be an upgrade.

[big dog cowboy]

On another note, Izzo turns down LeMadville... lol
I don't know why, but I just didn't think he would go pro. You can bet the city of Lansing is breathing easier tonight.

[Yeagermeister]

i think the finals mvp if the celtics win will be whomever plays the best between rondo and pierce in the winning game, whether it be game 6 or 7. right now id lean towards pierce

If Boston wins I'd give it to Ray Allen.

[Bleu Star]

I don't know why, but I just didn't think he would go pro. You can bet the city of Lansing is breathing easier tonight.

No doubt. I think he was just working for a better deal at Michigan State. I think he'll get it.

[Yeagermeister]

No doubt. I think he was just working for a better deal at Michigan State. I think he'll get it.

So he pulled a Calipari. Talked to another team/school to get a raise.

[SLATEmosphere]

This is one of those wird games that you just throw out the window if you're the celtics. Lakers played well but they arnt 25 points or whatever it was better than the celtics. Game 7 baby.

[Bleu Star]

This is one of those games that defines a champion. Lakers played well and are clearly better than the celtics. Game 7 baby.

Fixed.

Lakers in 7.................. Oh wait.... ;)

PS. Doc is clearly gripping right now.... The post game PC is not going well. :laugh2:

RON RON SAYS HELLO.

[Bob Sacamano]

Get it together Celtics. Shame Bleu Star.

[SLATEmosphere]

Fixed.

Lakers in 7.................. Oh wait.... ;)

PS. Doc is clearly gripping right now.... The post game PC is not going well. :laugh2:

RON RON SAYS HELLO.

Wow look at this chatty cathy.

The lakers are not clearly better. Knock it off.

[Bleu Star]

Wow look at this chatty cathy.

The lakers are not clearly better. Knock it off.

They are better in the Staples Center and they earned HCA! It should be fun on Thursday. ;)

[SLATEmosphere]

They are better in the Staples Center and they earned HCA! It should be fun on Thursday. ;)

Yes it shall.

[Gemini Dolly]

Game 7.

Last second shot for the win??

[BraveHeartFan]

Guess it's good for fans and such that it's gone 7 games. I was hoping that the Celtics would close out the Lakers tonight. Oh well. Lakers will probably win it now.

[Christiann]

It's going to be a great Game 7, I think we have it though. With Perkins probably not playing Game 7 thats going to hurt them ALOT, you could see it in some Celtics faces in the post interviews that their verrryyyy upset. My city is going to be in flames that night either way it goes :D .

[Smith22]

WOW. Talk about not showing up. I think losing Perkins will be the final blow for the Celtics, but if Kobe's teammates disappear like they did in game 5, anything is possible.

[zrinkill]

Before this thread I wanted the Lakers to lose ...... But Slate is so freaking annoying that I want his (newest) team to lose just to shut him up.

[Smith22]

On the subject of Finals MVP, I have to agree with the announcers last night, giving the award to anyone other than Kobe would be insane. Allen had ONE good game. Pierce, ONE, maybe 1 1/2 good games. Rondo..... Can't hit a jumper. They leave him wide open every shot and he still can't make a bucket. KG? No. I just don't see how it can go to a Celtic player.

[big dog cowboy]

So he pulled a Calipari. Talked to another team/school to get a raise.
:eek:

I can't believe you just said that.

:lmao:

[big dog cowboy]

Slate is so freaking annoying that I want his (newest) team to lose just to shut him up.
:bow:


:laugh2:

[Yeagermeister]

:eek:

I can't believe you just said that.

:lmao:

:D It's true....every year he'd get a raise because he'd threaten to leave.

[Yeagermeister]

Shuttlesworth is going to need another game like game 2 too win game 7.

[juck]

:hammer: Before this thread I wanted the Lakers to lose ...... But Slate is so freaking annoying that I want his (newest) team to lose just to shut him up.

Soo True. He roots for players instead of teams too.

[miamicowboy21]

Boston should've stayed in the hotel last night. When Bill Russell is leaving the game early in the 4th because he couldn't wacth anymore, you've embarrased the uniform. That was an utter disgrace last night.

[Avaj]

We need nothing less then Black Mamba, not Kobe but the Black Mamba to show up on Game 7.

[SLATEmosphere]

Before this thread I wanted the Lakers to lose ...... But Slate is so freaking annoying that I want his (newest) team to lose just to shut him up.

If someone you never met is making you that annoyed, then you're pretty pathetic. I'm glad I'm on your mind though when you watch the game.

Grow up peter pan

[SLATEmosphere]

Before this thread I wanted the Lakers to lose ...... But Slate is so freaking annoying that I want his (newest) team to lose just to shut him up.

