Game 80: Blazers 91, Lakers 88

April 11th, 2010 by Busta Bucket Leave a reply »
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Sometimes the phrase "A win's a win," can't be used to describe a game.

With so much of the Western Conference playoff seeding up in the air, a victory against the Lakers would mean so much on so many levels. But how realistic was it? Having not won in LA since Feb. 22nd, 2007 , this would be a daunting task to say the least.

The day began with the news that Kobe would in fact play in this game after sitting the last couple for no apparent reason other than resting for the playoffs. That means Kobe wants to win, especially considering his Lakers teammates won in Portland earlier this year without him. With Portland as a possible first round opponent, I'm sure Kobe was thinking let's beat them today, and then beat them in the first round.

The first half of this game was similar to what we've seen before from Portland against the upper eschelon of the West. Allow the opponent to lead, stay on their heals, but never quite gain control or a lead. This game felt to me like it would be a disappointing ending during half-time.

Then of course we find out at half-time that Brandon Roy is out for the rest of the game. Now ...

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