Finals!!!

Get ready boys and girls, the Lakers are heading to the NBA Finals. Game 5 was scary at first since the Spurs were showing signs of a steal like in Game 3. But because the Spurs fell apart in the second half from poor energy and from the Lakers finally regaining their touch, Kobe Bryant and the rest went into a rampage. Shot swished in one by one and the Lakers caught up back from a seventeen point deficit to win the game. To read some highlights and description of some great plays of tonight's game, click here.

Anyway, lets look at how this all came together from the start of the season.

The Lakers bench has been a real asset to the team. Vujacic, Walton, Turiaf, and Farmar have been big pluses for the team this season. If I looked at this bench three years ago, I would have thought the Lakers would have been in deep trouble. However with vast improvements of the young second unit, critics call this Lakers' bench the best in the league right now. Who would have known.

But who would have expected Pau Gasol. There was little talk about Gasol becoming a part of the infamous purple-and-gold. Rather, the rumors were circling around Odom, Bynum, and Kidd. In the end though, it was Kwame Brown and Pau Gasol. What luck.

And luck it was when the Lakers signed Derek Fisher. Smush Parker is a great kid, but he lacked a lot of qualities that a starting point guard should have. Leadership, determination, experience, and respectability was missing and was desperately needed. But Derek Fisher brought all the qualities the Lakers were longing to have. With him, the Lakers had the puzzle pieces to form a contending team.

And the man forming it all together was our MVP, Kobe Bryant. With Bryant, the best player in the league right now, it's difficult to not stop and stare and watch this superstar. Kobe Bryant's time in the NBA is slowing being shut, but every night he plays there has always been a play where we all go "Wow."

It's time to see another championship. Although the NBA final series won't start in Lakers' homecourt, the day has come for the Lakers and I and hopefully all of you will watch and cheer them on.

Oh Wow Lakers

Because its choir week, I was unfortunately unable to watch tonight's Game 4 match of the Spurs vs. the Lakers. I've looked at the box score and it seems to have been a close game the entire night. So with the series now in a 3-1 favor for the Lakers, a win for the purple-and-gold makes a Game 5 series victory looks very doable. Even though Fisher's last play seemed questionable, it is still a win to celebrate. So for those who missed the thrilling game, like myself, lets enjoy some clips that surely would have captivated a similar feeling of tonight's game. The clips are of what most of us have seen, but because it is completely AMAZING and completely REAL, it still is enticing to watch even for the 500th time. Oh the Black Mamba!

Offseason Updates

Hey everyone,

First, GO LAKERS!!!!

Now, since that is out of the way, GameDay is going to be attempting to be making some changes for next year. I plan to write an article about our game plan for next year, or rather some of our basic ideas for improvements. But, any input we can get from you would be greatly appreciated.

So then, what would you like to see? How do you think we can improve?

Also, if you are interested in joining GameDay and not in the class of 2008 or 2009 then please, send either James or me an e-mail expressing your interest. We will begin recruiting runs soon. Someone is going to have to take over once our class graduates.

I'll try and keep everyone posted on what is going on within our organization in terms of how what we are doing may affect you.

-Seth

We Want Tacos!

Tonight was a big upset. It was game 2 of the series for the Spurs vs. Lakers and the Lakers SLAUGHTERED the Spurs by winning with a THIRTY point lead. That was way too easy. Garbage time started about eight minutes into the last quarter and the only thing that was suspenseful by then was the chance for free tacos for the fans. By the time the Lakers surpassed the 100 points, there was only about four seconds left of game play, how lucky.

If you don't know, when the Lakers score over 100 points and the opponents score less than 100 points, the audience is able to receive a free Jack-in-the-Box taco. It isn't much, but it is something to cheer about. I like it. Actually I love it. Watch the clip to see what I mean:


Haha. Beautiful...

KKKKKKKK KOBE!

What a game. Actually, what a half. After down as much as twenty points in the third quarter, the Lakers, especially Kobe Bryant, was able to utilize a breakdown of the Spurs to steal the game and take the lead of the series.

