Here is the irony...Kobe wanted Lin to run the offense, and when Lin actually did...they had decent possessions. Down the stretch, I understand that Kobe is their best offensive threat, but Kobe shouldve trusted his teammates...perhaps even let Lin create an easier shot for him. The Lakers choked down the stretch as Kobe yet again, bricks it up...wouldve liked the Clipper loss, but this Clipper team is extremely vulnerable.
Kobe tried to play hero ball and ruined their chances. And I really mean hero ball, as in taking high degree of difficulty shots for dramatic flair (failure).
with the shot ftw though kobe had a baseline fadeaway on reddick and missed everything. that isn't a bad shot for him, normally thats buckets. had no idea jhill could hit the midrange. is this an anomaly???
I have started noticing that his range has increased by a lot...since last year. His shot just looks more fluid. Kobe had surprisingly open looks on his two jumpers on the baseline, but fatigue is surely a factor. All things considered, the Lakers played their hearts out and had everything going right, but could not win. Dont expect the Lakers to put up 100 plus points again, atleast not anytime soon.
