In Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night, Kobe Bryant, who looked tired and mortal, gave new life to the Orlando Magic, who shot a Finals record 63 percent in a 108-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. That snapped an 0-for-6 franchise mark in the Finals for Orlando. Bet at Bodog.
Is it a sign of things to come? Bryant and the Lakers have been bouncing back since the start of the postseason. In the pursuit of a 15th NBA crown they are 6-0 after a playoff loss. They can regain control of the best-of-seven series, but they’d better be careful not to give Orlando any more momentum.
As the Magic showed in Game 3, all you need is a hot night of shooting. During one stretch in the opening half, Orlando made a remarkable 21 of 24 shots.
Can the 2-point favorites at Bodog Magic do it again or will the real Kobe Bryant return and close out Game 4?