Cross-Over

Lakers have been playing smart and effective basketball. I have never seen Kobe more disciplined in his career, and Odom is finally getting the touches he deserves.

That being said, Nash blew it in game four. He missed three wide-open three pointers in the fourth quarter, and then he gets it stolen at the end of regulation. No excuse, he had time to get a firm grip with both of his hands (had both hands on the ball) before Smush reached in with just one hand to knock it loose. I still don't understand how Walton can get away with that foul on the last shot. Yes, refs tend to swallow their whistles with less than a minute to go, but not when it’s that blatant.

The Clippers were great; Ross is a very good defender despite his thin frame. He positions himself very well and forces difficult shots.

Memphis didn't have the effort, and Josh Howard has been and still is, underrated.

The refs need to let Shaq play and Malik Allen has a nice, fluid jumper.

Lebron did take several steps on late in game three, and that was a blatant no-call. Doesn't surprise me. Wiz-kids still came back and won game four. Caron Butler has schooled Lebron one-on-one several times this series. He is difficult to guard.