By Dan Robson, CBC Sports
Like an older brother giving a younger sibling a faint hope of winning in a game of driveway pickup — the Los Angeles Lakers toyed with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
The Lakers allowed the Suns to stick with them for three quarters in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals, but pulled ahead in the fourth en route to a 124-112 win and a 2-0 lead in the series.
Grant Hill dropped 17 of his 23 points in the third quarter and the Suns entered the final frame knotted with the Lakers at 90. For a moment, it looked as though the Suns had a fighting chance.
But it was getting late. And the Lakers had homework to do, or some television to watch. Game over.
Pau Gasol scored 14 points in the fourth, finishing with a total of 29, as the Lakers outscored the lacklustre Suns 34-22 in the final frame.
Kobe Bryant complemented Gasol's effort with 21 points and a Steve Nash-like 13 assists as the Lakers captured their eighth straight playoff win.
Jason Richardson dropped 29 points for the visiting Suns, adding to Hill's 23.
For the second straight game, Lakers fans chanted, "We want Boston, we want Boston," with many filing out of the Staples Centre before the final buzzer, feeling certain of victory.
"We've been able to play both styles of basketball," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "We like to control the pace, but we feel comfortable if it's an accelerated pace."
Nash's 15 assists were marred by five turnovers. He added 11 points in the losing effort.
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Monday, May 17, 2010
Kobe powers Lakers past Suns to open NBA semi-final
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LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers ripped Phoenix 128-107 in the opening game of the NBA Western Conference finals.
Bryant scored 21 points in the third quarter, his highest-scoring period in any game this season, despite not having practiced in the past week with the reigning NBA champion Lakers due to nagging knee injuries.
The Lakers, who host game two in the best-of-seven series on Wednesday, hope to advance to a third consecutive NBA Finals, where they would face the winner of the Eastern Conference championship series between Orlando and Boston.
Los Angeles ended the first quarter with an 18-4 run to grab a 33-26 lead, the Suns missing nine of their last 11 shots in a period that ended with a baseline basket by Bryant at the buzzer.
The Lakers pushed the lead to 62-55 at half-time, with Lamar Odom having 15 points and eight rebounds in the first two quarters.
"I just wanted to stay focused and I was able to do that," Odom said.
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LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers ripped Phoenix 128-107 in the opening game of the NBA Western Conference finals.
Bryant scored 21 points in the third quarter, his highest-scoring period in any game this season, despite not having practiced in the past week with the reigning NBA champion Lakers due to nagging knee injuries.
The Lakers, who host game two in the best-of-seven series on Wednesday, hope to advance to a third consecutive NBA Finals, where they would face the winner of the Eastern Conference championship series between Orlando and Boston.
Los Angeles ended the first quarter with an 18-4 run to grab a 33-26 lead, the Suns missing nine of their last 11 shots in a period that ended with a baseline basket by Bryant at the buzzer.
The Lakers pushed the lead to 62-55 at half-time, with Lamar Odom having 15 points and eight rebounds in the first two quarters.
"I just wanted to stay focused and I was able to do that," Odom said.
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
NBA Conference Finals is here - watch it live
Four NBA teams are left. Who will advance to the NBA Finals? It will start today 3:30PM ET, Boston Celtics against Orlando Magic.
Celtics vs Magic
Magic has the home court advantage all through out the playoffs(even in NBA finals) because they have the second best record in the NBA regular season. But Celtics proved that they don't need home court advantage to win a series. The Celtics dumped the Cavaliers 4-2 while the Magic gave no mercy in sweeping the Atlanta Hawks of their own series.
For Orlando to win this series, their shooters should play well to free up the interior defence of the Celtics. Dwight Howard will really have a hard time because Kevin Garnet is healthy. Lets watch out for this two.
For Boston, I think they have the advantage because of experience and the good news for them is their Big Three are all healthy. But I still believe that Rajon Rondo is still the catalyst of this team. He should play well like what he did in the Cavaliers series.
Prediction: Celtics 4-2
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
Lakers reached the Conference finals for the third straight year. They swept the Utah Jazz and the Suns swept the Spurs also. Suns pick-n-roll offense will be in trouble because the Lakers has the formula to stop it(look what they did in Jazz series). But Steve Nash will be the main catalyst of the Suns, he should distribute the ball well and be aggressive in defense.
For the Lakers, they should tighten their defense and cover all the shooters well. Lakers have all the advantage especially their twin towers. This series is fun to watch and the Lakers are very eager to revenge their playoffs losses to the Suns. Kobe Bryant will still be the go to guy of the Lakers.
Prediction: Lakers 4-1
Watch the NBA Conference Final Games at NBA TODAY
Celtics vs Magic
Magic has the home court advantage all through out the playoffs(even in NBA finals) because they have the second best record in the NBA regular season. But Celtics proved that they don't need home court advantage to win a series. The Celtics dumped the Cavaliers 4-2 while the Magic gave no mercy in sweeping the Atlanta Hawks of their own series.
For Orlando to win this series, their shooters should play well to free up the interior defence of the Celtics. Dwight Howard will really have a hard time because Kevin Garnet is healthy. Lets watch out for this two.
For Boston, I think they have the advantage because of experience and the good news for them is their Big Three are all healthy. But I still believe that Rajon Rondo is still the catalyst of this team. He should play well like what he did in the Cavaliers series.
Prediction: Celtics 4-2
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
Lakers reached the Conference finals for the third straight year. They swept the Utah Jazz and the Suns swept the Spurs also. Suns pick-n-roll offense will be in trouble because the Lakers has the formula to stop it(look what they did in Jazz series). But Steve Nash will be the main catalyst of the Suns, he should distribute the ball well and be aggressive in defense.
For the Lakers, they should tighten their defense and cover all the shooters well. Lakers have all the advantage especially their twin towers. This series is fun to watch and the Lakers are very eager to revenge their playoffs losses to the Suns. Kobe Bryant will still be the go to guy of the Lakers.
Prediction: Lakers 4-1
Watch the NBA Conference Final Games at NBA TODAY
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Phoenix Suns sweep San Antonio Spurs
Amare Stoudamire and Steve Nash leads the Phoenix Suns during a decisive fourth quarter run and sweep the San Antonio Spurs, 107-101. Phoenix Suns will advance to the Western Conference Finals. Stoudamire and Nash has 49 combined points while Nash hits a perfect field goal in the 3PT line, 3-3 FG.
Phoenix Suns will face the winner of the series between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers lead the series, 3-0.
Phoenix Suns will face the winner of the series between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers lead the series, 3-0.
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