Thursday, November 04, 2004
Embarrassment
Last night's performance was embarassing. 29% from the field on 7 assists. Both franchise lows. I think the difference tonite started early in the game. Compared to last night, the energy level and the passing were way down. I think Kobe wanted to come out and establish his own game early which didn't bode well for the role players. To Kobe's credit he did keep us in the game during the third quarter and midway through the fourth keeping the game within a reachable 13 -17 points. But there was no defense, no jumping out to guard open jumpers, fouling on layups but not fouling hard enough....and way too many offensive fouls in attempts to establish position on the post. I think that had 4 out of their 6 or so offensive fouls called in the 3rd quarter.
