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X-®an™ · « **Reply #600 on:** May 25, 2008 at 06:44 PM »

Quote from: steelcrazy on May 24, 2008 at 09:26 PM

In order for the Spurs to win, Ginobili must play his usual game. He must be able to create for himself offensively. The Lakers have put the clamps on him this past two games.

Based on stats, Ginobili's game dips below his average against the Lakers. 14pt/game lang ata as against his scoring average of 20. (Not too sure of the numbers though)
But what this means is that the Lakers has at least two things going for them:

1. Kobe is the only player that the Spurs find difficult to stop
2. The Lakers have Ginobili's number

X-®an™ · « **Reply #601 on:** May 25, 2008 at 06:55 PM »

And oh, Boston in 5!!!

The Celtics woke up just in time... that lost at home really woke them up.. expect them to dominate this Detriot team on the way to a much-coveted Lakers-Celtics Final!!!

steelcrazy · « **Reply #602 on:** May 25, 2008 at 07:14 PM »

Quote from: X-Ran on May 25, 2008 at 06:44 PM

Based on stats, Ginobili's game dips below his average against the Lakers. 14pt/game lang ata as against his scoring average of 20. (Not too sure of the numbers though)
But what this means is that the Lakers has at least two things going for them:
1. Kobe is the only player that the Spurs find difficult to stop
2. The Lakers have Ginobili's number

The Lakers won game 1 & 2 not mainly becoz of Bryant but becoz they plays as a team. The Spurs just cant match the intensity being rendered by every Laker that was put into the game. Of course Ginobili's sub par performance in both games tells it all. The results of game 1 could have gone either way and game 2 wouldn't have been a blowout had the Spurs win game 1. Well if the Spurs can't win game 3 then the series is over.

X-®an™ · « **Reply #603 on:** May 25, 2008 at 07:45 PM »

Quote from: steelcrazy on May 25, 2008 at 07:14 PM

The Lakers won game 1 & 2 not mainly becoz of Bryant but becoz they plays as a team. The Spurs just cant match the intensity being rendered by every Laker that was put into the game. Of course Ginobili's sub par performance in both games tells it all. The results of game 1 could have gone either way and game 2 wouldn't have been a blowout had the Spurs win game 1. Well if the Spurs can't win game 3 then the series is over.

Kobe carried the Lakers in Game 1! If SA was just able to stop him it would have been 1-1. For Game 2, it was Lamar and Fish who made the big difference.

As for Manu, does it need to be called sub-par performance when historically it looks like the Lakers have got his number? (One of these days I'll dig those darn stats

)

Munskie · « **Reply #604 on:** May 25, 2008 at 09:29 PM »

Quote from: steelcrazy on May 25, 2008 at 07:14 PM

The results of game 1 could have gone either way and game 2 wouldn't have been a blowout had the Spurs win game 1.

how can you tell that game 2 wouldnt have been a blownout game had Spurs won game 1?

Wiggum · « **Reply #605 on:** May 25, 2008 at 10:11 PM »

Just saw C/S Sports' ad - Game 4 of the Boston-Detroit series will also be shown live on free TV Tuesday morning. Ayos! Looks like we can expect continuing/daily live telecasts of the Conference Finals this week until early next week on C/S Sports (if both match-ups last that long

).

steelcrazy · « **Reply #606 on:** May 26, 2008 at 05:59 AM »

Quote from: Munskie on May 25, 2008 at 09:29 PM

how can you tell that game 2 wouldnt have been a blownout game had Spurs won game 1?

becoz of the morale factor.

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #607 on:** May 26, 2008 at 08:27 AM »

Quote from: steelcrazy on May 26, 2008 at 05:59 AM

becoz of the morale factor.

I remember the Sixers won game 1 but the Pistons who had home court still blew out the Sixers in game 2.

Munskie · « **Reply #608 on:** May 26, 2008 at 09:04 AM »

Manu is fresher tonight.

Munskie · « **Reply #609 on:** May 26, 2008 at 09:06 AM »

Euro Lakers

(Kobe lived in Italy for a while)

dyerds · « **Reply #610 on:** May 26, 2008 at 10:33 AM »

Quote from: Munskie on May 26, 2008 at 09:04 AM

Manu is fresher tonight.

Now I believe na "homecourt-homecourt" lang yan.

RNIverson · « **Reply #611 on:** May 26, 2008 at 10:55 AM »

Kobe's jacking up 3s in the 4th $:-\$ Although still impressive at 4-9

d4nu65+3R · « **Reply #612 on:** May 26, 2008 at 11:08 AM »

spurs win!! abangan susunod na kabanata!!

Munskie · « **Reply #613 on:** May 26, 2008 at 11:12 AM »

2-1 na.

