![]() ![]() I thought it was a difficult game for them to play. "I know it was a tough game for the Lakers, watching them during the tribute, during LeBron's talk. "We've had five days and two games to kind of understand the emotions that were going to be out there," Portland coach Terry Stotts said. ![]() McCollum added 19 for the Blazers, who were playing their third game since Bryant's death, which seems to have affected practically everyone who picked up a basketball in the past quarter-century. Hassan Whiteside scored 30 points, and C.J. James had 22 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and Anthony Davis had 37 points and 15 boards in the Lakers' first game since last Saturday. It's good that we had to compete, so being on the winning side is a positive, but I don't think anybody walks away from this moment and this situation a winner." "The memories that we'll take away from it was just sad and just tough. "I don't feel like anybody feels like we walked away as a winner tonight, given the circumstances," Lillard said. But even the Blazers star knew results were secondary on this unique evening. Lillard's seven 3-pointers gave him 40 in his last five games, setting an NBA record. Highlights of Bryant's career played during every break, but Lillard put on a show between the whistles. "But in the words of us, 'not forgotten.' Live on, brother." "So in the words of Kobe Bryant, 'Mamba out,'" James told the crowd. iyW03iLBRG- NBA TV February 1, 2020īoth teams stood on the court during a poignant pregame tribute to Bryant including songs, Kobe highlights and James' speech, which captivated the arena. LeBron delivers an emotional speech during the Lakers' tribute for Kobe.Ĭatch the re-air of the Blazers/Lakers game at 4pm ET on NBA TV. Lillard scored 48 points and the Trail Blazers beat Los Angeles 127-119 on Friday night in the Lakers' first game since Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash. The Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers somehow had to play a basketball game after a wrenching pregame ceremony honoring Bryant and the other eight victims of the helicopter crash just five days earlier.Īnd Damian Lillard gave a performance that nudged aside the basketball world's collective heartbreak for just a moment. LeBron James' heartfelt pregame speech honoring his friend then left Lakers fans and players alike cheering through tears. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers points to the sky after a pre game ceremony honoring Kobe Bryant against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on Januin Los Angeles, California. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kobe Bryant's resonant voice echoed through the darkened Staples Center while images from his life and career flickered on the scoreboard above.
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