Parker leads Lakers victory

It was an interesting thing to see on the court. Parker, a former Piston, helped the Lakers clearly defeat the Orlando Magic 106-93 Wednesday night. The player scored a season-high 20 -- 18 in the third quarter -- and Bryant had 27 points and seven assists to complete the perfect game .We must mention that the Lakers picked up their third victory on a tough six-game road swing that ends at Charlotte...

Bulls tamed Bryant to beat Lakers

Lakers fall to Chicago Bulls, and there are many conclusions after the match. The latest triumph by the Bulls was different from their recent victories.as we saw, Chicago spent the previous three weeks picking on teams with losing records, most from the Eastern Conference, but they...

Impressive performance against Houston Rockets

Kobe Bryant proved that he is at the top of his career as he scored 53 points in 54 minutes. This way, the Lakers pulled out a 112-101 double-overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.Los Angeles Lakers started with a nightmarish 10-point first quarter and finished both regulation and the first overtime with Bryant missing potential winning jumpers.However, Kobe Bryant opened the second...

Kobe's ankle makes everybody sad

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Kobe Bryant sat out Friday night's 106-95 triumph over the Atlanta Hawks with a sprained right ankle.As we know, Kobe Bryant suffered the injury in Monday night's 101-87 victory over the Indiana Pacers. He played through the injury Wednesday night,...

Kobe netted 52 to beat Jazz

Kobe Bryant had a very effective performance, as he scored a season-high 52 points, including 30 in the third quarter. With this help, Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 132-102 Thursday.It's important to notice that the 30-point quarter tied Bryant's own Lakers record set last season when he finished with 81 points against Toronto. George Gervin had 33 in a quarter for San Antonio in 1978.Kobe Bryant topped...

Los Angeles Lakers beat NewJersey Nets

Los Angeles proved to be ready to shine this season. Lamar Odom poured in 21 points and Kobe Bryant chipped in with 19 to power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 99-93 triumph over the New Jersey Nets yesterday.We can say that Kobe Bryant had an off-night from the floor hitting just 8-of-24 shots, and the Lakers all-star made other contributions dishing out a season-high 10 assists and pulling down six...

LAkers vs. Raptors: Bryant wants to make history again

There's an important game ahead, and we must remember that the last time the Toronto Raptors played against the Lakers, Kobe Bryant made history.Maybe tha t's why fans are eager to see another sensational performance from Bryant when they host the Raptors on Friday.In fact, the reigning league scoring champion, Bryant delivered an unforgettable performance in Los Angeles' 122-104 win over Toronto...

Lakers fall to Sonics despite previous triumphs

Everything was good for he Lakers, who took advantage of their familiarity with the Suns from the playoffs and preseason to win the opening game.And then they beat a Golden State Warriors team that either wasn't ready to play or distracted in its home opener.what's more, they "got away with one the other night" against the Seattle SuperSonics at Staples Center, winning a tough match that was tied...

Kobe might play in season opener against Suns

Kobe Bryant was ahving a hard time trying to heal his knee during the World Championship. And he wouldn’t say yesterday if he’ll play in the Lakers season opener against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, even when coach Phil Jackson said Bryant has told him he will be available.The Lakers were on a practice yesterday at Staples Center and Bryant participated in much of the session. Kobe has been...

New ball tested

Many NBA players, from Steve Nash to Shaquille O'Neal, are criticizing the new synthetic Spalding ball designed for this season. Lakers Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom aren't thrilled either, though they aren't complaining as loudly or passionately. O'Neal's analysis of the switch from...

Japanese Tour has begun

Kobe Bryant is busy with a promotional tour in Asia. On Monday, he arrived in Tokyo, Japan. The Kobe 81 Tour, named after his record 81 points that he scored in a single game last season, will move to Beijing, China later this week.And soon after his arrival, Kobe got down to doing...

Kobe in PlayStation game

In a very good announcement, Kobe Bryant and his new, No. 24 Lakers jersey will be the starring attraction for NBA 07, the new PlayStation 2 video game that will be released this fall, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. said Friday.In fact, the agreement, announced in front of a crowd of youngsters in the gymnasium of the Willowbrook Boys and Girls Club in Los Angeles, means the first new major...

Kobe will be back in October

Lakers' star Kobe Bryant says his right knee is pain free. That's why the player thinks he will be ready to go when training camp begins in October. The popular basketball player noticed the great evolution of his injury: "By then I should be full bore, completely healed up, strong, ready to go,".In fact, Bryant has been resting the knee this summer, but continues upper body work and some light work...

New Bryant's foundation will see the light

In a really great gesture, Kobe Bryant Thursday announced he is forming a foundation providing assistance to persons who need financial assistance to help make their dreams come true.In fact, the first project of the Vivo Foundation is Vivo Del Mondo, a program providing an all-expense...

