Seems our Lakers had good coaching on
Christmas day. Coach Mike D'Antoni and
our own Kobe Bryant. Must have too because
our players did a super job at Staples vs.
The Miami Heat. Scores reflected their efforts.
Anticipation ran high as we played our hearts
out. The baskets were good and not only were
we ahead many times but we tied them a great
deal as well. Pau Gasol and Jordan Farmar
passed the ball well as the pro's that they are.
Jodie Meeks, Nick Young and Xavier Henry
also wearing the Christmas colors, were indeed
"Swaggy" with their smiles reflecting their game.
LaBron James was seen shaking his head at
times It would appear in disbelief. In the end
the Heat won the game. Score: 101-95.
Still, it was one game that held our attention
and gave us real pleasure in watching.
The next game Lakers team plays is on Friday
with Utah at the Energy Solutions Arena.
Gasol was saying that the team needs to
build on this same intensity, effort and of
course, concentration that was put into this
last game played at Staples. Also, it is noted
that we must not fall back into bad habits.
The Lakers shot only 41.8 percent and
had 17 turnovers, five more than the Heat.
Henry's layup early in the fourth quarter
gave the Lakers an 81-79 lead.
Young's jumper with 8.25 left on the clock
tied the game up 83-83. It would appear
that even though we did eventually lose
this last game, overall, we have made
a step forward in fact with our plays. This
does certainly seem to hasten our re-emergence.
Friday then in Utah. Looking forward to it.
Babs Wells
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