It was a sad night when the lakers lost by two points, but in the end I was pleased with some aspects of their game. Kobe was ferocious and attacking from the very beginning of the game. I was impressed. If he continues this streak, we will have a successful season. Kwame had good defense against Yao, but his offencive presence is still lacking. Ronnie Turiaf DOMINATED. I was so stoked for the way he was playing. He has so much passion and loves to play the game. Mo Evans still the sucking. Brian Cook, still horrible. Luke Walton, still thinking he’s all that, and decent at best. Even though they lost, Kobe played with such passion and desire to win, that makes me excited for the rest of the season.