Golden State Warriors vs. L.A. Lakers: Postgame Grades and Analysis for L.A.

In one of the most thrilling games of the 2012-13 NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Golden State Warriors by a score of 118-116. The game was filled with elite scoring outbursts and an untimely injury to a legend.

So how did it all go down?

On the positive end of things, Pau Gasol registered a triple-double with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. This was complemented by 28 points from Dwight Howard and 34 from Kobe Bryant.

Unfortunately, there was a bigger story about Kobe than his scoring.

Lakers PR team saying Kobe Bryant suffered a probable torn Achilles in tonight’s game. He’ll have a MRI tomorrow to confirm.

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