A few Jazzy thoughts

Hollinger changes tune and now picks Lakers to win.

And why? Hollinger, "Because Jazz are a bunch of low class twerps"

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3380182&name=hollinger_john

can't wait.

If we win tomorrow, Lakers in 5, if not 6.
Hmm, OK that's not how predictions work.

Lakers in 5.
NO Mercy.

The only advantage the Laker's have that the Jazz have trouble with is the MVP. I hate Kobe but I'm glad he got the MVP. He is the best player in the NBA. I'll give you LA fans that much. If the Laker's beat the Jazz it will be because of Kobe because we don't have an answer for him. In the Stockton --> Malone days we didn't have an answer for Kobe's predecessor MJ. Although, Jordan was better than Kobe.

Kobe is the best player in NBA. But the JAZZ can steal beat the Laker's. We are a deeper team without the crybaby issues the Laker's are going through (AK found his spot). It will be nice to have the rematch against the SPURS...

We will still boo the Benedict Arnold. Boozer stuck around with his Kid going to a specialist. GO BOOZER!

AK,

While I found your assessment to be balanced and your conclusion reasonable (Lakers in six or seven). I'm going to disagree with some parts of the scope of your assessment.

I've been saying Lakers in six, but I think that five is just as likely, maybe moreso.

Why?

Intangibles. Intangibles. Intangibles.

And they are?

1) Mental toughness

2) Competitive spirit

Mental toughness: Phil Jackson's teams have traditionally been mentally tough, but this year's team is particularly so. Sloan is a fine coach, but there's a reason why Phil Jackson has got it done in the playoffs. The mental toughness we possess is crucial at those moments when the game could go either way. Utah is not very mentally tough. Why do I say that? Look at their away win/loss record. They have had such a fine season because they play so well at home. Why do they play so well at home? They NEED the psychological support of the fans to stay mentally tough. A team that needs that is not mentally tough. Remember Sacramento in their best years? Or even Portland during the Dunleavy Era? Same thing. Both these teams cracked under pressure against a highly competitive, confident, mentally tough team. We're going to see the same with Utah. Do they have better psychological fortitude than Denver? Absolutely. But it simply will not be enough.

Competitve Spirit: Kobe is on a mission this year, and it has become infectious for the team. Personally, I don't think I've ever seen a player THIS focused upon his goal of winning through leadership and outstanding personal play. People don't talk much about it, but Kobe has a level of competitive spirit on par with Chamberlein, Jordan, West, and Auerbach. And Phil Jackson's competitve spirit is of a similar intensity and drive. With the exception of Coach Sloan, Utah doesn't have ANYONE of a similar intensity, competitively speaking. Utah is a very good team, but, quite frankly, they just don't want it as badly as we do, and that makes a huge difference.

Lakers probably in five, but it could go six.

GO LAKERS!

Heh, nice references on the no talking front.

Matt Harpring is indeed a beast. He's quite willing to deliver a hard foul too. Be careful with that man.

And the bear, heh. I'll keep an eye out for that.

Luke Walton does play quite physically with that big frame of his, and he does so well. That can be used to our advantage, no doubt.

I believe we will expose the Jazz for not having a real center in this series. It doesn't matter if your starting SF is as good a shot blocker as AK-47 or if your PF is a beast like Boozer.
I believe this series will truly test our ability to defend the 3 pointer. We've been slow with our rotations and gotten a little trigger happy on double teams in the past. We're going to need to figure it out in this series.

And watch out for Ronnie Brewer. That guy's as good a pickpocket at CP3.

LOL, check the comments on hollinger's change of heart on the Lakers-Jazz series.

He's taking a beating. Firstly, he picks Kobe 4th on the MVP list, then he changes his mind.

The rabid hypocrisy-smelling, flip-flop hating zombie fans are tearing him to shreds.

And he's probably saying, "Stupid ESPN computer--This is all your fault!"

At last there will be Laker basketball. I've weaned myself off the blog all week for the same reason I've stopped watching all the political shows on cable. There's a limit to how much conjecture, predictions, and bloviating about any single subject one can absorb. The beauty of basketball is in the action, reaction, and drama of the game as it is played. I want Kobe to use the MVP Award for the regular season as a stepping-stone to the Playoffs MVP Award. To be greedy, anything less would be a disappointment. It's been a long week of waiting. I'm sensing the Lakers are ready. I hope the coach's message is: Stay hungry! Go Lakers!!!

