LAKERS ARE 2009 NBA WORLD CHAMPIONS.................................................
The goal coming into this season was redemption after Lakers lost game 6 to the Boston Celtics in a humuliting game by 39 pts. So at Day one, Lakers' goal were to win the Larry O'Brien Trophy this year. Mission Acomplished after Lakers defeated Orlando Magic in Orlando 99-86 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Orlando started the game strong as they seemed as if they would hold the momentum for this game. They had a 9 pt lead in the 1st quarter but the Lakers erased that lead with a 16-0 run in the second quarter and took the lead for good. During that stretch, Trevor Ariza was the key man as he made a couple three point shots. Ariza finished with 15 point and should get a big pay raise. The Lakesrs took a 12 point lead and never looked back. They extended that lead to almsot 20 points by the 3 rd quarter and the game was over. Lakers were the 2009 NBA Champs.
Kobe Bryant had 30 points 6 reb 5 ast in this close out game and was named the Finals MVP. He earned his fourth championship ring in the process, waiting 7 years to get his fourth one, tying him with Shaq and Tim Duncan. Kobe made a lot of clutch shots and sparked the comeback in the second quarter. Derek Fisher hit a couple of shots in route to 13 pts and he also picked up his fourth championship ring.
Pau Gasol earned his 1st ring as his coming to Los Angeles last year from Memphis was the main reason for the turnaround. Gasol finished tonight with 14 pts 15 reb. Lamar Odom had another strong game off the bench with 17 pts 10 reb. Boy Lamar knocked down three threepoint shots and had a nice reverse dunk. He is athletic. He had earned his 1st ring too.
Lakers have done it. They finished this Finals off in 5 games instead of the predicted 6 I said. But they done it. Kobe was so happy that he jumped really high once the final buzzer sounded. The Kobe hugged Phil Jackson, who got a hat from his kids with the Roman Numerals 10. It was an amazing moment in Orlando. Remeber Kobe and Phil didn't see eye to eye 5 years ago and it didn't seem if they would be together again. Kobe hugged Fisher as they came into the league together. They played in all the finals together and endured the hardships and the championship.
Congratulations to Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom, Trevor Ariza, Luke Walton, Jordan Farmar, Shannon Brown, Sasha Vujacic, DJ Mbenga, Josh Powell, Sun Yue, and Adam Morrison on earning their 1 st championship. Also to the coaches especially to Phil Jackson. He is 1st alltime on NBA Coaches Championship list, 10th title.
Lakers celebrated heavily in their locker room by spraying champange. Everyone got wet, inculding Phil Jackson. This is actually the 1st championship I have been part of as a fan of Lakers. Last time in 02, I didn't really follow the Lakers. Boy fans are getting wild at STAPLES Center. Watching the celebration in L.A. Live on KCAL, there are a lot of people there. It is a good scene and hope it doesn't get out of hand, no cars burning, etc. I hear fireworks too.
Just want to make a qucik note to thelakersnation.com, who was set up in 2007 in an attempt to help Lakers win the championship. It was first Getgarneet.com, but after he was gotten by Celtics, changed to The Lakers Nation. Now the goal is achieved.
The Lakers parade is sceduled for Wednesday at 11AM but I can't make it. I wanted to go but I am still in school, the last day. There is a good thing for Lakers winning tonight. Now, I can study completely without distraction for FInals. The parade should be awesome as it is from STAPLES Center down Figueroa down to The L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
LAKERS ARE CHAMPIONS. 08-09. The Dream has come true, the destination has been reached. Ring #15 has been earned. Let's repeat next year and catch the Boston Celtics. GO LAKEEEEERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now I can't wear this shirt anymore.
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