[ArmyBimmerDude]

Originally Posted by OC 335i

BTW, none of this stopped those reasons prevented those teams from being physical. Being physical is mostly mental, the Lakers didn't have it last year or did they understand it. It is in my opinion that the Lakers learned from their defeat last year to learn they need to play more physical.

If you disagree, feel free to leave reasons that indicate they haven't been tough.

I agree, being physical is mental. Are they tougher this year? Not sure because Bynum was broken during the finals last year and they aren't facing a grind it out team at full strength like the Celtics. The Magic are not a physical team, with the exception of Howard. They run and run. Their starting PF is a perimeter player as is their starting SF.

If you're arguing that Kobe wasn't tired in the 4th quarter in the last game, I suppose you're right and every sports analyst is wrong.

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

You posted examples of criminal behavior and I reminded you that Kobe falls in that category as well. Yes he was acquitted but so was O.J.

Wow, compare to murder? wow dude. I can see your obvious bias here.

Wow, so he's a thug because of a few seconds on a music video? Again, what makes the Denver Nuggets different from any other team in sports with players who have broken the law or made questionable decisions?

Repeated dirty play from players like Dahtay Jones and Kmart?

Again, clearly Phil Jackson, you know the head coach of YOUR team, disagrees with you. Call him up and teach him a thing or two champ.

I linked the rule book which clearly proved you wrong. Is that really the extent of your argument? We can just agree to disagree here since you have shown you don't know much about basketball here.

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

I agree, being physical is mental. Are they tougher this year? Not sure because Bynum was broken during the finals last year and they aren't facing a grind it out team at full strength like the Celtics. The Magic are not a physical team, with the exception of Howard. They run and run. Their starting PF is a perimeter player as is their starting SF.

I do think they are tougher this year. The way Gasol has been rebounding (with the exception of last game) and finishing And1 plays. The whole team is different. They have been inconsistent at times but they have learned how to play more physical IMO.

There's a reason why I excluded the Magic but listed every other team the Lakers faced in the playoffs this year.

If you're arguing that Kobe wasn't tired in the 4th quarter in the last game, I suppose you're right and every sports analyst is wrong.

Comprehension must not being your strong suit, I never state Kobe was not tired, you are putting words in my mouth.

[ArmyBimmerDude]

Originally Posted by OC 335i

Wow, compare to murder? wow dude. I can see your obvious bias here.:

The legal system favors celebrities. How can you dispute this?

Originally Posted by OC 335i

Repeated dirty play from players like Dahtay Jones and Kmart?:

Just say it's because they're all tatted up and be done with it. You calling them thugs because they're physical is pathetic.

Originally Posted by OC 335i

I linked the rule book which clearly proved you wrong. Is that really the extent of your argument? We can just agree to disagree here since you have shown you don't know much about basketball here.

And what do you know? That you can google the rule book? Are you so freaking stupid that you think you're right and an NBA coach with 9 rings is wrong?

[wj4]

I think Lakeshow will take it tonight. Magic will regain a spurt of power to win their last game at home. Lakeshow will close it back in L.A. in game 6. Parade takes place in L.A.

[ArmyBimmerDude]

Originally Posted by OC 335i

I do think they are tougher this year. The way Gasol has been rebounding (with the exception of last game) and finishing And1 plays. The whole team is different. They have been inconsistent at times but they have learned how to play more physical IMO.

LOL they're getting more rebounds because the only guy down in the paint is Howard. When you have Bynum, Gasol, and Odom who obviously have the size and length to get rebounds, it's not hard to figure out why they're winning the rebounding game. Gasol is clearly the X-factor. If they give him 20 shots as opposed to 10. No one there besides Howard can stop him on the Lakers.

Originally Posted by OC 335i

Comprehension must not being your strong suit, I never state Kobe was not tired, you are putting words in my mouth.

You're right, my fault. At work speaking to soldiers and typing at the same time.

[ArmyBimmerDude]

Alright, this was fun, but gotta go home. Looking forward to tonights game. We'll continue this tomorrow. Have a good night.

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

The legal system favors celebrities. How can you dispute this?

I don't. But it's apples and oranges and I personally don't believe a girl goes to a NBA player's room at 2am for a cup of tea. She wanted money and that is my belief. If you believe otherwise, we can't really argue beliefs.

