NBA

[the big bang]

what did we all think of the change in attitude of LBJ after losing, compared to last year?

for those who can't remember/weren't aware of, after the cavs lost to orlando last year, LBJ stormed off the court without acknowledging the magic personnel. after the loss today, it's as if he made a point to get around to not only every player, but all of the coaching staff from the celts also.

[brod]

what did we all think of the change in attitude of LBJ after losing, compared to last year?

for those who can't remember/weren't aware of, after the cavs lost to orlando last year, LBJ stormed off the court without acknowledging the magic personnel. after the loss today, it's as if he made a point to get around to not only every player, but all of the coaching staff from the celts also.

Wanted a positive as the last thing he did as a Cav???

[the big bang]

what did we all think of the change in attitude of LBJ after losing, compared to last year?

for those who can't remember/weren't aware of, after the cavs lost to orlando last year, LBJ stormed off the court without acknowledging the magic personnel. after the loss today, it's as if he made a point to get around to not only every player, but all of the coaching staff from the celts also.

Wanted a positive as the last thing he did as a Cav???

makes sense i guess.

[Baron Greenback]

Lakers got up in game 1 by about 20

[the big bang]

Lakers got up in game 1 by about 20

indeed. 21 it was in the end.

Kobe with 40 points. (his 11th 40pt or more career playoff game)
Gasol chipping in with an efficient 21 points (10/13 FG)

Nash only played 28 minutes. maybe struggling? still managed 13pts 13ast.

[Turbo]

Bryant - the best player I have seen

[brod]

Lakers got up in game 1 by about 20

indeed. 21 it was in the end.

Kobe with 40 points. (his 11th 40pt or more career playoff game)
Gasol chipping in with an efficient 21 points (10/13 FG)

Nash only played 28 minutes. maybe struggling? still managed 13pts 13ast.

Blowout..why play any more?

[brod]

Game One
LA Lakers 128
Phoenix 107
(LA Lakers lead series 1-0)

- The game was over early as the Lakers led by nine after the first quarter.
- Lakers shot an amazing 58% FG to Phoenix 49% and 47% 3pt FG (8/17) to the Suns 23% 3pt FG (5/22 even with Richardson shooting 3/6 - Frye 1/7 and Dudley 1/5)
- The big three for LA all had great games
--Bryant 40pts (13/23FG), 5 reb, 5 ast
--Odom 19pts (9/15FG), 19 reb, 3 ast
--Gasol 21pts (10/13FG), 5 ast, 4 reb, 2 blocks

[brod]

Game One
Boston 92
Orlando 88
(Boston lead series 1-0)

- Orlando made a huge last quarter (outscored Boston 30-18) but it just wasnt enough to overcome scoring only 32 points in the first half
- Ray Allen 25 points (8/16FG), 7 reb, 3 ast and Paul Pierce 22 pts (6/8FG), 9 reb 5 ast 2 ste lead the Celtics, while Vince Carter 23 points (9/18FG), 5 reb, 2 ste and Jameer Nelson 20 points (8/18FG), 9 reb lead the way for the Magic
- Dwight Howard scored just 13 points (3/10FG, 7/12FT) and had 7 turnovers to go with 12 reb and 5 blocks...but maybe the biggest stat was ZERO DUNKS (first time for the season

[Gozu]

Bryant - the best player I have seen

Shame you never saw a guy called Michael Jordan he was on a whole different level to guys like Kobe & LeBron.

[Strawb]

Bryant - the best player I have seen

Shame you never saw a guy called Michael Jordan he was on a whole different level to guys like Kobe & LeBron.

Larry Bird is one of the greatest but I would put Bill Russell as the greatest ever. And Dr. J was dunking and flying before Air Jordan.

[gossipgirl]

Game Two
Boston 95
Orlando 92
(Boston lead series 2-0)

[Turbo]

Bryant - the best player I have seen

Shame you never saw a guy called Michael Jordan he was on a whole different level to guys like Kobe & LeBron.

Jordan had a better team around him that stuck together that Kobe hasn't had

[brod]

Bryant - the best player I have seen

Shame you never saw a guy called Michael Jordan he was on a whole different level to guys like Kobe & LeBron.

Jordan had a better team around him that stuck together that Kobe hasn't had

Dont know about that...have a look at the starters plus 6th man that Kobe has this year...would eclipse anything Jordan had

[brod]

Game Two
Boston 95
Orlando 92
(Boston lead series 2-0)

- Howard turned his game one performance around scoring 30 points (9/13FG - 12/17FT), 8 reb, 3 to, but ZERO BLOCKS, but the two best players from game one, Carter and Nelson scored 25 on 9/27FG (2/7 3pt FG). Lewis again did little 2/6 FG for 5 points, 4 re, 4 ast in 41 min
- Ray Allen went COLD 1/6 FG (0/5 3pt FG) for 4 points in 39 min, but Rajon Rondo 25 points (10/16FG), 8 ast, 5 reb, 2 ste and Paul Pierce 28 points, 5 ast, 5 reb led the Celtics

[brod]

The 2010 Draft Lotery has been held with the Wizards getting the Number 1 pick and probably Derrick Rose clone - John Wall from Kentucky

1. Washington Wizards
2. Philadelphia 76ers
3. New Jersey Nets
4. Minnesota Timberwolves
5. Sacramento Kings
6. Golden State Warriors
7. Detroit Pistons
8. Los Angeles Clippers
9. Utah Jazz
10. Indiana Pacers

[Turbo]

Bryant - the best player I have seen

Shame you never saw a guy called Michael Jordan he was on a whole different level to guys like Kobe & LeBron.

Jordan had a better team around him that stuck together that Kobe hasn't had

Dont know about that...have a look at the starters plus 6th man that Kobe has this year...would eclipse anything Jordan had

Still reckon that Bulls team of the 90's was more supportive than the current Lakers team although Gasol has been great. I guess its the same as any sport you can't really compare era's as the game has become quicker and more professional. For me I reckon by the end of his career Kobe will be the best, its a pity NBA (or even US sport) isn't as popular now as in the 90's cos Kobe would be a household name

[the big bang]

Kobe is definetly a household name in my house!

I NAMED MY FIRST-BORN AFTER HIM!!

[Gozu]

Kobe is definetly a household name in my house!

I NAMED MY FIRST-BORN AFTER HIM!!

You've also named him after a Japanese steak I'm hoping the kid's middle name isn't Bean?

[Turbo]

Kobe is definetly a household name in my house!

I NAMED MY FIRST-BORN AFTER HIM!!

Good work mate, we thought about it but in the end didn't