That was one of the best games of the playoffs so far. I think it will continue to cement Kobe's position as the greatest guard/forward since MJ.
Commentators always talk about trying to steal the ball in an inbounds before fouling, but I don't think I've ever seen it actually done. Smush gets big props for that play as well.
THIS IS A MOTHERFUCKIN' LAKER TEAM. what an emotional game for all of these players.....Kobe is leader.......i got teary-eyed watching that huddle at the end there......THAT'S LOVE.
Hell of a game. Kobe is da man PERIOD. Smush came up huge at the end, but Kobe both shots were amazing. Kobe is def... MVP. Damn this is the kind of game that can carry a team all the way to the finals. Remember D Fish (0.04) secs. in San Antonio carried them all the way to the finals against Detroit. Momentum is a mutha. LOL
And a far as Miami, this team is in the brink of a 1st round upset. Riley spectating while Wade, Payton & Walker go at it.
NBA Investigates Kaman Incident By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer May 1, 2006
The NBA is investigating an incident in Saturday's 100-86 victory in Game 4 that led to center Chris Kaman's being assessed a flagrant foul.
The foul was called with 8 minutes 45 seconds remaining in the second quarter when Kaman shoved Denver forward Reggie Evans.
Kaman said he told referees that Evans grabbed his testicles and "pulled hard," and repeated his account in an interview Sunday with an NBA security official.
TV replays appeared to indicate Evans put his hand under Kaman's shorts as they battled for position near the basket.
"I told [the NBA] in complete detail what happened," Kaman said. "The three refs also knew what happened."
Kaman, who played despite being slowed by a viral illness, said he considered punching Evans.
"With what we're trying to do, I didn't want to get thrown out," he said. "I thought about it, but I knew what would happen.
"One of the refs said he would have knocked [him] out. It was crazy."
The Clippers were surprised by Evans' actions, to say the least.
"When I saw it on TV, it was like, 'Wow,' " 13-year veteran Sam Cassell said. "I asked the referees about it at halftime, and Jess Kersey, who has been in the league for [29] years, said he's never seen anything like it.
"You know what, Reggie is a good guy. I think he just lost it for a minute."
Cats gotta learn to separate the regular season from the PLAYOFFS. What anybody does in the Post-Season doesnt count when evaluating the MOST VALUABLE PLAYER of the 82 games.
Cats gotta learn to separate the regular season from the PLAYOFFS. What anybody does in the Post-Season doesnt count when evaluating the MOST VALUABLE PLAYER of the 82 games.
true...but kobe showed his leadership this year, getting his squad to the playoffs, co-existing with Phil, and dropping 81 points. nash is great, but there is no question who the mvp of the league is after last night's game. the difference between kobe and basically every other player in the nba is that you expect him to make that last second shot. also, have you ever seen someone go from hated to loved like kobe this year?
has anyone mentioned how difficult that layup was to put it into OT??
Cats gotta learn to separate the regular season from the PLAYOFFS. What anybody does in the Post-Season doesnt count when evaluating the MOST VALUABLE PLAYER of the 82 games.
true...but kobe showed his leadership this year, getting his squad to the playoffs, co-existing with Phil, and dropping 81 points. nash is great, but there is no question who the mvp of the league is after last night's game.
LAST NIGHT'S GAME WAS A PLAYOFF GAME. Just separate the two accomplishments,Pleez!
Cats gotta learn to separate the regular season from the PLAYOFFS. What anybody does in the Post-Season doesnt count when evaluating the MOST VALUABLE PLAYER of the 82 games.
true...but kobe showed his leadership this year, getting his squad to the playoffs, co-existing with Phil, and dropping 81 points. nash is great, but there is no question who the mvp of the league is after last night's game. the difference between kobe and basically every other player in the nba is that you expect him to make that last second shot. also, have you ever seen someone go from hated to loved like kobe this year?
Does anybody else almost feel bad for Nash? I mean, the dude didn't ask to be made MVP a second time--it's almost like dudes set him up for a sonning by Kobe.
Enough of the talk about the Lakers-Suns series. Can I get any comments on the Kings-Spurs series???? The Kings have been consistently outplaying the defending champs. The series victor is completely up in the air after the Kings got whupped in the first game.
