Live from Staples- Lakers vs. Suns

They've done it through three games, but can the Lakers manage to shut down Eric Piatkowski four times in a row? We'll find out. I'll have the first quarter.

Unlike Thursday, when there were a lot of late arrivals, everyone's in the building at tip time, and they're loud. No shortage of atmosphere in the house today. Only bad thing? That horrible ABC Sky Cam thing they use to provide the worst angles in basketball broadcast history is whizzing back and forth in front of me.

11:40- L.O. picks up a loose ball foul, then James Jones drills a three. A fine start. Maybe they're only good when they go down by 17. Amare starts the game fronting Kwame.

Kobe gets the Lakers on the board.

10:00- I understand Kwame thought he was fouled, but Stoudamire finished that dunk while 54 was pkicng up his headband. Not good. Bell picks up a foul on Kobe. One early on Dodom, one early on Bell. Needless to say, a second early foul on either changes the complexion of this game a ton.

6:49- Unfortunately, it's L.O. who picks up the foul, and has to sit down. Mo Evans in the game for him. Kobe finds Kwame down low, with great position on Stoudamire. Easy bucket. Timeout on the floor.

Last Phoenix bucket was Marion slipping instead of setting a hard pick. Early on, it looks like the Suns are making the adjustment to the Lakers pick and roll defense from Game 3 by not setting as many screen rolls. They've already sprung Nash a couple times on penetration, and there just slipped Marion through. The Lakers will have to figure out how to respond.

4:25- Suns 25- Lakers 17 on a Stoudamire dunk, off an offensive rebound for the Suns. That's something that cannot happen. The Laekrs can't afford to give the Suns any extra possessions. Nice tip in by Kwame off a Luke miss to get a couple back.

3:35- Nash penetrates straight through the middle on Farmar. Smush hops up off the bench, to take his place. That's a couple times that Nash has done that to him. Basically, the Suns aren't giving the Lakers a chance to set up and be aggressive defensively.

2:40- Terrible play by Bynum on the Nash penetration. He didn't step out on Nash, he didn't pick up Stoudamire. Basically, he was in no man's land. No help there.

1:28- Timeout on the floor, and the Laker Girls are dancing to Respect. Not a lot of verve in the routine, either. I don't care for it. This is the playoffs. Average will not do.

END OF THE FIRST- Suns 33- Lakers 28. Not a terrible quarter, considering L.O. barely played with two fouls and Kwame left with back trouble. But the Suns have clearly made the adjustment to the Lakers pick and roll defense, more or less by not using the pick and roll. They're setting up for a lot of one on one penetration, then having guys move off the ball, using their speed to put Lakers on their own little islands. Once the the help is coming, they're putting hte Lakers on their heels, and then finding the open guy. But they clearly caught the Lakers anticipating the screen early in the game, nad burned them more than once. Hopefully things get better in the second. AK will have it.

Second Quarter

Some of you may remember that during last year's playoffs, we were seated in front of a woman who, while we admire her fanship, has a parrot-squawky loud voice and has a tendancy to cheer on players currently on the bench. She's behind us again, and is either confusing Shammond Williams for Smush, or simply has a hunch Smush can make something happen from the bench.

9:50 - A triple from Evans and Kobe's two sunk freebies (combined with a couple defensive stands) have the Lakers back on top 36-35. Bell looks to get the Suns back on top, but Bynum swats him and forces a Laker won jump ball. One possesion later, Kobe gets on the board yet again. His 14th (and counting) point. Lakers up 38-37.

Time out - They just put Vlad on the jumbotron. A smattering of boos. I guess it's not a snowboard enthusiast crowd.

7:30 - Another block for Bynum. That's his second in limited minutes. The swat brings the crowd to its feet, but unfortunately, they're soon sitting after yet another Phoenix layup.

6:20 - LO misses a three one possession after Shammond finds his triple blocked by (and this is not a typo) Steve Nash. Too many L.A. jumpers, especially ones not coming inside-out. This is a bad habit to fall back into.

4:39 - Amare's dunk comes way too easy. Kwame's effort wasn't big enough, neither in disrupting the pass nor bodying up Stoudemire. By the way, Amare's already got a double-double this half.

3:19 - Sasha Vujacic slips through some Phoenix bodies- He's skinny like that- and snags Shawn Marion's inbound. Layup. Between him and Kobe, that's 4 points in a blink of an eye. There's your "07 Seconds or Less!!!

2:40 - Luke alleys to L.O.'s oop. You don't see a lot of that in Laker Land. Fun stuff.

1:47 - Amare muscles his way into the paint, drawing the converted "And One" foul on Walton. That's Stoudemire's 15th point. But Kwame responds with his own "And One." As the crowd chants Kwame's name yet again, BK jokes with me, "Don't distract him while he's shooting free throws." Thankfully, Kwame defies the odds in the face of extra noise, draining one from the stripe.

28.8 - Marion's slashing layup after Barbosa's triple increases the Suns lead to 7. You can't let up on these guys for a second. There's just no resting.

Luke's buzzer-beating trey attempt falls short, so the Lakers go into the locker room down 58-51. The Purple and Gold are playing reasonably well, but can't quite seem to get over the hump. The Suns are out and running more than last game, not to mention outrebounding the hell out of the Lakeshow (25-16). Plus, Nash is a much bigger factor. Dude's got 15 assists this HALF. Unless the Lakers figure out a way to slow him down, there's more dimes coming, guaranteed. We'll see how they adjust. Back in the third (with BK).

THIRD QUARTER-

Three minutes in, and the lead is pushed to 13 for Phoenix. If the Lakers aren't careful, this game is going to get away from them very quickly. They can't push pace just because they're down.

8:30- Bell tries to draw a charge on L.O., who slips around him and picks up the foul. Could have used the finish, though, since he missed the first free throw. There's no way the Lakers are going to get back in this game if they don't hit their free throws. Suns by 9, 66-57. I take that back. Nash hits an open three, as nobody came out to challenge.

Can't happen.

