The Kings were up by 3 with less than 10 seconds to go - Lakers ball.
Everyone in the world knew that Kobe was going to take the shot - and probably make a 3 ptr, and it would be tied.
Everyone, apparently, except the Kings coaches and players.
Kobe did not receive the inbounds pass - Pao Gasol did.
Why he wasn't IMMEDIATELY hacked and held, I will go to the grave not knowing.
The Kings allowing Kobe to receive the pass almost guaranteed a loss in the most important game of the season.
If the future of the Kings is anything like the past, and like the present - with all sincerity, I think it is better for me that they leave the city.
I cannot abide rooting for this stupid of team anymore.
This game has crystallized things like no other event could possibly have made this clear -
The Kings embody the spirit of trying hard, coming from behind, and ultimately failing because of self-induced tragic flaws.