The Bandwagon Is Looking A Little Empty

the staples centerThe Celtics are in Los Angeles… up 2 games to none.  It's what some might call a commanding lead… but it's certainly not insurmountable.  The Lakers have been dominant at home… Phil Jackson's griping about the calls will certainly pay off tonight… so Lakers fans have plenty to cheer about.

If there are any Lakers fans left.

WBZ photog, and friend of Red's Army, Domnick Aielli is out in LA covering the team for the station.  He's also blogging about what its like behind the scenes.  And on day 2… he and Dan Roche decided to find some fans

What better place to go than the home of Team Kobe; The Staples Center?

We figured it would be as simple as a Staples commercial…you know, "That was easy!"

So we walk up to the box office and what's this?…. Nobody home! Not a soul in sight!

The box office was open. But where's the line wrapping all around the block! Where are the tents! Where's the humanity!

They're not alone.  The Globe has its crew in town… and they had a hard time finding people too.  Meanwhile… Boston is awash in green.  Banners are everywhere.  "Beat LA" chants are breaking out at Sox games.

Don't tell me those famously… ummmm… loyal Lakers fans are already ditching their team?  Well… maybe the same way a dog resembles its owner… a fan base resembles its soft team that is full of quit.

Rondo's blog: Back in Cali  |  Herald:  Lakers plan rally cry  |  C's underappreciated subs making a difference  |  Stern:  2-3-2 was Red's idea  |  Powe has overcome plenty  |  Gasol needed to shape triangle  |  Can Lakers close toughness gap at home?  |  Globe:  Late night trip with Red  |  Blowing the whistle on Game 3  |  Home success a Laker staple  |  Game 2 required viewing for Lakers  |  Pierce would love a Hollywood ending  |  Souza: Perfect position  |  Megliola:  Celts learn from Game 2 finish  |  Camerato:  Stern changing playoffs?  |  SI:  Keys to a turnaround  |  ESPN Daily Dime: Lakers need more layups and 3's

(photo:  Boston.com) 

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