Oh..and I won't shut up. Sorry. Put me on ignore.

Or you could send me a PM and close yours up so I can't respond like you did last time hahahahahahahaha

[zrinkill]

Oh..and I won't shut up. Sorry.

Yea you will, when you get banned again because you cannot control your emotions.

[zrinkill]

If someone you never met is making you that annoyed, then you're pretty pathetic.

Its annoying seeing you prance and dance around the fact that you are constantly wrong.


I'm glad I'm on your mind though when you watch the game.

You are not .... but you are a constant annoyance on this board.

Grow up peter pan

Most Ironic thing you have said today Carmine.

[Bleu Star]

Before this thread I wanted the Lakers to lose ...... But Slate is so freaking annoying that I want his (newest) team to lose just to shut him up.

:lmao2: :lmao: :bow:

[Bleu Star]

Bill Russell is leaving the game early in the 4th because he couldn't wacth anymore

I didn't notice that but... :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

[Bleu Star]

This thread will gain major potential late Thursday night as Slate comes to the realization that his new favorite team is going back east empty handed. I can't wait. :ohboy:

Get the riot gear ready (in L.A.) :laugh2:

[SLATEmosphere]

This thread will gain major potential late Thursday night as Slate comes to the realization that his new favorite team is going back east empty handed. I can't wait. :ohboy:

Get the riot gear ready (in L.A.) :laugh2:

:laugh2:

I'll be bitter for a few days, and then just carry on being annoying;)

[BraveHeartFan]

On the subject of Finals MVP, I have to agree with the announcers last night, giving the award to anyone other than Kobe would be insane. Allen had ONE good game. Pierce, ONE, maybe 1 1/2 good games. Rondo..... Can't hit a jumper. They leave him wide open every shot and he still can't make a bucket. KG? No. I just don't see how it can go to a Celtic player.


If the Celtics win and they give it to a player on the losing team it's beyond stupid and if the announcers don't get that fact then they're pretty stupid themselves.

If the Lakers win (They probably will) then Kobe wins hands down. But giving a Finals MVP to a player on the losing team is just flat out stupid.

[Bleu Star]

If the Celtics win and they give it to a player on the losing team it's beyond stupid and if the announcers don't get that fact then they're pretty stupid themselves.

If the Lakers win (They probably will) then Kobe wins hands down. But giving a Finals MVP to a player on the losing team is just flat out stupid.

This makes a lot of sense to me... (for some strange reason)

[AmericasTeam31]

WOW. Talk about not showing up. I think losing Perkins will be the final blow for the Celtics, but if Kobe's teammates disappear like they did in game 5, anything is possible.

At least us Celtics fans will have an excuse now like the Lakers did after '08...

Well if Bynum was playing then....

[Bleu Star]

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

*Wake/Viewing will be on Thurs., June 17th, 6 pm PST.*

The funeral & burial of the CELTICS will be @ The Staples Center, 111 S. Figueroa Los Angeles, Ca. 90015.

* Special invited guests: K. Bryant, D. Fisher, R. Artest, L. Odom, S. Brown, and many more!*

We ask that ...u wear: Purple...and... Gold.

RIP Celtics.. U won't be missed!

[SLATEmosphere]

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

*Wake/Viewing will be on Thurs., June 17th, 6 pm PST.*

The funeral & burial of the CELTICS will be @ The Staples Center, 111 S. Figueroa Los Angeles, Ca. 90015.

* Special invited guests: K. Bryant, D. Fisher, R. Artest, L. Odom, S. Brown, and many more!*

We ask that ...u wear: Purple...and... Gold.

RIP Celtics.. U won't be missed!

Lmao!! Let's go lakers!!

[Bleu Star]

Boston should've stayed in the hotel last night. When Bill Russell is leaving the game early in the 4th because he couldn't wacth anymore, you've embarrased the uniform. That was an utter disgrace last night.


Word is Bill will be back in Staples Center again tonight to witness greatness. He also plans to present the MVP trophy to Kobe after the game. Way to go Bill! :D

[Rampage]

Word is Bill will be back in Staples Center again tonight to witness greatness. He also plans to present the MVP trophy to Kobe after the game. Way to go Bill! :D
is he really supposed to present the MVP award?

[Bleu Star]

is he really supposed to present the MVP award?

Nah. That's just me poking fun. ;)

[Rampage]

Nah. That's just me poking fun. ;)
:laugh2: that would've been sweet if the Lakers won and the Lord of the rings himself Bill Russell presented the MVP award to King Kobeee!

[Rampage]

terrible 1st quarter for the Lakeshow

Kobe got de'd up going 1-7 in the 1st.

the team that led after the 1st quarter has won every game so far in the finals.

[Jed_70]

I'm cringing every time Ray Allen touches the ball. He's awful.

