作者Fernandez05 (Rudy Fernandez)
看板BLAZERS
標題[外電] Take that, you big bullies
時間Tue Mar 10 21:43:27 2009
http://tinyurl.com/amgjfw
by John Canzano, The Oregonian
Monday March 09, 2009, 10:29 PM
An ejection won't do it. A suspension doesn't cut it. It isn't enough,
either, that the Trail Blazers whipped the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night
in a convincing statement at the Rose Garden Arena.
This can only end with justice.
So where does Rudy Fernandez get his?
Hold that thought.
The Blazers beat the Lakers 111-94 on Monday. Fernandez left the game
immobilized, and ended up in a local hospital, complaining of chest
discomfort after being clobbered from behind by Trevor Ariza in a disgusting
play by a frustrated and beaten opponent. And none of us should ever forget
what it felt like to see Fernandez carried off, or what it means.
Make no mistake, this Blazers-Lakers rivalry is on again.
Even those watching from home on television could tell you there was
something extra in Brandon Roy's fourth-quarter dunks. And there was an extra
dash of spice in LaMarcus Aldridge's rebounds. Late in the fourth quarter
there was a little extra "Ooooooh baaaab-bieee, you've been posterized!"
sprinkled on the voice of Blazers radio play-by-play announcer Brian Wheeler,
too.
What happened on Monday becomes a sick piece of rivalry lore, and God
willing, Fernandez has a quick recovery and gets back in time to stick a
dagger in the Lakers' hearts when they meet April 10, same place. Blazers
fans will not forget this, the players won't forget it.
The Blazers have won seven consecutive games against the Lakers at the Rose
Garden. The 17-point margin of victory was the biggest loss of the season for
Phil Jackson's team. And one Laker tossed a ball into the crowd out of
frustration after committing a foul, and there was jaw flapping, too, and
lots of chest puffing, but in the end, is this what Lakers basketball is
about?
Stay classy, Lakers.
Blazers guard Brandon Roy told reporters after the game that he was tempted
to break from the game, run over to Fernandez and make sure he was OK.
Teammate Steve Blake told anyone who would listen that he and his teammates
love each other. "If it came to blows, we'd be all be there for each other,"
Blake announced. And anyone who has been in the locker room, or seen this
team practice, or frankly, watched a game understands that this is a team in
the truest sense.
They're in it together. And I'm thinking they're more galvanized than ever
now.
I suppose that's the gift the Lakers provided Portland on Monday.
Blazers fans went to sleep elated about the victory, but also, ready to drive
across the city, light a candle, and stand outside the emergency room,
waiting for word from Fernandez. You've suffered with this franchise through
tough times, and tough losses. It's why so many got so nervous on Monday when
the Lakers cut the lead from 30 to 20 in the fourth quarter. As if this was
that Western Conference Finals nightmare all over again.
This rivalry has had tense moments, and epic finishes. There have been
amazing plays, and deep personalities on both sides. We've had meltdowns, and
comebacks, and Monday felt like a playoff game, didn't it?
The Lakers are bullies. They've made a season of puffing up their chests,
jawing, slapping, shoving and intimidating. They're drunk with arrogance. For
too long I've seen the Blazers back down, or sulk away when the Lakers come
strong.
Maybe that's what was encouraging about Monday. Because even as the Fernandez
injury left some flat, even as it was difficult to get going again, even as
you worried the Lakers would somehow roar back, Portland was not intimidated.
The Blazers put the Lakers away.
Justice?
Yeah. It's out there somewhere for Fernandez and his teammates. The Blazers
are too classy to retaliate with a cheap foul, on the next trip down the
floor, or in the next meeting. So the hope here is that the young players in
the Blazers locker room remember forever what it felt like to stand tall,
clench a fist and sock the bully in the kisser.
They knocked the Lakers out on Monday.
Wait for a suspension. Listen for an apology. Hope the league handles this
act seriously. But while you're waiting, consider that the Blazers (wins over
Boston, San Antonio and Lakers) can beat anyone, anytime, as long as the game
is at the Rose Garden.
Fernandez was having a terrific game before he got injured. So was Joel
Przybilla, who had 18 rebounds. After the injury, and the delay while
Fernandez was taken to the hospital, the Blazers felt cold and out of rhythm.
I suppose in that moment the Lakers got exactly what they wanted.
Now, let's hope they keep getting what they deserve.
雖然 John Canzano這篇還蠻情緒化的
可是,Rudy都受傷了能叫我們不生氣不難過嗎
我現在什麼都不想做
不想去總板吵,不想翻譯,不想唸書,只想趕快看到Rudy的好消息
拜託,Rudy加油!
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