Friedman: Finals Countdown: Lakers make a statement with win in Utah
Published 5/17/2008 by Nathaniel Friedman at SportingNews.com NBA News and Exclusive Analysis
The Lakers might have made the biggest statement of this postseason by beating the Jazz in Utah and advancing to the West finals.
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WithMalice posted 5/16/2008 from with-malice.com
Can anyone win on the road? Utah will host the Lakers, and Cleveland Boston. Honestly? I have no idea. Sooner or later one of these teams will win a road game, it might be tomorrow… or it might not.Los Angeles vs. Utah - Recap - May 16, 2008
FanIQ Blog found this 5/17/2008 on sports.espn.go.com
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Hail Mary Jane found this 5/17/2008 on lakersblog.latimes.com
Boston couldn't win on the road earlier, nor New Orleans last night. Here's hoping third time is the proverbial charm. AKDaily Dime: Lakers finish off Jazz - NBA
RedsArmy.com: The Voice Of Celtics Fans found this 5/17/2008 on sports.espn.go.com
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Deadspin found this 5/17/2008 on slamonline.com
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