With the Thunder's impressive playoff performances still fresh in their minds from last year, Phil Jackson's squad wasn't taking this team lightly in their first meeting of the season on the MLK holiday as Oklahoma City have the speed to wear down this veteran Lakers team.
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With Kobe taking his game out of the paint and holding back from throwing down dunks that leave your jaw on the floor, the Black Mamba has become more of a jump shooter and someone that plays the game with his back to the basketball or strictly from the perimeter.
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The Lakers and Clippers always put on somewhat of a show when they face off during the regular season, but it usually ends up being a hard fought battle in the first half and then Kobe Bryant and company turn it on in the second half resulting in a blowout win for the Lakers.
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