Game 8: 40pts vs Portland

Date: February 21th, 2003


Résults:  L.A wins 92 - 84


Stats: 40pts on 13/32 shooting incl 3/7 from 3pt line, 7rbds


Peach: O'Neal is back but once again Kobe is the story. Playing vs tough defenders as Pippen, Patterson or Wells are, he just keeps scoring, shooting the Lakers on the playoffs hunt.


Quote: "Kobe's playing at an unbelievable level! I think I'm an all-right defender & Ruben Patterson is an alright defender, but he still made us like we were no defenders." 
Bonzy Wells, Portland TrailBlazers.


Anecdote: Limited to 38pts, Kobe hit his final shot with 8 seconds remaining, giving him 40 for the 8th straight time.