Kobe Dominates Nuggets

The Lakers took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series against the Denver Nuggets, behind a spectacular 49-point 10-assist performance from Kobe Bryant. Kobe had, what I would say, his greatest career playoff game. Kobe dropped 20 points in the first quarter (two shy of franchise record), 5 points in each of the middle quarters and then topped it off with a 19 point fourth quarter. All series long the Denver Nuggets have been jawing with Kobe on the court and it will end up being their downfall. There is absolutely no reason to try to get Kobe riled up for a game. The Lakers have dominated the first two games and now seem as if they are poised for a sweep.

Lakers Get Ready for Game 2

The Lakers won game 1 128-114. Pau Gasol had a monster game scoring 36 and grabbing 16 rebounds and dishing out 8 assists and Kobe contributed with 32 points. The Lakers take on the Nuggets in game 2 tomorrow night.

Lakers Conquer West

The Los Angeles Lakers ended the season a remarkable 57-25. The Lakers ended up the number one seed in the West and are set to take on the Denver Nuggets (50-32). This will be one of the most entertaining series of the first round. Denver posts an unbelievanble one-two punch in Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony, while have great role players in Marcus Camby and J.R. Smith. The one achilles heel for the Nuggets is defense. That is why I see the Lakers winning this series in 5 games. This game will also be the first time that Kobe Bryant (this year's MVP) and Allen Iverson meet in the playoffs since the 2001 NBA Finals. Game one will go to the Lakers. 120-105.

One for One

If the Lakers (56-25) beat the Kings (38-43) They will secure the number one seed in the West. This is the ultimate must win.

The Biggest Game of the Season (For Real This Time)

The Lakers (55-25) take on the Spurs (54-25) on ABC Sunday afternoon. If the Lakers were to win this game they could all but guarantee the Spurs will not win the overall top seed in the West. The Lakers defeated the Hornet (55-24) last night 107-104. Despite giving up a 30 point lead the Lakers are satisfied with the big win. The Lakers can't control their own destiny, all they can do is just do their best to win out and hopefully the chips fall into place.

If the Hornets lose tonight against the Kings (37-42), the Lakers take control of the number one seed in the West and would have the pressure of winning tomorrow increase. The Lakers must win the last two games of the season.

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The Biggest Game of the Season.......So Far

The Lakers (54-25) take on the Hornets (55-23) in what will be the biggest game of the season in almost all aspects. If the Hornets win tonight they can pretty much wrap up the overall top spot in the Conference. If the Lakers were to win, they'll then be within a 1/2 game of the Hornets for the top overall spot in the West. Oh, what a game it will be. The game will be at STAPLES, giving the Lakers home-court advantage. This game and Sunday's game against the Spurs (53-25) are both must wins. My Prediction: Kobe will win these games by any means necessary.

This game will probably also determine who this seasons MVP will be. Kobe Bryant v.s. Chris Paul. I believe this game will be epic.

The Comeback Kid

Pau Gasol is expected to start tonight when the Lakers (50-24) take on the Portland Blazers (38-36). The Lakers went 5-4 in the games that Gasol missed. Andrew Bynum is also expect to make a speedy return before the playoffs.