In Detroit Piston game we made a great
endeavor for gain but in the long run it
did not pan out for a victory for us. Ending
score was:Pistons, 111 and Lakers: 91.
Their Public Address System though was
in fine form as the announcer listed all
of Kobe Bryant's accomplishments in his
20 years as an NBA Laker. Once he did
get out on the court to play, he provided
some nice shots and made 5 points
while shooting 2 of 15 from the field &
1 of 6 from 3 point range in 26 minutes
before sitting out in the 4th.quarter.
His stomach had been acting up and he
felt as if he may have the flu-bug.He
said, had it not been his last season, it is
likely he never would have even played.
Bright spots during this game were
from Lou Williams making 21 points
and Julius Randle 15 points, 11 re-
bounds & D'Angelo Russell 12 points.
He also had 3 assists.Larry Nance Jr.
did not play in this game due to a sore
knee. In Michigan, this was not the
first game at the Palace of Auburn
Hills that Kobe had played in as in 1993,
in the Spring, he played in Magic
Johnson's Round-ball Classic. (High
School game).
In Toronto last eve. against the Raptors,
it really did look as if we might win.
We tied more than once & sure seemed
to give it our all. Good game to see.
Sorry, but we lost this game as well.
Ending score was: Raptors 102,Lakers 93.
First starting lineup did not include either
Russell or Randle but instead Coach
Byron Scott started with Huertas & Sacre.
I (for one) was pleased seeing this but
thought they needed Nick Young more.
On Wednesday we will be in my
homestate of Minnesota playing against
the Timberwolves. Game begins
at 5:00 p.m. TWCN
Ron Artest (Metta World Peace) says
now he'd really like to become a coach.
As wreckless as he once was( plus had
quite a long absence from playing because
of it,) says now that he no longer views him-
self that way and would look forward to any
coaching job offer he may get and that
he feels very confident.
December 7th. Basketball Hall of Famer,
Larry Bird turned age 59.
Hope we win now in Minnesota!
BABS WELLS.
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