You beat me to the punch Dan. Great game by the Lakers, particularly Kobe. The gap between him and Spree was on full display as Kobe finished even on tough plays while Spree missed some bunnies that killed us. Nice Job by D Fish on Casell when the Lakers pulled ahead. That's the best Fisher has looked in 2 years. Cassell couldn't even get the ball.
The refs were in playoff mode weren't they? It was bruising game and that of course, favors Shaq. Can't complain about uneven reffing though, especially not after Ervin Johson just about put Malone back on IR and no call was made.
Troy Hudson is not himself. IMO he is only playing at about 70%. He just can't get separation to shoot or explode to finish.
Congrats.