Thursday, May 29, 2008

Game 5: Lakers (-8) vs Spurs

The "no call," at the end of game 4, was San Antonio's last chance to make a run at Kobe's Lakers. This series ends tonight. The Spurs know a 3-1 deficit, against the best player in the league, who actually has a supporting cast, is way too much to overcome. They've been there for many years now, and they know when to call it quits.

Kobe goes for 45 and the Lakers win going away...Lakers 104 vs Spurs 90

5 comments:

beezy said...

that wasn't a no call. That's just the league making sure LA makes it to the finals.

yezzir said...

I agree, and have no problem with that. No one wants to see the Spurs in the Finals.

Jay-Nice said...

I do not agree with the call was not made to make sure Lakers go to the Finals. Barry was barely touched. He could have easily dribble around Fisher or jumped into him and got a foul. Personally, I do not think the referee should determine the outcome of a game anyway in any sport. Great No CALL.. The game was played 10 times more aggressive than that and the Refs did not blow the whistle. Hell, Kobe shot 0 free-throws.

yezzir said...

I got no problem with Rondo playing as long as it's not the last 6 minutes of the game. Let Rondo wear Billups out for 3 and a half quarters and then bring in the closer, Cassell. The Celtics have tremendous team defense because they brought in Tom Thibodeau, to do a job that Doc couldn't do. Here's Thibodeaus bio for you, since you never believe anything I say. Tom Thibodeau
Just read the 1st paragraph.

Jay-Nice said...

Im not doubting Thibodeau's defensive mind set and thats an assistant coach's job to bring some type of specialty to the team. Thibodeau has done an amazing job because yes, the Celtics do play amazing help-side defense. BUT, do you honestly believe that Cassell can sit the bench for 42 minutes and then come in and finish the game. I think that is very doubtful, his knees will be too stiff to do anything. I also do not care how much experience you got, a player still has to be in some type of rhythm to help his team. Cassell wont have any and like I keep saying will be a LIABILITY in the game.