Kobe Bryant Full Series Highlights vs Houston Rockets 2009 NBA Playoffs

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Almost every field goal by Kobe against the Houston Rockets in the 2009 Western
conference semi-finals, which the Lakers won 4-3. Kobe averaged 27.4 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 3.7 APG, 2.0 SPG, and 1.3 BPG. He shot 45.3% from the floor and 34.4% from 3pt range against top notch defense by Shane Battier and occasionally Ron Artest.
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[@DoUEvenLift]

The fact Kobe averaged 27 going up against 2 of the best defenders the NBA had to offer in Battier & Artest is crazy

[@shanedrayton7662]

Henny Hardaway exactly

[@KuonHatada]

Battier, Artest, and with Yao clogging the paint.

[@2408heineken]

And the fact that his fingers are not 100% health.

[@MarkBattle909]

Yea bro no one in history can lock kob up

[@RahulPresentsKobe]

That 15 point first quarter in game 2 gave me chills..nobody can guard this guy when he's feeling it.

[@joboy1992jesto]

12:54 - 12:59 Just look at that shooting form! Incredible precision, almost perfection. Was one of the greatest jumpshooters to ever play the game. Only few people rival his jumpshot

[@zannteo]

Just watched an interview on Battier in China about the toughest player he has ever guarded. He said prime Kobe. I guess Battier still has nightmares of this series till today.

[@ROORabuser]

That 3 at the buzzer @8.00 is just crazy... Nothing but the bottom of the net... Kobe basketball god... BANG!!!

[@yeyal1718]

Okay let's taking it easy buddy we all know who the God of basketball is and is.Michael Jordan he is beyong better than Bryant

[@albertmorales3233]

The level of competition not only within the West but from a matchup standpoint that Kobe had to go up against blows my mind… I’ve never seen any player (other than MJ) constantly be guarded by the other team’s best defender, let alone face different coverages. Despite going through Battier + Artest, that didn’t stop Kobe from scoring; it even made him have to improvise (hence the pass off the backboard to himself after Battier didn’t bite on the fake). Not to mention, Kobe’s jumpshot was pure & sound; I could watch him shoot all day.

[@urizuniga2059]

I can't believe it's been 10+ years..How the time passes..Here we are again in 2020...Let's bring it home!!!!!..We miss u Kobe...

[@ayroncarmona]

I understand why old generation of basketball player hate Kobe Bryant he beat all then wyde,Duncan,magrady,cartel, Howard,iverson,bariet,Ray Allen,garnet omg a lot players miss they all hate koby and they decided be together in one team for give head lol bu the king stay king

[@AI913]

And they say Lebron's a greater player because of higher FG% and all other stats. smh

[@albertmorales3233]

When it comes to Lebron, all they do is bring up his stats… there’s always more to it than just numbers

[@kobefan124]

They gave the lakers their most problems out of all the teams they faced in the playoffs that year, with TMAC (and Yao for most of the series) out. Gritty performance.

[@melihakdogan3965]

Battier is really, I mean really good defender but those shots..damn. Degree of difficulty is of the charts..except if you are Kobe.

[@AnoushEmadi]

Can't believe you're gone Kobe. This is so messed up, I wish I was taken instead. This is the first set of highlights I thought of watching after your untimely death. Not because it's your best series but because the way you got to your spots despite having two elite wing defenders in Battier and Artest on you. Rip Mamba and Gigi. Fuck this cruel world...

[@stirptv0824]

the best tough shot maker..

[@chriswalls5831]

Kobe showing why he's goat

[@TreyTruth619]

Bro I remember watching this playoff matchup and hearing the announcers the whole series say Shane is playing such good defense but Bryant just keeps hitting difficult shots

[@jacobbxd]

it should be a crime being that good..and poor battier..that was intense defense from him.

[@ramcannon]

God this was a painful but exciting series to watch as a Houston fan.

[@emmanuelherrera342]

this series was incredible. good times man

[@Keenspade]

Faam that fadeway shot at 8:05 Jesus Christ that's not human

[@thugjuice69]

I remember people seen lebron hit a shot like that against who ever the team he was playing against and the very next night kobe went out and did the same thing at the buzzer. So epic! Kobe knew! or at least i thought he did.

[@ricardobangit6316]

watch how much fire power has to go through during his 2008-2010 run its actually insane

[@rsdhillon4198]

These series are like movies now I swear. the denver series. the phx series

[@emjay1249]

Kobe like" He cant fucking guard me" poor battier so embarassing he cant guard kobe

[@sznj94]

Sick performance even with that kind of defense by Battier, nice vid

[@cadroy]

great compilations,keep em coming,thanks.

[@datooo23]

Battier could have easily ripped Kobe's eyes...

