Okay I'm going to borrow from Bill Simmons here but Kobe has a history of throwing up stinkers in big games (see James, Lebron game 5 vs. Celtics). Here is a list:
Game 6 of the 2003 Spurs series: Lakers eliminated in a 32-point blowout (Kobe scores 20, commits seven turnovers).
Game 3, Game 4 and Game 5 of the 2004 Finals: Kobe went 4 for 13, 8 for 25 and 7 for 21 as the Pistons finished off L.A.
Game 7 of the 2006 Suns series: Lakers lose by 32, Kobe mysteriously stops shooting in the second half in a rarely seen Eff You To My Teammates performance. (classless)
Game 4 of the 2008 Finals: Boston rallies back from 25 down to win in L.A. Kobe finishes 6 for 19.
Game 6 of the 2008 Finals: Boston wins the title with a 39-point blowout, Kobe goes 7 for 22.
I submit that these games are the real Kobe. A self important prima donna that does care about his teammates and much as he does about his stats. If the real Kobe shows up we will defeat the Sparks ... uh Lakers.
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