WOW! Lots of "physicality" in this one. We knew the Lakes would come out firing. While I don't condone violence, I'm glad that they responded to the Rockets rough tactics. It will be interesting to see if any additional penalties are handed out.
By the way Ron, you had your FOREARM jammed into Kobe's neck. Don't forget that when you're crying about a "wayward" elbow. If you're going to get physical, you can't whine when it comes back to you. Gotta think if Kobe gets pinched, then Ron-Ron rushing at THE marquee player in the NBA with venom in his eyes should draw something too.
By the way Luis, how much do you weigh? You have to be a LOT lighter than you look to go down that hard from a little tap from tiny Derek Fisher. If Fish is held out for next game, I don't see that as a big loss. At this point, his main contribution is "veteran experience". Jordan and Shannon seemed to have figured out how to play Brooks/Lowry.
Lost in the hoopla is 2 repeats from the 1st round - Lamar Odom is MUCH better for the Lakes as a starter right now. And, Yao is disappearing after a great Game 1. Rockets wont sweep at home this time though.
In the Big Picture, this is a good series. Rocks don't have enough to take Lakes in 7 games (remember it will be over in 6 anyway) but do have enough to challenge the Lakes "manhood". Denver series should be a vacation after this and Lakes will be ready for Cavs - who wont be tested til Orlando/Boston come to town (and maybe not even then).
Ciao.
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