Who is the X-factor in the Los Angeles-Denver series? Trevor Ariza. When Ariza is making threes it opens up the Los Angeles defense and allows Kobe Bryant to drive the ball much easier. Derek Fisher has struggled offensively, meaning its up to Ariza to pick up the slack. In game seven [...]
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Daniel Evans,
Trevor Ariza,
Kobe Bryant,
Derek Fisher
TEAMS: Los Angeles Lakers, North Carolina State Wolfpack
TEAMS: Los Angeles Lakers, North Carolina State Wolfpack
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