Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Game 5 - Western Semi-finals

Now, THAT is what I'm talking about. Sweet precision resulting in a resounding victory. The Lakes took the Rockets early emotion, channeled it in the last half of the 1st quarter, then pounded them for the remainder of the game.

So many positives come from this game. Renewal for Bynum, rest for Odom, restored attacking from Kobe. The Rockets have a tall task in front of them for Thursday. If the Lakers bring ANY of this confidence to Texas, its all over. We're hoping that Dallas shows up tonight and can extend that series (really, it should be 2-2 right now).

Ok. Can't make it through a post without wondering why Apple is still playing. Why not split those minutes tween Kobe (with SB at the two) and Lamar? I can't even imagine the explosiveness of a Kobe, Trevor, Lamar, Pau, Andrew lineup. Sub-in Shannon Brown to check the quicker guards. This would allow Trevor, Kobe and Lamar to take turns beating up on Melo and then Lebron. Easy pickings but getting WAY too far ahead of things.

For now, let's look for a strong start - the team to lead at end of 1st has won each game. That's a good goal for now.

Ciao.

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