April 28, 2009 (Part 3); Lakers move on to the second round

This is Kobe Bryant statement to LeBron James.

A day after the Cavs swept the Pistons, the Los Angeles Lakers also moved on to the second round of the Playoffs as they pounded the Utah Jazz, 107-96, winning series 4 games to 1.

Kobe Bryant, who made every three-point shot and fadeaway jumpers while falling on his backside, led the Lakers with the game-high 31 points on 75% shooting from beyond the arc. He also had 4 assists and 4 steals. Lamar Odom was the Lakers' secondary offensive option for tonight, scoring 26 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, while Spanish center Pau Gasol finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

The Jazz on the other hand were led by Paul Millsap with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Deron Williams and Andrei Kirilenko both had 14 points. Williams also had 6 assists while Kirilenko also had 4 steals. Big man Carlos Boozer chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds for his team, who are headed to the off-season.

The Lakers will now have a few days to rest and prepare for their second round opponent. They will face the winner of the series between the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers, with the Rockets leading it, 3 games to 1.

And in the back of the mind of Kobe, he's probably saying, "Take this LeBron".

Game 5
Utah 96
LA Lakers 107
STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, California
UTAH: Paul Millsap- 16 pts, 6 rebs, 2 assts, 2 stls.
LAL: Kobe Bryant- 31 pts, 2 rebs, 4 assts, 4 stls.
Lakers win series 4-1
Lakers move on to the West Semi-Finals, facing the winner of the Portland-Houston series.

So there you have it! You guys have just been fed!

God bless you guys! Stay safe! Peace out! The Wizard was here... :)

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