Kobe leads Lakers pass Jazz, series is 3-2

Ok, it’s true that the Lakers are 3-2 in their series against the Jazz after their 111-104 victory yesterday at Staples Center, but next game will be at Salt Lake City and it is more likely that Utah will matcht he series than the Lakers classifying for the Conference finals on game six.

Why, let’s put it this way, the Jazz has being outstading on the playoffs and they lost only 4 games playing at home during the regular season, so, the chances for the Lakers are dim, though they have a bigger advantage: the are closing the series at home, and it’s rarely to see the Lakers losing games of that caliber and playing in their home court.

Another thing to point is that Kobe Bryant, who finished with 26 points last night, hurt his back and even though he will surely play this coming match against Utah, he might not be at his best shape, and the weight of the victory would have to fall under different shoulders this time, probably Pau Gasol’s.

For the Lakers, Lamar Odom ended with 22 points, while team mate Gasol finished with 21, and for the Jazz, Deron Williams put up a good effort and threw for 27 and 10 assists, and the Jazz truly gave a fight to Los Angeles on game 5, much different than games 1 and 2 where they never seemed to have a chance.

Next games:

6^th : Friday, May 16 @ Energy Solutions Arena, Utah

If Necessary:

7^th : Monday, May 19 @ Staples Center Arena, Los Angeles