Lakers should easily take Game 7, that said I could still see them losing, too many of their players show up whenever they feel like it. I guess it is the same with the Celtics now. It could be a good one. Stern must be loving it 7 games.
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Hope Bynum turns up for game 7
I think it would make sense for Lakers to get Bosh now, they can't rely on Bynum's fitness
I think it would make sense for Lakers to get Bosh now, they can't rely on Bynum's fitness
Perkins is out of game 7, if Doc Rivers is to be believed.
Big loss for Boston, not the greatest center I've seen, but they'll miss his defensive work and rebounding ability. So far, the team with the most rebounds has won each game, and you can expect the same tomorrow. This also means big baby or Wallace will start, and I don't think either would do well against the Laker big men. A psychological blow for the Celtics to lose a starter, after being pummelled in game 6.
Big loss for Boston, not the greatest center I've seen, but they'll miss his defensive work and rebounding ability. So far, the team with the most rebounds has won each game, and you can expect the same tomorrow. This also means big baby or Wallace will start, and I don't think either would do well against the Laker big men. A psychological blow for the Celtics to lose a starter, after being pummelled in game 6.
Well he is a Doc so he'd know best
Espn.com running the report that Perkins tore knee ligaments and is definitely out. Davis will have to play in the post and I think Bynum can take advantage of him. It will also mean more minutes for Garnett and he could be gassed by the fourth quarter.
The Lakers need to come out with that energy level they had in Game 6. If they play like that again the Celtics have very little chance. Surely the Celtics bench won't go scoreless for three plus quarters. I figure it's going to be a tight game or a blowout, then again that's every game.
The Lakers need to come out with that energy level they had in Game 6. If they play like that again the Celtics have very little chance. Surely the Celtics bench won't go scoreless for three plus quarters. I figure it's going to be a tight game or a blowout, then again that's every game.
Yeah Perkins is out...he said post game, he heard a pop when Bynum leaned on him, and his knee crumpled and gave away.
A real shame, not because I am a Celtics fan, but without him, Boston lose one of their Big Trio who were being used to slow down Gasol. He can handle 2, but not 3 different players with fouls to give, and 40+ minutes of jockeying for position under the basket. He will have another big game during game 7.
I can't see anything but a Lakers win.
A real shame, not because I am a Celtics fan, but without him, Boston lose one of their Big Trio who were being used to slow down Gasol. He can handle 2, but not 3 different players with fouls to give, and 40+ minutes of jockeying for position under the basket. He will have another big game during game 7.
I can't see anything but a Lakers win.
So come on, who wins
I'm sticking with the Lakers because of Kobe
I'm sticking with the Lakers because of Kobe
Kobe will get 30+ and I'm expecting a big game from Gasol too. Then it's up to one of the supporting cast to step up, Fisher, Artest, Odom, perhaps one of Brown or Farmar. I'll take Odom - I think he's going to come up big.
Lakers could romp this tonight but I see it decided by 4-8 pts. But that could see it in Boston's favor if it's close in the 4th as they have 3-4 players capable of stepping up plus a very good bench.
Lakers could romp this tonight but I see it decided by 4-8 pts. But that could see it in Boston's favor if it's close in the 4th as they have 3-4 players capable of stepping up plus a very good bench.
This is in two hours right?
Lakers will win it if Gasol plays as he did in game 6. Perkins is a big loss for them as it gives LA a size advantage in the paint, and rebounds will be key. I think Celtics will go with big baby as a starter as opposed to Wallace.
I must add that, regardless if Boston or LA wins, Kobe deserves to be MVP. For me he's consistently been the best player in the finals, and although Gasol/Pierce/Rondo etc. have had moments or games where they've shone, Kobe's been the only player to have played to his ability in all 6 games, and will do so again tonight (hopefully!)
Yep, 2 hours until tip-off (at 2am in the UK)
I must add that, regardless if Boston or LA wins, Kobe deserves to be MVP. For me he's consistently been the best player in the finals, and although Gasol/Pierce/Rondo etc. have had moments or games where they've shone, Kobe's been the only player to have played to his ability in all 6 games, and will do so again tonight (hopefully!)
Yep, 2 hours until tip-off (at 2am in the UK)
I'd agree with that, I'd give a shout to Bynum as well, his numbers may not be spectacular, but to suck it up and keep on playing on that knee, which I suspect after the play-offs will be revealed to be a complete mess and even more respect will be given, a la Tiger Woods win on one leg the other season
No disrespect to your opinion but I'd give an athlete playing against opposition that presents a direct physical barrier a much bigger respect nod over a golfer.
I think we agree, that both gained/will gain extra credit once the details emerge about how bad their injury was.
