In this playoff Kobe can't make different. He just scored 22 points 7-21 shooting on first game. This week's headline: Tim Thomas whacks Kobe in big Game 1
Lakers could be eliminated on 4 game.
As we expected LeBron James showed how good he can be. Triple double.
San antonio is still good but they might have tough time to beat Dallas on second round.
Shaq still the beast in the east.
Good Luck!

Lakers whould be carfeful not to let their guard down though....I liked what Charles Barkley said last nite....Lakers will have to play this every every game ....and they should....we know they can now...........Agree wtih Dead_B on coaching.......the critics are trying to hide now.....he is making Kwame, almost a draft bust into a NBA player.....and on/off Lamar to a everyday post-up threat.....Yeah Baby...Loving every seconds of it !!!

Dhoibi hannai paryo ni Dead_B....after all, we are back home !!!! 3-1 Baby !!

was it al? i hope they will televise it on ESPN today.. didn't get to see the game :s

I read many articles on last nite game and everybody is praising Phil Jackson. I never saw him as a good X and O coach.... dude seems to came up with a good plan last nite. I thought that $10 mil a year was to sleep with boss daughter, I was so wrong :)

finally ppl seem to realize how good of a analyst Sir Charles is ;)

AX:
You missed a pretty entertaining game man....even more so when you area Laker fan....Well, not everything Charles says are accurate though....he makes harsh remarks, and sometimes it works, sometimes, it comes back and haunt him....but, he does speaks his mind, rather than trying to be politically correct....I like that about him....

Who do you guys think will beat Detroit in the East?? New Jersey is struggling against Pacers...Chicago will give Miami a good run, and by the time they reach the second round, all the old players esp Shaq, Payton, Walker will be tired....I don't know if Cleveland can give Detroit a run?? They will have to play their A+ game, and as of now...Washington just might beat them in best of 7.......Keep this post going !!!

Seems like this thread is full of Lakers supporters. Lemme join the party as well....Go Kobe! Go Lakers!!....We're going to Los Angeles !Baby!

Here we go....THe number is growing by leaps and bounds...

Bob_Dai, it was not meant to be a Lakers' Fan Post, if it's been like that, why not?? I thought I was the biggest Kobe fan...but, seems like I am one of the many....and millions worldwide...whatcha say?

KC said he makes harsh remarks, and sometimes it works, sometimes, it comes back and haunt him....but, he does speaks his mind, rather than trying to be politically correct....I like that about him.... "
bro, that's why i like Sir Charles :=) He is ready to kiss donkey but not players a$$ .... He has always been like that.... I see myself when watching him speak :p no question Pistons is the team to beat in eastern conference..... NBA may not like it but the NBA final is going to be between Pistons and Spurs again :=)

seen n heard many kobe's fans... i get to listen to Vick the Break "Kobe a$$ kisser" Jacobs everyday... I think he is the biggest Kobe fan, he is even willing to sleep with him :D:D

NBA executives were little nicer than me regarding Kobe. Kobe came out #5 in their list. For obvious reason they left out TD, the other candidate in my list :=) and you all know who came out at the top :) if you want to see it keep refreshing ESPN :=)

KnightCrawler,
You're Right Homeboy! Kobe Forever!!

AX:
R u trying to say u are a Kobe basher urself? C'mon man....so, where did Kobe came in ur list?? # 1 from the bottom?? Just kidding.....U don't have to like him, but that guy will produce everytime he is on the floor....be it his jump shots, from the foul line, defense...steals...u name it......TD had the worst season of his career man...what r u talking about??? A MVP for worst season? R u kidding me?? Well, Milwakee is not a good team...so, can't judge Detroit from that stand point......They will meet NJ at the Eastern Conf. Finals.....they might give them a handful...otherwise...Detroit and Dallas in the Finals.....I think this year Dallas has enough offense and defense to overcome Spurs.....If Ginobli gets hurts, man, Kings might win 4 in a row.......(Might be a stretch there)......Well, I do watch SIR Charles....whether I like him or not...he is funny though !!

Good COnversation man,,,,

By the way, do any of u listen to Jim Rome on radio??? Seems like that guy is a Clipper fan...he bashes lakers almost everyday.....I didn't listen to him today....I wonder what he might have said today.....Later !

I BELIEVE!!!!!!! GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

In the east I used to be a PACER fan ......technically they should be the most complete team........but injuries is thier biggest concern.......................The way jermaine played today................... if he continues playing like that and being fit............... preety sson peja will start shoting those long range.......................opposite team defence is concentrate of jermaine and peja............... free lane for jackson to drive................and if role payers play their part..................... PACERS still are very dangerous team.......................but Pistons are too experinced and balalced......eastern conference final will be interesting................. I am buying the story that if PACERS are fit and all cylinder firing..............they can pound.............. nets and heat.................to get to eastern conference final..............................but don't think me wrong ...................................I still think Detroit is the best team and team to beat to come out of east................................. western............I will still go with SPURS........................but western coference final spurs vs LAKERS................... ..................................... I would love to see Lakers win ..................................but will be too optimistic

Dead_B:
You might be right man...seeing Pacers yesterday, seems like when they are healthy, they are pretty good...They have a complete team...Peja is good, but he can't drive...so, the Coach gotta do a better look to give him some shots on pick n' roll, Jermaine will pound inside, Fred Jones, Steve Jackson can drive, or shoot from outside...They look pretty good !