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The Jazz will come out with a lot of momentum. I'm a bit nervous they'll steal Game 1. But we'll take Game 2 and Game 3 to reclaim home court. Game 4 to the Jazz, but we'll grab 5, then end it on their court.

My prediction: Pain.

I think the series will come down to who had the hottest hand from 3-point line. If Korver, Williams and Okur are knocking them down, it could get ugly. But if Vlad, Vujacic, Walton and Kobe get hot, we'll run away with it.

AK-

The Nuggets mascot Rocky also rides out on a chopper and it sure didn't help them any haha.

GO LAKERS

JWW-
I'm reposting this from a couple threads back:

I tried to send you an email, but it was bounced back. Anyway, the short version of what I wrote to you is that it's pretty simple- most people don't see the roll call as spam. Not everyone reads it, but that's true of many comments. Many enjoy it. There's no reason to make it stop. It's easy to scroll over.

As for a word limit, we have enough things to worry about in monitoring comments, from catching long URLs to foul language to abusive language to spam to worry about counting words or paragraphs. If someone posts something that is relevant and long, chances are it's going to be fine.

Hopefully you understand our position here, and why we made the decision we did. Hopefully it doesn't impact on your participation on the site. But I don't appreciate being threatened, that you're going to make this into trouble if we don't do it your way. We have a fun, vibrant community on this site, and periodically have to make decisions to keep it that way. This would be one of those times.

In the end, it's important to remember that this is a sports blog. It's not life and dealth. If you don't like a post, scroll through it.

BK

I just left a few lengthy and "damn impressive" if I do say so myself comments on the Jazz blog. I also invited them here to chat. Sorry if you don't like the challenge everyone, but I enjoy a little sparring now and again............

"Just wanted to throw out two cents worth on a few elements I think could be important." - AK--

Don't you think it is about time we adjust this for inflation. How about my "two bucks worth"........What do you think???

J. W. Weatherman

"...repeats prior posting of the same message under multiple threads or subjects."

Wow, that is desperation! (clever though!)

It would be quite easy to violate the "spirit" of the rule without violating the letter of the rule.

You will fail in your unrealistic quest to have the "roll call" banned. I am beginning to feel sorry for you though.

Mamba24 it's time!

J.W. Weatherman,
a weenie is one who dispite the fact that noone is interested in a rule, will insist on the rule being followed, having no other reason than his love of himself(that the rule gives him power to control others), and the love of rules, good, bad or otherwise.

you once said that Mamba24 was extremely selfish for posting the role call. sir, the role call was developed as a unifying reminder of what the Lakers are about and why we are fans during the dark days of summer when so many rumors and so much uncertainty surrounded the team. all of us on this blog entrusted Mamba24 with the job and requested to be included. you sir, are being selfish by continuing to bring forth bad vibes over it. don't you have something better to do with your life?

please don't be or become a weenie. i've always respected you and your posts. please don't disappoint me. i don't want to find out that you are a bitter, mean man. please let it go.....

What gives J.W. Weatherman? To BK's statement, I do not mind the roll call and sometimes if I haven't posted in a while, I check to see if I'm still on the list.

Anyway,
If the Jazz become too physical, I say we send Mbenga to execute some black belt judo chop on them.

I predict this series to be seven games, although I won't say who the winner is yet.

You don't need a Weatherman to know which way the wind blows.

Lakers in 5! I would be disappointed if we have to go 7 games to beat Utah, 6 is bearable and I think 4 is wishful thinking.

Hopefully the rust doesn't take too long to shake off tomorrow.

And and i want Boston to win tomorrow because I really want a shot at them in the finals...

Piont of order - the roll call is rarely a repeat of a prior post, because it includes the blogger of the day.

Thanks, AK!

Before tonight, I never got a real "hit" anytime I would google "Chief Bromden def Leppard bear motorcycle"!!!

