Posted May, 2009
by Tom
Lakers and Nuggets Just had their 5th game for the conference finals. Lakers now got the advantage having the 3-2 standing. Everyone is expecting for a tough game 6 coming. It could be Lakers’ win or it could bring both teams to a game 7.
Bryant was not able to score more than 30 points for this game, which was a first. He had to change his game plan. He said he felt like the guys were giving him much attention, maybe he could make use of it by acting like sort of the decoy of the team. It worked for them. The Nuggets gave Bryant too much attention while the rest of the guys in Lakers were doing the job.
Odom who was suffering from an injured back did not seem to think of the pain. All he wanted was for the team to win. He said he felt like he was not playing well. He just has to leave his back to the wall and take focus on the game to go for the win.
The first three quarters was kind of close for both teams, it was only at the fourth quarter that Lakers, with Odom, Bryant, and Gasol teaming up, got a big advantage over the Nuggets.
Game 6 will give the Nuggets a home court advantage. The Nuggets are aiming for a win. They shall be bringing back their big guys back on the court. This could be tough for both teams. Shall this be the last or will they need to go back to Los Angeles for game 7?
Posted May, 2009
by Tom
Kobe Bryant is now playing a different game; he is a different Kobe when he is on court. He is eyeing to win the finals and he is dedicated to win another championship. This is not the Kobe that we have seen years ago when he started in the NBA, he has that look on his face that he is determined bring his team to win the championship against the Orlando Magic.
He will be playing the game against the Orlando Magic like it would be his last game. They are on the finals with the home-court advantage; this could be his biggest moment! Winning the game means everything to Bryant; he may not have the same opportunity that he will get in the next seasons other than what he will have now and thus it is time to be dead serious with a real hard work for Bryant just to win the NBA Finals.
Bryant no learned how to play with the team and not have it his own way. It is better that the team lays as a team and not Kobe Bryant alone. This is because when the team plays, the team wins and it is not just Bryant alone winning the game but LA Lakers won the game. It is in trusting the team’s offense that made Bryant realize that the game is more than just him doing it alone it is more of a team work.
Will this be THE game? Will he be playing the team’s game or will he be playing it alone again? It is for us to find out as we will be witnessing the start of the NBA finals this Thursday between the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Posted May, 2009
by Tom
Lebron James made a historic buzz-beating shot with a 3-pointer over Orlando Magic’s Hedo Turkoglu. The Cavaliers won by a single point at 96-95 in Game 2 during the Eastern Conference Finals which placed the two teams at a tie. What was amazing was the James was able to hit the 3 points at 23 feet which is something even Michael Jordan was not able to do. James said it sure caused a huge uproar from fans which only made sense because it is in fact the most memorable shot he has ever made.
Last Sunday night, Game 3 was held in the Orlando court and they had won over the Cavaliers which was their second win against the team, including their big upset at 29 points last April. But they sure got their fans all worked up when the Cavaliers finally had what it takes to win, with Lebron James leading the way.
Going back to this momentous shot, prior to it, Torkoglu was able to shoot a 12-footer which gave the Magics an initial lead at 95. At this point, the Cavaliers called for a timeout and changed their game plan with James who happens to be the current MVP with an average 35-point finish.
This has become a great comeback for the Cavaliers because for awhile there, it seemed that they would simply just be eliminated without causing a stir. Now they have it all going for them by overcoming the embarrassing deficit of the first couple of games.
The problem at the onset was the offense set by the Cavaliers which they were able to overcome later on and even added an amazing defense to boot. Now Orlando Magic had to struggle to pass the ball to their star player, Howard, which was very difficult because of how the Cavaliers played their defense on him.
