| |
|
NBA -- Lakers cling to 8th playoffs spot
By Joan Secuya-Medida
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 12 Apr 2013
Bryant.
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Los Angeles Lakers moved ahead of the Utah Jazz in the tight race for the 8th and last playoffs berth in the Western Conference by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 113-106 Wednesday night at the Rose Garden.
Kobe Bryant served up one of his best efforts of the season and scored 47 points in 48 minutes of play. Kobe made 14 of 27 field goals and went 18-for-18 from the free throw stripe.
The Lakers big men -- Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol -- provided inside might while Kobe tormented the Blazers with mostly jumpers and perimeter shots. Gasol had 23 points and nine rebounds while Howard finished with 20 and 10 rebounds.
After surrendering 41 first quarter points and trailing by two late in the fourth quarter, Los Angeles took control by going on an 8-0 run for a 106-100 lead with 4:09 left to play.
"He (Kobe) imposed his will on us tonight," Portland All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge told NBA.com. Aldridge had a huge 17 points and 16 rebounds for the short-handed Blazers who started four rookies against the visiting Lakers.
Overshadowed by Kobe's explosion was the spectacular effort turned in by leading Rookie of the Year candidate Damian Lillard, who scored 38 and dished nine assists. But Lillard's brilliance wasn't enough to carry a Blazers team that made only 38 of 85 field goals and 12 of 26 threes. (JSM)
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Joan Secuya-Medida.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Rising Chilean Junior 'La Joya' Cruzat talks sparring Moloney brothers, Chile national title
, Tue, 04 Oct 2022November 12: Janibek Alimkhanuly & Seniesa Estrada Headline World Championship Doubleheader at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas LIVE on ESPN+
, Tue, 04 Oct 2022ARCHIE SHARP TARGETS OSCAR VALDEZ WBO TITLE CLASH
, Tue, 04 Oct 2022NBA Daily: 2022-2023 Season Preview #19 – Minnesota Timberwolves
By Reylan Loberternos, , Tue, 04 Oct 2022ESTRADA-CHOCOLATITO TRILOGY HEADS TO GLENDALE, AZ – MARTINEZ AND ARROYO SET AS CO-MAIN
, Tue, 04 Oct 2022BLUE-CHIP LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT PROSPECT ALI IZMAILOV BATTLES FORMER WORLD TITLE CHALLENGER RADIVOJE KALAJDZIC ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION® FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 LIVE ON SHOWTIME®
, Tue, 04 Oct 2022Carto Decisions Sosa in Philadelphia
, Tue, 04 Oct 2022Split-T Management Signs Puerto Rican Amateur Star Willito Ortiz
, Tue, 04 Oct 2022Racasa to compete in Antipolo Youth Chess Club Rapid Tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 04 Oct 2022Boxlab Promotions Presents: Championship Boxing October 15 in Orlando
, Tue, 04 Oct 2022VACANT IBO TITLE UP FOR GRABS IN DICKENS VS DLAMINI
, Mon, 03 Oct 2022NBA Daily: 2022-2023 Season Preview #18 – Chicago Bulls
By Reylan Loberternos, , Mon, 03 Oct 2022AMIR KHAN ADMITS: TRUSTING THE WRONG PEOPLE LED TO PAIN, HE CHEATED ON HIS WIFE, BEING FINANCIALLY SECURE DROVE HIM ON
, Mon, 03 Oct 2022Andrew Moloney looks to shine in Melbourne
, Mon, 03 Oct 2022Eder Jofre: Farewell to Brazil’s First Boxing World Champion
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Mon, 03 Oct 2022Brazilian Legend Eder Jofre, 86, Passes Away
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Mon, 03 Oct 2022St. John Paul is title favorite
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sun, 02 Oct 2022Bayawan's Inigo clinches back-to-back chess titles
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 02 Oct 2022MATS Navigators is team to watch
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sun, 02 Oct 2022Roldan Aldea Takes on Undefeated Kayne Clarke on October 29 in Melbourne
, Sun, 02 Oct 2022NBA Daily: 2022-2023 Season Preview #17 – Brooklyn Nets
By Reylan Loberternos, , Sun, 02 Oct 2022Young, Nouri in contrasting wins in 1st PEZA Rapid 8-player Invitational Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 02 Oct 2022Labog rules GMG Chess Tour blitz chess championship
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 01 Oct 2022NBA Daily: 2022-2023 Season Preview #16 – Atlanta Hawks
By Reylan Loberternos, , Sat, 01 Oct 2022Weights from Philadelphia
, Sat, 01 Oct 2022 |
|
|
|
|
|