I see a John Starks game in the making. 3 for 17 shooting. I'm calling it.

[Rampage]

Kobe needs to step his game up. that was one of the worst halfs of b-ball i've ever seen him play.

[SLATEmosphere]

3-14

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA

Over-Rated!!!! Over-rated!!!! Over-rated!!!!

[big dog cowboy]

3-14

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA

Over-Rated!!!! Over-rated!!!! Over-rated!!!!
I don't think you can judge a persons career in any professional sport based on one half of play.....do you?

[Smith22]

Wow. Is this the ugliest game in NAB history or what?

Kobe is pressing and should be passing more.

Lakers have missed like 7 free throws and are down by 4.

If the lakers continue to put up bricks, this one is over. If they keep dominating the boards and actually make baskets, they could easily win.

The rebounding difference is unreal.

UGLY game no matter how you look at it.

[Joe Realist]

Ugliest deciding game in NBA Finals history.

[Gemini Dolly]

Kobe decided to have the worst game of his life Game 7 of the finals. What.the.hell.

[Jed_70]

Ugliest deciding game in NBA Finals history.

Yeah it is. It's still exciting though. Both teams are going all out.

[big dog cowboy]

It's very painful to watch this game. Pathetic.

[Doomsday]

Once again the officials hand a game to the Lakers in the 4th quarter. It is a joke when you have a tough final game and one team once again has over TWICE as many FFs then the other team. The Lakers have more FFs in the 4th quarter then the Celtics have for the WHOLE GAME.

[Jed_70]

That shot by Gasol should wrap it up.

The Celtics haven't shown that they can make up 6 points in 1:30.

[Jed_70]

Gasol got away with a travel.

[Doomsday]

Kobe goes flying into RW who is stading there and gets more free points for the Lakers. Too funny!

[Joe Realist]

Kobe should have been called for a charge. Gasol's rebounding, great play by Artest, and Kobe in 4th quarter did Celtics in

As bad as game was, it was very exciting fourth quarter.

[Doomsday]

Amazing they let both teams play physical all game, then when the championship is on the line they decide its time to start calling every single foul possible on Boston.

[Jed_70]

This just in:

Sources close to the league have just confirmed that the Joey Crawford and his officiating crew have just been named Co-Finals MVPs.

Congrats, guys. You earned it.

[SLATEmosphere]

Congrats to Bleu. Congrats to the Lakers.

[TheCount]

There is not enough ownage in the world when the Celtics come back and win the Championship this year after this dumb post.

It will get fairly disgusting..

Do you ever get tired of being wrong? :D

[SLATEmosphere]

Do you ever get tired of being wrong? :D

haha yeah

[Rampage]

haha yeah
:laugh2: the Celts had that game and blew it. oh snap Russell handed the mvp to Kobe!!!!!!!!!!:lmao:

[SLATEmosphere]

I'm not getting banned fella's. I had too great of a day:D

[TheCount]

:laugh2: the Celts had that game and blew it. oh snap Russell handed the mvp to Kobe!!!!!!!!!!:lmao:

I'm sure Lebron's Regular Season Championship ring is pretty nice looking too.

[casmith07]

Where's Slate at?

[Bleu Star]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1287/4711096234_9af2fa46a9.jpg

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

Lakers in 7.

[Avaj]

So happy my team won!!!

[SLATEmosphere]

Where's Slate at?

Are you serious? I've posted like 3 times in the last hour in this thread.

[Bleu Star]

Congrats to Bleu. Congrats to the Lakers.

Thanks bro. Lakers in 7. :laugh2:

I can't stop saying it.

[Bleu Star]

I love you slaty baby...lol

[JustDezIt]

congrats bleu. i hate em but you repped hard. respect.

[JustDezIt]

having said that. edit:5-2 2mvp

http://i48.tinypic.com/24o10eq.png

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/5956/michaeljordan1997firstg.gif

[Christiann]

Bleu, its time for us to stand up tall! Back to back. And by the way the riots are starting!

[Bleu Star]

There is not enough ownage in the world when the Celtics come back and win the Championship this year after this dumb post.

It will get fairly disgusting..

:laugh2: ;)

[Bleu Star]

Bleu, its time for us to stand up tall! Back to back. And by the way the riots are starting!

Congrats bro!!! FULL RIOT CONTROL IN PROGRESS... :laugh2:

[Yeagermeister]

having said that. edit:5-2 2mvp

http://i48.tinypic.com/24o10eq.png

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/5956/michaeljordan1997firstg.gif

:bow:

[zrinkill]

Where's Slate at?

:laugh2: ;)

:laugh1:

[big dog cowboy]

Celtics in 5


Sticking with that?

