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The Los Angeles Lakers continue to draw strength from NBA legend Kobe Bryant by wearing the Black Mamba jerseys.
The Lakers won Game 2 of the NBA Finals 124-114 against the Miami Heat on Friday (Saturday Manila time) to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
With the recent victory, the squad led by LeBron James remained unstoppable in the playoff series at 4-0 while wearing the uniforms dedicated to Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven other people in last January.
The Lakers’ first three victories came from eliminating the Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets.
“Well, it’s always special to be able to represent someone who meant so much, not just to the game, but obviously to the Lakers organization for over 20 years,” said James, who flirted with a 33-point triple-double, nine assists and nine rebounds.
“And for us to honor him, being on the court, this is what it’s all about.”
James also gave a hello to Vanessa, Kobe’s widow, and the entire Bryant family after the game.
“They are with us, we are with you. We love them and hope to make them proud by wearing these uniforms tonight and throughout the postseason, ”added James, 35.
Meanwhile, James and the Anthony Davis tandem reached another milestone for the Lakers franchise.
According to ESPN, the two became the first Lakers pair to score more than 30 points in a Finals game since Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal did so in Game 3 against the New York Nets in 2002.
Davis also joined Kevin Durant, Michael Jordan, Rick Barry and Hal Greer in an exclusive club with more than 30 points in the first game of the two Finals after scoring 32 points, 14 rebounds and an assist.
If the series reaches Game 7, the Lakers will be seen wearing the Black Mamba jerseys again.
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