Los Angeles Lakers’ Lamar Odom’s best games of the 2010-2011 season – NBA Special Report – Part 2
7th December vs. Washington Wizards
The 31-year-old forward Lamar Odom landed 24 points and clutched 7 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers outshined the Washington Wizards for a thrilling 115-108 win at the Staples Centre. Odom supplied a massive support to the top
scorer of the night Kobe Bryant who finished the night with 32 points.
Odom scored 13 points in the first quarter as the Lakers clinched a huge 36-23 lead with the end of the first period. Both the teams strived aggressively in the second quarter as well however the home team sustained their 13 points
advantage as the game progressed into the halftime. Despite of the star power Bryant and Odom’s forceful assail, the Wizards bounced back strongly in the second half of the game and brought the game into a thrilling situation. However the Lakers were lucky
enough to seal the win in the end.
9th January vs. New York Knicks
The New York Knicks arrived at the Staples Centre to face off the two-time defending champion Lakers. Odom was absolutely brilliant on the rebounds and provided his team a number of opportunities in the game as the Lakers outshined
the New York Knicks for a comprehensive 109-87 victory.
Kobe Bryant racked up a game-high 27 points as the Lakers had a significant support from Lamar who finished the night with 13 points and 18 rebounds. The veteran forward Odom came off the bench and carried the charge for the team
by supporting the offense and the defence as the night concluded in high spirits for the home team.
1st February vs. Houston Rockets
At the Staples Centre, Odom wrapped up a magnificent double-double as the Lakers outshined the Huston Rockets for a breathtaking 114-106 overtime victory. Lamar played as a starter and landed 20 points with 20 boards to power his
team for an enthralling pull off.
Odom scored only four points in the first two quarter however he exploded after halftime to lead the Lakers for the fourth quarter tie. Odom buried two scorching blow from downtown in the third quarter including a couple of free
throws to respond an aggressive assail from the opposition that resulted in 74-74. The Rockets were pushing hard for the victory however Odom scored 8 points in the final 12 minutes and passed the ball impressively to take the game into the overtime from where
the Lakers sealed a thrilling win.
22nd March vs. Phoenix Suns
Lamar Odom played as a starter and posted a brilliant performance in a hardly fought meeting that went into triple overtime at the Staples Centre. Kobe Bryant truly had an impressive night with the ball and landed 42 points who
was massively supported by the prolific forward Odom.
Odom racked up a season-high 29 points and clutched 16 rebounds to strengthen Lakers’ assail. He scored 13 points in the first two quarters and helped the Lakers to sustain the attack from the opposition after halftime by rebounding
the ball effectively and giving important passes. Odom’s lively effort supported the star power to take the game into the overtime. After two breathtaking overtimes, the Lakers pulled off in the third and sealed an outstanding win.
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