Last trip to the Mile High City.

Game 6. The Lakers travel to Denver one last time this post season in hopes to end this tough series against the Nuggets. All the pressure is on Denver now. They need to win the next two games in order to get past the Lakers. But let me remind you that this LA team hasn't lost a back-to-back since late March.

The Lakers only need this one win. One win in order to make it back to the Finals this year. And an extra four more wins to become Champs. But lets not get too ahead of ourselves. Like we've been doing all season, we're taking it one game at a time. And when the Lakers are able to muster up one more win. Off to face the Cavs. Oh wait, Magic maybe?

In the first four games of the series, the Media pestered the Lakers as being too soft to contend with the physically defensive, Denver team. But what Kobe and friends showed in Game 5 was a mental and physical toughness, which sort of dumbfounded the Nuggets. But now arises that all too familiar question, "Can the Lakers play this way consistently?" In my opinion, yes.

Time and time again the Lakers go into this slump only to come out with resilience. But I think what happened in Game 5 was different. Now I could be wrong. But I think that something clicked in them. They way they play not only looked different, but felt different. I look to see a different Laker team from now on. Game 6 belongs to the Lakers.

Zac Efron cares about the NBA.

Zac Efron seen here in the black Members Only jacket attends one of many Laker games.

Thisisleicestershire.co.uk: Zac Efron endured a nail-biting evening supporting the LA Lakers in the NBA finals.

The heartthrob, who is used to shooting hoops as Troy Bolton in the High School Musical films, stayed courtside this time and was on the edge of his seat as the Lakes took on the Denver Nuggets in the fifth game of the NBA Western Conference final in Los Angeles.

Zac was willing his team to win while devoted Lakers fan Jack Nicholson was also cheering from the sidelines, but the stars need not have worried.

NBA all-star Kobe Bryant helped The Lakers claw their way to victory by 103 points to 94 to take a 3-2 series lead.

With just two games left, the Nuggets now face a do-or-die situation at home to keep their championship hopes alive.

Game 5: HIGHLIGHTS.

In case you missed las night's game, or you just feel like watching the Lakers do some damage, here some of the highlights.

Questions, Answered.

If the Lakers still had any frustration from the first four games of the Conference Finals, it was gone after last night's game. Lakers took every one's questions about their passion and toughness and answered it in Game 5. Though in my opinion still didn't play to their full potential, did just enough to beat out the Denver Nuggets.

The Lakers for once in this series beat the Nuggets without getting outplayed. Because let's face it, their first two wins they almost didn't deserve. And this time around Kobe didn't have to carry this team towards a win. It wasn't even a starter who was the hero in this story. It was none other than the Lakers' sixth man Lamar Odom who came into the game aggressive and ready to play.

But you can't give Odom all the credit, though he didn't score much, it was Shannon Brown's monster dunk over the "Birdman" that lit the stadium up and sparked a Lakers run to take the fourth quarter, in which every quarter before the 4th ended in a tie. A game that resulted in a tie the first three quarters hasn't occurred since 1964. The Lakers clicked offensively and at one point had a great defensive spurt holding the Nuggets 1-12 in field goals from the end of the 3rd to the beginning of the 4th.

Even with a win and a well played game, the Nuggets still look for reasons why they lost. I used to have respect for Denver coach George Karl, but that fat fucker is annoying me. "I thought they got the benefit of the whistle," said Karl. It's our home court of course we go the benefit you idiot. It's also funny that the Nuggets(and only the Nuggets), seem to be the only ones complaining about the calls in the game. Even when every other analyst called it a great game.

Hopefully this win for the Lakers not only gives them confidence, but also lowers the self-esteem of the Nuggets(which I doubt). Either or, Denver is going to respond and come out hard in Game 6 and the Lakers need to be ready to respond back.

Frustration.