Scout Inc.'s take on the Jazz-Lakers series

http://tinyurl.com/4p5qvl

Everyone seems to be picking the Lakers in 6 which require the Jazz to steal one in LA (unlikely in my opinion since the Jazz are a poor road team) or the Lakers losing the first two in Utah and the winning the third. I think the Lakers will hold serve, take one of two in Utah, and then beating a dejected Jazz team at Staples in game 5. I think 7 is more likely than 6 (going home down 3-2 the Jazz will be up and nearly as importantly the Jazz crowd will be even crazier than usual. So I'd say either 5 or 7 with 5 being more likely. A sweep is a long shot.

Wow, the SAS-NOH game is freakishly yellow.

I thought something was wrong with my TV for a second.

It would seem everyone wants a clever fan-made t-shirt with some theme now, just like last year's "We Believe."

I thought something was wrong with my tv for a second there!

Seriously J.W.W I have NO BEEF with you or your opinions, like everyone else here that posts, I'll "respect" your point of view, even if I disagree, solely because you are a LAKER FAN and as such, have found something very appealing and positive about the Kamenetzky Bros blog community that keeps you tuned in like the rest of us.

What bothers and saddens me is, both have asked politely and reasonably to "Let It Go". In the big scheme of things, it just isnt a BIG DEAL !!! By making it an ongoing issue, its now carried over into multiple threads and the general consensus is.. So What??? Scroll !!!

If I wake up and log on and nobody has copied a game day ROLL CALL.. Of course, I'll do it again, as will Milo, Charles, Edwin, Tom and at least 150 more.. its a tradition Mamba24 started, the KBros allowed..most enjoy.. End Of Story!! For what we have here, and being a total newbie with only 1 year under my belt to speak on it, I'm often times impressed with not only the freedom of expression and speech the Kamenetzkys dont censor, but also how the community itself, self polices its own.

I really dont wanna go all Rodney King and toss out "the line" but even if you dont agree, you have to RESPECT what the Blog Fathers have already spoke on and put an end to, by coming back with Terms of Service or whatever codes of conduct blah blah blah.. that to me, was totally disrespectful and gives the appearance of you straight out giving the KBros the finger and trying to tell them, how to run THEIR SHOW..

Its just wrong Man and I can see where this is going if all of us dont heed the advice and reasoning given earlier and Let It Go... Thanks J Dub..

Lets talk about how in the HELL David West missed that solo dunk in the 1st qtr and why hasnt B. Scott figured out Ginobli can KILL YOU !!!!! lmao Sunday cant come soon enough.. I'm out.. Night All..

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

Wow, fricking circus in New Awlins.

First the trouble with the powder on the ground. Now players are falling down left and right.

Flagrant 1, etc.

Lakers in 5....

Simply put,
- Hornets have no answer for Kobe
- Hornets have no answer for Pau on the Post

Those mismatches outweigh Deron over Fish/Farmar since more than likely Odom / Boozer is a push.

But still, it cant be understated how much of a mismatch Kobe has.... He can singlehandedly put the choke-hold on this team as he has done before many times...

JazzFanNemelka,
Fisher a benedict Arnold?

And Boozer isnt?

What about being sneaky on going back on a contract offer with the Cavs? That was the sneakiest move out there... CARLOS BENEDICT BOOZER!

nice ring to it, no?

Okay folks, enough. The decision has been made. I realize there really isn't any malice behind the posts, but there isn't really a need to keep piling on. We can work it out with JWW on our end. I'd just as soon stop talking about it.

Thanks.

BK

K-bros,

Did you delete one of my posts? If so, why???

Speaking of Smushie, I was at Champ's the other day, and they were unboxing at least a hundred Smushie jersey's....good quality but they still wanted $29.ninety-something for them, and I that's too much for a GAG gift.

Fisher a Benedict Arnold, heh. His membership on the Jazz is way more important than his relationship with his daughter and her keeping both of her eyes...

See, that's what's wrong with Jazz fans. No humanity. They're like dogs or Dubya. If you're not with me you're against me...

For the record, I don't think Boozer is a traitor either. He agreed initially to a deal with the Cavs that was completely unfair to him. His agent, common sense, and better offers gave him a better option and he took it. He deserved it. The Cavs had the chance to match a reasonable offer for his talents, but chose not to do so. Their loss. Not unlike the Clippers of old, or the Suns, some teams just don't try very hard to hold onto talent. The Cavs tried to screw Boozer by giving him a bargain basement extention. They deserved to have that blow up in their face.

Congrats to Kobe on a well deserved/overdue MVP award. I think Lakers in 5 (6 wouldn't suprise me either).

