Although both Howard and Nash finished with double doubles,
I couldn’t help but feel I was watching a Bobcats, Wizards game. Control of the ball was sloppy leading to 18
turnovers and Paul Gasol failed to play decent defense, often times giving a
comfortable amount of space to the shooter.
Steve Nash’s shooting was rusty after missing the last eight games of
the regular season, shooting 6 of 15.
Even Metta looked as though he shot up with one of Nash’s epidurals
before the game, scoring a total of 5 points with 2 assists in 32 minutes.
Coach, Mike D’Antoni didn’t help the situation much
either. Since he came to the Lakers
early this season, he has failed to recognize what Gasol is- a post player-
forcing him outside too often. Injured
Kobe Bryant tweeted during the game, “Pau get ur ass on the block and don’t
move till u get it.” D’Antoni’s
response? “He’s a fan right now.” No, Coach D’Antoni, he’s not only your star
player, but the best player in the NBA!
Kobe said it best in a follow-up tweet, "A fan?? Lol #microphonetalk,"
then "On to game 2. I will be watching from the crib again in a pau jersey
and laker face paint ha! All jk aside We will be fine on wed #fanmamba."
On top of all us Laker fans missing Phil Jackson more than
ever today, we all had to endure the endless, and quite pathetic, praise of Tim
Duncan from Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy.
Duncan played very well scoring a total of 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 3
steals, but the constant “oohs and aahs” were a prime example of why the term “dick
riding” was invented.
But to end on a positive note, Dwight Howard and Steve Blake
showed up today, playing hard on both offense and defense. Howard’s 20 points, 15 rebounds and Blake’s
12 points, 4 steals, make me believe these two guys will help their teammates
get it together for game two on Wednesday in San Antonio.
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While reading your blogs I really feel like I'm watching the game. I only seen parts of the game but this helps. Keep up the good work
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