Discuss how/why the Celtics just beat the Lakers in 2010 NBA Finals game 5

There's no need to overreact. Did people really expect the Lakers to win 2 in Boston? That would've been ideal but...they did what they had to do, win one in Boston to bring the series back to LA. Now just take it one game at a time. They've won 2 closeout games in a row against OKC and the Suns in these playoffs...it's just that everyone has to show up (which they usually do at home) and play together as a team.

People have to realize that Celtics shoot 57% and lakers 39% and the lakers lost by only 6.....and that too with no Defense and stupid bricking by Ron Artest....freaking 6'7 guy...just dunk the ball instead of layup

Anyways...The lakers will show up in game 6 and then game 7 is anybody's game

1 more win until I kill a few ISH posters credibility with some bumps.

[QUOTE=Allstar24] They've won 2 closeout games in a row against OKC and the Suns in these playoffs...it's just that everyone has to show up (which they usually do at home) and play together as a team.[/QUOTE]
There's a key difference when the team you're trying to close out is actually on the verge of knocking you out--not the case with either Suns or Thunder.

[QUOTE=krazy19]Celtics vs Kobe.

That only works in the regular season. The better teams deserve to win in the finals.

Missed calls by the refs sure took a lot out of the momentum that was heading towards the Lakers but they were playing terrible defense the whole game. 56% shooting.[/QUOTE]

What are you talking about? This was the best officiated game of the whole series. **** outa here.

[QUOTE=amfirst]It's ok, I believe Lakers could have won both games if they were playing at home. It's hard to win in the fourth when the refs calls everything against u. We still got this when we get home.[/QUOTE]

Now that's funny. Are you referring to the bogus 3-point foul call on Allen or a jump-ball stolen by Fisher in violation of the rules where he tipped it on the way up as clearly seen on [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-bZf6nb5Mw"]this video?[/URL]

Bynum.

That's it.

Forget the nonsense about team chemistry, Kobe shooting too much, Gasol pouting because Kobe shoots too much, etc etc etc.

When Bynum is able to play at his normal level, the Lakers are better than Boston.

When he's not, they're not.

Gasol plays better at both ends with Bynum on the floor. He doesn't have to get bodied as much; as the series has progressed, he's looked more and more worn down. When doubled, he can throw a pass right to the front of the rim. Gasol gets more spin and drop-step attempts because the double can't leave Bynum as quickly.

Everyone's job is easier with a big, mobile 7 footer. Right now, the kid shouldn't be on the court but he's gutting it out. But no defensive rebounds is a telling stat. That's a guy with no lift and, more important, one whose knee won't withstand the pressure of attempting to block out.

Unless he heals miraculously, LA is in trouble. Home court might even it out enough for them to get by...bench/role players are historically much bigger contributors at home...but it's going to be awfully tough.

[QUOTE=JMT]Bynum.

That's it.

Forget the nonsense about team chemistry, Kobe shooting too much, Gasol pouting because Kobe shoots too much, etc etc etc.

When Bynum is able to play at his normal level, the Lakers are better than Boston.

When he's not, they're not.

Gasol plays better at both ends with Bynum on the floor. He doesn't have to get bodied as much; as the series has progressed, he's looked more and more worn down. When doubled, he can throw a pass right to the front of the rim. Gasol gets more spin and drop-step attempts because the double can't leave Bynum as quickly.

Everyone's job is easier with a big, mobile 7 footer. Right now, the kid shouldn't be on the court but he's gutting it out. But no defensive rebounds is a telling stat. That's a guy with no lift and, more important, one whose knee won't withstand the pressure of attempting to block out.

Unless he heals miraculously, LA is in trouble. Home court might even it out enough for them to get by...bench/role players are historically much bigger contributors at home...but it's going to be awfully tough.[/QUOTE]

:applause: agREED

[QUOTE=Harison]I think Lakers doesnt do that because of two reasons - it would tire Kobe more, and also they [I]prefer [/I]Rondo taking jumpshots.[/QUOTE]

I agree that if you're LA, you can live with Rondo hitting the 18-20 foot jumper, but you can't live with Rondo having that much room to literally pick your defense apart should he decide to pass...he literally has all day to let the C's run the offense and shred shit up when Kobe isn't pressuring the ball like he isn't doing right now.

Right now Kobe's just playing with his feet planted on defense and trying to help defend on other guys, and its not working.

[QUOTE=Derka]
Right now Kobe's just playing with his feet planted on defense and trying to help defend on other guys, and its not working.[/QUOTE]
And when it seems to be working, i.e., Rondo can't make a shot, Doc is just going w/ Robinson who doesn't seem to hesitate with making shot and, surprisingly, the right pass.

[QUOTE=boozehound]:violin:

YOu falkin frontrunning fans are straight pathetic. what a bunch of no balls crybabies you are. What were you saying about pau after game 1.


Learn to roll with some punches[/QUOTE]


Are you an idiot or what? Do you like supporting guys who are soft and choke when you need them the most? If supporting guys with NO BALLS to play the game through their loses makes you feel manly, that is your problem.

And check any post from me regarding Gasol, I've been bashing his softness since regular season. After game 1 I did not elevate him an inch.

Pathetic...straight your sh1t up before posting.

The series obviously has a long way to go, but the games so far have definitely answered the question of how the '08 Celtics would fare against the "new and improved" Lakers.

Given that the '08 team was clearly superior to this year's, it would have been the same massacre all over again.

[QUOTE=Shepseskaf]The series obviously has a long way to go, but the games so far have definitely answered the question of how the '08 Celtics would fare against the "new and improved" Lakers.

[B]Given that the '08 team was clearly superior to this year's,[/B] it would have been the same massacre all over again.[/QUOTE]

Because Rondo hasn't easily been the best or 2nd best player in all the games Celts won?

[QUOTE=hwliuLAP]Because Rondo hasn't easily been the best or 2nd best player in all the games Celts won?[/QUOTE]
He has been... so what of it? And what exactly does that fact have to do with my earlier comment?

The '08 team was better than this year's team. That isn't even debatable.

Won't be an easy task for LA, thats for sure. They need to make their shots, stay aggressive defensively, and not be out rebounded by Bostons front line.

Pretty much defend your home turf.