6:00- Suns by 12. Lakers aren't getting to the rack, and the Suns are slowly starting to pick them apart. LAL needs to generate some solid possessions offensively, then get a couple stops. But it won't happen if they can't get more rhythm in Phoenix's end. They have to get more play in the post, or if that doesn't work, penetrate. Too much perimeter play. Next three minutes could decide whether or not the Lakers will guarantee a Game 6. If they can't get it to within 8 or so into the fourth, it's going to be a very, very tall order.

Just showed Magic on the Jumbotron. Somehow, he got hooked up with some really good seats.

3:03- Kobe to the line with a chance to cut it to eight, 75-67. And he makes them. Those were his fourth and fifth FTs of the day.

Terrible play bo Kobe, who gets caught in the air and turns it over leading to an easy Marion dunk. There have ben a few times when he's been stuck on an iso. Generally, the offense just isn't running well today. Too much standing around, too much Kobe iso, too little ball and player movement.

END OF THE THIRD-

That jumper by Stoudamire was a killer, pushing the lead back to 14. If the Lakers can come back from this, it'll be one of the greatest in team history. If they can do it AND get tacos for the crowd, it will be among the greatest in league history. AK will try to bring home a winner.

Fourth Qaurter

11:40 - Evans hits a three, a clean shot created by Kobe penetrating inside, then kicking. More of that's needed if the Lakers are gonna take from behind the arc.

10:48 - While the previous Kobe offensive foul was definitely the right call, unless they explained something during the telecast replay that I didn't see, I'm not quite sure why Kwame was called for the same.

9:57 - Beautiful reverse layup by Kobe, drawing the foul to boot. And hey Laker teammates... Notice how Kobe SANK his free throw? It's not a horrible strategy to consider.

8:56 - It was very disappointing to see Evans miss after finding himself one on one with Nash deep in the post. Evans has so much muscle on "Mr. 21 (and counting) Assists," that's a mismatch that should amiunt to more than an airballed layup.

7:10 - Shammond takes a page out of the Phoenix playbook, slicing and dicing his way through the lane, and set up for a layup on a beauty pass from LO. Wanna know how I'm sure it's from Phoenix's playbook? Because Boris Diaw did the exact same thing on the next possession.

4:20 - After Smush's three, the next Laker possession is an LO layup. The lead's now down to 15. Can the Lakers make a game of it in 4 minutes. Crazier things have happened. After all, Jamie Kennedy still has a movie career.

2:22 - Shammond drains a three, but with an 11 point deficit and only 2 minutes left, this could be tough... especially when Marion drains an 11-footer with nary a hand in his face on the next possession.

1:02 - Even from a section up, you can see that LO's in an crapload of pain right now. He's playing through some stuff (my guess, more issues with the elbow).

As the game's final seconds tick away, Shammond drives the lane and hits a layup. No good, but frankly, unless it was a 14-point basket, who cares? Suns take this bad boy 113-100, but it really wasn't even that close. Things went quickly astray in the third and never got any better from there. Can't expect much with all those defensive breakdowns. Once again, thanks for dropping by. We'll hopefully see you again on Friday.

Comments

egads!

shaq SWEPT out of the first round!

is that a tear forming in my eye?

ehhhh nope. sorry, just sweat.

LET'S GO LAKE SHOW!

Posted by: CBuck | April 29, 2007 at 12:35 PM

Shaq and Wade got swept. I'm happy.

GO LAKERS

Posted by: troy | April 29, 2007 at 12:36 PM

Mamba, where are you... we need you!!

Okay Lakers... let's get this one!

GO LAKE SHOW!!

LIGHTS OUT!!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 12:37 PM

The Lakers are going to lose this game...and the next one.

Posted by: never | April 29, 2007 at 12:37 PM

NEXT STEP TO THE 2007 NBA FINALS

BLACK "I AM THY SAVIOR" JESUS AND THE SUNS SIDE OF THE FORCE

VS.

KOBE "IF ONLY WE'D SIGNED PIPPEN, I COULDA REALLY PRETENDED TO BE MJ" BRYANT AND HIS SLOWTIMES

.1 HOURS

Posted by: BUTLER | April 29, 2007 at 12:37 PM

MIAMI GOT SWEPTED!!!!!!!!!! HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!

Bring it on Lakers. We need game 2.

COLORADO LOVES THE LAKERS!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Hugo Boss | April 29, 2007 at 12:38 PM

Hey - I'm watching the Bulls sweep the Heat and heard the announcer say that Jason Kapono is a free agent.

Now THERE's a player who can REALLY shoot the 3-ball. And a California boy to boot! Can we dump the Serbian snowboarder next year and get HIM instead?????

Posted by: Jay Jay | April 29, 2007 at 12:38 PM

LET'S GO LAKERS!

TEAM DEFENSE!

FOCUS YOUR AGGRESSION UPON THE PHOENIX SUNS, LAKER NATION!

GO LAKERS!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 12:39 PM

mike

Posted by: Michael Teniente | April 29, 2007 at 12:39 PM

FOCUS YOUR AGGRESSION!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 12:42 PM

Kwame lose the headband, not the game.

Posted by: Hugo Boss | April 29, 2007 at 12:43 PM

kwane's confidence is key

Posted by: lakerfaze | April 29, 2007 at 12:45 PM

Kwame's jogging. We need more energy.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 12:45 PM

Big play on both ends by Walton. First, hitting the triple, then poking away the ball from Stoudemire, disrupting the potential easy dunk.

I was a little concerned Kwame wasn't aware of the shot clock., but he proved me wrong. Nice little baby hook over Amare.

Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 12:45 PM

Lamar got blocked by Marion and is starting to settle for jumps again. Come on. We are getting outrebounded. Go go go Lakers!!!!!!!

Posted by: Lakergurl | April 29, 2007 at 12:45 PM

FROM BARCELONA IN EUROPE:

GO LAKERS!!!!

Posted by: Alexinho17 | April 29, 2007 at 12:46 PM

We Will Win!

Walto 2 3's

Posted by: Baywood | April 29, 2007 at 12:46 PM

wow... if luke can keep countering james jones with some offense, we're looking good

Posted by: CBuck | April 29, 2007 at 12:46 PM

I'm late!

Go Lakers!

Wes

Posted by: wesjoenixon | April 29, 2007 at 12:47 PM

GOOOOO, KWAMEEE

Posted by: Vman | April 29, 2007 at 12:47 PM

WINNING DEFENSE = PASSION, AGGRESSION, & WILL TO WIN.

