Boston's defense is really something to marvel at. Tom Thibodeau (Celtics' defensive coach) is credited for transforming
the Celtics into a defensive force. They literally shut down scorers to make easy baskets. This the same defense that forced Lebron to shoot bricks in their series. I think Boston's defensive alignment takes away the money shots --- layups and 3-point shots. Teams are forced to shoot long 2s -- like what happened to LA in Games 1&2. They literally defend the paint like a wall against scorers like Kobe and Lebron.
Phil Jackson has countered with better spacing. This helped Kobe pick good spots for his shots and pass to open players. Problema dito pag di gumana si Kobe at yun iba. If LA wants to beat Boston on the road, the second unit like Farmar, Sasha, Walton must make open shots. Kobe can't do it alone.
Game 6 is an interesting one. Yes, it's a must win for LA to stay alive. But, IT'S ALSO A MUST WIN for Boston. Should they lose Game 6, geez, imagine the pressure it will give them. So it's either Boston in Game 6 or else, it's gonna be LA in 7.
Boston gunning for their 1st ever championship in more than 20 years. LA going for a first ever comeback from a 3-1 deficit. Is it gonna be History or Hollywood in the making?