
Seattle Supersonics @ Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers found no answered to Lewis scoring barrage in the 1st period. Lewis tallied 17 points to outscore the whole Lakers team who managed just 16 points in this quarter. But in the 2nd quarter, Lakers tighten up their defense, not just against Lewis but to the whole team. With that defense, Sonics scored only 9 points in this period. Everything going right for the Lakers except a minor injury on Butler midway in the quarter. Lakers now held a 39-33 in a low scoring game.
Lakers brought their momentum in the 2nd half and extended to their biggest lead at 19 points. Bryant scored 17 points in this quarter while Butler came back after that injury to chip in 5 points. Lewis was held scoreless in the last 2 quarter while Allen saw limited minutes due to foul trouble. In the 4th period, Lakers just held on to that big lead and finished the game 88-77 to snap their 3 game losing streaks.
Screenshots from the Game
Caron Butler injured in the 2nd period.
Lakers grwat defense was the key in their victory against the Sonics.
Key Players At The Half
Supersonics Boxscore
Lakers Boxscore
Kobe Bryant named Player of the Game.

INJURY REPORT



Los Angeles Lakers @ Utah Jazz

With both Butler and Bryant playing with injuries, Lakers were still able to put a good fight against the Jazz. Odom led the Lakers in scoring and rebounds and the Lakers managed to tie the game after 1 quarter. But in the next quarter, the Jazz pull away behind great game from Jazz frontcourt. With Lakers starters struggling due to injuries to key player, they also don’t get much helped from their bench.
Lakers were able to trim the Jazz lead to a more manageable margin in this quarter. Bryant scored 13 points in this quarter but the Jazz frontcourt esp. Boozer successfully protected their lead. Again Lakers struggled in the last period and scored just 14 points. Jazz won this game with Boozer named Player of the Game, 1 rebound shy for a 20-20 performance.
Screenshots from the Game
Boozer almost got a 20-20 performance, domianted the game for a Hazz win.
Key Players At The Half
Lakers Boxscore
Jazz Boxscore
Carlos Boozer named Player of the Game.

Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets

Lakers playing with both Bryant and Butler completely recovered from their respective injury.
After Nuggets scored the 1st basket, Lakers made an 8-0 run to take a 6 point lead. They held on to that lead throughout the quarter. Nene got injured with less than 2 minutes in the quarter. Lakers held a 10 point lead 29-19 at the end of 1st period. In the next quarter, Lenard again torched the Lakers with his outside shooting. He scored 15 points in this period and helped the Nuggets cut the deficit to 6 points at halftime break.
3rd canto showed both team trading baskets. With that Lakers preserved their 6 point lead going to the last quarter. Nuggets gave Lakers some scary moments when they cut the deficit to a single point with less than a minute to play. Lakers put the lead back to 3 points but a follow-up dunk by Martin put them back within 1 point. They fouled Atkins, who made both free-throws. Lakers led 100-97 with 9 seconds left. Without a timeout, Nuggets quickly dribbled the ball to backcourt but before they reached the 3 point area to attempt a basket, Lakers intentionally gave up a foul instead giving the Nuggets a chance to throw desperation 3-point shot, Lakers gamble paid off as Miller missed the 1st free-throw. He made the second and Nuggets trailed by 2. Bryant was fouled and he made both crucial free-throws to make it a 2 possessions ballgame with less than 6 seconds left. Nuggets missed their last shot and Lakers won this one.
Screenshots from the Game
Nene got injured early in the game, he came back in the 2nd half.
Kenyon Martin follow-up dunk put the Nuggets with 1 in the dying seconds of the game.
Bryant sank 2 crucial free-throws to put the game away with 5.4 second left.
Key Players At The Half
Lakers Boxscore
Nuggets Boxscore
Kobe Bryant named Player of the Game