I watched the Lakers game last night.I saw the "flagrant foul".The truth is,even if I wasn't a Lakers fan there is no way I would be screaming for the suspensions of Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom.I was very surprised when I woke up this morning on the heels of an embarrasing blowout Lakers loss to the Blazers to see that both these players might be suspended without pay for multiple games.A,the foul wasn't that hard.It was hard,but both players were flying through the air at high speeds and I know from experience what happens in those situations.B,Ariza was going for the ball.If you have any desire to dispute that you are probably a lawyer or a complete idiot.
If indeed there are going to be suspensions,shouldn't we be talking about some on both sides?After all, multiple Blazers players including Brandon Roy and Lemarcus Aldridge went after Ariza to rough him up.I don't think anything would actually have happened past some pushing and shoving given basketball player's history of violence,or lack there of.In the history of the NBA there's been what,4 big fist fights?Give me a break,this was more of a non incident than an incident at all.Did anyone scream for Al Horford to be suspended when he threw Tj Ford head first into the floor last year?No,didn't think so.Everyone needs to take a deep breath,including David Stern and weigh out both sides of this.On a side note,the Lake Show needs to kick it into overdrive if they plan on coming out of the west in first place.Or maybe this is all part of their plan?I've seen stranger things from Phil.If the Playoffs started today the Lakers would get a first round date with the Mavericks....but honestly I don't see Dallas making the playoffs.If they do,it's only because the Suns have so many injuries and all of the other Western teams have been eliminated from playoff contention.Thats right,mid march and there are only 9 teams left within reach of a playoff spot in the West. Consider that on the East Coast,all 15 teams are still eligible...it's a big deal.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Lakers-Grizzlies Recap
I'll start by saying that this was the most boring game I've seen out of the Lakers all year.Hands down.Kobe had a big game,but if you watched the game you could tell that he wasn't really exerting
himself like he usually does.I think that my boys are finally hitting their mid season wall.Most of the other teams have already gotten past that point and are now gearing up for a late season push(the Hornets in particular)so it will be interesting to see over the next two months if the Lakers can handle the pressure of having a few teams breathing down their necks.
All that being said,I've got to congratulate Memphis on trying hard the whole game.Say what you will about the Grizzles(I know I spelled that wrong) but them boys have heart. In a few years they are going to be very dangerous,2001-2002 Clippers style.There are literally college teams that have older starting lineups than the Grizzlies.Be warned,we're looking at a future 60 win team here if they all stay together.
Lamar Odom continues to amaze me.He razzles and dazzles and dizzles,yet scores two points.He still managed a near triple double with blocks rebounds and assists though,sitting out the entired fourth quarter with Kobe and Pau while DJ MMMMMMMbenga decided he would terrorize poor Marc Gasol.For a man with no neck,he's showing he's got game lately.Claps to you DJ.Also,does anyone know when Hakim Warrick's contract is up?This man needs to be let loose,I get sad every time i see him glued to the bench on a team that has no hope of reaching the playoffs this year.Let the man PLAY!!
At the end of the the night the Lake show gets a 99-89 win and regains the leagues best record at 49-12 while coming one point short of sending the home crowd home with the coveted taco treasure and the Grizzlies keep one of the worst records at 15-44.Keep your head's up Memphis,at least the boys are trying.
himself like he usually does.I think that my boys are finally hitting their mid season wall.Most of the other teams have already gotten past that point and are now gearing up for a late season push(the Hornets in particular)so it will be interesting to see over the next two months if the Lakers can handle the pressure of having a few teams breathing down their necks.
All that being said,I've got to congratulate Memphis on trying hard the whole game.Say what you will about the Grizzles(I know I spelled that wrong) but them boys have heart. In a few years they are going to be very dangerous,2001-2002 Clippers style.There are literally college teams that have older starting lineups than the Grizzlies.Be warned,we're looking at a future 60 win team here if they all stay together.
Lamar Odom continues to amaze me.He razzles and dazzles and dizzles,yet scores two points.He still managed a near triple double with blocks rebounds and assists though,sitting out the entired fourth quarter with Kobe and Pau while DJ MMMMMMMbenga decided he would terrorize poor Marc Gasol.For a man with no neck,he's showing he's got game lately.Claps to you DJ.Also,does anyone know when Hakim Warrick's contract is up?This man needs to be let loose,I get sad every time i see him glued to the bench on a team that has no hope of reaching the playoffs this year.Let the man PLAY!!
At the end of the the night the Lake show gets a 99-89 win and regains the leagues best record at 49-12 while coming one point short of sending the home crowd home with the coveted taco treasure and the Grizzlies keep one of the worst records at 15-44.Keep your head's up Memphis,at least the boys are trying.
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