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thehoopdoctors.com - 6/16/2008
Lakers alive; Perkins sorely missed as Gasol dominant
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Kobe Bryant's offense was again sub-par, but his defense was stifling the Celtics in the clutch.
Lakers alive; Perkins sorely missed as Gasol dominant
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  • daddycane daddycane
    +2
    True dat Gasol had good game without Perkins in lineup to body him. But overrating Kobe's defense. He let the opposing guy score a lot, he just had a few key steals when he cheated on D
    Posted 6/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • bigboi bigboi
    +2
    Kobe made key plays when it counted defensively. Aside from that hard to ask him to carry load offensively and defensively while the othe rplayers don't do much
    Posted 6/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • EthanJaynes EthanJaynes
    +1

    The Celtics were off. Perkins was hurt and the big three were in foul trouble the whole game.

    Game 6 will be a blow out.

    Posted 6/16/2008 respond (flag)
    • chuck4444 chuck4444
      +1
      Although i'll be sad to see the season end, I hope you're right ethanator. I hear Perk may be out for Gm 6. That would suck
      Posted 6/17/2008 respond (flag)
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