Congratulations........I guess...

I must apologize for taking so long to post this. Folks, I am overcoming my severe case of Kobe Bryant hatin-um-izm and I know that my personal opinions can be damaging to my career as a journalist, so I checked into rehab and I have come to respect Jack Bauer (even though his Finals celebration made me sick to my stomach!). Sorry for that relapse, I'm almost there people, work with me. Anyways, big ups to The Sidekick, Derek Long, and Samuel Nwosu for their precise predictions of how the series would turn out. Enjoy this ring 24. You........you.....de........(this is sooo hard for me to do, but I'm going to say it)...... 24 youdeserveit. THERE! I said it! Whew!

So you think you can predict?!?!

Hello everyone! So sorry for not getting back to you sooner, but we here at http://polrexpress.blogspot.com were going through some major changes, but we're back (and we're back just in time)!!!! Its this time of year that always has TPE (new nickname???) very excited and that time is THE NBA FINALS!!!!!!! I'm hype, my sidekick definitely is hype, heck, even Lil Wayne is hype for this! (Ro, u gon love this) This is somewhat of a special time for me specifically because it was around this time last year that The P.O.L.R. ExPRESS got its start. Last year, I asked everybody to try to predict the outcome of the Finals. The popular pick was Lakers in 6 and Boston in 7 and Boston proved us wrong by winning in 6! I wanted everybody to be unbiased in their predictions, so lets see what happens this time around! Let's go!

Rochard Robinson (Sidekick)-

Welcome to this years NBA Finals! Excitement permeates the atmosphere as this has been some of the BEST playoff basketball my eyes have ever seen. The Spurs-Mavs rivalry (Big Ups to the Mavs for making something out of nothing this season), Rockets in the 2^nd round!!!!!!! (Big Ups to the Rockets for FINALLLY getting to 2^nd base…bunch’a prudes! [sidebar: good to see Yao play inna playoff game…]), last years champions exposed by perhaps this years champions??? More GOAT-ty from the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time), King James’ MAGICal Shot against the Magic! Then, Superman to save the day!…..Man o Man! This postseason is almost as exciting as my honeymoon that starts June 15^th! I will be relaxing in a beautiful tropical paradise, with my Heaven Sent, smelling the sea breeze and watching the sunset to the tune of the GOAT’s first NBA MVP title and a 4^th ring for his display case…now that's l.i.f.e. (Laker’s In Five Efforts)

Sidekick out

Eric Adams (Oakwood Ambassador/Laker fan/Law Student) - While this series will be a tough match up for both teams I am picking the Lakers to win in six. Here's why:

1. The Magic won't have Jameer Nelson*. The Lakers biggest defensive weakness is their vulnerability to quick penetrating guards (i.e. Aaron Brooks and Deron Williams). Because of this, the Lakers will be able to double off of Rafer Alston who, while being a decent shooter and penetrator just can't be expected to produce efficiently for four games. *(At the time this was written, Nelson was still on the injured list)

2. Dwight Howard won't be playing against two centers past their prime. Let's not forget that in the Celtics series Dwight was good (not great) against Kendrick Perkins. Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol are not as good of defenders as K. Perkins but they're young enough, long enough, and big enough to at least keep up with Dwight.

3. Rashard Lewis won't be guarded by Anderson Varajeo. Lamar Odom proposes a much better match up for Lewis and if Lamar plays on the offensive end anywhere near what he did in the last two games of the Conference Finals, then Rashard's defensive deficiencies will be thoroughly exposed.

If the Magic continue to shoot the 3 ball well, they can legitimately beat LA. I just believe that LA will be able to contest the three pointers much better than the Cavs or Celtics and if both teams are playing at the top of their games I just don't see any team beating LA.

Lastly, the Lakers have Kobe Bryant who, contrary to popular opinion, is still the best player in the game and will prove so during this series.

Derek Long (Oakwood Ambassador/Orlando fan) - If the magic three ball is falling then I have the Magic in 6 games, but if the Lakers get Dwight in foul trouble and if Lamar and Trevor can shut down Rashard and Hedo, then the Lakers in 5 games, easy.

