Bailed out Again

Kobe Bryant and the Lakers were bailed out again by the referees and a young Charlotte team as they squeaked 99-98 at Staples. The Lakers with their awful bench led early in the 3rd 57-50 and seemed to be taking control, but if anything over the last 14 months have showed turnovers are killing them. With 48 seconds left in the game the Lakers were down 3 points and Kobe was fouled. He made a couple free throws to cut the deficit to 1. The Bobcats missed an opportunity to put it away and Kobe drove the lane after a time out and threw up a brick, but his prayers were answered by the referee and he calmly made both free thows to take the 1 point lead. Charlotte came down with 4 seconds left and threw up an off balanced shot that didn't have a chance.

If the papers and the fans are saying the Lakers looked as good as ever in a LOSS on Friday to the Timberwolves 113-109 after giving up a 16 point lead it is pathetic to accept the team as it is and feel sorry for them. Jerry Buss better be ready to do something because this is the last year anyone will feel sorry for this bunch of losers.