Playoff Matchup Round 2: Lakers (2) vs Mavericks (3)

Fisher needs to go with Phil. He's washed up and inept, his only plus is his in-depth understanding of the Triangle. He's entirely incapable of accomplishing anything off the bounce.

Also, I can't even begin to describe how pathetic Pau Gasol is. The guy's an absolute coward. He can't seem to find his balls when it matters most, and has looked like a below average PF in this series.

Dallas v. Chicago in the Finals.

 

It is very odd to see this Phil Jackson team down 0-3 walking out with their head down.

I picked the Lakers to win this series, never one to back down from a active prediction I still stick with it. Pau has to wake up though, it's not enough for Bynum to play well, Pau HAS TO because of who he is matched up against. He has to negate Dirk defensively (unlikely) or work on him offensively and get him to work. It's just too easy for Dirk right now. How many wide open 3s did he get?

 

seriously, that has to stop after this series. it just has to. it was absurd before. now if you say it, you might just have to be banned from society.

 

Looks like Dallas vs Miami in the finals again.

 

I wonder if the whole team had problems with their women, not just Pau.

 

to all Laker fans..

Jordan would have never lost to this Mavericks, that's all I'm saying... :grin:

 

It is still down.

 

Feels good to see all the dejected faces of the lakers

 

Lakers like live dangerously in the playoffs by trying to turn the "switch on" and it is back firing big time in this series. It was bound to happen at some point and especially a great shooting team like Dallas they are paying the price.

It was very surprising to see Lakers collapse since in the past they've always been the one who have been able to capitalize and force other teams to make mistakes.

 

Miami looks pretty unstoppable. Wade on D. Rose will pretty much kill Chicago's chances.

 

Why is everyone saying Dallas is going to the Finals?

They still have to go through OKC/Memphis. Neither team is declining like the Lakers are. They are both youthful, athletic, and full of energy. Durant and Z-Bo are no joke.

Chicago will come out of the East, but the West is far from being set.

 

I'm not saying Kobe is equal to Jordan...but Kobe in his prime wouldn't either.

As I said before Kobe is not in his prime any more. He's still a elite level player, but he can't play elite every single game like say Lebron can.

 

Somebody make a kobe chokes again thread, PLEASE!

An airball!!!!!!!!

 

For the first time in a long time we really don't know who will make the finals, that's refreshing.

 

LOL HAPPY DAY

Anyone else think that Fisher made a crap pass? Who do you blame it on Odumb or Fisher?

I think we're going to see some new contenders next year

 

The Lakers are just bored after winnin back to back titles.

Theyre waiting for da playoffs to "turn it on"

 

What's all of this about Chicago coming out of East, automatically?

There's a team down there in South Beach, who is perfectly capable of beating them, if Chicago is struggling with Indiana and Atlanta, I cannot see how they will get past Miami.

 

Practically all his playoff stats are better than his regular season stats. And he dominated many playoff series, including ones against Kevin Garnett and other very good players.

 

Does Pippen play as awful as Pau did in this series? Jordan had a number two that was a good scorer and a top 5 defender in the league. Jordan is better than Kobe hands down but he never won a playoff series without Pippen.

 

Feels good man.


It'll feel even better when the Thunder beat the Mavs next series.