Kobe Bryant's role is limited, but other Lakers step into spotlight
Published 5/15/2008 at L.A. Times - Basketball
A sore back limits the Lakers star, but Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom rise to the occasion, and others step up their play too as they defeat Jazz to take 3-2 series lead.
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