LA's Lost, Instead Of A Denver Win

Game 2 was just as exciting as the first, but even better. The Kobe-Melo match up was still in effect, however both teams stepped up which made the game another classic.

LA knew a 2-0 lead heading to Denver would be critical, and they started the game as if they wanted it. Kobe still had the hot hand from his 40-points in game 1, by dropping 18 and leading LA to a 8 point lead.

LA was dominating, and it was looking to easy. Denver couldn't match LA's inside presence, or their outside range. Even in the second quarter, their bench still matched the starters outstanding, however LA got cocky and stopped playing defense.

Trevor Ariza is a star. He is the only Lakers who gets respect besides Kobe after last night's game because he wasn't only a defensive stopper, but a scoring threat. He scored 20 points, hitting his first score shots, while also picking up 4 steals. He provided a spark that Kobe needed, which made the game easier for KB.

How do you let Linas Kleiza, who rarely has played in the post-season so far come off the bench and score 11 points, while grabbing nine rebounds. The only reason Denver made a comeback in the second quarter is because of Kleiza which is unacceptable. They had Melo on lock for a while, but with the bench getting hot, Melo added another threat finishing with 34 and 9 rebounds.

Phil Jackson, once again is at fault for this loss. Both Shannon Brown and Jordan Farmar played great, hitting clutch shots, combining for 10 points and 4 assists off the bench. However, Jackson still feels Derek Fisher's experience will be a greater impact.

Phil, your the best coach in the NBA, stop letting this idea that experience means more.

Fisher has played sloppy all post-season and is should be benched. Both reserve guards have easily outplayed him, making more consistent shots, and playing better defense. Fisher can't find his shot, so he just find his way to the bench because he's hurting LA more more than helping.

LA purposely made Kobe a decoy for Fisher to take the last shot, and he missed a wide open three-pointer that would've sent the game into overtime.

I'm not a hall-of-fame coach with nine rings, but it's obvious Fisher shouldn't be out there. This so called experience he should be bringing is not having any type of factor. Fish, you've had a nice career and have had some clutch shots, but you don't have it anymore. Phil please don't make the same mistake again, because this team is to talented to be losing games like these.

We Should Take Game 3 Though.