Pau Gasol’s 10 Best Games As A Member Of The Lakers

9. 2009 NBA Finals, Game 5 versus Orlando Magic: Heading into the Lakers’ NBA Finals showdown with the Orlando Magic in 2009, fans were fully aware of Pau Gasol’s superb offensive game. His defensive skills were much less heralded, however.

Throughout the course of the series, Gasol did a good job of changing basketball fans’ opinions of his defense. Pau did a stellar job of playing one-on-one defense against Dwight Howard, and in the fifth and deciding game of the series, he hauled in 15 rebounds and blocked four shots.

httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuePwJebEhE

Next Page: In Kobe’s absence, Gasol burns the Spurs

You May Also Like

Kobe Bryant Hopes A Spurs Victory Pushes Lakers Organization

After the San Antonio Spurs defeated the defending champion Miami Heat in…

Lakers Media Day: LeBron James Pushes Back On Narrative And Perception Of Rob Pelinka, Front Office

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James to a four-year contract, it earned the front office tandem of Magic…

Lakers News: Dr. Jerry Buss Laid to Rest Friday Morning

The late, great Los Angeles Lakers owner, Dr. Jerry Buss, was laid…

Lakers News: Jeanie Buss ‘Growing Impatient’ After Paying Luxury Tax & Missing Postseason

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2021-22 season didn’t go as planned as despite having championship aspirations…