Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 6350 Location: The Titanic that is the USA
Posted: Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:13 am Post subject: This Day In Laker History - 2000
On this day in Laker history:
In 2000, the Lakers and Trailblazers headed into a "leap day" clash with both teams carrying an 11 game winning streak. This was a statement game for both teams, which appeared on a collision course for the WCF, with the WCF winner most likely taking home the NBA title. The Lakers won the game 90-87, bolstered by a 23-10 game from Shaq and a 22 point game from Kobe. The Blazers had 4 players score in double figures, led by Scottie Pippen who had 19.
Anyone remember this? The anticipation for this game was electric. Good times. _________________ You are under no obligation to remain the same person you were a year ago, a month ago, or even a day ago. You are here to create yourself, continuously. - Richard Feynman
100% remember this. IIRC, they were the top 2 seeds in the league at that point too. I believe record wise, Portland sputtered after that game while we maintained our pace and secured the #1 seed. _________________ KOBE
Joined: 03 Oct 2003 Posts: 8383 Location: Santa Monica
Posted: Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:48 pm Post subject:
I remember that game too. That Portland team was hyped as having a ton of talent, but honestly, if it were in today's NBA, it wouldn't be that good.
Its best player was Rasheed Wallace, who averaged only 16.4 points a game and was its leading scorer.
Those Blazers would probably exit in the first round of the playoffs in today's NBA. It shows us how weak the NBA was until around 2008 when things finally improved. _________________ Lakers 49ers Chargers Dodgers
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