Men getting on as if Orlando just threw away the game. The Lakers actually had something to do with winning the game. Why allyuh didn't blame free throws for the Lakers game 3 loss? Kobe in particular missed some crucial ones. Fact of the matter is game 3 and 4 were won by the team who executed when it mattered. Last night the Lakers turned it up defensively and Ariza and Fisher made some big clutch plays.
Howard was tough and the Lakers had to play some smart basketball to dampen his offensive ability. Men talking about him getting tougher when Kobe, Fisher and Farmar had to basically jump on his arms to make sure he couldn't raise them to score.
I respect your point of view. But Orlando throw way that game. Of course the Lakers had something to do with it - they took their chances. But moreso than the missed free throws was the inexcusable defense by jameer nelson on derek fisher.
lakers down by 3 and clock running down below 7 seconds left. he gave fisher a huge cushion - HUGE. he stood under the 3 point line "defending" fisher. there is just no way you can contest a 3 from there. down by 3 you have to be right up on him with your hands up. if fisher dribbles past you and tries to finish at the rim or make a play, you say good luck to him.
Poor defense against anyone but especially against fisher, a big-time clutch, jump shooter. jameer nelson - what were you thinking?
and wolf, this ent taking nothing away from the lakers eh. all credit to them. they went into orlando and won a big game. gasol play like a man down the stretch. orlando messed up and they took advantage.