Kobe is going to get his points. We should have locked down the other guys, they had way too many second chance points. We needed to rebound more and keep our turnovers to a minimum.
I am going to defend my statement is what I am going to do. Battier played what, maybe 2 meaningful defensive possessions on Kobe in the 4th (not including foul situations). 2 plays. Battier was on Kobe for 2 plays in the 4th. 2 plays. 2 plays. 2 plays. 2 plays.
1. His hand was in Kobe's face on every jumpshot. 2. Which defender did you see 6 feet from him? Lamar Odom?
You double and take the ball out of him. Who can guard Yao? Nobody. What Lakers did? Make sure Yao dont beat them. We could do something similar. Maybe to much proud for Ron or battier to get help.
hoho good job ron for trying to get into a 1 on 1 showdown with kobe on both ends... because not only you but your team lost!
Down the stretch, looked like Adelman chose Wafer's offense over Battier's defense, and bet that Artest would be enough to slow down Bryant. Not a bad plan, but didn't work.