IT IS THE PASSIONATE STATEMENT, "I WILL NOT LET YOU BEAT ME!"

LAKERS! TEAM DEFENSE!

LAKER NATION! FOCUS YOUR AGGRESSION ON THE PHOENIX SUNS!

IT MATTERS!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 12:47 PM

Kwame is Porous1 And is not dunking... Go Lakers

We're in the game. Double-Sweet win after Heat's loss

Posted by: Baywood | April 29, 2007 at 12:48 PM

Hey, we got this one. Go Lakers

Posted by: ace | April 29, 2007 at 12:48 PM

Where the hell is Michael T.?

We need you brother!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 12:48 PM

Hope Lamar doesn't lose his confidence. We need him as we need Kwame. Go Lakers!!!!!

Posted by: Lakergurl | April 29, 2007 at 12:49 PM

So happy to see Shaq swept...

To quote Dylan:

"here's to the hearts and the hands of the men, who come with the dust and are gone with the wind"

By bye Shaq baby!

Posted by: wesjoenixon | April 29, 2007 at 12:50 PM

As Lawrence Tanter announces, "This just in from Florida..."

The jumbotron shows footage of the Bulls sweeping Miami. Shocking as this might be to believe, the Staples crowd went nuts cheering.

Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 12:50 PM

Golden State is going to embarass Dallas tonight.

When we beat Phoenix, it will be a historic playoffs. 1 & 2 in the West beaten. Further highlighting the fact that Kobe should have been MVP this year.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 12:50 PM

Kwame! Kwame!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 12:51 PM

Miami being swept right before the start of the game...thats a good omen.

GO LAKERS...send this thing to phoenix tied...it will be too much pressure becasue theres no 'Amares absent excuses this year'

The only thing clutch about the suns will be the one under their feet as they drive to their summer homes

BOOOYAKASHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go LAKERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Kiwi | April 29, 2007 at 12:51 PM

Mo Evans is getting murdered on back cuts by the Matrix. WAKE UP MO

Posted by: MBApe the ATL Laker fan | April 29, 2007 at 12:51 PM

Suns now up by 8. It's important the Lakers start digging in their heels. There's only so many times you can come back from 17 down.

Kwame getting that tip in was a nice start.

Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 12:54 PM

Bynum embrace your Greatness on this day.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 12:55 PM

Kwame's back is giving him trouble.

Posted by: Michael Teniente | April 29, 2007 at 12:55 PM

I feel that only with luke, kobe and kwame it will be hard to win this one.

Posted by: Alexinho17 | April 29, 2007 at 12:56 PM

Can someone please wake up Bynum? Please? For me?

Posted by: MBApe the ATL Laker fan | April 29, 2007 at 12:59 PM

FOCUS YOUR AGGRESSION.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 12:59 PM

lakers better slow the pace of the game and play defense......................................bynum is the biggest stiff of the game.........................prediction sun`s 115 lakers 96

Posted by: fakers | April 29, 2007 at 01:00 PM

"Never" I enjoy your negativity..please keep it coming....(sarcasm)

Posted by: drew | April 29, 2007 at 01:00 PM

too many penetrations by the suns....too many pts in the paint....doesn't look like the refs are on the lakers side either....

i hate jon barry...he's worst than tom tolbert

Posted by: HanSoulfood | April 29, 2007 at 01:01 PM

Luke should handle the ball better. He got the rebound but threw it away. No fancy passes while you are tailing in the score. Come now, Go go go Lakers!!!!!

Posted by: Lakergurl | April 29, 2007 at 01:01 PM

Come on Kwame you softe suck it up this is the playoffs

Posted by: Laker Lover | April 29, 2007 at 01:02 PM

Nice play, Bynum.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:02 PM

Mo Evans hits his first shot, which I consider a very good sign. Evans is about as streaky/"all or nothing" an offensive player as they come, and he's usually hot or cold from the outset.

Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 01:03 PM

Way to show toughness, Kwame.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:04 PM

We're close. A couple buckets should have fallen that didn't. We'll be alright.

33-28 not bad if you consider that we played without LO and half a quarter without Kwame

Posted by: Laker From The South | April 29, 2007 at 01:06 PM

need to drive the lane more and draw the fouls.

REBOUNDS!!!

let's reduce them to 18 points this quarter.

LIGHTS OUT GENTLEMEN!!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 01:07 PM

Effort, intensity, challenge!

Come on Lakers! Challenge, challenge, challenge! Rebounds rebounds rebounds!

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 01:08 PM

AK that tip in by Kwame was offensive interference but not called, Just an FYI

Posted by: Laker Lover | April 29, 2007 at 01:08 PM

hey kbros...

did i miss something... is ronny hurt?

Posted by: CBuck | April 29, 2007 at 01:08 PM

Mighty Mo!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:09 PM

Pace of this game is awful. Way too fast.

Posted by: Michael A | April 29, 2007 at 01:09 PM

I don't know how much longer they can keep L.O. on the bench. With this lineup, it's going to be tough to get the ball down low and too many outside shots is not a good recipe. Of course, if Evans keeps drilling threes, I guess it's okay (haha).

Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 01:10 PM

evans hot... bell cold...fine by me

Posted by: Kiwi | April 29, 2007 at 01:10 PM

Cookie Monster! Beautiful! I love it when a player has the balls to take a charge!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:11 PM

CBuck-

Far as I know, he's fine.

Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 01:11 PM

Man, this is a good game.

Go Mo and Bynum

Posted by: Brandon | April 29, 2007 at 01:12 PM

BOOM BY YA BYNUM!!!!

Posted by: CBuck | April 29, 2007 at 01:12 PM

No quit on Bynum...that's what I love to see!

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 01:12 PM

Great sequence for Bynum. Stepped out on the trap with Shammond, then recovered in time to make the block and get the jump ball. Great play.

Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 01:13 PM

Bynum! I LOVE the energy! YES!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:13 PM

Where's the foul?

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:14 PM

Are these announcers in the Suns payroll?????

Posted by: mitchell | April 29, 2007 at 01:14 PM

heres hoping Odom can stay with it after the rough start...

