Can the Lakers do it?

Kam · 05-13-2003, 11:02 PM

Down 25 at one point, they are now within 4 with less than 3:00 to play.

JeeberD · 05-13-2003, 11:03 PM

Come on Spurs!!! Don't let those bastards win!!!!

bigdawg2003 · 05-13-2003, 11:09 PM

It's almost like the Spurs are scared to win. Reminds me of the Kings last year.

EDIT: Forgot to add this

GO SPURS! KILL THE LAKERS!

JeeberD · 05-13-2003, 11:16 PM

HAH! Horry chokes! I freakin love it!!!!!!

kid_dynamite · 05-13-2003, 11:16 PM

that shot was darn close, woooo for the spurs!

MrBug708 · 05-13-2003, 11:17 PM

Horry for 3?

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaan

Looks like its going 7 guys =)

bigdawg2003 · 05-13-2003, 11:18 PM

good god, I need an angioplasty after that shot

Bishop · 05-13-2003, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JeeberD
HAH! Horry chokes! I freakin love it!!!!!!

I wouldn't exactly call that shot a choke... it wasn't an air ball or something.

in and out, so close.

LloydLungs · 05-13-2003, 11:19 PM

Wouldn't call that a choke, the shot was dead on. Nevertheless, I loathe the Kings and Lakers both, so I'm starting to get excited about a possible Mavs-Spurs so I can finally watch an NBA Finals without vomiting.

TroyF · 05-13-2003, 11:19 PM

That was the single best 4th quarter of basketball I've seen the Lakers play in their entire dynasty. If there was ever a 4th quarter miracle comeback they deserved to win, it was this one.

Nice game for the Lake show. See NBA? They don't need your help!!!! Stop giving them it. Please tell me they don't go home in game 6 and shoot 45 free throws again.

TroyF

Kodos · 05-13-2003, 11:23 PM

It was nice watching Horry miss. REEEEEEEEEEEEEAL nice.

MrBug708 · 05-13-2003, 11:23 PM

Troy, do yout hink the NBA wants to lose the ratings for a game 7?

TroyF · 05-13-2003, 11:29 PM

MrBug,

I don't think the NBA wants them to lose to begin with. Still, credit where credit is due. They played an incredible game and showed actual championship heart in it. People think because I whine about the officiating that I don't respect this team. That is the furthest thing from the truth you could get at. I do respect the team. I just wish they always had to play under the same rules everyone else does.

In game 4, I believe the officiating played a part in the game. I counted 7 consecutive times in the fourth quarter the Lakers drove and got foul calls. The Spurs drove 4 times in the same span and didn't get one. I have a problem with that. Always have. Always will.

Tonight? Just a terrific comeback by a great team. I'll revel in having just watched a great basketball game and HOPE I can watch a similar game in game 6, no matter who wins.

TroyF

MrBug708 · 05-13-2003, 11:36 PM

Do you really think the NBA would prefer to see their MVP being tossed around by Shaq? Duncan represents the best in Basketball. What does it say to their credibility if the Lakers run through them like last year?

JeeberD · 05-13-2003, 11:38 PM

Yeah, it may not have been a true chock, but Bob always hits those types of shots, so it was nice to see him miss. Of course, I loved watching him hit those shots when he was a Rocket, but that was ages ago...

IMetTrentGreen · 05-14-2003, 12:04 AM

duncan doesn't even guard shaq, nor does shaq guard duncan

MrBug708 · 05-14-2003, 12:10 AM

rexallllsc · 05-14-2003, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by IMetTrentGreen
duncan doesn't even guard shaq, nor does shaq guard duncan

When Shaq was guarding Duncan, Duncan got owned. Unfortunately, no one else on the Lakers can handle him.

TroyF · 05-14-2003, 02:15 AM

Rex,

If the Lakers put Shaq on Tim long term, it'll be a disaster for them. He'll take Shaq outside (around 15 feet) Duncan can hit that shot and it leaves the lane open for drives and offensive rebounds.

The mistake Tim makes is that when Shaq gaurds him for a possession or two, he'll try to post him up and draw a foul. NOT a good move.

TroyF

rexallllsc · 05-14-2003, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TroyF
Rex,

If the Lakers put Shaq on Tim long term, it'll be a disaster for them. He'll take Shaq outside (around 15 feet) Duncan can hit that shot and it leaves the lane open for drives and offensive rebounds.

The mistake Tim makes is that when Shaq gaurds him for a possession or two, he'll try to post him up and draw a foul. NOT a good move.

TroyF

Yup. And the same with Shaq inside. He (Shaq) had some pretty moves in game 4...

My guess...this is going to go 7...and the last game will be awe-some.

IMetTrentGreen · 05-14-2003, 12:17 PM

so, how can you toss someone around if you are never near them?

shaq is the most dominant force in the game today, but tim isn't far behind. one wouldn't completely dominate the other

rexallllsc · 05-14-2003, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by IMetTrentGreen
so, how can you toss someone around if you are never near them?

shaq is the most dominant force in the game today, but tim isn't far behind. one wouldn't completely dominate the other

Did you see the last 5 minutes of the 4th quarter? Shaq was guarding Duncan...

digamma · 05-14-2003, 12:22 PM

Last night's game is why I hate the Lakers, and why I would argue that most people should...They basically felt entitled to have Horry's shot go in--thus, no one followed the shot, tried to rebound, etc. Only Fisher came storming across the court to foul, but it was too late. Instead, Horry was dancing back down the court, only to start whining. Who knows what Kobe and Medvedenko (or was George in) were doing? Shaq made a half hearted grab for the board. Horry took the shot with 6 seconds left. There was still time to foul immediately, and have another chance, particularly with the way SA shoots free throws.
I'm not complaining though. Go whoever plays the Lakers!

