Lakers will be able to compete because Artest gives Durant problems and Lakers have height upfront. The Thunder is the better team though and Harden should be able to destroy the Lakers... unless Artest's elbow destroys him.
Should be an interesting match up because the Thunder can compete with the Lakers size up front and can beat them with their young athletic guards on the break. I guess its gonna come down to Kobe vs Durant? Lets see if the young man is up to the challenge. NBA Playoffs: Where stars are made right?
You mean heroics of the playoffs.... because Durant is already a superstar of the regular season and up to the WC finals.
Ya haha i mean a sort of legacy he is building for himself as a playoff performer. Hes already hit some clutch shots, but this series would top them all.
TOTALLY IRRELEVANT VIDEO THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS SERIES.. OTHER THAN KOBE IS IN IT! <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/giy5vzPmGbY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Very underrated Kobe Mix i found on Youtube!!! Man the look in Steve Nash eyes at the 1:32 mark of this mix is chilling. You can see how bad Nash wants a ring, from that stare. Its getting me pumped for this series. Im rooting for the Thunder, but i wanna see it go at least 7. Im not gonna lie( even though im not a huge fan of Kobe, as i used to be). When Kobe goes off, their is nothing better as an NBA Fan watching him. I dont know why, but watching a guy like Wade or Kobe going off is much more exciting, than watching Lebron go off for a bunch of points
The Lakers couldn't stay in front of Ty Lawson. Westbrook is another notch. Physical, blindingly quick and super athletic. I really don't know how many games it will go, that will depend on how Bynum and Gasol are able to take advantage of their mismatch in the block. The lakers aren't a grit n grind team like the grizzlies are who took okc to 7 games, but they do have similar type players in the post and Artest will be a good challenge for KD. I'mma say the thunder in 7.
Perkins practiced Sunday. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...kendrick.perkins.ap/index.html#?sct=nba_t2_a6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Center Kendrick Perkins returned to practice for Oklahoma City on Sunday, and his teammates expect him to play Monday night when the Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Coach Scott Brooks wouldn't go as far as to say that Perkins would definitely play, instead insisting that he would be re-assessed Monday before a final decision is made. Perkins was held out of practice all week while getting treatment for a strained muscle in his right hip. Perkins' presence could be even more important because it was the Lakers that emerged from a Game 7 on Saturday night to face Oklahoma City. Los Angeles has the All-Star tandem of Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum in the frontcourt.
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I thought the Lakers would fair better against the Nuggets, but I think the height advantage will serve the Lakers well and if they utilize their big men correctly, then they stand a pretty good chance of upsetting the Thunder. Also, Ron Artest will undoubtedly help shore up some of their defensive deficiencies. The Thunder like the Lakers aren't exactly deep from a roster standpoint so this series should be a close one. While I do want the Thunder to beat the Lakers, I think the Lakers will find a way to beat OKC in 7.
Most promising series of the 2nd round, IMO. I think OKC in 6, but I think the Lakers are stronger than a 3rd seed. If this series goes to 7, I'm going to lose it!
That because the king hasn't develop anything to further his game. His post move is ugly and so is his jump shot. All of them are streaky and not consistent. The only thing he has going is driving in and bulldozing every body for some sick ass dunks.
