I knew that the Playoffs would be exciting, but the with the rest of the first games of each series nearly done, who knew it would be this good this quick?. In what most everyone considered a brooming waiting to happen, the Indiana Pacers nearly shocked the Bulls with solid play until they were reminded who’s season this has been so far. Three words: Fast.Don’t.Lie There’s a reason #gotdamnderrickrose was trending on Twitter, and in Game 1, he gave us all a good glimpse, setting a playoff career high with 39 points, and one incredible play after another that left the TV guys just laughing at how incredulous the things he was pulling off were.
A few thoughts: that game for the Pacers can be one of two things. Having come that close to winning a game against a heavily favored team only to have it slip away can end a series in a certain way. Sort of like when Nick Anderson missed those four straight free throws in game one of the Finals. After that, it was like they had the soul sucked right out of them (in spite having a couple more close games en route to that 4-game sweep). Hopefully (if only for good TV), they can build confidence from that performance. I’m not sure they can play any better than they did, though. Tyler Hansbrough played out of his mind, shooting like he was alone in a gym, the way he drilled jumper after jumper. Daren Collison was toe to toe with D-Rose until the final minutes of the fourth. And Hibbert and Granger also had their moments.
Anyway, if the first day of the Playoffs was good, the second was even better (although not for this Laker fan). As I am writing this, the number 1 & 2 seed in the West lost Game 1 for the first time in the history of the NBA. Boston and New York came down to the last shot. And at this very moment, the Nuggets and the Thunder are locked up in a real battle. So here in Manila, people might be looking forward to the Holy Week, but hoop heads are going to be treated to some ‘holy shit’ basketball-wise.
In case you still haven’t heard, the Lakers came out flat against the Hornets, while Chris Paul played his best game of the season with 33 points 14 assists 7 rebounds and 4 steals as he led his team to an upset win on the road against the two-time defending champs. Curiously, this happened recently...
Anyway, if the first day of the Playoffs was good, the second was even better (although not for this Laker fan). As I am writing this, the number 1 & 2 seed in the West lost Game 1 for the first time in the history of the NBA. Boston and New York came down to the last shot. And at this very moment, the Nuggets and the Thunder are locked up in a real battle. So here in Manila, people might be looking forward to the Holy Week, but hoop heads are going to be treated to some ‘holy shit’ basketball-wise.
In case you still haven’t heard, the Lakers came out flat against the Hornets, while Chris Paul played his best game of the season with 33 points 14 assists 7 rebounds and 4 steals as he led his team to an upset win on the road against the two-time defending champs. Curiously, this happened recently...
see it from a different angle...
I’m a fan of lap dances myself, but if Nicki Minaj and that humongous thing behind her can induce a performance like the one Paul just had, “GoootDaaamn”. I wonder if the wood Paul gathered from that lap dance was the reason he was able to pick the Laker defense apart. Well, having an extra leg always helps.
I can’t find a video just yet, but there’s something about the Kobe Bryant post game presser that elicits some concern from me as a hard core Laker fan. If you recall during the past two championship runs, Kobe Bryant would be as grumpy as a dude who can’t score on his chick whenever the Lakers lost. After Game 1 against the Hornets, he was very calm, laughing, even joking with the members of the press. I understand a lot of it can be confidence in what his team can do, but I also understand that it could be overconfidence. There was no sense of urgency in his demeanor, his tone, or his face. I won’t ever doubt the Lakers, I’m just saying that the Lakers might have become bored even by the 1st round now. Cocky bastards, I know...
Anyways, enjoy hoop heads!
I can’t find a video just yet, but there’s something about the Kobe Bryant post game presser that elicits some concern from me as a hard core Laker fan. If you recall during the past two championship runs, Kobe Bryant would be as grumpy as a dude who can’t score on his chick whenever the Lakers lost. After Game 1 against the Hornets, he was very calm, laughing, even joking with the members of the press. I understand a lot of it can be confidence in what his team can do, but I also understand that it could be overconfidence. There was no sense of urgency in his demeanor, his tone, or his face. I won’t ever doubt the Lakers, I’m just saying that the Lakers might have become bored even by the 1st round now. Cocky bastards, I know...
Anyways, enjoy hoop heads!
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