We would like to apologize to our readers(if there are any still) for the absence of our bloggerings. You have to understand, with all this non-sense going on with the Lakers, the motivation is just not there. Secondly, this is a blog, is it not? This isn't The Lakers Nation where you can't say "fuck" or "shit", this is the Dynasty dammit! And I'm gonna fuckin' vent!

What happened? Where are "our" Lakers? Our "Championship caliber" Lakers? I see them there, but I swear when I watch them play, I feel like we're back in 2006! No energy. No effort. No passion. And most of all, no heart. Except of course, Kobe. Who game after game, seems to bear them on his back and push through. And unfortunately, all that weight bearing is starting to show. Fatigue is starting to hit the 30 year old.

I'm not going to throw a bunch of stats and bullshit on here. I just need to say some things. I as a fan, I'm frustrated, disappointed, pissed the fuck off, and left with a cut-up, sore right hand from putting holes in my bedroom walls out of the moods listed. I mean what the fuck? The Lakers can beat this team.

The Denver Nuggets? Are you fuckin' kidding me? Melo(who I do respect) was nowhere till he learned a thing or two from Kobe in the Olympic games. Billups? I can't really say much, the man has been in the Conference Finals 7 years straight. Who the fuck is Dahntay Jones? To trip and push Kobe intentionally? THE AUDACITY! We all know J.R. Smith can score, but can he shut the fuck up once in a while? No need for all that hootin' and hollerin' after every made basket, you arrogant fuck! I'm not even gonna start on Birdman, Martin, and Nene.

It would be easy for any Laker fan to feel "fed up" with this inconsistent team. It would be easy to up and quit on them, but don't. I repeat! DO NOT QUIT ON THEM! This isn't the damn time to be losing faith in your team. True, they haven't been passionate on their play. So why should we? Because it's your team! Got dammit man! We shouldn't give up on them. Not now. It's Championship or Bust this year, am I right? Well as far as I know, this series isn't close to being over yet. And come 6pm tonight. The Lakers will give you the reason why you shouldn't quit.

Video: "MBENGA!"

So I was bored lookin' for some sweet Laker vids, and I think I've stumbled on the greatest one ever. CHECK IT OUT!

Lakers 1 Win Away From Western Conference Finals.

GAME 2

The Lakers bounced back from a stunning loss carried by Kobe and his 40 points. A game full of drama, 5 technicals, 3 people leaving the game, and D Fish suspended one game for leveling Scola. Kobe and Artest get into a scuffle after Artest accused Kobe of throwing an elbow into his throat. Lakers win 111-98.

GAME 3

Lamar Odom was called upon to start, and shined in his calling. 16 points with 13 rebounds. Along with him was Jordan Farmar adding 12 points and 7 assists in his first start of the season due to the suspension of Fisher. Kobe added his 33 points and 6 rebounds to put away the rockets and take a 2-1 lead. Ron Artest was, in my opinion, wrongfully accused of a flagrant 2 and was AGAIN thrown out of the game. It didn't change the game at all, Lakers win 108-94.

GAME 4

A Mother's Day Massacre. The Rockets came out the gates running, and run they did. With Yao Ming out for the rest of the post season for a hairline fracture in the foot, the Rockets whole gameplan changed. And it hurt the Lakers. Pau had 30 points and 9 rebounds, but Kobe had a horrible 15 points on 7 of 17 shooting. And let's face it, no Laker played defense. The final score doesn't indicate how blown out we were getting. Rockets steal one at home without Yao 99-87.


GAME 5

The Lakers looked like the Lakers tonight. They played their game and at their tempo and the Houston Rockets just could not catch up. Kobe only needed 3 quarters to put up 26 points. Obviously major adjustments were made. Aaron Brooks was held to only 14 points after scoring a career high 34 in the previous matchup. Ron Artest shot a horrible 4-15, and the Lakers played defense, hustled, and just flat out played hard. That's all we need to win games, we have all the talent, just PLAY HARD! Lakers get the W smothering the Rockets by 40 points which ties the worst playoff loss in franchise history. Houston, you have a problem. 118-78

Don't Panic.