Bounce back game for all of the Spurs, which was I expected (but praying it wont happen). Great game for them.

I do expect PhilJax to make the necessary defensive adjustments for the Lakers.

jeyps11_c · « **Reply #614 on:** May 26, 2008 at 11:28 AM »

There was a definite extra bounce in the steps of the Spurs.
Manu was defenitely his usual getting 4 treys in the 1st half.

I'd say that the Spurs still have their backs against the wall in game 4.
If they don't come up with a win, the Lakers can close it out at home (where are the Spurs have been atrocious).

kristerocky · « **Reply #615 on:** May 26, 2008 at 12:20 PM »

Talo Lakers..

$:-\$ Oh well..

Munskie · « **Reply #616 on:** May 26, 2008 at 12:40 PM »

Quote from: kristerocky on May 26, 2008 at 12:20 PM

Talo Lakers.. $:-\$ Oh well..

Its rather expected. The Spurs are still the defending champs. They jumped over the possible 3-0 hole. Im expecting to see a more tight game 4. If it goes 2-2, pressure will be on the young Lakers to win game 5 at home.

Game 4 will be on Wednesday, 9am local time.

dyerds · « **Reply #617 on:** May 26, 2008 at 12:56 PM »

I expect Spurs to win game 4 because if they don't the series is definitely over. There is really something about the homecourt this playoffs.

Biglang lumakas si Ginobili nung napunta na sa San Antonio and everybody from their team is shooting the basket well especially Barry who is virtually non-existent in Games 1 and 2.

Munskie · « **Reply #618 on:** May 26, 2008 at 12:57 PM »

Quote from: jeyps11_c on May 26, 2008 at 11:28 AM

There was a definite extra bounce in the steps of the Spurs.
Manu was defenitely his usual getting 4 treys in the 1st half.

I'd say that the Spurs still have their backs against the wall in game 4.
If they don't come up with a win, the Lakers can close it out at home (where are the Spurs have been atrocious).

Yeah, they played like a defending champ should. Getting those early blows, but getting back up to punch some of its own. They may be called floppers, but Pop has taught them how not to make excuses. Ginobili never made an excuse for his game 1 and 2 blunders.

Its a refreshing trend, unlike the Big Cactus from Arizona, who always find an excuse for every loss his team takes.

Classic Line: "we just need more time to blend together". He said that from the time he got traded from up to they were ousted by the Spurs.

Munskie · « **Reply #619 on:** May 26, 2008 at 12:59 PM »

Quote from: dyerds on May 26, 2008 at 12:56 PM

I expect Spurs to win game 4 because if they don't the series is definitely over. There is really something about the homecourt this playoffs. Biglang lumakas si Ginobili nung napunta na sa San Antonio and everybody from their team is shooting the basket well especially Barry who is virtually non-existent in Games 1 and 2.

I heard they didnt practice and just had team meetings. I think that helped too.

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #620 on:** May 26, 2008 at 02:25 PM »

The Spurs are after all 4-time champs. They are not just going to roll over to the Lakers.

Munskie · « **Reply #621 on:** May 26, 2008 at 03:14 PM »

If Lakers win game 4, Spurs are on a hole.

If Spurs win game 4, they have slight momentum.

Munskie · « **Reply #622 on:** May 27, 2008 at 11:30 AM »

2-2 na sa EAST!!

Wiggum · « **Reply #623 on:** May 27, 2008 at 11:38 AM »

^ Yeah! Detroit got a big lift from McDyess and Maxiell - Joe Dumars really makes excellent picks. Game 5 should be a classic!

I hope the other series out West will have a 3-1 count tomorrow, instead of 2-2.

kristerocky · « **Reply #624 on:** May 27, 2008 at 01:04 PM »

I hope will win it tomorrow. They cannot afford to let the Spurs tie the series.

blackie · « **Reply #625 on:** May 27, 2008 at 05:10 PM »

Let's Go DETROIT!

steelcrazy · « **Reply #626 on:** May 27, 2008 at 07:18 PM »

Quote from: blackie on May 27, 2008 at 05:10 PM

Let's Go DETROIT!

Do you think both series will go full length? Whats your fearless forecast?

bumblebee · « **Reply #627 on:** May 27, 2008 at 07:25 PM »

Let the East finish ASAP and the West go to Game 7.

steelcrazy · « **Reply #628 on:** May 27, 2008 at 07:30 PM »

Quote from: bumblebee on May 27, 2008 at 07:25 PM

Let the East finish ASAP and the West go to Game 7.

Which team for the East? and which for the West?

d4nu65+3R · « **Reply #629 on:** May 27, 2008 at 08:01 PM »

wouldnt it be funny if things turned out to a celtics-spurs or a lakers-pistons match up? a lot will be definitely pissed off no?