2/13/12
Summary:
In the latest of NBA action, the Lakers defeated the Raptors in a close game by 2 points on Saturday night. Kobe lead the Lakers with 27 points, while Jose Calderon lead the Raptors with 30 points. As the game came down to the wire, the Lakers were winning 91-90 with 30 seconds left. Jose Calderon made an inside jumper to put the Raptors ahead with 10 seconds left, but the game was far from over. The Lakers started the play and gave it to who else but Kobe Bryant, who took a dribble baseline and made a fadeaway jumper to put the Lakers up by 1 with less than 5 seconds left. Kobe ended up shooting another free throw before the game was over and the Lakers won another game.
Significance:
Although it is only a regular season game for the Lakers, they currently find themselves sitting 7th place in the West. The Lakers are one of the older teams in the league and need to keep winning consistently to make the playoffs. This win was essential for the Lakers because out of all the teams in the league they cannot afford to a loss by a team as bad as the Toronto Raptors. Also, Kobe added another game winning shot to his repertoire.
Alternate Heading: Kobe Does It Once Again
Question: Were the Lakers prone to losing due to their age?
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