Celtics 96, Lakers 89 (Series tied 2-2)
I feel like I’ve written a wrap up very similar to this one before. Oh wait, that’s because I have, haha. In the Suns-Lakers Western Conference series, the Suns were able to steal a couple victories away. This was largely in part to the play of the Suns’ reserves such as Goran Dragic and Jared Dudley. Well tonight, the Celtics capitalized on the Lakers reserve weakness with a heavy dose of Nate Robinson and Glen “Big Baby” Davis.
Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and Pau …
The summer of 2010 is surely going to bring up a lot of rumors and questions due to the high amount of free agents in the NBA. Owners and other team personnel are not allowed to discuss these questions and create rumors due to the NBA’s anti-tampering rules. However, players are apparently allowed to do this, based on Dwyane Wade’s plans for the summer.
A few weeks back, future free agent Dwyane Wade came out publicly to say that he and the other big free agents would discuss together what their …
Lakers 91, Celtics 84 (Lakers lead 2-1)
Say what you want about Derek Fisher, but he was a huge reason that the Lakers won, even after three replay reviews tainted the game (in my opinion). But more on that later. The Celtics came out hot right from the tip, and looked like they were as focused as ever coming off of their Game 2 victory. One Phil Jackson timeout later, and the Lakers had a 26 to 17 lead. Through the second quarter, the Lakers hit cruise control and headed into …
Both the Chicago Bulls, and the New Orleans Hornets have found a new head coach. Both had Tom Thibodeau as main targets, which allowed for Tommy T. to pull his name from the Hornets as he landed his top-choice-job in Chicago. The Hornets, somewhat jilted, then decided to go with Monty Williams.
Both Thibodeau and Williams have no NBA head coaching experience, however they’ve been assistant coaches to very solid teams. Tommy T. is currently on the bench for the 2010 Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics, while Monty was an assistant …
Celtics 103, Lakers 94 (Series tied 1-1)
“Whenever we lose a game, we’re too old, and whenever we win a game, we won because we have great experience.” – Doc Rivers after Game 1
After watching Game 2 in LA, I’m going to have to agree with the stereotype here. The Celtics won this game because of their experience. Boston did not look overmatched like they did last game. They used what they have learned in years past. They also had Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen – Game 2 difference makers.
Before the …
This edition of News and Rumors focuses on the sinking ship that is the Cleveland Cavaliers. June Jubilation hasn’t included them in terms of playing ball, but here is their mention:
Danny Ferry Leaves Cavs
The Cavaliers are changing on a weekly basis. Is any of it for the better?
On Friday, Cavs general manager Danny Ferry decided to continue the change that started with releasing head coach Mike Brown after their loss to the Celtics in the second round. Ferry, whose contract was up at the end of the month, decided to …
On Thursday, the Lakers won Game 1 pretty easily due to their aggressiveness and ability to exploit the Celtics’ age through owning the paint on offense and defense. Other than aggressiveness, the rest seems pretty objective, right? What I mean is, if the Celtics are too old and they aren’t as big as the Lakers, then can they overcome that in any other game this series?
Doesn’t sound like it to me, and doesn’t sound like it to Lakers forward Pau Gasol. But does it sound like it to anyone else …