Kwasi Agyeman (SWAU hooper/Med Student/Kobe fan) - I say Lakers in 6. Kobe gets his ring without Shaq, and all the Kobe haters finally shut the h*** up.......(a little hostility there Kwasi?!?!?) But seriously though, I do think the Lakers are gonna win, although the matchups are interesting I dont think they will be as big a factor in this series since the Lakers have the length to match up with the Magic's wing players. but I'm curious to see who plays more, Gasol or Bynum? and about the point guards, Jameer will give his team an emotional shot in the arm when he comes back, but he will be ineffective....he practiced for the first time on monday..... and lakers are deeper! Alston vs. Fisher might go either way but no one can say Anthony Johnson will win his match up with either Farmar or Shannon Brown....Lakers have a better bench which translates well for the playoffs.....Lakers in 6 or 7

Stevie Valles (Fellow Sports enthusiast/Ohio bred/Lakers & Kobe fan)- I see L.A. winning in 6. Dwight will have a solid series but I dont see Hedo and Rashard doin what they did to the Cavs to L.A. with L.O, Ariza, Luke(who is underated) and if KB24 has to, him as well...Shane Battier has made Kobe step his game and now anyone guarding him just can't...I do think Rafer Alston and Courtney Lee are the difference makers in this series. If they ball out, we (Lakers) may have an issue...Kobe will get Finals M.V.P...then the stadium roof will open and a dove will land on his shoulder and he will ascend unto the clouds never to return again. (TPE-Ummmm......)

David Cox (Spurs fan/Knicks supporter) - Lakers should be able to have a rebounding advantage ... but not that big because of Dwight Howard. Lakers pick and roll defense isn't great ... Orlando's pick and roll offense is the best in the league. If Bynam and Gasol are on the court at the same time, who guards Rashard Lewis? ... Can the Lakers depend on Bynam to expose Lewis in the post and on the boards during those minutes? ... When Lewis pulls his man out to the 3 pt line, can they keep Howard off the offensive boards? ... How far can Gasol pull Dwight Howard away from the basket? Can the Lakers guard Howard 1 on 1? (I don't think so).

For me the biggest problem for the Lakers is they don't play 48 minutes of defense ... not even close. Any lapses on defense will mean an automatic big run from Orlando, as u saw from all the blown leads in Cleveland. I don't know if the Lakers know what they up against, so I'll give Orlando game 1. Lakers rebound in a must win game 2.

But I've found that unlike other series, SIZE wins in the NBA FINALS. They blow less whistles, maybe thats what it is, or the pressure of the game meaning less made shots, and more rebounds. Because of the pick and roll advantage for ORL, I don't think Los Angeles can win without winning rebounds. So I think the wild card mite be Odom. The only way the Lakers can win the series in my opinion is if they win rebounds. Odom has to be able to guard Rashard Lewis, and hit the boards, and it would help if he could score a little in the paint. He has to make a difference in the paint. 2nd wild card is Bynum. He's gotta get boards and score in the paint during his minutes.

Can the Pietrus/Howard connection stop Kobe in the 4th? Can dat combo stop the 4th qtr Kobe/Gasol pick and roll? Can the Magic get 4th qtr calls IN LA? Can they get good 4th qtr shots IN LA?

There's a lot of unanswered questions ...This means that coaching will play a big part in the series, and here is why I must pick LA to win the series. I give LA game 3, game 5 (IN ORL), a loss in game 6 at home, and a WIN in GAME 7.

If Orlando gets swept I'll look retarded for this long answer. (TPE- You sure will....)

Nicholas Vernon (Knicks fan/Kobe sacker/bum at 2K!) - I respect and love orlando for all they've done this yr...I know Dwight will get his.....one day...i just don't see Van Gundy beating Phil Jackson.

(TPE- Hmmm, you are right. Coaching will play a major part in this. And something to ponder, Patrick Ewing is teaching Dwight how to get a ring......OUCH)

Brenton Harrison (Grizzlies fan/Knows his basketball....except for his hating on Joe Johnson)- Lakers in 6. The Magic are the only team with a point guard who isn't good enough to abuse Fisher. Plus the Magic win by exploiting mismatches,and I don't see any major major ones this series.

Krystal Thompson (Lone Female asked for her opinion/Knicks fan/sexier version of Jemele Hill, lol! She knows her stuff yall)- I'm honored to be the only female in this thread!!! (TPE-We're honored to have you Krystal)

Now for my prediction: : : With Howard in the middle, Courtney Lee, Turkoglu, and Alston, all of whom can shoot the three pointer, pass and rebound, supporting Dwight Howard, and Peitrus coming off the bench the Magic have a great offensive game!

