It is always fun to go to an NBA Basketball game. But going to a Laker game takes it to another level. They play at Staples center right in the middle of downtown Los Angeles. LA Live is right across the street and features the west coast home of ESPN. The place is really jumping. As you walk into Staples you pass by a giant statue of Magic Johnson and the Lakers home pre-game TV broadcast which sets up right outside and has a very live feel. After you settle into your seats the Laker pre-game begins and it is pretty cool. A giant circular silky curtain screen descends down from the scoreboard with classic video images of Laker greats and the current team. All this and the game has not even started.I must say that on this occasion I was very grateful for all the pre-game hoopla since the Lakers jumped out to a 24 point lead in the first half on the hapless New Jersey Nets who are now 0 -17.
Kobe was on fire for most of the game and pretty much did what ever he wanted to do. I took this shot from 15 rows up behind the Laker bench.
If you are interested, here is a good review of the game from The Orange Country Register:
http://www.ocregister.com/sports/nets-221607-jackson-points.html
Photos by: Chris Bavelles
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