Although I don't post very often, I read the blog every day and have never had an issue with the roll call. I think it's great. Fires us all up together especially on game day.

JWW, don't know if you're aware but they invented a mouse with a scroll wheel on it. They really are quite an amazing achievment for mankind. with a simple roll of your index finger, it makes the roll call disapper!

With issues around the world like war, famine, terrorism, etc... You're worried about 2 secs of scrolling your mouse? and to the point where you're making a fool of yourself... please let it go. enough already

Wow.. Im impressed with the Spurs 1st half.. I thought they were gonna get smoked after N.O went up 8-0.. everyones talking about how the Pistons " turn it on" playoff time. Spurs do it pretty well but its funny knowing they WONT win a title this year due to repeatitis..

Humanamoly-

I wouldn't pay $5 for a Smush jersey.

Completely off topic but I miss Elden Campbell. Me and my dad used to make so much fun of him when I was little. He was a lot better then Smush though.

GO LAKERS

What kind of game do you guys think Lamar will have tomorrow? I think he won't have too many points but will have a lot of rebounds.

GO LAKERS

Humanamoly

Those are going for $139 on Ebay.

What store location?lol

Let me put it this way...

As an OB ("Original Blogger") there hasn't been a single time that a "roll call" or "bandwagon" hasn't made me smile.

These things are unifying factors in this blog and one of the primary reasons this is not a blog but a "blogmunity".

Three best elements of this blogmunity (as stated before)....

1) Intelligence (elements such as the K Brothers, LakerTom, JJ, Faith, pslakersfan, Rick Friedman, etc.)

2) Humor (elements such as bandwagons, K Brothers, maybe myself occasionally, etc.)

3) Enthusiasm (roll call!, Charles, justanothermambafan, etc.)

And no one's locked in a position. We all show varying degrees of insight, creativity, and passion.

From my position, if you are not a Hater nor a Troll, you are welcome in Laker Nation and should be appreciated for what strengths you have to give.

So give what you have to give and lets win this fricken championship!

BREAK!

GO LAKERS!

" I just left a few lengthy and "damn impressive" if I do say so myself comments on the Jazz blog. I also invited them here to chat. Sorry if you don't like the challenge everyone, but I enjoy a little sparring now and again............Posted by: pslakerfan"

PSLF, I think this one flew under the radar but once I read it, I couldnt stop laughing. I sure hope the Jazz fan below is the exception, not the rule. The only fact he/she posted was in the opening sentence, everything else is so insanely silly, by responding, it feels like I would be attacking one of Jerry's Kids and everyone knows, thats just not cool...

Jazz Fan Repost:
"Kobe is the best player in NBA. But the JAZZ can steal beat the Laker's. We are a deeper team without the crybaby issues the Laker's are going through (AK found his spot). It will be nice to have the rematch against the SPURS. We will still boo the Benedict Arnold. Boozer stuck around with his Kid going to a specialist. GO BOOZER!"- Posted by: JazzFanNemelka

CTFU.... Sorry, I just couldnt help it

It disturbs me how strong a second half team the Hornets are, considering how young they are. I don't like it one bit.

GO LAKERS!

WOW I put on the SA-NO game and I almost can't bear to watch anymore round ball until Sunday at 12:30--- it's been a long week and I just wanna focus on our game now-- I'm gonna sleep good knowing that the RING is within our sights........ GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!! lakers in 5

I think by Kobe finally getting MVP.. despite the lay off, its not only got him fired up, but the whole team is more than likely feeding off this so the rest will probably only affect the 1st qtr in terms of timing tomorrow but I'm pretty certain the Jazz wont "still" (see jazz fans post above) game 1.. I'm on the record, I have LA in 5..

Benjamin,

Good comment on the jazz fans.
But I think a better analogy than the "Dogs/Dubya one you used would be the now famous Rev. Wright....."A bunch of old religious fools.

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Troll sightings over here already.....just remember:

Identify the troll, wound the troll, starve the troll.

I can't wait for tomorrow! It's going to be a great series, but being the Laker fan that I am I pick Lakers to take it in 4-5. I know - I may be delusional and 5 may be more likely, but I still have to (secretly) hope for the sweep! I think our guys are mentally tougher and we have the better bench. The home court advantage will of course be big especially for our young guys, so the crowd will psych them back up when the Jazz make their runs. This series will tough, but Lakers are up for the challenge. Kobe is focused, fired up and as the newly enthroned MVP he's going to come out strong & have the guys ready to go - you can take that to the bank!

