Wimpy >:(

In past interviews, Coach Phil Jackson always described Pau Gasol with the term "wimpy." I always shrugged it off because Gasol plays the center position for the Lakers when he is actually a pure power forward. However, tonight's game couldn't prove me any wrong about a wimpy Gasol. It was a real off-night for Pau. He missed open shots, lost easy rebounds, and was dunked over by Kevin Garnett too many times. It was frustrating to watch Gasol flop around when he hopelessly tried to box out the Celtics' big men. Got to give props to the Celtics though, Garnett powered his team in the first half and Pierce pushed the game in their favor in the second half.

The Lakers' bench was not as overwhelming as in the series versus the Nuggets and Spurs, but they were able to keep the game close when the first unit was resting. Yet instead, the match-up of Radmanovic vs. Pierce and Gasol vs. Garnett were way too ugly. Radmanovic could not keep up with Pierce's quickness and Gasol could not match Garnett's toughness, ultimately leading to the downfall for the Lakers. I hoped to see Trevor Ariza match up with Paul Pierce, but I guess it wasn't the right moment tonight.

In my first blog, I feared the Lakers would make it to the NBA finals and then have to go against the Celtics. All the fuss of this series with the stories of the reborn rivalry and the rejuvenated fan base should be thrown into the trash. I want the Lakers to win and take the trophy home. That's all that matters.

A lot of changes needs to be completed by Sunday's game. Hopefully I won't have to see Radmanovic in the lineup too long next time. He is an excellent shooter, but no way a defender. Maybe put him in for certain plays and use him when needing a quick shot. Also Gasol needs to suck it up, take the hard hits, and be a man. Tonight was pretty pathetic. Oh how I wish Andrew Bynum was back.

It will be tough and challenging, but the Lakers must stride to win it all. Another wimpy game could potentially risk an unwanted ending.