“I was wondering if that had happened to someone else, would it feel the same.”, A five-piece band marched toward Figueroa Street, blasting the sound of horns and the pop of cowbell. The Los Angeles Lakers dominated Portland the rest of the way Monday night, winning 135-115 to take a 3-1 advantage in their playoff series. Meanwhile, in a gym near Orlando, Fla., the Lakers simply memorialized him by paving over all … James spoke at length about the shooting, which has sparked violent protests. After the game, Blazers coach Terry Stotts was asked to describe his team's position. Hassan Whiteside added a crucial 30 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocked shots for Portland, including a game-sealing fadeaway jumper with 52.3 seconds remaining. March 16, 2007: Portland Trail Blazers 111 @ LA Lakers 116 (OT) Kobe!”. 24 jerseys, break from a huddle. James recited the names of the nine victims from Sunday’s helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, the legendary former Lakers guard. Kobe's two incredible 3s win Pacific for L.A. Los Angeles Lakers won the Pacific Division title, and Kobe Bryant -- with two incredible shots -- was the hero. Inspired by Bryant, the Lakers' 24-8 lead seemed fortuitous, and they went on to outscore the Blazers 43-25 in the first quarter. ", New Orleans Pelicans (25-33, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (18-40, 14th in the Eastern Conference), Memphis Grizzlies (29-27, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (41-19, third in the Western Conference), WEST 1ST ROUND - GAME 4, LAL win series 4-1, LeBron felt Kobe's presence in the building in Game 4 (1:23). Robert Horry, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant and Brian Shaw return to the floor during Game 7 of the 2000 Western Conference Finals against the Portland Trail Blazers. "We are scared as Black people in America," James said. More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports, The Minnesota Timberwolves dedicated the game ball to George Floyd's family after Tuesday night's win, with Karl-Anthony Towns saying, "We're here with them. Los Angeles wore "Black Mamba" jerseys with a heart-shaped No. Lillard scored 23 of his 48 points in the third quarter to lead the Portland Trail Blazers (22-27) to a 127-119 victory over the Lakers. “Te amo Kobe,” read another. "To be able to continue his legacy is something that hits home for me, and it's easy for me because I put in the work," James said. "Black men, Black women, Black kids. After the game, James detailed the emotional burden of both honoring Bryant and coping with the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, by police officers in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Then he tossed his prepared notes to the floor and pledged to “go straight from the heart.”. Back in Los Angeles on Monday, where it was officially Kobe Bryant Day in honor of his two uniform numbers, a downtown stretch of Figueroa Street was given his name. "OK, he's here in the building," James said he thought in the moment, when the two numbers that Bryant wore during his career appeared on the scoreboard. Carmelo Anthony, who was good friends with Bryant, was not with the team on Friday and was listed as out for the game for personal reasons, according to the team. Chants of “M-V-P, M-V-P” for Kobe Bryant preceded Usher’s performance and resumed when he finished singing — followed by chants of “Gi-gi, Gi-gi,” referring to Gianna Bryant’s nickname. The Los Angeles Lakers honored the memory of franchise legend Kobe Bryant in style, chalking up a blowout 135-115 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of their first-round series. LeBron James speaks to how special Mamba Day is for him and the Lakers amd says he felt the spirit of Kobe Bryant in the building during the Lakers' win over the Trail Blazers. “It’s hard to be excited about a game when you have this type of situation,” Lillard told ESPN’s Lisa Salters after the game. The Lakers practiced this afternoon before their game at Staples Center against the Portland Trail Blazers at 10:30 p.m. Eastern. Lakers vs. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 31: Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers wears Kobe Bryant Nike shoes in a tribute to him during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers … playoffs to the Portland Trail Blazers, Anthony Davis found himself the … Bryant’s death has become what psychologists call a “flashbulb memory,” the type of event that creates vivid pictures in people’s minds about where they were when they heard about it: at the supermarket, driving home, hanging out with friends. “We’re going to go out and play each game embodying what he stood for. As the sun set a dazzling pink behind Staples Center on Friday, thousands of fans poured through L.A. Live, leaving flowers, jerseys and cards, and writing messages on the dozen or so tarp walls set up in the plaza. Jerseys for Kobe (No. The nine family members she was attending with had booked their tickets in November; now a scalper said his cheapest was $800. A terrain awareness and warning system can help prevent crashes, especially when pilots have limited visibility, by providing a detailed image of surrounding terrain and triggering auditory and visual warnings. The giant video billboards across from the arena, which usually display advertisements for Nike, said “Mamba Forever” alongside an image of Bryant. LA Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 135-115 as they honour the memory of former great Kobe Bryant in Orlando on Monday. "You're down 1-3, it's a tough position against a good team," Stotts added. LeBron James scored 30 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a dominant 135-115 Game 4 win over the Portland Trail Blazers as the NBA remembered Kobe Bryant on Mamba Day. It's not about the wins and losses.". "We'll regroup, it's one game at a time. The Lakers beat that Portland team in a Game 7 that came to define the Shaq/Kobe era. Trail Blazers score, takeaways: Los Angeles dominates Portland to take 3-1 lead on Kobe Bryant Day The Lakers are now one win away from advancing The Fog: Although the flight took off in clear skies in Orange County, it eventually encountered a fog so thick that it nearly blinded drivers on the freeway. LeBron James finished with 30 points as the Lakers dominated the Portland Trail Blazers on Kobe Bryant Day in a 135-115 win in Game 4. Blazers legend, Tracy Murray checked in with Heavy.com's Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson on the Scoop B Radio Podcast. 