Now you all know why I've called Ron "Our Test" the whole season. He tested both our patience and our tickers last night. But we (and he) passed the test. Now we must wait for the next one.

And another big game for D-Laker last night.

As hard as I've been on him, I have to give credit to Vujacic for playing Dragic well in stretches, doing the little things on defense, and even hitting a bucket.

I can live with the Suns' bench playing well, as long as the starters aren't killing us.

PS -- as much as I hate to say it, the C's will win in 6.

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Great win last night!

The refs tried to give Phoenix the game but it's not happening. They say we're lucky, well we gonna ride that luck to 'ship # 16!

We played 5 against eight for big stretches of the game and still won. Dave Stern and his posse of refs can't take it from us, we'll have to give it to them and Kobe already said nothing will suffice but another championship.

We got this!

Go Lakers!!!

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Please send your remittance to Fatty's Cayman Islands offshore bank account. Posted by: Fatty | May 28, 2010 at 08:51 AM
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Mine's in the mail already FATTY! LMAO!!
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A word about the officiating... #$(*&

@LakerLass

Totally, the team was celebrating Ron more than the victory to be sure. I have no doubt some Phoenix player or coach will say, 'Hrm, well, it was, um, inappropriate and we'll use that as motivation, hrm,'cause, you know, it's not like they won a championship or anything.'

Actually random Phoenix player or coach in my mind, we've won 16 more of them then you have. We weren't celebrating a championship, we were celebrating a man who has overcome and given up so much just to fianlly become a Laker and play with Kobe. We were celebrating his tenacity, his stubbornness, his timeliness.

That's all, we'll celebrate some more on Saturday.

VMan -

Post game interview........

"My heart sank as I hopelessly watched Ron's shot go up, bounce gently on the rim, then falling through as the red light came on. I stood there, speechless, knowing there was nothing else I could do to change the outcome of the game."

- Salvatore, NBA ref

Nash has played some gems, but that was art. A loss art.

Fatty,

Haha. Salvatore's initials say it all.

and btw: that's the kind of insightful, inside reporting we've been missing 'round here.

Finally, since it's the last day of the semester here at LBCC and I'm feeling good, here's some classic humor to keep us all in good spirits:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNkUtBa3_RI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J6OEEbZ9Ko&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTLVYK3SwWM&feature=related

Hooray, hooray, hooray!

Still better with Ariza -- ron ron is a bricklayer big time.

Interesting. No doubt, this Suns team is very similiar to the Sacramento Kings teams of the early 2000's-- incredible 3 point shooting, non-st0p offense. And yet this Laker team still wins.

Interesting.

I didn't think the Suns could sustain such shooting 3 games in a row, but they did. They're very much due for a average to poor shooting game, and it should happen game 6. However, this may not occur.

I'm starting to change my assessment of what could be a potential Lakers/Boston finals. Although Cleveland and Orlando are competent teams, neither are as tough, offensively, as Okl and Phoenix. Consequently, I really believe the Lakers have had a tougher time so far than either Boston or Orlando. Likewise, IF ( a big if) the Lakers can close out the Suns, I will change my assessment of the Finals.

If the Lakers beat the Suns, I don't see either Boston or Orlando beating them. The Lakers have tangled with two very difficult teams in Oklahoma and Phoenix; I just don't see Orlando or Boston matching those teams' offensive firepower. Yes, Boston will bang you, but if we have a semi-healthy Bynum, and a mentally stabalized Pau, a determined and focused Odom, and throw Powell in there, we should be able to handle Boston, whose front line is hurting.

Rondo, who has been incredible, is no tougher than Deron from Utah, or Nash. Ray Allen is no tougher than Fry or the numerous other outside shooters from the Suns (and the Thunder, for that matter). And if we play Boston, we'll have home court advantage.

As far as Orlando, this is a team hanging on the threads. If Orlando makes it to the finals, I'll go as far as saying the Lakers could sweep them. No need for much analysis here.

In conclusion, based on assessments, IF THE LAKERS BEAT THE SUNS, I truly believe they will beat either Boston or Orlando in the finals.

So this upcoming game 6 will the most important game this season...

