- Posted by Anthony Bass on May 31st, 2008 filed in Lakers Game Recap
- Another come-from-behind victory that didn’t look like a come-from-behind. These Lakers are spoiled brats.
- The Spurs have nothing to worry about. They will still contenders in the next couple of years. Their big three did well enough even though Manu was struggling. (Manu was just injured.) The rest of the team, however, needs to be changed, most notably Horry. He didn’t even get the chance of attacking Kobe out of the playoffs.
- Sasha’s trey on the buzzer got in the nerves of Finley. Who can blame Sasha? The Spurs played seriously until their very last offensive play. Besides, it’s Sasha for heaven’s sake!
- Kobe’s endgame (with Pau) was a masterpiece. Pau Gasol should feel lucky he was the one doing the pick (props). Every Laker possession during the last 5 to 7 minutes was either a painting or a chess game. (Guess who’s the painter or the grandmaster?) Kobe was surveying the field. Pau making his slender pick. Kobe attacking. Duncan staying back to defend Kobe. Kobe making each shot. Duncan shaking his head with each Kobe shot.
- Kobe, the Jaguar, in this game is more appropriate than the Black Mamba. He surveys the field then makes the attack. It’s just a shame that Duncan is the prey. The Jaguar , of course, fell down from a tree that Kenyon Martin shook.
- The Lakers are the most impressive playoff team so far with a record of 12-3. In each series, they won at least a game on the road. That’s the blueprint of a champion.
- The Spurs are repeat no-repeat champions. Actually they just pulled a 4-peat of no-repeat. Makes sense?
- Kobe’s hug to the Logo was symbolic of Kobe’s love and respect for Jerry West. Jerry’s handing of the trophy to Kupchak was symbolic of how Jerry, the master, has given the keys of the team to Mitch, the student. Of course, it’s but fitting for Jerry to hand the trophy to Mitch because they are close friends in real life.
- It’s funny how Jerry closed his speech. He said, “Win four more games, please.” It clearly shows that Jerry’s heart belongs to Los Angeles. And that he still gets nervous when the Lakers play.
- The bench mob, with Farmar leading the way, showed their worth in this game. They were the ones who sparked the comeback.
- Kobe said that this is a dream come true. Uh-oh. Kobe should’ve said that after they have won the championship. Well, I guess he was just happy he is the one leading the team to the finals this time.
- Bill Simmons is doing his reverse-jinx thingy. Don’t bother, Bill. My reverse jinx works better. Besides, the Celtics will win the finals and Kevin Garnett won’t get injured.
- A funny happened while I was watching the game from a television in a car dealer store. (My wife and I were looking for a utility vehicle to buy.) A woman stood beside me while I was saying to myself, “The Lakers will win this game depending on Kobe’s skills/shots.” It was about the last 5 minutes of the game and Kobe was exclusively being iso’d by the Lakers. Obviously, I simply meant that if Kobe makes all his attempts from that point of the game, they win. This girl counters, “No, the Lakers will win because of a great team effort.” Duh! Women!
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