In the starting lineup, Xavier made 18
points. Later, he needed stitches for a cut.
However, he did step in where Nick Young
had earlier been. And Pau Gasol is now the
leader of the team with Kobe Bryant still out
nursing his injury and not sure just when
he will be able to return either. Pau made 2
free throws with 6.1 seconds to play and then
tied the game allowing for a final win with the
score: 105-103. Thought sure we'd win as in
the first half we were 21 points ahead of the
Hawks. Staples Center was a sell-out with
18,997 fans watching since Lakers lost their
last game against San Antonio but won against
the Clippers at Staples for their first game this
season. Coach D'Antoni says that Xavier is a
good defender and although perhaps does not make
his shots the same way Nick Young does, he does get it.
Henry started and scored nine of his 18 points
in the first quarter. Young was the first player off the
bench and he scored 5 of his 13 points in opening
quarter. Gasol had 16 points and 13 rebounds and was
out on the floor at the end of the game with Jordan
Hill who pulled down a key offensive rebound of
Gasol's errant shot with about 17 seconds left.
Walt Bellamy, NBA center star, died Saturday at
age 74. He was an enormously gifted Hall of Fame
player who had tremendous impact on the game of
Basketball. this was the claim by NBA Commissioner
David Stern. "Off the court he was an even more|
extraordinary person. He is going to be missed by all
who had the pleasure of knowing him. On behalf of
the entire NBA family, our condolences and our thoughts
go out to the Bellamy family". Bellamy averaged 20.1
points and 13.7 rebounds in 14 seasons in the NBA.
Our sincere condolences we send to Walt's family.
We will be playing tonight in Dallas at 5:30.
Babs Wells
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