Lakers Make It Up to Beat Nets 120-93

Last night’s match against the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Jersey Nets was supposed to be an easy match-up, as the Nets are mediocre and the Lakers are a one-loss team, but the game proved to be more interesting after all. The Nets were fierce competitors for the better part of three quarters but in the end the Lakers managed to turn the game into a 120-93 blowout. Although they took home the prize, the Lakers’ starters (with the exception of Pau Gasol, who scored 26 points) didn’t have a significant game (Bryant only scored 12 points).

Lakers coach Phil Jackson told the L.A. Times, “It’s a good sign. It’s a healthy sign, but we want Kobe to shoot the ball well and have good games. That’s the focal point of our offense, to get things through him.” Although Trevor Ariza only scored seven points, Jackson was nonetheless impressed: “Trevor’s overall speed is a threat to teams–his quickness, his steals and ability to get out on the wing or complete the basket on a long pass up the court. Trevor has really done things without having to have play-calls for him or special attention. He just gets his points hustling, offensive rebounding, stealing the ball and running the lanes.” While it may have been a off night for Byrant, the Lakers’ leading offensive player, their defense was on par.

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