Comments on: Bynum’s triple-double, NBA playoff record 10 blocked shots lead Lakers to Game 1 rout of Nuggets

By: smoothaswilkes

smoothaswilkes — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:57:32 +0000

easy, let’s not get ahead of reality. that is a great narrative that you spun there but the reality is that this game is emblematic the entire season. they need 15 more wins before hoisting a trophy and for one game Bynum was dialed in, three different role players had great games, Kobe and Pau did their things. Is that sustainable throughout the playoffs? I’m not sure yet and there has been zero indication from the season that says it will. having said that it was awesome to watch and I hope it is.

By: therealkennypowers55

therealkennypowers55 — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:51:45 +0000

Bynum took off his #84 Randy Moss jersey for the playoffs and will play hard. He was bored during the season but nobody can stop him in the West.

By: larsonjs

larsonjs — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:41:16 +0000

Bynum played well, but I was not impressed with Kobe. I thought he demanded the ball way too much. The Lakers are at their best when they spread the offense. I think I could count on one hand the number of times they reposted Bynum after he passed out of the double team. It looked like in the first quarter that they barely looked for him. When the ball goes in to Kobe and dies there, better defensive teams are going to kill the Lakers. Kobe, please learn from your absence. You have a pretty good team. (better I think with MWP at least in this matchup). Trust them

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loungefly74 — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:59:22 +0000

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By: therealroman

therealroman — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:22:27 +0000

dude if he’s focused his size and strength is almost unfair. i think he might even be stronger than dwight. very impressing, lakers are strong this year

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jumbossportsblog — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:30:47 +0000

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By: fouldwimmerlaik

fouldwimmerlaik — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:09:07 +0000

I was dancing all around my parents’ basement with joy while Kobe and his supporting cast were teaching the Nuggets what it is like to come up against the god of the NBA, Kobe. I do love Kobe so much. This is just the first win of many in the playoffs. Kobe is the greatest EVEEEEEER.

By: omniusprime

omniusprime — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:02:32 +0000

To think some fools wanted to trade Bynum for Howard, what a disaster that would have been this playoff season. What a great start to what could be a championship year. Ebanks and Hill are coming into their own at the right time and Kobe now won’t have to carry the team on his shoulders every game. If Bynum keeps playing huge like in game 1 the Lakers will crush every team they play, including Queen James and his little pals from the Eastern Creampuff Conference. Go Lakers!!!!

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:55:24 +0000

When he plays this way DEFENSIVELY, he’s the best overall. His footwork and overall offensive game runs laps around Dwight’s.

By: lakerluver

lakerluver — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:54:03 +0000

Bynum is the BEST center in the NBA. if you haven’t come to that realization yet just keep watching.

By: zxrated

zxrated — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:22:02 +0000

LMBO at the MWP thing! People make too a big deal out of the trust factor with Brown. As great as Phil Jackson was it was not about X’s & O’s when it came to trusting him. Phil was not even the guy to install and reinforce the triangle system principles, Tex Winter was. What Phil did is establish a working relationship with his players as a leader. Brown gained the trust of this team a lot earlier then most realize.
The improved defensive performance the Lakers had before the Sessions trade was the inception. The removal of Fisher by the FO helped also. As a loyal Laker fan I didn’t understand that move at first, but it was the right thing to do to keep old status from clashing with the new direction. Sessions had to be put in the fire right away and Brown was loyal to Fish.

Brown and this team are learning each other on the fly. Brown won over Kobe by empowering him early on, through constant two way communication. The benching in the Memphis game made Kobe respect him even more. Bynum is not on the same maturity level as Kobe so it took him more time to understand his benching. The switch seems to be going off in Bynums mindset and if he holds true to his post game words, about agreeing with and understanding Browns commentary about his defensive dominance… the trust factor is where it needs to be for a championship run.

By: bozosforall

bozosforall — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:54:01 +0000

Meanwhile, the Celtics punk out against the Hawks.

By: bozosforall

bozosforall — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:52:29 +0000

More importantly, he is the best center in the playoffs.

By: mungman69

mungman69 — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:21:59 +0000

Lakers in 5

By: savvybynature

savvybynature — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:03:48 +0000

The Lakers have as talented a big 3 as ANYBODY, and I actually think they match up rather well with the Heat should they make it there. The question with them is: How will they respond to adversity?

Will Bynum respond when the chips are down? They have a new coach that they don’t seem to trust, will they be wiling to rally around him? Will MWP rip Harden’s arm off and club a baby seal to death with it?

I don’t know, but it will be fun to find out.

By: cosanostra71

cosanostra71 — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:57:53 +0000

even more amazing is when you put it this way- Bynum blocked 11% of the Nuggets 90 shot attempts. Wow!

By: isujames

isujames — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:16:33 +0000

Who does this guy think he is The Big O??

By: thraiderskin

thraiderskin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:52:51 +0000

10 blocked shots just seems insane to me… how are you going to let one dude work you like that?

By: ezmagic

ezmagic — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:34:48 +0000

He’s still the 2nd best center in the NBA