Friday, May 16, 2003

No one had faith except me and Grady: Spurs 110, Lakers 82

From ESPN.com:
Kobe Bryant left the court in tears as the three-year championship reign of the Los Angeles Lakers came to a decisive end.
Bryant added 20 points and didn't take the loss well. Derek Fisher also left the court in tears.
"It's just tough to lose, man. We haven't experienced this feeling in three years. They executed extremely well. That's an excellent ballclub over there,'' Bryant said.

Kobe, you're a nice guy, but ain't no one crying little-league tears with you.

Ginobili's 3-pointer with 8:09 remaining made it 91-74, and the Lakers were through.
Manu Ginobili, bringing the lasagna!

The Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals to face Dallas or Sacramento. The series begins Monday night.
"It matters not,'' said David Robinson

What the hell, David? Methinks Creaky Knees Robinson hath read to much Big Willy.

One last little beauty, from the other series:
Commissioner David Stern opted to attend Game 6 of the Mavs-Kings rather than go to L.A. for the Spurs-Lakers, where the three-time defending champions were eliminated. "You know what? I've been to L.A. already this year and I haven't been to Sacramento,'' Stern said. "I wanted to be here.'' Stern was booed when he was announced during the game.

Go Mavs--I want a Texas showdown, baby.