JWW - hope they find a cure soon (if you're still dying). You're a valuable blog member, even if a bit cranky sometimes! I usually love looking for your posts - unless I scroll past them - LOL! Just messing with you, man.

GO LAKERS!

THE BEAN FOR FINALS MVP OR NO PEACE!

NO CHAMPIONSHIP - NO PEACE!

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Posted by: J.W. Weatherman | May 03, 2008 at 06:58 PM

Give it up JWW

Any new comment added makes it a new post.
Please for your sake (don't develop ulcers) focus on Lakers and not what other bloggers post unless of course you want to disagree on a point.

But to disagree whether you like what they post is insane.

Please chill and don't bust a gasket please.

I know it is an extremely small sample, but I feel a little vindicated with my comment yesterday that Tim Duncan was a little overrated. 5 points tonight, nice Tim, nice.....

Hornets?

arrgh....

I meant the Jazz!!!

It's all the same!

Oh yeah, the hate for Fish from Utah fan makes me sick! Hey Utah Fan! I'm still waiting for you to thank us for letting you rent D. Fish for a season. The thing I always here them say is "how is L.A. closer to his daughters doctor in NY?" Or "We have great doctors here in Utah" Sour grapes all the way. Fisher was LOVED while he was here in Salt Lake and now the fans have turned their back on someone who gave them one of their best moments in the history of their franchise. Classless! It should be mentioned that the PA announcer has to repeatedly remind the fans to not throw things on the court, but they inevitably do just about every game anyway. The one saving grace at the games is Laker Nation is large and proud. Lots of So Cal transplants like myself here.

I am a Jazz fan that regularly comments on Jazz blogs (including My Utah Jazz)

Let me give my opinion on just a few Laker players:

Fish - One of those guys you hate on the opposing team and love on your own. He is a very heady player that plays defense with one tactic in mind - draw calls (and by that I mean flop like his life depended on it). Believe me, Lakers fans - we experienced it firsthand last year when he got torched for 40+ by multiple SG's in the league. He simply sucks at defense. My biggest fear is that Deron gets in early foul trouble on the road, since Fisher folds like a cheap suit when there even appears to be contact.

Walton - Not much has been said about this guy on the Jazz blogs, but I respect his ability as a crafty offensive player (draw the defense and pass to the open man) and his willingness to draw charges on defense. He could be a major factor off the bench in this series if the Jazz don't take him seriously.

Turiaf - Love to hate him, but would love to have him on our team as well. He played well in the last meeting between these two teams in Utah because he's not afraid to bang for offensive boards and he can make the bunnies around the basket. He's the counter to our Millsap, and I see him getting off the bench in this series over Mbenga.

Rad-Man - The Jazz have a history of not closing out on 3-point shooters, and Vlad-Rad also has the ability to put the ball on the floor. With that said, I am less concerned about him than I am about Walton because Vlad is afraid of physical play. Our mission as Jazz bloggers is to lure him out on for a rough time on the Utah slopes as soon as he flies out for Game 3.

Gasol - This guy plays with a lot of heart, but I am not worried because we have a secret mind weapon. You see, Pau and his Spanish buddies felt pain and anguish of the deepest depths when they got shocked by Russia in the Euro Championship Finals this past summer. For those that don't know what I'm talking about, go here (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/europe/2007-09-17-championship_N.htm/). Bottom line, AK-47 was a dynamo on both ends of the floor and led a motley-crew group to an improbable 1-point win in Madrid. The entire Spanish team was shocked to the core (I mean, just look at Pau in that photo). Given the way that Gasol plays with his emotions on his sleeve, the sight of Kirilenko might just send him tail-spinning back to misery in the form of sub-50% shooting at the foul line. Remember, the Jazz have not played the Lakers with Pau this year yet. Jazz-men, your mission is to foul him as hard as you can to send him to the line, and then we'll have AK-47 and maybe even Fesenko go whisper a few lines of Russian into his ear.

