Tough enough?

In order for the Lakers to extend the playoffs past Tuesday, Pau Gasol, is going to have to toughen up. Gasol has been manhandled in the low block by a more aggressive and physical Boston Celtics team. We know Gasol is a skilled big man, but enough already we need a few elbows to fly. Does this Spaniard have a mean streak? Tomorrow night will be a good time for it. Kobe is going to have to be on fire, I'm talking NBA Jam the net is on fire kind of game. I'm sure Phil Jackson has lost some sleep trying to figure out what defense must be played to contain Paul Pierce. It's obvious no one is going to stop "The Truth," but can someone at least prevent him from getting easy layups off the pick-n-roll. Remember how the Wizards beat up on Bron Bron, well maybe the Lakers can get some attitude and play tougher than they have been. I know I know, the Lakers are an offensive team, that doesn't play physical, but in order to make it to a Game 7 they better have some intensity, hunger and a lot more physicality than in the past few games.