We Love (UC)LA: Lakers Open Thread (Game 3 v. Celtics)
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 5:31 PM PDT
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Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers, Jun 10, 2008 6:00 PM PDT
Here we go.
It's do or die time for Trevor Ariza and the LA Lakers:
Photo source: Sunriserjay's Photostream (flickr)
Ariza and co. will need to bring "it." That means they can't let the Cs dominate around the boards or get sloppy at both ends of the court. They will need to be aggressive yet at the same time stay poised and focused without worrying about shenanigans (such as questionable officiating to put it nicely) out of their control.
Tip off is scheduled for 6 pm PST. You can follow the game online here. And if you don't know it by now the game is being broadcast live on ABC .
So here we go ... LET'S GO.
Thread it up in yet another NBA Championship open game thread.
GO LAKERS and of course GO BRUINS.
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That shot is just inspirational
unless we can start putting some good games together, that might be right up with my favorite moments of the year.
and to again echo the words of Russ...LETS GO!O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
again sorry for the weird block font..
not sure why I keeps happening, anyone know?
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
semi-study break time
though having KO and the Lakers’ back to back doesn’t help the studying much.
by bruinhoo on Jun 10, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
watching this ...
is probably more attractive option than filling out all those BarBri outlines.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a bit
Although I had thought the same thing going into the last game, as well.
by bruinhoo on Jun 10, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am I watching the wrong channel?
This looks like a Mixed Martial Arts match. Very physical.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Jun 10, 2008 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess that's the NBA
But at least the refs are not calling the Pac-10 touch fouls they were calling last game (on the Lakers).
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fisher hustlin' like a bruin
that play would make CBH proud, KB24 back to the line…its good thing salvatore is our there tonight
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Have rondo an Pierce
both blatantly walked or am i seeing things
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I HATE RADMANOVIC...
on defense. That 3rd foul was the best thing that could have happened to the lakers right now. He doesn’t know what defense is.
GO BRUINS!
by rgalloucla on Jun 10, 2008 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tydides had the best description for him
Space cadet.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
honestly
two of the three calls, besides that block of pierce, are just total crap Vlad is the scape goat…his isnt a good defender, but really being picked on on these loose balls
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, but...
his third fould he had no business making any contact there. The ball was already heading the other direction! Get the ball but don’t foul if you’re not in position to do so!
GO BRUINS!
by rgalloucla on Jun 10, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea i know i know
but he being punished for hustling when everyone else isnt getting those calls…fisher showed that same hustle and we got a fast break out of it…its just easy to call one on vlad though
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
I’m just still bitter about him being such a liability on defense all year. I guess even the refs aren’t used to seeing him try on defense and he gets the bad end of the calls as a result.
GO BRUINS!
by rgalloucla on Jun 10, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea, well see how it goes
we need Odom to show up more than anything though…ill credit the refs for letting us play physical under the hoop at least so far…I’m pretty nervous though, the celts started to seemingly wake up a bit we got fend them off
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
refs picking on vlad and LO as usual
its just annoying how inconsistant it is, they’re giving Kobe SOME of the calls he deserves and letting everyone play physical, except seemingly evening it out by fouling out our power forward on 50/50 balls…I dunno maybe I’m still upset from sunday
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
finally that fat faking piece of trash
gets called for something…what id do for a ticket to let pierce have piece of my mind…such an embarrasing human being he is
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Van Gundy is an idiot
GO BRUINS!
by rgalloucla on Jun 10, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The best past in Lakers history?!
Nice going Jordan!
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...exactly
It was nice, but really? Did he forget about a guy named Magic?
GO BRUINS!
by rgalloucla on Jun 10, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEAH FARMAR!!!!
I like the fire!!!
GO BRUINS!
by rgalloucla on Jun 10, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ooo woooooow
what in gods name is pj doing….aggressive rebound baby, lets go I love that, don’t take anything from these green punks
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey hoo
If Warriors make it to the NBA finals with Baron and Matt … we are going to have Warriors open thread. Appreciate you being a good sport about this!
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
great, if a safe assertion to make
Golden State making the Western Conference Finals would be enough of a stretch at this point.
I really don’t mind the Lakers all that much, for a bay area person at least. My dad was a Bird/Celtics fan when I was younger, so of course, I had to pull for Magic a bit.
by bruinhoo on Jun 10, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta stay focused
Let’s keep up the pressure Lakers. 40-29 good guys, 3:25 left in first half.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks....
...for the time/score.
Those of us watching on TIVO and trying to follow the open thread as the game goes on appreciate it. (And don’t you dare reply to this with the current score/result!)
by Menelaus on Jun 10, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theyre bein really agressive--Good thing.
lakers by eleven anyone else they can sweep in LA?
by hunter48 on Jun 10, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
man perkins is a thug
Pau is unfortunately being locked down by his D though
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the deal with the lakers freethrow shooting?
I think they are 12-20 (60%) and most misses are by kobe and gasol. Very unlikely
GO BRUINS!
by rgalloucla on Jun 10, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Case and Point
Pau has GOT to be stronger than that vamos pau!!
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and the free throw woes continue from the most unlikely sources
GO BRUINS!
by rgalloucla on Jun 10, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great interview
I HATE it when the media ask stupid questions! (are you upset about missing your free throws) That was awesome for Kobe to cut her so short. GO LAKERS!
GO BRUINS!
by rgalloucla on Jun 10, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kobe's (amusing) glare at Tafoya
was too funny.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No excuse for Radmanovic that time
Weak foul after he got beat bad.
