Post by Los Angeles Lakers on May 18, 2009 20:50:09 GMT
Unlike the Lakers and Kings of Old
Los Angeles Times
El Segundo
May 18, 2009
When the Lakers play the Kings, both organizations can’t help but reminisce on their past playoff rivalry in the early 2000s. It was the days of Shaq and Kobe , Webber and Bibby, and the historic shot of Robert Horry. Suffice to say, those days are over, and both teams have recently found themselves fighting in the bottom of the division instead of the top. There have been drastic changes to both organizations through the years including the monumental deal that sent Kobe Bryant from the Lakers to Golden State and New Jersey, who eventually dealt him to Sacramento. Kobe, bearing the purple and black instead of the purple and gold, faced his former club hoping to prove to them that his departure was a mistake.
Horry pierces the heart of the Sacramento Kings
However, since completing a big deal involving the acquisition of Jameer Nelson and Paul Millsap the Lakers have been undefeated, boasting a record of 2-0. Their contributions have truly elevated the play of others in the organization including JR Smith and Rudy Gay.
In the early going, JR Smith looked to impose his will on Kobe, who was still nursing a sprained ankle. In an attempt to turn his offense into defense, he dropped 8 points in the first quarter including one three pointer and a two handed jam. Despite his efforts, the Lakers still trailed in a closely contested first quarter, as the Kings held a 2-point lead.
It was a different story in the second quarter, as the Lakers began to pick up steam through their running offense. With their hustle, they seemingly grabbed every loose ball, and forced the Kings into bad shots throughout the quarter. They dictated the tempo, and it was all said and done after outscoring the Kings by 18 points.
The Los Angeles Lakers coasted to their third straight win and blew out the Sacramento Kings by 35 points. The win was attributed to JR Smith’s strong performance coupled with the defensive prowess of Lakers’ frontcourt. Smith finished with 35 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists, while the frontcourt combined for a total of 6 blocked shots and 3 steals. With these recent displays of athletic ability, the Lakers hope to carry their momentum to the end of the season
JR Smith High School Video
Los Angeles Times
El Segundo
May 18, 2009
When the Lakers play the Kings, both organizations can’t help but reminisce on their past playoff rivalry in the early 2000s. It was the days of Shaq and Kobe , Webber and Bibby, and the historic shot of Robert Horry. Suffice to say, those days are over, and both teams have recently found themselves fighting in the bottom of the division instead of the top. There have been drastic changes to both organizations through the years including the monumental deal that sent Kobe Bryant from the Lakers to Golden State and New Jersey, who eventually dealt him to Sacramento. Kobe, bearing the purple and black instead of the purple and gold, faced his former club hoping to prove to them that his departure was a mistake.
Horry pierces the heart of the Sacramento Kings
However, since completing a big deal involving the acquisition of Jameer Nelson and Paul Millsap the Lakers have been undefeated, boasting a record of 2-0. Their contributions have truly elevated the play of others in the organization including JR Smith and Rudy Gay.
In the early going, JR Smith looked to impose his will on Kobe, who was still nursing a sprained ankle. In an attempt to turn his offense into defense, he dropped 8 points in the first quarter including one three pointer and a two handed jam. Despite his efforts, the Lakers still trailed in a closely contested first quarter, as the Kings held a 2-point lead.
It was a different story in the second quarter, as the Lakers began to pick up steam through their running offense. With their hustle, they seemingly grabbed every loose ball, and forced the Kings into bad shots throughout the quarter. They dictated the tempo, and it was all said and done after outscoring the Kings by 18 points.
The Los Angeles Lakers coasted to their third straight win and blew out the Sacramento Kings by 35 points. The win was attributed to JR Smith’s strong performance coupled with the defensive prowess of Lakers’ frontcourt. Smith finished with 35 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists, while the frontcourt combined for a total of 6 blocked shots and 3 steals. With these recent displays of athletic ability, the Lakers hope to carry their momentum to the end of the season
JR Smith High School Video