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We Love (UC)LA: Lakers Open Thread (Game 4 v. Celtics)

Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers, Jun 12, 2008 6:00 PM PDT


 

Here we go. It’s time again for another Lakers/Bruins game thread.

Lakers got the much needed win the do-or-die game 3. Even according to the most passionate Laker fans, it wasn’t pretty, but at least the Lakers such as our own Jordan Farmar, got a "bit of their swagger back" on Tuesday night.

From my vantage point Lakers can even the series tonight if they do three things. First, they need to stay aggressive on offense by keep taking it to the rack without settling for jump shots. Second, they need to play hard nosed aggressive basketball without giving the Cs any room inside the paint (i.e. not giving up easy offensive rebounds). Three, keep their composure and poise when the situation gets tight (make their FTs and take smart shots – looking at you RadMan).

So pop open a cold one and settle in your couch:

Kareem

Photo Credit: donald j mason (flickr)

Well the Big Fella will probably be court side tonight. But as for rest of us (in exile) a couch and a cold one will do.

Tip off set for 6 pm PST and as always you can track the scores online here.

You guys know the drill. Let’s get it done Lakers.

GO LAKER & GO BRUINS.

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Here we go again...

I am looking for the Lakers to play well as a team for the first time in this series. We need more from Odom, Gasol and Fisher. LET’S GO LAKERS!!!

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Great start again

Let’s keep up the aggressiveness!

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Right

That is the key – be agressive and get those layups to fall.

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

garnett

after picking up that 2nd foul, the look on his face says it all right now. where the hell did this odom dude come from? you KNOW all of boston is saying ‘oh shit, that’s what they were talking about’

by MrGray on Jun 12, 2008 6:22 PM PDT reply actions  

damn

was that three fouls on the like one possession, that last one the most questionable

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 6:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow

Not a foul in my opinion, but I’ll take it. Staying agressive…

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 6:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Are you serious???`

THIS is what we have been waiting for! Everyone is showing up!

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

LO

whoooweeee, fish with the little floater, vlad rad with a couple rainbows

but yes its faaaaaar too early to celebrate, we know they’re going to make a run, i wont be suprised if we see a few lead changes in this game still, but I like everyones mindset early

And Pau I see you big guy, still getting pushed around, especially by that big uncoordinated oaf PJ brown, but stay strong baby

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 6:28 PM PDT reply actions  

the annoying thing about pierce

traveling on every possession, is that its not subtle, just accepted

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 6:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Agreed

He looks totally out of control, but no call.

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

35-14!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EXCELLENT! It’s an NBA Finals record lead in the 1st quarter. Gotta love this…

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I give credit to my ucla

home bball shorts im wearing right now

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

for arizas shot that is

not trying to imply i think we have got this game, alot of work to do good start

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Totally

If Ariza is hitting 3’s, The Lakers are in good shape!

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I get that...

My dog, Bruin, had surgery Tuesday and the sent him home with a yellow bandana and a purple ace bandage on his paw. I will be leaving that on until this series is over! :-)

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

6 points, 5 rebs, a steal, a block

trevor really playing fabulous there…as long as we can hold the lead with our second unit…we’ll be setting our self up to be in good pisition

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Side note

Just read your favorite moments, OA – SAME AS MINE! I was at the Gonzaga miracle and it still stands as my favorite game ever attended in basketball. 13-9 as well as 1992 and 1996 football were the BEST. GO BRUINS!!!

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

thats incredible

I’ll never forget that my dad I were in shock, laughing crying screaming..one of the best sports memories I have with my dad

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Us too

It was just my mom and I and we were doing the same! I actually have the Gus Johnson/Len Elmore call and the ringtone on my phone. Makes me smile EVERY time the phone rings… :)

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

too cool

is it “and thats it” haha

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

The ringtone goes...

“and a steal! FARMAR…inside…the freshman up…oooohhhhhh and they go in front!!!...Ravio, last chance to dance…UNBELIEVABLE…OH WHAT a GAME…UCLA UNBELIEVABLE…Are you kiddin me? Batista with the CAAAAAAAAAAATCH… AND THAT’S IT! What a comeback! UCLA defeats Gonzaga 73-71 after being down by 17!!!”

Goose bumps anyone???

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love our help D

on KG so far two, Kobe really darting back to lock him up…we just need to keep the energy level up…Ronny, trevor, all these guys have to keep us elevated

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

I didn't realize

that Kobe doesn’t have a field goal. I would have never believed this lead if you told me that stat…

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Fissshhhhh

there you go, you crafty ol vet

by MrGray on Jun 12, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

thats one reason

to like or dislike college basketball more than NBA…a lead is never safe, and 10 point lead changes are nothing…for overly stressed and emotional fans like myself, it keeps me in a constant state of discomfort lol

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Can't watch the game..

(too nervous)
but how is Farmar doing?
So good to see him have a semi-breakout series after the Western Conference matchups.

by EmmaWK on Jun 12, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Farmar hasn't done much

But Ariza made a huge early impact off the bench with lots of energy, hustle and 6 pts.

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

thanks dude

I saw a lot of “ARIZAAAAAAAA!!” type comments so I figured he has been playing well :)

by EmmaWK on Jun 12, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

FARMAR

hit a last second shot!!! They are seeing if it’s a 3… and it IS!!! SO DOPE!

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well Jordan

Just hit a threeeeeeeeeeeeeeee at the buzzer!!!

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

You knew there would be a run

but just maintain your composure guys!

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

THERES

HE IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

YES

You should have watched the first half – no stress there! The best they have played all series. Not sure about the 2nd half but let’s hope!

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is such a huge game

So no lead is stress-free enough for me.
I know, I suck.

by EmmaWK on Jun 12, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know

I get it but man that was the most fun I have had watching a half of Laker basketball in a long time. You should TIVO and then you can go back and enjoy! :)

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

They can't get sloppy

Like they did towards the end of second Q settling for jumshots here and there.

They need to come out smoking and attack the rim. They need to go right at KG.

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

btw

Thanks to writers on this site for alerting me to the fact that there are not one, but two $C players on the Celtics. Like I needed a reason to hate them more.

Go (UC)LA Lakers!

by EmmaWK on Jun 12, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Exactly

not like we needed any more reason, but the fact that we have 2 Bruins that actually PLAY and they have those 2 weasels on their team that have splinters in their butts is great!

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know

I was SUPER PSYCHED when Trevor got traded here.

Plus he is cute. /shallow

by EmmaWK on Jun 12, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes he is!

heheee! OK enough girl talk here… :)

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

And

there are 4 Trojan “song girls” in the Celtics cheer leading team.

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

NO WAY

are you pulling my leg here! hehee

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

That is unbelievable

well let’s hope we never draft anyone from the dark side. It will be like trying to root for Karl Malone an I just could not do it…

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't like the defense

in first two possessions. 60-46 good guys.

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Great possession

Loved that passing sequence from Kobe-Gasol-Fish!

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

yea good offense there

and odom is being a man now on the boards

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Odom

showed up. Let’s hope he doesn’t leave.

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

UCLA Stanford

It was so great to see Jack at that game. I know we all remember how that went so I think Jack is GREAT mojo. He is welcome at Pauley anytime…

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have been looking for a picture of that shot

Would love to put that up for next game thread.

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was too far away...

I tried to zoom in on him but you can’t really see him.

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Celts

getting some good open looks.

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

One of those games

where you wish the clock would run faster!

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

we have to take the initiative again

or its just a matter of time, during the regular season this team almost regularly went up big and couldnt hold the lead..

now obviously this is the NBA finals, but we need to get aggressive, play tough D, and thens step on the throat, we do not want them having any hope in the 4th quarter, lets go!

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Now I'm nervous

The Lakers need to stay agressive and make another run to take control again. If the Celts come back from a lead like we had, that will be really damaging to their mindset… LET’S GO LAKERS!!!

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

someone needs to put the nancy kerrigan

soundbite over the clip of pierce going off wincing with his body limp, hell never live that down in my mind

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Gasol

is having a horrible 3Q.

