Artest Buzzer Beater Gives Lakers the Edge
Ron Artest has broken the hearts of Phoenix Suns fans by banking in a buzzer beating game winning shot in game five. The final score was 103-101.
Jason Richardson had tied the scores with 3.5 seconds when he banked in a front on 3-point shot.
If not for the game winning shot, Artest had a forgettable night. He was 2 for 9 from the field. He now goes down as a hero. The Lakers still have some work ahead of them to wrap up the series.
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points to lead the Lakers while Steve Nash scored 29 for the Suns. Derek Fisher scored 22 points and Gasol had 21 points and nine rebounds for the Lakers
Game 6 is Saturday night in Phoenix.
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