Kobe needs 38 pt for scoring title

Debaser · Post #1 » by **Debaser** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:26 am

Kobe needs to score 38 pts tomorrow night against the Kings to win the scoring title. The Lakers have clinched the 3rd seed and will have nothing to play for. If you're Kobe, would you play in this meaningless game and shoot for the scoring title or do you rest for the playoffs that starts this weekend?

Marlo Stanfield · Post #2 » by **Marlo Stanfield** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:27 am

Why do I feel like Mike Brown will prevent this?

Mo26 · Post #3 » by **Mo26** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:28 am

He should go for it. Why not.

markjay · Post #4 » by **markjay** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:30 am

Kobe missed 7 games and is pretty rusty. He needs to play to get back into game shape. So he has a good excuse to play. I say he should go for it. Great entertainment value for the NBA.

Kobe2ndFiddle · Post #5 » by **Kobe2ndFiddle** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:30 am

I am having flash backs to when Mike Brown DNP'd Ilgauskas when he was about to break that record for the Cavs.

I don't trust Brown, all Laker fans can do is pray Kobe plays and guns for the title.

38 is weak sauce for Mamba though, in his sleep.

Post #6 » by **Trader_Joe** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:31 am

Yes.
If David Robinson felt a need to score 72 or whatever it was to get it, I don't doubt other players would for it. 38 is not much for Kobe.

benjamink15 · Post #7 » by **benjamink15** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:32 am

INB4 Tyreke shuts down Kobe

BULLZ1LLA · Post #8 » by **BULLZ1LLA** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:33 am

Westbrook is smiling at the thought of Kobe only needing 38. Great 4th quarter Russell, pure domination :lol:

Debaser · Post #9 » by **Debaser** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:33 am

Kobe has scored at least 38pts this season 7 times in 58 games and the last time he played the Kings, it was March 2nd and he shot 13 for 24 for exactly 38pts. Coincidence?

Draper · Post #10 » by **Draper** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:34 am

Looked rusty the past two games (until heating up late in the OKC game) so I'd like to see him play tomorrow. But I don't want him over-exerting himself for this title, we're focused on winning another title. #Six

Draper · Post #11 » by **Draper** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:34 am

Debaser wrote:Kobe has scored at least 38pts this season 7 times in 58 games and the last time he played the Kings, it was March 2nd and he shot 13 for 24 for exactly 38pts. Coincidence?

markjay · Post #12 » by **markjay** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:39 am

I see that Sacramento is tied with, or within one game of, several other teams. That means they have every incentive to tank, right? If so, they might not put up much resistance.

anish23 · Post #13 » by **anish23** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:42 am

Kobe will do it !!... might take 38 shots to do it, but he will.

That Nicka · Post #14 » by **That Nicka** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:42 am

That's a wrap... Kobe wins it

Debaser · Post #15 » by **Debaser** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:43 am

The Kings give up 104.6pt per game which is by far the worst in the league. There is not a better team to play against if you're Kobe.

Wile E. Coyote · Post #16 » by **Wile E. Coyote** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:44 am

I think Kobe could do it against the Kings fairly easily.

Post #17 » by **Rerisen** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:54 am

Nice job by Durant. Put it just within reach, but not so much that Kobe can't go for it without it being obvious.

Mamba Venom · Post #18 » by **Mamba Venom** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:57 am

If there is money on the floor you might as well pick it up.

Go Kobe!!!

Stunnaboy2K11 · Post #19 » by **Stunnaboy2K11** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:58 am

Rerisen wrote:Nice job by Durant. Put it just within reach, but not so much that Kobe can't go for it without it being obvious.

That's all I wanted

Hoping Kobe flat out guns for it

Optms · Post #20 » by **Optms** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:59 am

He won't go for it. I guarantee it.

This scoring title thing has taken on a life of its own and I'm not sure why. Durant can have it if he wants. Kobe has other things to worry about. Admittedly, the all time scoring lists. But with the playoffs within days, I highly doubt that's a top priority for him right now.

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