Official 2009 NBA Finals thread

[jstchilln120]

Originally Posted by finalfinally

You can't blame anyone except for Kobe for this loss if you are a Lakes fan, he simply waited to long to try and flip the switch and against a team as good on the defensive end as the Celtics are, you just can't do that. He needs to get going in the 3rd quarter to get in rhythm, that way when the 4th quarter rolls around he's in his groove.

I think it had more to do with Boston's defense shutting down the paint and forcing him to take bad jump shots. He didn't try to take over too late, he was forcing way too much throughout the entire game.

Oh yeah, then there was the Incredible Disappearing Lamar Odom who once again showed that you can never know what to expect from him. He wasn't on the boards, didn't get involved on offense, and was hesitant on defense because of foul trouble. Then you can add in Gasol's inconsistent and lacksadaisickal play on both ends of the floor and zero contribution from the bench.

[Darius Ali]

Game two tonight. Will Kobe take over from the start and will L.A. to a win?

[Trey]

Lakers are coming out very aggressive, something they need to do. Pierce is playing great ball also, but one can only wonder how long he'll be able to hold up with his shaky left knee.

[Darius Ali]

I think his knee is fine. That was way overblown. I think alot of guys do that shit. Overreact to minor injuries.

[Trey]

As someone who has torn things in his knee, I understand where he's coming from. When your knee pops, it scares the shit out of you so much it literally paralyzes you. That's why he laid there for so long and after he told them he thought he tore something. It's also why he was in a wheelchair, there was no reason for him to limp off on it to tear it even more.

He was scared he tore something in his knee and that's what happens, they were just being extra cautious since, you know, it's the NBA Finals.

[Chubz]

looks like the Celtics were not given enough credit by alot of peopl eincluding myself

[blkonblkcrime]

Im sad!!!

[Phistar]

even though i'm not a big basketball fan...

i'm quoting myself from the other nba finals thread

Originally Posted by Phistar

celtics win! lakers lose! end of discussion!

[Darius Ali]

They won two at home sure. But now they go to L.A. for 3 straight. I think the Lakers will take at least 2 of them. Playing at home in front of all those celebs and crazy fans. Its going to be HUGE.

[thilianwij]

lakers better win all at home or else the series is over. im serious. theyll have to go to a game 7 if they don't win at home.

[Jerome]

good video going around the internet of magic ripping the lakers performance thus far in the series.

[Darius Ali]

I just saw that on Yahoo a few min ago. He is 100% right. I fully expect L.A. to come out and play very well tonight and get the win.

[nyG]

I like the Lakers not quitting at the end last game. It can go miles for someone to say "we know we can beat them", it's just a matter of playing your team's style of basketball and overcoming the Celtics' ability to outmucle the Lakers and force them to take bad shots. I think I'm going with L.A. tonight and possibly a big game for Gasol.