Team USA getting ready for Japan 2006

The team is ready. LeBron James joined fellow class of 2003 NBA draft members Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Kirk Hinrich in making the cut as the USA trimmed its roster to 15 for the World Basketball Championships.According to experts, they were expected to pass the first round of cuts as the American squad wrapped up a six-day training camp here on Tuesday.We must keep in mind that after letting Seattle...

Basketball World Cup may not see Kobe Bryant

Kobe went through a minor surgery on his right knee Saturday and is highly unlikely to play for the United States in the next world championships taking place this summer.It's important to know that USA Basketball said Bryant is not expected to miss any of his commitments with his NBA team Los Angeles Lakers.In fact, the announcement Saturday that the U.S. team will be without the NBA's leading scorer...

ESPY Award touching dreams

Kobe Bryant is one of the nominated stars for the ESPY awards. But the happier person with that is Jason McElwain. He learned that he was nominated as well for an ESPY award while surfing the internet.The emotion just came out. "I was really excited when I saw my name there on the screen," said McElwain, the Greece Athena High School student manager with autism who captivated the nation after scoring...

Kobe was on Radio Show

Bryant recently gave an interview in the popular radio show "Best Damn Sports Show Period" to speak about basketball and some of the most important moments of the last season. He mentioned his 81-point game and many other issues.In one important quotes of the night, the popular basketball player admited he was unhappy with Phil Jackson as his coach, but they went over it to win the title.About his...

Kobe Bryant's father as Los Angeles Sparks's coach

Not only Kobe Bryant makes the news in his family. His father Joe Bryant is now Los Angeles Sparks coach.It's important to remember that Bryant was an assistant for the WNBA team last season before taking over from the fired Henry Bibby with five games left. The Sparks went 4-1 under him, finished at .500 and made the playoffs.Now, an entire season stretches out before "Jellybean". He got that nickname...

Lakers and Kobe let us down

With a great power, the Phoenix Suns completed an amazing comeback with victory in game seven to seal a series victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA play-offs.In fact, the Suns had trailed the Lakers 3-1 in the series but a thumping 121-90 win on Saturday wrapped up a 4-3 triumph.It was shocking to see that Kobe Bryant scored 23 first-half points for the Lakers but then surprisingly deferred...

Teams go for Game 7 after Suns victory

Tim Thomas managed to score the three most important points of the game for the Suns. In fact, those points forced overtime and Phoenix went on to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 126-118. Now they must go for Game 7 in their NBA Western Conference quarter-final.Even though Kobe Bryant had a great scoring night with 50 points, he missed a potential series-clinching shot as time expired in regulation. He...

The reasons of Lakers' victory

Los Angeles Lakers got a 99-93 victory against Phoenix Suns, but there was a time in the game where their 17-point lead got shredded and their nerves were almost frayed. Thanks again to Kobe Bryant and a great team effort, the Lakers ultimately ran away from the Suns to even their best-of-seven series at 1-1.Reports say that Bryant was very questioned after an unusually quiet Game 1, and he answered...

Suns against Lakers in the playoffs

Los Angeles Lakers are back into the playoffs. And the first team on their road to the title is the powerful Phoenix Suns. Los Angeles trust in the best scorer of this season: Kobe Bryant.The Lakers crushed the Hornets, 115-95, on Wednesday night at Staples Center. That gave the Lakers the seventh seed in the West, which brings the Phoenix Suns in the playoffs' first round. That best-of-7 series begins...

Suns melted Kobe's huge effort

Just like in many other matches, Kobe Bryant produced an amazing number of points for the Lakers. In fact, he scored 51, in front of a very solid defence. But this time that wasn't enough to win. The Phoenix Suns beat Los Angeles Lakers 107-96.Steve Nash scored all 25 of his points in the first three quarters and Leandro Barbosa added 23 off the bench to enhance the Suns and win.It's fair to say that...

Bryant 43 points help Lakers win

Despite all the problems he found in the game, Kobe Bryant managed to show another high scoring solo to help the Lakers win over the Sonics 106-93 at Key Arena.He proved he is still one of the best players in the NBA, scoring 43 points in this game. 14 of them were made in the third quarter. After the match, he had many things to say."I just continued to attack," Bryant commented. "Fouls or no fouls,...

Bryant made 28 in Lakers win

The main players in the Lakers squad answered when the team needed them. Kobe Bryant scored 28 points and Kwame Brown added a season-high 21 with 12 rebounds for Los Angeles, who posted an 87-80 win over the Sacramento Kings in a pivotal Western Conference battle.Winning for just the third time in seven matches, the Lakers (36-34) earned a split of the season series and moved one game ahead of the...

Lakers make no sense

Los Angeles Lakers can beat the best on any given day — Detroit, San Antonio, Miami — and lose to any mid-level squad, no matter their record or reasoning, regardless of the ensuing ridicule that awaits from fans after another clumsy loss.You can get to that conclusion after watching...

