Game 5: Spurs @ Lakers

Blame Rasho · Post #21 » by **Blame Rasho** » Thu May 29, 2008 10:17 pm

Well I know TD is going to have a good game at least... can't remember the last bad game he has had in an elimination game.

SMRattler · Post #22 » by **SMRattler** » Thu May 29, 2008 10:20 pm

Yup, that's two guys I think we'll get good games from.

That leaves Manu...

SMRattler · Post #23 » by **SMRattler** » Thu May 29, 2008 10:22 pm

So, we need the big three to show why they have 3 ings between them, hey, incidently, each taking a turn being the best player in the Finals during those 3 titles. :-)

They need to show up and play up to their reputation.

But our role players, Bones, Fin, Udoka, even Bowen with his timely threes. We need them to fire away with confidence every time.

And yeah, rebounding would also be nice.

Lakers Long Time · Post #24 » by **Lakers Long Time** » Thu May 29, 2008 11:36 pm

Go luck guys. No injuries!!!
You've got to love the chess match of playoff b/b.

psyclone1982 · Post #25 » by **psyclone1982** » Fri May 30, 2008 12:06 am

Blame Rasho wrote:Simple if we play like the Suns we will lose...

you already have, see Big Game one lead blown, this series has gone the exact same way since.

Jedini · Post #26 » by **Jedini** » Fri May 30, 2008 12:34 am

Hope the better team wins tonight - the Spurs!

Ballings7 · Post #27 » by **Ballings7** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:00 am

Not over till it's over, but I'm leaning to the Lakers winning tonight

SMRattler · Post #28 » by **SMRattler** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:15 am

Maybe Barry should start? Might fire up Fin when he does come in.

Donald Kaufman · Post #29 » by **Donald Kaufman** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:17 am

Tommy Trojan wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I don't think even with the help of the refs you can win this one

It's comments like this that make me hope someone buries the Lakers. If it isn't us, then please please be Detroit/Boston.

HarlemHeat37 · Post #30 » by **HarlemHeat37** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:17 am

I see a loss tonight, to be honest..

if we couldn't hustle and rebound, or play with desperation in a must-win game last game, I don't see us doing it tonight where the team is deflated and lacks confidence..

Donald Kaufman · Post #31 » by **Donald Kaufman** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:19 am

Lakers Long Time wrote:Go luck guys. No injuries!!!
You've got to love the chess match of playoff b/b.

What the hell? A Laker fan showing some humility? Obviously you haven't been in the fold long enough.

johnnyjohnnyjohnny · Post #32 » by **johnnyjohnnyjohnny** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:30 am

Kurt Thomas sighting early. And an odd Finley / Gino lineup with Kobe still in the game.

SMRattler · Post #33 » by **SMRattler** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:31 am

We're attacking early, very good.

johnnyjohnnyjohnny · Post #34 » by **johnnyjohnnyjohnny** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:31 am

Turnovers turnovers and more turnovers.

SMRattler · Post #35 » by **SMRattler** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:32 am

johnnyjohnnyjohnny wrote:Kurt Thomas sighting early. And an odd Finley / Gino lineup with Kobe still in the game.

Finley, Manu AND Barry.

Post #36 » by **wizardg** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:36 am

Looking good not great but good.
But eventually Manu has to show up.

johnnyjohnnyjohnny · Post #37 » by **johnnyjohnnyjohnny** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:36 am

SMRattler wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Finley, Manu AND Barry.

I like the logic behind that. The Lakers are doubling and tripling Duncan. This gives us an open shooter or two or forces the lakers to defend Duncan 1 on 1. Also, this is us saying 'now you have to defend us' instead of us adjusting our lineups to the Lakers.

SMRattler · Post #38 » by **SMRattler** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:38 am

Early 10 point lead. Nice D.

Ballings7 · Post #39 » by **Ballings7** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:41 am

Kurt Thomas is the king

I agree with others that he probably should of played last game

Awesome start, playing free and well

SMRattler · Post #40 » by **SMRattler** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:42 am

Fin, Manu, Bones and TP to finish the quarter trying to extend the lead. Pop in attack mode with his lineups.

Up 13 early. Let's see if w can keep this bounce in our steps. Gotta keep playing with no fear.