A WINNING GAME AND THEN SOME

Sacramento Kings and L.A. Lakers. Up at 

Sleep Train Arena, we used the bench

and they came forth with winning shots.

Pau Gasol, Jodie Meeks and Nick Young

forced Sacramento to score and

three turnovers in the final six minutes.

Meeks capped a team-leading 19 points

on 7 of 11 shooting by hitting an open

3-pointer to cut the Kings' lead 97-96

with 2:43 remaining. Gasol followed with

a 20-ft. Jumper at the top of the key two

minutes later for a 98-97 lead, adding 

respectability to a 19-point effort on only

6-of 15 shooting. More timely jumpers

from Meeks and Young ensured the Lakers

(10-9) staying above the 500 mark.

Steve Blake added 13 points and 10 assists.

Wesley Johnson stole the ball from McLemore 

Final score was: 106-100.

Now all the while Lakers are expecting to be

given quite a boost this coming Sunday, when

they play Toronto at Staples Center in L.A, as

our own Kobe Bryant has indicated that he

indeed will be returning in full uniform to play.

Granted, his minutes will very likely be lessened

although with his face far more visible, it will with-

out a doubt help alleviate some players not

being all that they possibly could be. With Kobe

being such a driving force, it should be noted that 

all players will be counting on Kobe to again lead.

Kobe spent this whole last week increasing his

work load. Although patience and care will be

taken when playing, Kobe remains our leader and

will have to be making the determination on

how many minutes he feels he can play Sunday.

Kobe is always up to the challenge so he will motivate

his defender to go at him to give him a rough time.

Being challenged is what it seems to be what its all about.

Despite his limitations, Bryant has still exerted his

influences and earlier even treated the entire team

to a full Thanksgiving dinner in Detroit.

Speaking of food, are you aware that at Papa John's 

there is a Game Day Deal? You can get 50% off 

regular menu price pizzas' on all Lakers regular season 

game days! Go to online code: Lakers50. 

Sunday:Toronto!

Babs Wells