LAKERS 129 - WARRIORS 121
Definitely an exciting game to watch! The first team to play defense would win the game. Neither team played defense in the first half, but Kobe and the Lakers did in the second. Well, kind of.
One thing you have to know about the Lakers is, don't let them be anywhere within reach. The Lakers hung around the whole game and just struck the Warriors down late in the 4th quarter with Trevor Ariza's back to back 3-pointers.
Kobe was extravagant tonite. 2 huge blocks showing his leaping ability, and 1 of them was on a strong dunk attempt from the rook Anthony Randolph, who is extremely annoying if I might add. He looked like he was going to start crying after falling off L.O.'s back. We already have one "Big Baby" in this league, please don't emulate. Back to Mamba, 30 points, 9 assists with 3 rebounds and 3 steals. And that oh-so-pretty fadeaway on his buddy Ronny to seal the deal. You should know better Ronny!
Pau Gasol continued to beast in the paint, even with the uptempo style that the Warriors ran. 24 points on 10-15 shooting, 13 rebounds, and still managed to dish out 5 assists.
Lamar continues to impress me. His aggressiveness and attacking the basket shows what he has learned since having early success against the more premier teams, confidence. 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks and 6-8 from the stripe. Lamar knocks down these free throws when they really matter most.
Josh Powell was great in the first half, and already proved that he can be on the court late in games. Remember the game in San Antonio? He definitely showed his stroke and has made his point that he wants more minutes with Bynum out and Mihm shipped to Memphis. 16 points and 7 rebounds and perfect from the line. It shows that any player can step up and have a big game on this roster at any given night. Along with Powell, Trevor Ariza showed why he is such an asset to the Bench Mob. Ariza had 17 points with 2 steals and knocked down those back to back 3's with confidence to put us up ahead and basically gave us the momentum.
Next up are the New Orleans Hornets with CP3 and company. Expect another high tempo game, but with a lot more defense. Lakers return home to get some rest and play friday night.
One thing you have to know about the Lakers is, don't let them be anywhere within reach. The Lakers hung around the whole game and just struck the Warriors down late in the 4th quarter with Trevor Ariza's back to back 3-pointers.
Kobe was extravagant tonite. 2 huge blocks showing his leaping ability, and 1 of them was on a strong dunk attempt from the rook Anthony Randolph, who is extremely annoying if I might add. He looked like he was going to start crying after falling off L.O.'s back. We already have one "Big Baby" in this league, please don't emulate. Back to Mamba, 30 points, 9 assists with 3 rebounds and 3 steals. And that oh-so-pretty fadeaway on his buddy Ronny to seal the deal. You should know better Ronny!
Pau Gasol continued to beast in the paint, even with the uptempo style that the Warriors ran. 24 points on 10-15 shooting, 13 rebounds, and still managed to dish out 5 assists.
Lamar continues to impress me. His aggressiveness and attacking the basket shows what he has learned since having early success against the more premier teams, confidence. 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks and 6-8 from the stripe. Lamar knocks down these free throws when they really matter most.
Josh Powell was great in the first half, and already proved that he can be on the court late in games. Remember the game in San Antonio? He definitely showed his stroke and has made his point that he wants more minutes with Bynum out and Mihm shipped to Memphis. 16 points and 7 rebounds and perfect from the line. It shows that any player can step up and have a big game on this roster at any given night. Along with Powell, Trevor Ariza showed why he is such an asset to the Bench Mob. Ariza had 17 points with 2 steals and knocked down those back to back 3's with confidence to put us up ahead and basically gave us the momentum.
Next up are the New Orleans Hornets with CP3 and company. Expect another high tempo game, but with a lot more defense. Lakers return home to get some rest and play friday night.
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