Postcards From LA, Vol. 1: One Lakers Fan Tracks His Team Through the NBA Playoffs
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MrThell posted 4/21/2008 from www.emptythebench.com [flag] |
True, the Lakers were sloppy at times and didn’t impress with their defensive intensity, but at no point during today’s game - even when the Lakers trailed by as many as nine in the second quarter - did I ever feel like a Lakers victory was in doubt.
I mean, when you get 16 points from Fluke Walton, you know things are going the Lakers way.
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BDG: Moving Into Mile High
Published 4/26/2008 by BDG at Los Angeles Lakers
... great option when Smush Parker was on the receiving end. These Lakers, however, have earned Bryant’s trust. “It’s just that my guys knock down shots now,” Bryant said. “We’ve upgraded.” I, for one am glad that the Lakers finally brought (back) a professional at the PG spot. Having to cringe every time Smush was on defense and constantly pray that he wouldn’t blow coverage was both frustrating and nerve-racking, particularly come post-season time. Christopher Thell of Empty The Bench shares this (not uncommon) point of view on Parker: Let me preface this postseason journey by ...