John Hollinger does his best to knock down Boston's efforts in the first round:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2008/columns/stor

y?columnist=hollinger_john&page=celticsflaws_080503
A pretty good job in exposing not only Garnett's weak 4th quarter play, but Doc Rivers and his erratic coaching.

The Lakers can handle the Jazz.

We can handle the Jazz fans.

They'll come here, be irrational, biased and annoying, maybe troll a bit, and some might stay for a bit and eventually contribute in a fun way (sonnybelfast).

JWW, it is now Sunday, a game day. For your convenience on a short post, I dedicate this post to you as the Blogger of the Day. Because it is your day, no names will be written down. Just you, no waste of time, nothing to scroll down.

Now can we go back to the Lakers without any further discussions on the roll call. Let us bury the hatchet and unite under one team.

I hope you will grant this simple request. Go Lakers

Bynum's doctors say two weeks, Bynum says a month or better yet, net season.

This guy needs to toughen up and play.

Poodle.

Wes

Jazz is going to sweep the Lakers. Defense always win. Lakers defense sux. They gave more than hundred points per game. AK will terrorize Kobe. e wont let him get a shot. Deron W is the assasin. Jazz in 4. Clips 2009!

Of course, all Lakers get along when youre winning. No frustration yet. Will see how Kobe holds up when they face a real team like the Jazz. Kobe wins MVP that means he will be curse, no ring....like Nash U Nowitzki. I hope the Celitcs lose too. Either Chris Paul will win the Real Ring this not just an MVP trophy....what?!!!!!

Mamba24,

Where are you? Dude don't be unfair, you supposed to Honor me in your roll call tonight, right? I have ballons, cake and ice cream ready to celebrate here. All these will be wasted if I don't get the honor tonight.

Anyway, I'm just kidding. I don't deserve to be one of the honorable mentioned here in the blog. But please Mamba24 don't turn your back from us, not today nor tomorrow. We are one happy big family here. Don't listened to those black sheeps of our family, they are just jealous as nobody likes to read their post.

The Jazz wold play their usual physical play against the Lakers. Lakers' role players (Vlade, Sasha and Jordan) will need to make those open shots to prevent the Jazz from double/triple team Kobe. The key player in this series is Lamar. He need to contain either Boozer or Okur. FIsher will has a handful with DW as well. I'm in Bangkok at the moment which is bad news since they don't televise the live Lakers game over here. I will monitor the game from my computer....I'll be back in time for game 2.

Lakers in 6 (I'm being realistic here, the Jazz is much better than the Nuggets.

Humanamoly

Those are going for $139 on Ebay.

What store location?lol

Posted by: Fairweather Fatty | May 03, 2008 at 09:07 PM
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Check that. I didn't see the decimal point. They are going for $1.39 per jersey. lol

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Posted by: complex brotha |

AK/BK said stop piling on...and yet people still commenting/piling on Weatherman..Hmmmm..kinda strange. Well since everybody else Is doing it..then this post should go through as well. Why I gotta listen to a bunch of people begging for one man to post? Am I taking Weathermans side..YES!!! Why?? Cuz I still have to read from people name "The spirit of Mamba"..or "The Ancient Ghost of Mamba"..oh my bad..i meant to say..Please..please..please Mamba..were are you..i need your roll call..i gotta have it..i won't eat unless there's a roll call" Is this provoking..YES!!..but adding "FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT DONT LIKE LONG POST OR WONT SCROLL DOWN" then including a roll call afterward is provoking also..and spiteful...and if this post don't go through then say "Hello Double Standard"

There is tough, and there is 'Lakers Tough'

Utah is a physically tough team. The Jazz players have completely bought into Coach Sloans system. They will give it their all. They will play hard nose D. They will hold, grab, flop, and cheat. They will do whatever it takes to win.

They believe, the end justifies the means.

But, I noticed in the Houston series, they lacked at times the most important kind of toughness. The type that closes out and wins the close games. In the 4th, they struggled to move the ball, take and make the shot, and looked confused. Simply, they lacked the mental toughness to overcome the adverse situation.

The Lakers have been accused of being soft. You bang with them, and they back down. They lose their heads if it doesn't go the way they drew it up on the board.

The example people point too is the Celtics game in December. The Celtics pushed, shoved, grabbed, got away with it, and the Lakers melted.