The first half for the Lakers was at best, mediocre. Kobe Bryant was the facilitator, but a passive one for the first two quarters. He lacked that aggressiveness he always had, leading to his three field goal attempts and two points. But all that switched off after halftime and Kobe Bryant was able to lead his team in the style that earned his MVP title.

Phil Jackson has a series record of 40-0 when winning game 1. Lets hope it goes 41-0.

Playoffs

Well, the girls softball team lost today 3-4 in a tough nine inning match against Paraclete. I must say, it was an extremely good game, one of the best I have seen played actually. Paraclete was good, they had nice arms and the pitcher was definitely a bit faster than many pitchers the team had faced before. They also had some good plays and their catcher was very aware, throwing behind often and even catching a runner or two off the bag.



But our team was more than up to the challenge. Some amazing plays were made, particularly a diving catch Alex Skinkis made. Cassy Coleman also had a nice play when she got a flyball on the run and caught the runner before they could get back to the base for a double play. A few sweet hits, both from Cassie Oregel, Lauren Dandridge, and of course scored our teams runs and really kept them in the game.

It was close the whole game and as it went into extra innings, it only becaem more interesting.

I was also very glad to see the turnout for today, it was far better than the previous games and I know all the players appreciate it. Thanks for coming out, and for all you who didn't, be sure to catch the recap, which should be up tomorrow.

-Seth

CIF Round Two

Well, I know many of you didn't go to the game on Thursday (Don't lie, I was there) and you are really missing out. For one, our softball team went undefeated in league play and at the very least everyone should be wishing them luck after having another good season. But even more so, we are extremely lucky to be having two CIF games in a row at home. The biggest thing, however, is coming out and watching to show our support.

Again, I really do urge you to try and go. It just makes me kind of sad how we have a good team in the playoffs now and no one still seems to be out there at all. Don't miss it, it will be over soon. CIF is a big deal, no matter how you look at it. And it should be a good game like last time, so it can only be more interesting now than ever to go and watch.

I'll be there. I hope you will be too.

-Seth

The Freeway Series

With this weekend concluding the Freeway Series, it was interesting to watch the Angel's finally go against L.A. Dodger's manager, Joe Torre. Notoriously, the Angels are Torre's worst record against and now managing the Dodgers for the first time, the results could repeat itself once again. And it did. Angels won the series 2 to 1.

But hey, if the Dodgers have the type of farm players like in the video below, Joe Torre's mishap with the Angels shouldn't be too much of their problems.

That's a sick curveball. Oh yes indeed.

Lakers and Prom

With majority of us done with AP's, we can now look foward to another great event, A LAKERS GAME! Wait... NO! Of course not! This Saturday is Prom! And as the Lakers will play Game 6 the night before our spectacular event, lets all hope we can relax knowing the Lakers are in the Western Conference Finals by then.

As Prom nears, why not see some Prom pictures of old NBA players? If you've been watching the NBA playoffs closely or you're a Youtube freak, you probably saw this, but for those who have not seen it yet, enjoy.

Confirmation?

Well, after talking with various individuals, I am almost 100% sure the CIF softball game is tomorrow (Or so Clifton and the athletic dept. have told me). Again, please come out and support them, especially if you are not doing anything else. I think it is really dumb the dodgeball tournament would be on the same day though, simply ridiculous. They see fit to take away from an already small crowd.

Well, at any rate, I will be at the game to cover it so you can always come out and talk to me should you choose to come. Don't worry, I'll make excellent conversation.

On another note, I have been helping out the junior high volleyball team. It has been rather fun actually. The guys are pretty laid back and they really are out on the court just to have fun. I like helping them too because I really enjoyed all the help I got from upperclassmen when I was still a fledgling player. It is always good to help someone who may not know as much as you. Besides, these eighth grade guys might even go to camp and will probably choose to play next year. It would be good to get to know them now. It will also make them more comfortable in the transition, because the difference in the type of volleyball play is indeed very different.

They have some cool kids. I am glad to get to play with them. Oh, and now we are in the gym finally! We had to be outside because of AP testing. It feels good to be back in the gym too. It seems like so long.

Hmm, maybe we will actually have something about them on the site because I will probably be talking to them about how their season is going anyway.

-Seth