Lakers vs Portland 96 83 26th February 2008

Best sports highlight packages (go through the video section): www.youtube.com DESCRIPTION: February 26, 2008 LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant established the tone for the first season: it's for his fourth championship instead of his third day of February go to 26, 2008 LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant established the tone for the first season: it's for his fourth championship instead of going to his third consecutive NBA scoring title. Bryant scored 11 of his 30 points in the fourthQuarter and the Los Angeles Lakers Portland to 36 percent field goal shooting, against the Trail Blazers 96-83 Tuesday night for their ninth consecutive victory. The 10-All Star added nine rebounds and seven assists. "The real value of a great player who makes other players better," said coach Phil Jackson. "We believe that the apparent emphasis of Kobe game to get other people involved and make the rest of his team better." In the second year backup point guard Jordan Farmar tied ahigh with 21 points for the Lakers, who lead the Western Conference with a game at San Antonio and Phoenix and 40-17 career, only two wins behind last season's total with 25 games. Pau Gasol scored 15 points and 10 rebounds. "We have, in my opinion, the best bank in the league," Bryant said. "The guys want to come and do an excellent job moving the basketball, knocking down shots and just playing very well." The Lakers have won nine championships in Los Angeles,Profile ...