Tell u what, if and when Lakers beat the Suns, I can really see them on the Western Conf. Finals...against Mavericks though....I think Dallas will and can beat Spurs. Would be interesting from here on...Can't wait for Lakers vs Suns tonite !!

Kwamee makes me nervous.....haat chiplo cha ki kya ho? chyappa samatdai dunk garnu ni :P.

I havent' followed NBA much this season, but its really heartening to see lakers playing some good defense. You can always trade baskets with SUNS but you cant' match them. ITs in the defensive end the game will be decided.

KnightCrawler

I stil think SPURS have too much od fire power left...................dallas are getting better defensively...........but they still don;t have very good on the ball defender like BRUCE BOWDEN.............. they are very good with team defense.................if ginolibli gets hot..like Kobe got while scoring 62..........wrong comparision coz Kobe and ginolibi is totally different type of shooting gaurd.............but still ginobili is very dangerous efficient shooter..............if he gets hot..........he takes higher percentage shots..........and i still don;t see any body in dallas to shut him down............double team is not an option as SPURS are very good 3 point shooting team.....................lets see it will be very very interesting..........personally .....I Am campaning for DALLAS...........truth is I am already tired of SPURS domination..........................they are making western conference look like a one team conference .................I still remember last year's western conference fianl.................4-1......even that 1 game suns won was due to a lucky block by amare...............................

Oys Chill bro...kwame ko haath chiplo hoina saano cha re kya for his size!!!

Knight Crawler, i think so too. Mavs are much improved defensively and if they play the way they are playing right now, i wont be surprised if they r in the Western conf. Final.
Lakers r playing the best Basketball at the right time..Timing is perfect. Mihm might be back which will give them extra guy to pound it inside. But, Lakers have to come up with their A+ game every night in this series in order to beat the Suns. Phoenix is the great team, if they find thier shots, they r hard to beat. Lakers r playing a great Defense and impressive offense. sooner or later Kobe has to go for 40+ points in order to win. And, we all know he is capable of breaking any barriers. As long as Lakers role-players do thier job, Phil's plan will work out, and if they didnt find the range, KObe will take care of Businness!!! he will turn MISSION IMPOSSIBLE to POSSIBLE!!!!!
GO LAKERS!! I BELIEVE!!!

Aakash:
R U sure C.Mihm is coming back tonite?? He was suited up the last game too, but didn't play....IHe is a better scorer than Kwame...Like what Oys_Chill said about Kwame...some of his shots, like 5-7 footers are jokes sometimes...he just puts them up, hoping to go in, or grab an offensive rebound....all in all, he is playing a lot better now..so, let's cross our fingers...I think Kobe, instead of going for 40, shout shoot for triple doube tonite.....30-10-10...what do u say?? I think Lakers have a better chance that way...if Lakers can limit Suns to 5-7 3-pointers a game, no way Lakers lose those games...Coz' Suns are not that good defensively, and Lakers should be able to score 95-100 everytime..Make them take 2 pointers over 3 pointers...and we willl have a series....I really like Laker's chance of advancing though....Good defense, and balanced offense...

Here's my box score for tonite,
Odom, 20 pts, 12 rebounds, 9 assists
Kwame, 18 pts, 10 rebounds
Kobe, 35 pts, 8 assists, 8 rebounds (might be able to make triple double)
Rest of the scoring should come from Smush, Saso, D.George, Luke Walton etc...

Dead_B:
On Dallas vs. Spurs, if Dallas play Marquis Daniels on Ginobli and do a help defense, I think Diop and Dampier can share 12 fouls among them for Duncan...should be able to match up well...Also, play Armstrong 12-15 mins on Tony Parker...that will dsirupt his rythm as well...I like Dallas's chances though !!

every knows,,,,,,,SUNS are goos with fast break points...............thus even in this stragedy is simple................pound the ball inside.....and freeze marion and diaw from running for fast break ..................make NASH A shooter..............him him 30 points.........some body is going ot score points from suns....let it be nash..................but no assits.................... if NASH can't assist .............. laker can disrupt their rhytm............................. at 4th quater make nash force the shot to beat the clock.................. make sun use all their clock before they take a shot.............if that happens ........it is lakers game....................SUNS SUCKS IN HALF COURT GAME..................

Right on DB !

KnightCrawler and all LAKERS fan.....................aja dhobbi hannu parchha.......................ma ahile lai ghar tira lage................ game nashidhi sajha ma login gardina hola....................any way it friday.........beer ra freid chicken tandai.........lakers lai ditauchhu................... SUNS lai dhobi hanne pachhi.........arko thread suru garnu parla................ have fun and enjoy the game...............KObe will score little more point tonight...may be mid 30's .....for the tribute to home fan................................

LAKERS ROCKS

Go Lakers Go...
DB...Same here ni...Corona..and Hot Wings man.....All Lakers Fan....Good luck hai...DB le vane jastai Dhobbi Hannu parcha !!

Good knock down by Walton and Kwame. Who the hell is suns? they think they are the best team in the west just because they have fuucking faggot canadiens. have you ever thought why canadiens love ice hockey? because ice hockey is the most violent game. that's how nash is showing is showing tonight and in game2. but hey, kobe will be back in 4th quarter.