Friedman: Finals Countdown: Kobe takes command of Lakers
Published 4/24/2008 by Nathaniel Friedman at SportingNews.com NBA News and Exclusive Analysis
Kobe Bryant's stellar performance against the Nuggets returns things to normal for the Lakers. Kobe's in command -- and Pau Gasol is in a supporting role.
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BDG posted 4/24/2008 from www.clublakers.com
Game 1 is history and what was imperative tonight was that the Leers held home court advantage. Denver threw their fair share of changes the Lakers’ way, but it was really up to the stronger Lakers to dictate how this game went and moreover how the series will play out. The big difference quickly from the first game to this one was the glut of outside shots the Lakers pushed the Nuggets ...Kenny Smith jumps over an Aston Martin!
FanHouse found this 4/24/2008 on www.odenized.com
Odenized video clip on YouTube | Download The TNT Inside the NBA crew shows Kobe Bryant their rendition of the viral Nike HyperDunk video .Bryant's 49 lift Lakers past Nuggets (AP)
Lakers Blog found this 4/24/2008 on sports.yahoo.com
Kobe Bryant scored big at the start and finish Wednesday night. In between, he set up his teammates for easy baskets. It turned out to be a winning formula. Bryant had 49 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets ...Unstoppable: Kobe Drops 49 as Lakers Smash Nuggets, 122-107
David Friedman posted 4/24/2008 from 20secondtimeout.blogspot.com
Even in a career full of performances for the ages, this one stands out: Kobe Bryant scored 49 points on blistering 18-27 field goal shooting and he dished out 10 assists as his L.A. Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 122-107 to take a 2-0 lead in their first round playoff series.Postcards From LA, Vol. 2: One Lakers Fan Tracks His Team Through the NBA Playoffs
MrThell posted 4/24/2008 from www.emptythebench.com
The Lakers beat the inferior Nuggets by fifteen on Wednesday night in a game that once again felt sloppy – as if the Lakers haven’t quite forged the proper playoff resolve.
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As the clock winds down to end the fourth quarter the Staples Center fills with “MVP” chants from a crowd of 18,997. The Lakers completely killed Denver last night in Game 2 122-107 and now lead the series 2-0. Kobe Bryant who had a ...
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