During an emotional week filled with plenty of grieving and sadness over the loss of Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to right the ship and earn a win against the Sacramento Kings.
It was an impressive showing on both ends for the Lakers as they played with much more poise and precision against the Kings, resembling the team that has taken hold of first in the Western Conference.
Los Angeles managed to score 81 points in the first half — another significant number in Bryant’s career — and head coach Frank Vogel discussed his team’s mindset heading into the game, via Spectrum SportsNet:
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“Yeah, it’s a great number, 81.