...and sorry *OZ, can't back you with the 'Artest is a great' comment buddy He came up big today, but there were a couple of earlier games where he stunk it up...sorry mate!
The Lakers have such a torrid history of receiving abuse from the C's fans, that I think the board would excuse a bit of emotional celebrations from Laker fans.
*Graham...is this the right thread to start the annual 'you did it for the Celts in 2008, so we want the site banner changed to royal purple and gold' chant??
Artest, Gasol, Odom and Fisher played huge and made some clutch plays tonight! Kobe really played and shot poorly, making a lot of turnovers and forcing a lot of tough shots while double teamed, a lot of missed defensive assignments..nearly all the time that would translate to a loss but the starting 5 really pulled through for the Lakers tonight. But Kobe made some big plays, drawing a foul while attempting a 3 pointer, knocking down free throws by attacking the rim, and nailing a big jumper with 5minutes to go which really put the momentum going for the Lakers. Not going to comment much on the officiating throughout the Finals though, a lot of blown calls for both teams.
and i remember last season just before the finals critics were saying Kobe is nothing and cant win Championsihps without another big name sidekick (eg. Shaquille O'Neal). he & the lakers prove every1 wrong, then this season 2PEAT is off the CHAIN!!! spewing it couldve been 3! go lakers u freakin champs !!!!!!!!
I hate my life ...
Ron makes the dumbest decisions at times, offensively he's a bit of a fluke (yes that includes his game winning shot against the Suns) but yes, without him definitely no win in G7. Defensively, he was outstanding, he's so strong that he can grab the ball away from you without slapping down on it. Not a great player in my mind Oz, but he was definitely crucial for the game and series.
GarnettFan4Life...give the Celts 2 more minutes and the outcome of the game could have been very different. Great run by them in the playoffs and a tough loss to swallow, but defensively they were outstanding, big baby was a monster with his box out and rebounding. Let the Laker fans have a moment in the limelight yea?
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Oh Snap! Time to spend that fiddy I took off a Celtic Fan... Money well spent I say..
*Graham...is this the right thread to start the annual 'you did it for the Celts in 2008, so we want the site banner changed to royal purple and gold' chant??
Hmmmm maybe if the price is right