Los Angeles Lakers proved the capacity as NBA champions with a 2-1 reverse the situation in New Orleans Hornets in game three first-round NBA playoff western region, Saturday, April 23, 2011.
Playing in the New Orleans Arena, LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant showed their quality by scoring 30 points. Together with Pau Gasol and Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant continues to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to bring along the quarter before eventually winning 100-86 in game three first-round NBA playoff western region.
From the start, the Los Angeles Lakers had led the points for the New Orleans Hornets. Kobe Bryant dunk in the remaining five minutes of the first quarter to bring the LA Lakers winning three balls over the New Orleans Hornets. Do not want to miss, forward Ron Artest and center Andrew Bynum who had recovered injuries contributed to dunk and bring the LA Lakers ahead 30-23 in the first quarter.
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul tried to pursue through a series of point. However, Paul's efforts can only improve the distance points to the difference of five after a throw to change the score to 73-68 in the third quarter. However, until the end of the LA Lakers continue to score points and back away from the points the New Orleans Hornets.
Los Angeles Lakers successfully reverse the situation to be 2-1 as well as take revenge for the defeat in the first game at Staples Center, headquarters of the LA Lakers. Game 4 will again be held at the headquarters of New Orleans on Sunday, April 24, 2011.
Atlanta Hawks victory 2-1 for Orlando Magic
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks back winning 2-1 over the Orlando Magic after the success recorded a victory in game three first-round NBA playoff eastern region. Atlanta Hawks victory achieved in its own headquarters, Philips Arena, with a score of 88-84. Previously, the position to be in a 1-1 draw after the Orlando Magic won in the second game.
Victory Atlanta Hawks is determined by the successful guard Jamal Crawford conduct throws three points in the final seconds of the match. Throw made it when the time remaining five seconds.
Previously, the score stuck at 85-84 in the remaining 30 seconds for the Atlanta Hawks. Forward Orlando Magic, Hedo Turkoglu scored three points and then fails. After the Atlanta Hawks away 88-84 with a three point Crawford, the Orlando Magic tried to chase through three point JJ Redick. Unfortunately his shot missed and the Atlanta Hawks eventually won the game.