Quagmire
Years ago
Crunch time for LA/Hou Magic/Celts
With both of these series now a best of 3 scenario, todays games become critical.
With LA having homecourt, Rockets without any size and Kobe coming off a shocker, you would expect LA to put Houston to the torch.
I'm calling out Kobe in this game. No way MJ is having two stinkers in a row, no way MJ would let Houston win this game.
I'm reminded of the telling stat- LA are 2-7 in play-off games when Kobe shoots over 30 times... Look for Houston to continue single coverage and tempt Kobe to a big night of jump shooting that can pad his scoring while hurting his team.
10 freethrows is what Kobe should be thinking. Would love to see the win/loss for when he shoots over 10 freethrows...?
Despite the spirit shown by these Rockets, you would think getting another two wins is beyond them.
Magic are proving that relying on one 'uber' defender does not compare with a whole team of defenders. If KG was healthy these Celts would of swept the Bulls and Magic.
Not enough was made of the pass Pierce threw to big baby either. He committed to that play 100%. A huge star coughed it up the instant he needed to, (Kobe would of shot it and missed)and what i liked most was that the pass hit big baby at a perfect place to set the shot. Look at the replay if you want to see it, but the pass was caught right where Davis begins his shooting motion. No precious seconds lost to catching the ball above his head or even a foot to the side, Paul put it dead on the money and Davis had all the time he needed. Fantastic play, fantastic player and with homecourt, the Celts will get the job done today.
There you have it, i've tipped the Lakers and the Celts, so look for the Rockets and Magic to have big wins today.