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

he should have made that a momentum changing dunk…

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

thank god doc is an idiot

beacuase house will kill us if rondo wasnt the starter….how was kg alowed to knock over gasol…we have to step up

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I guess

I am not used to seeing the basketball team I root for getting so worked out of half time. I have been totally spoiled by Howland.

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

we just got completely manhandled

thrown around, pushed, dominated, dunked over…we need to bring it

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

we have to start the quarter 100%

on every possesion, both sides of the ball, and thats where turiaf earns his contract come on

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Lakers must win

because I can’t stomach basically losing the NBA Final in a game we were up 24.

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

WTH?

Why is RT taking jump shots?

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I just said that

I have NO idea. That is not what we want at this point.

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pierce again

I’m sorry but he is a baby.

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Yikes

Lucky that wasn’t a 3 point opportunity

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG

I can’t believe this. I hope Lakers can regroup.

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

maybe

the Lakers were trying to spot them some points so they don’t come into Game 5 mad.. but they overdid it.

....

by EmmaWK on Jun 12, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

So

this is how those Gonzaga fans must have felt like?

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe

Pierce should get into acting

by JWongUCLA on Jun 12, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow

I will just make the point I made above. I admire Phil Jackson. He is an amazing coach. But man … we are spoiled by Howland. I haven’t seen a team I root for fall apart like this on our home court.

God bless Howland.

by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Right

I can see this happening on the road but not at home. I’m disgusted.

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude

I still have to write a 20 page paper tonight. It’s probably gonna come out in sad emoticons.

by EmmaWK on Jun 12, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

yep, agreed

everyone has reason to be shamed of themselves, the fans, the coaches, the players….everyone is responsible for this…I can’t take this, getting right there and gagging…thats just shameful

Paul Pierce again is a shameful human being, a disgrace, I feel terrible knowing he was born somewhere in the slum of this city, I just cant take that

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Expectations are a b*tch

If someone had told me before the start of this season that we would lose in the NBA Finals in 5 or 6, I would’ve taken it, no questions asked. I had much higher expectations for the Bruins this season.

It’s gonna be a long summer.

by EmmaWK on Jun 12, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

i'm just so disgusted right now

blegh. this sentiment has been beaten into the ground, but: we need Bynum ASAP, because Gasol is NOT a center (i know, what good is it to say this now).

by deepdish on Jun 12, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm embarrassed for everyone wearing a Laker Jersey right now

theres no excuse EVER to give up that kind of lead on your home, in the finals, against your arch rival…this team deserves to run wind sprints in staples till the break of dawn, pathetic

O.A.

by Ollie on Jun 12, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

I still can't believe it

I think I’m in shock. How does that happen, especially at home and in the NBA Finals?

by uclafan11 on Jun 12, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

young team?

Boston is good, too. Hate to say it but they are.

by EmmaWK on Jun 12, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously

They should just hand over the “Third Quarter Collapse” blog to the Lakers.

by EmmaWK on Jun 12, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Even worse

Colin Cowherd on WWL radio this am was saying how the Lakers were done, even after winning game 3 because “everyone wins game 3 at home”. Stats say the team that wins the first 2 win something like 85% of 7 game series. When we were up 70-50 late 3rd, I was like “take that CC!” Sucks that he looks like a genius. Still a monumental collapse.

by Give me a B... on Jun 12, 2008 10:14 PM PDT reply actions  

What the lakers need to do in the offseason

1) Cut Radmonovich- The guy doesn’t play defense and is confused offensively. He is another big bodied soft euro who wants to hit spot up threes when we need a guy his size to band, defend, and rebound.

2) Gasol needs to hit the weight room-He is not strong enough. This isn’t the Barcelona league and if you can’t establish yourself in the paint, you are not going to be successful.

3) Either decide you are going to establish Lamar each game, or trade him- He will never be aggressive if given the choice. YOu have tso structure the offense to make him aggressive. If you don’t, then you should trade him because he has no value as an inconsistant player.

4) Name one team without a dominating non-euro PF/C who has won the NBA championship….. Depending on Radmonovich and Gasol is disaster.

5) If Bynum comes back healthy and strong, the dynamic might change.

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Jun 13, 2008 7:48 AM PDT reply actions  

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