After the All-Star game and Dr. Jerry Buss's death, the Kobe Bryant-led Lakers started to crawl back to the West's top eight, and the first step that they have accomplished is to reach the .500 mark, an achievement which came at the expense of the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers have led as much as 18 points in the third quarter, but a late Hawks surge gave L.A. fans the chills when the game went tit-for-tat during the last two minutes. However, Kobe Bryant, being a person of his own word, finished the Hawks off by a monstrous dunk and a game-winning layup, resulting in a 99-98 Lakers win.
Yay of the Game:
15-10: Steve Nash's points and assists for the game. A lot of critics have been saying that Nash's new role in this new-look Lakers is a big mistake. However, this time, the former Phoenix Suns point guard took care of facilitating while Kobe finishes the plays.
Nay of the Game:
21: The number of Laker turnovers this game. This isn't a new thing, but for someone who wants to make the playoffs, this is something that should be avoided.
Play of the Game:
How old is Kobe Bryant again? He looked like his 17-year old self when he slammed one home against Josh Smith, of all people.
The Lakers Are Now At:
30-30 (3rd Pacific, 9th West). The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to be next off the Lakers' list, and if Kobe Bryant can replicate his 14-assist performance, then it should be a close game.
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