09 NBA Finals- Lakers Vs Magic series thread

[mojorizen7]

Donald, it sure seems to me that Ariza has made MAJOR strides offensively this year. Yes?

 

[Proteus]

I swear, put "Phoenix" on the Laker jerseys and every TV analyst in America would be saying that they don't play defense well enough to win a title.

The Lakers had the 6th best field goal % defense in the regular season at 44.7% and coming into today's game had the 2nd best field goal % defense in the playoffs at 43.0%. The Lakers were 5th best in defensive efficiency during the regular season and 4th best in defensive efficiency so far in the playoffs.

So maybe that's why the analysts aren't all busy saying the Lakers don't play good enough defense.

 

[O]

Not expecting much tonight with Salvatore running the crew. He's just an atrocious ref who lets crowds affect his calls, homer ref to the core.

Hope they stay close and have a remote shot in the 4th. Down 8 with 6 minutes left and we'll have a decent shot at it.

I actually think it's been a very evenly, is that a word, called game.
They are letting them play.
What more can you ask for?

 

[Cheesewater]

Not expecting much tonight with Salvatore running the crew.

You're right. They are letting Bryant and the Lakers get away with murder in the 3rd.

 

[mojorizen7]

I actually think it's been a very evenly, is that a word, called game.
They are letting them play.
What more can you ask for?

Free in-home catering?

 

[O]

Free in-home catering?

If that includes an open bar, I'm in!

 

[elindholm]

The Lakers had the 6th best field goal % defense in the regular season at 44.7% and coming into today's game had the 2nd best field goal % defense in the playoffs at 43.0%. The Lakers were 5th best in defensive efficiency during the regular season and 4th best in defensive efficiency so far in the playoffs.

I think you're missing the point. Whether the statement would be logical wouldn't be relevant.

 

[D-Dogg]

Donald, it sure seems to me that Ariza has made MAJOR strides offensively this year. Yes?

Yes, absolutely. He had the foot injury last year and was in a walking boot, and word is he shot his butt off, working hard on his form.

He's improved dramatically offensively...loved his D when he came and the shot is gravy, becoming a complete player. We traded Brian freaking Cook for the guy, ffs.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Man, I am not a fan of the Kobe vs. everyone on the other team play.

Pass the freaking ball. Turning it over, bricking shots, and getting blocked is not getting it done.

Give it to Ariza or Pau !!

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Thank you, Ariza !!!

 

[Brian in Mesa]

UGH...

 

[mojorizen7]

wow

 

[D-Dogg]

Give it to Ariza

that's the only thing you got right in that post.

Pau is playing like Shaq's ass tastes.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Don't go right at a guy when he just tied the record for blocks in a Finals game...

 

[O]

You're killing me!

 

[Brian in Mesa]

If we lose this one we gave it away with poor possessions down the stretch. Couldn't play well with the lead. UGH.

Here's hoping for OT.

 

[O]

If we lose this one we gave it away with poor possessions down the stretch. Couldn't play well with the lead. UGH.

Here's hoping for OT.

OT would put us in the over.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Tie Game !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Nice D, Jameer !!!!!

 

[LV-Suns]

Amazing shot by Fisher.

 

[boisesuns]

Free throws

 

[O]

I really question why Nelson is in the game?

 

[Brianellsworth]

OT would put us in the over.

You think they would score 20 or so in OT? I need the over to help me out tonight.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

 

[O]

You think they would score 20 or so in OT? I need the over to help me out tonight.

One can only dream.