Los Angeles checked off an important milestone from their 2008 to-do list: Dethroning the reigning champions in a late playoff series. The Lakers’ 100-92 victory over San Antonio concluded an important chapter in their fairytale season.
In Game 5, the Lakers played their best ball of the series. The Bench Mob fought back from a 17-point deficit in the second quarter, led by timely baskets from Farmar, Walton, and Vujacic. Pau Gasol made up for his reluctance to attack Duncan by hauling in 19 rebounds and blocking 4 shots. Odom stayed slashing to get easy layups, while three Lakers guards had at least two steals each.
Kobe Bryant, the foundation on which this Lakers team is built, scored 39 points (including 17 in the fourth quarter), in classic KB24 fashion. It was evident from the first play of the final quarter that he was going to will this victory into fruition. Every single trip down the court, the whole squad knew what the deal was: Get the ball in Kobe’s hands and let him win the game.
And Kobe answered the call. Mr. Bryant’s response was so flawless that it brought NBA legend Jerry West to tears.
It has taken four long years for Kobe to rebuild the Lakers. It’ll take four more victories for Kobe to earn an eternal spot in the Pantheon of NBA heroes. The 2008 NBA finals just maybe the perfect ending to the most epic and storied season for any team in a long, long time.
In Game 5, the Lakers played their best ball of the series. The Bench Mob fought back from a 17-point deficit in the second quarter, led by timely baskets from Farmar, Walton, and Vujacic. Pau Gasol made up for his reluctance to attack Duncan by hauling in 19 rebounds and blocking 4 shots. Odom stayed slashing to get easy layups, while three Lakers guards had at least two steals each.
Kobe Bryant, the foundation on which this Lakers team is built, scored 39 points (including 17 in the fourth quarter), in classic KB24 fashion. It was evident from the first play of the final quarter that he was going to will this victory into fruition. Every single trip down the court, the whole squad knew what the deal was: Get the ball in Kobe’s hands and let him win the game.And Kobe answered the call. Mr. Bryant’s response was so flawless that it brought NBA legend Jerry West to tears.
It has taken four long years for Kobe to rebuild the Lakers. It’ll take four more victories for Kobe to earn an eternal spot in the Pantheon of NBA heroes. The 2008 NBA finals just maybe the perfect ending to the most epic and storied season for any team in a long, long time.
Michael Bay, Steven Spielberg, John Woo, Spike Lee, the Cohen Brothers, Spike Jonez, George Lucas, Wes Anderson, John Favereau, Clint Eastwood, and Martin Scorsese are all collaborating on the movie.
Hot damn.
Hot damn.
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