The Infamous El Guapo - "ifs"

The Suns have the longest record of "ifs" than any team in NBA history.

42 years of 'almost won' and 'should've won', "if" something different had happened.

Que lastima! To be a Suns fan....

Correction: I called the series in 6 after the Lakers lost game THREE

Gotta give PJ some credit.
That last play he drew up, for Kobe to send a high arcing pass to Ron breaking towards the hoop, wow.
He did draw it up that way didn't he?

Hate those biased announcers. If that's the way they are going to be then they may as well make it so that for each home game the team gets to use their own announcers so at least the bias gets shared. Barkley looked more disappointed than the Suns team, what an oaf.

That being said, can't even stay mad about that, was just too nice of a win. Wish that was the last game, gotta give those Suns some credit, they don't got no quit in 'em. Suns are better than Celtics or Magic, just like last year the Nuggets were probably better than Orlando, great preparation for the finals.

Was fun watching Sasha for a change, played some tough minutes and didn't pick up any fouls.

Great to be able to see Ron and the team celebrate Rons good fortune.

Rebounds a key to game 6.

FEARless,

>>> Rick, Fish was talking about championship sacrifice. Ron is still making his.

Outstanding!! Beautiful and poignant observation. I stand corrected, and thank you.

Fatty,

The wire transfer from my offshore account to yours is in process.

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What a game! PHX played awful in the first half and I never really thought the SUNS would win, but I did think it had a good chance of going to OT. Credit Artest for the timely rebound.

The SUNS competed toward the end which I thought was great. You've got to love the banked-in 3 by J-Rich...pure drama.

Well, it's down to 2 more games now. I have a feeling we'll be looking at a Game 7. PHX showed it can get a win in Staples (a lucky bounce, a few more FTs) but it's gonna take a big effort to get there. We ain't done yet!

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He played great last night.

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"Well, it's down to 2 more games now"

I hope the Suns have that attitude and look past the next game. Its one game at a time in my book....

I like how the media, except for say, Colin Cowherd, is counting out the Lakers.

Listen, luck is a favorable random or chance event. The Lakers are 4-0 in playoff games decided by 3 or less this season.

I'll take luck 4 times, lol.

BTW, its not luck that when a shot like that goes up, our bigs are by the basket. On many occasions through the 3peat, Kobe would have the ball in his hand for the last second decisions, with Shaq, HoGrant, or whatever, by the basket.

Robert Horry, however, is the lone exception. And by his resume, there's a reason I'd have him sitting at the 3 point line with the game on the line.

As Ron said on the last shot, he used his strength and weight on the last play to get position.

That is one reason why the Lakers brought him in. Refs let players play rough around the basket at the end of the game. Richardson fouled him, but the call is seldom made.

It was the battle of the strongest and toughest. And Ron and the Lakers won.

To say it was luck, shows a lack of understanding of the game.

It's a little frustrating to know that bryant stepped out of bounds before his final shot...but that call probably can't be made with his star power.

It's a little frustrating to know that bryant stepped out of bounds before his final shot...but that call probably can't be made with his star power.

Posted by: BUTLER | May 28, 2010 at 10:50 AM

hee hee hee hee haw

It's a little frustrating to know that bryant stepped out of bounds before his final shot...but that call probably can't be made with his star power.

Posted by: BUTLER | May 28, 2010 at 10:50 AM
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We have a winner for the Reader Whine of the Day

It's a little frustrating to know that bryant stepped out of bounds before his final shot...but that call probably can't be made with his star power.

Posted by: BUTLER | May 28, 2010 at 10:50 AM

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yo PUNK, the same rumor was on the AZ CEntral site last night until one of the Phoenix fans acknowledged that in the re-play it is CLEAR that KOBE is INBOUND. no infraction

now the issue of not watching the re-PLAY with U and other Funs is that the replay also shows Hill grabbing Kobe's shirt and Nash fouling

grow up

and if you did not know, MM jinxed the Suns while giving you the comment of the day. enjoy

It's a little frustrating to know that bryant stepped out of bounds before his final shot...but that call probably can't be made with his star power.