I feel that was the game, that changed the Lakers season. They were playing good, but they lacked the mental toughness to compete with the big boys of the NBA. And the Lakers knew it. So, they built off that game and looked for opportunities to improve, and they did.

How much so? Look at two primary examples.

Game #3 Denver - The Nuggets were down two, and looked to film on how to beat the Lakers. Old Red Aurbach Celtics stuff. If you can't beat him fair, then cheat and maim them. Take 'em down, hurt them, throw elbows, try to end players careers, get them mad, and you will win. Because a mad team, out of control loses focus, and loses the game, and maybe the series.

Denver tried hard, and I'm sure they made Red proud, but this time it failed. The Lakers did the hardest and most difficult thing they could do. They did nothing. That takes a certain kind of toughness, mental toughness.

The results? It backfired on Denver. They were the ones who lost composure, they became well, madder, not the Lakers. They lost their focus, the game, and the series.

Game #4 Denver - Now we got a game. Denver has given up on the 'hurt them, and they will break' strategy.
Its now late in the 4th, both teams are trading baskets. The crowd has gone wild, the atmosphere is frenzied.

It come down too, which team crumbles from the pressure? The odds are, the visiting team cracks first and loses.

Now there is Denver tough, and there's Lakers tough. The Lakers amid all the screaming and yelling, quietly executed with precision their offense. Denver tried to match, but it was they, that wilted under the pressure.

This is why my prediction for this series is so one sided for the Lakers.

Utah is very good team. But they lack the right kind of toughness to win a close series. And you know what they say, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going".

And that's why I say, "There is tough, and there is Lakers tough."

Lakers in five.

Poll:

Have any of you gone to the Jazz blog to make predictions?

Sorry AK

But you're smoking crack on your prediction.

Utah's a terrible road team, they won't steal 1 at Staples.

Game 1&2: Tthat's +2 for the Lakers

Game 3&4: The Lakers are an excellent road team, I'll give the Lakers +1

Game 5: Back in LA, cya later Jazzers +1

I'm hoping for a sweep but I'll be disappointed if it goes beyond 5.

Moneyman Memo,

Dude, you guys want to be us. The thing I hate about Jazz fans (like Kings fans) is the profound inferiority complex you guys have. You guys hate us because you so badly want to be us. It's really disturbing.

GO LAKERS!

Before Rd. 1 started the Lakers broke the 55 wins goal set by the LakerTom's whack jobs buddies for the last two years.

Denver was swept. AI said: "They're really good, too many poisons in their team." Absolutely true, not only the team but also in their blog.

Before Rd 2, the MVP rumor has been released by technology through email, blogs and links. No official confirmation from David Stearns, he could be suspended before the award's ceremonies.

Utah Jazz is next. Next blood to be shed on the road to Championship.

To all Laker fans and players, keep an eye on the ultimate objective.

UNITY UNDER ONE ASPIRATION - O'BRIEN TROPHY

ps. Put Boozer and Williams on a leash....make them obey (from Mike T. in dementia lol!)

Good Morning, Laker Nation!

A GOOD DAY! GAME DAY! THE DROUGHT IS OVER! LET THE REIGN COME IN THE FORM OF COUNTLESS BASKETS AGAINST THE POORLY NAMED UTAH JAZZ!

I read today's article on Derek Fisher and it made me sad and angry. We need to feed the Utah Jazz and their classless fans their just karma by breaking their spirit. Visciously booing Derek Fisher for his love for his daughter and the suffering he has experienced at her side is unforgivable.

This series is a matter of principle. And that principle is standing up for your teammate, the Great Derek Fisher, a man of pure class, and leaving the fans of Utah forlorn and hopeless.

Today we win. Wednesday we win. In Utah we win.

GO LAKERS!

Toad - present and accounted for SIR! Ready to kick butt & take names! Ready to destroy the Jazz to start us off right in this series! Ready to defend the name of our dear Fish against these classless trolls! (Man - wasn't that the tackiest, ugliest, most inhumane response to a great family man's decision to support his family that you've EVER heard from not only the fans but the owner??? Unbelievable.....sad.....)

Anyhoo - thank you Toad & complex brotha & Laker Nation for supporting our dear Mamba24 & carrying on the great traditions of this award winning blog. It's a joy to come on the site every day & check out what's going on & add my own comments & observations. Thank you K-Bros for helping us maintain our "blogmunity"!

