Magic Lakers Game 1 Halftime Thoughts
After halftime, the Lakers are up 10. Here's what I think of the game so far: Kobe Bryant has been great. 18 points. He's carrying this team. He's impossible to guard. The big problem for the Lakers is going to be foul trouble for the big men trying to guard Howard. Gasol, Bynum have to try and stop Howard without using fouls. It's going to be hard.
For the Magic, why is Jameer Nelson still in there? I understand he's an explosive player, but he's so rusty. Rafer Alston has got them here. Nelson is okay for short bursts of energy. But not for the whole game. They're also missing threes left and right. You knew they couldn't keep up that pace. If they can hit threes at their normal pace, it's going to be trouble.
Lakers playing great defense. Lakers just look better, I think. Still, there's a lot of time left, and Howard has not been dominating. Rashard Lewis needs to drive more, mainly because Lamar Odom has been defensively sound. Kobe is going to get his points. You have to stop Fisher, Gasol etc. And the Magic have to try and get bigs in foul trouble. It should be a great second half. Enjoy it.
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