Posted by: BUTLER | May 28, 2010 at 10:50 AM
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Butler The LA Times Laker blog version of South Park's Butters

"Who's the boy that can laugh at a storm cloud?
Turn a frown into a smile for free?
Who's the kid with a heart full of magic?
Everyone knows it's Butler!
Butler: That's me!

Who's the boy with the eyes full of wonder
Who thinks being yourself is the best thing to be?
Who's that rascal with the tweezers in his pocket?
Everyone know it's Butler!
Butler: That's me!

Jumpin' in puddles, skippin' down the hallway
And he goes to petting zoos. He loves Stevie Gnash.
Butlers: "GNASH!"

Who's the tike with the cutest little dimples,
Battin' his eyes at every puppy he sees?
If you look inside yourself, you might be surprised when you find A little boy named Butler!
Butler: That's me! Yeah."

Nash doesn't just travel, he takes extended vacations.
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And Derek Fisher played like a champ last night! Posted by: ladyJem24 | May 28, 2010 at 10:51 AM
DIDN'T HE ! TELL IT J24!!!
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Even Kobe's buzzer missers (??) are clutch in the post season. If he had made the one in OKL series there would have been more than a couple second left in the game, ample time for Westbrook or Durant to get a decent shot off. And if he just missed the one last night like all his other misses, the ball would've bounced off the rim, time will expire and OT will follow. This post season looks more and more like a path of Destiny.Posted by: vanbinh | May 28, 2010 at 10:32 AM

OUT FREAKIN STANDING!!
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"WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNIN'!!!!!"

GOOD MORNING CRUE!!!!! WHAT... A... GAME!!

Man, throughout the game I thought that I was gonna burst a capillary and die of a brain aneurysm.

Artest: "If the Lakers don't win the Finals, then you can blame me, I'm the only thing that has changed here.." Rembember, YOU said that. We LOVED Ariza but we can LOVE YOU TOO! Bring that HUNGER and DESIRE that you profess to have regarding winning your first Ring. Show us ALL why you make THIS team so TOUGH!!!

Well RON RON, you DID IT!!! Today WE LOVE YOU FOR SURE!!!

No matter what A WIN IS A WIN!!!

But I gotta tip my cap to 'em. Because they put up a helluva fight, did everything that they could and no matter how hard they tried...
the REFS still couldn't keep the LAKERS FROM WINNING!!!!

Hey Suns Fans, go ahead and keep telling yourselves that this loss doesn't hurt and believe that you'll get us in Phoenix, 'cuz if history is any indicator, the LAKERS LOVE and I mean LLOOOVVEEE to close out a series on the ROAD... BELIEVE IN THAT!

Wow !!! Two Reader of Day quality comments and it’s not even noon yet. More top of the line insights. Posted by: LakerTom | May 28, 2010 at 11:25 AM
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PS-Being a Lifetime Yankee fan as well, I'm used to the hate, ha, ha!

if history is any indicator, the LAKERS LOVE and I mean LLOOOVVEEE to close out a series on the ROAD... BELIEVE IN THAT! Posted by: HalosAnt | May 28, 2010 at 11:30 AM
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Good Morning HalosAnt. I BELIEVE, YES I BELIEVE!!!!
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Hey Amit, I think you may well have a point there.

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(01) JUSTANOTHERMAMBAFAN - OWNER - I can't believe that ending. REDEMPTION is sweet. I love me some RonRon
(02) APPOLO C. VERMONT – DRIVER - That's Ron Artest, that's why he is a great player and one of a kind.....kudos to Sasha I am happy to see him play again, I think somehow he disrupted the flow of the game with regards to Suns 2nd unit..LAKERS IN 6...
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Mamba24 -

I want a good seat on that bandwagon, preferably next to justanothermambafan. With this caption. "Pinch me justanothermambafan. I think I'm dreaming!"

Altogether now! We are the Freakin Los Angeles Lakers! Winners of 15 NBA Championships!!! We coming for you Steve Nash, Jared Dudley, Amare Stoudemire, Loopy Lopez and the rest of you fools who think you got a chance!This is our time! This is our season! Posted by: Fan of the Mamba | May 28, 2010 at 08:52 AM
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RABBLE RABBLE!!PUNCTUATION MARKS ELEVENTY!!!

