Kobe’s Final Punch Did Not Land
“I’m highly concerned,” “This team can beat us. It’s clear. We just have to come in ready to play Game 2.” – Kobe Bryant
Two of the NBA’s best closers playing at their best. Two teams battling in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. It came down to which team’s star player would shine brightest in the clutch. In a game that was decided by two points and two moments. Playoff basketball at its most cherished stage.
It what was an intense fight where Dirk Nowitzki’s two clutch free throws proved to be the difference, while Kobe’s 29th attempt and ninth try from three, which had the potential to be the difference, proved to be too strong. The finest basketball, with the finest late-game heroes going toe-to-toe.
The Lakers and Mavs produced a game of bizarre twists and turns. It had 15-point swings, technical fouls, constant physical play, and down the stretch anomalies. Trash talking, big runs, and execution under pressure; it provided the fans with everything they could desire.
“You’ve got to make plays, and you’ve got to dodge some bullets,” Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said. “We did both.” Well said by the Mavs coach, and well done by the Mavs players. As for the Lakers, they felt like they gave away the game in the fourth quarter. Was it more the Mavs or the Lakers beating the Lakers?
To find out the reason for the Mavs game one win and who was left out of the fun for the Lakers visit: Lakers Gab
Kobe Fails To Deliver Game Winner; Lakers Fall To Mavs In Game One 96-94
Kobe’s Final Punch Did Not Land
“I’m highly concerned,” “This team can beat us. It’s clear. We just have to come in ready to play Game 2.” – Kobe Bryant
Two of the NBA’s best closers playing at their best. Two teams battling in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. It came down to which team’s star player would shine brightest in the clutch. In a game that was decided by two points and two moments. Playoff basketball at its most cherished stage.
It what was an intense fight where Dirk Nowitzki’s two clutch free throws proved to be the difference, while Kobe’s 29th attempt and ninth try from three, which had the potential to be the difference, proved to be too strong. The finest basketball, with the finest late-game heroes going toe-to-toe.
The Lakers and Mavs produced a game of bizarre twists and turns. It had 15-point swings, technical fouls, constant physical play, and down the stretch anomalies. Trash talking, big runs, and execution under pressure; it provided the fans with everything they could desire.
“You’ve got to make plays, and you’ve got to dodge some bullets,” Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said. “We did both.” Well said by the Mavs coach, and well done by the Mavs players. As for the Lakers, they felt like they gave away the game in the fourth quarter. Was it more the Mavs or the Lakers beating the Lakers?
To find out the reason for the Mavs game one win and who was left out of the fun for the Lakers visit: Lakers Gab
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