NBA Playoffs WCF: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns

[SOJA]

I really want the Suns to win....and am picking the upset. The Suns' energy prevails and Suns win in five.

*Note I was going to pick the Lakers until I heard Bynum was hurt. That makes the difference for me

[theyhateme45]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/05/activists-protest-lakers-coach-phil-jackons-comments-on-arizonas-new-immigration-law.html

There are also rumblings that Phil will retire after this season. If he does thats real bad news for the Lake Show. Last time that happened, they ended up missing the playoffs the next year and had to beg him to come back.

Wasn't that also the same year the Lakers lost their #2 player in shaq.... And they didn't win again until they got another #2.... Just saying... maybe it's the players... Shaq and Wade won

[King Taharqa]

Suns 7 footer Robin Lopez came back from injury and got the start tonight. That's a big boost for the Suns. Starting 5 Lineup post updated.

[HeatCheck]

Are you serious Shannon? That was ridiculous.

[HeatCheck]

Lakers don't miss.

[Wither]

Are you serious Shannon? That was ridiculous.

About murdered someone with that.

[HeatCheck]

The only thing you can say about this game is Kobe Bryant.

[Wither]

The only thing you can say about this game is Kobe Bryant.

He had to score too much. I'm not so confident that this really sets any precedent for the series.

[HeatCheck]

I am not sure he had too. He was just feeling good so why take it out of his hands. The Lakers bench scored a good amount too. So it is not like they relied on Kobe. He was just hot.

[Wither]

I am not sure he had too. He was just feeling good so why take it out of his hands. The Lakers bench scored a good amount too. So it is not like they relied on Kobe. He was just hot.

I know they didn't rely on him, and I know he was playing well, but I still think it's indicative of what is to come: Kobe having to get it done while others watch. Kobe is lucky to have Gasol, as just from watching their games (not going on stats) the other players are very unreliable (offensively, at least). Well, maybe not Fisher as much, but I'd like to see Brown more anyway.

[Kevin Greene]

Once again #24 showed why he is the best post season player in the NBA. 40/5/5 in just 35 minutes. Expect a similar effort game 2.

Pau Gasol was also in top playoff form going 21/4/5 on 10 of 13 shooting.

Honorable mention goes to Shannon Brown for going 3-6 shooting with perhaps the greatest "miss" in NBA Playoff history.

I hope Shannon filed a flight plan for this attempt with the FAA.

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[ED-209]

gay.

[Implied Volatility]

Not much to say about this game. Maybe the Suns can make it a series by wining game 2.

[necroplasm]

Not much to say about this game. Maybe the Suns can make it a series by wining game 2.

I'm sure they feel they need to. They should, cause if they're down 0-2 against LA, they know Lakers could steal one in Phoenix.

Btw, I love your avatar. Jordan is so fuging hot. She's my favorite LC