Lakers End Cavaliers Home Win Streak

Everyone thought it was going to be Lebron James vs Kobe Bryant, but that really did not happen as Lebron James struggled and Kobe Bryant was battling the flu. Lamar Odom stepped up for the Los Angeles Lakers and tossed in 28 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to give the Lakers a 101-91 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Odom is in the last year of his contract so playing well the rest of the season could get him a nice contract offer from the Lakers and other teams as well.

For Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers they seen their 23 game home winning streak end and now the Lakers have the advantage over the Cavaliers and Celtics especially if they are tied at the end of the season. This means if the Lakers meet either team in the finals they have the home court advantage.

Lamar Odom What Happened?

Lamar Odom has been absent so far in the NBA playoffs and unless the Los Angeles Lakers get something out of him soon the Boston Celtics could be celebrating a NBA Championship. Odom seems like he is pressing and I really think it is really hurting his game. He needs to relax and let the game copme to him instead of him putting pressure on himself.

Kobe Bryant is going to need some help and unless Lamar Odom decides to step up it could really be a very short series for the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant can only do so much as the Boston Celtics defense can take a lot out of you.