On a day that Lebron James wins MVP, the Orlando Magic defeat the Boston Celtics in game 1 (barely), the swine flu zips through L.A. county - the Los Angeles Lakers fall short against the Houston Rockets 92-100.

It was a horrible game from the start. I know Kobe's sick, but his field goal percentage wasn't, neither were his shot selections, wow. Way to show Lebron, Mamba. The Lakers were 2-18 from beyond the arch, shot an ugly 44% from the field, and it didn't help much that Ron Artest and that kid Aaron Brooks were just having there way with us. There is no way that Brooks should be getting lay-ups like that, there's no excuse. I respect Yao Ming's game, and I honestly believe that he is the best Center in the NBA right now (Dwight Howard can't shoot the ball and has only one post move), but he has been stopped on several occasions. Especially by the Lakers.

Look for Kobe to suck it up and come out big on Wednesday for game two. The Lakers will look a little crisper and have their stroke going because the shots taken in game one were just DISGUSTING. Hopefully the refs are actually paying attention to this game. A guys half of his face is bleeding and you didn't call a foul. Now you want to give them all the calls in the world? Come on fellas. And Lakers, play some defense! Lakers should win big at home and knot this one at 1-1.

LD2K's "Failure 2 Launch" Video.

Again, not too big of a fan of LD2K's "trailer" style video. But hey he does make some pretty sick vids.

Kobe misses Sunday's practice.

Kobe listed as day-to-day for a sore throat. Nothing too serious so I'm pretty sure he won't miss Game One against the Rockets. C'mon now, it's Kobe, he has to play.

LakersBasketBlog: Kobe Bryant missed Sunday afternoon’s practice with a sore throat, according to Lakers spokesman John Black. Bryant, who averaged 28.3 points on 53 percent shooting against second-round opponent Houston in the regular season, is listed as day-to-day.
Black said that Bryant will be re-evaluated on Monday, and that last season’s MVP will attend shootaround should he feel better in the morning.

Lakers/Rockets Playoff schedule released.

Inside the Lakers: The Lakers learned the identity of their second-opponent tonight, and it’s the Houston Rockets, who defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 92-76, in Game 6 and took the series, 4-2.

Ron Artest scored 27 points and Yao Ming had 17 points and 10 rebounds to help the Rockets win a playoff series for the first time since 1997. Both will be key figures in the next round for the Rockets.

The Lakers beat the Rockets, 4-0, in the regular season.

Here’s the schedule (times are PDT)…

Game 1, Monday at Staples Center, 7:30 p.m., TNT.
Game 2, Wednesday at Staples Center, 7:30 p.m., TNT.
Game 3, May 8 at Houston, 6:30 p.m., ESPN.
Game 4, May 10 at Houston, 12:30 p.m., Channel 7.
Game 5, if necessary, May 12 at Staples Center, TBA, TNT.
Game 6, if necessary, May 14 at Houston, TBA, ESPN.
Game 7, if necessary, May 16 at Staples Center, TBA, TBA.

Bynum wants Yao in the 2nd Round.

Looks like the young fella is a bit hungry for some PT. Against Yao at that. I would be too, having only played around 77 minutes in the whole first round. Now he's up against a slower but more stronger Center.

SLAMOnline: “It makes me very hungry,” Bynum said. “I can’t wait to go out there against a challenging player like Yao Ming. I know I’m going to play better just because it’s a big guy I’m going to go up against.”

Artest says Roy is better than Kobe and LeBron.

Sorry, sorry, sorry for that long absence. Some of us have been busy but let me assure you we'll continue our Lakers blogging.

Well here's an interesting vid of Artest saying that B-Roy is better than Kobe?? I'll let this one slide Ron cause we all know you don't know what the hell you're talking about sometimes.