Posted by: Kiwi | April 29, 2007 at 01:15 PM

Is ODOM playing????

What happens with him?

(I'm watching the game only on YAHOO GAMECHANNEL)

Posted by: Alexinho17 | April 29, 2007 at 01:15 PM

We get something from our bench and we're good to go.

Posted by: Michael Teniente | April 29, 2007 at 01:16 PM

We need more, we need more.

Challenge, challenge, challenge. While you're at it...slow the freakin game down!

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 01:16 PM

BK, then it's amazing to me why cook is taking ronny's minutes

we can use ronny's rebounding

Posted by: CBuck | April 29, 2007 at 01:16 PM

"She's behind us again, and is either confusing Shammond Williams for Smush, or simply has a hunch Smush can make something happen from the bench."

Hahahahahah, still I guess with the headbands, Smush and Shammond look kinda like twins from far away.

Smushmond aka Backcourt 2008

Posted by: Brandon | April 29, 2007 at 01:16 PM

Cookie stepping out to (successfully) challenge shots, taking charges, finally playing some good defense! I love how the Lakers have turned up the intensity!

Posted by: Sarcocarp | April 29, 2007 at 01:17 PM

Brandon,

Again, you gotta love this lady's passion, but the experience in front of her is more than a little grating. Thankfully, she makes up for it by being hilariously clueless. haha

Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 01:19 PM

Blockbaby Bynum!

Posted by: Brandon | April 29, 2007 at 01:20 PM

The Suns are back to screen and rolling, and the Lakers are back to trapping aggressively off it.

Bynum is really doing a nice job defensively tonight.

Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 01:20 PM

Bynum's confidence is up. Good.

Even Kareem was happy.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:20 PM

ronny back on the floor

Posted by: CBuck | April 29, 2007 at 01:20 PM

Do you really think that with only 4 players scoring in 18 minutes it's possible to win a game?

Please take out odom! He sucks!

Posted by: Alexinho17 | April 29, 2007 at 01:22 PM

gotta stop the outside shooting...any news on kwame?

Posted by: Kiwi | April 29, 2007 at 01:22 PM

Play smart, play phsyical....stop shooting 3s!

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 01:22 PM

GOD PLEASE GET THIS LO DUMBASS OUT OF THERE PHIL IS HE FRICKING STUPID OR WHAT - WHAT A WASTE OF TALENT.

Posted by: siva | April 29, 2007 at 01:23 PM

quit taking the outside shots boys... DRIVE THE LANE!!!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 01:24 PM

Is Steve Nash gonna get suspended for kicking Kobe in the nuts?

Posted by: ace | April 29, 2007 at 01:25 PM

gotta stop fallin in love with the outside jumpers....pound the ball inside...get kwame back in

Posted by: HanSoulfood | April 29, 2007 at 01:25 PM

Hey, wait a second!

Was that kick to Kobe's stomach a "natural" asketball move?

Posted by: wesjoenixon | April 29, 2007 at 01:26 PM

These ABC broadcasters are really, really in love with Nash...

Posted by: wesjoenixon | April 29, 2007 at 01:28 PM

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:29 PM

Really, I hope we loose the next 2 games so ODOM, WALTON and SMUSH can be kicked in the ass!

They are 3 of the worse players I've ever seen! And what a lack of confidence!

Posted by: Alexinho17 | April 29, 2007 at 01:29 PM

I think Stoudamire hoped everyone would forget he had picked up his dribble, since he held the ball fo about a month.

Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 01:29 PM

SASHA!

Posted by: CBuck | April 29, 2007 at 01:30 PM

One of the best plays in Sasha's career!

Let's do this!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:30 PM

Great defense from L.O. It looked like he was smiling at Nash, too. Couldn't quite tell from my angle, though.

Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 01:30 PM

Holy HEll, was that a Sasha sighting? And did he just make a steal and an easy layup?

Wow, Phil's not pulling anything- EVERYONE'S getting Playing Time...

Posted by: Jeff | April 29, 2007 at 01:31 PM

Damn Sasha, you gotta dunk that! lol.

Defense, energy, intensity, effort...let's go! Nothing easy, except for us!

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 01:32 PM

YES SASHA!!!

WHAT A GREAT FLOP!!! IT'S KARMA BABY!

Posted by: CBuck | April 29, 2007 at 01:34 PM

Sasha's playing great.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:34 PM

Can Kwame actually cover anybody out there?

Posted by: Michael A | April 29, 2007 at 01:36 PM

OH MY SWEET JESUS! KWAME DID IT AGAIN!

Posted by: CBuck | April 29, 2007 at 01:37 PM

Kwame! Kwame! Kwame!

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 01:37 PM

Punch him in the throat next time, Kwame. Nice thought though.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:37 PM

What the hell is that? You dont cheer when somebody gets hurt! This isn't Philly

Posted by: fakerz | April 29, 2007 at 01:38 PM

wow amare's shaken up pretty bad after that foul...

i guess kwame took note to the 'WHOOP THAT TRICK' clip during film session

hahaha...i just made it funny

Posted by: CBuck | April 29, 2007 at 01:38 PM

Lakers offensive discipline has stayed pretty good. Not too many shots early or being forced into bad shots late in the clock. And just about everything is funneling towards the hoop. Needs to stay that way. Its' the best way to slow Phoenix down.

Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 01:38 PM

KWAME JUST DID SOME THINGS TO AMARE.. LOL...

Posted by: Disgruntled, Frustrated Laker Fan | April 29, 2007 at 01:38 PM

Stoudemire is a bigger pussy cat. Kwame barely grazed his temple and he crumpled like he has been fouled hard. He is afraid of Kwame that's much i know. After his boasts of what he'll do to Kwame.

Posted by: Lakergurl | April 29, 2007 at 01:39 PM

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:41 PM

barbosa got the wade treatment

Posted by: HanSoulfood | April 29, 2007 at 01:41 PM

ABC makes me sick with their biased Steve Nash talk, I'm going to mute them the rest of the way

Posted by: bobie | April 29, 2007 at 01:42 PM

What's up with the officiating????

