Lakers Obsessed With Celtics

by Jeff Clark on Dec 9, 2008 8:57 PM EST in News/Links Comment 30 comments

Gee, 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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A variation on the same theme

http://lexnihilnovi.blogspot.com/2008/12/purple-are-still-seeing-green.html

by Page_and_Plant on Dec 9, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I’m glad they don’t like us…my feelings are quite similar for their squad. Ah, rivalries.

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by Prof. Clutch on Dec 9, 2008 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

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.

by action781 on Dec 9, 2008 9:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Laker have to prove it will be a battle because I can’t get game 6 out of my mind. LOL :)

by NoraG1 on Dec 9, 2008 10:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I’m more scared of the Cavs who I think are playing better then the Lakers.

by NoraG1 on Dec 9, 2008 10:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Don’t forget Kobe wants to meet Larry Bird too. They’ve got Celticitis.

by RebusRankin on Dec 9, 2008 10:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

i bet the celtics are doing the same thing.

can’t wait for xmas

by pumpfake on Dec 10, 2008 12:43 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think that the Celtics gather around a tv set and watch Lakers games. Check the scores maybe.

by NoraG1 on Dec 10, 2008 12:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Lakers Get Religion and Bow to the Sacrament

Wow. Guess they’d better quit watching the C’s and get back to watching the scouting tapes of their opponents. Maybe the C’s watch League Pass at home, but I guarantee that before games they are focused on their next opponent.

The Cavaliers look really tough. LeBron is playing like a monster. There’s a spring in his step on the court that is unbelievable. I agree. They look better to me than LA.

LA’s defense is not good. I saw an earlier game of theirs with Phoenix, and their defense was pathetic.

I have a theory that the Cavs and Lakers are off to fast starts because Kobe and LeBron practiced and played in the Olympics, and never lost their conditioning. I wonder if they will be as fresh physically and mentally in 4 months. It will be interesting to see which team is peaking at the right time.

by KJR on Dec 10, 2008 1:09 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

The Lakers and cavs are off to hot starts because they know they need homecourt to beat the celtics, plain and simple… its pretty clear to me both teams are trying to incorporate alot of what the celtics did last year into their own teams

by TheAncientRivalry on Dec 10, 2008 1:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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

by wahz on Dec 10, 2008 1:47 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Bankshot on Dec 10, 2008 8:09 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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

by Jeff Clark on Dec 10, 2008 8:09 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

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..

by tommyfan on Dec 10, 2008 8:28 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

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

by Jeff Clark on Dec 10, 2008 8:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe they should have been obsessing about the Sacramento Kings.

by Brickowski on Dec 10, 2008 8:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

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.

by CelticPride on Dec 10, 2008 9:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

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.

by no kidding on Dec 10, 2008 9:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

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.

by teaguelife on Dec 10, 2008 9:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

should we be worried?

lakers have upped their offense and defense team stats, while the celts have dipped somewhat.

by celtsucka on Dec 10, 2008 9:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Their defense ranking is going way down right now.

by NoraG1 on Dec 10, 2008 11:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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!!

by Weediam on Dec 10, 2008 10:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Confucius say Not necessary for Vujacic to wear Celtic colors, for he is plenty green with envy.

by charlie chan on Dec 10, 2008 10:36 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

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

by Jeff Clark on Dec 10, 2008 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by DJ RYB on Dec 10, 2008 11:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

the fakers are good and have depth and i agree with all about the cavs. they are on a mission and lebron is the best player in the league. and the cavs play d. the guy that is a pest and relentless on the boards is varajao.

by nazzbo on Dec 10, 2008 11:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

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

by billysan on Dec 10, 2008 7:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs