More Lakers Spurs

So before the Lakers wrap up the Western Conference tonight, I thought I would add a few thoughts from last game. These aren't necessarily my own opinions (I'll let you know when I am stealing them) but some are recycled from sports talk shows.

1st - The last play of the game 4: While it could have been called a foul and sent Barry to the line for 2 that could have tied the game, they made it a no call. This is where many people don't like the NBA with their no calls and star treatment. However, if you look at other leagues the same thing happens, especially in the NFL. Get a reputation as a shut down corner and holding and PI are not called etc. If you were unhappy about the last call then you should also be unhappy with the previous no call. (recycled opinion here) On the play where the ball got kicked out of bounds by Horry and left the Lakers 2 sec. on the shot clock, the ball actually hit the rim and the refs didn't get it. If the shot clock had been reset the Lakers would have had to have been fouled and that would have changed the ending.

2nd - (own opinion here) While Barry had a good game what in the H**** is he doing taking the final shot for the Spurs? Was Duncan unavailable for a 2 pointer to tie the game? Was the flying Frenchman not able to shoot? Even though Ginschnozley had a bad game, don't you want him shooting? Where was big shot Rob? So there are 4 options not including Bowen who actually hit 3's in the game and could have taken the last shot. Sooo, like the Spurs coaching staff, the fans need to take that and just realize you are slower, older, and just not as good as the team you are playing. I will give you this, the Spurs should be playing the Lakers in the Finals, not just the Western Finals as the East is Terrible.

GOOOO Lakers!!! (especially since the Dodgers are driving us crazy in Dodger town)