Kobe talked after Game 2 about how the Lakers would "kick it up a notch" when they reach Orlando, but it's just that, talk. He's thinking wishfully, wishing that his team could bring the kind of intensity they brought to more urgent games like Game 3 in Houston and Game 3 in Denver. But a tiger doesn't change its stripes, and a team that consistently evaluates each game on the Importance Meter and then plays accordingly isn't suddenly going to bring their jailhouse defense to a Game 3 when they're up by two games.
Mr. B, much respect to your insight and opinions. However, as a long time Celtic fan/Kobe Laker hater, tonight I have to give in to the fact that the Lakers are the best team with the best player(s) this year, and they WANT to show you, myself and the rest of the world that fact tonight in Mickey Mouse land. Game 3 of the finals is way different than the conf finals, and especialy the second round. If the Lakers are as "lazy" and only play when they have to as everybody is saying, the effort should be there tonight, as they know each game they win is one less they have to play. So, I truly believe Phil will have Kobes mates on the same page with him and smell championship blood tonight, and unfortunately get the W to go up 3-0. Unfortunately, except for there is money to be made. 
VERY NICE WRITE UP BATOR
[Quote: Originally Posted by MrBator]
Hot Forum Topics
