1st Half Thoughts

I am watching on DVR, so this is a little late in coming, but .... damn that was quite a first half. Pau finally looked like he wasn't up all night drinking mojitos and screwing eurotrash women, Ariza is about one step away from turning this into a gang war, and Kobe is just sitting back letting everyone else take over.

Can't ask for much more as a Laker fan. Still need to play defense, but the defensive effort so far looks strong. What is it about home cooking?

And not to be lost on this day.... Clayton F'ing Kershaw!! No-hitter through 7! Dodgers win 12-5 with the scrub lineup in! Looks like it could be a glorious sports day in the Penny household. Laker Girl is giddy.

Dare to Nightmare?

There is too much potential for a loss for any Laker fan to feel comfortable on this Sunday morning. At this point, I am done with predictions, done with analysis, and done with the semblance of understanding what makes these Lakers tick (or not). In some ways, I am reverting to pure fan status, just waiting with anticipation for the game, which I will watch either with glee or outright depression. I don't know that I like this better, but a Game 7 with a clear underdog is definitely what sports is all about.

That said, looking at this game on paper it would certainly suggest that the Lakers should bounce back. But as they say...

Good thing I have the Dodgers and Fish to tide me over until Showtime!