The Lakers are a solid team from top to bottom with good scorers in Kobe, Lamar Odom and Pau Gasol, good defenders in Trevor Ariza and Luke Walton PLUS a Deep bench! SO There’s no doubt that IF Lamar Odom and Pau Gasol play to their potential, that they should be able to wear down the starting five of the Magic! And they have home court!!

With that being said.............. Lewis, Turkoglu and Alston all can at least slow down Bryant while Gasol, Odom or Bynum have no shot at slowing down Dwight Howard.

I'm going against the odds, MAGIC in 7!!!

Anthony Davis (Magic fan/King Twitterer -@asdavis10) - I want my magic to win. (TPE- so much for being unbiased......) I think we have a really good chance. The regular season doesn't mean anything now but I think it shows how we can beat the Lakers. Rafer has filled in good for Jameer and I still think we have the better point guard matchup. we shoot a high volume of 3s which will always keep us in the game. Pietrus and Lee will do a better job keeping Kobe out of the paint than they did against Lebron. I don't think Dwight will be able to be contained unless Gasol and Bynum can manage to stay on the court together for long periods of time. I doubt it because Bynum is always in foul trouble. If Gasol averages 20+ and Odom averages 15+, the Lakers win in 5 maybe 6 at most. If those guys aren't producing, then its Orlando in 6. If it goes to 7 games, then Lakers win.

Samuel Nwosu (Lakers fan/negrodamus) - FEELS SOOOOOO GOOD TO BE BAAAACCCKKK...David Cox..my regards to your age-less spurs (TPE- Told you he was a Spurs fan!)..My predictions are as follows ..LA in 5 at the most 6...for this simple reason...as much as Orlando spreads the floor....we wont collapse on Howard 24/7 like the Cavs..furthermore, Hedo and, yes, ONLY Hedo is the only player able to legitimately create his own shot...the rest are more prone to either spot up and shoot (usually a missed shot attempt if contested) or pass the ball inside...we are more of a physical team and hands down better defensively....the matchups can only be a problem for us on the OFFENSIVE side..based on strictly Odom and Bynum's gameplay..inspite of all of that, we got the best player in basketball to close out games...and actually hit free-throws when they count...I could go on for days..Orlando, like I have said from the begining (please check my references)...was the best team in the EAST (after KGs injury)...unfortunately they are still not ready for the LAKE SHOW..Enough Said.

Sean Small (Lifelong Bulls fan/Shares my disdain for Mamba man)- Kobe will have a landmark series but he will get little or no help. basically...Orlando will do to L.A what they did to Cleveland. D Howard will get the name MVP killer and Kobe WILL NOT WIN A RING WITHOUT SHAQ and despite his comments to Magic, IT BOTHERS HIM! Orlando in 6...When their 3pt shot goes down they're unstoppable. Lakers big men can't contend with D. Howard in the paint. He's too much MANNN and they don't play that kinda game. They can't stop Hedo AND Lewis for 4 quarters. Maybe one but not both. If pietrus (sp) and the rest of them clowns play strong there's no chance for LA...

TPE>>> Opinion given after Game 1- Brandon Rose (Rockets fan/Extreme opinionator) - I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that Orlando is gonna get SWEPT...at first I thought they MIGHT get ONE GAME...but I doubt it...granted the Magic did have a bad shooting night...but WHO THE HELL IS GONNA GUARD KOBE?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Courtney Lee? Michael Pietrus is the only guy on the Magic that has the best shot...but even he was getting ABUSED...this game was UNBELIEVABLE BORING...I stopped watchin...I change my predictions...not Lakers in 5....Lakers in 4...this is gonna be like the Spurs vs Cavs a couple of years ago...i at least hope game 2 is work watchin... (TPE- Wowzers....)

Thank you all for your contributions and whoever gets it right will recieve a special, Lebron style, handshake from yours truly!