It can't be denied that more credit was given to Woods once people realised the state of his knee, and I think the same will be true of Bynum when it comes out exactly how bad is knee is and what kind of operations he needs on it.
That's all I was saying, not that any more was more impressive than the other
Tiger Woods had a completely torn ACL and a broken leg, there is no doubt that Bynum's knee is fecked up, but his injuries are nowhere as bad as Tiger's. Also, tiger's performance was a lot better than his, that said Bynum has been very important in teh FInals, although I dont rate him as that great of a player, sometimes just having a big competent player when you have another really turns the tide, just because you can outrebound the other team usually.
I recall Tiger's performance in the US Open against Rocco Mediate, he literally played on one leg and managed to win - it was an incredible achievement and an epic contest (that performance was the reason I started to watch golf). Bynum deserves respect but if he had Tiger's injuries I doubt he would be able to play any basketball.
You have to give Bynum credit for playing through the pain, and his size is an advantage to the Lakers, but the number of injuries he has had in his short career is concerning. Lakers have to consider whether to stick by him, because when fit, he is a valuable member to the LA offense, or to let him go knowing next post-season, he'll probably have more injuries.
The free agency will be interesting because everyone's talking about LeBron, but Bosh, D-Wade and Stoudamiere are all free-agents as well. I usually don't care about the NBA in the off-seasonm but it will be interesting where each player ends up, maybe Wade and LeBron might be on the same team??
You have to give Bynum credit for playing through the pain, and his size is an advantage to the Lakers, but the number of injuries he has had in his short career is concerning. Lakers have to consider whether to stick by him, because when fit, he is a valuable member to the LA offense, or to let him go knowing next post-season, he'll probably have more injuries.
The free agency will be interesting because everyone's talking about LeBron, but Bosh, D-Wade and Stoudamiere are all free-agents as well. I usually don't care about the NBA in the off-seasonm but it will be interesting where each player ends up, maybe Wade and LeBron might be on the same team??
I'm watching the pregame, I'm pumped up now
I guess something has to give tonight
Celtics 7-0 record in Game 7 vs Phil Jackson's series won when 1-0 up
Celtics 7-0 record in Game 7 vs Phil Jackson's series won when 1-0 up
I'll back the home team in that regards.
It can be argued that Jackson's teams were so good that he never had to get to a 7th game
This Celtics team are one of the hardest he has ever had to overcome, great starting lineup and a bench that can change games and get vital points. The absence of Perkins will change things a bit though.
I expect the Celtics to push the Lakers all the way, then Kobe wins it with a moment of greatness, prompting me to create a Bryant vs Jordan thread
This Celtics team are one of the hardest he has ever had to overcome, great starting lineup and a bench that can change games and get vital points. The absence of Perkins will change things a bit though.
I expect the Celtics to push the Lakers all the way, then Kobe wins it with a moment of greatness, prompting me to create a Bryant vs Jordan thread
Kobe v Jordan comparisons are ridiculous, the latter was far better dont get me wrong Kobe is an all-time great, but Jordan is the all-time greatest.
That said I think Kobe will put up around 40 points tonight
It's golf. There is no direct physical opponent - just yourself. Thousands of people go to work everyday with severe injuries. Good for Tiger. But it's still golf.
BTW, who else though Aguilera's anthem rendition was shit?
BTW, who else though Aguilera's anthem rendition was shit?
That's a ridiculous comparison, I doubt people walk around several miles and torque their knee that much when they have an injury that Tiger did
So pumped for this, last years finals I was given a warning by my neighbours to make less noise during the night or they'll call the police. feck the neighbours - LETS GO LA!!!
Damn straight feck the neighbors, do you live in a LA?
If they do call the cops, just invite the cops in and give them some beer.
If they do call the cops, just invite the cops in and give them some beer.
I'm fairly new to basketball, that 11time champion, Bill Russell
Wow, that's some record
Wow, that's some record
Hmmm, i know it's early days, but the ease of rebounds isn't good for Celtics, and Fisher firing from three
No mate, I live in Birmingham, England (England's equivalent of LA
5-2 LA early, good put back by Pau
Interesting adjustment made by LA to start with, Gasol is defending Wallace with Bynum on KG.
Wallace is more mobile that is probably why
FFS, Wallace clearly pulls Kobe down and no call.
Gasol is playing well thus far
Kobe is trying to do too damn much early. It's as if he wants to score 40 or 50 tonight for personal reasons.
Doc just put Big Baby on Bynum, he's causing the Celtics problems
Kobe finally breaks his feck
LA's have already had 13 rebounds, eventually that will make the difference, but other than rebounding, Celtics playing good defense early on.
Other than rebounding, the Lakers look rather shit in all other aspects. Boston seem more composed and more believing.
I will be upset if the Lakers bottle this
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