A New Sheriff in Town
The 2008 NBA Western Conference Champion LA Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the NBA Finals! Down by as many as 17 points, their 100-92 comeback win against San Antonio last night was definitely one for the ages. Spurs’ leading scorers Tony Parker and Tim Duncan valiantly tried to stave off elimination for the reigning champs, but the youthful exuberance of Purple and Gold combined with an awe-inspiring 39-point performance from Kobe Bryant were exactly what LA needed to topple these Texans once and for all. When the game began, Staples Center was uncomfortably silent as many fans were still making their way into the arena. Those who were already inside and ready to cheer were quickly dismayed to find the home team scrambling to claw their way out of an early double-digit deficit. Slowly but surely, and sparked by six unanswered points courtesy of Jordan Farmar, the Lakers true colors began to shine. Midway through the third quarter the onslaught commenced, with Kobe going on a fierce tear that didn’t let up until the final buzzer sounded and the Lakers had won the series four games to one. It was a treat to see the Western Conference trophy ceremony in person as Hall of Famer Jerry West gave a nice speech to General Manager Mitch Kupchak and Kobe Bryant while the crowd roared with celebratory revelry. The next challenge facing this dynamic squad depends on who wins the Eastern Conference Finals, currently led by Boston 3-2. Tonight’s game six is a Detroit home affair at The Palace of Auburn Hills, tip-off around 5:30 Pacific; I’ll be rooting for Detroit if for no other reason than to push this series all the way to seven games.
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