In head to head matchups Lebron is 5-0 against Kobe over the last 5 games. His team has advanced deeper in the playoffs the last 3 seasons and he usually outplays Kobe in the 4th quarter when they go head to head. Kobe got by because of his reputation,but i think Lebron has finally caught and passed him by. Great performance yesterday by Lebron when it mattered the most. I think the difference is Lebron gets inside the paint more and always looks for the high percentage shot which explains why he shoots 48% from the field. Kobe has become more of a jump shooter and that hurts the Lakers in close games when his jumper is not falling.