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NBA TV Panel Weighs in on Kobe Versus LeBron
NBA TV Panel Weighs in on Kobe Versus LeBron
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 player in the NBA. So I listened with great ...
Kobe & Co. Put on a Show
Kobe & Co. Put on a Show
hoopheadsnorth.com — Lakers 115, Raps 107 Another L, but damn was that entertaining. For the Raptors, Jose Calderon was... a no go for this game. Meaning another starting lineup change for the Raps. The Big Three of Bargs/Bosh/J.O. got the start again with Anthony Parker at the point and finally, Joey ... (more) Kobe & Co. Put on a Show
Behind the Box Score, where Kobe's getting some help
Behind the Box Score, where Kobe's getting some help
sports.yahoo.com — Los Angeles Lakers 115, Toronto 107   A fun game. Even if you got the feeling early... on that -- despite the effort -- Raptor hearts were destined to be broken. First, a bit of dap. The activity on the Toronto end was unlike anything I've ... (more) Behind the Box Score, where Kobe's getting some help
LeBron James 52 point Triple Double, vs Knicks, Video
LeBron James 52 point Triple Double, vs Knicks, Video
neswsports.com — LeBron James 52 point Triple Double, vs Knicks, Video . Ok so 2 nights ago Kobe scored... 61 against these same Knicks. That basically means that the Knicks must have a TURBL defense. I think we all remember that Mike D’Antoni did not have great ... (more) LeBron James 52 point Triple Double, vs Knicks, Video
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The Internets are alive: LeBron lights up MSG
Ball Don't Lie — ... David Friedman, 20 Second Timeout: "Alonzo Mourning said that he is partial to defense and so he chose Bryant [over LeBron] without hesitation: 'Defensively he can have a tremendous impact on the game and offensively he can create his shot at any time. He doesn't need anybody else to hit shots to open up the offensive opportunities for him. He can create a shot any time that he wants to and I think that Boston exposed the weakness of LeBron last year: if you shut down one part of his game, keep him out of the paint and force him to shoot jump shots, then it ...

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Kobe vs LeBron (Round 2)
touts.wordpress.com 2/5/2009 — There are times when I get extremely upset that I don’t have Direct TV’s NBA package. Last night, when LeBron James decided to one up Kobes 62 point performance at the Garden in his own special way, was one of them. I’m sure I’m not reporting anything new when I give you LeBron’s stat line from ...
LeBron James: NBA Erases Historical Triple-Double, Kicks Cleveland Once Again
waitingfornextyear.com 2/6/2009 — He says that he doesn’t play for the numbers. He says that he was not going out to New York to try to top the performance put on by Kobe Bryant. He says that it is just about winning. Well, what will LeBron James’ reaction be when the media questions him on the NBA stripping [...]
Knicks' MSG "Dream Week" turns into giant nightmare
tonyblogs.net 2/7/2009 — Over/under on that being a headline for one of the New York papers tomorrow? The Knicks were dubbing this week's three game homestand "Dream Week." The team hosted Los Angeles, Cleveland and Boston, losing all three. First a 61-point performance by Kobe Bryant, then LeBron James added a ...
LeBron or Kobe?Jumping Offsides
Everyone needs to remember that New York doesn't play any defense at all but I still want to compare the two performances and tell you which performance I think was better. Kobe had 61 points, which is the most ever in the Garden and he did it first. Then LeBron went for 52 points, 10 rebounds ...
Did LeBron Intentionally Try to Top Kobe's MSG Performance?FanHouse
by Nate Jones As you likely know, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant both put on shows at Madison Square Garden this week. 61 Points on a 76% true shooting clip (better than his efficiency during the 81 Point game) or a 50 point triple double. Debate all you want about who had a better performance. ...
LeBron is Simply RidiculousIntentional Foul
There’s not much I can say that hasn’t already been said about LeBron’s performance in MSG last night. I mean, what adjectives successfully describe a 52 point, 11 rebound, 10 assist triple-double besides “Godlike?” Of course, everybody is making their ...
LeBron James drops 52 points in a triple-double performance at MSGOutside the Boxscore
It has been a great week for the New York Knicks. First, Kobe Bryant drops 61. Now, the Knicks had to deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Lebron James. James and the Cavaliers won this game by the score of 107-102. James had his 21st triple-double with 52 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists.
On the Tube: LeBron scores 52 in triple-double at MSGtonyblogs.net - Sports news, humor, videos and prognostications.
With Jay Z looking on , LeBron James answered Kobe Bryant's 61-point performance at the Garden on Monday with his 52-point, 10-rebound, 11-assist effort Wednesday. Here is a recap of his crazy game, thanks to NESWSports.com : One thing I will say about the Knicks, though, is that even ...
The Thursday Love FestThe Love of Sports
Do you ever wonder if the NBA season is actually just a facade for a personal competition between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James over who is the best basketball player on the planet? After witnessing LeBron’s encore to Kobe’s MSG performance from Monday night, we’re starting ...
FTS Featured Poll of the Week -- Kobe V. LeBronFear The Sword
After watching Kobe Bryant go off for 61 in New York on Monday, LeBron James went out and did him one better -- 52 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists -- for a Triple Double. What do you think?!? Poll Which performance was more impressive?? Kobe Bryant -- ...
An Epic PerformanceWaitingForNextYear
The question I was asked the most throughout the day on Wednesday was whether or not I thought LeBron would try to top Kobe’s 61 point performance in Madison Square Garden on Monday night. I always thought the question seemed kind of strange. First of all, I thought, LeBron has only had five 50+ ...
LeBron says he will not try to out-do Kobe at GardenNBA - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
Your turn, LeBron It's never a comforting feeling for the Knicks to see King James walking onto the court at Madison Square Garden. But that might be especially true Wednesday night, only two days after Kobe Bryant set the Garden scoring record with an electrifying 61-point performance.  ...
LeBron says he will not try to out-do Kobe at GardenNFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
Your turn, LeBron It's never a comforting feeling for the Knicks to see King James walking onto the court at Madison Square Garden. But that might be especially true Wednesday night, only two days after Kobe Bryant set the Garden scoring record with an electrifying 61-point performance.  ...
LeBron vs Kobe: A battle for MSGBleacher Report - NBA
(AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Just two days after Kobe Bryant beat out MJ’s “double nickel” record for most points scored by an opponent in Madison Square Garden with 61 points, LeBron James comes into town and drops 52 points to ...