We Love (UC)LA: Lakers Open Thread (Game 4 v. Celtics)
by Nestor on Jun 12, 2008 5:31 PM PDT
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PrintBoston 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.
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:
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!!!
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’
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.
the annoying thing about pierce
traveling on every possession, is that its not subtle, just accepted
O.A.
35-14!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EXCELLENT! It’s an NBA Finals record lead in the 1st quarter. Gotta love this…
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.
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! :-)
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.
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!!!
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.
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… :)
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???
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.
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…
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.
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.
Farmar hasn't done much
But Ariza made a huge early impact off the bench with lots of energy, hustle and 6 pts.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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…
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…
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
we just got completely manhandled
thrown around, pushed, dominated, dunked over…we need to bring it
O.A.
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.
Talk about a drama queen
Talk about a drama queen
maybe
the Lakers were trying to spot them some points so they don’t come into Game 5 mad.. but they overdid it.
....
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
I still can't believe it
I think I’m in shock. How does that happen, especially at home and in the NBA Finals?
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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