If Game 1 is any indication how the rest of the series will be played out, the Lakers can book their 15th NBA title now. The Lakers played their third straight impressive performance going back to Games 5 and 6 of the West Finals, by completely dominating the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a 100-75 rout. Kobe did his thing as usual, nearly putting up a triple-double, scoring a personal Finals-best 40 points to go along with eight rebounds and eight assists.
The Lakers dominated every aspect of the game from late in the first quarter. They pounded the glass and dominated the inside game, out-rebounding the Magic 55-41, and in the process, played stifling defense that kept the Magic off-balanced offensively for much of the night. The end result left the Magic with just three players in double-figures in scoring, led by Michael Pietrus' 14 points. Dwight Howard had 12 points and 15 rebounds while Hedo Turkoglu finished with 13 points. Orlando shot just 30% from the floor tonight, thanks in large part to the Lakers defensive efforts.
For the Lakers, Pau Gasol chipped in 16 points and eight rebounds, Lamar Odom added 11 and 14, and Andrew Bynum had nine points and nine rebounds.
Game 2 is Sunday night at Staples.
The Lakers dominated every aspect of the game from late in the first quarter. They pounded the glass and dominated the inside game, out-rebounding the Magic 55-41, and in the process, played stifling defense that kept the Magic off-balanced offensively for much of the night. The end result left the Magic with just three players in double-figures in scoring, led by Michael Pietrus' 14 points. Dwight Howard had 12 points and 15 rebounds while Hedo Turkoglu finished with 13 points. Orlando shot just 30% from the floor tonight, thanks in large part to the Lakers defensive efforts.
For the Lakers, Pau Gasol chipped in 16 points and eight rebounds, Lamar Odom added 11 and 14, and Andrew Bynum had nine points and nine rebounds.
Game 2 is Sunday night at Staples.
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