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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

NBA Playoffs begin as Lakers win opener



The 2008 NBA Playoffs got underway as the #1 seed in the West, the Los Angeles Lakers took command in the third quarter of game 1 and beat the Denver Nuggets 128-114 at Staples Center. The Lakers forward/center Pau Gasol established career playoff highs with 36 points and eight assists, and he also had 16 rebounds and three blocked shots Sunday. Kobe Bryant, who said he made himself a decoy through most of the game, scored 18 of his 32 points in the final 8 minutes to keep Los Angeles safely ahead. Lamar Odom had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six assists and Luke Walton added 16 points for the Lakers, who entered having won eight of their last nine regular-season games to earn the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. For NBA Playoff tickets, Los Angeles Lakers tickets and any Sports tickets, please visit www.ticketrequest.com today!

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