<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Who could forget the last time the Lakers played Toronto? Kobe Bryant was practically infallible that night, scoring 81 points on 28-for-46 shooting in the Lakers' 122-104 victory Jan. 22 at Staples Center. It was the second-most points ever scored by a player in an NBA game. The Lakers don't play Toronto until Friday and have three days of practice ahead of them ? but Bryant was noncommittal when asked whether he had any lingering memories of their last meeting. "Nah, I don't think so," he said. "They're a completely different team anyway. I'll just take a win." Bryant has been slowly coming back from off-season knee surgery, having nights to remember and some to forget. Bryant recently said his surgically repaired right knee was only about 70% sound, but he guessed it would be 95% by Friday. Having wedged a league-high eight games into their schedule by Sunday, the Lakers now get a bit of a break, during which time Bryant hoped to further strengthen his leg. "It'll be good for me to kind of rest a little bit, work on my conditioning during this time, get my legs back," he said. "Get my rhythm down, get my leg stronger."</div> Source
It's no wonder the league gave the Lakers 4 day rest, so Kobe could get back to 100% and drop 82 on Raptors. We know your tricks STern!
<div class="quote_poster">Swish15 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I'm predicting 82 points from Kobe on Friday. Anything less and I'll be disapointed.</div> Your expectations are far too, low. Kobe should be able to drop AT LEAST 100 against this team. They don't have Mike James anymore, who's going to stop Kobe?
<div class="quote_poster">shapecity Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Your expectations are far too, low. Kobe should be able to drop AT LEAST 100 against this team. They don't have Mike James anymore, who's going to stop Kobe?</div> Very true, but the placement of Kobe's armband will greatly effect his performance and limit him from reaching 100 points.
<div class="quote_poster">Swish15 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Very true, but the placement of Kobe's armband will greatly effect his performance and limit him from reaching 100 points.</div> The $5000.00 fine will be revoked by Stern due to the media hype once Kobe drops 100 points.
<div class="quote_poster">shapecity Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">The $5000.00 fine will be revoked by Stern due to the media hype once Kobe drops 100 points.</div> Ok, you win.
Lol I don't know guys...I heard Sam Mitchell has been improving Toronto's "Defence" and might even call a double team on Kobe.
<div class="quote_poster">hustler Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Lol I don't know guys...I heard Sam Mitchell has been improving Toronto's "Defence" and might even call a double team on Kobe.</div> LOL @ double team hahahaha and LOL @ shape and Swish Funny thread
I think Sam Mitchell - since our club is so defensive minded and all - might actually double Kobe this time around...BEFORE he reaches atleast 75 and for more than 3 posessions the entire game. If we do that sucessfully, I guarantee he won't be able to score more than 86 this time around. So sorry Laker fans, no 100 points this time.
Unfortunately I believe Kobe will get only 20-29 points against the Raptors. He's doesn't appear to be healthy enough yet.
<div class="quote_poster">hustler Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Joey Graham will truck Andrew Bynum.</div> Them's fightin' words.
Well last year we barely double teamed Kobe. Mo Pete got into foul trouble (Kobe did a good job of doing that) Calderon, Mike James, and Bonner covered him. This year: -Kobe might not be completely healthy yet. -We have Fred Jones, Anthony Parker, PJ Tucker who are quicker than Bonner, and more natural SGs than Calderon. - and Mo Pete too Great performance from Kobe though, he totally took advantage and was shooting well. I think the Raptors might focus too much on Kobe, and the Laker teammates get easy looks.