As for what I believe will happen in this series......Well, I believe that the Lakers will win in 6. Like I said earlier, Patrick Ewing is teaching Dwight how to win a ring......LOL! No, but seriously, the Lakers are more focused on the ring right now and nobody welcomes the pressure like Kobe Bryant does. NOBODY. This will be an interesting series, but when Anthony Johnson and Tyron Lue are the only people on your team with previous NBA Finals experience and a coach with no Finals experience (remember he "took time off" before the Heat won in '06), its very hard for me to see this upset happening. The magic carpet ride will be drowned, baptized, and submerged.....into the Lake Show!!! LOL! Enjoy the Finals everybody and stay tuned for more coverage, right here at http://polrexpress.blogspot.com

Game 5.......

So, I am just now returning from Southwest Region's campmeeting where I was away from everything! Computers, cell phones(might as well, because there is NO service out there for real), and TV's..........BUT do you think that stopped THE P.O.L.R from watching game 5......tsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssst! Puh-LEEEAAASSSSEEE! Unfortunately, I didn't take any notes, so this will not be an extensive blog of the game. Instead, I'll speak my pierce...uh, I mean peace, and then open this thing up for discussion.

1. Kevin Garn, where are you?! You really disgust me right now! Keep this play up and I'll never use your name again(Just ask #24.) Its not a game Kevin! Get your shhhh together, geez. As THE SIDEKICK pointed out, Sam Cassell had more impact than you! Fack!

2. If you can't handle the truth, don't feel bad. #24 can't either!!!!!!!!!!! LLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!! Last night I finally realized why they call him that! Some may say #24 got lit up, but I just say he got Pierced!!!

3. Pau GaSOFT is so annoying.

4. Is it just me, or does Derek Fisher not play like a veteran at times?!?!?

5. The Big 2 and 1/2.....well, I'm just going to leave it at that. You figure out who the half is. (Here's a hint: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=jy-celtics061608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)

6. Someone PLEASE tell Sasha to just STOP SHOOTING! You've had your one night chick. Now play your role!

7. Great game overall. I'm trying to work on my biased writing, so please bear with me on that ok.

That's about all that I have to say about game 5 folks. Now if there's something that you want to add, be my guest. See ya Tuesday for the celebration!!!

NBA Finals Game 4!!!! Just when you thought it was over.......

OK, so I told you I had a surprise right?!?! Well there were some guest bloggers for Game 4!!! I can't say enough about these guys! Good looks for ya help. First half belonged to THE SIDEKICK AKA Alaskan Polar! And 3rd Quarter went to LeBron's Scrotum cleanser, Killa Cal, AKA C-Murda, BKA R&B! So here it....oh, and the 4th quarter was supposed to be for my dude E-Nice, but he was too busy singing your girls draws off! I already warned you, but its TOOOOOOOOOLAAAAAAAATE! So, for the 4th quarter, I shall write!!! Enough of my jibberjab, I want to hear what these guys have to say!

Its’ya boie sidekick, the boss is busy, so imma take you through the first half of Lakers vs Celtics game 4. I honestly don’t know who’s going to win this one…or I mean, who “the powers that be” (Davie Stern) has chosen, but what I do know is that no team has EVER come back from a 3-1 deficit, and the Lakers have won 15 straight at home (9 and 0 in the post season) and haven’t lost since march…what was I doing in march? Hmmmm, probably still trying to figure out why the eFF’n Mavericks traded for Jason “brick city” Kidd. Well, there’s the tip off and from the jump looks like Lamar Hoe-Dumb’s flight finally made it in! He’s been vacationing the past 3 games. His basketball play, if you can call it that, would be the equivalent of the “Clueless” girls staring on the show “Lost.” I truly believe that his very own cousins don’t even play with him on NBA Live because there embarrassed. Does anyone else have a passionate disgust for the way he shoots free throws? WTF!!!!!!!! Here’s a good one, minutes after commissioner David Stern held a news conference to deny allegations from former referee Tim Donaghy that officials manipulate games, Celtics coach Doc Rivers was whistled for a technical for complaining about consecutive non-calls. Anyways, Kobe with the assist to Gasol, and this just in! Did anyone catch what happened at 7:38 in the 1^st? Gundy referred to Kobe as “the best player in the world”…and assuming that aliens don’t hoop…that would make him the best in the universe! (just thought I should share) This game is getting out of hand…the Lakers are grilling Boston and Lamar is the cook (5 for 5); Lakers are up by 20 in the first quarter!!! Can you say “7-0 skunk”? I just gotta text, “this game has the potential of a blow out” and at this point I would have to agree. At the end of the first, the Celtics are 6 for 22, Lakers have attempted 15 free throws to the Celtics 2! Kobe hasn’t seen a field goal. Kevin Garn (as he is so passionately known) has 2 fouls and this has been a record setting first quarter differential. A measly 14 – 35!