Posted by: mitchell | April 29, 2007 at 01:42 PM

That last foul was crap.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:42 PM

Here's the problem- the Lakers are playing hard, they're playing pretty well, and they're into halftime down by seven. Phoenix is doing a much better job of making the Lakers pay for mistakes today than they did on Thursday. Not a great sign, unfortunately. But there are still 24 minutes to go. Enough time to turn it around.

Soft foul call on Walton, I think.

Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 01:42 PM

not closing out a quarter will cost us big time!!

horrible last couple of minute by the lakes.

we should be fine though.

Come-on guys... get tough!!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 01:43 PM

Some of you Laker fans have no class. Cheers when Amare get hurt. About as bush as Phx cheering when Kobe twists his ankle.

Posted by: Patrick | April 29, 2007 at 01:43 PM

We let Nash tie one of Magic's records on our court? That's disgusting.

Posted by: Michael A | April 29, 2007 at 01:43 PM

Shame on you, Laker fans....whining that the Suns fans at the USAC cheered when Kobe turned his ankle, but cheering yourself when your player made a cheapshot on Amare.....

Lakers Fans=Hypocrite

"Punch him in the throat".....dumba$$

Posted by: Suns Fan | April 29, 2007 at 01:43 PM

Where's the call huh? I see Barbosa got a "gift" but in our home floor, our superstar gets samuraied and nothing.

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 01:43 PM

John Barry needs to get a motel rool with Nash and jjust get it over with already.

Posted by: mitchell | April 29, 2007 at 01:43 PM

So far so good..even though the Lakers are down by 7..they can come back..hopefully they will play better in the second half and get stops

Posted by: drew | April 29, 2007 at 01:43 PM

Nash 15 assist and the Suns are leading by 7.

Walton missing 3-9 shooting and 5 turnovers.

This is what I'm talking about how in a precise series this guy isn't going to cut it.

Posted by: Michael Teniente | April 29, 2007 at 01:43 PM

We need more movement on offense. More angry energy on defense.

We need the confidence of Kwame and Bynum.

And WE NEED LAKER NATION TO FOCUS THEIR AGGRESSION ON THE PHOENIX SUNS!

EACH PLAY!

EACH POSSESSION!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:44 PM

Refs are GIVING this game to the Suns. It's not even funny, what are these calls? Thank God TNT is even flummoxed, NBA head office are you watching this s**t?

I look forward to Nash's suspension for the next game for that intentional foot to the crotch. That was equally as blatent as any elbow Kobe this year if not more so.

Posted by: J. Walter Weatherman | April 29, 2007 at 01:44 PM

15 dimes for Nash, 16/12 for Stoudamire in the first half. That needs to change.

Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 01:44 PM

thank God for halftime

a few minutes of relief from jon barry's mancrush on nash

Posted by: CBuck | April 29, 2007 at 01:44 PM

why can't anyone guard their man?????????????????????

Don't leave them alone at the three point line!!

everyone colapses and they dish it out for the tre.

STAY ON YOUR MAN!!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 01:45 PM

Patrick..Phoenix did the same when Kobe got his ankle hurt..the Lakers fans are only returning the favor..what goes around comes around

Posted by: drew | April 29, 2007 at 01:45 PM

Doesn't matter BK. Imo we aren't playing the way we could...not 1 offensive rebound compared to last time...not much challenge on set shots, and dribble penetration, we're collapsing way too much. These are things we improved on last time, and aren't doing this time. We're also getting lulled into playing a fast game, that's not our game. We need to slow it down, WE NEED to get our head in the game and off the refs that suck.

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 01:45 PM

Braveheart needs to step in an punch Amare "I'm An Idiot" in the throat.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:45 PM

Barry should comment this game with a Phoenix jersey!!!
I mean comm'on know what happened with unbiased sport journalism!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Laker From The South | April 29, 2007 at 01:47 PM

Faith-

The dribble penetration collapse is a double edged sword. Either you come and help, or let Nash/Barbosa/whoever get an easy layup. Pick your poison.

Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 01:47 PM

Suns Fan,

Go Muck Yourself!

I'd punch you in the throat myself, you fricken idiiot! And I'm not just saying that. I would.

We are not hypocrites! We love this team! Go back to you fricken wasteland desert and die.

Your team is about to lose.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:48 PM

BK,

Walton didn't even touch Barbosa!

Posted by: gunner24 | April 29, 2007 at 01:49 PM

D fake and fat Shaq got swept, haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
That made my day.

Posted by: Voulnet | April 29, 2007 at 01:49 PM

My quick observations,

ABC especially Jon Barry and CO are in love with Nash. They might as well start a threesome or something.

Nash is a punk for kicking his legs out like that when he went for he layup.

The refs are really biased right now. They've blown four calls on Kobe alone. What about the ref touchin the ball inbound and making the wrong call just to let the suns keep the ball.

The lakers just have to play smarter on defense and stay aggresive on offense and maybe the calls will start to go our way.

Posted by: wow | April 29, 2007 at 01:49 PM

Bye bye bye Steve Nash! Suspended for Game 5!!

Posted by: Jonny Bench | April 29, 2007 at 01:50 PM

So it was Barry going on and on about Nash?! I couldn't stand it either.

Posted by: tim | April 29, 2007 at 01:50 PM

come on come on
we can beat this mother ***********************

Posted by: azLAKER | April 29, 2007 at 01:50 PM

Steve Nash is a great player, but Kobe is the rightful MVP. When will ABC stop metaphorically french kissing Steve Nash and begin acknowledging that Kobe Bryant is one of the top five players in NBA history?

By the way, Kobe? GO FOR THE THROAT! RIP IT OUT!

WIN THIS GAME!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:51 PM

IF NASH DOESN"T GET SUSPENDED FOR THE NEXT GAME THE NBA IS THE BIGGEST BUNCH OF HIPPOCRYTES EVER!!

Posted by: PJax | April 29, 2007 at 01:51 PM

Hats off to Big Shot Bob! Robert Horry was a great Laker. I miss him.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 01:52 PM

just a thought from watching all those t-mobile commercials....do you guys think charles is gonna let wade into his five after he got swept in the first round?