Posted by: PHX Bigdog | May 28, 2010 at 11:43 AM
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Take it easy there little guy...you're gonna have an aneurysm.

Well if his teammates suck how did they win last year, and get to the finals the year before. If Nash's teammates are so good why doesn't he have any rings?

It is also pretty simple that he shot the ball because thats how the play was desgined. Do you not know basketball? Or what set play looks like?

On a side note. Do you see what I did? To ask a question you or make an exlaiming remark you only need one punctuation mark at the end your sentences.

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(02) FATTY - ALT/DRIVER - "Pinch me justanothermambafan. I think I'm dreaming!"
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(05) HALOS ANT - RIDING SHOTGUN -
(06) MAMBA24 – Ron Ron go on with your Bad Self!!
(07) XYZ - REFEREE - i think we were all watching the same game last nite, right??....ron ron's basket was not luck, it was a smart basketball play....he knew the shot was going to be short, so he positioned himself to retrieve the ball and shoot it....that is what is known as a good basketball play.....jrich's 3-pt shot from straight ahead but so off that it hits the backboard and drops in....now THAT IS LUCK!!!......please know the difference......

TJ Simers here actually writing something funny,

"NOTHING LOOKS more out of place at this playoff time of year than a bunch of people dressed in Clippers jerseys.

The idea was to get Clippers' fans together before Game 5, and let LeBron James know they want him, all 12 or so of them when I was there showing LeBron the kind of crowd the Clippers usually draw."

So Coby wasn't out of bounds? That was the last I heard last night.

“because Kobe is a whiny, selfish, little bitch, alleged rapist.
Who cares about a ball hog like him that got bailed out after his
AIR BALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: PHX Bigdog | May 28, 2010 at 11:43 AM
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Tomorrow’s Reader Comment of the Day for sure. More valuable observations and insights from a troll.

Butler,

Did Steve Nash travel? No better question how many times did he travel? In the first quarter he hits Derek Fisher's arm while shooting his shot and then promptly falls down, did he commit an offensive foul on the shot? Or does he deserve an academy award nomination? Here's one more, if you lose can you then say it's because the ref's didn't make a final call for you guys to win the game? They tried to give it to you, but Karma is a bitch!

Just wait until Saturday, you ain't seen nothing yet!

And to RonRon, you have found a place in Laker History! And to quote D Fish quoting Phil Jackson. "You don't have to chase the moment, Play right, and the moment will find you." Posted by: CJ GoLakers | May 28, 2010 at 12:20 PM
SO SAY WE ALL!
LET IT BE SAID LET IT BE WRITTEN LET IT BE DONE

Mamba24,

I'm thinking I might like to invest in that Bandwagon business of yours.
They seem to be flying off the lot like hotcakes!!
I'm also in the market for one.
Looking for a little used, low mileage model that's big enough to hold all the Laker players including the Laker Girls.
It needs to have these really big obnoxious speakers so when I ride around town I can really crank it up for this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVrzITzxSDU&feature=related

It needs to have these really big obnoxious speakers so when I ride around town I can really crank it up for this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVrzITzxSDU&feature=related Posted by: Art - FL Lakers Fan | May 28, 2010 at 12:34 PM
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Lol That'll work Art! Lol!
Mamba24

Mamba24 in the house!

Double M- "The Lakers Scene" on the L.A. Times. In the past you could post cool Lakers pix.

Amit,

Thanks for the question. I agree with your concern regarding tired legs late in games, but the Lakers must suck it up and play smarter. Besides LO, our bench needs to give us more and sustain leads and momentum enabling our starters to rest more. To be honest with you, I still don't like our defensive approach and we should take our chances with their outside shooting by shutting down the lane and clogging the paint. Make them take contested jump shots, but crowd the paint because the Suns have been having a parade to the free throw line. I would much rather take my chances making them strictly a jump shooting team than allowing them to waltz into the lane and get calls.

Vujacic's remarks "He's much younger than I am and I never heard of him when I was back home" seems rather mean-spirited since "the kid on the other team" (Dragic) is only two year's younger and in recent years they were both on the Slovenian National Team. Or, at least until last year when Dragic made the national team and Vujacic didn't! Sounds more like sour grapes.