As exciting as Game 1 was, I'm looking forward to Game 2 even more. Now the Lakers will try to steal one in the Boston's home court so they'd have an apportunity to close it in 5 games at home. We'll see if Jackson can adjust their attack.
We'll also get to find out how serious Pierce's injury is, or if Ray Allen's new defensive prowess (against Kobe no less) would hold out. I'm hoping KG will be more aggressive inside, and that Leon Powe will get more minutes.
I predict another Boston win, inasmuch as the Lakers are a good road team(27-14 during the regular season, and 4-4 this playoffs, one of each are to the Celts), the Celtics are even better at home (35-6 during the regular season, and 12-1 this playoffs, none of which are to the Lakers). The final score would probably be a little closer this time, maybe 95-91, especially with Boston wanting to slow it down even more.
We'll see if I'm right. Game 2 at the Boston Garden, June 8, Sunday 8:30pm E.T. You can also watch it live at RPN 9, on June 9 (yay holiday!), Monday @8:30am, Philippine Time.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Photohunt: Bad Hair
It's that time of the week again. Since I couldn't get the photo I want, I decided to post a picture of my just-woke-up hair instead. I know what you're thinking--clearly I have no shame. I do actually, which is why I didn't show my face this time.
Good news though, I just had a hair cut (yep, now I'm turning girly giving updates on my hair--no offense to women everywhere). Will post a picture of that soon.
PhotoHunt
Boston Celtics def. LA Lakers 98 to 88 for 1-0 series lead
In what turned out to be a dramatic opening to a promising series, the Boston Celtics takes game 1 at home.
The Big 3 had respectable numbers, 24 for Kevin Garnett, 21 for Paul Pierce and 19 for Ray Allen. Rondo came up big with 15points, 7 assists and 5 rebs.
Did the Celts come out smoking--not exactly. The truth didn't catch fire until the 2nd half. This after he was literally carried off the court after he hurt his knee, came bounding back to the tune of Rocky, and came smoking with 3's galore! It's like he drank a Ray Allen potion or something!
This was very timely because at this point, KG (who for some reason decided he didn't want to mess it up with Pau Gasol just kept shooting jumpers) started missing his shots early in the third quarter. He was actually a whooping 8/11 before he started chucking shots--missing 9 straight jump shots before he put the exclamation point on this game with a slam dunk put back against a Lakers defense that went home early.
I think it's promising that Ray Allen played well. He was scoring, though his shooting touch was a little bit off (38% from the field and 33% from three), he was aggressive--finding himself on the charity stripe 8 times (double his usual numbers). and he played great 1-on-1 defense against Kobe Bryant who was forced to take more jump shots than is necessarily healthy.
The real Celts MVP for this game though is their team defense ( I know that sounds lame) but it's true. They were a monster on the boards especially KG (also Leon Powe was a monster on the offensive board in his limited playing time), and they kept their fouls to a minimum, allowing Kobe only 6 attempts at the line. It was also significant that their defense was able to put Kobe in "I am team" mode early in the 4th where he stopped passing altogether, forcing the Lakers to a 4th quarter output of only 15points. Now it would've been bad if he poured in 20 points in this quarter all by his lonesome (where 15 is actually all he needed) , but he only made 1 out of his 5 shots this final period finishing with a paltry24 points on a 9 of 26 shooting.
The Lakers have been 0-3 against the Celtics this year. In those games, Kobe's only made 24 shots out of 72 attempts and contributing only 12 assists. Let's see if they can adjust and pick themselves up for the next game. I'm not betting on it though.
The Big 3 had respectable numbers, 24 for Kevin Garnett, 21 for Paul Pierce and 19 for Ray Allen. Rondo came up big with 15points, 7 assists and 5 rebs.
Did the Celts come out smoking--not exactly. The truth didn't catch fire until the 2nd half. This after he was literally carried off the court after he hurt his knee, came bounding back to the tune of Rocky, and came smoking with 3's galore! It's like he drank a Ray Allen potion or something!
This was very timely because at this point, KG (who for some reason decided he didn't want to mess it up with Pau Gasol just kept shooting jumpers) started missing his shots early in the third quarter. He was actually a whooping 8/11 before he started chucking shots--missing 9 straight jump shots before he put the exclamation point on this game with a slam dunk put back against a Lakers defense that went home early.
I think it's promising that Ray Allen played well. He was scoring, though his shooting touch was a little bit off (38% from the field and 33% from three), he was aggressive--finding himself on the charity stripe 8 times (double his usual numbers). and he played great 1-on-1 defense against Kobe Bryant who was forced to take more jump shots than is necessarily healthy.
The real Celts MVP for this game though is their team defense ( I know that sounds lame) but it's true. They were a monster on the boards especially KG (also Leon Powe was a monster on the offensive board in his limited playing time), and they kept their fouls to a minimum, allowing Kobe only 6 attempts at the line. It was also significant that their defense was able to put Kobe in "I am team" mode early in the 4th where he stopped passing altogether, forcing the Lakers to a 4th quarter output of only 15points. Now it would've been bad if he poured in 20 points in this quarter all by his lonesome (where 15 is actually all he needed) , but he only made 1 out of his 5 shots this final period finishing with a paltry24 points on a 9 of 26 shooting.
