Did you doubt it?

.... Ay yo!!! It's your fav sports blogger, SportsGal89 In the Building!!! Just finished watching Game 1 of the NBA finals and have to say I am not surprised at the outcome of that game, were you? Did you doubt it?
So let's recap, first your girl rocked the Kobe jersey today and got laughed at, got cheered on, and got asked if I was a true fan. And well all in all it felt good to be a fan and to also stick it to the Haters tonight.
So if you don't know or can't tell already, the Lakers won Game 1, woo hoo! Although it wasn't that momentous, it was something great to watch- THAT IS FOR SURE.
Where to start where to start.. Hmmm well first quarter Celtics took the ball at the tipoff and scored the first two points. Also, holding their first and ONLY lead of the night..
Of course this game was physical from the start, a lot of pushing and shoving which caused the Lakers to already get ahead in penalties early in the first quarter. When the rivalries are hot, so is the fighting...
Bryant showed his true form as a Leader covering both Paul Pierce and Rondo at times..
Lakers broke away in the 3rd Quarter scoring a total 34 points. Lakers have been able to hold strong in the 3rd and it was good to see them hold out again. Lakers dominated on both sides of the ball, stepping up in areas where they weren't able to against the Suns. It is interesting to see how well they did.
But in the end, to be honest come the 4th the game was boring. Celtics played it slow and it wasn't as challenging or exciting as I thought it was going to be. So it was a bit disappointing. BUT as always a win is a win!! Yeah Buddy..
Lakers took game 1 102-89. Game 2 continues Sunday in LA. Here are the stats:

Celtics:
STARTERS
Kevin Garnett 16 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast
Paul Pierce 24 pts, 3 reb, 4 ast
Kendrick Perkins (Who sat out for most of the second half; at one point I thought Big Boy needed a tissue- he had a "Put me in Coach moment") 8pts, 3 reb, 1 ast
Ray Allen 12 pts and nothing else
Rajon Rondo 13 pts, 6 reb, 8 ast

Honorable Mentions:
Nate Robinson- Little Nate Robinson came in during the 2nd half and definitely tried to rally his team to come back for a win. So I have to give him the spirit award for the Celtics- I am just glad that the Lakers shut it down. I hate when people run their mouths in our house!!!

Lakers:
STARTERS
Ron Artest 15 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast
Pau Gasol 23pts, 14 reb, 3 ast - Look at your boy stepping up with 14 rebounds!! Get it!!
Andrew Bynum 10 pts, 6 reb
Kobe Bryant 30 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast- CAN I SAY ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT THE BLACK MAMBA?! I mean really.. He is amazing. You have to give him his credit where credit is due. And regardless of what you think about him off the court, he has the most discipline and focus that I have seen from anyone who plays the game. And every so often you catch a glimpse of MJ on the court again. Those sweet little pull-back floaters that he does.. BEA-U-TI-FUL!!!!
Derek Fisher 9pts, 3 reb, 3 ast- Derek Fisher played his little heart out today. What I LOVE about Fisher is he knows his role, he steps up, draws the fouls, plays great D and is just a great support for the Lakers cast.



Here are the highlight moments brought to you by NBA.com:

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My honorable mention of the Lakers:
Jordan Farmar his ONE steal was NICE!!!

Now on to the game honorables:
Ha ha ha.. So the "big" story of the game was a little walk down memory lane when it was told that back in Feb. Doc Rivers made his team give him $100 each and he put it in the ceiling of Staples Center Visitor Locker Room and told his team they would be back for the Finals to get their money. Well Doc, glad you were able to get that money back, ya'll can buy some expensive tissues when we take back our 2008 Ring!!!

Chris Rock got snapped at by Phil Jackson. Being interviewed courtside, Rock's little camera moment got him in trouble and he isn't even a player. LMAO! Basically don't let a camera or anyone else stand in the middle of Jackson's pacing zone, you'll catch a case!

Commercial time:
I love, love the NIKE Kobe Commercial. Check it out for yourself:


Like I said, you can hate on Kobe as a man all you want, but you CANNOT deny his Swag, he is going to be one of the greatest players to ever grace the court. He's played with the Lakers for 14 seasons, and he most likely will retire a Laker. And for the franchise he IS one of the greats!! Love it..

Now the commercial that doesn't deserve to be played again and gave me a WTF! moment :


I don't get it. I'm trying not to push the envelope with my thought as to what this is really saying, but I'll let ya'll be the judge. Regardless, I am just going to say I will be changing the channel when this commercial comes on..

Game 2 Sunday 9pm EST in LA! Get all the final game action here...