In a game that featured 276 total points, 226 shot attempts, 68 three-point attempts and 64 assists, the Los Angeles Lakers proved they could still rely on their offense to win games.

Throughout the past few seasons, the Lakers have boasted a top-notch offense. This season has been no different, as L.A. ranks fourth in offensive efficiency.

Yet during their 12-1 streak after the All-Star break, the Laker’s offense took a back seat to their stellar defensive effort and intensity. Their previous offensive high during the streak was 108 points, a feat they’ve previously achieved twenty-two times this season.

Let’s just say they easily eclipsed that mark tonight, winning in thrilling triple-overtime fashion against their old division rivals.

This game had everything you could want: multiple overtimes, game-tying shots, highlight passes and dunks, and absolutely no defense. In the end, L.A. escaped with a 139-137 victory, led by a near triple-double from Kobe Bryant (42 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists).

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To begin, Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol were pathetic. The two MVPs combined to shoot 12 of 32 from the field with Gasol putting up just 8 attempts scoring only 8 points. Gasol has the excuse of being tired as he put in another 38 minutes of work. As for KB24, well he’s reverting to Kobe circa 2006 when Mamba thought he had to do it all and trusted only his shadow.

Lamar Odom had his best three quarters of the year. He dropped 25 in the first three frames but posted a goose egg in the fourth. Pretty much a symbol of how the Purple and Gold folded in the clutch.

Worst of all is that Houston pulled out a 109-99 victory without Yao Ming and Aaron Brooks. So much for quick point guards being the Lakers’ poison. Turns out its Shane Battier that’s the Laker killer on the Rockets’ roster.
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