In a well-rounded team effort, the Lakers won another home game against the Jazz on Wednesday. The 111-104 victory highlighted the depth of Los Angeles’ offensive weapons, as all five starters scored in double figures. Kobe Bryant, who missed the two days of practice prior to the game due to a back injury, once again led the Lake Show in scoring and assists.
With the score all tied up going into the fourth quarter, the offensive focus and defensive aggressiveness of Los Angeles outpaced Utah, who found themselves leaning too heavily on their young star Derron Williams. A scoreless fourth quarter turned from Kobe Bryant turned out to be a blessing, as the he found his teammates wide open for easy baskets. Kobe has found a great strategy for dealing with double and triple teams: passing the ball. He seems more comfortable in his role as a decoy these days, and he’s learning that it doesn’t matter who scores the points since the whole team gets the win.
Tonight, the Lakers try to eliminate the Jazz in Salt Lake City, which has been the toughest city to win in all season. I mean, I respect Utah, their defensive stalwarts, and their overly excited crowd, but I don’t think they carry enough firepower to take down this Los Angeles team. Tune in around midnight to see thousands of dejected Utah fans exiting the arena—once again turned away from championship dreams of their only pro sports team. Tonight, Kobe will be crowned king of Salt LAKERS City. Know that.
With the score all tied up going into the fourth quarter, the offensive focus and defensive aggressiveness of Los Angeles outpaced Utah, who found themselves leaning too heavily on their young star Derron Williams. A scoreless fourth quarter turned from Kobe Bryant turned out to be a blessing, as the he found his teammates wide open for easy baskets. Kobe has found a great strategy for dealing with double and triple teams: passing the ball. He seems more comfortable in his role as a decoy these days, and he’s learning that it doesn’t matter who scores the points since the whole team gets the win.
Tonight, the Lakers try to eliminate the Jazz in Salt Lake City, which has been the toughest city to win in all season. I mean, I respect Utah, their defensive stalwarts, and their overly excited crowd, but I don’t think they carry enough firepower to take down this Los Angeles team. Tune in around midnight to see thousands of dejected Utah fans exiting the arena—once again turned away from championship dreams of their only pro sports team. Tonight, Kobe will be crowned king of Salt LAKERS City. Know that.
Stay hungry, stay humble. Bring the pain.
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