The Lakers have no choice. The last two games have put Californians in a delicate situation. Trailing 3-2 in the Celtics, they have no right to any missteps to reach their goal: win a second ring on. Even if the situation is complicated, optimism is in order in Purple and Gold return to Staples Center for the last two games gives hope to teammates Lamar Odom: "The series is not over. We'll answer. Our confidence is still there, "joked the handyman of Californians in the Los Angeles Times. "It was only their third victory. They have not the trophy in hand. They will still have to win one on our floor. " Phil Jackson is on the same wavelength "They just used their home advantage. Now we return home to win. This logic is not it? "
On the merits, the coach of the Lakers is not wrong. With only one defeat conceded at home since the start of the playoffs, the Lakers seem to be able to reverse the situation. But now, the C's have already shown during the match they had two arms to overthrow the Staples Center. The story does not go in the direction of the Lakers. Since 1985 and the enthronement of the 2-3-2 format for the Finals, six teams are back at home carried 3-2. And only two have managed to win both remaining games to be champions (note: Houston in 1994 ... Los Angeles in 1988). To make matters worse, the last two outputs of Angelinos are not very reassuring.
Bryant: " Our defense took water ":
Defensively, the Lakers have been less active with 94 points against an average Friday and Sunday. "We have regressed since Game 1"Irritated Bryant on Yahoo.com."Our defense has taken the water during the last two games. Duels If Paul Pierce and Ron Artest, Kevin Garnett, Pau Gasol has turned in favor of C's during the last few games, the state form of Andrew Bynum, who aggravated a knee injury in Game 3, n ' is no stranger to the loss of power. Very active in the paint since the start of the playoffs, the young pivot is no longer the same impact. With 2 points, 3 rebounds in Game 4 and 6 points, 1 rebound during the last meeting, he no longer dominates the painting. It has also not put a cons in his last outings. And the Californians pay cash.
The attack also left wondering. Kobe Bryant, author of a festival in Game 5 (38 pts), seemed very lonely at some time before the C's well-oiled. To hope to keep their property, the Lakers will have to return to team play well oiled that made the difference throughout the playoffs. And as soon as possible as outlined Andrew Bynum: "We must do everything to have a Game 7. It will be very hard for them to win in a Game 7 on our floor. 'The state of emergency declared in LA.
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