May 15, 2009 (Part 2); Another clincher in Los Angeles

Confidence, confidence, confidence.

That alone kills your chances of winning a game.

And that killed the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6. The Rockets started the game with a 20-3 run. And they never looked back after that. They even lead by 16 after halftime, with Luis Scola having the game of his life.

The Argentinian led the Rockets with a double-double performance, scoring 24 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, as the Rockets forced a deciding Game 7 with a 95-80 win in Game 6.

Aaron Brooks led the charge for the undermanned Rockets, who are without the services of Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady. Brooks scored 26 points on 8 out of 13 from the field, along with 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Carl Landry, who replaced Chuck Hayes in the 3rd period after collecting his fifth personal foul, had a perfect game with 15 points on 6 out of 6 from the field, along with 9 rebounds. Ron "The Warrior" Artest poured in 14 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.

Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with the game-high 32 points, with 2 boards and 3 dishes. Pau Gasol finished the game with a double-double, scoring 14 points and holding on to 12 rebounds. Jordan Farmar had 13 points and 2 rebounds, while Lamar Odom, who still nurses a sore back, jutst scored eight points on 28 minutes of playing time, along with 14 rebounds.

The underdog Rockets will now join the Lakers on a trip back to Los Angeles for Game 7 on early Monday morning here in Manila, at 3:30 AM, which will be followed by another Game 7 of the Boston-Orlando series at 8:00 AM from Boston.

Game 6
LA Lakers 80
Houston 95
Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
LAL: Kobe Bryant- 32 pts, 2 rebs, 3 assts, 1 stl.
HOU: Aaron Brooks- 26 pts, 3 rebs, 4 assts, 2 stls.
Series tied 3-3
Game 7 on Monday at 3:30 AM from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

PBA games will be played later on tonight at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. The first game will pit the Barako Bull Energy Boosters against the San Miguel Beermen at 5:00 PM. The main game at 7:30 PM will feature the duel between the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and the Coca-Cola Tigers.

Results will be coming to you after the games!

The Wizard was here... :)