GO BRUINS!
by rgalloucla on Jun 10, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Have to say
Celtics are hustling lot more than the Lakers. Argh.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Pau
doesnt grow some cajones and hombre up…we’re done…hes getting pushed around by pierce now, and garnett has decided hes ready to eat him alive
We’ve gotta match the hustle and physicality
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't agree more with both comments...
Gasol is tentative and looks almost scared out there tonight. This team in the second half looks NOTHING like the agressive group that came out in the first half. They need to get back to going to the basket aggressively, NOW.
GO BRUINS!
by rgalloucla on Jun 10, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dare I say ...
Celtics in the 3rd quarter … look as determined … as the … Ben Ball warriors do out of half time.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Odom
argh
He just doesn’t look focus, disciplined and in control.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THANK YOU, JORDAN!
FIFTH FOUL ON PIERCE.
GET YOUR heads in the game lakers!!!!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
by Meriones on Jun 10, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright, I'm back
The Lakers can start playing well again!
GO BRUINS!
by rgalloucla on Jun 10, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Doc Rivers
This guy sounds like he is just barking “let’s go” on the sidelines. I wonder if he does any actual coaching except to roll the ball out on the court.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I know I've been a bit upset with Pau
But hes now taking shaq esque cheap shots
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What I like right no
Lakers are driving hard to the rim. Not settling for jumpers.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like odom and gasol are back!!!!!!!!!!
GO BRUINS!
by rgalloucla on Jun 10, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
boy they are letting both be physical
but the c’s were getting away with moving screens and stiff arms there, good time out
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Could have used the same approach in terms of refereeing
in game 2.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just said that
Pierce has joined my list of players I can’t stand!
by uclafan11 on Jun 10, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pierce is fat, using the off stiff arm to draw contact
and goes up with some hansborough bull crap…so hatable
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"how about us playing some basketball, ok?"
Great coaching Doc.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
some one at least
notices that garnett’s screens are all illegal….
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SVG's first good observation of the night ...
that had to do something with hoops. Too busy talking about haircuts.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally
I’d rather have the college guys like Jim Nance, Gus Johnson etc. I just try and picture what Chick would say…
by uclafan11 on Jun 10, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gus I like
Jim puts me to sleep (and is especially unbearable when he is paired up w Packer).
and RIP Chick!
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hes really ruining
the moment with his TMZ gossip and style talk, I mean i wasnt alive for these originally games, but I dont imagine anyone talking baout their haircut as johnson drives on bird
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sasha Vujacic
THE MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
GO BRUINS!
by rgalloucla on Jun 10, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what doesnt
the pyscho not get away with????? hes just grabbing and buming its not fair at all
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kareem looking fired up!
behind Sasha and Kobe!
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on
how does the D let that happen!?
by uclafan11 on Jun 10, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh crap
my KOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBE didn’t post! that is what I wrote. LOL!
by uclafan11 on Jun 10, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the mamba
will absolutely nothing to do with an old fool like ray, that how you school someone
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
about time
they called that on KG. About freaking time.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Got cauught again
with that illegal screen. ABOUT TIME!!!
by uclafan11 on Jun 10, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ball game
Nice game fellas. They need to play with same aggression around the rim in 4th Q for rest of the series.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAAAAAHHHHHHHH BABY!!!
Lakers WIN! First time we’ve been able to celebrate on this thread! GO LAKERS!!!!
by uclafan11 on Jun 10, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's do it again
in Game 4. Good night guys.
GO LAKERS & GO BRUINS.
by Nestor on Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it safe now?
I guess this means I can’t participate in game threads. I am bad mojo.
by Tydides on Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully this is mentally a relief
we’ve finally beaten the celtics and the big three this year…lets go boys, bring that for the rest of this series
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the Celtics
were in the Lakers heads a bit. LA looked very tight at times offensively. Even at the free throw line, you could just sense it.
Now that they have one under their belt, maybe we’ll see a better Laker team come out in Game 4
by godblesstyus95 on Jun 10, 2008 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its great to know doc is still
the idiot we knew he was before he was handed a couple hall of famers…he credits the lakers win to “roaming well and passing the ball great” ?? he’s so lucky to be here right now
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW
and then he has the nerve to say in the press “I’m surprised he {phil} didnt complain about fouls tonight”
bulletin board material, these guy is a hack job, showing your colors baby, showing your colors
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crucial win
But I just don’t have a good feeling about the way this series is going so far (as a Laker fan). They still haven’t figured out the Celtics’ defense yet ; it seems harder for the Lakers to score than for Boston. Gasol and Odom are just getting flat out outplayed by Garnett and Perkins.
We have to keep matching their defensive intensity, creating turnovers and getting into transition. We have to somehow figure out how to involve Odom and Gasol more offensively and score effectively in the post. And my God we have to rebound better.
Game 4 is going to be huge.
by godblesstyus95 on Jun 10, 2008 10:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I really wish we had Bynum
If for nothing else than for the toughness he brings. He might have a baby face, but that sequence a couple of years ago when Shaq dunked on him, and he turned right around, demanded the ball, and dunked back on Shaq tells you all you need to know about his mentality.
by Tydides on Jun 10, 2008 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea he would be a huge help
to have his body down low, all we can hope is that he makes a full recovery, comes back stronger than ever, and really becomes dominant inside so that Pau can float around a bit more….we’ll get to that next year though
O.A.
by Ollie on Jun 10, 2008 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, this year ain't over yet
But I think about a Fisher, Bryant, Odom, Gasol, Bynum lineup and I can’t help but get excited.
by Tydides on Jun 10, 2008 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad luck
Yeah, when our guys go down with knee injuries, they’re out for the season. When their guys go down with knee injuries, well, you know….
by godblesstyus95 on Jun 11, 2008 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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