Kobe Bryant Scores While Under The Influence

It's a wonder Kobe Bryant didn't fall out on the court during last nights game against Utah Jazz. Not only ws he playing with an injured finger, but he was also on medication. Recently Bryant broke his index finger while plalying against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and although they defeated the Timberwolves, somewhere in between that game and Saturday nights game, Kobe contacted the stomach flu. Because of his sickness Bryant has taken IV fluids before the game against Utah and during halftime. Bryant ended the game with 16 points, making 7 out of 24. Pau had 16 points with 20 rebounds, Ron Artest had 16 points and Andrew Bynum had 13 points for Los Angeles, but it wasn't enough to beat Utah. Deron Williams who was the star player for Utah finished with 21 points and 11 assists helped Jazz to their victory against the Lakers. Also Carlos Boozer had 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, and Wesley Matthews had 19 points. In the 4th quarter the Lakers fell behind without enough time to catch up to Utah who were in the lead with 80-71. Less than 5 minutes in the 4th quarter Bryant came into the game scoring 8 points for the Lakers giving them a score of 85, but Utah still had an 11 point lead. The Lakers ended with a field goal of 8 for 26 and utah ended with 40 for 77. The lakers had won 11 games straight up until Utah stole their shine with 102-94