Bryant on Streak, Lakers Win Another

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant scored 50 points in Sunday’s win over the Timberwolves.  The Lakers have now won two straight games, and Bryant has scored 115 points in his last two games.
 

Before the game, Lakers coach Phil Jackson mentioned to his team that he wanted Kobe to get the ball earlier in the game.  Said Jackson, “He had been playing the team role, feeling the game out and waiting ’til the second half to get going. But there’s just not enough time right now in the season to develop that.”
 

Kobe Bryant has once again put himself in elite company because of his performances over the weekend.  Only Antawn Jamison and Allen Iverson have managed to put up two consecutive 50-point games in the past 10 years.
 

Lakers tickets buyers will probably be happier that Los Angeles is finally winning, albeit because of some incredible personal heroics by Kobe Bryant.  If you’d like to see if Kobe and/or the Lakers can continue at this pace, then you might want to see if StubHub.com can get you a few good seats to see all the action.    


 

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Bryant Scores 65 as Lakers Losing Streak Ends

The Los Angeles Lakers broke out of their 7-game losing streak Friday night with a nail-biting 111-116 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.  Kobe Bryant scored 65 points in the game, including nine in overtime.
 

Said Bryant after the game, “We needed a breakout game. And it’s my job as a leader to kind of read what we need as a team. And sometimes, me taking over games like this instills confidence in us all.”
 

Lakers tickets buyers got quite a show out of Bryant, who not only scored more than half of the Lakers points, but also received a technical midway through the game.  All eyes were on Bryant to start following through on some people in a rage, but instead, he took over for the Lakers and made pretty much every clutch shot he had to for the Lakers to win. 
 

It’s hard to make any kind of argument against Kobe doing all of the work for the Lakers.  The rest of the team has been completely awful the whole past month.  Kobe must also be happy he’s making headlines for his selfishness/greatness and not for his elbowing/follow through.
 

If you would like a chance to see the Lakers after what might just be a turn-around game, you can check out StubHub.com for some great seats.


 

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