Now - GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE BEAN FOR FINALS MVP OR NO PEACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO CHAMPIONSHIP - NO PEACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good morning Laker family around the Globe,

GAME DAY! Excitement. We are ready and so is our team. Go Lakers!

By the way, I'm a little concerned that after today's article in the L.A. Times on Pau Gasol that Pau's not going to be getting enough sleep during the playoffs. Every single female Lakers fan is going to be throwing their panties at him at any given opportunity.

PAU! STAY FOCUSED!

GO LAKERS!

"They don't want to see us. They want to be us."
Posted by: never | May 03, 2008 at 01:35 PM

Psssst, Jazz fans here and Moneyman Memo,
this doesnt surprise us, how many titles have the jazz won? like umm EVER? CheckMate....

F.Fatty - "There is tough, and there is Lakers tough." Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' 'bout!!!!!!! Excellent summation Fatty - I hadn't really thought of it in those terms before looking at the last series. Thanks for that post!

lakeraholic - regarding roll call - WE LIKE IT, WE LOVE IT, WE WANT SOME MORE OF IT!!!!!!!! And - we'll take it from Toad, or complex brotha or whoever else wants to post it until our friend Mamba24 comes back to claim his rightfull place as "director of the flow of the force" for the Laker Nation blogmunity we have here. (You know you like seeing your name on there too - be honest now!!!!!!!)

GO LAKERS!

The name Jazz is misnomer...

Lakers came from 1000 lakes of Minnessota, it was reduced to few lakes in LaLaLa land. How about Utah? Is there something jazzy about the dry land? Well, there is a salt lake, a winter place in the Wabash mountains, canyonlands in the east, there is nothing jazzy out there. In the rural Utah, some men hide from their many wives skirts. Well, the name Jazz came from New Orleans Jazz, the home of Pistol Maravich, then the team moved to Utah in 1979, to replace the Utah Stars of ABA in the early seventies. When they joined the NBA they continued the name Jazz in Utah. They trade everything in NBA from teams, coaches, players etc. Someday AK/BK will be ambitious they will also trade this blog to another team like New York??? According to Wikipedia, N/O NFL team adopted the name Saints while Utah got the name Jazz, they should be trading names back, it should be Utah Saints referring Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints while goes back to its proper place instead stinging Hornets. Ironically, Lakers should also be renamed the team to Lakers Freeways or Lakers Smog to describe the area. huh? lmao!!!

Too much ado with names, let's go back to basketball.

justanothermambafan, toad G'Mornin Fam...
No thanks needed, seriously, I'm so thankful of how our season and team has done, everything else is gravy!!! lol. we do what we do but its funny as hell this AM.. I made some seattles best coffee.. sat down fired up the tube and checked in.. got on the puter and looked in here, read Rick's explanation on how he handled last week and I'm LMAO cuz I did just the opposite and its no wonder I'm a Mess!!!!!!! Buwahahahahaha I overloaded on The KBros and MSNBC to the point where.. I just feel like a caged Lion ready to attack... Thank God I'm praying for an upset in game 1 today so I'm interested or I might go to a Wal Mart and punch someone !!!!! (j/k )

I wouldnt mind seeing them called the Utah Mormons.. Or Utah Mountain Tops.. I think it'll be pretty cutting edge

T minus 3 hours and counting..............

In the meantime - GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Before the first game is played, Lakers already won the nod of the owner of Utah Jazz, Larry Horne Miller. He is all Hollywood. We need just need Spielberg, Nicholson, Denzel, Garcia and some of our TV celebrities prodding him to give up the fight. Why?

Here are his business dealings aside from the Utah Jazz. According to Wikipedia, Miller is also the owner of an automotive dealership, and a variety of other business ventures including Prestige Financial, Jordan Commons, Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theatres, KJZZ-TV, Miller Motorsports Park, the FANZZ chain of sports apparel stores, and the EnergySolutions Arena (previously called "Delta Center"). Miller attracted national media attention when he pulled the movie Brokeback Mountain from his Megaplex Theatres in early 2006.

Not much to do with Utah interests, he's more of a Culver City mogul, these are all Hollywood, so we can safely say, we own the owner of Utah Jazz. He could pay Deron Williams and Boozer extra bonus to give up the fight!(LOL,what a correlation?)