The Kobe Reads This Blog.

 The Kobe reads this blog, and does not disappoint. I told you, didn't I? Kobe went 16-24 (67%) from the field and made all five of his free throws. No one could guard him, especially not Ronnie Brewer. In Game 3, with Ronnie on him, Kobe only scored 10 points, on 3-16 shooting. In Game 4? Kobe had 25 against Brewer, on 12-14 shooting (one of those misses being an unnecessary shot in the waning seconds of the 4th quarter).

 Once again, you cannot doubt Kobe's killer instinct. Although I missed the first half due to a long-time family friend's birthday party (hey, these things take precedence over the playoffs), what I did see in the second was a "business as usual" Kobe, asserting himself on the offensive end. And this is what makes Lebron different from (and in some ways, inferior to) Mr. Bryant. The Black Mamba didn't do it with a smile on his face, and wasn't on the bench slapping fives and joking around. It's not because Kobe doesn't believe in fun (Captain Blood), it's because he takes this game seriously, and that's why he's been the League's premier player for so many years. This man is a professional, who goes to work and gets it done. He never takes a second off; He is in game mode from opening tip to the final buzzer. That's why he's the game's best closer. And it's also why you can't stop him.

 And go Mavs. Well, don't go Spurs.