It was one of the most exciting games of this NBA season. Something everyone was expecting to watch. The Lakers-Suns game on Wednesday night gave a lot to talk about, starting for the fact that the Suns were defeated 130-124.
Even though the rivalry between Phoenix and L.A. is well known, what made this game even more interesting was the Bryant - O’Neal face-to-face match everyone was expecting. Shaq finally made his debut with the Suns, against the team he led to 3 NBA Championship titles once.
Last night reminded us all why we thought getting Shaquille O’Neal on a trade was a pretty bad move for Phoenix: if that was their hidden ace, then they’re screwed. Shaq only scored 15 points (9 of them in the final quarter), while Kobe Bryant crushed the former NBA star by scoring 41 points and leading his team to an absolute victory. I mean, what kind of trade is this? How is O’Neal just saying “I’m not playing tonight” with any pathetic excuse or going out there just for a while? Every day it looks more and more like one of the worst choices the Suns could’ve ever made.
In the end, the Lakers took the glory home. Let’s see how the Suns do after this shameful defeat, and if their “new star” finally adapts to the younger players’ style.
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