Posted by: HanSoulfood | April 29, 2007 at 01:53 PM

LAKERS ARE TAKING TOO MANY OUTSIDE SHOTS.. THIS IS IT.. THE LAKST LAKER GAME OF THE YEAR AT HOME. SUNS WILL WIN THIS AND NEXT ONE..
WE ARE JUST ONE GAME WONDER..

Posted by: Disgruntled, Frustrated Laker Fan | April 29, 2007 at 01:53 PM

"15 dimes for Nash, 16/12 for Stoudamire in the first half. That needs to change."

Despite that the Suns only lead by 7 points and who knows what the score would be if Walton had made those shots under the basket...not to mention the 5 turnovers.

Posted by: Michael Teniente | April 29, 2007 at 01:53 PM

Get Kwame out of there. He is just awful, not even attempting to move his feet or even raise an arm as players go by him at will. Bynum looked much better - or even Ronny, anybody except Kwame. He not only has hands of stone, his feet seem to stuck in quick sand.

It was heart warming to see Miami get swept in four games. The most disgraceful sweep in NBA history, considering how talent laden they are. I guess the refs decided not to bail them out this year as it looked mighty suspicious last year and maybe Stern felt that it wouldn't look good to just hand them another championship.

Posted by: Roger B | April 29, 2007 at 01:54 PM

I'm sending in my own video both Nash's kick and his elbow to Sasha's face myself, I don't trust the NBA to actually look at the tape.

Posted by: J. Walter Weatherman | April 29, 2007 at 01:54 PM

To all the Suns fan in here

Go to your own forum, losers.

Posted by: azLAKER | April 29, 2007 at 01:54 PM

BK...I think some players should collapse, not all. For example if I have Barbosa, I am definitely not collapsing. Let everyone else do it.

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 01:54 PM

i am still perplexed by the fact that jon barry is still doing commentating....that dude needs to be muted

Posted by: HanSoulfood | April 29, 2007 at 01:56 PM

kobe need to be loose in the second half. he looks a little tight in the first half.

lamar should drive to the basket more often than shoot long range.

Posted by: apujac | April 29, 2007 at 01:57 PM

LOL mitchell

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 01:57 PM

It's okay.. Kobe is not shooting a high percentage.... yet...

have faith Lakers fans...

WE ARE ONE!

GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: David Whang | April 29, 2007 at 01:57 PM

How does Amare only have 2 fouls? Is that right? I just checked ESPN's gamecast, if he doesn't have at least 3 there's been some shady changing of calls by the refs going on.

Posted by: J. Walter Weatherman | April 29, 2007 at 01:58 PM

BK:

"Pick your poison"

I like the late 80's one, with the big hair, and that drummer turned sportscaster.

Posted by: wesjoenixon | April 29, 2007 at 01:58 PM

Don't even try to compare the foul to Amare with the one to Kobe. Go back to your SUNS forum. First off, Amare got hit in the eye, which doesn't compare to Kobe potential ankle injury.

When the SUNS are on LAKERS home court they better expect a hard foul going to the lane.

Suns Fans = GET A LIFE and STOP POINTING FINGERS.

Hope you SUNS fans are watching the other playoff series, how the top teams are being upset. The same can happen to you, so stop complaining.

Series tied 2-2 after today.

Posted by: lakerfan4life1974 | April 29, 2007 at 02:01 PM

kobe need to ignite his team by sharing the ball.
too mamy dunks by the suns; stay with their man and contest every darn shots may it be a dunk or three point shots.
come on guys you can do it!

Posted by: apujac | April 29, 2007 at 02:01 PM

Barry should be wearing a Phoenix jersey. It's annoying.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 02:01 PM

REMEMBER! TEAM DEFENSE!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 02:02 PM

Finally, Odom does something.

wes

Posted by: wesjoenixon | April 29, 2007 at 02:02 PM

FOCUS YOUR AGGRESSION AGAINST THE SUNS!

J Barry sucks. Where was the outrage about the ref's hoodwinking by Sasha's flop on that gift to Barbosa? ABC even replayed it in slow-mo and not a word from Barry. Ididot!

Posted by: marcoll | April 29, 2007 at 02:03 PM

okay guys... round 2

KICK ASS!!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 02:04 PM

FARMAR SHOT SHOOTING, YOURE A POINT GUARD!!!

Posted by: mitchell | April 29, 2007 at 02:04 PM

Take Kwame out. He's playing with no energy.

Bullcrap.

We need energy!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 02:05 PM

Man Barry probably wipes Nash's nugget pouch after games. Yo check this out. There is a rumor McHale has KG on the trading block.
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/ny-spberger295191721apr29,0,3643729.column?coll=ny-basketball-headlines

Posted by: Ray D. | April 29, 2007 at 02:05 PM

Kurt Rambis really needs to grow his hair out and get rid of the contacts....Hardly recongnized him w/o.

Posted by: Suns Fan | April 29, 2007 at 02:06 PM

wesjoenixon-

Line of the night. Awesome.

Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 02:07 PM

That foul should have been on Stoudemire, not Nash.

Win this, guys.

TEAM DEFENSE.

FOCUS YOUR AGGRESSION! THAT'S ALL WE CAN DO!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 02:07 PM

LO!!!!! THat's what I'm talking bout!!!

Posted by: bobie | April 29, 2007 at 02:09 PM

Damn, Lamar's tough.

A Good Laker.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 02:09 PM

LO 5 points???

not going to get it done.

lets go LO!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 02:09 PM

lamar...sigh

free throws

Posted by: CBuck | April 29, 2007 at 02:09 PM

Lakerfan4life1974:

I'm not complaining at all.....just pointing out how hypocritical all of you west of the Colorado River seem to be. Whine when there was an incidental injury, but cheer when our guy gets a blow to the head....

BTW, it's more fun coming into this blog. Cheering with other Suns fans isn't as much fun!

Posted by: Suns Fan | April 29, 2007 at 02:10 PM

L.Odom has to stop missing those freebies..... Come on Man!!!!
Kwame look lost... We NEED MORE REBOUNDS!!!!!!!!! DEFENSE !! DEFENSE!!
GO LAKERS

Posted by: kobe24 | April 29, 2007 at 02:10 PM

I thought flopping is punishable now. How come they let this flopping Suns get away with it?

Posted by: Lakergurl | April 29, 2007 at 02:10 PM

Farmer sucks big time!!!

