nbamate.com - 1/20/2009
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Kobe busted a finger but still came out on top, Lebron gets out-Lebroned, and John Hollinger cries himself to sleep.
Jordan, Kobe, & LeBron
ballerblogger.com 1/11/2009 — Via Ramona Shelbourne of the Los Angeles Daily News :
Over the years, a lot of people have compared Kobe Bryant to Michael Jordan. Today, as he was releasing his new Nike shoe, Jordan himself made the comparison:
“Will there be another ...
Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James vs. Boston's Defense
myespn.go.com 2/6/2009 — The debate about the best player in the NBA, these days, usually comes down to some kind of shouting match about Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. But when they're talking about most skilled -- as in, the guy with the most creativity, body ...
Preview and Chat: The Cleveland Cavs
forumblueandgold.com 1/19/2009 — (First, Happy Martin Luther King Jr. day. It seems to mean a bit more this year.)
Lakers : 31-8 (1st in West), Cleveland (1st in East, by % points over Orlando)
Offensive Rating : Lakers: 110.4 (1st), Cleveland: 110.0 (2nd)
Defensive Rating : ...
NBA TV Panel Weighs in on Kobe Versus LeBron
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 2/5/2009 — I just posted my skill set-based take on the differences between Kobe Bryant's 61 point game at MSG and LeBron James' 52-11-10 performance there ; prior to this season I explained why I still give Bryant a slight edge over James for the title of best ...
Point/Counterpoint With True Hoop's Henry Abbott
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 2/10/2009 — Two recent posts at Henry Abbott's True Hoop have recently inspired some discussion in the comments section at 20 Second Timeout. Here are links to the posts in question: One Shot, with the Game on the Line Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James vs. Boston's Defense I have made it very clear that I ...
Kobe gets one up on LeBron
thesportscorner.ca 2/10/2009 — Just like his jersey number, Kobe is now one-up on LeBron James. It seems as though every day there is a new favourite between the two rivals as to who’s the best in the league world. But tonight, the only thing that Kobe lost is his lunch. Oh yeah, that undefeated home record the Cavs ...
Bites Eat Everything
freedarko.blogspot.com 1/10/2009 — The more I watch LeBron this season, the more perplexed I am by Kobe Bryant. Last month, I said that LeBron + Kobe = MJ, which of course assumes that Jordan is monolithic, or that the various phases of his career (worth talking about) don't in some ...
Bill Simmons, do you love Kobe?
verihoops.com 2/10/2009 — There are many facets to the Kobe debate over his standing in past and present as the greatest ever. There are adorers who point to his unparalleled, perhaps in the history of the NBA, offensive skill set and defensive ability (when he cares to play D). There are haters who will say his game is ...
On Loving Layups, Which is Not Hating Kobe Bryant
myespn.go.com 2/11/2009 — Bill Simmons has just written about all the people who tell him he must hate Kobe Bryant . It has oddly echoed my day. A little back story. A few days ago, I was watching some random NBA game, and thanks to poor Tivo strategy was actually watching ...
Kobe, Gasol lead Lakers past Cavaliers 105-88 —
Examiner Sports 1/20/2009
Kobe Bryant and LeBron James tussled to a virtual standoff Monday night. But Bryant's supporting cast was far more effective, and that was the difference as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Cleveland 105-88 to snap a five-game losing streak to the Cavaliers.