Kobe gets One up
May 20th, 2009 by ChaI-WalaIn a hotly contested game, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers narrowly slipped past the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the western conference finals. Kobe starred for the Lakers scoring 40 points on 13 – 28 shooting. Pau Gasol had a strong game also contributing 13 pts and 14 rebs in the win while Derek Fisher came to play while hitting huge shots down the stretch to preserve the Lakers lead. The denver nuggets had some costly mistakes down the stretch of the game that cost them the win, with Kenyon Martin fouling Kobe Byrant with under a minute left to go in the game and no fouls to give. Only for Anthony Carter to turn the ball over again on an inbound pass that would have given the nuggets an opportunity to tie the game. Carmelo Anthony poured in 39 pts and 6 rebs and played like a beast in the game. The Lakers will have to find a better defensive plan for the versatile forward in game 2. Look for the Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals tonight as the Orlando Magic will Visit the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Lakers 105 Nuggets 103 (1-0)