Posted by: LAL_Fan | April 29, 2007 at 02:11 PM

Bring us energy, Braveheart.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 02:12 PM

KB looks tired!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 02:12 PM

need to step it up, or we're done!!

what happened to defense?????

need to capitalize on their turnovers.

if we don't make a stop now... WE'RE DONE!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 02:14 PM

steve nash has 18 assists...what the hell? 18 assists...sh%T

Posted by: Kiwi | April 29, 2007 at 02:15 PM

Why can't they set some picks to get Kobe open to receive the ball? How many posessions is that without Kobe touching the ball? Instead Farmar and Luke are taking all the shots. Unacceptable!!

Phoenix might decide to go with a Hack-a Lamar strategy enxt game.

Posted by: mitchell | April 29, 2007 at 02:16 PM

Things're looking bad for our Lakers. Don't see how we win this one with Kwame and Lamar playing so bad.

Posted by: tim | April 29, 2007 at 02:16 PM

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 02:16 PM

I want to know what we expect. If you don't play D...if you don't COME TO PLAY, you're gonna get punked! We need to challenge, rebound, stop the easy drives!

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 02:16 PM

Good lamar

Posted by: Kiwi | April 29, 2007 at 02:18 PM

Run the Odometer!!

Posted by: Voulnet | April 29, 2007 at 02:19 PM

Lamar's the man! Bring the crowd in!

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 02:19 PM

Great vet move by LO. Sensing how the crowd was checking out (along with his teammates), Odom began clapping and waving his arms, and didn't stop until the fans began cheering and chanting "defense." The house, his team (and LO himself, who's gotten 4 points since) responded.

Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 02:19 PM

At least we're getting the calls. I like the pace a lot better. Now, if we could play any kind of D on Amare...

Posted by: Michael A | April 29, 2007 at 02:20 PM

Nice move from Lamar. Nash's penetration is killing us.

Posted by: Michael A | April 29, 2007 at 02:21 PM

we hit the freethrows... we win.

Said it all along!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 02:22 PM

Ronny is not doin A Thing... Put bynum back in...
Go lakers

Posted by: kobe24 | April 29, 2007 at 02:22 PM

SIT KOBE DOWN!!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 02:23 PM

to win we need kwame to play well...that simple

Posted by: Kiwi | April 29, 2007 at 02:23 PM

We're not playing smart, we're definitely not playing D. How is that hard to understand, that's what it's going to have to take!

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 02:24 PM

PASS THE BALL KOBE!!!!

PASS THE BALL KOBE!!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 02:25 PM

I DON'T LIKE PJ'S LINEUP ON THE COURT.

BYNUM JUST GOT INTO THE GAME AND HE'S MOVING LIKE HE'S TIRED.

SMUSH AND BYNUM ON THE COURT AT THE SAME TIME, SPELLS PROBLEMS.

Posted by: gunner24 | April 29, 2007 at 02:25 PM

Well so far not good..79-67..the Lakers MUST make shots..and stop leaving Phoenix open to 3's

Posted by: drew | April 29, 2007 at 02:26 PM

This is what I mean by us not playing our game. Sure they have a lot to do with that, but at the same time you have to question why we're taking early shots instead of doing what we did last time, and that is throw the ball in the paint and go from there. In and out...and we need to do a better job of seeing what they're forcing us to do, and do our own thing.

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 02:27 PM

Dont LEt Them get that OFF.Rebounds!!!!!!!!! How they expect to win with letting that many 2nd chance pts???? Please play defense.....
If Amare goin inside JUST FOUL HIM HARD!!!! i mean REALLY REALLY HARD!!!!
GO LAKERS

Posted by: kobe24 | April 29, 2007 at 02:27 PM

What's up with al the three point attempts?

Posted by: mitchell | April 29, 2007 at 02:28 PM

Game over boys!!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 02:28 PM

KOBE GET IN THE PAINT AND HELP OUT ON DEFENSE!

YOU TOO BUSY WORRIED ABOUT THE OUTLET PASS!

Posted by: gunner24 | April 29, 2007 at 02:30 PM

We're done!!!!

No passion, no drive... no heart!!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 02:30 PM

LOL..ITS OVER..LOOK FOR SUNS KILL LAKERS NEXT GAME FOREVER..

Posted by: Disgruntled, Frustrated Laker Fan | April 29, 2007 at 02:31 PM

Go, go , go Lakers!!!!!!! I still believe.

Posted by: Lakergurl | April 29, 2007 at 02:32 PM

we settled for jumpshots again today...when they attacked the basket, they are successful today, but they are still settling on jumpers way too many times...

Posted by: lent | April 29, 2007 at 02:32 PM

The problem is when the Suns do a better job of denying the entry or sagging on penetration, the Lakers don't really have an answer. And then they're getting out of what they can do well. They don't really have the talent to throw a lot of different looks at the Suns for any stretch of time, and if the Suns play a little better- and they're doing it today- it's a tough order for the Lakers to win.

Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 02:32 PM

You want to here truth again - we have not team around Kobe. Evans total crap, Smush and go on.. Lamar good when he is healthy and he is not. Rest of it - NO TEAM!!! I hope Lakers upper brass see what we seeing....

Posted by: LAL_Fan | April 29, 2007 at 02:33 PM

C'MON LAKE SHOW!

Posted by: CBuck | April 29, 2007 at 02:33 PM

ON DEFENSE...EVERY LOOKS TOO RELAXED!

PJ IS GIVEN PLAYERS TOO MUCH LEEWAY ON DEFENSE. MO EVANS DIDN'T EVEN TRY TO STOP BARBOSA AND HOW CAN YOU KEEP HIM IN THE GAME WHEN HE'S NOT STOPPING PENETRATION ON ONE END AND THEN JACKING UP 3'S ON THE OTHER END.

WHAT HAPPEN TO KWAME?

IS HE THAT INJURED HE HAS TO REST FOR 8 MINUTES?

Posted by: gunner24 | April 29, 2007 at 02:33 PM

And there's a Suns run. We get Kobe killing himself to make a hoop, they make four passes, wide-open buzzer beater.

I'm not comfortable with how wide open Amare is getting. And Nash is gonna set that record, on our court, the way this is going. Our D sucks.

