Nice win Lakers! long series?

[both-teams-played-hard]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

As Warren would say, puhleaaase. Gasol is definitely fourth best in the series, though.

Reid, I think you've misquoted me. That's OK though. That isn't my vernacular. I would say, "don't make no sense!". If you are speaking of another Warren, then please ignore me.
As for the Kobe v, BronBron thing. Hands down Kobe is better. Kobe has that killer instinct, Bron does not. I have followed Bron from jump, and I have always thought he was scared to be the goat. Bron is a fabulous player, but he needs to get more mean and nasty. I'd rather have Kobe take the last shot. Bron bites his nails, which means he thinks too much. But the refs like Kobe and Bron equally.

[sportscentury]

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I'm still not understanding what Mark Jackson said last night that Gasol is the third best player in the series (Kobe and Melo obviously are the first two), shouldn't Billups be the third best?

I like Gasol, but he is NO Chauncey Billups. Billups is one of the most under-rated players in the NBA. And he is anything but soft. I didn't hear Jackson say that, but it doesn't surprise me. Between Van Gundy and Jackson, it's a clown show (I like them both, but they are way too loose with their comments and their petty shots at each other are tiring). Van Gundy said Kobe is the best Laker of all time the other night. Kobe is an absolute monster, no doubt, but the best Laker of all time? As Warren would say, puhleaaase. Gasol is definitely fourth best in the series, though.

[mbenga28]

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I'm still not understanding what Mark Jackson said last night that Gasol is the third best player in the series (Kobe and Melo obviously are the first two), shouldn't Billups be the third best?

[sportscentury]

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You were right Dave!
Kobe was clutch last night!
What a steal by Ariza once again.



Rudy

Yup, it was like deja vu. I love Karl, but that was not one of his best coaching moments.

The NBA Playoffs were terrific last year... but they have been even better this year. I don't think we could ask for two better Conference Finals series.

[dodgersfan]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

You were right Dave!
Kobe was clutch last night!
What a steal by Ariza once again.



Rudy

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

I'd probably give it to Kobe...barely...because he has 3 rings, and Lebron is trying to get his first. Still, either man, in any game, can put on a show unlike anything we've seen since MJ's prime. That question's answer could change from day-to-day, depending on what Kobe or King James has done recently to give their teams victory.

Dave M.
Chicago area

As of today (Saturday), it's Lebron. Stay tuned, however...by the end of Lakers-Nuggets Game 3 it may be Kobe again. It reminds me of the early 1990s McDonald's commercial with MJ and Bird playing an outrageous game of H-O-R-S-E.

Dave M.
Chicago area

[both-teams-played-hard]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

Awesome game tonight and LeBron's buzzer beater was crazy!!! Definitely an instant classic!! I would not be at all surprised to see both of these series' go 7 games a piece.

I am also really impressed with Orlando. Keep in mind, they have gone the whole playoffs without their floor general and all star point guard, Jameer Nelson. If not for the heroics of James, Orlando's up 2-0 and going home. Don't be surprised if both the Nuggets and the Magic limp into the Finals. Great stuff!!!

Birdman vs. Magic in the 21st century?

[reed1216]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

Awesome game tonight and LeBron's buzzer beater was crazy!!! Definitely an instant classic!! I would not be at all surprised to see both of these series' go 7 games a piece.

I am also really impressed with Orlando. Keep in mind, they have gone the whole playoffs without their floor general and all star point guard, Jameer Nelson. If not for the heroics of James, Orlando's up 2-0 and going home. Don't be surprised if both the Nuggets and the Magic limp into the Finals. Great stuff!!!

[sportscentury]

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The Lakers/Nuggets series has some major competition. Have folks been watching the Cavs/Magic series? How about LBJ's game winner tonight? So sick.

[sox83cubs84]

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I think he would bring some raitings,Iam just saying there is no way I would watch anymore NBA the rest of the year if my Lakers got bounced.
Dave,Can I switch up a little and ask you in your opinion who is a better player at this point of the season? Kobe or Lebron?



Rudy

I'd probably give it to Kobe...barely...because he has 3 rings, and Lebron is trying to get his first. Still, either man, in any game, can put on a show unlike anything we've seen since MJ's prime. That question's answer could change from day-to-day, depending on what Kobe or King James has done recently to give their teams victory.

Dave M.
Chicago area

[dodgersfan]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

No doubt about it Reid!

All tied up. This has been, and is likely going to continue to be, a truly great series.

[sportscentury]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

All tied up. This has been, and is likely going to continue to be, a truly great series.

[dodgersfan]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

I think he would bring some raitings,Iam just saying there is no way I would watch anymore NBA the rest of the year if my Lakers got bounced.
Dave,Can I switch up a little and ask you in your opinion who is a better player at this point of the season? Kobe or Lebron?



Rudy

You don't think LeBron would bring in at least some viewers (assuming Game 1 against Orlando was an aberration and not the outcome of the series)?

Dave M.
Chicago area

[sox83cubs84]

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The raitings would suck big time!
If the Lakers get knocked out Iam done with the NBA for 08-09 season.




Rudy

You don't think LeBron would bring in at least some viewers (assuming Game 1 against Orlando was an aberration and not the outcome of the series)?

Dave M.
Chicago area

[sportscentury]

Re: Nice win Lakers! long series?

The raitings would suck big time!
If the Lakers get knocked out Iam done with the NBA for 08-09 season.




Rudy

As a basketball fan, I'm far more interested in a series being competitive and exciting than I am with TV ratings. The Lakers may pull it out, but I continue to be amazed at how much trouble they're having in some of their games. I certainly didn't expect them to lose two games to the Rockets without Yao, McGrady, and Dikembe (and three games to the Rockets total). And they came close to losing at home again last night. The players around Kobe are overrated (Pau, Odom, Fisher, etc.). Pau may be the most overrated player in the game. He's a good player, no doubt, but you just never know if he's going to show up and play hard for 48 minutes. Kobe will have to carry the team on his back, just as he did last year in the playoffs. I'm not saying he can't do it, mind you, as there is little Kobe can't do. It has to take a lot out of him as games and time pass, though. Tomorrow night's game is critical. If the Lakers can come out and dominate, it will set the tone for rest of the series. Last night's game certainly did not send much of a message to the Nuggets (other than the Nuggets have a shot).