He must've been attacked by a Grizzly bear as a child ...He's Still on Fire. Kobe Bryant became the fourth player in NBA history to score at least 50 points in three straight games, dropping a cool 60 in the Lakers' 121-119 win over the Grizzlies. You have now read or heard that sentence 47 times this morning. Bryant joins some guys named Elgin Baylor, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain -- never heard of 'em -- as the only players to accomplish the 50-50-50 string. For more Kobe talk this fine Friday morning, I suggest you click here, here and here. Enjoy the links.
Tipsy McTiperson. I would try and explain the final 15 seconds of this game to you, but honestly, I don't think my keyboard could handle it. All you need to know is that rookie Tyrus Thomas tipped home the game winner with two-tenths of a second left to give the Bulls a 109-108 victory over the visiting Nuggets. Nice play by the kid. Now someone teach him how to celebrate without looking like he's sending a runner from third home.
A Team in Motion. Yao Ming
Welcome to the 30-20 Club, Sir. Amare Stoudemire bounced back from his abysmal four-point, two-rebound performance against the Wolves on Wednesday to the tune of 33 points and 21 rebounds in the Suns 118-100 win over the Kings last night. Ron Artest missed the game thanks to court hearings and thunderstorms. I hate it when then happens.
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