After falling behind the NBA Finals 8 ball to the tune of 0-2, the Los Angeles Lakers knew that their fortunes could turn around back home. Not to forget Kobe's motivational speech to get his teammates back into competing with Boston in Game 2 & the very fact that Boston couldn't seem to win on the road to save their lives this postseason & voila! they knew Game 3 was a perfect opportunity to turn the tide, to swing the momentum in their favor for once.
And last night, Los Angeles didn't disappoint, winning 87-81 & whittling the Celtics' lead in this Series to 2-1. Not only did they play with fire in their eyes; they also were on a mission, knowing full well that no team has ever come back from a 0-3 hole to win the NBA Championship. The end results can speak for themselves; at the same time, last night's win could serve as the impetus Kobe & crew need to make this a series for the ages if they want it to be.
Speaking of home, the Lakers have been nothing short of amazing in the friendly confines of the Staples Center this season (especially in the playoffs) & the next 2 games should help to back that statement up with a passion. If they're not ready to play & make something of this marquee matchup, the old maxim from The Wizard of Oz, "There's no place like home," is just a bunch of empty-sounding gibberish. Kobe obviously knows this. Phil Jackson knows this. Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett & Paul Pierce know this. From here on out, it's do or die & may the Los Angeles Lakers make the most of this remaining homestand.
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