Lakers Obsessed With Celtics
by Jeff Clark on Dec 9, 2008 8:57 PM EST
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PrintGee, you think we got in their heads at all? From the OC Register:
There were guys in the players' lounge, which is where Trevor Ariza literally ran from and back when he had to fetch something from his locker. Ariza didn't want to miss a moment of what was playing on TV in the lounge, where Kobe Bryant also was — the same thing that was playing on both training-room TVs.
In the training room, Derek Fisher, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom were among the Lakers in must-see-TV mode. And when on those TVs referee Jim Clark made a questionable ruling that benefited the Boston Celtics, the groans and profanities spewed from the Lakers' mouths.
The Celtics were playing in Indiana, where the Lakers just lost Tuesday night, and they rallied to force overtime on Paul Pierce's 3-pointer. When regulation ended in that game, Sasha Vujacic walked out of the training room and into the main locker room, visibly upset and shaking his head.
This is the Vujacic who refuses to wear green since the Lakers lost to the Celtics — and chides anyone whom he sees wearing green, even now that we're in the holiday season.
"There's red, yes?" Vujacic will say.
Is it Christmas yet?
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Wow
This rivalry and competitive spirit is awesome for the sport! I just hope the celtics are taking the Lakers just as seriously behind the doors, because they certainly are a team that will give us a hell of a battle if given the chance this June even though a lot of people on this blog don’t think so.
If the lakers have a reasonable competitor in the west
they will either not come out or they will be worn out enough for us to blast them. The whole bynum thing is still absurd for now. perk is better and our bench is better. rondo will just destroy fish again and of course, how many times does pp have to dominate or neutralize kobe for everyone to “get it?” I have to say, us making it look easy looks like it will require a ray ray playing like he can at his best
The bad news for Kobe, beginning last year was
that Paul and Ray always played him tough and now they are on the same team playing against Kobe. LMAO.
Absolutely right, alot of people know Paul always plays good against Kobe, but so does Ray! we have two cold blooded killers out on the perimter, and both of them cant stand Kobe ( Ray hates him) which is rare, considering most players around the league slobber over kobe
by TheAncientRivalry on Dec 10, 2008 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
bonus: Lakers lose to Kings last night
"Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." Michael Scott
head game
if we are in there heads….that is a big advantage…let’s see what happens.
I also like the fact that they are expected to win..
the Cavs
maybe we should be a little more concerned with the Cavs – they were a tougher opponent last year and they are looking very good lately
(also, I see Steve has an article on them to be posted later today)
"Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." Michael Scott
Let's be honest
This year, I love watching the Lakers lose almost as much as watching the Celtics win – so it’s a two-way street – and there’s nothing wrong with that.
I love the rebirth of this rivalry.
A telling note.
It’s revealing that the Lakers, while watching the game, were groaning and sputtering curses about some questionable call that went the Celtics way. Good.
When your rival obsesses about the supposed breaks you ‘keep’ getting, it indicates his mental weakness and readiness to cave in when the going gets tough. And of course, that’s what was displayed by those jokers last year.
Lost in all of this is that -
a certain Mr. Walter Ray Allen basically DESTROYED Sasha with 2 bum ankles last year in the fnals.
This year Mr. Allen is healthy, Sasha must be having recurring nightmares.
ha. Cannot wait to go to the game on Christmas Day.
should we be worried?
lakers have upped their offense and defense team stats, while the celts have dipped somewhat.
The Lakers are soft....
Especially defensively in late game situations, evidenced by their loss to Sacramento last ngiht. If they don’t have a 15 pt. lead going into the 4th their defense can be beaten by 80% of the offenses in this league. This will make for hell in the post-season, and no, we SHOULDN’T be scared of this team!!
LOL - nice
"Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." Michael Scott
Vujacic Has No Business...
Complaining about the C’s. That guy does nothing but argue about every call that doesn’t go his way and he plays like a flopping soccer player. He is such a whining baby, it’s ridiculous. I am glad they hate the Celtics because it will make it that much sweeter when we beat them again.
Nostalgia is Good
I think we have a case here of Celtics and Lakers fans (including sportwriters) still remembering the good old days when the NBA was defined by an annual East-West rivalry between the two powerhouses. Many teams try, but that is still the ultimate battle for most folks.
The Vujacic comments are great, I hope he keeps them up. Nothing, not even a Lebron James love fest, is as exciting to watch or good for the NBA as a Lakers-Celtics final IMO.
"First fix their hearts"-Eizo Shimabuku
Finals
The finals are still going to be Cavs vs Lakers 09.
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