Kobe Bryant scored 16,000 points

He is used to achieving record numbers. And he did it again: Kobe Bryant became the youngest player to score 16,000 points, finishing with 42 in the Los Angeles Lakers' 106-94 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.In fact, Chris Mihm added 16 points, but Bryant's stellar play with a sinus infection was just about the only beautiful thing in the Lakers' third straight victory over...

Celtics beat Lakers 112-111

After a hard game, the Celtics conclude a successful 3-and-1 road trip with a 112-to-111 victory over Los Angeles Lakers.The records will say that Paul Pierce completed one of the best months of his career, scoring 39 points, including the deciding foul shot with 3-point-two seconds...

East beat West in All-Star Game

Kobe Bryant took part of the All-Star Game once again, but let's face it: this time was different. Everybody still wants to see the 81-point man crushing the score records and facing Shaquille O'Neal. But this two things didn't appear in the expected level. East beated the West Conference by 122-120 and the figures were the Pistons' four and LeBron James. Maybe next time....

Hawks beat Lakers

Hawks visited Lakers and got a 114-110 victory, despite Bryant's effort. Atlanta`s Josh Smith tied career-bests with 21 points and 15 rebounds on Wednesday night.What's more, Josh Childress added 21 points off the bench and Joe Johnson compiled 20 points and a personal-best 15 assists for the Hawks, who won for only the fifth time away from home this season.Now the Lakers have to spend six days thinking...

Bryant was the hero in Lakers victory

Kobe Bryant was 6-for-20 from the field and was outscored by Utah guard Devon Brown, but his 23 points were enough to help the Lakers get a victory over the Jazz 94-88 on Monday night.Bryant, whose league-leading scoring average dropped from 35.2 to 34.9, averaged 43.4 points in...

Grizzlies beat Lakers

It looked like a Lakers' victory, but Pau Gasol scored four of his 31 points in the final 53 seconds, Eddie Jones had 25 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies kept Kobe Bryant in check en route to a 100-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night at Staples Center. Chucky...

Kobe Bryant scores 32 in Lakers victory over Rockets

At first, Kobe Bryant was stunned to find so many big gaps in the Rockets' defense. Once the shock wore off, Bryant took advantage, scoring 32 points and dishing out a season-high nine assists as the Lakers snapped a four-match losing streak with an 89-78 victory Wednesday night."I...

Detroit win despite Bryant's 39

The Pistons got a great victory. Even with Kobe in front of them, scoring 39 points. And while the Lakers turned a 22-point blowout into a close game down the stretch, the Pistons held on for a 102-93 victory.This way, the Pistons are 37-5 and have won 11 in a row.Kobe Bryant shot 12-for-28 from the court. His three-point shooting did him in, with 3-for-11 from beyond the arc."Tonight it didn't matter...

Bryant gets ready for "Just Another Game"

The world wants to see what will he come up with on the next game. And Kobe Bryant claims it's just one more game. But we know it is not. When the Lakers and the Warriors go to battle on Friday, the sports world will be watching the man who did a 81-point game. "We'll just go out...

The NBA world after Kobe's 81 points record

Nobody can deny the importance of his last achievement. Kobe Bryant's 81-point record Sunday night in the game with Toronto was eye-popping stuff, regardless how you view the Lakers' star.Wether you love him or hate him, you have to give credit for the second-highest NBA scoring...

Kobe Bryant Super Record: 81 Points

Kobe Bryant, usually unstoppable, this time was more than that. The Los Angeles Lakers' star made a phenomenal 81 points Sunday night _ the second-highest total in NBA history _ in a 122-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors.Just Wilt Chamberlain's storied 100-point match nearly 44 years ago ranks higher. "Not even in my dreams," Bryant noticed. "That was something that just happened. It's tough to...

Bryant's 51 points were not enough

The Lakers have played more games than any other this season in the NBA. And no player in the tournament has made more big fourth quarters than Kobe Bryant. But this time the story was sad for them. What looked like a fantastic night for the Lakers as Bryant and Lamar Odom leaped to bump chests with 35.5 seconds left in regulation ended with an agonizing 118-109 overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings."We...

Bryant and Shaquille face to face

It has been a really long story, and now the longest trade in professional sports history is nearly over. We can say that Shaquille O'Neal brought something unexpected to Los Angeles Staples Center Monday night: A pregame greeting for former Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant.The teams...

Kobe Bryant scores 41, but Lakers lose

The Portland Trail Blazers were able to defeat Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, even though Kobe Bryant scored 41 points, ending his streak of 45-plus games at four, The game ended 113-103 for the Blazers."They came out and performed a lot harder than we did,'' Bryant told...

Kobe Bryant Bio: The Athlete and the Star

Kobe Bean Bryant is more than an idol in Los Angeles Lakers; he is the greatest star in the NBA and the world knows that for sure. His father was the former Philadelphia 76ers player Joe "Jellybean" Bryant. Although personal issues and criticism have lowered his esteem in the thoughts of many, Bryant's uncanny mix of talent, skill, athleticism, and work ethic still inspire most to see him as one of...