Posted by: Michael A | April 29, 2007 at 02:33 PM

I still say we have a hand in them playing not so well last time...this time it's up to us to duplicate that and we didn't. We gave up 80 points in 3 quarters! That's no defense!

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 02:34 PM

Smush and Luke are day and night. Smush jacked up 3 points when the team down by 8. Luke refuse to shoot and the worse is refusing Kobe pass. This team guys are retarted.

Go Lakers

Posted by: Eastern LA | April 29, 2007 at 02:34 PM

The only lakers player that play with willingness to WIN is KOBE.. the others just play like crap!!!! Luke 7 T.O??? no defensive intensity... Kobe need someone who can defense the Key Area better... hope they could put up something good in the last Q.
GO LAKERS

Posted by: kobe24 | April 29, 2007 at 02:34 PM

Why do we leave shooters wide open? Why?

I'd never do that, and I don't play professional basketball.

I don't get it.

God, I know it may sound silly to you, but it's not to me. I love the Lakers. I grew up with them. Chick Hearn was like a surrogate Grandfather to me. The Lakers mean a lot to me. I love Los Angeles. Los Angeles is my home. The Lakers (and the Dodgers) unites this disparate city. We need them. God, bless the Lakers today. Lead them to victory today.

Provide the team with the guidance, energy, and execution to win this game.

God, bring the Lakers to victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Amen.

Go Lakers.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 02:35 PM

Flop!

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 02:35 PM

Offensive foul against 3 defenders? Those pussy Suns, they flop better than they run the tempo.

Posted by: Voulnet | April 29, 2007 at 02:36 PM

WOW, these ref are unbeivable!!!

Posted by: mitchell | April 29, 2007 at 02:36 PM

The fix is in on those Kobe and Kwame "offensive fouls."

Posted by: Miguelinho | April 29, 2007 at 02:37 PM

THERE'S TOO MANY PEOPLE FLOPPING NOW!!!!

Posted by: gunner24 | April 29, 2007 at 02:37 PM

No!!! B.Cook in the 4th?? BAD SIGN!!! BAD SIGN!!!!
Come on phil... DO SOMETHING GOOD!!!!
GO LAKERS

Posted by: kobe24 | April 29, 2007 at 02:37 PM

at least we one 1 game i guess

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 02:37 PM

F I X E D

5 on 8. not going to happen.

2 offensive B.S. calls to start the 4th. uh huh. sure.

Posted by: J. Walter Weatherman | April 29, 2007 at 02:38 PM

What a F***ing ref. Barbosa was moving and Diaw was inside the restricted area! Dang! Go go go Lakers!!!!! Erase the ABC jinx.

Posted by: Lakergurl | April 29, 2007 at 02:39 PM

Uh oh...

Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | April 29, 2007 at 02:39 PM

what happened to our defense??????????????????????????????????

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 02:39 PM

THE NBA SUCKS @S*!!

WORST OFFICIATING EVER!!!!

Posted by: Johnny Bench | April 29, 2007 at 02:40 PM

"With this laker team, it's all about defense. The other night they showed it...in this game it was too easy. We're not seeing it"

Defense? Nuff said.

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 02:40 PM

steve nash got more assists than any player on his team has points...bad f^cking news

Posted by: Kiwi | April 29, 2007 at 02:40 PM

Oh, baby, do I have a Jackson Journal entry for tomorrow. I am going to break this game down like crazy.

Posted by: Michael Teniente | April 29, 2007 at 02:41 PM

WE'RE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Need big moves over the summer

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 02:41 PM

IT'S OVER!!!!

Posted by: gunner24 | April 29, 2007 at 02:41 PM

Where's the trap?

Maybe they listened to Mike T, who said the double-team trap on Nash wasn't part of the plan.

Thanks, Mike T.

Posted by: Miguelinho | April 29, 2007 at 02:42 PM

We're toast. Everything we do on offense seems forced, and we can't stop penetration anywhere. We need an unbelievable push right now.

Posted by: Michael A | April 29, 2007 at 02:42 PM

I HATE THE SUNS LESS THAN THESE REFS!

Posted by: Shane | April 29, 2007 at 02:42 PM

Wow, great game by the refs. The Suns could've stayed at their hotel and still one this one.

Thanks NBA for providing perhaps the most inconsistent sports experience available on television.

I still look forward to Steve's suspension for the next game. There will be hell to pay if he's allowed to suit up.

Posted by: J. Walter Weatherman | April 29, 2007 at 02:43 PM

Man, this is a remarkable test of faith for me.

Hard.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 02:43 PM

I don't know why PJ expects to get back in a game (defensively) with Cookie, extended minutes for Smush...and Mo Evans punking up like this. I counted at least 3 plays where he gambled instead of played D like we're paying him to.

Posted by: Faith | April 29, 2007 at 02:43 PM

faith - that's the coaches fault!!

Posted by: keifo | April 29, 2007 at 02:43 PM

GAME OVER..refs suck ass...I can't believe it..oh well it's the NBA ...if something doesn't change..which I don't think nothing will improve..then it'll be over with in the desert..

Posted by: drew | April 29, 2007 at 02:44 PM

The officiating sucks.

Posted by: Jon Kavulic | April 29, 2007 at 02:44 PM

Phil was outcoached AGAIN. That's THREE out of four games. It's desperation time now. Kobe needs to jack up about 10 three point attempts. Too late to slow the game down now.

Posted by: mitchell | April 29, 2007 at 02:44 PM

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ADIOS!! nice playing with you... LA LOSERS!!!

Posted by: theoriginaltarugo | April 29, 2007 at 02:44 PM

MIKE T,

I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY EVERYONE ON THE BENCH HAS TO PLAY!

EVEN PHOENIX, A TEAM THAT RUNS NONSTOP DOES NOT GO AS DEEP AS WE'RE GOING ON OUR BENCH!

Posted by: gunner24 | April 29, 2007 at 02:45 PM

One big difference is that L.O. isn't in (he's back now). Without him in the game, the defense suffers big time, b/c the drop off between him and the guys who replace him is too big, whether it's trying to trap off the screen, or closing out on the boards.

Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky |