I would have to say as a fan of the Toronto Raptors that I would rather have Derek Fisher taking an open eight foot jump shot than Kobe Bryant (32 pts, 6 rb, 6 ast) fading away with four hands in his face from 18ft when the game is on the line. Kobe I was up until 1:30 am watching that game and I hate you because you’re amazing. Lakers win 109-107.
The game was definitely an enjoyable one. There were a few lead changes and a strong second quarter by the Raptors saw them leading going into the fourth. But of course the fourth quarter belongs to the Lakers and after some back and forth play the Lakers took control.
The Raptors got into some foul trouble early and their defense faltered and the rest is history. You have to hand it to them though because they really stuck with a much better team. It was anyone’s game.
Of course the Raps didn't play a perfect game.
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