The Lakers hoped to continue their winning ways as they were ahead during the half time, but key adjustments in the third and fourth quarter allowed the Spurs to escape with a win, 84-82, behind Danny Green's game-clinching three and Pau Gasol's missed three pointer near the end of the game.
Yay of the Game:
28-4-8: another MVP-level production for the Black Mamba, who also shot efficiently from the field (12 of 19). Kobe Bryant, alongside Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol, carried the Lakers all through out and kept them afloat, until that fateful Green three-pointer that sealed the deal for the Spurs, who struggled all night thanks to the Lakers' stellar help D, putting the clamps on their Big Ol' Three.
Nay of the Game:
3/10: Pau Gasol's FGA/FGM for the game, including the missed three pointer that could have given the Lakers the lead during the dying seconds of the game. This should be a warning sign for Gasol to get in shape offensively and use his athleticism more frequently, especially now that Mike D'Antoni's taking over and will demand a lot from him.
Play of the Game:
Mamba to Superman early in the first. Hope to see more of that once D'Antoni checks in as head coach.
The Lakers Are Now At:
3-5 (4th Pacific, 14th West). The Lakers will face the Phoenix Suns, the team that was once D'Antoni's. Bernie Bickerstaff will remain to be head coach until early next week, and Jordan Hill is listed as probable for Friday's game. Can the Lakers bounce back and win big after this close game?
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