In other news, will someone please tell me who this CLOWN in the yellow shirt that’s blabbing in these wack GMC commercials is!!!? I can’t bare to watch another one…i’m going to go get a some hot sauce for this bar-b-que’n of the Celtics.

14 – 35 end of first

Nightmare

Demolishing

Destruction

Or as Mark Jackson puts it, a “good old fashioned blow out.” The Lakers continue the assault…and to my surprise, with out there fearless leader (he’s probably still laughing about that “good husband” remark he made). At this juncture, he has more fouls than points! Sasha, blazes another three pointer. These Lakers really got the fire under these coals as the Celtic D-fense is being charred, I mean, the crowd is even tired of standing ovations. Celtics have 1 assist and 7 turnovers at the midway point of the second; oh, and just incase you didn’t know, “vitamin water works for Kobe, try some!” I would love to Mr. Announcer guy, only he still hasn’t made a field goal with 3:50 left to play in the half. A score by Kevin Garn, and one by Jesus cuts the lead to 14…Celts are on a run. Annnnd it’s quickly shut down by Lamar “the cook” (now 7 for 7) who continues to grill these Boston Turkeys. Things just got interesting; the Celtics have scored 12 points in 2 minutes after scoring just 21 points in 20 minutes. And now a special report from my guy Icing, the heart stopper in the helicopter:

We are now half way through this7 game series that the NBA has clearly guaranteed will go 7. What tipped me off? Nothing in particular, other than the fact that whoever’s at home in this series plays better AND has the game called in there favor. So of course the leagues gonna stretch this out to the max….so enjoy the next 3.5 games. I haven’t quite figured out who the league has chosen to win yet…look for another 20-2 free throw advantage at halftime in game 7 and you’ll figure it out.”

This may sound wild to you, but despite the lead, I got this one going into over time, and the Lakers on top. The Turkeys won’t be cooked for long, but I’ve got my plate and napkin ready. Only seconds remain, and Phill goes with his gut…he puts Jordan into the game to close the half out. Jordan! get the in bound! He Shoots!!!…HE SCOOOREEEEESSSS!!!!!!! Jordan!!! DOES IT AGAIN!!!! Jordan! hits a running 3 pointer to push the lead back up to 17….Jordan! Jordan! Jordan!

And to add insult to injury, “the cook” gets the half time interview…

Half time 58-40

-sidekick out

i'm marring a Princess!!!...in less than a year...im THEE happiest man in the Universe
I love this guy!!!! Thanks SIDEKICK! You read the above, now check out his website. Its guaranteed good shhhhhhh! Now to the second half!!! I'm TOOOOOOO KRRRUUUNNNNKKK!!!


3rd Quarter

THIS GAME IS FAR FROM OVER!!!! They play 48 minutes for a reason people. The Celtics must buckle down and play d and be aggressive and get to the line on the other end. The more aggressive team each game has won every game. Being more aggressive doesn’t mean playing faster; it means settle down, shoot your shots, run into your sets, and don’t abandon the system that got u to this point.

EDDIE HOUSE = COURT SPACING = INSTANT OFFENSE

WAIT A MINUTE

21-3 RUN-----------------I TOLD YOU SO

Doc should have started Tony Allen and then brought in HOUSE!

!?!?!?PJ BROWN YAMS ON KOBE?!?!?

I haven’t seen P.J. Brown put somebody on their back like that since Charlie Ward in 1997
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BV3AWNecWHc
LADY MOMENTUM IS A BI%$#

73-71

And that's why i picked you my dude! This guy knows his basketball people! This game was very interesting! Little did I know that I would be writing this, so just comment if there is a play that I missed that you think was of some significance, ok.