[@EmanCurry30]

Anyone watching this in 2017?

[@ctotbob8459]

原来大家都一样

[@derrickevansjr3564]

This is definitely the greatest basketball player to ever do it

[@JohnLee-jl2yw]

Basketball hasnt been the same without kobe.

[@AndyDwiBaskoro]

He cant guard me!!

[@DoUEvenLift]

As impressive as Kobe's makes were, Battiers defense was just as if not more impressive, Kobe had no breathing room. Battier is truly the most fundamentally sound defender ever I believe, if he had the athleticism of other great defenders like Pippen he'd easily be the best defender, not even close

[@derrickevansjr3564]

Let's not over do it. Great defense better offense

[@tucko11]

Wish I could back in time

[@tucko11]

Kobe “you can’t guard me “ Shane “ya I know ....”

[@michaelwong7336]

watching this in 2018

[@mentalrabbit000]

that knoy brian guy is acc pretty gud

[@tomk1802]

Shame battier is the dirtiest player

[@UnoDubZero]

Game 2 #Legendary

[@evanmahon4242]

Shoulda shown the fight in Game 2

[@jemaradrao7392]

I always wonder if Mcgrady played this series

[@kisswriters]

Where's the Artest throat-slash gesture? Can't leave that out. It's an epic fail to bully Kobe, an all-time great out of his game.

[@AJRAOfficial]

Bro they tried to tell me its others better than him😂 NEVER if yall not saying Jordan who he learned from then just stop

[@HipHopAn0n]

If you don't want to misconstrue my viewpoint then you should read my comment before posting such a ridiculous response.

[@HipHopAn0n]

This is a difference between Kobe and Lebron - Kobe has a hand in his face every time. Lebron can blow by anyone so they give him too much space to even get a hand in his face when he pulls up.

[@RLee8512]

Difference is kobe can hit a jumpshot consistently with a hand in his face and lebron cannot

[@aydobo]

@4:09 kobe was like "He can't guard me!" I still believe that Battier defended kobe better than bowen ever did in this series and kobe was still talking shit LMFAO

[@vitelspring]

Still scored like mad on him, your point is?

[@aydobo]

I'm sorry but I can't interpret what you are saying... the fuck you mean "he scored like mad on him"... wtf are you even talking about?

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Stan Marsh thats because great players are going to score regardless of how good the defense is usually haha

[@jasonbourne1746]

jgerundo24 you can't comprehend him because you are a grade A dumb fuck. 4 others besides me knew what he meant. he means that kobe absolutely had his way on shane battier

[@ericnorman23able]

This is kobe bryant best playoff series ever

[@ericnorman23able]

I said that because Shane and Ron were two of the best defensive players in the nba at the time

[@RahulPresentsKobe]

+Eric Norman no way. 2010 vs the suns?

[@Freestylez100]

KB24

[@derrickevansjr3564]

I'm sorry but Ron artist couldn't do shit with Kobe his defense wasn't all that this series

[@genarocabrera8875]

Lol Ayron specially cartel, cartel hates koby very much

[@malikmcdowell4406]

Traveled his ass offat 5:44

[@lavishnell2628]

He need to lose his job as ah defender 🤦‍♂️....

[@mugiwaratrii4545]

To the non basketball watchers, to the kobe haters.. the Rockets you see here was one of the tops, if not the top, as far as defense. Shane Battier is a self proclaime, "Kobe Stopper", and one of the best defensive players ever. Ron Artest is another great defensive player. Theyre PAID A LOT to play DEFENSE. And Kobe is absolutely cooking Battier and Artest. This isnt the first time either. Every time they meet, Kobe always come out on top. You clowns better stop disrpecting Kobe's name. You cannot call yourselves fans of the game and not have Kobe in the GOAT debate. NBA legends and players like KD and Ai have Kobe as number 2 and you clowns dont even have him top 10. Lmao, a bunch of great clowns.

[@derrickevansjr3564]

Facts Kobe top 2 and it's not a debate

[@emjay1249]

Kobe like" He cant fucking guard me" poor battier so embarassing he cant guard kobe

[@emjay1249]

Garth Andrews ikr lol

[@JSwanKilowJ]

this is what people say when they only watch highlights. Game 3 - 11/28 FG Game 4 - 7/17 (carried by Gasol with 30p 9r) Game 5 - 10/19 with 4 turnovers Game 6 - 11/27 Game 7 - 4/12 for 14 points (carried by Gasol with 21p, 18r, 3b) but Battier "can't guard Kobe" ...funny

[@joshuahaynes7128]

JSwanKilowJ he can't guard kobe.... kobe didn't care to shoot and miss unlike other stars who freeze in clutch moments . ..