8 or No. The Lakers led 80-51 at the half. 2, which is the number that Gianna Bryant wore. A small crowd gathered around the canvas to watch him add the finishing touches. Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic posted a message about Kobe and Gianna on Twitter: More crowds gathered outside of Staples Center on Friday afternoon to mourn Bryant, leaving flowers and jerseys and stuffed animals. Shauntel Lowe contributed to this report. "I can't even enjoy a playoff win right now, which is the sad part," he said. The Lakers led by as many as 38 points for their third straight win in the opening-round series, the team's first playoff appearance since 2013. announced plans to honor Bryant and the other victims of Sunday’s crash at next month’s All-Star Game. “I named my son after you,” one read. “I know at some point we will have a memorial for Kobe,” said James, who could be seen crying when Boyz II Men performed the national anthem before he spoke. Earlier this week, after the Los Angeles Lakers lost their opening game of the N.B.A. A group of parishioners and clergy at a church a half mile from where the helicopter went down certainly remember and are likely to for a long time. Watch the pregame speech by LeBron James. On 8/24, the Portland Trail Blazers needed 911. Hours before the game, the Lakers revealed on Twitter a tribute to Bryant on the court. It was considered "Kobe Day" because Monday was 8/24, the two numbers Bryant wore during his 20-year career. “But it’s amazing that we’re all here.”, Martinez-Figuerres, wearing a purple Lakers jacket and Lakers beanie, called Bryant her favorite player and summarized 20 years of memories in two words: “Number eight.” — Louis Keene, In the hours before Friday night’s game, Lakers forward LeBron James posted a picture on Instagram of himself and Bryant sitting on the bench and what appeared to be a tribute tattoo to Bryant with a coiled black snake and the numbers 8 and 24. Additionally, the N.B.A. Blake, who remained hospitalized on Monday, was shot, apparently in the back, as he leaned into his SUV while his three children sat in the vehicle. At halftime, Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth performed ‘See You Again.’. The two discused Kobe Bryant, Brandon Roy. But there a was a game to play after that — and coping with Portland’s Damian Lillard, on such an emotional night, proved to be progressively difficult for the team with the N.B.A.’s second-best record. Rondo was a late scratch from Game 3 because of back spasms. Because of the company’s certification limitations, the pilot was required to fly only in conditions of sufficient visibility to navigate visually. His powerful words punctuated a poignant and emotional pregame ceremony that also featured a stirring rendition of “Amazing Grace” by the music artist Usher. 2 patch to honor Bryant's daughter, Gianna. Lakers: Rajon Rondo did not play, again spoiling his return from a right thumb injury. “The biggest thing is that there’s no wrong emotions when it comes to something like this,” Coach Frank Vogel said after the team’s morning shootaround. "And if you want to see results you got to work at it. Both teams will wear patches that feature nine stars, representing the nine victims of the crash. This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Sinks Buzzer-Beater Against Trail Blazers In Double Overtime Up next Lakers News: Frank Vogel Pleased With … LeBron James #23 and Quinn Cook #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers and teammates look on during the pregame ceremony to honor Kobe Bryant before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at … Inside the arena, replicas of Bryant’s jersey were draped over every seatback — nearly 20,000 of them in all — ahead of Friday night’s game between the Lakers and the Trail Blazers. Visibility was so poor that the Los Angeles Police Department had grounded its fleet of helicopters. Stotts said following the game that he did not have an update on Lillard's status. The seats were left empty during the game. 24) and his daughter Gianna (No. game as a birthday present. The Lakers strapped themselves to Kobe Bryant’s memory and flew. It was also traveling forward at about 152 miles an hour just before it crashed, according to radar data. De basketballers van de LA Lakers en de stad Los Angeles hebben de datum 24 augustus aangegrepen om Kobe Bryant opnieuw te herdenken. We’re focusing on the work and letting the achievements come after.”. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida -- LeBron James took note when the Los Angeles Lakers built an early 24-8 lead over the Trail Blazers on Kobe Bryant Day. (1:23). Happy Mamba Day! He was undergoing an MRI. LeBron James gave an emotional speech before the Lakers played the Blazers on Friday, their first game since Kobe Bryant’s death. The Lakers’ pregame tribute to Kobe was executed beautifully. The Lakers jumped out to an apt 24-8 lead on Kobe Bryant Day and dominated the Trail Blazers the rest of the way to take a 3-1 advantage in their playoff series. On Dec. 29, Kobe and Gianna sat courtside to watch James and Dallas’ Luka Doncic face off. LeBron James speaks to how special Mamba Day is for him and the Lakers amd says he felt the spirit of Kobe Bryant in the building during the Lakers' win over the Trail Blazers. A day after Kobe Bryant would have turned 42, his memory helped drive the Lakers in their 135-115 win over the Blazers that gave LA a 3-1 series lead. You have to capture both the “24” and “8” jerseys, as one half of the stadium will receive one with the other side receiving the other. Lakers Coach Frank Vogel said the team was “devastated” to learn of Bryant’s death on Sunday. — Scott Cacciola. The Lakers’ pregame tribute to Kobe was ... jersey were draped over every seatback — nearly 20,000 of them in all — ahead of Friday night’s game between the Lakers and the Trail Blazers. “He stuck with this team for so long, he was like a young brother who’s fighting for you,” said Safa, dabbing his brush into a paper plate. Anthony Davis added 18 points in 18 minutes for the Lakers before leaving the game midway through the third with back spasms. Fans at tonight’s Lakers game against the Trail Blazers will receive these shirts to honor Kobe Bryant.