Pre-Game 1 Thoughts
The key to this game will be the second half. Both teams will be playing off of adrenaline and the first and the team that can come out of the locker room in the second half and establish their game plan in the second half will likely take the game. Yeah, not the most insigtful comment ever typed but what can I say? I'm still a little dizzy about the fact that the Celtics are back in the Finals.
In terms of nerves, both teams should be even. The Lakers have the pressure of being the favorites (and Kobe trying to show he can win without Shaq) while the Celtics need to win in order to maintain their home court advantage. Pierce needs to play within himself and keep the mistakes to the minimum, letting KG focus more on defense.
And if Perkins could pop Gasol in the mouth once, it might not be so bad.
In terms of nerves, both teams should be even. The Lakers have the pressure of being the favorites (and Kobe trying to show he can win without Shaq) while the Celtics need to win in order to maintain their home court advantage. Pierce needs to play within himself and keep the mistakes to the minimum, letting KG focus more on defense.
And if Perkins could pop Gasol in the mouth once, it might not be so bad.
