Last two games sure did not fare too well for our Lakers.
Jordan Clarkson sat and watched during the first half of
the game while Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson
shoots. Our guard saw the shot and winced. And Kobe
Bryant sat out for the 3rd.straight game. The Warriors
maintained a healthy lead as Clarkson made 23 points.
The ending score was 109-88. Sad but true never the less.
The second game up north was in Sacramento. Along with coach
Byron Scott, Kobe decided in spite of his right shoulder being
not all that he'd' wish it to be that yes, he would suit up and play
So then in practice, Julius Randle (forward) was asked just
how he felt and he stated that he "was holding up". Later saying
"I'm good" Scott said he had a nice little talk with Randle
about his frustration with playing only 16 minutes in the Lakers
win on Sunday in Phoenix. Randle had posted a combined
four points on 1 of 12 shooting, 21 rebounds and seven assists
in the other past two games. Scott then told the press that Randle
is a very humble young man and he wants to do good and be like
what the Lakers are known for and he gets along very well
with most of our young guys.
With Kobe on the bench the entire fourth quarter, this was then the
first game in Sacramento that he was reminded of that had
taken place back on Dec. 10th,1996. (His rookie season).
And once again, even in this 2016 game played @Sacramento,
we played well and yet lost to the Kings. Final score: 118-115.
It was a great showing and one good game to watch.
The game took place in Sleep Train Arena. This was Kobe's
33rd. time playing the Kings yet he made 7 points right
in the first quarter and added some positive signs
amid another loss. And so, with Bryants' farewell coinciding
with his younger teammates developing, any (even small)
victory we are able to achieve, we shall accept with grace.
Not much rest, I am afraid, for tonight
we are to meet with the OKlahoma City Thunder
for another game to be played. Good luck lads.
BABS WELLS
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