The original plan was to break down the first round match-up between the Lakers and Suns. But really, what's the point? You can look at this series from every angle. You can analyze the numbers, factor in the Kobe/Nash effect, and consider the previous head-to-head history. It all adds up to the same equation: Suns in 5. As a lifelong Lakers fan, it pained me to write that last sentence. This is the time of year I'm supposed to be filled with hope, and chomping at the bit for the post-season to tip-off. Sadly, that's not the case this year. The Lakers certainly can't run with Phoenix, if they try they may as well just hand Nash the keys to the Hearse--and a shovel. Slowing it down and working a half-court game won't work either. That takes fundamentals. It takes spacing, smart screens, boxing-out, and hitting open 15-20 foot jumpers. Advantage Phoenix. WSS has been wrong before, just check the archives. We'll be rooting like hell, bleeding Forum Blue and Gold, and hoping we're wrong--again.
Series Over/Unders
235-Kobe's point total for the series.
125-Times the Lakers will be burned by screens, picks, and back-door cuts.
0- Remote controls, lighters, or any other items broken in anger. Age has mellowed me.
47- Expletives shouted/muttered beginning with; horse or bull. So much for that age thing.
51- Times I'll be disgusted by the image of Steve Nash slicking his greasy, sweaty mop back behind his ears.
3- Games in which the Suns are up by 20 or more at some point.
11- Times I'll be positively convinced that Lamar Odom is stoned. Or as Joe Rogan would say, "Higher than girraffe pussy".
0- Amount of times my excitement level will reach the point that I actually think the Lakers could pull off the improbable upset.
4- Phone calls made to fellow fans to commiserate.
23- Times Raja Bell will get away with mugging Kobe.
2- Technical fouls Kobe will get hit with by playing frustrated.
14- Times Charles Barkley will profess his undying love for Steve Nash.
8- Moments that I'll really really really wish Chick Hearn was still alive.
7- Big shots Shawn Marion will hit with that God awful T-Rex jump shot.
4- Times that I will get so annoyed that I turn away for a few minutes, and play some Guitar Hero.
2 comments:
I like banjo hero. And sandwiches. I think the Lakers can win two but they probably won't because they lack the guards to attack Nash.
Kobe almost blew your over/under yesterday.. here we go again!
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