Yes. Will you self ban yourself for a year?

Sure. Hold your breath. ;)

So you're saying there's a chance?

That's all I needed to hear.
:lmao: :laugh2: :lmao: :laugh2: :lmao:

[AmericasTeam31]

Congrats to the Lakers...

In the end there was not enough size for us to roll out there (unless you count Sheldon Williams). Great series, great drama, and a great season for my C's....

[THUMPER]

Congrats to the Lakers...

In the end there was not enough size for us to roll out there (unless you count Sheldon Williams). Great series, great drama, and a great season for my C's....

No one expected the Celtics to be in the Finals let alone push the Lakers to 7 games. I am thrilled with the way it turned out because there is no team I want to beat more than the Celtics but I have to say congrats to Boston for how they played. Tough team and they left it all on the court. :gent:

Looking forward to beating them again next year!

[big dog cowboy]

Looking forward to beating them again next year!
No way Boston makes it that far. They lose too much and are getting too old.

[AmericasTeam31]

No way Boston makes it that far. They lose too much and are getting too old.

Isn't that what they said this year? :cool:

[THUMPER]

Isn't that what they said this year? :cool:

I was going to say the same thing. I was fully expecting to play the Cavs in the finals.

[Bleu Star]

Congrats to the Lakers...

In the end there was not enough size for us to roll out there (unless you count Sheldon Williams). Great series, great drama, and a great season for my C's....

Hey! Look at what this guy said. ;)


This won't be an easy series for my purp&gold by any means. It's going to be the toughest championship the Kobe era Lakers have ever had to get. There will be major drama throughout and I will be thrilled to have witnessed it all. The Lakers will take it but they'll have to do it in 7 games. ;)

U mad? :muttley: I love that pic Rampage posted.

[Bleu Star]

No one expected the Celtics to be in the Finals let alone push the Lakers to 7 games. I am thrilled with the way it turned out because there is no team I want to beat more than the Celtics but I have to say congrats to Boston for how they played. Tough team and they left it all on the court. :gent:

Looking forward to beating them again next year!

Me too bro!

That was one of the greatest NBA games I have ever seen. In my opinion, the score should not be indicative of the quality of the game. We witnessed some of the best back and forth defense by both team in the history of the NBA Finals. Great nail biter!

[Bleu Star]

No way Boston makes it that far. They lose too much and are getting too old.

This is the end of the Boston team as we know it today. Slate will have to cheer for a different Laker Finals opponent next year.

[Bleu Star]

I was going to say the same thing. I was fully expecting to play the Cavs in the finals.

Slate was too. :laugh2:

[mldardy]

Me too bro!

That was one of the greatest NBA games I have ever seen. In my opinion, the score should not be indicative of the quality of the game. We witnessed some of the best back and forth defense by both team in the history of the NBA Finals. Great nail biter!
Not really. That game was not even close to being great. Defense had something to do with it but a lot of poor shot selections, a lot of guys trying to lean into people to draw a foul. It was a hard fought game but definitely not great.

[Bleu Star]

Not really. That game was not even close to being great. Defense had something to do with it but a lot of poor shot selections, a lot of guys trying to lean into people to draw a foul. It was a hard fought game but definitely not great.

Different strokes! Your team must have lost or have not been it it at all. :laugh2: There's always next year. ;)

[mldardy]

Different strokes! Your team must have lost or have not been it it at all. :laugh2: There's always next year. ;)
I didn't care who won this series. I am a Sixer fan so naturally I am going to hate both teams due to our battles in the 80's with these teams. It just wasn't a great game. People get so caught up in the now that they forget about the past so quickly. I kind of agree with Wilbon's comments last night when they were putting Kobe up against the other great Lakers and great players of the past. People always seem to lean towards what happened last night, last week instead of going back and looking at some TRULY great games that were 10 X better than this game.

[Bleu Star]

I didn't care who won this series. I am a Sixer fan so naturally I am going to hate both teams due to our battles in the 80's with these teams. It just wasn't a great game. People get so caught up in the now that they forget about the past so quickly. I kind of agree with Wilbon's comments last night when they were putting Kobe up against the other great Lakers and great players of the past. People always seem to lean towards what happened last night, last week instead of going back and looking at some TRULY great games that were 10 X better than this game.

So. I was right. :) mkkkkkaayyyy

In order to appreciate what took place in game 7 you have to appreciate hustle, tenacity, willpower, grit, & determination. That game had it all. I don't care if it wasn't 130-120... I much prefer the type of game where both team have monumental mountains to climb. The game was a microcasm of the whole series. Major drama and a setting where the purp n gold had to comeback to win... I loved every nail biting minute of it! See ya next ear! Parade down Figeroa on Monday!!!!!!!!!