Lakers blow big lead, down 3-1 in Finals

What a game last night! If you are a Laker fan you are not a happy camper today to say the least! The Lakers played a great first half in last nights game leading by as much as 24 points. However they laid an egg in the second half, up by 20 points halfway through the 3rd quarter! They blew it big time. But you have to give some credit to the Boston Celtics, they did not give up.

Ray Allen was amazing last night, that reverse lay up with about 2 minutes left was incredible, he switched hands and double pumped while gliding through the air to reverse the lay up! He even made Sasha Vujacic look silly when he drove past him for an easy game clinching layup. I am not sure why they had Sasha guard him it was a big mismatch. Garnett played well and Paul Pierce and James Posey were very good in the second half. Pierce kept in Kobe Bryants face the entire second half making it tough on him to get off a clean shot. This series is not over but the odds are against the Lakers. I expect them to come out and play hard Sunday but all the momentum is on the Celtics side. I think the Celtics could even win it in 5 but if not they will win at home in game 6. I think Pierce, Allen and Garnett are hungrier for a Championship than most of the Lakers and they played like it in the second half last night.

Lakers get it done at home

Backs against the wall, must win all the lines you have heard before and the Lakers played like it was a must win and pulled it out in front of a home crowd at the Staples center. Kobe Bryant looked like the MVP he is in putting the team on his shoulders and carrying the Lakers in the 4th quarter when it was a close game. Kobe could not be stopped when it came down to crunch time with him knowing the Lakers needed to score. Ray Allen did all he could in guarding him but even with a defender in his face Kobe still seems to make the shot. I am not sure anyone can guard him when he is on. He scored 36 points and Sasha Vujacic added another 20 points.

For the Celtics Ray Allen was hot hitting 5 of 7 three pointers scoring 25 points total. Paul Pierce had an off night and that was basically the difference in my opinion. The Lakers kept in his face all night frustrating him and making him try and hit some tough shots. But still the Celtics were in the game with 5 minutes left which bodes welll for them if they can get the big three to all play well on the road they should steal one. Easier said that done of course. Let's see what is in store Thursday should be another good one.

Celtics hold off Lakers take 2-0 series lead

Wow what a crazy game last night! The Boston Celtics led by Paul Pierce and his 28 points came to play last night, well for at least 3 1/2 quarters. Ray Allen had 17 points as did Kevin Garnett with 14 rebounds and the unheralded Leon Powe scorched the Lakers with 21 points in 15 minutes! Unbelievable! But even crazier was the fact that the Lakers were down by 24 points with just under 8 minutes left but did not give up. They cut the lead to 104-102 with under a minute to go but Pierce hit two clutch free throws and then blocked a jumper by Sasha Vujacic to ice it for the Celtics. Pierce and the rest of his crew are on a mission in my opinion. The big three of Pierce, Garnett and Allen are all starving for their first title in their long careers. Up 2-0 they have a good chance but can they win a game in LA where the Lakers have not lost since March? It will be a tough task and I expect the Los Angeles Lakers to come out with a huge chip on their shoulders because certainly they could not be happy being down 0-2 plus add in the fact that the officiating was... oh let's say maybe benefited the home team a bit. I do think Phil Jackson was not thinking clearly when he basically slapped Leon Powe in the face saying his name wrong and stating that he went to the line in his 15 minutes more than the entire Lakers did. That may come back to bit him. Either way we are in for some more drama at the Staples center in game 3, stay tuned!

Celtics Beat LA in game 1

The NBA legends were out in Boston last night in full force but it was the future legends on the court that made all the noise. Last night in Boston the Celtics were lead by a determined Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett prevailed in game one of the finals. Pierce who injured his knee and had to be carried off the court to the locker room made a dramatic return to help lead his team to the victory. What could have been a huge blow to the series and the Celtics chances was turned around quickly when Pierce came bouncing out of the locker to the roar of 18,000 screaming fans! That was fun to see and you could hear the entire city of Boston breath a sigh...of relief.

All of the big three had solid games yesterday and that was the difference, Garnett with 24, Pierce with 22 and Allen with 19 points. I am excited to watch this series as it brings back memories of the 80's when it was Magic vs. Bird....those were fun times in the NBA and this is something the NBA has needed for a while know. Both teams have high caliber first class players on there teams. Somewhat reminiscent of the Lakers and Celtics of old minus the tight shorter shorts of course. Although this is the first time they have met in the finals since 1987 this is the 11th time the two franchises have played each other in the finals. If the rest of the series is as exciting as game one we are in for a very competitive series, will it go 7 games?

NBA FINALS

Well tomorrow night they tip it off in Boston. I for one can't wait to see what happens. Who will come out hot or cold? Which matchup will be the most fun to watch? I know Phil Jackson is a master at setting up the best matchups to benefit his team and puts his players in the best position possible to win. Who if anyone can slow Kobe Bryant down? Will Pierce and Garnett be stopped? One of them might but both I doubt it. Both will have to play well in this series for Boston to have a chance, and Ray Allen will have to be more consistent than he was all playoffs so far. I think the Celtics win game one in a close one. We shall see tomorrow night!

Lakers Celtics to face off in Finals

So here we go again....well it's been over two decades since the Lakers and Celtics have played each other in the Finals. The Celtics have gone from worst to first with the addition of Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett. The Lakers however were probably a second round playoff team at best at the start of this year, but with the addition of Paul Gasol and the MVP play of Kobe Bryant have catipulted them to the brink of another championship. But will it be enough to take down the big 3? Boston has home court which could prove big for the Celtics. I hope this series goes at least 6 games 7 would be great. I know Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce are as hungry as anyone to win their first Championship. But slowing down the X Factor-Kobe may be the difference in this Finals. I can't wait for Thursday night to come let's get this party started!

Lakers-Spurs tonight!

Okay a big one tonight, can the Spurs keep homecourt going and even it up 2-2? What will the Lakers do to slow down Ginobli? If they do what about Parker and Duncan? Uh a tough task for any team. Kobe and the Lakers would love to steal one on the road and go up 3-1 but it won't be easy...they will have to slow down 2 of the Spurs big 3 for sure like they did in games 1 and 2. Should be an interesting next week in the NBA that is fo' shizzle!

How about the Celtic's and Pistons series. This one is back and forth so far each team has taken one away on the others homecourt. I do expect this series to go 7 games most certainly. Billups and Hamilton played great yesterday in a must win game at home in my opinion. I still can't believe Ray Allen missed two free throws in a row at the end there, the game was pretty much in hand but still what is going on with my man Ray Ray?