The Magic came out winner of the duel that pitted the last two finalists last night at the Amway Arena. Johan Petro held at Denver's victory against Portland and Thaddeus Young has soared to rekindle the flame of Philadelphia.
The match of the night : Orlando-L.A Lakers
The defeat and doubt for the Beaten in their last two outings, the Lakers have washed their dirty linen at home during the weekend. A frank explanation that they had not avoided a further setback in Orlando last night (96-94). And despite 34 points (12/30, 18 pts and 7 / 16 in the last quarter), 7 rebounds and 7 assists from Kobe Bryant, who suffered from stomach pains. Maintained at 37.5% in shoots and dominated in rebounding (50-39), the Angelinos have yet had the opportunity to snatch victory on a shot from the "Black Mamba" at the buzzer. He had previously given his team in the race with two baskets in the last 30 seconds (94-89, and 95-94). He moreover thought to have leveled for a few moments, but the referees were finally granted a two-point basket. Jameer Nelson (15 pts, 9 rbs, 7 feet) and Vince Carter (25 pts) missed a free throw during each 30 seconds in question, but it was ultimately inconsequential.
The game felt the powder from the start and whistles rained to testify. Dueling Kobe Bryant, Matt Barnes has been the hottest part. Dwight Howard (15 pts, 6 / 14, 16 rbs, 32 min) and Andrew Bynum (5 pts, 1 / 5, 6 rbs, 20 min) for their warm their bench more often than not because of issues of misconduct. Orlando was the front-runner for almost the entire first half, but had only 4 lengths ahead at the break (52-48). Rashard Lewis (12 pts, 4 / 12) gave an advantage of 12 points to his team late in the third quarter, but Pau Gasol (20 pts, 11 rbs) and co went 10-0 in one stride to boost suspense ( 74-62, and 74-72). The Lakers still lead the West, were not more inclined three times in a row since the arrival of Pau Gasol. The Magic is more than ever is the second in line after his fifth victory of rank, a 18e victory in 23 outings since conceded the setback on the floor in Los Angeles last January 18 (98-92).
The night of Frenchies :
Mike Pietrus participated in the Magic's victory in returning two of his three shots to finish with 7 points in 19 minutes. But the intensity has brought Matt Barnes (10 pts, 6 rbs) in the starting five promises to Air France to leave the bench for a good while yet ... Johan Petro? George Karl has decided to offer him a chance last night. The seven-footer French Denver started against Portland to overcome the absence of Kenyon Martin, touched his knee. He finished with 6 points, 10 rebounds in 23 minutes and his team won (118-106). Nicolas Batum has known him for a new day without the shoot (4 pts, 2 / 7, 14 min), which it had caught fire last week with 31 and 21 points. Note that George Karl will miss the next games in Denver. Stricken with cancer, the coach of the Nugs will have surgery on Monday before beginning his chemotherapy.
Mr. Piétrus (Orl-LAL, 96-94): 7 pts, 2 / 3, 2 rbs, 1 int, 1 Co, 19 min
N. Batum (Den-Por, 118-106): 4 pts, 2 / 7, 3 rbs, 1 wt, 1 Co, 14 min
J. Petro (Den-Por, 118-106): 6 pts, 2 / 3, 10 rbs, 2 feet, 23 min
The MVP of the night : Thaddeus Young
Philadelphia remained five defeats before going to Toronto. Thaddeus Young has ensured that the series did not go further. He scored 32 points to 13 from 18 last night, beating its record in career points and the 76ers have won at the Air Canada Center (111-114). And despite the return of Chris Bosh (12 pts, 12 rbs). The previous record for points Thaddeus Young was dated March 13, 2009 with 31 units against the Bulls. He returned including 3 of 9 shots from his award-winning team (of 12 attempted).
T. Young (Phi) 32 pts, 13/18, 5 rbs, 2 feet, 4 int, 40 min
K. Bryant (LAL) 34 pts, 12/30, 7 rbs, 7 feet, 3 int, 43 min
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