Barring a historic LA series comeback, I think last night's game was a legacy-changer. I really think both Kobe and Phil's legacies were badly damaged last night. When you're up 24 points at home with your season likely on the line, and you're the new Michael Jordan, you don't lose that game. You don't go 6-19 for 17 points. I think his teammates were awful, and they were clearly standing around hoping Kobe would save them, but still. They were up 20 fucking points midway through the 3Q at HOME. You cannot lose that game. Phil has coached a HORRIBLE series, let's tell it like it is. Kobe has been flat-out outplayed by Pierce in 3 of the 4 games so far.
I think the faux Kobe vs. Michael "debate" officially ended last night. The argument for Phil as the greatest coach of all-time ended too.
This is all, again, barring a historic comeback to win the series.