Comments on: Basking in the Sweet Afterglow http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/02/06/basking-in-the-sweet-afterglow/ A Lakers Blog. Thoughts, reflections, and the odd rant on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA (even the Clippers). Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:18:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jeremy http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/02/06/basking-in-the-sweet-afterglow/comment-page-4/#comment-594591 Jeremy Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:34:27 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1505#comment-594591 http://www.nba.com/bobcats/ - I guess it is... http://www.nba.com/bobcats/ – I guess it is…

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/02/06/basking-in-the-sweet-afterglow/comment-page-4/#comment-594589 Jeremy Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:31:14 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1505#comment-594589 sorry i meant internet hoax... sorry i meant internet hoax…

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/02/06/basking-in-the-sweet-afterglow/comment-page-4/#comment-594588 Jeremy Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:30:48 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1505#comment-594588 Lakers trade Vladimir Radmanovic to Bobcats for Adam Morrison, Shannon Brown?? Is that accurate or some internet host... and secondly ... does this make any sense as a trade and why? I hope it's just baloney... weird... http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=3350 Lakers trade Vladimir Radmanovic to Bobcats for Adam Morrison, Shannon Brown?? Is that accurate or some internet host… and secondly … does this make any sense as a trade and why? I hope it’s just baloney… weird…

http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=3350

]]> By: WildYams http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/02/06/basking-in-the-sweet-afterglow/comment-page-4/#comment-594566 WildYams Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:33:42 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1505#comment-594566 I had a feeling after last night's game that was reminiscent of the big regular season Lakers-Blazers matchup in Portland in 2000 ( http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200002290POR.html ) when both teams came in tied for the lead league at 45-11 and the Lakers pulled out a three point win. That was a real turning point for the regular season as the Lakers went on to finish 21-4 from that point forward while Portland only went 14-11 the rest of the way after losing that game. And of course, one could definitely argue that that one game may have played a huge part in what transpired in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals that year. Really a regular season game like that or like Christmas Day or last night from this season shows something tangible to both teams: those regular season games are battles of wills, and in both occasions the Lakers proved their will was stronger than Boston's. Last year it was reversed in the regular season, and when the Finals rolled around the Lakers not only got blown out of Game 6 but also got beat in three other games which all came down to the wire. In tough fought games like that, it's almost like a game of chicken, to see who will fight harder to win. Both times this year Boston has blinked first, and to me that will matter should these teams rematch in June. I had a feeling after last night’s game that was reminiscent of the big regular season Lakers-Blazers matchup in Portland in 2000 ( http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200002290POR.html ) when both teams came in tied for the lead league at 45-11 and the Lakers pulled out a three point win. That was a real turning point for the regular season as the Lakers went on to finish 21-4 from that point forward while Portland only went 14-11 the rest of the way after losing that game. And of course, one could definitely argue that that one game may have played a huge part in what transpired in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals that year.

Really a regular season game like that or like Christmas Day or last night from this season shows something tangible to both teams: those regular season games are battles of wills, and in both occasions the Lakers proved their will was stronger than Boston’s. Last year it was reversed in the regular season, and when the Finals rolled around the Lakers not only got blown out of Game 6 but also got beat in three other games which all came down to the wire. In tough fought games like that, it’s almost like a game of chicken, to see who will fight harder to win. Both times this year Boston has blinked first, and to me that will matter should these teams rematch in June.

]]> By: luubi http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/02/06/basking-in-the-sweet-afterglow/comment-page-4/#comment-594535 luubi Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:05:53 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1505#comment-594535 Commentator said Kobe in the heat of the moment probably forgot they had a foul to give. That seems more likely. It's been quite a trip. Only a few days ago, the Lakers were staggering from a punch to the guts. Now they're looking to go 6-0. Honestly, how many of us thought 5-1 or 6-0 was a high likelihood before the trip began? I figured they'd go 4-2, with one loss to Boston or Cleveland and one to one of the scrubs. Of course I never figured Bynum going down or Kobe going for 61. But that's why they play the games, as Chickie used to say. Commentator said Kobe in the heat of the moment probably forgot they had a foul to give. That seems more likely.

It’s been quite a trip. Only a few days ago, the Lakers were staggering from a punch to the guts. Now they’re looking to go 6-0. Honestly, how many of us thought 5-1 or 6-0 was a high likelihood before the trip began? I figured they’d go 4-2, with one loss to Boston or Cleveland and one to one of the scrubs. Of course I never figured Bynum going down or Kobe going for 61.

But that’s why they play the games, as Chickie used to say.

]]> By: Brian Tung http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/02/06/basking-in-the-sweet-afterglow/comment-page-4/#comment-594532 Brian Tung Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:56:33 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1505#comment-594532 reggyray (155): Someone has touched on that. It's certainly plausible. But unless Kobe or someone else on the Lakers comes out and says it, it's still speculation. Frankly, as far as the other ideas are concerned, I think it's more likely for Kobe to lose track of the foul count (it's OT, different rules apply) than it is for him to NOT plead his case to the referee if he really was complaining that the call was bum. reggyray (155): Someone has touched on that. It’s certainly plausible. But unless Kobe or someone else on the Lakers comes out and says it, it’s still speculation.

Frankly, as far as the other ideas are concerned, I think it’s more likely for Kobe to lose track of the foul count (it’s OT, different rules apply) than it is for him to NOT plead his case to the referee if he really was complaining that the call was bum.

]]> By: reggyray http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/02/06/basking-in-the-sweet-afterglow/comment-page-4/#comment-594525 reggyray Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:10:15 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1505#comment-594525 I'm suprised nobody has touched on this yet: the reason Kobe was so angry after Fisher got called for that foul with 3 seconds left in 0T was because Davis had the ball out on the three-point line, and would either had to have shot it (a low-percentage attempt), or quickly find a team-mate for a hurried heave. I’m suprised nobody has touched on this yet: the reason Kobe was so angry after Fisher got called for that foul with 3 seconds left in 0T was because Davis had the ball out on the three-point line, and would either had to have shot it (a low-percentage attempt), or quickly find a team-mate for a hurried heave.

]]> By: Brian Tung http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/02/06/basking-in-the-sweet-afterglow/comment-page-4/#comment-594516 Brian Tung Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:18:49 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1505#comment-594516 P.S. Instance (3) should henceforth be called the Lamar Odom Rule: Rule 10, Section IV.a. A thrower-in shall not ... (3) touch it on the court before it has touched another player. P.S. Instance (3) should henceforth be called the Lamar Odom Rule:

Rule 10, Section IV.a. A thrower-in shall not … (3) touch it on the court before it has touched another player.

]]> By: Brian Tung http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/02/06/basking-in-the-sweet-afterglow/comment-page-4/#comment-594513 Brian Tung Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:05:56 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1505#comment-594513 G1: Not specifically a travelling call, but it is a violation. Rule 10, Section IV.a. A thrower-in shall not ... (8) leave the playing surface to gain an advantage on a throw-in. G1: Not specifically a travelling call, but it is a violation.

Rule 10, Section IV.a. A thrower-in shall not … (8) leave the playing surface to gain an advantage on a throw-in.

]]> By: Reed http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/02/06/basking-in-the-sweet-afterglow/comment-page-4/#comment-594508 Reed Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:52:18 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1505#comment-594508 Kwame -- I still regret coming down so strongly for Lebron. Never again.... Kwame — I still regret coming down so strongly for Lebron. Never again….

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