Just say it's because they're all tatted up and be done with it. You calling them thugs because they're physical is pathetic.

Ariza is tatted up, I don't call him a thug. It's the actions, not the players. I'm from Southern California, seeing tats is a pretty common thing here. I don't think I'm not the typical guy in corporate america who sees a tatted up guy and calls him a thug. I call them thugs for their actions.

And what do you know? That you can google the rule book? Are you so freaking stupid that you think you're right and an NBA coach with 9 rings is wrong?

Answer the question then, the rule book says it's up to interpretation of the ref if the shot has a chance to go in. If you believe everything Phil says, you aren't giving him enough credit. He says things for a reason. He says things like that to make him team realize that it was a close game and they could've lost it and to give them a sense of urgency. If you don't understand that about Phil, you haven't watched him enough.

For example, when he said Kobe made games close in HS there's psychology behind it. He wanted Kobe to be more of a team player during that time. Classic Phil. One might not like his approach, but he gets the job done.

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

LOL they're getting more rebounds because the only guy down in the paint is Howard. When you have Bynum, Gasol, and Odom who obviously have the size and length to get rebounds, it's not hard to figure out why they're winning the rebounding game. Gasol is clearly the X-factor. If they give him 20 shots as opposed to 10. No one there besides Howard can stop him on the Lakers.

Yes, and when you have Bynum, Gasol, Odom, Fisher, and Kobe all crashing the boards, that is called being more physical.

You're right, my fault. At work speaking to soldiers and typing at the same time.

thx for doing your job.

[shahsk30]

[nightkhan]

Originally Posted by wj4

I think Lakeshow will take it tonight. Magic will regain a spurt of power to win their last game at home. Lakeshow will close it back in L.A. in game 6. Parade takes place in L.A.

that's how i see it. good for buss and LA to win at home for revenue.

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by nightkhan

that's how i see it. good for buss and LA to win at home for revenue.

Interesting note is Jerry is not attending the games in Orlando.

On a side note, the arena is known as a dump. Very old and no luxury boxes whatsoever.

[shahsk30]

Originally Posted by OC 335i

Interesting note is Jerry is not attending the games in Orlando.

On a side note, the arena is known as a dump. Very old and no luxury boxes whatsoever.

really? wow, i thought a team as famous as the lakers would have a nice arena.

[MrAdams]

Originally Posted by shahsk30

really? wow, i thought a team as famous as the lakers would have a nice arena.

the arena is Orlando's court...

Originally Posted by wj4

I think Lakeshow will take it tonight. Magic will regain a spurt of power to win their last game at home. Lakeshow will close it back in L.A. in game 6. RIOT takes place in L.A.

My thoughts exactly. mind my edit...

[shahsk30]

Originally Posted by 1989baby

the arena is Orlando's court...

my bad haha

[wj4]

Originally Posted by OC 335i

Interesting note is Jerry is not attending the games in Orlando.

On a side note, the arena is known as a dump. Very old and no luxury boxes whatsoever.

They're the only major sport team in the city, right? That would explain it. I've always wanted to visit an old school stadium like Madison Square Garden to see how it is. I would think they keep the old school theme but with maintenance.

There will be a riot in L.A. regardless. They lose, fans get upset and riot. They win, fans get amped and riot. The parade, however, has always been calm. At least from the 3peat dynasty with Shaq.

PS All Star game in 2 yrs in L.A.! I can already see some shooting/stabbing events occurring at a club during the weekend, just like Vegas.

I wonder how bad the seats would be for this next All Star game in Dallas. 80k capacity, must be like looking at ants from the last aisle, lol.

Doing work, the Lakers are not right now.

[wj4]

Lakers are back in it, it's a game again!

[shahsk30]

poor play by nelson on fisher's three.

[Inspired]

dumb fuck stan van gundy did not foul...... what a moron coach..

[wj4]

Originally Posted by shahsk30

poor play by nelson on fisher's three.

Fish was 0-5 prior to that shot. They didn't see him as a threat.

[c0nstant]

Originally Posted by wj4

Fish was 0-5 prior to that shot. They didn't see him as a threat.

this is the finals, you defend every shot. it was a bad play. whatever, im not complaining.

[shahsk30]

wow, refs aren't calling many fouls.