... very dissapointing first half for the Celtics. So many wasted possesions. Getting hammered on the boards. Every loose ball ends up in a yellow jersy's hands. Can't make free throws. We'll lose by 30 if they play another half like that.
Rondo has to play selfish and get his own shot, see how different Kobe is playing compared to against suns and jazz, Rondo has to take the ball to the whole, just look at all turnovers by Lakers. Only good things happened when Rondo attacks basket, Kobe in not getting all calls, he is a different player when he doesn't get calls, Boston has to rebound
"see how different Kobe is playing compared to against suns and jazz",
and the Celtics are playing checkers.. Kobie is the Grand Master of basketball minds..He plays to win and varies his play according to his opponent.Being Big and Playing Dumb doesn't win the most games.
Maybe it will show up in game 2. Loose balls, aka the 50/50 game, was 17-4 in favor of the Lakers. Loose balls just don't end up in a yellow jersey's hands. They are called hustle plays for a reason.
Most telling aspect was the Laker's ability to drive to the basket for lay ups. They got more last night than the whole 2008 series.
The vaunted Celtic "East Coast defense" was almost non-existent. Defense is all about effort so the Celtics either took the night off or their defense may be slightly overrated.
Too soon to be counting my chickens....but I like the Laker's chances.
And the score did not indicate just how badly they were beaten. Very dissapointed in the effort last night. Don't care how tired or worn out they are ... it is the finals for crying out loud!
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