They are only a few matches behind the leaders the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic and since it is still early in the season, expect the Hawks to keep contending for the top spot in the East much like they did last season.
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So Bryant wants to strike the right balance between taking in the appreciation and respecting the fact that there’s still a game to play.
“We’re going out and having a good time with it and having fun and going out and playing”, Bryant said.
“The smell of the ball, the sound of the ball bouncing, the squeak of the sneakers, the little buzz of the lights that you hear in the arena when nobody’s around; just constant humming”.
Bryant hit back-to-back 3-point shots to cap an 18-7 run by the Lakers in the third quarter and Los Angeles pulled within 72-66 going into the fourth quarter. Zoo Atlanta did its part by name its black mamba after the Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant. Displaying classic moves with pull-up and fade-away jumpers, he scored efficiently in the first half as Los Angeles built up a 19-point lead.
“I’m watching the game and I’m trying to coach the game and every now and then it would kind of pop in my mind”. I’m not sure how Scott even continued to coach (the Lakers wound up losing, 108-96).
Way too long for 140 characters, but here’s the Kobe story Dwyane Wade told me: This was last month, the night before the Heat hosted the Lakers here in Miami.
“I’m just sitting there going, ‘Wow, ‘” Scott said. I can’t sit here and say that I was 110% focused on everything that we were doing.
“There’s a lot of self doubt, self criticism and a lot of moments where we feel discouraged”, Bryant said. The Hawks showed an in-game video tribute to Bryant, who has requested no more on-court ceremonies or parting gifts on the road….
Allen gave Bryant fits during his days with the Boston Celtics, and his defensive efforts on the 17-time All-Star during the 2008 NBA Finals helped contribute to the Celtics’ championship. So did Bryant, whom Scott said will likely keep his same minutes despite nursing fatigue.
The Hawks organization will also make a financial donation to Zoo Atlanta in honor of the Lakers legend.
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“I was shocked”, Scott said before Friday’s 100-87 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Atlanta finished with 24 assists, one less than their season average that ranks second in the National Basketball Association.