MrBug708 · 05-14-2003, 12:28 PM

The shot was on the money, just clanged out. Why they didn't go for the rebound, I dunno. Offensive rebounds are harder to fall in

I think they should have went for the tie though. They had the upperhand in the game and Spurs were choking big time

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 05-14-2003, 12:36 PM

Seemed like the spurs were waiting to give the game away andbasically played to lose the game .

05-13-2003, 11:03 PM	#2
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Come on Spurs!!! Don't let those bastards win!!!! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-13-2003, 11:09 PM	#3
bigdawg2003 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Austin, Texas, USA	It's almost like the Spurs are scared to win. Reminds me of the Kings last year. EDIT: Forgot to add this GO SPURS! KILL THE LAKERS! __________________ I didn't even know Elvis was from Memphis. I thought he was from Tennessee. Last edited by bigdawg2003 : 05-13-2003 at 11:09 PM.

05-13-2003, 11:16 PM	#4
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	HAH! Horry chokes! I freakin love it!!!!!! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-13-2003, 11:16 PM	#5
kid_dynamite Mascot Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	that shot was darn close, woooo for the spurs! __________________ Chicago Bears: ooh rah

05-13-2003, 11:18 PM	#7
bigdawg2003 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Austin, Texas, USA	good god, I need an angioplasty after that shot __________________ I didn't even know Elvis was from Memphis. I thought he was from Tennessee.

05-13-2003, 11:17 PM	#6
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Horry for 3? Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaan Looks like its going 7 guys =)

05-13-2003, 11:19 PM	#9
LloydLungs College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ponchatoula, LA	Wouldn't call that a choke, the shot was dead on. Nevertheless, I loathe the Kings and Lakers both, so I'm starting to get excited about a possible Mavs-Spurs so I can finally watch an NBA Finals without vomiting.

05-13-2003, 11:19 PM	#10
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	That was the single best 4th quarter of basketball I've seen the Lakers play in their entire dynasty. If there was ever a 4th quarter miracle comeback they deserved to win, it was this one. Nice game for the Lake show. See NBA? They don't need your help!!!! Stop giving them it. Please tell me they don't go home in game 6 and shoot 45 free throws again. TroyF

05-13-2003, 11:23 PM	#11
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	It was nice watching Horry miss. REEEEEEEEEEEEEAL nice.

05-13-2003, 11:29 PM	#13
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	MrBug, I don't think the NBA wants them to lose to begin with. Still, credit where credit is due. They played an incredible game and showed actual championship heart in it. People think because I whine about the officiating that I don't respect this team. That is the furthest thing from the truth you could get at. I do respect the team. I just wish they always had to play under the same rules everyone else does. In game 4, I believe the officiating played a part in the game. I counted 7 consecutive times in the fourth quarter the Lakers drove and got foul calls. The Spurs drove 4 times in the same span and didn't get one. I have a problem with that. Always have. Always will. Tonight? Just a terrific comeback by a great team. I'll revel in having just watched a great basketball game and HOPE I can watch a similar game in game 6, no matter who wins. TroyF

05-13-2003, 11:36 PM	#14
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Do you really think the NBA would prefer to see their MVP being tossed around by Shaq? Duncan represents the best in Basketball. What does it say to their credibility if the Lakers run through them like last year?

05-13-2003, 11:38 PM	#15
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Yeah, it may not have been a true chock, but Bob always hits those types of shots, so it was nice to see him miss. Of course, I loved watching him hit those shots when he was a Rocket, but that was ages ago... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-14-2003, 12:04 AM	#16
IMetTrentGreen College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin, Texas	duncan doesn't even guard shaq, nor does shaq guard duncan

05-14-2003, 12:10 AM	#17
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	And?

05-14-2003, 02:15 AM	#19
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Rex, If the Lakers put Shaq on Tim long term, it'll be a disaster for them. He'll take Shaq outside (around 15 feet) Duncan can hit that shot and it leaves the lane open for drives and offensive rebounds. The mistake Tim makes is that when Shaq gaurds him for a possession or two, he'll try to post him up and draw a foul. NOT a good move. TroyF

05-14-2003, 12:17 PM	#21
IMetTrentGreen College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin, Texas	so, how can you toss someone around if you are never near them? shaq is the most dominant force in the game today, but tim isn't far behind. one wouldn't completely dominate the other

05-14-2003, 12:22 PM	#23
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	Last night's game is why I hate the Lakers, and why I would argue that most people should...They basically felt entitled to have Horry's shot go in--thus, no one followed the shot, tried to rebound, etc. Only Fisher came storming across the court to foul, but it was too late. Instead, Horry was dancing back down the court, only to start whining. Who knows what Kobe and Medvedenko (or was George in) were doing? Shaq made a half hearted grab for the board. Horry took the shot with 6 seconds left. There was still time to foul immediately, and have another chance, particularly with the way SA shoots free throws. I'm not complaining though. Go whoever plays the Lakers!

05-14-2003, 12:28 PM	#24
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	The shot was on the money, just clanged out. Why they didn't go for the rebound, I dunno. Offensive rebounds are harder to fall in I think they should have went for the tie though. They had the upperhand in the game and Spurs were choking big time

05-14-2003, 12:36 PM	#25
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Seemed like the spurs were waiting to give the game away andbasically played to lose the game . __________________ Toujour Pret

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