Tonite's game in Phoenix could end what many would have considered an improbable series had you asked them prior to the April 23 start. The seventh seeded Lakers head into Phoenix holding a 3 games to 1 lead over the second seeded Suns. Let's hope that 'one' doesn't come back to haunt us. The first game was within our reach and could have very easily gone our way with a couple of bounces here and there.
So what expectations do I have tonite? I expect a frenetic first quarter, lots of running, almost sloppy play, as the Suns try to jump on the Lakers early and keep the home crowd in it. Despite three straight losses, the last game was ridiculously close; so much so that it may have actually built confidence more than shot it.
The key will still be, no not Nash, he's done everything against and the results haven't changed, the facilitating by Kobe Bryant. This is made infinitely easier when the Lakers are up or at least down no more than six to ten points. After double digit separation, the Kobe heroics may start a bit earlier which could take others out of the game.
I really want to talk about how fun an all- Staples Center second round would be. But let's do what we have to in the first round before we go there.
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