Game 82
Did the basketball Gods smile on the Lakers again or did they show us their "Houdini" imitation. The Lakers dodged not one but two bullets.  The first bullet came in the form of the MRI results on Andrew Bynum's right knee. With the prospect of not having their starting center for the playoffs a real possibility, it was determined that Bynum had only suffered a bone bruise on his right knee. He should be ready for game 1 versus Chris Paul and the New Orlean Hornets sunday at 12:30 p.m. at the Staple Center.  The second bullet came in the form of the Sacramento Kings, at Arco Arena.
The Lakers looked  more like  characters from a  Robert Louis Stevenson book   (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) then a 2 time defending champion last night against the Sacramento Kings. Needing a win to secure the number 2 spot behind the Spurs, a depleted Lakers team (Blake, Barnes,Bynum out due to illness/injury) built up a 22 point lead in the 3rd quarter, only to need a 3 pointer with 4.8 seconds remaining in the game from who else but Kobe Bryant to send the game into overtime, where the Lakers ultimately won 116-108. I glad, but I can't understand how anyone, let alone, Kobe Bryant can be allowed to take the inbound pass and get a clean look at a three point shot with the Lakers trailing by 3 points. It just defies logic and common sense.  Yet teams have done it time and time again. But that's one of things that seperate winning clubs from losing clubs. In addition to this agonizing loss being the last game of the season, this game was most likely the last game played by the Kings at the Arco Arena.The Maloof brothers  have already set in motion the move from Sacramento to Orange County. Good bye Sacramento Kings, Hello Anaheim Royals.
So, on to the Playoffs.  Next up, Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets.



*Hi Jacki