Can we finally put to rest the meme of the Lakers being soft and not having any heart? That was the most gritty and physical win of this post-season for the Lake Show. Had vibes of a boxing match to it. They easily could have folded when Denver continued to pound them on the inside. Instead, they decided to pound back. Pau came up huge down the stretch on the glass as well as on defense. Kobe was Kobe. And Ariza did what Ariza does best. This was by far my favorite game to watch of this years playoffs. I loved watching Denver make a huge play and then watching the Lakers throw their counter punch. And vice versa. Billups' three was huge (even if he did step out of bounds). Carmelo was amazing. Wow. Just a great game made even better by the Lakers gutting it out at the end. I can't wait for game 2. Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Kobe closes out with 18 in the 4th. Clutch.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Lakers Punch Back
Can we finally put to rest the meme of the Lakers being soft and not having any heart? That was the most gritty and physical win of this post-season for the Lake Show. Had vibes of a boxing match to it. They easily could have folded when Denver continued to pound them on the inside. Instead, they decided to pound back. Pau came up huge down the stretch on the glass as well as on defense. Kobe was Kobe. And Ariza did what Ariza does best. This was by far my favorite game to watch of this years playoffs. I loved watching Denver make a huge play and then watching the Lakers throw their counter punch. And vice versa. Billups' three was huge (even if he did step out of bounds). Carmelo was amazing. Wow. Just a great game made even better by the Lakers gutting it out at the end. I can't wait for game 2. Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Kobe closes out with 18 in the 4th. Clutch.
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