Game 7: 40pts at Utah

Date: February 19th, 2003


Results:  L.A wins 93 - 87


Stats: 40pts on 15/29 shooting incl 4/6 from 3pt range, 6rbds


Peach: Despite a double overtime game the night before, Kobe is hot early, hitting his first 6 shots. Even if he's limited in the 2nd half like the entire Lakers team, he finds a way to hit 3 big shots in the final finutes to give L.A a precious road victory.


Quote: "Whn you get in tough situations, he knows how to make tough shots. He's a terrific shooter. This guy is as good as there is in the game right know on the short clock."
Jerry Sloan, coach of the Jazz


Anecdote: On the free thrown line with 8 seconds to go, Kobe scores point n°40 while Salt Lake City fans cheering him, chanting "Kobe" & "MVP"!