"Miami's Freedom Tower was all lit up in Miami Heat red and Miami's basketball fans were all glammed up in anticipation of the big game.

The Los Angeles Lakers were in town. That could mean only one thing: A marquee matchup between two of the NBA's celebrated teams and their two celebrity stars, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant.

Thursday's game would be a continuation of a cross-country rivalry that started when Shaquille O'Neal forsook Bryant, gave the Big Adios to Hollywood and moved to the Magic City."