Well, I said we will win this one. Lakers are mediocre without Diesel. I didn't see the game either, but Ira's box score is impressive:
42 min, Pts 14, FG 5-10, FT 4-4, Reb 7, As 4, St 2, TO 1.
And he locked Kobe up, shooting 8-22 from the field.
Yes, nothing like defense.