Strike Three: Lakers Lakers Lakers
Well that games wasn’t close. Not time to panic for the Celtics but you did get poned. I still think the Celtics fair the best but game two is one that needs to be stolen.
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Most teams that win game one go on to win it all. The Celtics looked rather old and Kobe was in prime form. Could he win his fifth? And if he does is he almost what Jordan was? Calm down I know. I still think the Celtics will win this series but they need to steal a road game.
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I think that Boston can win all their home games but let’s go back to Kobe. Is he really about to win five? Jordan had six and then left. Kobe isn’tgoing anywhere. Neither is his team. Let’s say Jackson stays around for another go to get Kobe his sixth or maybe even seventh? When do we crown Kobe (an dethrown LeBron who can’t even win one finals game).
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All I’m saying is the discussion of Kobe better than Michael will begin if he gets this one. And we aren’t that far from those talks. Jordan fans, start wearing your green and white.
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STRIKE THREE AND I’m OUT
The Machine
Albert isn’t in much of a “slump” anymore. I put slump in quotation marks because unlike most players, he doesn’t really falter.
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His three homeruns today were enough o give the Cards the series against their NL Central rivals. The cubs seemed to be relatively over matched this weekend. The win they knew they were getting came easy off of the Red Birds rookie call up.
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Yet, the other two games were no contest and the Cubs went down without a whimper. Pujols has now hit three homeruns in a game four times!
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Also, he has hit over 40 big flies against the Cubbies. Boy does he love to play these guys. So does Ryan Ludwick. Last year Luddy was hitting flies all over the Cubs and he didn’t disappoint this time either. The Reds better watch out for the Cardinals come tomorrow. It’s the first of a three game set in St. Louis. STRIKE ONE!
Kendry Morales can’t feel good. He broke his leg jumping up and down after a walk off. This guy has it all. Or at least he had it all.
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You can’t do stuff like that. We saw Prince Fielder do that ridiculous dance last year on a walk off and get plunked the next spring by Barry Zito for it. I have to admit I get sick of this crap in baseball. This is our national past time and there needs to be respect for this game.
Babe Ruth wasn’t doing this stuff and neither should the players of today. I mean, right now these guys are good players but they aren’t great. If it’s Barry Bonds tossing the bat that’s fine. He earned it. As for Morales, he doesn’t even have 80 career bombs. Most people east of Cali might not know who he is.
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Now, he is a youngster with talent. But listen, I bet you he won’t be dancing next time he rounds the paths. STRIKE TWO!
I do have a prediction for the NBA Finals. I hope we get seven of ‘em too. The Lakers are going down to the Celtics in seven. I have faith in the team that won it just two years ago.
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Yes, they are a little older. That does matter in basketball I know. But they have the experience too. Garnett looks primed for another one. Rondo has been unbelievable in this post season. Kobe is unstoppable too. That’s a given.
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However, teams have proven that you can beat the Lakers even when he performs. You aren’t going to stop him. You aren’t going to limit him. But you can control what the rest of the team does. That’s how the Celtics are going to do it. It won’t be easy, that’s a no doubter. Celtics in seven. STRIKE THREE AND I’M OUT!
Laker Ball, Shannahan’s Skins, OK State
[picappgallerysingle id="8137339"]Does anyone think it won’t be Lakers and Cavs at end of the NBA season? The Lakers had an impressive victory (they fell behind in the third by 11). This time, it wasn’t at the hands of # 24. Kobe’s 12 assists were nice and he had 14 points too but this one was a team win. Lamar Odom chipped in 20 and 12 rebounds and the defensive machine Ron Artest had six steals to help the Lakers stay atop the West. This team is unstoppable. I don’t see any challengers. You might here a few analysts say that the Nuggets or Spurs could contend for the West. Really? I can’t wait for Kobe vs LeBron. STRIKE ONE! (more…)
