March 6, 2011 - The NBA-best San Antonio Spurs (51-12) got pounded by the Lakers (45-19) today by a score of 99-83 this afternoon where the starters had a huge lead of about 30 points through much of the game. Not only does this help put the Lakers even further on the heels of the Spurs in the West, but this was the Lakers 7th straight win since the All-Star Break. It's significant as well because prior to the game, the Spurs had won a franchise-record 22 straight games at home this season. This is after the Spurs completely embarrassed the Miami Heat, beating them by 30 points on Friday night. Then they turn right around and have the same thing done to them by the Lakers.
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| It was just one of those games for Kobe, where he was ON in full on Black Mamba mode |
So why the big win? The Lakers were playing with absolute energy and intensity for the majority of the game. They sent a message from the beginning without a doubt. Great ball movement, good looks on shots, a high FG percentage of 46.7% where the Spurs shot 36%, offensive rebounds, defensive rebounds, etc. Literally every aspect of their game was on point in the game today as they sailed easily past the rival San Antonio.
Kobe led with 26 points as Gasol dropped 21. Odom had 15 and Bynum had 17 rebounds. Fisher and Artest both hit a couple key three-pointers, Shannon Brown was electric as ever as he was high-flying to the basket. Gasol even hit his first three of the season in the game! It was also the return of Matt Barnes after being out for 26 games, and even he had 5 points.
It just seemed like every shot was going in for the team, and their intensity was up for the majority of the game. They were like playing like a team on a mission, to make people realize they are the best team in the NBA. I think they proved a lot during the game and I love it. The Lakers next game is Tuesday March 8th where they face the Atlanta Hawks on the road.
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| Even Ron Artest had a well-played game where his defense was as good as ever |
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