Finals: Game 1 Reaction
Written by The Big Train   
Friday, 05 June 2009 08:50

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Well, Orlando is now 0 and 5 in the NBA Finals. There isn't really much to say about this one. LA looked faster, stronger, and better in every way. Kobe was amazing, Orlando couldn't hit a shot, and the Lakers kept D12 in check. Perhaps the brightest spot for Orlando was the return of Jameer. He didn't exactly light it up out there (6 pts, 4 ast in 23 minutes), but you have to love his desire.

I could go on and on breaking down the game, but it's actually pretty simple. When you shoot 29% you are not going to win.

What does this mean for Game 2 and the rest of the series? Well, for starters, Orlando can't play worse. They can't shoot worse. They can't look slower, and it's hard to get outrebounded by more than 14. Game 2 will certainly be closer, so the question is, considering that only 2 of the 14 players on Orlando's roster has ever been to the Finals and the Lakers are rather experienced, is Game 2 a must win?

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written by Don (with malice), June 06, 2009
Well... no game 2 is a "must win" in a 7 game series, but it's a high mountain you're set to climb after losing game 1 100-75. The thing about losing like that... well, 2 things really.
1. I don't care what writers say about "all wins are equal", a loss like that will inevitably end in doubts.
2. The Lakers are a team that can get complacent... if that happens, then Orlando are a shot.
I don't think that happens tho'.

G'luck (but not too much) Puns.


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