BRYANT COMES THROUGH IN OT : ROOKIE FINISHES WITH 20 POINTS LAKERS 102 VANCOUVER 98.Byline: Associated Press Associated Press: see news agency. Associated Press (AP) Cooperative news agency, the oldest and largest in the U.S. and long the largest in the world. Kobe Bryant Kobe Bean Bryant (born July 23 1978) is an American All-Star shooting guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. capped his second straight start with a strong finish. The 18-year-old rookie, starting in place of the injured Eddie Jones, scored five of his 20 points in overtime as the Lakers beat the Vancouver Grizzlies The name Grizzlies may refer to:
``We've had some unfortunate accidents with injuries, but it's our job as a team to go in there and step up whenever it's lacking, and right now it's my time to step up in there,'' Bryant said. Elden Campbell Elden Jerome Campbell (born July 23, 1968 in Los Angeles, California) is an American former professional basketball player who played center in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Campbell played college basketball at Clemson University. scored 25 points for the Lakers, who played without starters Shaquille O'Neal Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal (pronounced "shak-KEEL") (born March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey), frequently referred to simply as Shaq, is an American professional basketball player, generally regarded as one of the most dominant in the National Basketball Association (NBA). (knee), Robert Horry Robert Horry (born August 25, 1970 in Harford County, Maryland) is an American National Basketball Association basketball player. Currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs, Horry is is known for his ability to make clutch shots in big games. (knee) and Jones, who missed his second straight game with a bruised left calf. Bryant's 3-pointer with 1:39 left in overtime gave the Lakers a 99-94 lead. Two minutes later, Bryant drove for a layup to make it 101-95. ``He's a special rookie, a special 18-year-old,'' Lakers coach Del Harris said. ``There's never been an 18-year-old who has had plays called for him down the wire in an NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= ballgame.'' Lee Mayberry Orva Lee Mayberry Jr. (born June 12, 1970 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1st round (23rd overall) of the 1992 NBA Draft. hit a 3-pointer to cut the Lakers' lead to three, but the Grizzlies turned the ball over on their next possession when rookie Chris Robinson's errant pass was run down by the Lakers' Byron Scott Byron Scott may refer to:
It was the Grizzlies' 18th loss in their last 19 games. They have lost a league-worst 61 games. ``It was almost as if the Lakers willed the win, and we walk away with another loss,'' coach Stu Jackson said. ``But I was proud of the way we played.'' The Lakers moved 25 games over .500 for the first time in six seasons, and also pulled within 1-1/2 games of the Pacific Division-leading Seattle SuperSonics. Shareef Abdur-Rahim led the Grizzlies with 21 points, while fellow rookie Roy Rogers pulled down a career-high 12 rebounds. Vancouver was forced to finish the game without starting center Bryant Reeves, who fouled out with 35 seconds left in the fourth quarter. ``Credit goes to the Lakers,'' Rogers said. ``They took us to overtime and we were without our big fella, which is a majority of our offense. So they delivered the knockout blow.'' After Bryant put the Lakers ahead 92-90 on two free throws with 3.3 seconds remaining in regulation, Robinson made two free throws with 2.8 seconds left to force overtime. The Lakers, who trailed by 10 points in the third quarter, rallied to take a 71-65 lead early in the fourth quarter following a 15-4 run. Lakers rookie Travis Knight scored 19 points, while Aaron Williams scored a career-high 16 points for the Grizzlies. Notes: The Grizzlies are 0-8 against the Lakers. . . . Jones is listed as questionable for the Lakers' next game, Tuesday in Seattle. Horry, who missed his 19th game, could be ready to make his return against the Sonics. . . . Despite a 12-61 record, the Grizzlies are still on pace with their expansion season, which they finished 15-67. . . . Grizzlies starting guard Greg Anthony (heel) was a pregame scratch. CAPTION(S): Box: LAKERS BOX |
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