4th Quarter- So this Staples Center crowd is still quiet. After all the TV timeouts and everything! If you're not shocked, then I am! You know I almost found myself rooting for k-HOE-be. I was willing to give him a chance to make me a believer and was unrealistically thinking that this clown would keep this thing at a distance, because of his killer instinct, you know, the black mamba inside of him, but here we stand, 73-73. What was once a piecing, has now been divvied up and eaten by one hungry A$$ team and now they are ready for WAR!!! These substitutions that Doc Rivers has done are really paying off for the Celts. Eddie House is playing inspired basketball and James Posey....well, he's acting like he's been here b4(Something a CERTAIN SOMEBODY should be doing!!!!!!!). KB24 is starting to heat up a little bit, but the hometown hero, Paul Pierce(well, he's not so much of a hero right now in L.A.), is doing a good job countering and is playing some very good defense on #24(he doesn't deserve for me to speak his name at the moment). Wow, look who made his first 4th quarter appearance!!! It's Kevin Garn(just because you made a shot in the 4th doesn't mean we'll use your full name, because you still play 3/4 of the game)!!!! This game is very intense right now! I'm supposed to be sleeping, but I am now sitting up on the couch with my popcorn!!! #24 just made a wicked in and out on Posey, but he's also a champion and responds with a 3 pointer to cut the lead to 1. 81-80. Now I'm realy into this game because if the Celts win, that's a crazy hole to dig out of!!!!!!!!! Man I'm really HATING this 2-3-2 format right now! Who's in the house?!?!?! EDDIE IS and the Celts take the LEAD!!!!!! 84-83. Big shot from the NBA's King of Crunk!!!!! I'm reading his lips and he's tellin them boys that he's a $%##$%%^%^&* SHOOTER! Yes you are Eddie. That's why you're out there......tsst. they run some clock, and RAY RAY makes a ridiculous layup!!! OMG! I am ecstatic right now! Not only is this great basketball, but the #24 and the Lakers are losing!!! Note to self- Stop being so biased! Anyways, Mr Kevin Garn made ANOTHER 4th quarter bucket (You really want your name back don't you!) and the Celts have a 5 point lead going into the 2 minute mark! The teams trade free throws for a while, the #24 makes a nice layup to cut the deficit to 2. 89-87. 1:37 left. The Celts milk the clock some'n STUPID, and the ball finds its way into James Posey's hands.......WOW..... That's all I can say about that shot! To me that was the biggest shot of the game and now with 1:13 left, the Lakers are starting to look worried, even their "leader". D-Fish (Where had he been this whole time?) hits a clutch jumper to trim the lead to 3, 92-89, (He's from Little Rock....I'm not suprised), but #24 makes a foolish foul on Paul Pierce on the other end and we're headed to the line.Ice Cold. Ice Cold. Ice Cold. He nails both freebies and the lead is back up to 5. A broken play turns in the Lakers favor as Pau G-HOE-SOFT dunks the ball on a lob from #24 (BTW-I would love to see Rik Smits work this clown out) and the lead is down to 3. 94-91. This is it. The possession that makes this game. More milking of the clock. Sasha "I shoot too much" Vujacic has been harrassing Jesus Shuttlesworth ALL GAME LONG and now Ray Ray has had enough. Iso.(waving hands)I said iso nigga, I don't need a pick(I can only imagine that this is what he said to Kevin Garn). He dribbles and dribbles and dribbles. Vujacic all of a sudden stops playing his pressing D. I can see the confidence dwindle and he looks as nervous as #24 at a hotel in Colorado, Mike Vick at a P.E.T.A Convention, O.J. Simpson around all caucasions! Ray Ray can smell the blood, that scuuurdy cat blood, and like a Lion on its prey, he pounced, but in the form of a crossover. VujaCHICK is left standing there, frozen, realizing his bitchassness, and now only has the hope that a help defender would make up for his mistake. But the help D has been very weak so far (see above picture if you can catch my drift)! Now all that is left for Ray Allen to do, is lay the ball up, because the D is so spread, its just him and the basket. (WAIT! did he just look back at VujaCHICK?!?!? Wow! The UTMOST disrespect!) Anyways, lay up is good, and I can feel the life sucked out of the Staples Center. A la staple to the heart of the entire Laker nation. the next possesion was filled with bricks and confusion and #24 clapping his hands, pouting and shouting," Pass it to meeeeeee", "I'm open", "Right here", but the damage is done. The game and more than likely the series is over. A free throw and a miss from Eddie House seals the deal for the Celts. Game out. 97-91. Celtics 3, Lakers 1. Sigh, I really hate this 2-3-2 format, but see you back in LA on Sunday for a CRUCIAL, CRITICAL, PIVOTAL, and whatever fitting adverb you can find, Game 5. Comments are welcome!