***LAKERS -at- MAGIC 6/9 NBA Finals Game 3 Thread***

JustE · Sixth Man Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 38

Ref assignments:
J. Crawford
D. Stafford
M. Wunderlich

iggyk8 · Starting Rotation Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 273

JACKPOT!!

thegreatest · Star Player Joined: 02 Sep 2002 Posts: 9911

Rick12322 · Franchise Player Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 19164

1) Must rebound better, be prepared mentally for Magic's long rebounds
2) Make Turkaglu go right
3) Kobe must play smarter, better than game 2
4) don't miss rotations on Lewis
5) More Bynum and a little less doubling on Howard. Rafer's money at home
6) Hit them early. Take crowd out of the game
7) make refs call 3 sec.'s on Howard
8) Hope and pray they call Howard's fouls this time.

Rick12322 · Franchise Player Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 19164

jordanplusone · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:30 am Post subject:

I could deal with Howard's 2 point barage, but not Lewis and Hedo's 3 points!!

Let's go pickle-in-a-jar-like DEFENSE!

limchrc · Franchise Player Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 11477

Let's get the win. LA.

Vishnu · Franchise Player Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 16558

Good Morning Everyone

It's Gameday

Lakers For Life · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:01 am Post subject:

We already tied last years success.

And we could be 2 days away from being NBA champions once again!!

LakerFanAlways · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:06 am Post subject:

LETS GO LAKERS..WIN BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY..!!!

Rsxtreme415 · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:45 am Post subject:

Lakers For Life · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:09 am Post subject:

Can you imagine what those bandwagon Suns fans are feeling right now?

Those were some arrogant players, coaches and fans. Look at them now.

OX1947 · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:47 am Post subject:

Good sign so far. EVERYONE I have heard so far on TV are picking the Magic. Has a Gam6 in Denver feel to it. If the Lakers go into Orlando and pound them for a win, the series will end up being a sweep. PLEASE GOD

thejet24 · Star Player Joined: 06 Nov 2007 Posts: 3020

i think the Lakers smell blood...and Kobe and the Lakers will come out playing their best basketball of the season...this team comes together on the road...and thats when they are at their best...if Kobe knocks down his first few shots...and the team follows suit...this series will be over in 4...LETS GO LAKERS!!!! I want to celebrate a championship on thursday!!!!

Lakers For Life · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:48 am Post subject:

1 more Kobe championship and I'll be content with the Kobe era Lakers.

2 more Kobe championships and he'll own Shaq and Shaq could never say anything else about Kobe and that would be ideal.

FanOfFour · Star Player Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 1761

Ratboy.90 · Sixth Man Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 83

Gameday!! Let's smother them today!

GO LAKERS!!!

ahyiah · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:08 pm Post subject:

lakers HAVE to play better defense. i honestly think the magic are simply missing shots and being sloppy with the ball. lakers dodged a huge bullet when lee missed that layup, but there wont be any lucky breaks like that in orlando.

look at howard to finally step up. if he gets some dunks, they'll get more energized. bynum has to be smart and avoiding getting quick fouls.

i dont think we're gonna see the same defense on kobe. i see harder double teams to force other lakers to make a play.

pietrus is goign to have a huge game, and i see alston finally showing up.

the magic are going to play huge today, lakers have to match their energy and not panic down the stretch.

stay on your man, no open threes, and rebound.

CMON LAKERS!

JUST-MING · Retired Number Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 44146

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT7q9kCJ8pQ

Ko8e8ryant · Star Player Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 5562

Im not too confident but we will see.

We must control the tempo and keep it slow!
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Vishnu · Franchise Player Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 16558

4 more hours

Rsxtreme415 · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 1:16 pm Post subject:

lakeshow21 · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject:

I just went to costco today and guess what my number was to pick up my food......81!! HA we're gonna win today!
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Rsxtreme415 · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 1:20 pm Post subject:

ignardlakerfan · Star Player Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 7457

for some reason i feel pretty good about this game in favor of the lakers of course...i expect the magic to come out swinging like a wounded animal but the lakers have shown the ability to withstand and overcome hostile crowds and runs by the home team...see utah, denver and houston...lets go lakers...
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