my.lakers.com - 5/21/2008
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With Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals set to tip off tomorrow night, the Lakers talked about some of the matchups they’ll see against San Antonio. As always with the Spurs, the conversation centered around former NBA Finals MVP Tim Duncan and what the team has to do to slow the center down. “We’ve tried not to have to double team against Tim in the past knowing that so much of their ...
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Lakers/Spurs Game 1 Chat
Forum Blue And Gold —
... In a move that surprised absolutely nobody, Phil Jackson said yesterday that Paul Gasol will match up with Tim Duncan. He also suggested that the double will only come to help out in a few spots, or if Gasol gets in foul trouble. That matchup is one obvious key because if the Lakers have to double much a couple of quick passes will expose the Laker rotations. As has been said, it may be best to let Duncan score 40 but not get his teammates going at all. ...
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BallerBlogger.com —
... What more can one say about Tim Duncan? He’s the greatest power forward of all-time. Tim comes into this series as San Antonio’s third leading scorer in the playoffs (behind Parker and Ginobili) but will have a much easier time against Pau Gasol than he did versus Shaq and Tyson Chandler. Gasol has great length but he doesn’t have O’Neal or Chandler’s strength. Duncan scores most of his back-to-the-basket points after creating separation by initiating contact with the defender. Shaq and Tyson didn’t move. Pau will. ...
Lakers vs. Spurs Preview
Hoffman's blog listings. —
... What
more can one say about Tim Duncan? He's the greatest power forward of
all-time. Tim comes into this series as San Antonio's third leading
scorer in the playoffs (behind Parker and Ginobili) but will have a much easier time against Pau Gasol
than he did versus Shaq and Tyson Chandler. Gasol has great length but
he doesn't have O'Neal or Chandler's strength. Duncan scores most of
his back-to-the-basket points after creating separation by initiating
contact with the defender. Shaq and Tyson didn't move. Pau will. ...
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