Boston Sucks

The Lakers got a huge 92-86 win Thursday night against the Boston Celtics coming behind from a 15-point deficit with a phenomenal second half, improving to 3-0 on the road trip.

A number of Lakers were big tonight. Kobe dropped in 23 points (20 in 2nd half), Pau had 20, and Andrew put up 16. The Lakers bigs were key tonight. Lamar Odom had a double-double off the bench along with three blocks and Shannon Brown added 12.

All the Celtic starters scored in double figures, but none of them shot well from the field. This can be attributed to Ron Artest and Derek Fisher, who played tough defense against "The Falseness"(Paul Pierce) and Ray Allen.

Player of the Game: Pau Gasol 20 pts, 10 rebs, 4 ast, 1 blk, 0 turnovers

He matched up well against KG, dribbling across the lane and scoring on hook shots, and even hitting a soft bank shot from about 20 feet away. Pau deserves to be an All-Star.

Highlight of the Game: There were a few plays that were candidates, including the numerous bricks by Rajon Rondo when he was wide open and the nice two-handed fast break dunk by Shannon Brown. But I had to go with the play by Kobe with less than a minute to go that sealed the win. Guarded by Ray Allen, Kobe held the ball near mid court, took some dribbles to his left, and crossed over to his right. Then he crossed back to his left and pulled up for a fadeaway jumpshot. Splash! Then he turns to the crowd and gives everyone a look like "You can't stop me!"

Notes: Ray Allen broke the all-time record for three-pointers made previously held by Reggie Miller at 2,560. The Celtics will make excuses for this loss by saying they were injured with Shaq, Jermaine O'Neal, Marquis Daniels, and Delonte West all out. Jazz Head Coach Jerry Sloan resigned today.

Next Game: Fri @ New York Knicks 26-25 6th Eastern Conference (Last Game: L vs Clippers) The Blake Show beat them at MSG so now it's the real Showtime, Lake Show baby!