Lakers coach Phil Jackson could only laugh at the former LA Center’s pomposity. It all began on Sunday when Jackson described Shaq’s pathetic professional attitude back in the day; how it was difficult “getting him to work”. Shaq gave a one-liner response post game on Christmas Day, saying “How can Benedict Arnold be reliable in what he says?” Kobe decided to sit this one out. Shaq’s bitterness obviously stems from Phil Jackson deciding to come......

Heat 101, Lakers 85 - Dwane Wade filled the Laker's stockings with 40 pieces of coal, errrr, points, and Kobe was about as useful as Rudolph on a sunny afternoon. In a game hyped by the NBA as a new Christmas tradition and hyped by commentators as a matchup of two top scorers, Miami took control early and never faltered. The Heat have now won three in a row against the Lakers on Christmas day.......