Kobe’s Streak Over; Lakers’ Continues

Kobe Bryant scored only 43 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.  Kobe’s 43 was just seven shy of the total he needed to advance his streak of 50-point games to five straight. 
 

The Lakers won 115-113 at the Staples Center to improve their winning streak to four games.  The Warriors’ coach Don Nelson tried putting multiple defenders on Bryant throughout the game, but Kobe was still effective in creating another Lakers win.  When asked if his scoring spree was helping the Lakers, Bryant seemed to fell like the rest of us. 
 

Said Bryant, “I think it energized us as a team and I think it energized the city, and I think that’s great.  Before that, we were dead in the water. We’re playing with a lot more energy now.”
 

Now that the Lakers can win when Kobe scores a mere 43, a six seed in the playoffs looks imminent. See first hand if they can continue to win at home, even if Kobe has an “off night,” by getting Lakers tickets at your source for whole-sale scoring leaders, StubHub.com.


 

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Lakers Hobble to Victory

For those of you who were watching the Los Angeles Lakers game this Sunday only to see if Kobe Bryant could go for another 50-point game, you probably missed some injury news.  Well, good thing for you I’m here to fill you in! 
 

The Lakers started Lamar Odom, Brian Cook and Smush Parker in the game versus the Golden State Warriors. Sasha Vujacic also played, making the team’s roster more complete than it has been for more than two months.
 

Odom had a few scares, though.  Matt Barnes and Josh Powell of Golden State both knocked into Odom’s sore shoulder.  In another near-mishap, his arm was pulled back while attempting a put-back in the closing minutes of the first half.  He continued to play, however, and no inflammation of his injuries is apparent at this time.
 

Both Cook and Parker played on sprained ankles.  Neither seemed to be completely at full speed during the game, but they will probably both be asked to contribute minutes for their next game against Memphis on Tuesday night.
 

The Lakers are slowly getting back to full strength, and it couldn’t have come at a better time.  Whether you think the Lakers are winning because of their improved injury situation or because of Kobe Bryant’s scoring spree, you should still check out StubHub.com for some Lakers tickets.  Catch them in action testing out all of their players before the playoffs start.   


 

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