LOS ANGELES — Funny, how minor imperfections (and subtle specialties) became pronounced once the Boston Stranglers got their barely breathing opponents in a 3-2 chokehold.
Barring any unforeseen pluckiness, or newly discovered signs of intelligent life on the Lakers, June Gloom is here to stay.
Nothing I've witnessed in this series convinces me the Lakers are prepared to make such a momentous emotional and physical commitment. The second-half power and poise outage in Game 4 clearly broke their hearts, their will and their spirit.