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| With Andrew Bynum's inproved play, the Lakers have been able to go (9-1) since the All-Star break. Courtesy of L.A. Times |
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Kobe after rolling his ankle. Lakers fans were left holding their breath. Courtesy of L.A. Times |
The Los Angeles Lakers had themselves a trying week as they played teams like, San Antonio, Atlanta, Miami, and Dallas but coming out with only one loss is impressive. The Lakers have been on a tear as of lately winning nine of the last ten games after the All-Star break with their only loss to the hands of the Heat on the road. The Lakers had won eight in a row until Thursday's loss, but with a quick turn-around in Dallas, the Lakers were able to win against the Mavericks in a crucial game for seeding in the Western Confernce. After the win the Lakers are now a half game behind Dallas and seven and a half behind San Antonio for first place. Los Angeles (47-20) have a game at Staples Center Monday night against the Orlando Magic who beat them a couple weeks ago.
Questions concerning a "human" Kobe Bryant as of late have risen. After his post-game workout in Miami shooting the ball, the media has jumped in on trying to get inside and see his "human factor." But the next game against Dallas he proved again as some kind of basketball god rolling his ankle horribly in the third quarter, and returning in the fourth to knock down a big turn-around jumper.
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Shannon Brown has played exceptionally well off the bench, allowing Bryant ample time to rest.Courtesy of L.A. Times |
Also for the Lakers, Matt Barnes has returned and is playing well while getting accustomed to the speed of the game. Andrew Bynum also has been on a rampage collecting rebounds and making his own block parties and proving he wants to stay in L.A. With 15 games remaining, it should an interesting finish to the season.
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