Game Three of the NBA championship series was characterized by missed shots and disappearing performances. It was a game that raised more questions and provided few answers. The Lakers won: 87 - 81; and perhaps they won in spite of themselves:
Kobe Bryant missed seven free throws. Usually, for Kobe Bryant, […]
The L.A. Lakers won Game Three against the Boston Celtics and it was a thoroughly unconvincing win. It was a 87 - 81 victory, thanks to a thirty six point performance from Kobe Bryant. The lack of help was staggering. No Lakers starter, other than Kobe Bryant, scored in double figures.
This game […]
Kobe Bryant has the reputation as the best ‘closer’ in professional basketball. Over the years, he has said repeatedly that he can score at any time that he wants. Often, he has been the deciding difference in close games. There is no dispute about his talent or his sense of self confidence. […]
In the old Indiana Jones movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Marion Ravenwood was talking about the years and age. Indiana Jones’ reply was “it’s not the years, honey, it’s the mileage.” And the mileage on some L.A. Lakers may be a concern as the regular season draws to a close.
The last game […]
Things are not improving much for the Miami Heat. Three signs of just how bad that they are performing are:
1. The Heat’s sixty two year old coach, Pat Riley, thinks he could ’suit up’ and play better.
2. Shaquille O’Neal gives quotes like: “It was very, very embarrassing.”.
3. In the first […]
