Odom Steps Up, Lakers Win Game 5

Written by Frankie Torres from http:// on May 29th, 2009 | 1 Comment

(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

     After struggling for most of the Western Conference Finals, Lamar Odom finally showed up last night and played a huge role in the Lakers 103 to 94 victory Wednesday. Odom finished with a double double scring 19 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. The highlight of his night came when he threw down a monster dunk on Nuggets Forward Chris Andersen. Kobe didn’t have to do much as he scored only 22 points. Denver seemed in control for some parts of the game but they could never get a complete hold of the game like they wanted to. Melo scored 31 but in a puzzling move George Karl sat him for almost the first 4 minutes of the 4th quarter. Nene had only 4 points but was the victim of some horrendous officiating. I have no idea how he picked up those last 2 fouls late in the game. Chauncey Billups was also a non-factor as he scored 12 points and was in foul trouble most of the second half. Denver didn’t get their usual bench production from JR Smith and Birdman as they combined for 9 points on a combined 4/17 shooting night. If Denver wants to win this series then the bench is going to have to step up the next 2 games.