The Lakers picked up a huge game four win. San Antonio fan is bent! Highly upset and feeling like they got screwed by the call. There’s been a lot of talk about the last play of the game, was it a foul or not?
That question is simple: yes.
However, that foul will not be called, especially not at the end of a Western Conference Finals game. The Lakers outplayed the Spurs in the game and had the Spurs playing uphill all game.
You can’t expect the officials to bail you out of game that you had no business winning. The irony is that the officials kept the Spurs in the game with some questionable calls against the Lakers all game, and the moment the last call of the game went against the Spurs, some felt the officiating was tainted.
I can agree with the argument that Joey Crawford shouldn’t have been calling this game due to his history with the Spurs. The reality is that the call on the last play of the game wasn’t the reason the Spurs lost game four.
Some will say a foul is a foul whether it is in the first minute or the last minute of a game. There is a lot of truth to that statement and I agree, but the officials do want the players to decide the outcome of a game and not them.
The fact of the matter is that Brent Barry didn’t sell the call and actually reset and got the shot off. And why is 6’6” Brent Barry attempting to pump fake a 6’1” Derek Fisher instead of just rising up and taking the shot? The Spurs didn’t blame the refs and San Antonio fans shouldn’t either.
This debate is going to rage on for a while; the Los Angeles Lakers are 48 minutes away from reaching the NBA Finals. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are five wins away from reaching their goal of a championship.
These are the most difficult wins to get. The Spurs, by losing, are placed in a bad position to have to win three straight games. The Spurs are a tough, tough out, but I think the Spurs have reached the end of the road.
The Spurs will come out with a spirited effort and will probably start Manu Ginobli. He was shut down by the Lakers in game four; it appeared that Brent Barry took his place.
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7 months ago
great report,Its over, the mighty Lakers will prevail this time!....Lionel Evans from the Bahamas ellion@coralwave.com
from 7 months ago
Thanks for the compliments and the comments, Lionel! You're from a place that I love! Have a Kalik Beer or Coconut Rum for me and remind me of how good they are. I've had a good time at Junkanoo. I haven't had conk salad in years but I still love it. I can remember reading the Nassau Guardian and the Freeport News. I've also had a good meal at the Stoned Crab. I guess you know by now that I've been to and enjoyed myself in the bahamas.
7 months ago
I see that you are truly an accepted Bahamian! you know and enjoy the foods and drinks that we as Bahamians have enjoyed for years. It is good to have met you through the Bleacher Report.
I am happy that the Celtics has finished off the Pistons tonight. I am a Laker fan and want to see us play our old rival again for old time sake.
from 7 months ago
I'm elated to be an accepted Bahamian! I will make it a point to inform Mychael Thompson of my new found acceptance. I'll hold off on the acceptance speech for now. I've several photos of the Bahamas on my screensaver and I will say the speech then. Continue to support the Lakers and you won't be disappointed. I'm going to congratulate you now on your upciming graduation from Law School.
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