Kobe vs. Wade: Unbelievable Offense Tops Stifling Defense
Before time expired, Kobe Bryant got off an off-balance 3-pointer just in time that banked in for a 108-107 Los Angeles Lakers win over the Miami Heat on Friday in LA. As you can see he drilled this buzzer beater over Dwyane Wade, despite his tremendous defensive effort. The amazing thing that you can see from this photo is that no matter how much Kobe is fading to his left, he is still squared to the basket making his buzzer beater possible.
Below are quotes from Kobe and Wade after the game:
Kobe Bryant
“It was the luckiest shot I’ve ever taken, by far. It felt good, [but] I just couldn’t believe this ball might go in on this shot.”
Dwyane Wade
“If you told me before the game that it would be decided by Kobe shooting a one-legged backboard 3, I’d have taken that. The basketball gods were with him on that one, but we did a great job and did what we’re supposed to do on the road — give ourselves a chance to win. But a great player hit an unbelievable shot. There are a couple of guys around the league that make big shots, but there ain’t many, and he’s one of them.”
-Shooter
Direct quotes courtesy of espn.com.









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