The Kings are taking the Spurs apart with a great inside-outside combo, but not at the traditional positions and the Spurs have no answers. On the inside, the Kings are posting up Bonzi Wells at the 2, and posting and driving at the 3 with Artest. On the outside they have Bibby their PG and Miller their center. Not only that, but when they go to the bench they bring in Abdur Rahim who has been facing up Duncan and scoring almost at will against him. Bowen, the Spurs' best defender, looks defenceless against Wells and Artest.
Enough of the talk about the Lakers-Suns series. Can I get any comments on the Kings-Spurs series???? The Kings have been consistently outplaying the defending champs. The series victor is completely up in the air after the Kings got whupped in the first game.
The Kings are taking the Spurs apart with a great inside-outside combo, but not at the traditional positions and the Spurs have no answers. On the inside, the Kings are posting up Bonzi Wells at the 2, and posting and driving at the 3 with Artest. On the outside they have Bibby their PG and Miller their center. Not only that, but when they go to the bench they bring in Abdur Rahim who has been facing up Duncan and scoring almost at will against him. Bowen, the Spurs' best defender, looks defenceless against Wells and Artest.
Spurs look old, tired and unmotivated to me so far.....one more reason to believe this is the Mav's year.
Get out the brooms in Memphis...Mav's are about to sweep.
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i always liked that oddly named basketball player... Why am i routing for the Lakers?
cause nash should not get MVP
Commentators always talk about trying to steal the ball in an inbounds before fouling, but I don't think I've ever seen it actually done. Smush gets big props for that play as well.
Hell of a game. Kobe is da man PERIOD. Smush came up huge at the end, but Kobe both shots were amazing. Kobe is def... MVP. Damn this is the kind of game that can carry a team all the way to the finals. Remember D Fish (0.04) secs. in San Antonio carried them all the way to the finals against Detroit. Momentum is a mutha. LOL
And a far as Miami, this team is in the brink of a 1st round upset. Riley spectating while Wade, Payton & Walker go at it.
Just keep your eye on Reggie Evans' left hand:
Dude was straight-up FISHING for a hot helping of
Here's the scoop on the nutjob from the LA Times:
Cats gotta learn to separate the regular season from the PLAYOFFS. What anybody does in the Post-Season doesnt count when evaluating the MOST VALUABLE PLAYER of the 82 games.
Kobe has been brilliant.
true...but kobe showed his leadership this year, getting his squad to the playoffs, co-existing with Phil, and dropping 81 points. nash is great, but there is no question who the mvp of the league is after last night's game. the difference between kobe and basically every other player in the nba is that you expect him to make that last second shot. also, have you ever seen someone go from hated to loved like kobe this year?
has anyone mentioned how difficult that layup was to put it into OT??
LAST NIGHT'S GAME WAS A PLAYOFF GAME. Just separate the two accomplishments,Pleez!
Does anybody else almost feel bad for Nash? I mean, the dude didn't ask to be made MVP a second time--it's almost like dudes set him up for a sonning by Kobe.
Yes, but how far did he get in last year's playoff?
MVP award is overated.
Also: if word had filtered out that Kobe would be MVP, does anyone else think that Phoenix might actually be up 3-1 now?
Conspiracy theory graemlin pleez.
payton arguing and fighting with wade is not a good look
For LA, this is the biggest game since:
And a series that the Lakers were NOT supposed to win...........
i would presume:
Approval Ratings for Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles (polled 5/1/06) = possible new all-time high
In the after game interview it was priceless how kaman said, " He grabbed my nuts"
He was so in disbelief about it, it was incredibly funny. i am glad he didn't punch dude.
Reggie Evans is putting the
yes; many.
yes; VERY difficult. Hesitation move past Bell, and baseline RAINBOW FLOATER over fully-extended Diaw listed at 6'8".
ugh
move on
The Kings are taking the Spurs apart with a great inside-outside combo, but not at the traditional positions and the Spurs have no answers. On the inside, the Kings are posting up Bonzi Wells at the 2, and posting and driving at the 3 with Artest. On the outside they have Bibby their PG and Miller their center. Not only that, but when they go to the bench they bring in Abdur Rahim who has been facing up Duncan and scoring almost at will against him. Bowen, the Spurs' best defender, looks defenceless against Wells and Artest.
Spurs look old, tired and unmotivated to me so far.....one more reason to believe this is the Mav's year.
Get out the brooms in Memphis...Mav's are about to sweep.