https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200404250HOU.html
April 25th, 2004
Happy Birthday Karl Malone!!
Karl Malone became the oldest person to score 30 points in a playoff game, as he poured in 30 points (20 in the first half) to lead the Lakers scoring attack. The Lakers defeated the Rockets in OT to take a 3-1 series lead.
Karl Malone got into a altercation with Boštjan Nachbar of the Rockets in the 2nd quarter. He ended up with a torn jersey and a technical foul as a result. This lit a fire under Malone!
He was quiet in the 4th quarter, and the Rockets came back to tie the game and force OT. Malone and Kobe Bryant took over in OT. Rockets were up 87-81, then the Lakers ended the game on an 11-1 run. Malone also drew Yao Ming's 6th foul.
Probably Malone's last Mailman performance for his career.
Check out my Karl Malone Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD9D03453AFEEDC8D
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