The second part of ABC’s Sunday NBA doubleheader does not appear headed for the same sort of dramatic finish the Bulls and Heat put together. It’s 81-52 in the Lakers’ favor after three quarters in San Antonio.
Lakers Steamrolling Spurs In San Antonio Through Three Quarters
The Lakers have thoroughly outclassed the NBA-leading Spurs through three periods, besting them in literally every statistical category but fouls and turnovers — and that’s because the Lakers have just one turnover to the Spurs’ six, while both teams have 12 fouls. Kobe Bryant leads all scorers with 24 points, and five Lakers have eight or more points; Andrew Bynum still lags the rest of his teammates in the points column, but he has 15 rebounds, six offensive.
The Spurs are struggling at every position but point guard. Tony Parker and George Hill have combined for 26 points, meaning that the rest of the Spurs’ deep and talented roster, including Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, has combined for just 26 points.
ABC’s already resorted to a sideline interview with a fan who had coffee spilled on him when Ron Artest ran into him while running down a loose ball.
Expect the fourth quarter to be even worse than that sounds.
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