This is the common mindset of the Lakers today.
They are jealous of Roger's success, and their desire to bring down the successful has reached its peak; they all want to see the painful expression of the successful when they fall.
Therefore, even though they are behind 2-3, even though they have been forced into a corner, the Lakers' resistance is incredibly fierce today.
In the first quarter, O'Neal is violently dominating the interior.
Even in double teams, Shaq can still score with hook shots.
O'Neal wants to win, the Lakers players want to win. Take a look at Ron Harper's three-years-younger seeming enthusiastic defense, and you'll know how much he wants to get through tonight with the team.
As long as they can drag the game into game seven, nothing is over yet.
But in the face of a championship that is already within reach, the Hawks' desire to win is even warmer.