The Lakers have been 0-3 against the Celtics this year. In those games, Kobe's only made 24 shots out of 72 attempts and contributing only 12 assists. Let's see if they can adjust and pick themselves up for the next game. I'm not betting on it though.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Game 1: Lakers @ Boston
In a few hours, a rivalry will be renewed when the LA Lakers visit the Boston Celtics. Who will come out on top? Again, this is a war were the battles are just as important as the outcome.
I'm personally rooting for the Celtics. I'd like to see their Big 3 finally get their rings. They've done all the right things in the regular season, but they've screwed up quite a few in the playoffs. Were they able to learn from their mistakes and use it in this series?
The Lakers are sure to come out fighting--never mind that they're doing it on enemy soil. Kobe seems to be able to thrive anywhere. Though they lost twice in the regular season to the daunting Celtics, they didn't have Gasol then. They have been relentless in the playoffs, will their new found team work bring them all the way?
My game 1 prediction: Boston on top with the final score hovering around 104-97. They should be able to pull this off if they can keep Kobe from getting his teammates into the game like they did the last couple of times they met. They should be able to come out strong in the first half and the 2nd., not just offensively, but defensively too--keeping from fouling while forcing turnovers.
And lastly, they need a strong game from both Perkins and Rondo.
Go celts!
UPDATE! *WARNING SPOILER!*
I'm personally rooting for the Celtics. I'd like to see their Big 3 finally get their rings. They've done all the right things in the regular season, but they've screwed up quite a few in the playoffs. Were they able to learn from their mistakes and use it in this series?
The Lakers are sure to come out fighting--never mind that they're doing it on enemy soil. Kobe seems to be able to thrive anywhere. Though they lost twice in the regular season to the daunting Celtics, they didn't have Gasol then. They have been relentless in the playoffs, will their new found team work bring them all the way?
My game 1 prediction: Boston on top with the final score hovering around 104-97. They should be able to pull this off if they can keep Kobe from getting his teammates into the game like they did the last couple of times they met. They should be able to come out strong in the first half and the 2nd., not just offensively, but defensively too--keeping from fouling while forcing turnovers.
And lastly, they need a strong game from both Perkins and Rondo.
Go celts!
UPDATE! *WARNING SPOILER!*
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Happy birthday pappy!
Yep! It's my natural father's birthday last Sunday, (no hidden meaning). And I don't call him pappy in real life too, I just thought it would sound cool (which I guess it doesn't.)
So where did we eat? There's actually an interesting story to that. See when we went over to pick my dad (no we don't call him that either) up to go out, he insinuated wanting to invite the whole family (meaning his brother's family) which we don't mind except it seems he wants to go somewhere expensive. Now, I'm not being a cheapskate or anything, but I did think spending a fortune to show off in this bad economy is definitely not smart.
So off we went to find a flashy yet not too expensive place to eat. And guess where we ended up making reservations for?
At P580 per hear, it's not exactly cheap, but we have to accede to something right? It's our dear daddy's (nope still not this one) birthday anyway.
A table for Mr. A King please! (yeah yeah, I've fallen in love with taking pictures of everything.) And just a small sample of what I ate.
(S-wise from the top we have salmon sashimi, ebi and kani tempura, a couple of strange looking maki, gyoza, lechon de leche, pork humba, fried round thingy, and to round it off, as stick of pork bar-b-q, chicken yakitori and skewered liver)
Yes, I'm such an amateur photographer. But the dessert's good right?
And how can I forget the all-time Filipino favorite, the halo-halo bar?
All in all, we had fun, even though they decided to talk about business problems in the middle of the whole thing.
Not at all a very good photo since the food attendant who took it was overeager. But the family's there, and my gramps is smiling. The little one is my new nephew, my first and only nephew in fact. He just turned 6 mos. last Sunday.
Don't be scared little one. The world maybe big and terrifying sometimes, but it can be amazingly beautiful as well.
Happy birthday Papa! We don't see eye to eye on a lot of things, but one thing's for sure, we love you! :)
So where did we eat? There's actually an interesting story to that. See when we went over to pick my dad (no we don't call him that either) up to go out, he insinuated wanting to invite the whole family (meaning his brother's family) which we don't mind except it seems he wants to go somewhere expensive. Now, I'm not being a cheapskate or anything, but I did think spending a fortune to show off in this bad economy is definitely not smart.
So off we went to find a flashy yet not too expensive place to eat. And guess where we ended up making reservations for?
At P580 per hear, it's not exactly cheap, but we have to accede to something right? It's our dear daddy's (nope still not this one) birthday anyway.
A table for Mr. A King please! (yeah yeah, I've fallen in love with taking pictures of everything.) And just a small sample of what I ate.
(S-wise from the top we have salmon sashimi, ebi and kani tempura, a couple of strange looking maki, gyoza, lechon de leche, pork humba, fried round thingy, and to round it off, as stick of pork bar-b-q, chicken yakitori and skewered liver)
Yes, I'm such an amateur photographer. But the dessert's good right?
And how can I forget the all-time Filipino favorite, the halo-halo bar?
All in all, we had fun, even though they decided to talk about business problems in the middle of the whole thing.
Not at all a very good photo since the food attendant who took it was overeager. But the family's there, and my gramps is smiling. The little one is my new nephew, my first and only nephew in fact. He just turned 6 mos. last Sunday.
Don't be scared little one. The world maybe big and terrifying sometimes, but it can be amazingly beautiful as well.
Happy birthday Papa! We don't see eye to eye on a lot of things, but one thing's for sure, we love you! :)
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