The blame has begun in Los Angeles and Kobe Bryant has his finger pointed straight at Pau Gasol for turning the ball over to Kevin Durant late in the fourth instead of shooting. Bryant said Gasol needs to assert himself.
“It was a bad read,” said Bryant. “It was a bad read on Pau’s part. Pau’s got to be more assertive, he’s the guy they’re leaving [open]. When he’s catching the ball, he’s looking to pass. He’s got to be aggressive. He’s got to shoot the ball or drive the ball to the basket. He will be next game.”
