Suns/Lakers Game 7 Preview
The Lakers and Suns head back to Phoenix for Game 7 of the their western conference playoff matchup. The Suns should have the advantage w/ the homecourt, as well as having Raja Bell back in the lineup to slow down Kobe Bryant.
Game 6 was one for the ages... Kobe Bryant finished with 50 points, but it wasn't enough to get the win. Steve Nash had an MVP-like performance in the overtime victory, and Tim Thomas hit a couple huge 3-pointers to force the overtime (and in overtime). Leandro Barbosa was a huge factor in the victory as well, despite his best efforts to guard Bryant.
Keys to Game 7...
- Avoid a fight - It's already been a pretty intense series, and with Bell returning to the lineup it's only going to get worse. The Suns will need to avoid getting caught up in the Lakers head games and/or reacting physically. A fight or serious flagrant foul will affect the Suns if they make on to face the Clippers.
- Rebound - The Suns have been victorious that past 2 games because they've been rebounding the ball better and taking away the Lakers 2nd chance points.
- Stop Kobe's supporting squad - I said this before the last game and it worked, so they'll need to do it again. Let Kobe go off for 50 points again, just as long as the Odom and Brown are kept in check.
Go Suns!!!