So, I missed the Lakers/Pistons thread last night - sorry Frylock

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=1248540

Can't say I'm too sorry I missed it though as it got a bit nasty. :eyes:

I was too busy trying to get my freaking car off the freeway when a hose decided to blow off the radiator. Fun fun fun.. If anyone knows how crazy the L.A. freeways are at 6PM you know how dangerous and stressful that is. I even got some hot radiator fluid splashed on me - no burns THANK GOD. Yep, life was fun last night.

So, I get home late after missing most of the game and watch the end of the game. And hooooo boy! what an end that was. And the Lakers FINALLY woke up in OT. While it's obvious this is going to be a great series down to the wire, don't ever count the Lakers out in a crunch. I think the OT showed the ability of the Lakers to stay calmer in crunch time and this is what has saved them before against teams in the past.

LUKE!!! way to go baby!



GO LAKERS!! I fly my flag proudly! :-)

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1. I missed the thread, too.

But boy was that a game! I just love those dramatic endings, don't you?

I think our boy Kobe got pissed off because the foul wasn't called on the Pistons and that fueled his revitalization.

The Pistons are playing much better than I expected them to. That makes for a better series all around, doesn't it?

Sorry about your car trouble.

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2. games like that are why I love basketball!

The Pistons are great, they wouldn't have gotten where they are unless they could play good ball. I have no problem giving them their props. I love basketball enough to appreciate other teams, coaches and players.

But like I said you never know what these crazy Lakers can pull off. They play better when they're backs are up against the wall. Kobe's shot gave them the adrenaline rush they needed. It'll be a whole new series now and it'll be a great one.


The car needs a new radiator :-( but still better than a car payment :-)

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3. i was wondering where you were! that's ok, seek got in a little late too..

that sucks about your car. Glad to hear that you got home, safe and sound. You're right that it got a little chippy in that thread last night. Some people are incapable of running a little smack without resorting to downright nastiness. s'all good though; there will be a comeuppance.

What about Luke?!! He was incredible with those passes. He better get some increased minutes tomorrow. And GP is dead to me.. dead.

GO LAKES!!!

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4. Luke was awesome!

good thing he got some playing time earlier in the season when Malone was hurt.

I expect Luke and Rush to really be the difference with their young legs And of course KOBE.

should be a tough battle but I feel MUCH better after how they ended that game and did in the OT.. The clutch play came through at the right time.

wooooo hooooo